Scientists at the Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-based Sciences and Education have been working for the last decade on research and development of an Energy Recovery Linac as a new X-ray light source. The research has led to the creation of a new particle accelerator, which offers a wide range of applications beyond the ERL.
People are more inclined to talk about their experiences than about their material purchases, and they derive more happiness from doing so, according to new research by Cornell psychologists.
Events this week include a dance festival and hip-hop symposium at the Schwartz Center, Cornell Cinema's Elegant Winter Party, a Messenger Lecture by Chilean artist Cecilia Vicuña and Dragon Day.
Using new imaging technology, Cornell University Library confirmed that its copy of a 400-year-old scientific text was stolen from Sweden's National Library in the 1990s. It was returned in June.
Faculty and staff with a dependent care flexible spending account can apply through Sept. 30 for a grant for up to $5,000 to help pay for child care expenses in 2014.
Syed Rehman, a Muslim, and his partner, Manda, of the First Congregational Church in Ithaca, have learned how to respect each other's religions, Rehman said at Feb. 16 Soup and Hope event. (Feb. 21, 2012)