African writer talks 'Politics and Struggle' April 17

On April 17, Ngugi wa Thiong'o will share his thoughts in a discussion, “The Barrel of a Pen: Politics and Struggle in African Writing,” at 5 p.m. at the Africana Studies and Research Center, 310 Triphammer Road.

Archaeologist reveals sustainable practices of the Haudenosaunee

Cornell archaeologist Kurt Jordan rescues 1700s Iroquoia from the "narrative of despair."

Cornell's ERL research supports new X-ray laser

For more than a decade, Cornell scientists have been developing a groundbreaking new synchrotron X-ray technology called the Energy Recovery Linac. A new X-ray laser on the West Coast is now taking advantage of their developments.

Physical, social scientists tackle big questions

In her new book Sara Pritchard, associate professor in the Department of Science and Technology Studies, looks at interdisciplinary collaboration on key questions.

Agency extends covert social networks project

A multiyear research project to develop methods of identifying covert social networks has been extended with another $629,020.

Foreign policy experts assess U.S. power at D.C. panel

At a Washington, D.C., panel April 1, Cornell faculty and alumni experts considered whether U.S. power is in decline.

Economist identifies useful education reforms in India

Economist James Berry studied previous education reform efforts in India and identified reforms that produce results.

Saturn moon reveals a cosmic, crust-covered sea

A small moon of Saturn divulges something splashy: The thick, icy, crusty surface of Enceladus conceals a deep, briny sea – made of water – with enough warmth and minerals to possibly nurture life, says a new study in Science.

High-pressure cryocooler is local company's new product

A Cornell-developed technology for preparing proteins for X-ray crystallography has made its way into the world marketplace through a licensing agreement with ADC Inc. of Lansing, N.Y.