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NSF selects Rochester, New York, and Finger Lakes region as national laser innovation hub
The URochester-led NSF STELLAR Engine launches with $15 million in federal funding.
A new way to prepare doctors for difficult conversations
URochester researchers have developed SOPHIE, a virtual ‘patient’ that trains doctors to communicate better.
The Magnus effect: The science that allows soccer players to ‘bend it like Beckham’
‘Miracle’ goals scored from seemingly impossible angles are made possible by physics.
The biggest misconception about vision? That you see reality
Human vision isn’t a direct recording of the world. That’s why virtual and augmented reality still struggle to replicate it.
Driven to be ever better through off-roading
URochester students gain hands-on engineering experience through designing, building, and racing off-road vehicles together.
How AI helps World Cup referees make the call
Computer vision won’t replace referees at the World Cup. But it can help them make better calls when every inch matters.
An out-of-this-world design hits the high notes
Medicine, engineering, and pedagogy experts harmonize to help a French horn student overcome a rare throat condition.
Awards spotlight accomplishments of URochester faculty
An NSF CAREER Award, young scholar recognition, and a hall of fame induction are among recent faculty achievements.
AI reveals how the brain clears harmful waste
The new approach combines MRI scans and AI tools to measure fluid flow linked to diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
New method turns ocean water into drinking water, without waste
The energy-efficient desalination system produces fresh water without chemical additives and transforms leftover salts into useful materials.