Science & Research
Aerospace
Mechanical Engineering Department adds new minor in aerospace
The introduction of the minor comes as a response to a growing interest in aerospace engineering from prospective students.
ranga dias
University professor sees second paper retracted under accusations of data fabrication
The data from the 2021 PRL publication bears striking resemblances to Dias' own PhD thesis, which was completed in 2013.
Community
Sustainability seminar discusses new research in wetland restoration
Despite the complications with an increase in development and industrialization, Tyler says there is worthwhile intervention in actively restoring wetlands.
COVID-19
URMC COVID-19 vaccine trials paused
The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) is joining hospitals around the world in conducting a phase 3 clinical trial for a potential coronavirus vaccine, known as AZD1222.
BCS
UR’s BCS department receives $12.2 mil NIH grant
The research project focuses on how the brain understands the difference between object motion and self-motion, and how different parts of our eyes and brain interact to “give rise to our percepts of what we see,” according to Assistant Professor of BCS Ralf Haefner.
COVID-19
UR tentatively starts reopening research labs
The labs have several social distancing measures in place, like limiting the number of people in labs, strategically scheduling shifts, and reorganizing spaces.
COVID-19
URMC studies COVID-19 vaccines, social distancing
Though testing will take place with multiple visits over a period of two years, it’s possible that the resulting vaccine will be ready for emergency use before then, with plans in place for millions of doses to be available by the end of the year, and production being upped to hundreds of millions in 2021.
Campus
URMC studies COVID-19 immune system responses
The study may impact efforts to create a vaccine for the virus by investigating questions like why there are so many mild and asymptomatic infections, whether people can be re-infected, and whether the virus is mutating.
coronavirus
Coronavirus treatment trial to begin at URMC
Remdesivir is one of the drugs being tested as a treatment for COVID-19. Scientists hope that it will block the virus’ ability to replicate within cells.
Science & Research
A lang of thrones
If you’re a big fan of “Game of Thrones,” you’ve probably seen all the episodes and read all the books. If you’re a really big fan, you might own some memorabilia and know the characters’ backstories. But are you really a true fan if you don’t speak Dothraki, or at the very least High Valyrian?