Physical Sciences & Engineering

Robots learn to handle objects, understand new places

Cornell researchers are teaching robots to manipulate objects and find their way around in new environments. (Sept. 1, 2011)

Program 'hubs' will define CornellNYC tech campus

Cornell leaders are developing tech campus programs under interdisciplinary domains, or hubs, rather than using the traditional university organization of colleges, schools and departments.

Chatty robots go viral on YouTube

Cornell students have set up an online chat between two robots that is entertaining the nation. (Aug. 31, 2011)

Peer at the skies at the observatory on a clear Friday night

Anyone can go to Fuertes Observatory on campus on clear Friday nights, 9 p.m. to midnight, to peer through telescopes and hear from members of the Cornell Astronomical Society. (Aug. 30, 2011)

Physical Sciences Building gets gold rating for green design

The building earned 47 out of the possible 69 LEED points to be rated gold -- the second-highest rating, after platinum. (Aug. 29, 2011)

Cornell Formula SAE team makes international debut

The Cornell Formula SAE team raced away from its first transatlantic competition, held in Germany, with a fourth-place finish in acceleration. (Aug. 29, 2011)

Snee Hall seismograph displays East Coast earthquake

Cornell's seismograph, located in the lobby of Snee Hall, recorded the ground vibrations caused by the 5.8-magnitude quake, which took place just before 2 p.m. (Aug. 23, 2011)

New physics? Researchers see uptick in rare particle decay

An incredibly rare sub-atomic particle decay might not be quite as rare as previously predicted, say Cornell researchers. (Aug. 22, 2011)

'Endless Forms' uses the Web to breed 3-D printable objects

Just like generations of plants and animals evolve in nature, Cornell engineers are allowing anyone online to guide the evolution of printable, three-dimensional objects. (Aug. 17, 2011)