NASA's Kepler space telescope, in concert with Cornell-led measurements of stars' ultraviolet activity, has observed the effects of a dead star bending the light of its companion red star.
A dieter's decision to eat or not is often determined by powerful environmental cues that he or she is probably not even aware of. But daily weighing can help, reports a new Cornell study. (Nov. 16, 2011)
More than 700 Cornell publications were scrutinized in a one-day display and opinion survey conducted Dec. 13 in Hollister Hall's McManus Lounge. (Dec. 21, 2007)
New Cornell research has taken a major step toward treating jet lag and other more serious syndromes by advancing our understanding of how circadian rhythms work. (Nov. 14, 2011)
Poet Li-Young Lee will read from his work Thursday, April 29, at 4:30 p.m. in Kaufmann Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall, on campus. The reading is free and open to the public.
Natalie Mahowald, associate professor of earth and atmospheric sciences, said the concentration of dust in the atmosphere could affect global systems including climate, precipitation and vegetation.
Three Cornell research teams have received National Science Foundation support from a new program that rewards high-risk, high-reward interdisciplinary projects. (Oct. 24, 2012)
Nanotechnology is giving researchers insight into how cell receptors for environmental stimuli orchestrate the spatial assembly of the intracellular signaling pathways.
Weill Cornell Medical College has received a $75 million gift from Sandra and Edward Meyer ‘48 and the Sandra and Edward Meyer Foundation to enhance the medical college’s cancer research and care programs.