A new solar desalination breakthrough turns seawater into drinking water while eliminating brine waste and…
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The University of Rochester, located in Rochester, New York, is a distinguished private research university renowned for its commitment to research and education. Established in 1850, it offers a unique curriculum that emphasizes individualized learning and research opportunities across a wide range of disciplines, including the humanities, engineering, music, and medicine. The university is home to the esteemed Eastman School of Music, the Simon Business School, and the Strong Memorial Hospital, making significant contributions to both the arts and sciences. Known for its “Meliora” (“Ever Better”) motto, the University of Rochester fosters an environment where students and faculty strive to expand knowledge, improve lives, and make broader societal contributions.
Warming oceans could unlock a hidden methane boost that speeds up climate change. The oceans…
A new sound-based laser could measure gravity with unprecedented precision and reshape navigation technology. Since…
Deep within massive rocky exoplanets, hidden oceans of molten rock may be generating powerful magnetic…
Scientists have long studied unusually long-lived animals for clues to aging, but applying those insights…
A low-cost industrial metal just proved it can beat platinum at recycling plastic and powering…
Engineers have created metal tubes that won’t sink, even when smashed full of holes, bringing…
Scientists have mapped the atomic interactions that make nanoscale catalysts so effective at converting propane…
Researchers have developed a solar thermoelectric generator that is 15 times more efficient than the…
The Rochester Quantum Network transmits information by sending single photons through two fiber-optic telecommunications lines.…
Wave-like landforms on Mars provide clues about the planet’s icy history, its potential to support…
Scientists have uncovered a new vulnerability in leukemia cells: their dependence on taurine, a molecule…
Researchers in optics and brain and cognitive science are investigating whether neurons can transmit light…
New research uncovers unexpected ways atmospheric winds impact ocean eddies, influencing ocean weather patterns with…
A study examines how repeated head impacts can result in long-term brain injuries and explores…
The method employs ultrathin membranes to capture small packets of cellular material known as extracellular…
Federal funding will enable University of Rochester scientists, in collaboration with their European partners, to…
Researchers have developed new methods for coupling light to surface-gliding sound waves. Researchers at the…