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Surviving a star’s demise: Discovery adds proof of planetary resilience

October 13, 2021

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

Physical Sciences & Engineering
Arts and Sciences
science

France’s nuclear bet is a ‘risky move’

October 12, 2021

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

Astro2020 prioritizes extraterrestrial life, diversity in astronomy

November 4, 2021

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

‘No excuse now’: Biden methane regulation comes tech ready

November 2, 2021

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

SpaceX crew launch signals future of sustainable space exploration

September 15, 2021

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

Physical Sciences & Engineering

Rumored iPhone 13 updates may reduce the digital divide

September 3, 2021

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

Global Methane Pledge a ‘major change in policy’

September 15, 2021

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

Countdown to launch: Cornell scientists play key roles in James Webb Space Telescope

August 27, 2021

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

Physical Sciences & Engineering

Scientists anticipated Alaska quake, but when and where proved elusive

July 30, 2021

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

Incentivized funding key to improving US infrastructure

March 3, 2021

Rick Geddes, professor and founding director of Cornell University’s Program in Infrastructure Policy, says the biggest challenge to improving America’s infrastructure is funding.

Physical Sciences & Engineering

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