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Revised tree ring data confirms ancient Mediterranean dates

Sturt Manning, the Goldwin Smith Professor of Classical Archaeology, is leading investigations into the timelines of ancient events, using tree ring data to refine the widely used radiocarbon dating method.

Cornell to host virtual global wheat conference in October

Scientists will gather virtually Oct. 7-9 for the Borlaug Global Rust Initiative’s virtual technical conference to discuss strategies to safeguard the health of wheat, one of the planet’s most important food sources.

Laser jolts microscopic electronic robots into motion

A Cornell-led collaboration has created the first microscopic robots that incorporate semiconductor components, allowing them to be controlled – and made to walk – with standard electronic signals.

Robots, know-how drive COVID lab’s massive testing effort

The Cornell COVID-19 Testing Laboratory will yield test results within 24 hours for 5,000 to 7,000 Cornell students, staff and faculty per day.

Active learning helps math department boost academic success

A project funded by a 2017 grant from the provost’s Active Learning Initiative has resulted in calculus students and instructors seeing academic benefits, and a path to more consistently active pedagogy.

‘Belonging at Cornell’ survey to inform diversity action plans

Results from a survey of Cornell faculty and staff are giving colleges and units a better understanding of how to make diversity and inclusion thrive on campus.

Stewart’s milk is New York’s cream of the crop for 2020

Cornell has awarded Stewart’s Dairy in Saratoga Springs top honors in New York state’s annual fluid milk competition, conducted on behalf of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.

Tool transforms world landmark photos into 4D experiences

Cornell researchers have developed a method to create maneuverable 3D images that show changes in appearance over time.

Cornell launches COVID-19 testing dashboard, alert system

A coordinated COVID-19 testing program is a vital component of Cornell’s efforts to prevent the spread of the virus as Cornell reactivates its Ithaca campus. The university is now making testing results available on a new dashboard.

Nanotech facility gets 5-year, $7.5M renewal from NSF

The National Science Foundation has renewed its funding for the Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility with a five-year, $7.5 million grant.

Cornell’s tasty Smoothie Bites freeze out competitors

Craving a fruit smoothie, but don’t want to haul out the blender? Cornell’s food product development team created Smoothie Bites, which won a national contest.

Researchers help inform cassava breeding worldwide

Scientists in Cornell’s NextGen Cassava project have uncovered new details regarding cassava’s genetic architecture that may help breeders more easily pinpoint traits for one of Africa’s key crops.