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two small metal discs submerged in a glass beaker filled with water, one stays sunk at the bottom, the other floats up to the surface
Science & Technology
November 6, 2019 | 02:04 pm

Superhydrophobic metal that won’t sink

Inspired by diving bell spiders and rafts of fire ants, Rochester researchers have created a metallic structure that is so water repellent, it refuses to sink—no matter how often it is forced into water or how much it is damaged.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Materials Science Program, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
person with their fingers crossed behind their back.
Society & Culture
November 1, 2019 | 11:55 am

How much do we lie when sex is on the brain?

A new study shows the extent to which people will change their own opinions to conform to a stranger’s, or lie about their number of past sexual partners, when the sexual systems of the brain have been activated.

topics: Department of Psychology, Harry Reis, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
a couple holding hands loosely while walking along a waterfront.
Society & Culture
October 29, 2019 | 03:09 pm

Do open relationships work?

Past studies have attempted to gauge the success of nonmonogamous relationships. Now a Rochester team has studied the distinctions and nuances within various types of nonmonogamous relationships and found that solid communication is key.

topics: Department of Psychology, relationships, research finding, Ronald Rogge, School of Arts and Sciences,
historical image of a Native American mother holding a child in a papoose
Society & Culture
October 23, 2019 | 12:43 pm

Native Americans, government authorities, and reproductive politics

In her book, historian Brianna Theobald traces the long history of efforts by federal and local authorities to manage the reproductive lives of Native families, and the widespread activism that arose as a result.

topics: Department of History, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
view of the ocean from space.
Science & Technology
October 10, 2019 | 10:07 am

Using machine learning to understand climate change

In a vast ocean where direct observational data is scarce, Rochester researchers are using data science to understand how shallow coastal waters and deep oceans contribute to the methane found in the atmosphere.

topics: climate change, data science, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, featured-post-side, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Nancy Chen smiles as a bird sits on her hand.
Science & Technology
September 26, 2019 | 02:47 pm

Understanding an endangered species, bird by bird

Rochester biologist Nancy Chen is mapping the evolutionary forces affecting an endangered species of Florida birds, and raising fundamental questions about how and why species go extinct.

topics: Department of Biology, featured-post-side, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
John Nichol and two PhD students smile for a photo in his lab.
Science & Technology
September 25, 2019 | 01:25 pm

One small step for electrons, one giant leap for quantum computers

Quantum computing has revolutionary potential, but transferring information within a quantum system remains a challenge. By transferring the state of electrons, Rochester research brings scientists one step closer to creating fully functional quantum computers.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, John Nichol, quantum science, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, URnano,
Row of number 2 yellow pencils atop lined paper to illustrate that not all charter schools are created equal.
Society & Culture
August 6, 2019 | 01:39 pm

Charter schools are not all equal

Rochester economist John Singleton’s research could help educational policymakers to craft guidelines and practices for charter schools that are in the best interests of all students.

topics: Department of Economics, education, featured-post-side, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
close-up of volcanic hotspot lava flow
Science & Technology
July 31, 2019 | 01:38 pm

Researchers solve ‘hot spot’ debate

Volcanic hot spots such as the ones that created the Hawaiian Islands have long been considered stationary points, but new data analyses provide conclusive evidence that hot spots are not fixed but are moving.

topics: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, featured-post-side, John Tarduno, research finding,
four test tubes side by side, containing a graphene substance of different colors
Science & Technology
July 10, 2019 | 11:12 am

Will your future computer be made using bacteria?

Graphene is a revolutionary nanomaterial, the discovery of which led to a Nobel Prize. By mixing graphite with bacteria, Rochester scientists are making graphene easier and more environmentally friendly to produce, paving the way for future products and applications.

topics: Anne S. Meyer, Department of Biology, featured-post-side, Materials Science Program, nanotechnology, research finding, URnano,