Recent News
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URochester faculty garner recognition for professional accomplishments
University of Rochester faculty are honored for contributions to their respective fields.
What tiny fossils tell us about Earth’s changing oceans
For paleoceanographer Chiara Borrelli, microscopic fossils buried beneath the seafloor are a window into the oceans of the past—and a changing planet.
How IceCube opened a new window on the universe—and earned a Nobel Prize
URochester physicist Segev BenZvi explains how Nobel Prize–winning IceCube discovered high-energy neutrinos and opened a new window on the universe.
Why icy landscapes can behave like oobleck
URochester researchers use mathematical modeling to explore how wave-like soil patterns form—and what they could reveal about landscape stability.
Removing an inflammation-linked protein makes aging worse
URochester researchers have found that cGAS, a protein known for triggering inflammation, also plays a protective role.
4 myths about what it means to be a ‘good student’
URochester experts challenge common assumptions about academic success—and offer practical ways to become a more successful college student.
The Siren and the Sea: An odyssey, of sorts
For Rochester independent bookshop owner Jess Gale ’04, community is essential to both the journey and the destination.