University of Chicago scientist explains fusion ignition, what it means for future of clean energy
The U.S. Department of Energy calls fusion ignition "one of the most impressive scientific feats of the 21st century."
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The U.S. Department of Energy calls fusion ignition "one of the most impressive scientific feats of the 21st century."
UChicago Astronomy & Astrophysics professor Dr. Don Lamb helped develop a computer code to do experiments on the kind of lasers like the one used to achieve fusion ignition. He joins us to explain what a breakthrough fusion ignition is.
It's the first men's soccer program led by a woman to win an NCAA title.
In her first year as head coach, former Red Stars player Julianne Sitch has led the University of Chicago Maroons men’s soccer team to their first national championship. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek reports.
The University of Chicago is getting a new French connection.
With no score in double overtime, Maroons forward Ryan Yetishefsky scored a goal with an assist from midfielder Naz Kabbini, according to NCAA Division III.
We first introduced you to Coach Julianne Sitch last month, and she continues to shatter glass ceilings.
We first introduced you to Coach Julianne Sitch last month, and she continues to shatter glass ceilings. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar caught up with her in the wake of a big achievement.
The University of Chicago Maroons men's soccer team is gearing up for the Final Four. Win or lose, their head coach will make history – becoming the first woman to lead a men's soccer team to such an achievement. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
His life's work documents 250 inmates from the day of their release to the weeks, months and years of barriers hit afterwards.
A felon in Illinois can't even host a game of bingo. That's just one of the laws on the state's books that affect people leaving prison. A Chicago researcher is looking for solutions to the ways society cares for convicts. CBS 2's Lauren Victory told us about how his big project just got a huge boost.
UChicago said since September, there have been seven reports of undergraduate students having drugs put in their drinks by unknown people without their consent.
UChicago said since September, there have been seven reports of undergraduate students having drugs put in their drinks by unknown people without their consent. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The university is also investigating a report of a sexual assault at a residence hall.
The Maroons men's soccer team is ranked No. 1 in the country in Division III.
The Maroons are ranked No. 1 in the country in Division III. And as CBS 2's Matt Zahn reports, they have a new head coach breaking some barriers.
The incident happened at 65th Street and Stony Island Avenue southeast of campus.
The UChicago college student was taken to the U of C Medical Center and is expected to recover.
Diamond won the prize along with former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke – now of the Brookings Institution – and Philip Dybvig of Washington University in St. Louis.
The U of C said Diamond’s research has “changed the way people view banks and laid the groundwork for how central bankers, regulators, policymakers, and academics approach modern finance.” Diamond talked with CBS 2's Jim Williams Monday.
In this video supplied by the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business Professor Douglas Diamond talks about finding out he won the Nobel Prize in Economics.
The telescope reflector is made from two 20-ton blocks of aluminum.
The telescope reflector is made from two 20-ton blocks of aluminum.
A family-friendly festival for kids who love science.
The nurses' union has said more than 580 nurses left the hospital in the past year, and they've had at least 100 vacant nursing positions for more than a year.
