Does it matter how much Democrats and Republicans hate each other? Yes, it does.
New research suggests partisan hostility can erode democratic institutions and functioning.
Rochester physicists find ‘spooky action at a distance’ at CERN
The researchers have confirmed that quantum entanglement persists between top quarks, the heaviest known fundamental particles.
Students, alumni receive national merit-based awards for study, research, and teaching
Undergraduates and alumni will travel the world as teachers, students, and researchers after receiving merit-based national awards during the 2023–24 academic year.
New surface acoustic wave techniques could lead to surfing a quantum internet
Researchers have developed new methods to couple light to sound waves that glide on surfaces.
Rochester and Albany launch new Center of Excellence in RNA research
The joint venture between the University of Rochester and University at Albany will drive economic development through research and training.
NATO at 75—powerful and necessary, or costly and obsolete?
Created as a counterweight to the Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc, the military alliance may be more important now than ever. Political scientist Randall Stones explains why.
Musical documentary with Rochester roots gets a Pulitzer Prize nod
Paper Pianos, a live-performance musical documentary written and co-created by the International Theatre Program’s Nigel Maister, tells the story of an Afghan musician and refugee Milad Yousufi.
Did a magnetic field collapse trigger the emergence of animals?
Evidence suggests a weak magnetic field millions of years ago may have fueled the proliferation of life.
Flump! Splatter! Pop!
Grace Stensland ’23, a sound designer and sound effects editor for animated films and TV, delights in odd noises.
Anastasiya Yushchenko: From the epicenter of war
A Ukrainian political science student finds respite from war studying at the University of Rochester.