By manipulating the way tiny droplets of fluid dry, Cornell researchers can 'stamp' nanoscale wires and other devices that ordinarily can be made only with expensive lithographic tools. (Oct. 16, 2008)
The Light in Winter Festival of Science and the Arts is Jan. 23-25 on the Cornell campus and other venues in Ithaca. The festival showcases cutting-edge ideas through theater, lectures, music and multimedia events. (Oct. 16, 2008)
Editors' picks for events the week of Oct. 17 range from a Shuffle Concert to the Hans Bethe lectures to the NOW Dance Company from Seoul, South Korea. (Oct. 16, 2008)
Scott Emr, director of the Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology and professor of molecular biology and genetics, has been elected an associate member of the European Molecular Biology Organization. (Oct. 16, 2008)
A paper-chain-cutting ceremony officially celebrated the opening of the new Cornell Child Care Center Oct. 15. The center can accommodate 48 infants, 50 toddlers and 60 preschoolers. (Oct. 16, 2008)
Library employee Tom Cotton brought back an American flag that had flown over his base in Kuwait as a way of thanking Cornell Library for supporting him during his nine months of active duty. (Oct. 16, 2008)
New York Gov. David Paterson announced Oct. 10 that he has signed a bill into law creating the New York State Center for Rural Schools to be operated by Cornell to improve rural schools and their communities. (Oct. 15, 2008)
Humans have explored the Earth; now it's time to colonize the moon and establish a human presence on Mars, said University of Hawaii planetary scientist Jeff Taylor in a public lecture Oct. 12. (Oct. 15, 2008)
An art and theory workshop on environmental and ecological art at A.D. White House will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the landmark 'Earth Art Exhibition' at Cornell. (Oct. 15, 2008)
A celebration Oct. 8 recognized a new partnership between Cornell and the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Two scientists will stay in Bethe House each year to meet with faculty and students. (Oct. 15, 2008)
Amy Villarejo, the new chair of the Department of Theatre, Film and Dance, talks about new directions in the department, including faculty hires and alumni mentoring. (Oct. 15, 2008)
