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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 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 ReadingCities on asteroids? It could work—in theory
Thu, 08 Dec 2022
A popular science fiction idea in TV shows like Amazon’s The Expanse, Rochester scientists are using physics and engineering principles to show how asteroids could be future viable space habitats.
Continue ReadingSeed funding reflects how data science, AR/VR transform research at Rochester
Mon, 17 Oct 2022
The University’s Goergen Institute for Data Science supports collaborative projects across all disciplines.
Continue ReadingAdrian Melissinos remembered as a pathbreaking particle physicist, mentor
Fri, 05 Aug 2022
The long-time Rochester physics professor emeritus studied the mysteries surrounding dark matter and other phenomena in particle physics.
Continue ReadingNASA brings standards of evidence to the search for UFOs
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
America’s space agency is convening a commission to investigate unidentified flying objects. In a Newsweek op-ed, Adam Frank explains why NASA’s involvement could be a game changer.
Continue ReadingCan the public’s trust in science—and scientists—be restored?
Wed, 20 Jul 2022
Rochester astrophysicist Adam Frank says distrust jeopardizes the country’s future as an economic powerhouse.
Continue ReadingStar struck: Dispatches from the James Webb Space Telescope
Tue, 12 Jul 2022
Humanity’s best looks at the universe so far were made possible by the contributions of scientists, engineers, and supporters—including University of Rochester community members.
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