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Science & Technology
June 12, 2018 | 02:19 pm

Book shines a light on co-evolution of planets and civilizations

In Light of the Stars, astrophysicist Adam Frank poses big questions about alien civilizations, climate change, and what life on other worlds tells us about our own fate.

topics: Adam Frank, book authors, Department of Physics and Astronomy, featured-post-side, planets, research finding,
Society & Culture
June 5, 2018 | 02:25 pm

Uncertainty in a date dampens interest in a mate

A new study by psychologists in Rochester and Israel shows those who feel greater certainty that a prospective romantic partner shares their interest will put more effort into seeing that person again.

topics: Department of Psychology, featured-post-side, Harry Reis, relationships, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Science & Technology
June 4, 2018 | 11:27 am

Alien apocalypse: Can any civilization make it through climate change?

Does the universe contain planets with truly sustainable civilizations? Or does every civilization that may have arisen in the cosmos last only a few centuries before it falls to the climate change it triggers? Rochester astrophysicist Adam Frank and his collaborators have developed a mathematical model to illustrate how a technologically advanced population and its planet might develop together, putting climate change in a cosmic context.

topics: Adam Frank, climate change, Department of Physics and Astronomy, featured-post-side, planets, research finding,
Science & Technology
May 22, 2018 | 11:17 am

Using data science to tell which of these people is lying

University researchers are using data science to analyze more than 1 million facial expressions to more accurately detect deception based on a smile.

topics: data science, Department of Computer Science, Ehsan Hoque, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, research finding,
Science & Technology
May 8, 2018 | 10:47 am

Simple post-surgery step reduces bladder cancer recurrence

Flushing the bladder with a common chemotherapy drug immediately after surgery significantly reduces the chances of bladder cancer returning, according to a major study led by the Medical Center.

topics: cancer, Edward Messing, Medical Center, research finding, Wilmot Cancer Center,
Campus Life
May 3, 2018 | 04:06 pm

‘Groundbreaking and transformative’ work at Undergraduate Research Expo

“It’s students crossing boundaries between disciplines, asking questions, and coming up with innovative and exciting answers to the challenges that face us in the contemporary world.”

topics: Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, undergraduate research,
Society & Culture
May 2, 2018 | 02:56 pm

US democratic performance declines on most measures

Both the general public and political science experts rate the performance of US democratic institutions significantly lower than half a year ago, according to the fifth and latest survey from Bright Line Watch.

topics: Department of Political Science, featured-post-side, Gretchen Helmke, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Science & Technology
May 2, 2018 | 12:30 pm

New method eliminates guesswork when lenses go freeform

Lenses and mirrors with freeform rather than symmetric can lead to optical devices that are more effective than ever before. A new design method would eliminate the expensive trail-and-error needed to work with freeform optics.

topics: Aaron Bauer, Center for Freeform Optics, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Jannick Rolland, research finding,
Science & Technology
April 30, 2018 | 05:19 pm

Horses get the flu, too

Flu vaccines for horses haven’t been updated in more than 25 years, and now Rochester researchers have developed a new live equine influenza vaccine that is not only safer and more effective for horses, but also protects people.

topics: Department of Microbiology and Immunology, featured-post, influenza, Luis Martinez-Sobrido, Medical Center, research finding, vaccines,