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Solitary bee nesting structure on a display in a field. The bee domicile has several hexagonal nesting places and is accompanied by the word "Suboptimal"
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March 10, 2025 | 04:28 pm

Creating pollinator habitat through art

A new installation on the University of Rochester’s River Campus provides solitary bees with a place to nest while offering students and faculty an opportunity to reflect on the importance…

UR-branded safety glasses for viewing the April 8 total solar eclipse are photographed February 6, 2024. // photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester
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October 18, 2024 | 03:09 pm

Solar eclipse glasses repurposed for others

Ever wonder what happened to all the unwanted protective eyewear from the solar eclipse in April? Through a partnership with Astronomers Without Borders, the University of Rochester Sustainability Office donated…