Using the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source, Cornell scientists have gained new insight into the underlying mechanisms of how protein structures change at low temperatures. (Dec. 14, 2011)
Architecture students went to Russia in October as part of a fall semester studio meant to inspire new ways of looking at culture, and completed projects including pavilions in Ithaca and Moscow.
The Institute for the Social Sciences has announced the recipients of its biannual small-grant award for interdisciplinary research and conference support. (Dec. 13, 2011)
Justin Cheng '12 received the Computing Research Association's Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award for his studies of human-computer interaction. (Dec. 12, 2011)
A new major in performing and media arts in the Department of Theatre, Film and Dance will reflect new trends in the field and the collaborative spirit of the department's disciplines. (Dec. 12, 2011)
Caitlin Barrett, assistant professor of classics, has published the new 831-page book 'Egyptianizing Figurines From Delos: A Study in Hellenistic Religion' (Brill 2011).
The free Sprocket film series features movies that are intended to spark interest in cognitive science and a lively discussion after the showing - and free pizza. (Dec. 12, 2011)
The partnership between the Cornell and Columbia libraries to share resources and expertise has been judged a success by faculty users. (Dec. 12, 2011)
NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity has found a bright vein of a mineral deposited by water. Analysis of the vein will help researchers better understand the history of wet environments on Mars. (Dec. 9, 2011)