Physical Sciences & Engineering

To boost electronics performance, researchers image sub-nano pore structures for first time

In the quest for faster and cheaper computers, scientists have imaged pore structures in insulation material at sub-nanometer scales for the first time. (June 8, 2010)

SOFIA first light flight 'virtually flawless'

SOFIA achieved a major milestone May 25 when the airborne observatory made its first in-flight nighttime observations. (June 3, 2010)

Ingredient in sunless tanner may help heal post-op wounds

A compound found in sunless tanning spray may help to heal wounds following surgery, according to a study by Cornell biomedical engineers and plastic surgeons at Weill Cornell Medical Center. (June 1, 2010)

MacArthur grant allows schoolchildren to print 3-D models

Cornell's Computational Synthesis Lab has been awarded a share of $185,000 from the MacArthur Digital Media and Learning Competition to bring Fab@Home printers to public elementary schools. (June 1, 2010)

Reinhart-King wins biomechanics young investigator award

A silver World Congress of Biomechanics Young Investigator Award went to Cynthia Reinhart-King, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, for her work in cellular mechanics. (June 1, 2010)

Practicing for first light flight: SOFIA team finds its rhythm

When SOFIA took off from a runway at NASA's Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif. on May 25, the dozens of researchers behind the mission likely felt a few first-time jitters. (May 26, 2010)

Students harness vibrations from wind for electricity

The Vibro-Wind Research Group is working on an efficient, low-cost method of converting vibrations from wind energy to electricity. (May 25, 2010)

On new NASA observatory, Cornell-built infrared camera plays starring role

FORCAST, the Faint Object infraRed Camera for the SOFIA Telescope, will help answer longstanding questions about star formation, galactic nuclei, properties of the interstellar medium and more.

Cornell hosts students from around the country for Sustainable Energy Fellowship

Forty undergraduate and graduate students from across the nation will be on campus June 2-9 for a weeklong fellowship in sustainable energy. (May 25, 2010)