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Science under the microscope of visual art
Thu, 05 May 2022
An art and geology double major, University of Rochester senior Gabrielle Meli brings scientific processes to her art.
Continue ReadingMoons may yield clues to what makes planets habitable
Tue, 01 Feb 2022
In the search for Earth-like planets, University of Rochester scientist Miki Nakajima turns to computer simulations of moon formations.
Continue ReadingBetter models of atmospheric ‘detergent’ can help predict climate change
Mon, 01 Nov 2021
New research from Rochester scientist Lee Murray will aid in building more accurate computer models of the hydroxyl radical, an important ‘detergent of the atmosphere.’
Continue ReadingLunar samples solve mystery of the moon’s supposed magnetic shield
Wed, 04 Aug 2021
Rochester geophysicists’ latest findings contradict longstanding assumptions about whether Earth's moon ever had a magnetic shield.
Continue ReadingEight Rochester undergraduates win scholarships for summer research in Germany
Tue, 18 May 2021
The DAAD-RISE program enables outstanding students in the sciences to conduct research at top German universities.
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