New astronomy exhibit showcases early glass slides

A new exhibit in the downstairs of Fuertes Observatory allows visitors to view 800 glass lantern slides uncovered and catalogued by the Cornell Astronomical Society

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William Maxwell, computer simulation pioneer, dies at 91

William L. Maxwell ’57, Ph.D. ’61, the Andrew Schultz Jr. Professor Emeritus of Industrial Engineering and a pioneer in the field of simulation and scheduling, died March 31 in Indiana, Pennsylvania. He was 91.

Major new telescope on Chilean summit opens window on universe

Thirty-four years after Cornell scientists first conceived it, the Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope now rises above the Atacama Desert.

Earthquake science unites threatened scholar with Cornell researchers

A team of geophysicists from Cornell, Cameroon and South Africa is using machine learning tools to unearth new information from earthquake data collected by Cornell 15 years ago – providing a lifeline for a scholar whose career was upended by conflict.

Global EV transition hinges on policy adoption, cost reductions

A new study finds that the global shift to electric vehicles could significantly reduce energy use and carbon emissions, but only if governments act aggressively to lower costs and align policies across regions.

Sonar on stock smartwatches leads to hand-tracking breakthrough

WatchHand, a wearable tech device developed by Cornell Bowers and Korean researchers, equips off-the-shelf smartwatches with AI-powered micro sonar capable of tracking hand movements.

Duffield Engineering investment in CNF to expand research and training

A $9.5 million investment in the Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility from Duffield Engineering will position the facility for its next era of leadership in semiconductor research, education and workforce training.

Atomic distortions reveal new clues about superconductivity

A new study shows how tiny changes in atomic structure can strongly influence whether a material becomes superconducting.

AI turns electron microscopy into materials insights in minutes

An autonomous artificial intelligence platform developed at Cornell streamlines materials research by quickly identifying key features in a microscopy image.