Science & Technology New surface acoustic wave techniques could lead to surfing a quantum internet May 13, 2024 Researchers have developed new methods to couple light to sound waves that glide on surfaces.
Science & Technology Did a magnetic field collapse trigger the emergence of animals? May 2, 2024 Evidence suggests a weak magnetic field millions of years ago may have fueled the proliferation of life.
Society & Culture That’s not Native American art. Or is it? April 25, 2024 A Rochester art historian on the proliferation of indigenous fakes and replicas—and the blurry line between appropriation and admiration.
Science & Technology Why do we blink so much? April 19, 2024 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.
Health & Medicine Are these newly found rare cells a missing link in color perception? April 15, 2024 Rochester researchers harnessed adaptive optics to gain insight into the complex workings of the retina and its role in processing color.
Science & Technology DESI first-year data delivers unprecedented measurements of expanding universe April 5, 2024 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.
Science & Technology Harmful ‘forever chemicals’ removed from water with new electrocatalysis method March 5, 2024 A novel approach using laser-made nanomaterials made from nonprecious metals could lay the foundation for globally scalable remediation techniques.
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.
The Arts The work of horror films February 20, 2024 A collection of essays coedited by Jason Middleton explores the "monster" of late capitalism lurking in modern American horror films.
Science & Technology Reshaping our understanding of granular systems February 9, 2024 Rochester researchers are uncovering the unexpected role of grain shape in the mixing of granular systems such as pharmaceuticals, cereal, and landslides.