Exotic state of matter propels quantum computing theory

Cornell physicists have answered a long-standing problem in quantum computing by making a fractional topological superconductor, an exotic state of matter in which emergent quasi-particles perform quantum computations without error.

Finding the 'heart' of an obstacle to superconductivity

Scientists have found a link between "broken symmetry"in high temperature superconductors and "density waves" that seem to keep superconductivity from happening at still higher temperatures.

Yimon Aye is a Beckman Young Investigator

Yimon Aye, assistant professor of chemistry and chemical biology, has been named a Beckman Young Investigator by the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation.

Arecibo captures its first 'fast radio burst'

The Arecibo Observatory has captured one of the most fleeting, mysterious and rare deep-space events – a so-called “fast radio burst” that lasted a mere three one-thousandths of a second, report Cornell astronomers July 10.

Peter Gierasch wins astronomy's 2014 Kuiper Prize

Peter Gierasch, Cornell professor of astronomy, has been awarded astronomy’s prestigious Gerard P. Kuiper Prize by the Division for Planetary Sciences of the American Astronomical Society on July 2.

Salem, student pressures inspire Howe's 'Conversion'

Katherine Howe writes about young women under pressure with a parallel story of an accuser at the Salem witch trials in her first young adult novel, “Conversion,” inspired by actual events.

4-H youth sample careers, college life at conference

Hundreds of New York state high school students came to campus to explore college and specific fields at Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Career Explorations conference July 1-3.

Brian Crane named Howard Hughes professor

Chemistry professor Brian Crane has been named a Howard Hughes Medical Institute professor. As such, he will enhance Cornell's efforts to prepare students for more advanced chemistry and then research experiences.

Isabel Hull sheds light on laws of war in 'A Scrap of Paper'

Historian Isabel Hull’s new book, “A Scrap of Paper,” examines the conduct of war and the importance of international law during World War I.