UChicago astronomers and astrophysicists brought family and friends to the path of totality to watch the solar eclipse on August 21.

Horror filmmaker Matilda “Mattie” Szydagis, AB’95, reminisces about the Shoreland, Svengoolie, and Halloween on Chicago’s South Side.

From dark matter to gravitational waves to a balloon-borne telescope, scientists discuss how they handle setbacks.

Nancy Grace Roman, PhD’49, didn’t get tenure. She changed the course of astronomy instead.

Physics offers an example of how the division can support women in science.

The University marks the 75th anniversary of Chicago Pile-1, the world’s first controlled, self-sustaining nuclear reaction.

UChicago astronomers and astrophysicists prepare for a total eclipse of the sun.

Three mathematicians team up to advance Zimmer’s conjecture. Yes, that Zimmer.

Twins Laurie and Lynne Butler—one a UChicago chemistry professor, the other a double alumna—discuss math, horses, and a college boyfriend who never got them confused.

Three mathematicians team up to advance Zimmer’s conjecture. Yes, that Zimmer. 

Professor Wendy Freedman applies astrophysics expertise to the Latke-Hamantash Debate.

Updates from the Division of the Physical Sciences.