An interdisciplinary hub at the University of Rochester has been renamed to reflect its deep expertise encompassing two rapidly growing fields of research—data science and artificial intelligence.

The year 2025 has been proclaimed the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology by the United Nations, recognizing 100 years since the initial development of quantum mechanics. Now, Jefferson Lab, MIT and Sputnik Animation unveil “Visualizing the Nucleus,” a new animation of the particles and forces that dominate the quantum world and an accompanying website exhibit featuring the visualization of the structure of matter throughout history.

Researchers have finished equipping the Subaru Telescope with a new special “compound eye,” culminating several years of effort. This new eye is an instrument featuring approximately 2,400 prisms scattered across the extremely wide field of view available at the Subaru Telescope’s primary focus, allowing for simultaneous spectroscopic observation of thousands of celestial objects. This unrivaled capability will help researchers precisely understand the formation and evolution of galaxies and the Universe. Among 8-meter-class telescopes, the Subaru Telescope is the most competitive with the largest survey capability in the world. This instrument, the Prime Focus Spectrograph (PFS), will be ready to begin scientific operations in February 2025.

University of Cincinnati Distinguished Professor Ephraim Gutmark is developing a rotating detonation engine to replace traditional combustion engines. It promises to be lighter, safer and more energy efficient since it uses hydrogen fuel instead of petroleum. And it's the kind of innovation that the National Academy of Inventors recognized when they named him a fellow this year.

Argonne National Laboratory has received funding for two projects that will advance microelectronics under a Department of Energy research centers initiative.

The Houston Outreach Medicine, Education and Social Services (HOMES) Clinic for Houston’s unhoused population is marking its 25th anniversary, having cared for over 5,000 patients. Take a peek inside the student-run facility on anything but a typical Sunday.