
Quest for elusive monolayers just got a lot simpler
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.

Gene regulation may hold clue to longer life
Rochester biologists who study the genetics of lifespan suggest new targets to combat aging and age-related diseases.

Laser bursts drive fastest-ever logic gates
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.

How can we be sure machine learning is accurate?
Rochester researchers have developed a new “counterfactual” method to verify predictions of drug safety.

Rochester ‘a crucible of innovation’ says NSF director during campus visit
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 ‘cautionary tale’ about location tracking
A new study out of the University of Rochester shows that data collected from your acquaintances and even strangers can predict your location.

Rochester leads development of novel integrated photonic COVID-19 sensor
The inexpensive, portable device could help safeguard against future pandemics and detect viruses and infections in underserved populations.

Thomas Ferbel remembered as inspiring mentor and distinguished particle physicist
The long-time Rochester physics professor, who died in March, studied the building blocks of matter and the nature of quarks.

Laboratory for Laser Energetics represented at White House summit on fusion energy
LLE Director Michael Campbell joined national stakeholders to discuss the development and commercialization of fusion as a safe, clean, reliable energy source.

Researchers continue to confront major hurdles in quantum computing
With new insights on the problem of noise in quantum computing, Rochester researchers make major strides in improving the transfer of information in quantum systems.