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Science & Technology

Earth’s atmosphere may help support human life on the moon

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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Society & Culture

When people see themselves in science, they trust it more

A new study finds that the demographics of scientists influence public trust and the fate of science-based public policy.

A collage of students abroad: athletes at the seaside, a traveler in a city square, a teacher with children, a woman dining, volunteers building, and a hiker in the mountains.

Campus & Community

We are the world: URochester students learn, work, and research across the globe

From traditional study abroad to life-changing community service, the University offers an education abroad experience for virtually anyone.

Health & Medicine

Can lost vision be restored?

URochester researchers are at the forefront of improving eyesight while discovering how our visual system works.

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Society & Culture

The stories behind Hanukkah’s signature fried foods

Hanukkah foods include latkes and fried jelly donuts. Professor Nora Rubel explains how such dishes carry meaning beyond the kitchen.

Illustration of a Human head covered by smoke from factory chimneys to illustrate how socially responsible investors may do more harm than good.

Society & Culture

When socially responsible investing backfires

A new study finds that investors may unintentionally give polluting companies a reason to delay going green.

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From the Magazine

The class that changed me: Curtis Stewart ’08, ’08E

The Grammy nominee recalls the violin lessons at Eastman that at once terrified and inspired him.

A teacher and three students wade in a creek as part of the curriculum at their rural schools in New York State.

Campus & Community

Transforming what’s possible for rural schools

How the Warner School’s wide-ranging programs are strengthening the educators, students, and communities at the heart of rural New York.

Two people in a warehouse packing up medications and devices that are the result of neurological drugs discovery by the Center for Health + Technology.

Health & Medicine

How URochester is reshaping clinical trials for brain and nerve diseases

The Center for Health + Technology has become a model for getting new treatments to patients faster and more equitably.

Maiken Nedergaard.

Maiken Nedergaard elected to the National Academy of Inventors

The honor recognizes Nedergaard’s groundbreaking research over the past decade, which has fundamentally reshaped basic neuroscience.

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Timothy McGeary named University of Rochester Librarian and Neilly Dean

McGeary will serve as the chief strategist and advocate for library services that support research, teaching, and student success across URochester.

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Melissa Sturge-Apple named dean of the Warner School of Education & Human Development

As interim dean, she has guided the school through a period of transition while building on the school’s strategic priorities and strong foundation.