Expansion of Arctic vegetation due to climate change has probably been underestimated, and increasing tree and shrub cover will accelerate climate change and possible adverse effects on wildlife.
A Cornell robot named Ranger has traveled 14.3 miles in about 11 hours, setting an unofficial world record at Cornell's Barton Hall on the morning of July 6. (July 16, 2010)
Professors Michael Heise and Marty Wells discuss how they collaborate on empirical legal research, applying advanced data science and statistical analyses to look at legal issues that affect people’s lives as well as examining the judiciary system and how it operates.
The age of digital photography has brought a new approach, called “computational lighting design.” Still not easy, but new software from Cornell will give amateurs a head start and save time for pros by combining Photoshop layers to create ideal lighting.
Cornell computer scientists have devised a new method, based on an overlooked bit of physics, to synthesize the sounds of small, rigid objects in collision in computer animations. (Aug. 20, 2012)
The 15th annual symposium will feature 88 engineers between the ages of 30 and 45 who are performing 'exceptional engineering research and technical work in a variety of disciplines.'