
That’s not Native American art. Or is it?
A Rochester art historian on the proliferation of indigenous fakes and replicas—and the blurry line between appropriation and admiration.

Why do we blink so much?
Researchers find that blinking plays a pivotal role in processing visual information—adding to a growing body of evidence revising our conventional views of vision.

Are these newly found rare cells a missing link in color perception?
Rochester researchers harnessed adaptive optics to gain insight into the complex workings of the retina and its role in processing color.

Physicists reach milestone in understanding the universe’s fundamental forces
Rochester researchers involved with CERN make groundbreaking measurements of the electroweak mixing angle, strengthening an understanding of particle physics.

DESI first-year data delivers unprecedented measurements of expanding universe
Scientists have analyzed the first batch of data from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument’s quest to map the universe and unravel the mysteries of dark energy.

Harmful ‘forever chemicals’ removed from water with new electrocatalysis method
A novel approach using laser-made nanomaterials made from nonprecious metals could lay the foundation for globally scalable remediation techniques.

Plasma oscillations propel breakthroughs in fusion energy
Rochester researchers have discovered a new class of plasma oscillations, paving the way for improved particle accelerators and commercial fusion energy.

The work of horror films
A collection of essays coedited by Jason Middleton explores the “monster” of late capitalism lurking in modern American horror films.

Reshaping our understanding of granular systems
Rochester researchers are uncovering the unexpected role of grain shape in the mixing of granular systems such as pharmaceuticals, cereal, and landslides.

Scientists create new ‘spark plug’ for fusion reactions
Techniques developed with the Laboratory for Laser Energetics’ OMEGA laser system hold promise for sparking fusion at larger scales.