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- Groundbreaking quark fusion generates 10 time as much energy as nuclear fusion Thu, 9 Nov 17, 1:03amPhysicists at Tel Aviv University and University of Chicago have discovered that quark fusion, involving the tiny particles known as quarks of which protons and neutrons are made, is an even more potentially energy-packed...
- Microscopic “water bears” led researchers to discover a new type of glass Sat, 5 Sep 15, 4:00amGlass seems pretty perfect the way it is, but researchers are still constantly looking for ways to make it better. University of Chicago researchers stumbled on a new type of glass while studying tiny, sturdy little creatures...
- A new kind of glass could create next-gen OLEDs and solar cells Wed, 26 Aug 15, 7:32amFor a long time, one of the key defining factors of glasses has been their molecular randomness; but when a team at the University of Chicago, led by Professor Juan de Pablo, were analyzing a glass that they had grown in...
- A new kind of glass could create nex-gen OLEDs and solar cells Tue, 25 Aug 15, 10:00pmFor a long time, one of the key defining factors of glasses has been their molecular randomness; but when a team at the University of Chicago, led by Professor Juan de Pablo, were analyzing a glass that they had grown in...
- Chicago wins Barack Obama Presidential Library bid Fri, 8 May 15, 4:35amThe University of Chicago has been selected as the location for the new Barack Obama Presidential Library and Museum. The proposal beat Columbia University, the University of Hawaii, and the University of Illinois at Chicago...
- Study reveals planets that orbit red dwarf stars could sustain life Wed, 11 Feb 15, 3:11amA new study that calculates the influence of cloud behavior on climate doubles the number of potentially habitable planets orbiting red dwarfs, the most common type of star in the universe...
- University of Chicago’s Daylight-Filled Early Childcare Center Earns LEED Gold Fri, 1 Nov 13, 9:00pmThe new Early Childcare Center West is located on a developing section of campus near the medical center. Ross Barney's design for the daycare center sought to create a playful environment for the children that also fits...
- Studio Gang Unveils Designs for Sculptural University of Chicago Dorm Complex Thu, 25 Jul 13, 12:56amThe University of Chicago campus is known for its neo-gothic architecture, often earning it Hogwarts comparisons, but in recent years the campus development office has ditched the limestone in favor of modern, envelope-pushing...
- Good news: World’s biggest ice sheets likely more stable than previously believed – upsets previous estimates of melting and sea level Sun, 19 May 13, 10:49amResearchers show that high ancient shorelines do not necessarily reflect ice sheet collapse millions of years ago From the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research: For decades, scientists have used ancient shorelines to...
- The effectiveness of CO2 as a greenhouse gas becomes ever more marginal with greater concentration Thu, 9 May 13, 6:00amThe political target of limiting the effect of Man-made global warming to only +2⁰C can never be attained. Guest essay by Ed Hoskins According to well understood physical parameters, the effectiveness of CO2 as a greenhouse...
- New survey shows ‘climate change’ still not catching on as a concern Wed, 27 Feb 13, 9:02amInternational Surveys Show Environmental Issues Rank Low Among Most People’s Concerns From the University of Chiago, Chicago, IL–A newly released international study reveals that the issue of climate change is not a priority...
- New Research Shows that Climate Change May be More Severe than Originally Predicted Sat, 10 Nov 12, 5:05amClimate change photo from Shutterstock New research shows that climate change may be happening faster than we predicted. A method of assessing the top 16 climate change models developed by scientists at the National Center...
- The wit and wisdom of ‘Real’ Climate scientist Dr. Ray Pierrehumbert Sat, 18 Jun 11, 1:26pmOver at Judith Curry’s place she draws attention to a comment left at Keith Kloor’s Collide-a-Scape by RealClimate founder Dr. Ray Pierrehumbert of the University of Chicago. At left is his photo direct from his...
- Crystalline Domed Mansueto Library Features Robotic Book Retrieval System Fri, 20 May 11, 2:39amRead the rest of Crystalline Domed Mansueto Library Features Robotic Book Retrieval System Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable architecture", book retrieval system, chicago, Daylighting,...