Science & Technology Meet one of Popular Science magazine’s ‘Brilliant 10’ September 20, 2021 Rochester biomedical engineer Michael Giacomelli is pursuing a quicker way to detect skin cancer.
Science & Technology Approach predicts novel ‘protein partners’ that could contribute to COVID-19 symptoms September 16, 2021 Rochester biologists propose that disrupted interactions between the proteins that closely evolve with the ACE2 receptor may play a role in COVID-19 complications.
Health & Medicine Smaller is better for detecting biomarkers of trauma and cancer September 15, 2021 Detecting tiny biomarkers circulating in our bodies is problematic and costly. Researchers are developing a cost-effective detection device using nanotechnology.
Science & Technology New tool cuts guesswork about ‘eddy killing’ in oceans August 19, 2021 Using satellite imagery, University of Rochester scientists have provided the first direct measure of how eddy killing affects Earth’s oceans.
Science & Technology Adam Frank receives Carl Sagan Medal for excellence in public communication August 9, 2021 The award recognizes the Rochester astrophysicist’s ‘sustained efforts’ to make science and research broadly accessible through on-air commentary, popular books, Netflix documentaries, Marvel movies, and more.
Science & Technology Lunar samples solve mystery of the moon’s supposed magnetic shield August 4, 2021 Rochester geophysicists’ latest findings contradict longstanding assumptions about whether Earth's moon ever had a magnetic shield.
Science & Technology Pulsed lasers in liquids speed up the hunt for effective catalysts July 30, 2021 In the most comprehensive, up-to-date survey of a technology that was first developed in 1987, Rochester researchers have documented the advantages of using the pulsed-laser-in-liquids technique over traditional wet laboratory methods.
Science & Technology Rochester researchers join national initiative to advance quantum science July 30, 2021 Rochester researchers led by Todd Krauss, a professor of chemistry, are joining a major US Department of Energy-funded initiative to advance quantum science and technology.
Science & Technology Novel chirped pulses defy ‘conventional wisdom’ June 16, 2021 Rochester researchers have advanced a groundbreaking technique first pioneered at the University’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics. As a result, they've produced chirped pulses in a way that works even with relatively low-quality, inexpensive equipment.
Health & Medicine New study mismatches vaccine doses to boost immunity to COVID-19 and variants June 8, 2021 The Medical Center is participating in a new clinical trial that mixes and matches the initial regime of an approved COVID-19 vaccine with a booster from a different manufacturer.
Science & Technology Rochester laser experiments demonstrate ‘helium rain’ likely falls in the solar system June 1, 2021 An international research team including University of Rochester scientists has validated a nearly 40-year-old prediction that helium rain is possible inside planets such as Jupiter and Saturn.
Science & Technology DESI’s quest to map the expanding universe begins May 28, 2021 Rochester researchers are key members of an international collaboration to create a 3D map of the universe, which will help unravel the mysteries of dark energy.