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Science & Technology
July 2, 2019 | 11:41 am

Why can we see moving objects against their backgrounds?

New research from Rochester scientists explores why human beings are good at discerning moving objects and how we can train our brains to be better at this as we age.

topics: Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Duje Tadin, featured-post-side, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, vision,
Society & Culture
June 27, 2019 | 04:06 pm

What can trigger violence in postcolonial Africa?

Why have civil wars and insurgencies occurred in Sudan and Uganda, but not Kenya? A new study finds the origins of ethnic violence in precolonial political organization.

topics: Department of Political Science, Jack Paine, research finding,
Society & Culture
June 27, 2019 | 03:03 pm

Teenagers’ ability to describe negative emotions protects against depression

A Rochester study shows that teenagers who can describe their emotions in precise and nuanced ways—saying ‘I feel ashamed’ instead of simply saying ‘I feel bad’—are better protected against depression than their peers who can’t.

topics: Department of Psychology, depression, featured-post-side, Lisa Starr, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, teenagers,
Science & Technology
June 26, 2019 | 03:01 pm

Finding order in the chaos of turbulence

A new set of conservation laws developed by Rochester researchers are unique to the turbulent flows within magnetic fields, and could help explain the evolution of stars and galaxies.

topics: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Hussein Aluie, research finding,
Science & Technology
June 14, 2019 | 09:47 am

Virus genes help determine if pea aphids get their wings

The findings shed light on the important role that microbial genes, like those from viruses, can play in insect and animal evolution.

topics: Department of Biology, featured-post, genetics, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Science & Technology
June 10, 2019 | 01:21 pm

Researchers ‘stretch’ the ability of 2D materials to change technology

Moore’s Law predicts that the number of transistors in an integrated circuit will double every two years. As technology nears the limits of Moore’s Law, Rochester researchers have combined 2D materials with oxide materials in a new way, with new possibilities for computing power.

topics: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Physics and Astronomy, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Materials Science Program, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, Stephen Wu, URnano,
Science & Technology
June 3, 2019 | 03:03 pm

Researchers develop superconducting quantum refrigerator

Physicist Andrew Jordan and his fellow researchers harnessed superconductivity to conceive of a quantum refrigerator that could cool atoms to nearly absolute zero temperatures.

topics: Andrew Jordan, Department of Physics and Astronomy, featured-post-side, quantum science, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Science & Technology
May 28, 2019 | 01:49 pm

Brain stimulation speeds up visual learning in healthy adults, helps patients re-learn how to see

One particular type of brain stimulation enhances the brain’s ability to process visual information, and may aid in faster vision recovery after a stroke or traumatic brain injury.

topics: brain injury, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Duje Tadin, Flaum Eye Institute, Krystel Huxlin, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, stroke, vision,
Science & Technology
May 24, 2019 | 09:25 am

Genetically modified food: Would you eat it if you understood the science behind it?

The short answer is “yes,” according a new study from researchers in Rochester, Amsterdam and Wales, who set out to discover whether more information about genetically modified foods could change consumers’ attitudes.

topics: Department of Psychology, featured-post-side, genetics, Jonathon McPhetres, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,