Using an existing technique in a novel way, Cornell physicist Keith Schwab and colleagues have made scanning tunneling microscopy at least 100 times faster. The technique could also give STMs significant new capabilities. (Oct. 31, 2007)
Researchers at Cornell and the Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research have identified a hormone from human urine that opens the door to developing novel medications to control sodium levels and treat hypertension. (Oct. 31, 2007)
In an Oct. 25 talk, David Patel, Cornell assistant professor of government, said the real reasons behind Iraqi violence aren't sectarian and religious, but economic and anti-occupation. (Oct. 31, 2007)
Two Cornellians have won honors in a national book collecting contest, the second year in a row that students from Cornell have been among the competition's finalists. (Oct. 31, 2007)
Cornell's rock-and-roll-inspired 2007 New Student Orientation materials, which emulate Rolling Stone magazine, received two awards from the National Orientation Directors Association. (Oct. 31, 2007)
An $800,000 gift from the accounting firm Ernst and Young allows CALS to start offering advanced accounting courses this fall, and with them, a new concentration in accounting. (Oct. 30, 2007)
Harvard University astronomer Owen Gingerich will deliver the inaugural Robert and Mabel Beggs Lecture on Science, Spirituality and Society, Nov. 14 in Statler Auditorium. (Oct. 30, 2007)
Civic, business and education leaders from the Greek island of Cephalonia met with the Cornell Institute for European Studies delegation during the group's official tour of Ithaca's sister city, Elios Proni.
The USDA Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service will fund 94 new programs this year, including projects that teach youths to cook to promote healthy eating.
