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researchers stand in a line on a boat holding a large hose.
Science & Technology
October 18, 2022 | 01:39 pm

Ancient ocean methane not an immediate climate change threat

New research shows reservoirs of ocean methane in mid-latitude regions will not be released to the atmosphere under warming conditions.

topics: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, featured-post-side, John Kessler, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Bioplastic ocean instrument labeled Nereid enclosed in transparent casing.
Science & Technology
October 6, 2022 | 11:58 am

Bioplastics made of bacteria can reduce plastic waste in oceans

A team of scientists, including biology professor Anne S. Meyer, is developing plastic materials that degrade in oceans.

topics: Anne S. Meyer, Department of Biology, featured-post-side, Materials Science Program, National Science Foundation, research funding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Close-up of a member of the species of Northern paper wasps.
Science & Technology
September 23, 2022 | 11:52 pm

Paper wasp parasites turn hosts into long-lived ‘zombies’

University of Rochester undergraduate students and their biology professor study what paper wasps—and the parasites that manipulate them—can tell us about evolution, aging, and group living.

topics: Department of Biology, Floria Mora-Kepfer Uy, School of Arts and Sciences, undergraduate research,
Satellite view of Vredefort crater with the dome and epicenter of impact labeled.
Science & Technology
September 22, 2022 | 06:27 pm

Asteroid that formed Vredefort crater bigger than previously thought

Researchers have provided a more accurate simulation of the impact that formed Earth’s largest crater two billion years ago.

topics: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, featured-post-side, Miki Nakajima, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, undergraduate research,
Brain with the color, texture, and stitching of a football against a blue background with a repeating pattern of a quarterback outlined in lighter blue.
Voices & Opinion
September 13, 2022 | 03:25 pm

Brain’s cognitive bias dominates in fantasy sports

In fantasy sports, “your brain can twist and interpret fantasy results in ways that are suboptimal, lazy, and illogical,” explains brain and cognitive scientist Renee Miller.

topics: Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, featured-post-side, Renee Miller, School of Arts and Sciences,
Three different groups of old-fashioned desks—magenta, yellow, and blue—with letters a, b, and c in brackets over each of the three groups to illustrate grouping theory.
Society & Culture
September 6, 2022 | 09:03 am

What is the best way to group students?

Rochester researchers have developed a new approach that uses math to determine the best ways to group individuals to maximize learning.

topics: Center for Health and Technology, Chad Heatwole, Department of Neurology, featured-post, Medical Center, research finding,
Rending of the Laser Lab expansion.
University News
August 17, 2022 | 01:14 pm

Construction begins on new Laser Lab expansion

The University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics has broken ground on a new $42 million, 66,000-square-foot expansion to house office and lab space.

topics: construction, featured-post-side, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Office of Government and Community Relations,
an illustration of a cross-section of the Earth, showing the inner and outer cores.
Science & Technology
July 25, 2022 | 08:12 am

How did Earth avoid a Mars-like fate? Ancient rocks hold clues

New paleomagnetic research suggests Earth’s solid inner core formed 550 million years ago and restored our planet’s magnetic field.

topics: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, featured-post-side, John Tarduno, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Six people in body suits and helmets standing in row on deck inside laser lab.
In Photos
July 8, 2022 | 10:05 am

Federal government representatives tour the Laser Lab

Jill Hruby, undersecretary for nuclear security of the US Department of Energy (DOE) and administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA); US Rep. Joseph Morelle; and representatives from the offices of US Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand visited the Laboratory for Laser Energetics to meet with researchers and students.

topics: Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Office of Government and Community Relations,