Science & Technology
Scientists directly prove the existence of a nuclear-spin dark state
February 12, 2025
Confirmation of this elusive state in quantum systems could lead to more efficient quantum devices.
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New technology could quash QR code phishing attacks
February 11, 2025
The improved QR code format would let smartphone users know if they’re heading to a secure website—or wading into a potential ‘quishing’ scam.
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How does the atmosphere affect ocean weather?
January 31, 2025
A new Rochester study upends previous assumptions about how surface winds and ocean weather patterns interact.
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Rochester’s Kevin Righter kept NASA space rocks free from contamination
January 30, 2025
Precise curation was necessary to discover that the Bennu asteroid sample contains building blocks of life on Earth.
Society & Culture
The truth may hurt. But for couples, it’s worth it.
January 30, 2025
In a new study of more than 200 couples, a team of Rochester psychologists reveals the truth about honesty in answering tough relationship questions.
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How Neanderthal DNA influenced human survival
December 16, 2024
New research provides an updated timeline of human-Neanderthal interactions, revealing patterns in the genetic legacy of this ancient exchange.
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Can sea sponge biology transform imaging technology?
December 13, 2024
Researchers draw inspiration from nature to create tiny, powerful microlenses for advanced image sensors.
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Centromeres could be ‘hotspots’ for evolutionary innovation
December 10, 2024
New research with fruit flies reveals that centromeres, which are responsible for proper cell division, can rapidly reorganize over short time scales.
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Sculpting the brain (without chisel or scalpel)
December 9, 2024
Scientists have developed a novel approach to human learning through noninvasive manipulation of brain activity patterns.
Society & Culture
Why the powerful are more likely to cheat
November 18, 2024
Psychologists have found a correlation between a person’s self-perception of power and their (un)willingness to remain faithful.