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Lindsey Valich

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Science & Technology
January 2, 2024 | 02:44 pm

Is oxygen the cosmic key to alien technology?

Rochester astrophysicist Adam Frank explores the links between atmospheric oxygen and detecting extraterrestrial technology on distant planets.

topics: Adam Frank, Department of Physics and Astronomy, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Science & Technology
December 7, 2023 | 03:40 pm

Rochester research with ‘ghostly’ neutrinos among Physics World’s breakthroughs of the year

Led by researchers from the University of Rochester, scientists from the international collaboration MINERvA have, for the first time, used a beam of hard-to-detect neutrinos to investigate the structure of protons.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, featured-post-side, Kevin McFarland, neutrinos, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Science & Technology
September 12, 2023 | 08:09 am

A quantum leap in cooling atoms for better computers

A new grant will allow John Nichol and his team to study thermoelectricity to help develop more efficient quantum computers.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, featured-post-side, John Nichol, quantum science, research funding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Science & Technology
August 31, 2023 | 12:09 pm

Cracking the code of nutrient segregation

New research on fruit flies provides key insights into the nutrients essential for embryo development.

topics: Department of Biology, Michael Welte, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Science & Technology
August 23, 2023 | 11:02 am

Longevity gene from naked mole rats extends lifespan of mice

The successful gene transfer paves the way for improving the health and lifespan of humans, too.

topics: Andrei Seluanov, Department of Biology, featured-post-side, Medical Center, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, Vera Gorbunova,
Science & Technology
July 10, 2023 | 08:35 am

New technique may help achieve mass production fusion energy

Dynamic shell formation has been demonstrated experimentally for the first time at the University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics.

topics: Department of Mechanical Engineering, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Igor Igumenshchev, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, research finding, Valeri Goncharov,
University News
June 26, 2023 | 01:36 pm

CAREER awards recognize promising junior faculty

Four Rochester scientists have received prestigious NSF CAREER awards, presented to early-career faculty members for research and education initiatives.

topics: Aaron White, announcements, awards, Department of Chemistry, Department of Computer Science, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Department of Linguistics, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Miki Nakajima, School of Arts and Sciences, Shauna Paradine, Zhen Bai,
In Photos
June 21, 2023 | 01:42 pm

Creating superconducting circuits

Rochester researchers led by Machiel Blok are formulating new techniques—including one that uses qudits instead of qubits—to improve superconducting circuits and make quantum computers that are more powerful and reliable. This is how they qudit >>

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, Machiel Blok, quantum science, research funding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Science & Technology
June 20, 2023 | 11:20 am

The hidden role of lipid droplets in fertility and beyond

Research on fruit flies led by Michael Welte, a professor of biology, finds that lipid droplets play a role in cellular changes necessary for the growth of the egg—and could affect fertility in myriad organisms.

topics: Department of Biology, featured-post-side, Michael Welte, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,