Alex Cruz named a Gilliam Fellow!
Ph.D. student Alex Cruz with advisor Dr. Jonathan Butcher awarded for commitment to advancing equity and inclusion in science. Read more
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Imaging shows how solar-powered microbes turn CO2 into bioplastic
Cornell researchers developed a multimodal platform to image microbe-semiconductor biohybrids with single-cell resolution, to better understand how they can be optimized for more efficient energy conversion. Read more
Q&A: What you need to know about reflecting sunlight to cool Earth
As concerns about climate change intensify, researchers are exploring the potential for large-scale human intervention in the Earth’s climate system, a strategy sometimes referred to as geoengineering. Two leading researchers in the area discuss how their research in sunlight reflection methods fits into the bigger picture of potential climate solutions. Read more
Interdisciplinary group creating biolubricants to combat arthritis
An interdisciplinary research team received a five-year, $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a new generation of biosynthetic lubricants that have the potential to treat arthritis and reduce the painful friction of artificial joints. Read more
Blamed for fouling the environment, polyester may help save it
In a fast-fashion, throw-clothes-away world, textile expert Juan Hinestroza (Human Ecology) and a group of scientists have new ways to recycle wasted polyester into new useful products. Read more
Cornellians: With ‘The Diplomat,’ an Actor Alum Sees his Star Rise
Netflix’s hit drama is the latest showcase for Ato Essandoh ’95, veteran of Jason Bourne, ‘Blue Bloods,’ ‘Chicago Med,’ and more. Read more
Chen a winner in 2023 Lasker Foundation Essay Contest
Ph.D. candidate Allison Chen addresses theme of ethics in biomedical research in winning essay. Read more
Cornell to lead concrete decarbonization project
Greeshma Gadikota, associate professor of engineering, has gathered a team to help capture carbon dioxide in the concrete-making process as they aim to create low-carbon construction materials from it. Read more
Unused renewable energy an option for powering NFT trade
Unused solar, wind and hydroelectric power in the U.S. could support the exponential growth of transactions involving non-fungible tokens, Cornell Engineering researchers have found. Read more
Machine learning enhances X-ray imaging of nanotextures
Cornell researchers have revealed the intricate nanotextures in thin-film materials, offering scientists a new, streamlined approach to analyzing potential candidates for quantum computing and microelectronics, among other applications. Read more