Cornell repatriates ancestral remains to Oneida Indian Nation

With apologies for causing harm and to right a wrong of history, Cornell returned ancestral remains that were kept on campus for six decades to the Oneida Indian Nation on Feb. 21.

Color coding aids evaluation of new solar tech materials

Cornell researchers discovered that colors can help quantify the way energy moves through a specific type of crystal, in which light-sensitive molecules are arranged.

Mathematician Vogtmann elected to National Academy of Sciences

Karen Vogtmann is among 120 members and 30 international members who were elected in 2022, in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.

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Family abolition focus of upcoming lecture

Sophie Lewis will offer a deep dive into the history of radical movements and explore family abolition, which she characterizes as a turning away from the privatization of care.

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Life on Mars? Better tools needed to get the answer

Current instrumentation being sent to Mars to collect and analyze evidence of ancient life on the red planet might not be sensitive enough to make accurate assessments, according to an international research team co-led by a Cornell astronomer.

Cornell faculty embrace international collaborations

New seed grants from Global Cornell are deepening relationships between Cornell and its Global Hubs partners across the world.

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Public history project reveals stories of Cornell changemakers

"Any Person, Many Stories," a new public history digital exhibition hosted by the Center for Teaching Innovation, uses storytelling methods to take a closer look at Cornell’s past. The project's goal is to engage students, faculty, alumni, staff and community members in a deeper, shared exploration of the university’s aspiration toward “...any person ...any study.” 

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Researchers create custom technology in quest to understand memory

A pair of researchers in the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior are designing new technology and research methods to discover how brain circuits support learning and memory.

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Website sheds light on 19th century Black literary culture

A digital humanities project cataloging the work of 19th century poets has unearthed a trove of work that sheds light on life, history and issues of the time, including the campaign to end slavery.