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Tiny gas bubbles reveal secrets of Hawaiian volcanoes

Using advanced technology that analyzes tiny gas bubbles trapped in crystal, a team of scientists led by Cornell has precisely mapped how magma storage evolves as Hawaiian volcanoes age.

New perovskite design sets solar cells on path to stability

By finding the atomic equivalent of a perfect handshake between two types of perovskite, researchers at Cornell have built solar cells that are not only high-performing, but exceptionally durable.

Inclusive Excellence awards recognize Engineering community members

The Cornell Engineering Office of Inclusive Excellence recognized outstanding undergraduate and graduate students, student organizations, faculty and staff at their Annual Awards Banquet on April 28.

Cornell Engineering innovations drive student commercialization plans

From a nanotech solution for removing toxic chemicals from water to a 3D-printing method for high-precision drug delivery, Cornell students put research innovations to the test in the first Technology Commercialization Innovation Competition.

Tool predicts impact of wildfire smoke on solar power generation

Cornell researchers created a machine learning-based model that can forecast, with greater accuracy than current methods, the impact severe wildfire conditions will have on solar electricity generation.

Research at risk: Life-saving heart pumps for babies

After receiving a stop-work order from the federal government, the future of a device to help children with heart defects is uncertain.

Charles Wharton, plasma physicist, dies at 99

Charles “Chuck” Benjamin Wharton, professor emeritus of electrical engineering and a distinguished expert in plasma physics, died April 12 in Ithaca, New York. He was 99.

Community engagement awards recognize transformative partnerships and projects

The third annual Community Engagement Awards brought together students, faculty, staff and community partners to celebrate the power of collaboration and connection. Hosted by the Einhorn Center for Community Engagement on April 8 in the Statler Hotel Ballroom, the event recognized the diverse and far-reaching efforts of those working to create positive change in Ithaca and around the world.

Nine inducted into Bouchet Society

Nine doctoral candidates were inducted into the Cornell Chapter of the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society, which recognizes scholarly achievement and promotes diversity in doctoral education.

Analysis reveals signs of life in ‘zombie’ volcano

Researchers identified a likely source of activity in a “zombie” volcano that appeared to be dormant for more than 250,000 years: molten rock releasing gas that pushes against the volcano’s upper crust.