Science

Euclid Mission Studies Galaxies

Srinitya Arasan...  —  Apr 10, 2013

 

Prof. Rachel Bean, astronomy, was one of the 40 U.S. researchers chosen to be part of the Euclid mission, which will attempt to map the geometry of the dark universe.

Runner-up Scientific Discovery of the Year

Amit Blumfield  —  Apr 10, 2013

 

Prof. Adam Bogdanove, plant pathology and plant-microbe biology, was named one of nine runner-ups for Science Magazine’s “Biggest Scientific Breakthroughs of 2012.”

The Scientist: Prof. Frank Rossi Helps Grow Better Grass for 2016 Olympics

Camille Wang  —  Apr 10, 2013

Today, he may responsible for the Rio 2016 course, but Prof. Rossi’s fascination with grass began at an early age, when he first started to push a lawn mower. His passion led him to pursuing a career as a golf course superintendent and eventually, a professor of horticulture.

Special Edition: 3-D Printing

Nicolas Ramos a...  —  Apr 3, 2013

3-D printing technology is evolving and expanding each day, and its uses are becoming more revolutionary with each new discovery in processing plastics, metals, food and body parts. 

Two Cents: 3-D Printing

Jacqueline Carozza  —  Apr 3, 2013

 

As 3-D printing becomes easier and cheaper, what fields or areas could it affect? 

Peer Review: Students Identify Health and Nutrition Concerns in Ghana

Camille Wang  —  Mar 27, 2013

Members of two Cornell groups, Big Red Relief and Cover Africa, visited various sites in southern Ghana to speak with local residents, assess their needs and come up with sustainable projects.

The Scientist: Prof. Lynden Archer Researches Polymers

Srinitya Arasan...  —  Mar 27, 2013

Prof. Lynden Archer, chemical and biomolecular engineering, synthesizes and studies polymers.

The Scientist: Prof. Vivan Zayas ’94 Researches Relationships

Reem Khondakar  —  Mar 13, 2013

Prof. Vivian Zayas ’94, psychology, investigates the behavior of close relationships, and how these relationships can affect our day to day lives.

The Scientist: Prof. Justin Moore Investigates Infinite Sets

Yidan Xu  —  Mar 13, 2013

Prof. Justin Moore, mathematics, works to better understand the Ramsey Theory of infinite sets.

Peer Review: The Physics of Heavy Metal Mosh Pits

Jacqueline Carozza  —  Mar 13, 2013

Jesse Silverberg grad and Matt Bierbaum grad study the similarities between gas particle motion and the collective motion of heavy metal fans dancing in mosh pits.

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