Tis better to give—to your spouse
We’ve all heard that it’s better to give than to receive. Now there’s empirical evidence to show that being compassionate...
The mysteries of music—and the key of data
“We don’t really have a good understanding of why people like music at all,” says David Temperley, professor of music...
English professors are Bogliasco Fellows this spring
Writers James Longenbach and Joanna Scott are spending part of this spring in the fishing village of Bogliasco, near Genoa,...
A passion turned scholarly pursuit
The Memorial Art Gallery’s “Hidden Passions: Inspiring Conversations about Hyphenated Lives” is in its third season of celebrating the creative...
Gas hydrate breakdown
The breakdown of methane hydrates due to warming climate is unlikely to lead to massive amounts of methane being released...
More opportunity, stronger community
When you think about the ways that you might be able to change a person’s life, where does music fall...
Faculty Spotlight: Adam Frank
Astrophysicist Adam Frank is a leading expert on the final stages of evolution for stars like the sun, and his...
Addressing climate change
Just like 2014 before it, 2015 was the hottest year on record. Polar ice shields are melting, the sea is...
The grandest natural venues
Imagine hearing exceptional, live classical music while enjoying the stunning natural scenery of Great Smoky Mountain National Park. While out...
Partners in Revitalization
Fixing the broken K-12 education system in the City of Rochester—and in so many cities across the country—remains a fundamental...