U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer visited campus June 18 with some welcome news: Cornell's world-renowned synchrotron X-ray facility will continue being funded.
Exhibits representing a cross-section of Cornell's physical sciences and engineering expertise will be part of a Washington, D.C., festival aimed at promoting the sciences. (Oct. 13, 2010)
Graduate students will spend the summer and upcoming school year working with area teachers on science curricula, supported by a $3 million National Science Foundation grant to Cornell. (May 29, 2009)
A pair of common kitchen ingredients inspired Cornell researchers’ improvement of the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries, a promising alternative to today’s lithium-ion batteries.
A project called KickSat will launch more than 200 tiny satellites into low-Earth orbit in 2013. And unlike traditional, big government space exploration, KickSat is a launch by the people. (Dec. 5, 2012)
State weather watchers are looking for amateur weather buffs to measure and record the daily precipitation that falls in their backyards. Training for volunteers will be held March 29 at Cornell. (March 18, 2008)