Louisa Smieska is co-chair of Cornell's Conservation Science EASL Working Group — an initiative that advances the study of cultural heritage objects using synchrotron (particle accelerator) X‑ray techniques.

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Allen Carlson, an associate professor of government at Cornell University and an expert on Chinese foreign policy, says Cheng’s visit amounts to political theater, with Washington and Beijing being the real decision makers.

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As the spring gardening season begins, Cornell University experts offer advice on everything from boosting vegetable yields and cutting fertilizer costs to planting native species, supporting pollinators, and selecting trees that promote healthy, sustainable gardens.

New York State

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Cornell experts discuss the Trump administration's plans to withdraw from dozens of international groups, many focused on climate issues.

Energy, Environment & Sustainability

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The Pentagon told Anthropic this week to open its AI technology for unrestricted military use by Friday or risk losing its government contract. The following Cornell University experts are available to discuss rising tensions.

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The science fiction novel “Project Hail Mary” hits theaters on March 20. It tells the story of an unlikely astronaut who encounters an alien while trying to save Earth, putting a spotlight on exoplanets and extraterrestrial life.

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A heat dome will develop near the West Coast, smashing records and sending temperatures into the triple digits through next week. Intense conditions are expected to eat into low snowpack levels, deepening drought concerns.

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A record warm March melted an already depleted snowpack across the western United States creating concerns for April, a month critical for water management. The following Cornell University experts are tracking impacts to the environment and communities.

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Wendong Zhang, assistant professor of applied economics and policy, and Allen, Carlson, associate professor of government, provide insight on U.S.-China relations after Trump's call for assistance falls on deaf ears.

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Lindsay Anderson is a professor in environmental engineering and interim director for the Cornell Energy Systems Institute. She comments on the EPA decision to change the language on some of its web pages, removing the fact that human activity is causing climate change.

Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future

Energy, Environment & Sustainability

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