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Aerial view of a bowhead whale. The species' CIRBP protein may contribute to longevity.
Science & Technology
October 29, 2025 | 12:08 pm

Bowhead whales’ secret to long life may lie in a protein

URochester scientists link the whales’ longevity to CIRBP, a DNA-repair protein that could one day help humans live longer.

topics: Andrei Seluanov, Department of Biology, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, Vera Gorbunova,
Three wild chimpanzees of varying ages gather and use rocks to crack nuts.
Science & Technology
October 28, 2025 | 04:11 pm

Wild chimpanzees show human-like cognitive decline with age

Research into changing tool use by chimps in the wild suggests evolutionary origins of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.

topics: Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Dora Biro, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
John Nichol smiling against a white background next to a thought bubble that says "what is quantum" near text that reads "ever wonder" for an explainer about quantum computing.
Science & Technology
September 24, 2025 | 01:34 pm

Why the future of computing is quantum

The strengths and limitations of computing advances are pushing the boundaries of what quantum machines can do.

topics: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Eby Friedman, Ever Wonder, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, John Nichol, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, quantum science, School of Arts and Sciences, videos,
A close up of hands taking a sample of yeast from moss on a tree.
Science & Technology
August 21, 2025 | 04:16 pm

Surprising adaptations let yeast beat the heat

By probing yeast proteins, researchers show how other organisms may adapt to rising global temperatures.

topics: Department of Biology, Justin Fay, research finding, research funding, School of Arts and Sciences, sustainability,
Image of a white puzzle against a yellow background with a final white piece just away from completing the puzzle.
Science & Technology
August 8, 2025 | 10:10 am

New theory may solve quantum ‘jigsaw puzzle’

The theory explains how quantum environments can steer chemical reactions—speeding them up or slowing them down without adding heat or light.

topics: Department of Chemistry, Frank Huo, quantum science, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
The view from the rim of the caldera of Olympus Mons on Mars, the largest volcano in the solar system.
Science & Technology
May 5, 2025 | 09:17 am

Mars surface patterns resemble Earth, revealing secrets of its past

Wave-like landforms on Mars offer insights about the planet’s icy past, its potential habitability, and the physics of flowing granular materials.

topics: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Interior of an ultra-high vacuum chamber of a scanning tunneling microscope.
Science & Technology
May 3, 2025 | 07:02 pm

New molecule could pave the way for more efficient computers

A team of scientists has developed the “world’s most electrically conductive organic molecule.”

topics: Department of Chemistry, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Ignacio Franco, quantum science, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,