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URochester awarded Keck Foundation funding to tackle chemistry grand challenge
January 23, 2026
The cutting-edge project aims to harness quantum light to unlock new chemical processes.
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Engineering a low-cost alternative catalyst for producing sustainable petrochemicals
January 22, 2026
Newly identified methods to harness the properties of tungsten carbide could yield viable substitutes for precious metals like platinum.
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Hidden magma oceans could shield rocky exoplanets from harmful radiation
January 15, 2026
New research suggests that molten rock deep inside so-called super-earths may generate powerful magnetic fields necessary for sustaining life.
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Are humans predisposed to understand the complexities of music?
January 6, 2026
Listeners—regardless of formal musical training—can track complex tonal structures, offering a unique look at how the brain processes context.
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Undergraduates launch affordable AI receptionist service
December 19, 2025
Walter McDonald ’27 and Stephen Lim ’27 created OrbitPhone to help small businesses manage calls and appointments.
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Student-created AR/VR tools help everywhere from the classroom to the operating room
December 18, 2025
Transdisciplinary class empowers emerging technologists to develop AR/VR solutions using AI and the latest hardware from Meta and Snap Inc.
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Earth’s atmosphere may help support human life on the moon
December 11, 2025
New research shows that Earth’s magnetic field has helped deliver atmospheric particles to the lunar surface over billions of years.
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Are aliens real? Do aliens exist? Technosignatures may hold new clues
November 23, 2025
URochester astrophysicist Adam Frank searches for traces of advanced technology—and, by extension, alien life—on exoplanets.
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Barry Silverstein ’84 to help lead the future of AR/VR at URochester
November 19, 2025
The former senior director and chief technology officer of optics and display in Meta’s Reality Labs will direct the Center for Extended Reality.
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Uncovering how cells build tissues and organs
November 18, 2025
URochester engineers are exploring the mechanical signals that guide development, to gain insights into disease and regenerative medicine.
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Atomic insights could boost chemical manufacturing efficiency
November 13, 2025
URochester researchers develop algorithms that reveal how propane becomes propylene for everyday products.
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Metasurfaces show promise in boosting AR image clarity and brightness
November 11, 2025
New design could make augmented reality glasses more power-efficient and practical for everyday wear.