Three early-career professors win NSF development awards

Cornell researchers studying microplastics, robotics and machine learning are recent recipients of National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Awards.

Gravitational wave signal tests Einstein’s theory of general relativity

The gravitational wave, a ripple in space-time set off by two black holes colliding, reached U.S.-based Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatories in January 2025.

Exhibit explores legacy of Cornell’s most generous donor

The exhibition features photographs, documents and other materials from Chuck Feeney’s personal papers and the archives of the Atlantic Philanthropies.

Underwater 3D printing could transform maritime construction

An interdisciplinary collaboration has developed a way to 3D-print concrete underwater – a technique that could transform on-site maritime construction and the repair of critical infrastructure.

Novel way to detect signals from stellar and exoplanetary systems unveiled

Thanks to this innovation, scientists have discovered new radio bursts originating from dwarf stars and possibly from exoplanets. 

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Chemist Song Lin wins Snapdragon Prize

The award recognizes innovation in modern pharmaceutical discovery and manufacturing. 

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Research Matters’ video podcast debuts, translating ideas into impact

Launching Jan. 27 with three episodes, “Research Matters” spotlights Cornell scholars whose research directly engages with real-world challenges, from climate change and public safety to mental health.

Thorsten Joachims named vice provost for AI strategy

Joachims, professor of computer science and information science and director of the Cornell AI initiative, will coordinate AI across research, education and operations.

Readers just want good stories, regardless of character’s gender

In the first large-scale study of its kind, men were equally willing to continue reading a story that featured a woman as the main character as one with a man. Women, however, showed a slight preference for reading stories about other women.