Cornell doctoral candidate named Schmidt Science Fellow

Carlos Martinez, a doctoral candidate in applied mathematics, was selected as a 2023 Schmidt Science Fellow. As a fellow, he will take on a postdoctoral placement focused on collaborative, interdisciplinary research.

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Cornell, Google first to detect key to quantum computing future

Eun-Ah Kim, professor of physics, and Google researchers report the first demonstration of two-dimensional particles, called non-Abelian anyons, that are the key ingredient for realizing topological quantum computing, a promising method of introducing fault resistance to quantum computing.

From poetry to philosophy to politics, senior humanities scholars share research

The end-of-year Humanities Scholar Program research conference May 5 featured presentations by 45 senior undergraduates.

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Discovery reveals a reversible magnetic field around a fast radio burst for the first time

An international team of researchers has revealed new evidence on the nature of mysterious fast radio burst.

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Einaudi seed grants finding fertile soil

A new cycle of Einaudi Center seed grants will help faculty from six colleges across Cornell tackle issues ranging from the health of endangered wild dogs to the spread of misinformation through social media.

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Government scholar compares founding histories of six modern states

Comparing Britain, the United States and France with the Soviet Union, Nazi Germany and the Islamic Republic of Iran, Richard Bensel uncovers a paradox at the heart of every modern state founding.

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Picking up good vibrations – of proteins – at CHESS

A new method for analyzing protein crystals – developed by Cornell researchers and given a funky two-part name – could open up applications for new drug discovery and other areas of biotechnology and biochemistry.

Tobias Meyer elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Meyer is the Joseph C. Hinsey Professor in Cell and Developmental Biology at Weill Cornell Medicine.

‘Phenomenal’ Dead & Co. concert awes a grateful crowd

The Big Red was awash in tie-dye May 8 as Dead & Company came to Barton Hall for a jubilant benefit show that had multiple generations celebrating the return of members of the Grateful Dead to the site of one of their most historic shows.