How the genetic few can sway the many
A study of fire ants reveals the surprising power of genetics in shaping social organization and group behavior.
Why don’t bats get cancer?
Rochester scientists discover that long-lived bats resist cancer thanks to strong immune systems and protective genes—findings that could offer new insights into human aging and disease prevention.
New laser smaller than a penny can measure objects at ultrafast rates
The chip-scale laser has applications ranging from guiding autonomous vehicles to detecting gravitational waves.
Pioneering physicist and optical scientist Joseph Eberly remembered
His serendipitous original foray into optics research would help advance the fields of quantum optics and optical physics.
University of Rochester and RIT develop experimental quantum communications network
The Rochester Quantum Network uses single photons to transmit information over dual fiber-optic telecommunications lines.
Mars surface patterns resemble Earth, revealing secrets of its past
Wave-like landforms on Mars offer insights about the planet’s icy past, its potential habitability, and the physics of flowing granular materials.
New molecule could pave the way for more efficient computers
A team of scientists has developed the “world’s most electrically conductive organic molecule.”
Text-to-video AI blossoms with new metamorphic video capabilities
Using time-lapse videos as training data, computer scientists have developed video generators that simulate the physical world more accurately.
Do neurons transmit light?
Rochester researchers aim to determine if neurons can transport light like fiber-optic communications channels.
How artificial general intelligence could learn like a human
Computer scientist Christopher Kanan discusses AI, large language models, and the responsible use of artificial general intelligence.