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Cornell's ERL research supports new X-ray laser

For more than a decade, Cornell scientists have been developing a groundbreaking new synchrotron X-ray technology called the Energy Recovery Linac. A new X-ray laser on the West Coast is now taking advantage of their developments.

Food psychologists eyeball cereal characters

When cartoon spokes-characters for sweetened cereals make eye contact, children respond: "Buy this one, Mom!"

Physical, social scientists tackle big questions

In her new book Sara Pritchard, associate professor in the Department of Science and Technology Studies, looks at interdisciplinary collaboration on key questions.

Students study responses to flooding in new course

A new course by Shorna Allred, associate professor of natural resources, is helping students study the social impact of flooding at home and abroad.

ExxonMobil Foundation gives $467,000 to Cornell

The ExxonMobil Foundation has given Cornell $466,555 through its Educational Matching Gifts Program.

Agency extends covert social networks project

A multiyear research project to develop methods of identifying covert social networks has been extended with another $629,020.

Foreign policy experts assess U.S. power at D.C. panel

At a Washington, D.C., panel April 1, Cornell faculty and alumni experts considered whether U.S. power is in decline.

Economist identifies useful education reforms in India

Economist James Berry studied previous education reform efforts in India and identified reforms that produce results.

Full-service campus facility offers RNA sequencing

The new RNA Sequencing Core housed in the College of Veterinary Medicine will offer its services to researchers across campus.

Hirschl's 'Chasing the American Dream' impels 'virtuous cycle'

One statistic in Tom Hirschl's new book, "Chasing the American Dream," got President Obama's attention - and a double citation in a speech about "economic mobility."

Saturn moon reveals a cosmic, crust-covered sea

A small moon of Saturn divulges something splashy: The thick, icy, crusty surface of Enceladus conceals a deep, briny sea – made of water – with enough warmth and minerals to possibly nurture life, says a new study in Science.

Conference looks at fiscal stress in upstate cities

Even with strict financial constraints, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Utica are tackling revitalization, Cornell researchers and city officials said at a recent regional development conference.