Book recounts activism, struggles of U.S. women scientists

Science historian Margaret Rossiter has just come out with the third book of her trilogy on the history of women scientists in America, focusing on their most recent efforts and contributions. (Dec. 5, 2012)

Switching with a few photons for quantum computing

Cornell researchers have demonstrated a device that can measure the presence of just a few photons without disturbing them. (Dec. 4, 2012)

Organic metamaterial flows like a liquid, remembers its shape

Reminiscent of the Terminator T-1000, a new material created by Cornell researchers using synthetic DNA is so soft that it can flow like a liquid and then, strangely, return to its original shape. (Dec. 3, 2012)

Experiments bolster theory of how electrons cool in graphene

In Nature Physics, a research team describes the first known direct measurements of hot electrons cooling down in graphene. (Dec. 3, 2012)

Bioreactors for algae-based biofuels get $900K grant

David Erickson and Largus Angenent have received a $910,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to work toward revolutionizing how biofuels are produced from algae. (Nov. 29, 2012)

CHESS X-rays help characterize organic transistors

With the help of the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source, scientists have come closer to designing the perfect organic semiconductor by mapping the microstructures of thin films. (Nov. 19, 2012)

NYC financial engineering students regroup after hurricane

Cornell Financial Engineering Manhattan is finally returning to normal after major disruptions from Hurricane Sandy. (Nov. 12, 2012)

Astronomy expert Jonathan Lunine to guide the future of human space flight

Jonathan Lunine, the David C. Duncan Professor in the Physical Sciences, has been tapped to help decide whether, when and why Americans will next fly in outer space. (Nov. 7, 2012)

Faculty members elected fellows of the American Mathematical Society

The American Mathematical Society has honored 20 Cornell faculty members who have made outstanding contributions to the creation, exposition, advancement, communication and utilization of mathematics. (Nov. 6, 2012)