Posts categorized Science & Technology

Neuroscientists have found that children with autism spectrum disorder may not always process body movements effectively, especially if they’re distracted.

Humanity’s best looks at the universe so far were made possible by the contributions of scientists, engineers, and supporters—including University of Rochester community members.

The digital electronics designed, developed, and installed by Rochester researchers are an integral part of the world’s most powerful dark matter detector, now in operation at the Sanford Underground Research Facility.

Rochester biologists have for the first time used population genomics to study a selfish ‘supergene’ known as Segregation Distorter (SD) that skews genetic inheritance.

Certain young and healthy people show improved performance on cognitive tasks while walking, a finding that could guide scientists to identify markers for cognitive flexibility.

New findings about how the brain interprets sensory information may have applications for treating brain disorders and designing artificial intelligence.

BachDuet, developed by University of Rochester researchers, allows users to improvise duets with an artificial intelligence partner.

Compared to long, tedious hours of scanning by undergraduates, a breakthrough technology can detect monolayers with 99.9 percent accuracy—in far less time and at a fraction of the cost.

Rochester biologists who study the genetics of lifespan suggest new targets to combat aging and age-related diseases.

By clarifying the role of “real” and “virtual” charge carriers in laser-induced currents, researchers at Rochester and Erlangen have taken a decisive step toward creating ultrafast computers.