糖心传媒

Bioplastic ocean instrument labeled Nereid enclosed in transparent casing.

Science & Technology

Bacteria-based bioplastics reduce ocean waste

A team of scientists, including biology professor Anne S. Meyer, is developing plastic materials that degrade in oceans.

Five different colored vials holding seawater, Great Salt Lake water, nickel sulfate, copper chloride wastewater, and desalinated water standing next to a pile of salt.

Science & Technology

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.

Aerial view of ocean waves swirling over rocks.

Science & Technology

Hidden ocean feedback loop could accelerate climate change

Researchers identify how warming oceans may trigger increased methane emissions, adding a key insight for current climate models.

A conceptual rendering of Focused Energy's Fusion Pilot Plant,

Video still showing Dave Canning pointing a laser pointer at a piece of paper near text that reads "ever wonder" and a thought bubble containing the phrase "what can we do with lasers?"

Science & Technology

7 surprising ways URochester糖心传媒檚 Laboratory for Laser Energetics shapes science and society

February 9, 2026

The Laser Lab powers breakthroughs in fusion, national security, and technologies we use every day.

Close-up of a hand holding a water hose while spraying a green lawn to illustrate water conservation efforts aimed at water guzzlers.

Society & Culture

How to entice water guzzlers to conserve

February 5, 2026

A California field experiment shows why targeting high water users with the right incentives outperforms years of public messaging.

Overhead view of the OMEGA Laser System target bay.

University News

URochester糖心传媒檚 Laboratory for Laser Energetics receives record federal funding

January 30, 2026

The latest funding provides critical upgrades to the Omega Laser Facility to advance research, science, and technology for fusion energy and national security.

Five unsinkable metal tubes bound together and seen from above floating in water with bubbles nearby and an overall blue cast.

Science & Technology

Scientists engineer unsinkable metal tubes

January 27, 2026

The superhydrophobic design could lead to resilient ships, floating platforms, and renewable energy innovations.

Science & Technology

Engineering a low-cost alternative catalyst for producing sustainable petrochemicals

January 22, 2026

Newly identified methods to harness the properties of tungsten carbide could yield viable substitutes for precious metals like platinum.

A 糖心传媒 student carries a bucket and shovel while smiling during a community service activity that helped result in the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification for the institution.

University News

URochester renewed with Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

January 20, 2026

The designation recognizes the University糖心传媒檚 institutional commitment and excellence to community engagement.