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Closeup profile view of eye on woman gazing straight ahead to illustrate fixational eye movement role in vision.
Science & Technology
February 23, 2023 | 11:48 am

Small, involuntary eye movements help us see a stable world

“Fixational” eye movements play a larger role in vision than previously thought, according to Rochester researchers.

topics: Center for Visual Science, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, featured-post-side, Michele Rucci, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Ukrainian person in hat and coat walks with cane on sidewalk past bombed building to illustrate what is happening in Ukraine.
Society & Culture
February 22, 2023 | 12:45 pm

A year at war: what’s next for Ukraine?

Political scientists Randall Stone and Hein Goemans discuss military developments, the efficacy of sanctions, and how to contain—and end—the war in Ukraine.

topics: Department of Political Science, Hein Goemans, Randall Stone, School of Arts and Sciences,
Actor playing Susanna in "The Crucible" fixes her costume in a mirror backstage.
The Arts
February 14, 2023 | 09:50 am

Changing the narrative about Blackness on the stage

By partnering with Black actors and artists, the International Theatre Program’s recent productions help give new dimension to marginalized characters.

topics: community engagement, diversity, featured-post-side, Institute for the Performing Arts, International Theatre Program, Nigel Maister, performing arts, School of Arts and Sciences,
Brian Daboll, who was named NFL Coach of the Year, looks upward while sporting New York Giants gear.
Society & Culture
February 10, 2023 | 09:49 am

Alumnus Brian Daboll named NFL Coach of the Year

Brian Daboll ’97 was selected the National Football League’s Coach of the Year by the Associated Press after leading the New York Giants to the playoffs in his first season. 

topics: alumni, athletics, awards, Department of Economics, School of Arts and Sciences,
pile of manganese metal on a white background.
Science & Technology
February 9, 2023 | 03:52 pm

New models shed light on life’s origin

Dustin Trail used experiments and zircon chemistry to build more accurate computer models of fluids that act as pathways from inner Earth to Earth’s surface.

topics: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, featured-post, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
From behind, person with hands behind back, removing wedding ring, showing temptation to cheat.
Society & Culture
January 26, 2023 | 02:27 pm

Reducing the temptation to cheat in relationships

Adopting your partner’s perspective may reduce your temptation to cheat, according to research by Gurit Birnbaum at Reichman University in Israel and Rochester’s Harry Reis.

topics: Department of Psychology, featured-post-side, Harry Reis, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Student holding camera stands in front of a case full of human skulls at a dark tourism destination.
Campus Life
January 19, 2023 | 09:58 am

The ethics of dark tourism

Julia Granato crisscrossed Europe to study human bone collection and display sites. Now she’s pondering what it means to display and visit human remains.

topics: Class of 2023, Department of Biology, Department of Religion and Classics, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Program in Archaeology Technology and Historical Structures, School of Arts and Sciences, undergraduate research,