Science & Technology

Science & Technology

How to design autonomous machines that are more reliable and less costly

October 3, 2024

An international team of computer scientists has developed a new method to reduce cost-safety tradeoffs.

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Turning brain cells on using the power of light

October 3, 2024

Rochester researchers have refined the noninvasive method of bioluminescent optogenetics to activate parts of the brain.

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Why teens with autism struggle with speech intonation

September 16, 2024

A new study reveals that difficulties in adapting to changes in speech patterns may affect how adolescents with autism understand tone and meaning.

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Patented ultrasound technologies improve diagnosis for cancer and other diseases

September 12, 2024

New technologies developed at Rochester could soon help make ultrasound a more powerful tool for diagnosing cancer, liver disease, and other pathologies.

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New record set in the search for dark matter—with a major assist from Rochester scientists

August 26, 2024

Researchers collaborating on the world’s most sensitive dark matter detector credit Rochester’s contributions in detecting weakly interacting massive particles.

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Cleaning up the aging brain

August 15, 2024

Rochester scientists are restoring the brain’s trash disposal system with a drug currently used to induce labor.

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New ligand-guided technique enhances drug development

August 8, 2024

Researchers led by Shauna Paradine use chemical “helpers“ called ligands to guide reactions with extreme precision.

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Who is more polarized about AI—the tech community or the general public?

July 30, 2024

An analysis of nearly 34,000 comments on Reddit provides new insights about perceptions of AI after ChatGPT’s launch.

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Is a gamma-ray laser possible?

July 22, 2024

Federal funding will allow Rochester scientists and their European collaborators to study the feasibility of coherent light sources beyond x-rays.

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New technique pinpoints nanoscale ‘hot spots’ in electronics to improve their longevity

July 17, 2024

Rochester engineers have developed a way to spot tiny, overheated components that cause electronics’ performance to degrade.

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In the hunt for a second Earth, look to small planets

June 17, 2024

The recommendation is based on new research from Rochester scientists about the role of streaming instability in forming moons and planets.

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Pair plasmas found in deep space can now be generated in the lab

June 12, 2024

An international team of scientists has developed a novel way to experimentally produce plasma ‘fireballs’ on Earth.