Bending world's thinnest glass shows atoms' dance

For the first time, researchers have directly imaged deformations in silica glass and the resulting “dance” of rearranging atoms.

With population rise, natural laws purge nastiest genes

As human population grows, disease-causing genetic mutations per individual increase, but each mutation is less harmful, when compared with a population that is not growing, says a Cornell study.

Philandering fairywrens keep their species intact

A new study suggests that straying female fairywrens may actually be keeping the species from diverging into two species.

Survey report analyzes campus climate for students

A recent analysis of three student surveys shows that most students feel positively about their Cornell experience and are engaged in their academic life, but the degree to which students feel safe, included and respected varies.

Cornell Tech launches degree in 'connective media'

On Oct. 1, Cornell Tech announced the launch of the first degree program to be offered by the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Technion-Cornell Innovation Institute, a master's degree in connective media.

Matching eyes to math for translucent images

Computer graphics researchers are using the techniques of perceptual psychology to discover what mathematics will make an image look the way an artist desires.

Campus mourns death of graduate student Turi Alcoser

Susan Murphy, vice president for student and academic services, issued a statement to the Cornell community on the death of graduate student Turi Alcoser, 23.

Researcher focuses on proton transfer experiments

With a $750,000 award from the Beckman Foundation, Poul Petersen will delve into proton transfer research.

Revamp Camp connects kids, software engineering

Revamp Camp, Aug. 19-23, bolstered middle school students’ passion for computer programming and electronics engineering.