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Couple sitting on back of car
Society & Culture
July 20, 2016 | 03:37 pm

Come on baby, (re)light my fire

New research indicates that there are ways that couples can sustain—or relight—their passion. The study suggests that when men and women perceive their partners as responsive, they feel special and think of their partner as a valuable mate, which in turn boosts sexual desirability.

topics: Department of Psychology, Harry Reis, Natural Sciences, relationships, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
OMEGA laser beams
Science & Technology
July 7, 2016 | 07:44 am

Fusion for energy: significant progress, major challenges

In a review of the state of the research in this field, Rochester physicist Riccardo Betti concludes the goal of realizing abundant, clean energy from inertial confinement fusion remains elusive, despite recent significant progress.

topics: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Physics and Astronomy, energy, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, high-energy-density physics, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
illustration of observatory with gamma rays above
Science & Technology
June 10, 2016 | 12:27 pm

Catching some gamma rays in central Mexico

Physicist Segev BenZvi and scientists at an ambitious observatory are using simple but groundbreaking tools understand the workings of cosmic and gamma rays in the Earth’s atmosphere while also contributing to the search for dark matter.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, global engagement, Mexico, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, Segev BenZvi,
Pablo Sierra points to a map on his desk
Society & Culture
June 2, 2016 | 10:16 am

Documenting a hometown’s history of slavery

History professor Pablo Sierra is working to document the forgotten history of the Africans who passed through the slave market in his hometown and contributed to the diverse culture of modern Mexico.

topics: Department of History, global engagement, Humanities Center, Mexico, Pablo Miguel Sierra Silva, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Photo of Pluto' s moon Charon
Science & Technology
May 25, 2016 | 11:13 am

Close encounters of a tidal kind could lead to cracks on icy moons

Until now, it was thought the cracks on icy moons such as Pluto’s Charon were the result of processes like plate tectonics. But new computer models suggest that the pull exerted by another object might have been the cause.

topics: Alice Quillen, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Natural Sciences, planets, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
candy in a bowl
Society & Culture
May 24, 2016 | 03:00 pm

Can’t resist temptation? That may not be a bad thing

A new study finds that what might have been described as “maladapted” behavior or a lack of self control may actually be beneficial and thoughtful behavior for children who have been raised in resource-poor environments.

topics: child development, Department of Psychology, featured-post, Melissa Sturge-Apple, Mt. Hope Family Center, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
baby sleeping
Society & Culture
May 23, 2016 | 04:02 pm

Did human-like intelligence evolve to care for helpless babies?

A self-reinforcing cycle of large brains, early birth, vulnerable infants, and intelligent parents is at the center of a novel model of human intelligence developed by brain and cognitive science researchers.

topics: Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, parenting, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
graphic illustration of light reflecting off blocks
Science & Technology
May 19, 2016 | 10:30 am

A digital ‘Rochester Cloak’ to fit all sizes

Using the same mathematical framework as the Rochester Cloak, researchers have been able to use flat screen displays to extend the range of angles that can be hidden from view. Their method lays out how cloaks of arbitrary shapes, that work from multiple viewpoints, may be practically realized in the near future using commercially available digital devices.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, featured-post-side, Institute of Optics, research finding,
hand holding piece of clear indium tin oxide
Science & Technology
April 28, 2016 | 02:01 pm

Researchers demonstrate record optical nonlinearity

A team led by Robert Boyd has demonstrated that the transparent, electrical conductor indium tin oxide can result in up to 100 times greater nonlinearity than other known materials, a potential ‘game changer’ for photonics applications.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Materials Science Program, photonics, research finding, Robert Boyd, School of Arts and Sciences,
Sudarshan Jayaraman
Society & Culture
April 11, 2016 | 07:39 am

Cross-border financing squeezes domestic banking sector

A new study coauthored by accounting professor Sudarshan Jayaraman predicts that access to cross-border financing by multinational firms reduces the firms’ reliance on domestic banks, causing those banks to take on more risk to remain competitive.

topics: global engagement, research finding, Simon Business School,