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‘Ghostly’ neutrinos provide new path to study protons
Wed, 01 Feb 2023
In groundbreaking research led by researchers from the University of Rochester, scientists from the international collaboration MINERvA have, for the first time, used a beam of hard-to-detect neutrinos to investigate the structure of protons.
Continue ReadingNew method to control electron spin paves the way for efficient quantum computers
Fri, 27 Jan 2023
The method, developed by researchers including John Nichol, an associate professor of physics, overcomes the limitations of electron spin resonance.
Continue ReadingReducing the temptation to cheat in relationships
Thu, 26 Jan 2023
Adopting your partner’s perspective may reduce your temptation to cheat, according to research by Gurit Birnbaum at Reichman University in Israel and Rochester's Harry Reis.
Continue ReadingFlash Center moves to Rochester, advances cutting-edge physics research
Fri, 06 Jan 2023
The Flash Center—devoted to computer simulations to advance understanding of astrophysics, plasma science, high-energy-density physics, and fusion energy—has moved from the University of Chicago to Rochester.
Continue ReadingLasers usher in a new era of astronomy
Thu, 05 Jan 2023
Large-scale, laser-based experiments have recently revolutionized astrophysics, writes Rochester professor Adam Frank, allowing scientists to recreate the cosmos in science labs.
Continue ReadingRecent national awards and accolades distinguish Rochester faculty
Wed, 04 Jan 2023
Faculty have received honors from professional organizations such as the National Bureau of Economic Research, the Modern Language Association, and the National Academy of Inventors.
Continue ReadingWhy is a 16th-century tradition attracting activists on the Christian right?
Tue, 03 Jan 2023
Scholar Anna Rosensweig explains how early modern resistance theory is inspiring far-right individuals to defy local, state, and federal laws.
Continue Reading2022 midterm elections show a silver lining for US democracy
Thu, 22 Dec 2022
A post-2022-midterm election poll by Bright Line Watch finds increased trust in the fairness of elections.
Continue ReadingRochester’s college-in-prison program becomes western New York’s prison education hub
Thu, 15 Dec 2022
The Mellon Foundation has renewed its support for the Rochester Education Justice Initiative with an additional three-year, $1 million grant.
Continue ReadingNew award sends humanities graduate students abroad
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
Four Rochester doctoral candidates will research in archives in a dozen countries as recipients of the Meliora Global Scholars grant.
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