Mind the revenue gap
Rochester political scientists have found that the large disparity in state revenue collection between Western and non-Western states didn’t happen until the 20th century—much later than commonly thought.
Study of headlines shows media bias is growing
A team from the Department of Computer Science used machine learning to analyze publications across the political spectrum.
New technique may help achieve mass production fusion energy
Dynamic shell formation has been demonstrated experimentally for the first time at the University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics.
Scientists edge toward scalable quantum simulations on a photonic chip
A system using photonics-based synthetic dimensions could be used to help explain complex natural phenomena.
SNAP work requirements: Did research lead to the homeless exemption?
Economist Elena Prager and coauthors have documented the disproportionate, negative effect of SNAP work requirements on homeless recipients.
The hidden role of lipid droplets in fertility and beyond
Research on fruit flies led by Michael Welte, a professor of biology, finds that lipid droplets play a role in cellular changes necessary for the growth of the egg—and could affect fertility in myriad organisms.
Plate tectonics not required for the emergence of life
The finding contradicts previous assumptions about the role of mobile plate tectonics in the development of life on Earth.
AI helps show how the brain’s fluids flow
A new, AI-based technique for measuring fluid flow in the brain could lead to treatments for diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
A colonial history: Jamestown, Plymouth and, yes, Bermuda
In a new book, Rochester historian Michael Jarvis argues that Bermuda belongs at the center, not the periphery, of the American colonial story.
Better breast cancer diagnosis through machine-learning ultrasound
Early results in a study by faculty at the Medical Center and the Hajim School show 98 percent accuracy in predicting malignant tissue.