Computer models explain patterns in bent crystals

Cornell researchers, using computational modeling, are providing new insight into how atoms in crystals rearrange as the material is bent and shaped. (Sept. 2, 2010)

Cornell shares in $7.5 million grant to create safer Internet

Cornell computer scientists are sharing in a $7.5 million National Science Foundation grant under the agency's Future Internet Architectures program. (Aug. 30, 2010)

Northeast sees record temps in spring and summer

It really was a scorcher this spring and summer - 26 cities in the Northeast set records for average temperatures this year, reports the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell.

Three grad students get Department of Energy fellowships

Three Cornell graduate students have received Department of Energy fellowship awards, which are designed to strengthen the nation's scientific workforce. (Aug. 23, 2010)

New project will use pulsars to detect gravitational waves

With a $6.5 million grant from NSF, an international consortium of researchers will use observatories around the world, including Arecibo, to find and use pulsars to detect gravitational waves. (Aug. 23, 2010)

Alumnus credits Cornell for his clear vision for LCD glass

As Corning Inc.'s chief technology officer for Asia, Peter Bocko, Ph.D. '80, is a leader in liquid crystal display glass development and other innovations for the consumer electronics market. (Aug. 23, 2010)

National report makes for 'a good day' for CU astronomy

The Astro2010 Decadal Survey gave a powerful boost to a number of Cornell-related astronomy and astrophysics projects with the release of its report Aug. 13. (Aug. 18, 2010)

Proposed Cornell telescope project in Chile gets key boost

A planned telescope known as CCAT, proposed and led by Cornell scientists, has received strong endorsement from a national panel charged with setting priorities in astronomy for the next decade. (Aug. 16, 2010)

Speakers urge innovation, discuss green technologies at energy conference

The Energy Materials Center at Cornell invited several speakers to give sessions on a wide range of topics dealing with the conference's theme, 'Oxides for Energy Applications.' (Aug. 13, 2010)