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.

'Big Give' winner Stephen Paletta '87 starts student service trip to Rwanda

Stephen Paletta '87, winner of the reality TV show 'Oprah's Big Give' in April 2008, is helping to organize a service-learning trip to Rwanda for eight Cornell students starting June 4. (May 19, 2009)

Metal sheets with DNA framework could enable future nanocircuits

Using DNA not as a genetic material but as a structural support, researchers have created thin sheets of gold nanoparticles. The work could prove useful for making thin transistors or other electronic devices. (May 19, 2009)

DNA molecules engineered to detect pathogens

Cornell researchers have created new DNA molecules that can detect pathogens and deliver drugs to cells when they form long chains called polymers. (May 19, 2009)

Cornell team shares in grant to see how graphene can replace silicon in microchips

Cornell shares in a $1.5 million grant that will study how graphene can be fabricated into large sheets suitable for use in microchips. (May 19, 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.

Butcher wins $10,000 for clearly explaining 3D X-rays

Biological engineer Jonathan Butcher won first place at Cornell's Third Annual Public Engagement and Science Communication Symposium, May 12 for clearly explaining his work on 3D X-rays. (May 13, 2009)

Game Design Expo is about fun, games and grades

Computer Game Design Expo lets visitors play games created by students and launches many into jobs in the industry. (May 12, 2009)

Eight on faculty named fellows of Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics

The Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics honors members recognized by their peers as distinguished contributors to the discipline. (May 11, 2009)