Study: Global rainfall satellites require massive overhaul

A Cornell study warns that the existing system of space-based rainfall observation satellites requires a serious overhaul or many countries, particularly in the developing world, could face major flooding.

Researchers report better solar cells through chemistry

In the quest for the perfect solar cell, Cornell materials science research offers quantifiable insight into the complex chemistry of getting it just right. Their work was published Jan. 30 in Nature Communications.

Students assess commercial viability of larva meal

Students have examined the commercial viability of an emerging business: farming housefly larva meal into animal or fish feed. They are working with faculty fellows at the Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future.

NSF grant to fund ‘revolutionary’ electron microscope

The NSF has awarded Cornell $2.7 million to acquire a cryogenic, aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscope. The microscope could revolutionize research in biology, physics and materials science

Queen Elizabeth to honor student for climate change work

Cornell Institute for Public Affairs student Shamir Shehab will receive an award from Queen Elizabeth II in June for his work in his native Bangladesh to educate young people on climate change.

Twitter reveals the language of persuasion

Having trouble getting your message across? Cornell researchers have identified an array of linguistic features that can help you garner more attention for what you're saying.

Study identifies genetic variation in cellular stress

A new Cornell study examines how genetic differences among individuals impact cellular stress, a first step in understanding how this stress response relates to human diseases, such as diabetes.

Economic mobility: the (illusory) American dream

Americans buy into a socio-economic system of increasingly vast financial inequity because they believe deeply in upward mobility, despite evidence indicating that a relative few have the opportunity to move up.

Physics teacher training program going strong

The seven-year-old Physics Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (UTA) program supports Cornell students considering a career in teaching high school physics. The program has grown to over 60 participants this year.