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illustration of small groups of people from above who are connected by lines on the ground.
Science & Technology
April 8, 2022 | 08:14 am

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.

topics: data science, Department of Physics and Astronomy, featured-post-side, Gourab Ghoshal, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
quantum processor semiconductor chip connected to a circuit board
Science & Technology
March 21, 2022 | 02:15 pm

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.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, John Nichol, quantum science, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Researchers looking on at wall-sized, vividly colored screens showing simulations of laser-driven experiments.
Science & Technology
March 14, 2022 | 11:19 am

Tracing the evolution of galaxy clusters

Petros Tzeferacos, an associate professor of physics and astronomy and a senior scientist at LLE, and colleagues from Chicago and Oxford have replicated in a laboratory setting conditions that exist within galaxy clusters.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Petros Tzeferacos, School of Arts and Sciences,
white eels shaped like a circle on a black background
Science & Technology
March 7, 2022 | 02:21 pm

WATCH: Vinegar eels ‘do the wave’

This never-before-seen style of collective motion isn’t the only finding that surprised Rochester researchers about the organisms.

topics: Alice Quillen, Department of Physics and Astronomy, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Photo-illustration of four versions of Earth to show evolution of planetary intelligence.
Science & Technology
February 16, 2022 | 12:07 pm

Can a planet have a mind of its own?

Adam Frank, the Helen F. and Fred H. Gowen Professor of Physics and Astronomy, asks, if a planet with life has a life of its own, can it also have a mind of its own?

topics: Adam Frank, Department of Physics and Astronomy, featured-post, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
John Thomas with books lining shelves in the background.
Science & Technology
January 31, 2022 | 08:51 am

At age 80, John Thomas writes new chapter in an illustrious career

The Rochester professor emeritus and new American Astronomical Society fellow now explores the brain’s waste disposal system.

topics: awards, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Neurology, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Douglas Kelley, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Maiken Nedergaard, School of Arts and Sciences,
Side-by-side portraits of Nicholas Bigelow and Michael Scott.
Science & Technology
January 26, 2022 | 09:13 am

Two Rochester researchers named AAAS fellows

The world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific society has recognized Nicholas Bigelow and Michael Scott for their distinguished efforts to advance science.

topics: awards, Department of Computer Science, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Nicholas Bigelow, School of Arts and Sciences,
Joseph Eberly
Science & Technology
November 23, 2021 | 08:57 am

Joseph Eberly honored as a ‘true visionary’ in optics

Joseph Eberly, the Andrew Carnegie Professor of Physics and a professor of optics, is recognized for pioneering contributions to quantum optics theory.

topics: awards, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, School of Arts and Sciences,