Not far away: Using the force to halt heart malformation

Cornell biomedical engineers have found natural triggers that can override developmental, biological miscues – research that could reduce the chance of congenital heart defects.

Polymer breakthrough could revolutionize water purification

A team of Cornell researchers has used cyclodextrin, the same material found in the air freshener Febreze, to develop a technique that could revolutionize the water-purification industry.

Creativity leads to measuring ultrafast, thin photodetector

A Cornell graduate student employed two-pulse photovoltaic correlation to measure the speed of his team's ultrafast photodetector in research published in Nature Communications, Nov. 17.

Grad students aim to make nanotech fun, accessible for kids

Cornell hopes to bring nanotech to young students in the area with the establishment of CNF Ambassadors, an outreach program being run by the Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility.

Bling for dogs helps fight global problem

A highly visible dog ear tag to mark and monitor treated and untreated strays is being developed by Cornell engineering and fiber science faculty though the Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future.

Lung inflammation contributes to metastasis: study

According to new research from Weill Cornell Medicine, pre-existing lung inflammation may increase the risk that cancers beginning elsewhere will spread to that organ, suggesting new therapies.

Southern Tier $500M award a boon for agriculture, region

The Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council has won $500 million over the next five years in New York's Upstate Revitalization Initiative. Cornell will be involved in about $100 million worth of key projects funded by the grant.

NutriPhone dials in fast, affordable health care

NutriPhone, a new smartphone apps to monitor users' nutrition, blood and stress, was developed at Cornell's Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future.

Students design nanotech solutions for the elderly

Human Ecology students unveiled apparel and product ideas designed to help seniors prevent falls and minimize harm, stay warm and alert in winter, and achieve greater mobility and independence.