A mystery solved: Space shuttle shows 1908 Tunguska explosion was caused by comet

The mysterious 1908 Tunguska explosion that leveled 830 square miles of Siberian forest was almost certainly caused by a comet entering Earth's atmosphere, says new Cornell research. (June 24, 2009)

Biofuels Research Lab officially opens

The $6 million, 11,000-square-foot facility in Riley Robb Hall will be used to develop renewable energy sources from such nonfood crops as switchgrass, sorghum and willow. (June 24, 2009)

Wilson Lab open house to feature accelerator and X-ray demos, and tours for the whole family

Visitors of all ages can participate in a host of physics-related activities at the Wilson Synchrotron Laboratory Open House, June 27, 1-4 p.m. (June 15, 2009)

Cornell receives gift of $602K from ExxonMobil Foundation

Cornell trustee Sherri Stuewer '73, M.S. '75, presented Cornell President David Skorton a check for $601,743 during the Cornell Board of Trustees meeting in New York City, June 11. (June 12, 2009)

Cornell expert tells Congress that more basic research in cybersecurity is critical

Federal expenditures on cybersecurity research are 'tiny compared to the severity of the threat' and are too focused on plugging holes, Cornell computer scientist Fred Schneider told Congress June 10. (June 10, 2009)

Cornell to buy MRI scanner for cutting-edge research in behavioral and life sciences

The medical imaging device, which should be up and running by fall 2011 thanks to a $2 million federal grant, will allow researchers to delve into new areas, ranging from the biological processes to tissue engineering. (June 9, 2009)

Things to Do, June 5-12

Things to Do include a two-day conference for educators on nutrition and a scientific workshop on gathering wind energy. (June 8, 2009)

First 'computational sustainability' conference to draw an unexpected crowd

Nearly 200 researchers from universities, private laboratories and government agencies will converge on Cornell June 8-11 for the first conference on computational sustainability. (June 5, 2009)

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)