
How the genetic few can sway the many
A study of fire ants reveals the surprising power of genetics in shaping social organization and group behavior.

How AI is transforming business, education, and the future of work
Rochester faculty discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on education and how harnessing AI is essential for future-proofing the workforce.

Sculpting the brain (without chisel or scalpel)
Scientists have developed a novel approach to human learning through noninvasive manipulation of brain activity patterns.

Turning brain cells on using the power of light
Rochester researchers have refined the noninvasive method of bioluminescent optogenetics to activate parts of the brain.

September 2024 in Photos
Fall colors and crisp temperatures are on the horizon. Here’s a look at how we spent September.

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

Why do we blink so much?
Researchers find that blinking plays a pivotal role in processing visual information—adding to a growing body of evidence revising our conventional views of vision.

November 2023 in photos
Before we turn the calendar to December, here’s a look back at some images captured in November across the University.

September 2023 in photos
Take a brief look back at some memorable moments captured at Rochester in September.

Small, involuntary eye movements help us see a stable world
“Fixational” eye movements play a larger role in vision than previously thought, according to Rochester researchers.