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Chilean earthquake made volcanoes sink

Cornell earth scientists are trying to understand why several volcanoes near a 2010 earthquake in Chile sank several inches into the ground.

Physicists tease out twisted torques of DNA

The tiny torques of DNA have been directly measured in the lab of physicist Michelle Wang using an instrument called an angular optical trap.

Industry, academia to share Cornell Tech building

Cornell NYC Tech has announced it will develop its first "corporate co-location" building, a major advancement in its effort to bring industry and academia together on its Roosevelt Island campus.

Plant eaters, and the flora they eat, give peace a chance

Non-conflict may be the best strategy for both herbivores and plants, according to a new study.

Model recreates wear and tear of osteoarthritis

Cornell engineers have created a model that simulates prolonged joint loading, leading to similar conditions found in osteoarthritis sufferers.

Ultra-sensitive polymer detects explosive devices

A chemical that often serves as a key ingredient in improvised explosive devices can be quickly and safely detected by a new polymer created by Cornell scientists.

Graduate student Kyle Wecker dies at age 30

Kyle Wecker, 30, a graduate student in the field of electrical and computer engineering, died June 1 in Ithaca.

'Well-equipped' grads can proceed with confidence, Skorton says

Members of the graduating Class of 2013 can be assured that the skills they've developed as Cornell students will serve them well as they take their next steps, President David Skorton said in his Commencement address May 26.

'Cheers' to the Class of 2013

Undergraduate and graduate students gathered on the Arts Quad in full regalia to celebrate Cornell's 145th Commencement with friends and family May 26.