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A scientist wearing lab googles and gloves examines a beaker of water containing PFAS chemicals.

Harmful ‘forever chemicals’ removed from water with new electrocatalysis method

A novel approach using laser-made nanomaterials created from nonprecious metals could lay the foundation for globally scalable remediation techniques.

New pollution solution

Science & Technology
March 1, 2024 | 01:47 pm

Plasma oscillations propel breakthroughs in fusion energy

Rochester researchers have discovered a new class of plasma oscillations, paving the way for improved particle accelerators and commercial fusion energy.

topics: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, John Palastro, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, research finding,
In Photos
February 29, 2024 | 01:55 pm

February 2024 in photos

As we make the leap into March, enjoy a look back at how we spent February at the University of Rochester—from snow to sun and everything in between.

topics: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Eastman School of Music, Medical Center,