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Inside a grating compressor chamber.
Science & Technology
November 10, 2025 | 11:58 am

URochester researcher joins global effort to advance quantum electrodynamics

Antonino Di Piazza leads on theory for a multimillion-dollar project exploring the limits of light–matter interaction.

topics: Antonino Di Piazza, Department of Physics and Astronomy, global engagement, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, quantum science, research funding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Aerial view of a bowhead whale. The species' CIRBP protein may contribute to longevity.
Science & Technology
October 29, 2025 | 12:08 pm

Bowhead whales’ secret to long life may lie in a protein

URochester scientists link the whales’ longevity to CIRBP, a DNA-repair protein that could one day help humans live longer.

topics: Andrei Seluanov, Department of Biology, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, Vera Gorbunova,
Three wild chimpanzees of varying ages gather and use rocks to crack nuts.
Science & Technology
October 28, 2025 | 04:11 pm

Wild chimpanzees show human-like cognitive decline with age

Research into changing tool use by chimps in the wild suggests evolutionary origins of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.

topics: Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Dora Biro, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
John Nichol smiling against a white background next to a thought bubble that says "what is quantum" near text that reads "ever wonder" for an explainer about quantum computing.
Science & Technology
September 24, 2025 | 01:34 pm

Why the future of computing is quantum

The strengths and limitations of computing advances are pushing the boundaries of what quantum machines can do.

topics: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Eby Friedman, Ever Wonder, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, John Nichol, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, quantum science, School of Arts and Sciences, videos,
person in protective gear works inside a high-tech laser research facility with glowing panels and precision equipment.
Science & Technology
September 18, 2025 | 04:03 pm

University-led STELLAR project named a finalist in national ‘innovation engines’ competition

The National Science Foundation recognizes the Rochester/Finger Lakes region as a potential hub for laser science and development.

topics: economic development, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Jonathan Zuegel, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Office of Government and Community Relations, Thomas Brown,
A close up of hands taking a sample of yeast from moss on a tree.
Science & Technology
August 21, 2025 | 04:16 pm

Surprising adaptations let yeast beat the heat

By probing yeast proteins, researchers show how other organisms may adapt to rising global temperatures.

topics: Department of Biology, Justin Fay, research finding, research funding, School of Arts and Sciences, sustainability,