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University of Chicago scientists find way to make malva nuts into hydrogels

Researchers turn herbal tea ingredient into soft gels for biomedical use

University of Chicago scientists find way to make malva nuts into hydrogels

Research

Physical gestures can counteract stereotypes introduced by subtle linguistic cues

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UChicago scientists study the hidden cost of Netflix’s autoplay

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Martin E. Marty, ‘most influential interpreter of religion’ in U.S., 1928-2025

Martin Marty

UChicago undergraduate, two alumni named 2025 Gates-Cambridge Scholars

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David Axelrod, AB’76, named UChicago’s 2025 Class Day speaker

David Axelrod

In Depth

Inside the Lab

Light Lab: Understanding the gut microbiome to treat disease
Step inside Asst. Prof. Sam Light’s lab to learn how scientists are mapping the incredible network of microbes living inside your gut—and how they can affect health or disease.
Light Lab
Step inside Asst. Prof. Sam Light’s lab to learn how scientists are mapping the incredible network of microbes living inside your gut—and how they can affect health or disease.

UChicago Explainer Series

How the microbiome affects your health, explained
Microbes are so impactful that some researchers consider them to be a separate organ.
Artist's illustration of different microbes.
Microbes are so impactful that some researchers consider them to be a separate organ.

AROUND UCHICAGO

Submit your images from UChicago research to 2025 Science as Art contest

UChicago scientists make major advance in quantum sound
Pritzker Molecular Engineering researchers entangled two physically separate resonators
Closeup photo of a metal device with prongs
Pritzker Molecular Engineering researchers entangled two physically separate resonators

Argonne National Laboratory opens ‘Aurora’ supercomputer to researchers
Pioneering exascale system brings advanced capabilities for simulation, AI and data analysis across many fields
Aurora supercomputer
Pioneering exascale system brings advanced capabilities for simulation, AI and data analysis across many fields

Six UChicago scientists awarded prestigious Sloan Fellowships in 2025
Early-career scholars recognized for pioneering work in statistics, physics, chemistry, astrophysics and computer science
Winter snow on campus
Early-career scholars recognized for pioneering work in statistics, physics, chemistry, astrophysics and computer science

UChicago to present honorary degree to climate scientist at Convocation 2025

Eli Tziperman

PODCASTS

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Episode 154

Do animals understand death?, with Susana Monsó
In ‘Playing Possum,’ philosopher examines whether animals can grasp mortality—from dogs mourning owners to orcas grieving young
Dog at cemetery
In ‘Playing Possum,’ philosopher examines whether animals can grasp mortality—from dogs mourning owners to orcas grieving young

Episode 153

Why measles is resurging—and the rise of vaccine hesitancy, with Adam Ratner
Infectious disease expert examines the uncertain future of children’s health
A child with measles
Infectious disease expert examines the uncertain future of children’s health

Episode 152

The little-known secrets to a good life, with Shigehiro Oishi
Psychologist argues to look beyond happiness and meaning to find fulfillment
A smiley face under a magnifying glass
Psychologist argues to look beyond happiness and meaning to find fulfillment

Episode 151

How bioelectronics could heal our bodies and minds, with Bozhi Tian
Scientists design living devices to fight infections, power the heart and regulate the brain
An abstract illustration depicting bioelectronics
Scientists design living devices to fight infections, power the heart and regulate the brain

Episode 150

Could a fungal pandemic be “The Last of Us?” with Arturo Casadevall
Scientists warn against a potential health threat due to climate change, resistance to drugs
Bacteria illustration
Scientists warn against a potential health threat due to climate change, resistance to drugs

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SPECIAL SERIES

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Two College students share their summer experiences abroad through the FLAG program

Dispatches from Abroad

UChicago language immersion grants inspire ‘a curiosity for the world’

Two College students share their summer experiences abroad through the FLAG program

Inside the Lab

Education Lab: Using tutoring to reverse pandemic-era learning loss
Learn how UChicago experts are working with school districts nationwide to tackle learning loss and scale solutions to set students up for success.
An instructor works with a student at the Education Lab
Learn how UChicago experts are working with school districts nationwide to tackle learning loss and scale solutions to set students up for success.

UChicago Class Visits

UChicago students engage their senses outside the classroom
Undergraduates create art by listening, touching, tasting and smelling our impact on the environment
A college student sits on stone steps outside while sketching or writing on a piece of paper.
Undergraduates create art by listening, touching, tasting and smelling our impact on the environment

Meet A UChicagoan

Unraveling the ancient past, one tablet at a time
UChicago student Danielle Levy finds passion for the Akkadian language through Core curriculum
Danielle Levi
UChicago student Danielle Levy finds passion for the Akkadian language through Core curriculum

UChicago Explainer Series

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Illustration of cosmic rays making contact with Earth
Trillions upon trillions of cosmic rays hit the Earth every day. What are they?

Cosmic rays, explained

Trillions upon trillions of cosmic rays hit the Earth every day. What are they?

RECENT

Carbon-14 dating, explained
First developed in the late 1940s at UChicago, carbon dating can determine the age of organic materials as old as 60,000 years.
A 2,000 year old painted wood mask from an ancient Egyptian coffin.
First developed in the late 1940s at UChicago, carbon dating can determine the age of organic materials as old as 60,000 years.

Improv, explained
Modern improv comedy began at the University of Chicago in the 1950s.
A chair on stage
Modern improv comedy began at the University of Chicago in the 1950s.

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