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Vera Gorbunova smiles at the camera with her reflection in the cases of her lab.

The ARPA-H–funded collaboration will test whether reducing DNA-triggered inflammation can help older adults stay healthier for longer.

The ARPA-H–funded collaboration will test whether reducing DNA-triggered inflammation can help older adults stay healthier for longer.

topics: Andrei Seluanov, Annette Medina-Walpole, Kathi Heffner, Medical Center, Office of Government and Community Relations, research funding, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Nursing, Vera Gorbunova,
Close up of a rainbow-hued photonic chip coupled to a clear and metallic nonlinear crystal and fiber array unit.

The funding for the experimental quantum network RoQNET was secured by Senator Schumer, Senator Gillibrand, and Representative Morelle.

The funding for the experimental quantum network RoQNET was secured by Senator Schumer, Senator Gillibrand, and Representative Morelle.

topics: Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Nick Vamivakas, Office of Government and Community Relations, quantum science, research funding,
Shaun Nelms sitting in a classroom with a group of students.

The partnership between URochester and East High School received national recognition for advancing student success and community impact.

The partnership between the University of Rochester and East High School received a national award for advancing student success and community impact.

topics: community engagement, Warner School of Education,
Video still showing Harry Reis with the University of Rochester shield and the text "ever wonder" near a thought bubble that reads "how is AI changing the way we love?"
From the Magazine
February 11, 2026

The secret to happiness? Feeling loved

Two psychologists—one a happiness researcher and the other a relationship expert—say love isn’t found. It’s created, one mindset at a time.

Two psychologists on how to feel loved argue that instead of being found, it’s actively created—one mindset at a time.

topics: Department of Psychology, Ever Wonder, Harry Reis, research finding, Rochester Review, School of Arts and Sciences, videos,
Young woman deeply engaged with her smartphone, seen through a distorted, swirling blur effect to illustrate the concept of social media echo chambers.

A new study points to algorithm design as a potential way to reduce echo chambers—and polarization—online.

A new University of Rochester study points to algorithm design as a potential way to reduce echo chambers—and polarization—online.

topics: Department of Computer Science, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Department of Political Science, Ehsan Hoque, Goergen Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Gourab Ghoshal, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, James Druckman, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Video still showing Dave Canning pointing a laser pointer at a piece of paper near text that reads "ever wonder" and a thought bubble containing the phrase "what can we do with lasers?"

The Laser Lab powers breakthroughs in fusion, national security, and technologies we use every day.

The Laser Lab at URochester powers breakthroughs in fusion, national security, and technologies we use every day.

topics: Ever Wonder, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Research Impact Powers, School of Arts and Sciences, sustainability, videos,
Close-up of a hand holding a water hose while spraying a green lawn to illustrate water conservation efforts aimed at water guzzlers.
Society & Culture
February 5, 2026

How to entice water guzzlers to conserve

A California field experiment shows why targeting high water users with the right incentives outperforms years of public messaging.

A California field experiment shows why targeting high water users with water conservation incentives outperforms years of public messaging.

topics: Kristina Brecko, research finding, Research Impact Sustains, Simon Business School, sustainability,
Two male researchers sit in a dimly lit office and look at a large computer screen displaying red and green chevrons in motion. One researcher is wearing an eye-tracking device.
Science & Technology
February 4, 2026

The brain uses eye movements to see in 3D

Contrary to long-standing beliefs, motion from eye movements helps the brain perceive depth—a finding that could enhance virtual reality.

Contrary to long-standing beliefs, motion from eye movements helps the brain perceive depth—a finding that could enhance virtual reality.

topics: Center for Visual Science, Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Department of Neuroscience, research finding, Research Impact Accelerates, School of Arts and Sciences,