Researchers teach robots to recognize what we're doing

Cornell researchers are programming robots to identify human activities by observation, and they report that they have trained a robot to recognize 12 different human activities. (July 18, 2011)

Small is now big, says physics professor Paul McEuen

In the talk 'The Future of Small' July 6, Professor Paul McEuen discussed the importance of the very small and how the tiny just may help solve some very big problems. (July 12, 2011)

Researchers develop lens-free, pinhead-size camera

It fits on the head of a pin, contains no lenses or moving parts and costs pennies to make, and this Cornell-developed camera could revolutionize an array of science from surgery to robotics. (July 6, 2011)

Turbulent flows pirouette like a spinning skater, study says

Researchers at Cornell have discovered that seemingly random turbulent flows, which are the flow of a fluid in which velocity varies rapidly and irregularly, actually have an astonishing structure. (June 13, 2011)

Understanding synergy between two bacteria could improve fuel cells

Two common bacteria involved in what was thought to be only a marginally important relationship actually help each other thrive when grown together in bioreactors, say Cornell scientists. (June 9, 2011)

Soggy April and May breaks rain records in nine cities

While some cities in the Northeast endured dry spells, nine cities broke their records for rain in April and May, reports Cornell's Northeast Regional Climate Center. (June 3, 2011)

June workshop series to explore future of X-ray science

The Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source will host six workshops throughout June to explore new science at the hard X-ray diffraction limit. (June 2, 2011)

Atkinson Center announces 10 new venture fund awards

The Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future chose 10 interdisciplinary projects to receive academic venture funds for spring 2011. The awards were announced May 29 and total $662,509. (June 1, 2011)

CU spinoff provides portable ultrasound therapy for horses

UltrOZ Elite Therapy System is a wearable, therapeutic ultrasound system for horses.The technology was developed by George Lewis, a Cornell medical ultrasound researcher and former graduate student. (June 1, 2011)