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Fate of marine carbon confirms importance of polar oceans

A new study shows that the polar seas are much better than other regions of the ocean at trapping carbon from marine plankton.

painting of a family in the mid-19th century around a dinner table

In Goethe’s novel families, love is all that matters

Susan Gustafson's recently published book examines Johann Goethe's depiction of family in his literary works, which were cutting-edge compared to the actual state of marriage and family in early 19th-century Germany.

Couple sitting on back of car

Society & Culture

Come on baby, (re)light my fire

New research indicates that there are ways that couples can sustain—or relight—their passion. The study suggests that when men and women perceive their partners as responsive, they feel special and think of their partner as a valuable mate, which in turn boosts sexual desirability.

OMEGA laser beams

Science & Technology

Fusion for energy: significant progress, major challenges

In a review of the state of the research in this field, Rochester physicist Riccardo Betti concludes the goal of realizing abundant, clean energy from inertial confinement fusion remains elusive, despite recent significant progress.

illustration of observatory with gamma rays above

Science & Technology

Catching some gamma rays in central Mexico

Physicist Segev BenZvi and scientists at an ambitious observatory are using simple but groundbreaking tools understand the workings of cosmic and gamma rays in the Earth's atmosphere while also contributing to the search for dark matter.

Pablo Sierra points to a map on his desk

Society & Culture

Documenting a hometown’s history of slavery

History professor Pablo Sierra is working to document the forgotten history of the Africans who passed through the slave market in his hometown and contributed to the diverse culture of modern Mexico.

Photo of Pluto' s moon Charon

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Close encounters of a tidal kind could lead to cracks on icy moons

Until now, it was thought the cracks on icy moons such as Pluto’s Charon were the result of processes like plate tectonics. But new computer models suggest that the pull exerted by another object might have been the cause.

candy in a bowl

Society & Culture

Can’t resist temptation? That may not be a bad thing

A new study finds that what might have been described as "maladapted" behavior or a lack of self control may actually be beneficial and thoughtful behavior for children who have been raised in resource-poor environments.

baby sleeping

Society & Culture

Did human-like intelligence evolve to care for helpless babies?

A self-reinforcing cycle of large brains, early birth, vulnerable infants, and intelligent parents is at the center of a novel model of human intelligence developed by brain and cognitive science researchers.

graphic illustration of light reflecting off blocks

Science & Technology

A digital ‘Rochester Cloak’ to fit all sizes

Using the same mathematical framework as the Rochester Cloak, researchers have been able to use flat screen displays to extend the range of angles that can be hidden from view. Their method lays out how cloaks of arbitrary shapes, that work from multiple viewpoints, may be practically realized in the near future using commercially available digital devices.