Cornell University scientists leading NASA-funded research into volcanic ash impacts warn that thick ash blanketing Tonga presents extraordinary health and environmental hazards.

Energy, Environment & Sustainability

Physical Sciences & Engineering

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The newly released Astro2020 decadal survey has ranked the projects the astronomer community wants to prioritize for the next 10 years. The 614-page NASA-sponsored report highlights the search for extraterrestrial life, as well as stressing the need for greater diversity among astronomy’s ranks.

Physical Sciences & Engineering

science

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John Albertson is a professor of civil and environmental engineering, and Robert Howarth, a professor of ecology and environmental biology, comment on new Biden administration regulations on methane emissions.

Energy, Environment & Sustainability

Physical Sciences & Engineering

Engineering

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Astronomers have discovered a Jupiter-sized planet that survived its star’s death.

Physical Sciences & Engineering

Arts and Sciences

science

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Max Zhang, a sustainable energy systems expert, comments on France's decision to invest €1bn in nuclear power by 2030.

Energy, Environment & Sustainability

Physical Sciences & Engineering

Engineering

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Cornell University expert available to discuss the future of commercial space travel. 

Physical Sciences & Engineering

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Methane emissions researchers John Albertson, a professor of civil and environmental engineering, and Robert Howarth, a professor of ecology and environmental biology, comment on the development of a new Global Methane Pledge designed to reduce global methane emissions by at least 30% by 2030.

Energy, Environment & Sustainability

Physical Sciences & Engineering

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Stephen Wicker says iPhones that can directly connect to the internet will greatly reduce the digital divide and increase competition in a marketplace currently dominated by the duopoly of cable and ADSL.

Physical Sciences & Engineering

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Cornell University scientists are playing key roles in the launch of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.

Physical Sciences & Engineering

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Geoff Abers, chair of earth and atmospheric sciences at Cornell University, comments on an 8.2-magnitude earthquake that struck off the southern coast of Alaska.

Engineering

Physical Sciences & Engineering

Energy, Environment & Sustainability

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