Nobelist James Cronin twice expanded our sense of the possible, first in particle physics and then in astronomical observation.

John Goodenough’s quest for a better battery.

Astronomers and planetary scientists debate if and when we’ll find extraterrestrial life.

Albert Einstein predicted the existence of gravitational waves a century ago. Daniel Holz was part of the team of scientists that finally found them last fall.

New research explains sustained eruptions on an icy moon of Saturn.

Planetary scientists fact-check The Martian.

Mathematician David Eisenbud answers readers’ questions.

The Division of the Physical Sciences celebrates UChicago’s 125th anniversary.

Updates from the Division of the Physical Sciences.

Mathematician David Eisenbud answers Inquiry’s questions.

We asked recently appointed computer scientists what fantastical, futuristic technology they’d like to see invented. Turns out some of their foresights aren’t so far off.

Women in computer science, a three-part story: Shan Lu’s research on software bugs, efforts to increase gender diversity in the Department of Computer Science, and Grace Hopper’s “first” computer bug.