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Five University of Rochester faculty sit around a table for a discussion about artificial intelligence, business, and education.

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How AI is transforming business, education, and the future of work

Rochester faculty discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on education and how harnessing AI is essential for future-proofing the workforce.

Bob Uecker in a blue zip-up holds a baseball over his head in a crowded stadium.

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Bob Uecker, ‘Mr. Baseball’: A voice for all seasons

January 16, 2025

Baseball broadcasting expert Curt Smith on why the self-deprecating broadcaster and TV star was a beloved figure to millions.

Black-and-white photo of a street art mural depicting a tug-of-war between a Russian and Ukrainian soldier.

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The interpretation of information will determine Ukraine war

October 2, 2023

In an op-ed for The Economist, political scientist Hein Goemans and his coauthor argue that the war in Ukraine won’t end until Russian and Ukrainian expectations intersect.

Robot's hand holds a test tube of green liquid to illustrate how large language models like GPT-4 are changing chemistry research.

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Large language models could be the catalyst for a new era of chemistry

Chemical engineer Andrew D. White explains why large language models like GPT-4 will open new frontiers for researchers.

An elderly Tim McCarver fist pumps the air in a Phillies jersey

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Why baseball analyst Tim McCarver was the best of the modern era

February 27, 2023

Baseball broadcasting expert Curt Smith reflects on how the late Hall of Famer brought a cerebral edge to the game he loved.

Image from space shows one large pink ring in the foreground and two smaller stars, one on other side.

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Lasers usher in a new era of astronomy

January 5, 2023

Large-scale, laser-based experiments have recently revolutionized astrophysics, writes Rochester professor Adam Frank, allowing scientists to recreate the cosmos in science labs.

Illustration of a checklist for parents featuring do's and don'ts of helping their child with the college admissions process.

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How parents can be involved in the college admissions process—without overstepping

November 16, 2022

Parents of college-bound students are more involved than ever in choosing the right school—and that’s what their children want.

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.

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Brain’s cognitive bias dominates in fantasy sports

September 13, 2022

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

Turner Field poster honors #44 Hank Aaron.

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A baseball call for the ages: Hank Aaron’s record-breaking home run

August 29, 2022

Baseball broadcasting expert Curt Smith penned an essay for the Library of Congress about Milo Hamilton’s memorable home run call.

archival photo of Vin Scully in the broadcast booth.

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Rochester’s Curt Smith remembers Vin Scully

August 19, 2022

The author of multiple books on baseball, its storied stadiums and legendary broadcasters, recalls a baseball broadcasting legend.

Very Large Array observatory among the tools used by astronomers to search for UFOs, UAPs, and other signs of extraterrestrial life.

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NASA brings standards of evidence to the search for UFOs

America’s space agency is convening a commission to investigate unidentified flying objects. In a Newsweek op-ed, Adam Frank explains why NASA’s involvement could be a game changer.

protester holding a transgender pride flag

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Anti-trans laws use child protective services to harm transgender youth

Professor Mical Raz argues in the Washington Post that for trans children, their “very existence is at stake” when definitions of neglect and abuse become overly broad.