The laser process creates a unique array of nano- and micro-scale structures on the surface of a regular tungsten filament—the tiny wire inside a light bulb—and theses structures make the tungsten become far more effective at radiating light. More Articles

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Adults who play a lot of action video games may be improving their eyesight, U.S. researchers said on Sunday. More Articles

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If a new study is any guide, the color red can make people's work more accurate, and blue can make people more creative. More Articles

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In a research milestone, the federal government will allow the world's first test in people of a therapy derived from human embryonic stem cells. More Articles

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Finance has fundamentally changed in America over the past 70 years. But the public oversight and regulation of how money moves and works has lagged far behind, said Joel Seligman.

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Located on the east end of Rush Rhees Library above the IT Center at the University of Rochester, the Gleason Library is intended as a collaborative workspace for students. Some student comments were translated into features of the library.

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An "electromagnetic wormhole" could make objects traveling through it invisible, scientists say. A group of mathematicians, including Allan Greenleaf of the University of Rochester, recently thought up a way to build such a device.

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"Researchers at the University of Rochester believe they have just confirmed a controversial theory of evolution. The X chromosome is a strikingly powerful force in the origin of new species.

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Standing on the corner diametric and seeing Eastman Theater, i had long thought it somewhat ugly and asymmetric. Now, i seldom require symmetry for beauty, but in this case the facade feels unbalanced without the wing George Eastman had originally intended.

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U of R president Joel Seligman announced today that he has a curable form of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

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Scientists have produced evidence to suggest that Europe was right to ban the beef industry from using growth promoters to increase yield. A US study has linked use of the chemicals to damage to human sperm.

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Video game addicts, rejoice: U.S. researchers have found that playing is actually good for your eyes, and despite all those dire warnings from your parents, it won't make you blind.

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Scientists at the University of Rochester have come up with a new "ballistic computing" chip design that could lead to 3,000-gigahertz — that's 3-terahertz — processors that produce very little heat.

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Makes. no. logical. sense.

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A local jogging club triggered a hazardous materials response at the University of Rochester on Sunday by running through a building and leaving trails of a suspicious white powder. The powder? Flour.

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