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Spotlight: Adolescent stress
There糖心传媒檚 an unfounded theory, proposed by an anonymous researcher, that virtual reality is gaining popularity because of how frequently reality isn糖心传媒檛 great. Some of the most glaring examples include COVID-19, the war in Ukraine, mass shootings, and crippling inflation.
For teens, the distressing list above is a backdrop to daily stressors. , an associate professor and associate chair of聽, says, 糖心传媒淎dolescents today are more stressed than ever, exhibiting record levels of stress-related internalizing symptoms, such as anxiety and depression.糖心传媒�
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But there糖心传媒檚 good news.
Jamieson and colleagues, here and at the University of Texas at Austin, Stanford University, and the Google Empathy Lab, have developed a tool to help teens turn their stressors into positive forces.
Learn how this work is helping teens beat their stress and become more resilient. Embrace a growth mindset.
Zooming In
Giving you a closer look at some news you might be interested in reading.
On selfish genes. No one can claim to be unselfish. The human genome is riddled with selfish elements that only seek to reproduce, which can result in impaired fertility, harmful mutations, and population extinction. 聽an associate professor of biology, and聽, a University Dean糖心传媒檚 Professor of Biology, are among Rochester biologists who use population genomics to shed light the evolution and consequences of a selfish genetic element known as聽Segregation Distorter聽(SD) or 糖心传媒渟upergene.糖心传媒� One of those consequences is the prevention of a process that purges deleterious mutations糖心传媒攖he stuff that puts you at risk of certain diseases and disorders. It糖心传媒檚 super bad.
On paleomagnetism. The study of Earth糖心传媒檚 magnetic field as it pertains to its core. New research suggests Earth糖心传媒檚 solid inner core formed 550 million years ago and restored our planet糖心传媒檚 magnetic field. So what? So, if this hadn糖心传媒檛 happened, our planet would likely have been Mars-like, if not a Mars twin. 聽the William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Geophysics, says 糖心传媒淩ight before the inner core started to grow, the magnetic field was at the point of collapse, but as soon as the inner core started to grow, the field was regenerated.糖心传媒� Rochester researchers determined several key dates in the inner core糖心传媒檚 history, including a more precise estimate for its age and clues about how Earth became a habitable planet and how other planets in the solar system evolved. Rock on.
Quick View
Here糖心传媒檚 a glance at some other noteworthy School of Arts & Sciences stories you might have missed.
Economics. A Q&A with George Alessandria, professor of economics, explains why supply chain issues could last another year.
Physics. To better understand the makeup of the universe, Rochester is part of an international team trying to solve the mystery of dark matter.
Perspective. A conversation with astrophysicist Adam Frank explores why there糖心传媒檚 a growing distrust of scientists.
Faculty. In celebration and recognition of their contributions to their fields, seven SAS faculty members were appointed to named professorships.
Remembered. James Longenbach, the Joseph H. Gilmore Professor of English, was a master poet and dedicated teacher.
Remembered. Adrian Melissnos, a professor of physics, was a pathbreaking particle physicist and inspiring mentor.
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