One way to reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide by the end of the century is by setting up fields of air-capture devices that absorb the gas, according to a Cornell paper. (Oct. 5, 2010)
Superconductivity and magnetism tend not to coexist, but theoretical physicists at Cornell have engineered a system in which these conflicting properties are believed to put aside their differences.
Cornell will test its Emergency Mass Notification systems beginning at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6. The test uses sirens, the public address system, and voice and text messaging. (Oct. 5, 2010)
An Oct. 1 panel discussion on energy security and sustainability was part of Cornell's celebration around the naming gift that created the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management. (Oct. 4, 2010)
The ghostly figures around living subjects in spirit photography of the late 1800s were believed to be 'manifested when the photo was produced,' said Dana Luciano, Ph.D. '99, in a lecture Oct. 1. (Oct. 4, 2010)
Donald Zilversmit, professor emeritus of nutritional sciences at Cornell and an expert on the relationship between diet and cardiovascular disease, died Sept. 16 at age 91. (Oct. 4, 2010)
A Cornell team will explore the consequences of rapid climate change on biodiversity and ecosystems, thanks to $3 million from the National Science Foundation. (Oct. 4, 2010)
Maria Julia Felippe, Ruth Ley and John March have received National Institutes of Health Director's New Innovator Awards, which includes $1.5 million over five years. (Oct. 4, 2010)
The associate professor of biomedical engineering has been appointed vice president of the new International Society of Bionic Engineering. (Oct. 4, 2010)
Workers poured 200 yards of concrete continuously for more than 12 hours on Sept. 28 to form the dome that is a signature architectural feature of Paul Milstein Hall. (Oct. 4, 2010)
