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.
Rochester students invent solutions for project sponsors ranging from major league sports teams to researchers in Costa Rica.
That’s not Native American art. Or is it?
A Rochester art historian on the proliferation of indigenous fakes and replicas—and the blurry line between appropriation and admiration.
Art of Science competition attracts record number of entries. Here are this year’s winners.
The annual event encourages University community members to explore the intersection of science, art, and technology.
Why do we blink so much?
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.
April 2024 in Photos
From totality to Springfest and everything in between, here’s how we spent April at the University of Rochester.
Rachel Whitmoyer ’24, a double major in physics and philosophy, brings her work as an emergency medical technician to bear on her studies at Rochester.
The history professor leads his class back in time to analyze events that shaped today’s world.
Harmful ‘forever chemicals’ removed from water with new electrocatalysis method
A novel approach using laser-made nanomaterials made from nonprecious metals could lay the foundation for globally scalable remediation techniques.
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University of Rochester faculty regularly earn accolades for their contributions to research, scholarship, education, and community engagement.
Kate Sheeran named Eastman School of Music Dean
Sheeran, who is a graduate of Eastman, will be the school’s eighth dean and the first woman to hold the role.
Carstensen is a research psychologist and internationally renowned expert on aging and the effects on well-being of extended lifetimes.