Recent News
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The Magnus effect: The science that allows soccer players to ‘bend it like Beckham’
‘Miracle’ goals scored from seemingly impossible angles are made possible by physics.
Driven to be ever better through off-roading
URochester students gain hands-on engineering experience through designing, building, and racing off-road vehicles together.
AI reveals how the brain clears harmful waste
The new approach combines MRI scans and AI tools to measure fluid flow linked to diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
Hussein Aluie elected fellow of the American Physical Society
Aluie was recommended for the honor, which recognizes scientists for research excellence and exceptional service to the physics community, by the APS Topical Group on the Physics of Climate.
Why the future of computing is quantum
The strengths and limitations of computing advances are pushing the boundaries of what quantum machines can do.
Mars surface patterns resemble Earth, revealing secrets of its past
Wave-like landforms on Mars offer insights about the planet’s icy past, its potential habitability, and the physics of flowing granular materials.
Remembering Professor James C.M. Li
A beloved member of the Department of Mechanical Engineering faculty who was an iconic figure in the field of materials science has passed away.