Science & Technology New surface acoustic wave techniques could lead to surfing a quantum internet May 13, 2024 Researchers have developed new methods to couple light to sound waves that glide on surfaces.
Health & Medicine Rochester and Albany launch new Center of Excellence in RNA research May 10, 2024 The joint venture between the University of Rochester and University at Albany will drive economic development through research and training.
Society & Culture NATO at 75—powerful and necessary, or costly and obsolete? May 8, 2024 Created as a counterweight to the Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc, the military alliance may be more important now than ever. Political scientist Randall Stones explains why.
The Arts Musical documentary with Rochester roots gets a Pulitzer Prize nod May 8, 2024 Paper Pianos, a live-performance musical documentary written and co-created by the International Theatre Program’s Nigel Maister, tells the story of an Afghan musician and refugee Milad Yousufi.
Science & Technology Did a magnetic field collapse trigger the emergence of animals? May 2, 2024 Evidence suggests a weak magnetic field millions of years ago may have fueled the proliferation of life.
From the Magazine Flump! Splatter! Pop! May 1, 2024 Grace Stensland ’23, a sound designer and sound effects editor for animated films and TV, delights in odd noises.
From the Magazine Anastasiya Yushchenko: From the epicenter of war May 1, 2024 A Ukrainian political science student finds respite from war studying at the University of Rochester.
From the Magazine Dmitry Bykov: Satirizing Putin May 1, 2024 The Russian poet, journalist, and literary critic is teaching and lecturing at Rochester as part of the Humanities Center's Scholar in Exile program.
From the Magazine Healing arts and letters May 1, 2024 A new Medical Center department teams up with the Humanities Center to foster collaboration on both sides of Elmwood Avenue.
Campus & Community Art of Science competition attracts record number of entries. Here are this year’s winners. May 1, 2024 The annual event encourages University community members to explore the intersection of science, art, and technology.