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AI-generated illustration of artificial general intelligence shows a gleaming robot sitting at a desk, looking pensive, and writing with its left hand with a few books stacked on the desk.
Science & Technology
April 3, 2025 | 06:12 pm

How artificial general intelligence could learn like a human

Computer scientist Christopher Kanan discusses AI, large language models, and the responsible use of artificial general intelligence.

topics: artificial intelligence, Christopher Kanan, Department of Computer Science, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences,
Close-up of a young girl holding a blue stuffed bear to illustrate child sexual abuse prevention.
Society & Culture
March 3, 2025 | 11:05 am

3 ways to reduce child sexual abuse rates

A new study finds that local, community-wide education efforts can drastically lower incidence of sexual abuse of children.

topics: Mt. Hope Family Center, research finding,
A red, heart-shaped balloon with the words "I Love You" held with string by a hand in front of Rush Rhees Library for Valentine's Day.
Society & Culture
February 11, 2025 | 12:20 pm

From Rochester with love

Valentine’s Day is on the horizon—and love is in the air. Enjoy a selection of hearty research, endearing stories, and moving moments from across the University of Rochester.

topics: Eastman School of Music, Medical Center, research, River Campus Libraries, Warner School of Education,
graphic of a large empty speech bubble with a woman sitting on one side of it and a man on the other.
Society & Culture
January 30, 2025 | 04:08 pm

The truth may hurt. But for couples, it’s worth it.

In a new study of more than 200 couples, a team of Rochester psychologists reveals the truth about honesty in answering tough relationship questions.

topics: Department of Psychology, relationships, research finding,
Becky Frank smiles at the camera with her hands on her hips wearing a "Back to the Future" t-shirt in front of the University of Rochester clock tower.
Society & Culture
January 22, 2025 | 03:27 pm

What can Back to the Future teach us about US nuclear regulations?

Rebecca Frank’s undergraduate internship taps into well-known ’80s and ’90s movies to boost civic engagement on social media.

topics: Class of 2025, Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, Department of Political Science, languages, School of Arts and Sciences,
Diptych of the book cover art for "Melvill" by Rodrigo Fresán and "Muzzle for Witches" by Dubravka Ugresic, both translated and published by Open Letter Press and longlisted by the National Book Critics Circle translation prize.
The Arts
December 21, 2024 | 03:46 pm

Two Open Letter books nominated by National Book Critics Circle

Rochester’s literary translation press edited and published two of the longlisted books for the organization’s 2024 Barrios Book in Translation Prize.

topics: alumni, Chad Post, Department of English, literary translation, literature, Open Letter, School of Arts and Sciences,
Hands sculpting a clay brain to illustrate neural sculpting of brain activity patterns.
Science & Technology
December 9, 2024 | 08:52 am

Sculpting the brain (without chisel or scalpel)

Scientists have developed a novel approach to human learning through noninvasive manipulation of brain activity patterns.

topics: Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Department of Neuroscience, Medical Center, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,