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Study by UChicago scientists finds four tiny planets around one of our nearest stars

MAROON-X instrument finds evidence for planets around famous Barnard’s Star
Artist's conception of a scene on the surface of a faraway exoplanet with a barren rugged surface and three other tiny planets visible in distance.
MAROON-X instrument finds evidence for planets around famous Barnard’s Star

Remembering Jewel Stradford Lafontant, JD’46, barrier-breaking attorney

Law School alum was the first woman appointed deputy U.S. solicitor general
Jewel Stradford
Law School alum was the first woman appointed deputy U.S. solicitor general

Former CIA Director William J. Burns to discuss America’s role in the world at April 16 UChicago event

Recent head of the U.S. intelligence community will join Chuck Hagel and Prof. Robert Pape in conversation
William Burns
Recent head of the U.S. intelligence community will join Chuck Hagel and Prof. Robert Pape in conversation

AI-driven, autonomous lab at Argonne transforms materials discovery

Argonne and UChicago researchers use AI-driven, autonomous laboratory to accelerate advances in electronic polymers and materials discovery.
Artistic rendering depicting Polybot
Argonne and UChicago researchers use AI-driven, autonomous laboratory to accelerate advances in electronic polymers and materials discovery.

Episode 155

The science behind raising successful kids, with Ariel Kalil

Developmental psychologist explains how parents can best invest time to close the education gap
Two parents read to their child
Developmental psychologist explains how parents can best invest time to close the education gap

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 latest outbreaks—and the uncertain future of children’s health
A child with measles
Infectious disease expert examines the latest outbreaks—and 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

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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
A group of five students on a bridge in front of a pagoda-like building and willow trees.
Two College students share their summer experiences abroad through the FLAG program

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

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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.