Chemist elected fellow of American Physical Society

John Marohn, a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been elected as a fellow of the American Physical Society (APS).

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Y Combinator founder Paul Graham ’86 to talk startups Oct. 28

Graham will give a lecture titled “How to Turn Yourself Into a Startup Founder” in Kennedy Hall’s Call Auditorium.

Fluorescent imaging tracks metabolism of cells in real time

Researchers designed a new, faster form of two-photon fluorescence imaging for observing cell metabolism in real time, a method that could enable quicker screening of new therapeutic treatments.  

Cornell mathematicians win grants to ensure AI safety, research integrity

As mathematicians work through challenges related to AI, Cornell math faculty members are leading the field with work integrating AI into math and mathematics into AI.

Tariffs on Canadian power could raise costs, emissions and grid risks

A new study finds that tariffs on Canadian power could reduce the amount of imported electricity, raise prices, increase carbon emissions and make the power system more vulnerable to extreme weather. 

Exploring the solar system through Cornell's image library

This year marks the forty-sixth anniversary of the Spacecraft Planetary Image Facility's technical research and outreach activities.

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Mysterious oarfish’s fins inspire large underwater robot design

Oarfish, giant fish rarely spotted by humans, have hundreds of unique dorsal fin rays, which help propel the fish forward.

A.D. White Professors-at-Large Program opens 2026-27 call for nominations

Cornell faculty members, academic departments and groups of departments are invited to submit nominations for the A.D. White Professors-at-Large Program in the fields of arts, humanities, life sciences and physical sciences. 

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Microscopic robots inspired by fireflies, cilia sync to reshape surroundings

Cornell physics researchers have made robots that for the first time can sense the temperature of their surroundings and react together to change it.