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John Nichol smiling against a white background next to a thought bubble that says "what is quantum" near text that reads "ever wonder" for an explainer about quantum computing.
September 24, 2025

The strengths and limitations of computing advances are pushing the boundaries of what quantum machines can do.

The view from the rim of the caldera of Olympus Mons on Mars, the largest volcano in the solar system.
May 5, 2025

Wave-like landforms on Mars offer insights about the planet’s icy past, its potential habitability, and the physics of flowing granular materials.

A headshot of James C.M. Li with his title and birth/death dates.
May 1, 2025

Remembering Professor James C.M. Li

A beloved member of the Department of Mechanical Engineering faculty who was an iconic figure in the field of materials science has passed away.

Satellite imagery of the Gulf of Mexico showing swirling currents and ocean eddies.
January 31, 2025

A new Rochester study upends previous assumptions about how surface winds and ocean weather patterns interact.

GIF showing black and red swirling data visualized on the left and blue, green, and yellow visualized data on the right with "AI" in text in the middle.
October 16, 2024

At the Laboratory for Laser Energetics, ÌìÃÀÊÓÆµ scientists harness AI to bring fusion research into sharper focus.

An illustration of several colorful, hexagon shaped icons representing different academic fields like space engineering, music, math, AI, and genetics.
September 13, 2024

The range of recently launched degree programs reflects what students, the workforce, and the world need and want to become ever better.