Science & Technology

A new algorithm opens the door for using artificial intelligence and machine learning to study the interactions that happen on the surface of materials.

A study of fire ants reveals the surprising power of genetics in shaping social organization and group behavior.

Rochester scientists discover that long-lived bats resist cancer thanks to strong immune systems and protective genes—findings that could offer new insights into human aging and disease prevention.

The chip-scale laser has applications ranging from guiding autonomous vehicles to detecting gravitational waves.

His serendipitous original foray into optics research would help advance the fields of quantum optics and optical physics.

The Rochester Quantum Network uses single photons to transmit information over dual fiber-optic telecommunications lines.

Wave-like landforms on Mars offer insights about the planet’s icy past, its potential habitability, and the physics of flowing granular materials.

A team of scientists has developed the “world’s most electrically conductive organic molecule.”

Using time-lapse videos as training data, computer scientists have developed video generators that simulate the physical world more accurately.

Rochester researchers aim to determine if neurons can transport light like fiber-optic communications channels.

Computer scientist Christopher Kanan discusses AI, large language models, and the responsible use of artificial general intelligence.

Placing two layers of special 2D materials together and turning them at large angles creates artificial atoms with intriguing optical properties.