Physical Sciences & Engineering

Solid-state terahertz devices could scan for cancer

Researchers have developed a new method of generating terahertz signals on an inexpensive silicon chip for medical imaging, security scanning and wireless data transfer.

Nanoscience facility celebrates 35 years with July 19 event

On July 19, CNF will celebrate its storied history of cutting-edge nanoscience research and discovery at its 35th anniversary and annual meeting.

CUAir takes second place at international competition

CUAir Team, took second place at the 2012 Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International's Student Unmanned Air Systems competition.

Rachel Bean shares Gruber prize in cosmology

Rachel Bean, associate professor of astronomy, is a co-recipient of the 2012 Gruber Cosmology Prize for her work on the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP) team.

Coates wins international chemistry award

Geoffrey Coates won an international chemistry award for his contributions to the advancement of materials sciences.

The Force is with us: GEDI chip sorts prostate cancer cells

A team of Weill and Ithaca researchers has built a device that captures rare cancer cells from metastatic prostate cancer patients to test the effects of chemotherapy.

Researchers convert 'beer' into a better-than-ethanol biofuel

Using an open microbial community, biological engineers have designed a process for upgrading ethanol into a more valuable fuel precursor.

Cornell synchrotron gets support from N.Y.'s senior senator

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer visited campus June 18 with some welcome news: Cornell's world-renowned synchrotron X-ray facility will continue being funded.

Squyres takes another plunge as a NASA aquanaut

Mars scientist Steve Squyres is serving on the crew of the 16th NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations, a two-week undersea training mission off the Florida Keys.