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Stormy swirls over Jupiter's northern hemisphere
Science & Technology
December 15, 2021 | 12:20 pm

Rochester scientists reveal the limits of machine learning for hydrogen models

Research from the Laboratory for Laser Energetics paves the way for more accurate computer models, which are needed to understand the interior of planets and the physical properties of nuclear fusion.

topics: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, research finding, Suxing Hu,
Boy standing by ocean looking through a telescope
Science & Technology
November 19, 2021 | 03:34 pm

Brief period of ‘blindness’ is essential for vision

Rochester vision scientists uncover new information about the role of tiny “fixational” eye movements in enabling us to see clearly.

topics: Center for Visual Science, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Michele Rucci, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Photo illustration of blue and red boxing gloves with rolls of US dollars in the background.
Society & Culture
November 19, 2021 | 02:05 pm

Are political parties getting in the way of our well-being?

On the contrary, a historical state-level analysis links party competition to increased public investment and greater social well-being.

topics: Department of Political Science, Gerald Gamm, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Array of six selfies.
Science & Technology
November 15, 2021 | 10:06 am

Software uses selfies to detect early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

Rochester computer scientist Ehsan Hoque and his colleagues have harnessed machine learning to accurately identify signs of the neurological disease by analyzing facial muscles.

topics: artificial intelligence, Department of Computer Science, Ehsan Hoque, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, health care, Medical Center, Parkinson's disease, Ray Dorsey, research finding,
Closeup of tweezers grasping tiny chip.
Science & Technology
November 12, 2021 | 11:19 am

Tiny chip provides a big boost in precision optics

Researchers at the Institute of Optics for first time distill novel interferometry into a photonic device.

topics: featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, research finding,
Electric car charging.
Science & Technology
November 8, 2021 | 11:04 am

Can electric cars help strengthen electrical grids?

Chemical engineering doctoral candidate Heta Gandhi and her advisor, assistant professor Andrew White, have developed a new computer model showing ways to sell surplus energy from electric vehicles to local grids.

topics: Andrew White, Department of Chemical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, research finding,
Person in mask holds up a tube containing bright pink liquid.
Science & Technology
November 3, 2021 | 12:28 pm

Researchers develop novel 3D printing technique to engineer biofilms

University of Rochester biologist Anne S. Meyer and her colleagues are studying how engineered biofilms closely mimic natural ones. Their research may aid in developing drugs to fight the negative effects of these microorganisms that adhere to surfaces.

topics: Anne S. Meyer, Department of Biology, featured-post-side, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,