Scientists find 'holy grail' of evolving modular networks

Computer scientists say biological modularity evolved as a byproduct of selection to reduce the number and length of network connections, or 'wiring.'

Work needed to make algal biofuel viable, study suggests

Though biofuels from algae hold great promise, Cornell researchers find that more innovation is needed to make the technology economically and energetically viable at a commercial scale.

Cornell Tech receives borough president's approval

Cornell NYC Tech has received conditional approval from Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, a key step in the city's Uniform Land Use Review Procedure.

Link between inflammation and spread of breast cancer found

Researchers have found a link between the body's inflammatory response and how malignant breast cancer cells use the bloodstream to spread.

Women in physics network, mentor at conference

About 140 undergraduates and 40 invited guests attended the Northeast Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics, Jan. 18-20.

Cornell Tech welcomes its first class of students

On Jan. 21, Cornell Tech began instruction for its 'beta' class of eight full-time students pursuing a one-year Cornell Master of Engineering degree in computer science.

Three-photon microscopy improves biological imaging

Researchers have demonstrated a new way of taking high-resolution, three-dimensional images of the brain's inner workings by improving on the depth limits of multiphoton microscopy.

Energy survey, report aid in saving energy on campus

A report based on a spring 2012 energy-use survey at Cornell has been made available online, and the findings could help Cornellians -- from individuals to campus groups -- interested in saving energy.

Hemami, Niklas and Lipsky honored as Weiss fellows

Professors Sheila Hemami, Karl Niklas and David Lipsky have been named Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellows for outstanding teaching and mentoring of Cornell undergraduates.