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A look back at homecoming traditions at University of Chicago
The University of Chicago has a long-standing connection to the tradition of Homecoming in the United States.
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University of Chicago scientists uncover genetic basis for butterfly wing pattern mimicry
Researchers at the University of Chicago have published a study in PNAS that examines how a “supergene” called doublesex enables swallowtail butterflies (Papilio alphenor) to mimic the wing patterns of other, toxic butterfly species.
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Researchers continue search for life among thousands of discovered exoplanets
An exoplanet is a planet that exists outside our solar system.
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Department of Energy partners with Argonne National Laboratory on major new AI supercomputers
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), in collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory, NVIDIA, and Oracle, has announced a new public-private partnership aimed at advancing artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputing capabilities.
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Seven University of Chicago Law alumni serve as Supreme Court clerks this term
This year, seven alumni from the University of Chicago Law School are serving as clerks for justices on the U.S. Supreme Court during the October 2025-26 term.
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Scientists gather at University of Chicago for origins-of-life conference
More than 100 scientists from around the world gathered at the University of Chicago for the third annual Origins Federation Conference, held over five days starting September 8.
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University of Chicago lab develops empathetic robots for improved human interaction
University of Chicago researchers are working to improve how robots interact with humans by programming them to respond empathetically and use nonverbal social cues.
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UChicago team reconstructs detailed anatomy of duck-billed dinosaur using fossil "mummies
In a study published in Science, paleontologists from the University of Chicago have detailed how the remains of the duck-billed dinosaur Edmontosaurus annectens were preserved as so-called “mummies” approximately 66 million years ago.
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Nobel laureate Chen Ning Yang dies at age 103
Chen Ning Yang, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist known for his significant contributions to the understanding of fundamental physics, died on October 18 in Beijing at the age of 103.
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UChicago researchers develop atomically thin transistor operating at room temperature
A research team from the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory has developed a new type of ultrathin transistor, constructed with a layer of atomically thin semiconductor topped by a molecular crystal sheet.
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Chicago Quantum Summit gathers international experts to discuss advances in quantum technology
Hundreds of participants are expected to gather on November 3-4 for the 2025 Chicago Quantum Summit, an event hosted by the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE).
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University of Chicago professor discusses KPop Demon Hunters and Korean shamanism
This Halloween, many children are dressing up as characters from the animated Netflix film "KPop Demon Hunters," which features the trio Huntr/x. The movie, known for its blend of humor and cultural references, follows a tradition of singing...
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Gracias Family Foundation donates $20 million to University of Chicago for research and student programs
The University of Chicago has received a $20 million donation from the Gracias Family Foundation to advance faculty research and student opportunities.
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University of Chicago-led team maps massive galaxy clusters supporting current cosmological model
Scientists from the University of Chicago have led a new study that maps large clusters of galaxies to help understand the fundamental laws of the universe.
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John F. Kirby named director of University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics
John F. Kirby, a retired rear admiral in the U.S. Navy and former senior spokesman for the Pentagon, State Department, and White House, has been named director of the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics.
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University of Chicago's Space Explorers program expands with AI and engineering content
Model rockets and boats, mousetrap cars, and egg drops are among the activities Chicago high school students take on in the Space Explorers program, an initiative of the University of Chicago’s Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics.
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Chicago faces ongoing public transit funding crisis amid calls for governance reform
As Chicago faces a significant budget shortfall for its public transit system, the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) projects a gap of around $250 million beginning in fiscal year 2026.
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UChicago Medicine surgeons perform rare spinal reattachment surgery on two-year-old patient
Oliver Staub, a two-year-old from Germany, survived a rare and severe spinal cord injury after an accident during his family's vacation in Mexico.
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Peggy Mason urges new UChicago students to embrace discomfort for intellectual growth
At the annual Aims of Education address on September 25, Professor Peggy Mason spoke to the incoming Class of 2029 at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, encouraging students to embrace discomfort and take intellectual risks during their time at the...
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University of Chicago team develops rapid test for ‘forever chemicals’ detection
Researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new method to quickly detect very low levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as...