Health & Medicine Three Rochester faculty join ranks of AAAS fellows April 18, 2024 This is the first time since 2009 that three University faculty members have been elected in one year.
Science & Technology New federal funding approved for Laboratory for Laser Energetics’ Omega Facility March 12, 2024 The funding enables LLE’s national security efforts in inertial confinement fusion, high-energy-density physics research, and laser technology development.
Science & Technology Plasma oscillations propel breakthroughs in fusion energy March 1, 2024 Rochester researchers have discovered a new class of plasma oscillations, paving the way for improved particle accelerators and commercial fusion energy.
Science & Technology Scientists create new ‘spark plug’ for fusion reactions February 5, 2024 Techniques developed with the Laboratory for Laser Energetics’ OMEGA laser system hold promise for sparking fusion at larger scales.
University News Faculty earn esteem and recognition for professional contributions January 31, 2024 The Air Force Office of Scientific Research, World Gastroenterology Organization, and National Academies of Practice are honoring Rochester faculty.
Science & Technology Scientists uncover link between the ocean’s weather and global climate December 20, 2023 Using mechanical rather than statistical analysis, an international team of scientists offers a new framework for understanding the climate system.
Science & Technology Machine learning boosts search for new materials December 19, 2023 Rochester scientists have developed deep-learning models that can sift through the massive amounts of data generated by X-ray diffraction techniques.
Science & Technology National Nuclear Security Administration awards record funding for Laser Lab December 13, 2023 The new cooperative agreement between NNSA and the University builds on the laboratory’s significant scientific productivity and contributions to national security efforts.
Science & Technology Rochester’s Laser Lab heads new national inertial fusion energy hub December 7, 2023 Federal funding brings together experts to chart a viable path to realizing fusion energy as a clean power source.
University News Faculty earn awards and accolades for research and leadership October 30, 2023 National academies, professional associations, a news publication, and a private foundation have recently recognized University of Rochester faculty members.