Science & Technology

Rochester astrophysicist Adam Frank says distrust jeopardizes the country’s future as an economic powerhouse.

Humanity’s best looks at the universe so far were made possible by the contributions of scientists, engineers, and supporters—including University of Rochester community members.

The digital electronics designed, developed, and installed by Rochester researchers are an integral part of the world’s most powerful dark matter detector, now in operation at the Sanford Underground Research Facility.

Rochester biologists have for the first time used population genomics to study a selfish ‘supergene’ known as Segregation Distorter (SD) that skews genetic inheritance.

New findings about how the brain interprets sensory information may have applications for treating brain disorders and designing artificial intelligence.

BachDuet, developed by University of Rochester researchers, allows users to improvise duets with an artificial intelligence partner.

Compared to long, tedious hours of scanning by undergraduates, a breakthrough technology can detect monolayers with 99.9 percent accuracy—in far less time and at a fraction of the cost.

Rochester biologists who study the genetics of lifespan suggest new targets to combat aging and age-related diseases.

By clarifying the role of “real” and “virtual” charge carriers in laser-induced currents, researchers at Rochester and Erlangen have taken a decisive step toward creating ultrafast computers.

Rochester researchers have developed a new “counterfactual” method to verify predictions of drug safety.

National Science Foundation director Sethuraman Panchanathan, accompanied by Sen. Charles Schumer and Rep. Joseph Morelle, tours University facilities including the Laboratory for Laser Energetics.

A new study out of the University of Rochester shows that data collected from your acquaintances and even strangers can predict your location.