Accelerator physicists to attend international ERL workshop at Cornell

More than 170 scientists from around the world will converge on Cornell's campus for the third international Energy Recovery Linac Workshop, June 8-12. (June 5, 2009)

Easily grossed out? You're more likely a conservative, says Cornell psychologist

People who squirm when confronted with slime or get grossed out by gore are more likely to be politically conservative than their less-squeamish counterparts, according to two Cornell studies. (June 3, 2009)

Computer graphics researchers simulate the sounds of water and other liquids

Cornell researchers are developing ways to simulate sounds in real time, synchronized with computer graphic images. (June 1, 2009)

Chris Barnes '09 selected by UWIRE 100 as a top journalist

Chris Barnes '09, an information science major who just graduated from Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences, was recently selected by UWIRE as one of the top 100 student journalists in the country. (June 1, 2009)

'Do I have to die for this? Maybe I will': An alumna recalls the Straight takeover

Juanita Goss '72 is profiled in the second of a series of articles about the legacy of the 1969 Willard Straight Hall takeover. (May 29, 2009)

Sustainability grants to explore burning powdered wood, developing cheaper solar cells and more

The Cornell Center for a Sustainable Future will fund five projects this year to stimulate original and cross-disciplinary work in sustainability science.

Opportunity's 'drivers' report rich body of research from Mars crater as twin rover Spirit gets bogged down

The Mars rover Opportunity's two-year exploration of Victoria Crater has yielded a wealth of information about the planet's history. On the other side of the planet, Spirit is stuck in Martian soil. (May 22, 2009)

Merrill scholars honor high school, Cornell teachers

Cornell's Merrill Presidential Scholars Program honors 32 seniors and the high school teachers and university faculty members who made important contributions to the students' lives.

The Cornell Tradition recognizes 10 of its graduates

Each spring the Cornell Tradition, an alumni-endowed recognition program, honors 10 of its students for their community service and leadership. The students donate their awards to help others.