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2024: The year in photos and video
University photographer J. Adam Fenster shares his favorite images that he made this year. Plus, a look back at 2024 in video.
Awards and accolades spotlight faculty contributions
Professional associations and scholarly organizations are recognizing the accomplishments of Rochester faculty.
How Neanderthal DNA influenced human survival
New research provides an updated timeline of human-Neanderthal interactions, revealing patterns in the genetic legacy of this ancient exchange.
Can sea sponge biology transform imaging technology?
Researchers draw inspiration from nature to create tiny, powerful microlenses for advanced image sensors.
Centromeres could be ‘hotspots’ for evolutionary innovation
New research with fruit flies reveals that centromeres, which are responsible for proper cell division, can rapidly reorganize over short time scales.
Sculpting the brain (without chisel or scalpel)
Scientists have developed a novel approach to human learning through noninvasive manipulation of brain activity patterns.
Undergraduate students use bacteria to create clean energy
The student-led team used synthetic biology to harness clean energy from bacteria while simultaneously capturing and storing carbon dioxide, taking home a gold medal in the process.
A ‘boom’ in women’s sports
Karen Durkin ’87 reflects on how women’s sports became big business.
Historic Bermuda reshapes our understanding of colonial America
Smithsonian Magazine highlights the role of a Rochester historian and archaeologist in unearthing Bermuda’s colonial origins.
Fear of public speaking? This Rochester professor has you covered
Amy Arbogast ’16 (PhD) offers six tips for helping people find their voice. Amy Arbogast ’16 (PhD) says she’s “always been a talker,” so forging a career in public speaking…