'Broken symmetry' discovery in high-temperature superconductors opens new research path

In a major step toward understanding the mysterious 'pseudogap' state in high-temperature cuprate superconductors, researchers have found a 'broken symmetry' in their electronic structure. (July 14, 2010)

Cornell graduate students win top health care prizes, with awards totaling $250,000

Two Cornell graduate students have won awards that total $250,000 - one for instant, accurate testing of sore throats and another for a portable, low-power ultrasound device that promotes healing. (July 12, 2010)

Staff Education Exploration Day slated for July 21

Staff Education Exploration Day (S.E.E.D.), July 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., G10 Biotech, features new workshops designed to help Cornell employees advance in their careers as well as many exhibits.

Engineering Library's electronic access to be emphasized as physical collection moves

Print materials in Cornell's Engineering Library will be moved out of Carpenter Hall by the end of next summer. The library's patrons primarily use electronic resources.

New molecular framework could lead to flexible solar cells

A team led chemist William Dichtel has discovered a simple process for building an organic molecular framework that could pave the way to more economical, flexible and versatile solar cells. (June 29, 2010)

Two on faculty to participate at Frontiers of Engineering

The symposium, to take place Sept. 23-25 in Armonk, N.Y., will examine cloud computing, autonomous aerospace systems, engineering and music, and engineering inspired by biology. (June 29, 2010)

Cornell 100+ MPG Team withdraws from X Prize competition

After passing a technical inspection, the Cornell 100+ MPG Team was forced to withdraw from the Progressive Automotive X Prize competition for safety reasons related to battery control circuitry. (June 23, 2010)

Biotech training program supported by stimulus funding

The Medical and Industrial Biotechnology Program, which graduated its first group of 10 students this year, has received a three-year, $700,000 NSF grant to grow the program. (June 23, 2010)

World Federation of Scientists honors particle physicist

Toichiro Kinoshita, Cornell's Goldwin Smith Professor of Physics Emeritus, has received the Gian Carlo Wick Gold Medal from the World Federation of Scientists. (June 21, 2010)