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Pink rod-shaped Enterobacteriaceae bacteria illustration.
Science & Technology
October 1, 2020 | 11:58 am

A route to better antibiotics: understanding ‘stressed bacteria’

Rochester biologist Anne S. Meyer’s research into the mechanisms behind bacteria’s responses may lead to more effective antibiotics and less antibiotic resistance.

topics: Anne S. Meyer, Department of Biology, featured-post, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Illustration of OSIRIS-REx collecting samples on an asteroid surface.
Science & Technology
July 17, 2020 | 01:38 pm

New data about asteroid surfaces will help explorers touch down safely

Using sand, marbles, and mathematical modeling, Rochester researchers from across departments worked to improve the accuracy of data collected from the surfaces of asteroids.

topics: Alice Quillen, Department of Computer Science, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Physics and Astronomy, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Replenishment oiler USNS Joshua Humphreys refuels USS Boxer.
Science & Technology
July 15, 2020 | 09:11 am

This low-cost catalyst helps turn seawater into fuel at scale

For the first time, Rochester chemical engineers have demonstrated that a “potassium-promoted” chemical catalyst can be used to convert seawater into fuel on an industrial scale.

topics: Department of Chemical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Marc Porosoff, research finding,
Close up of the bodies and arms of two women in saris wearing bracelets and holding electoral commission identity cards.
Society & Culture
May 12, 2020 | 01:27 pm

Women quotas in politics lead to unintended consequences

Female electoral quota systems are designed to increase the representation of women in politics, but may curtail representation in other respects, Rochester political scientists find.

topics: Alexander Lee, Department of Political Science, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
a sign posted outside a business reads PLEASE REMEMBER SOCIAL DISTANCING 6 FEET APART THANK YOU
Society & Culture
May 11, 2020 | 03:59 pm

Social distancing has stabilized, but failed to reverse, the spread of COVID-19

According to a new study by data scientists, social distancing measures like closing schools and restaurants sharply decreased the doubling rate of confirmed cases, but COVID-19 is still spreading.

topics: COVID-19, data science, Department of Public Health Sciences, Elaine Hill, Goergen Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Medical Center, research finding,
glow over earth's horizon
Science & Technology
April 24, 2020 | 02:18 pm

Research provides new insights into the evolution of stars

The High-Energy-Density Physics Theory Group at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics studied how matter under high-pressure conditions might emit or absorb radiation.

topics: Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, high-energy-density physics, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Philip Nilson, planets, research finding, Suxing Hu,
illustration of American flag being torn in two
Society & Culture
April 23, 2020 | 12:14 pm

Perception of US democracy tanks after Trump impeachment

The nonpartisan Bright Line Watch research group finds that perceptions of the health of US democracy clearly declined after the president’s impeachment.

topics: Department of Political Science, government, Gretchen Helmke, research finding,