Science & Technology
Rochester named an REU site for undergraduate semiconductor research
The National Science Foundation has named Rochester as one of six new grant-supported Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) sites.
Federal funding bolsters Rochester’s development of next-generation lasers
The National Science Foundation grant will connect University, industry, and business partners to grow the region’s laser workforce.
Unlocking the power of photosynthesis for clean energy production
A new grant will allow Rochester researchers to leverage bacteria and nanomaterials to mimic photosynthesis and produce clean-burning hydrogen fuel.
Certain ‘steps’ may reveal signs of super-aging
Research suggests that older adults whose brain performance improves when they combine a cognitive task with walking may be super-agers.
Better breast cancer diagnosis through machine-learning ultrasound
Early results in a study by faculty at the Medical Center and the Hajim School show 98 percent accuracy in predicting malignant tissue.
In the race for RSV vaccine approval, Rochester leads the way
The Medical Center is a national lead site for Pfizer’s phase 3 clinical trial of the respiratory syncytial virus vaccine for older adults.
Was plate tectonics occurring when life first formed on Earth?
Zircon crystals and magmas reveal new information about plate tectonic activity on Earth billions of years ago.
Common dry-cleaning chemical linked to Parkinson’s Disease
An international team of neurologists makes the case that the chemical trichloroethylene (TCE) is driving the global growth in Parkinson’s.
Viable superconducting material created in Rochester lab
Rochester researchers have created a superconducting material at both a temperature and pressure low enough for practical applications.
Small, involuntary eye movements help us see a stable world
“Fixational” eye movements play a larger role in vision than previously thought, according to Rochester researchers.