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baboon in cage
Science & Technology
May 3, 2013 | 08:42 pm

Making Sense of Monkey Math

The study tracked eight olive baboons, ages 4 to 14, in 54 separate trials of guess-which-cup-has-the-most-treats.

topics: Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
graphic showing stacked silver layers
Science & Technology
April 23, 2013 | 08:48 pm

New Optical Lenses, Now Even Better

Researchers have applied a sophisticated imaging technique to obtain the first 3D, high-resolution pictures of a recently developed type of optical lenses.

topics: Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Jannick Rolland, optics,
group of four scientists pose for a photo in their lab
Science & Technology
April 15, 2013 | 05:50 pm

New Sensor Could Help Detect Asteroids Near Earth

The Near Earth Object Camera (NEOCam) sensor is a new infrared-light detector to improve the performance and efficiency of the next generation of space-based asteroid-hunting telescopes.

topics: announcements, Department of Physics and Astronomy, optics, School of Arts and Sciences,
student riding modified trike
Campus Life
April 12, 2013 | 01:38 pm

Student Team Wins an International da Vinci Award

The five engineering students developed the MonoMano Cycling Control System, which enables riders to steer, brake, and shift gears on a recumbent tricycle with one hand.

topics: awards, disabilities, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences,
sitting girl, holding her head
Science & Technology
April 8, 2013 | 03:16 pm

Some Stress Can Be Your Friend

Rethink the way we view our shaky hands, pounding heart, and sweaty palms can help people perform better both mentally and physically.

topics: Department of Psychology, mental health, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Science & Technology
March 22, 2013 | 08:06 pm

EVENT: University Showcase Highlights Emerging Technologies

The half-day event is filled with poster presentations by university researchers showcasing their research, and industry and government representatives outlining their needs and resources.

topics: Center for Emerging and Innovative Sciences, energy, events, optics, photonics,
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Science & Technology
March 3, 2013 | 07:40 pm

Exploiting Subtleties in the Uncertainty Principle

Researchers at the University of Rochester and the University of Ottawa have applied a recently developed technique to directly measure for the first time the polarization states of light.

topics: photonics, quantum science, research finding, Robert Boyd,
Science & Technology
February 28, 2013 | 04:16 pm

Superbugs May Have a Soft Spot

Researchers have identified a weakness in at least one antibiotic-resistant superbug that scientists may be able to medically exploit.

topics: drug treatments, Gloria Culver, research finding,