Science

The Scientist: Prof. Fred Schneider '75 Protects the Web from Hack Attacks

Kathleen Bitter  —  Mar 7, 2012

Prof. Fred B. Schneider ’75, computer sciences specializes in computer security, specifically language-based security techniques.  He advocates for public cyber security systems.

Two Cents: To Frack or Not to Frack

Bob Hackett  —  Feb 29, 2012

The debate over hydraulic fracturing, better known as fracking, has recently exploded as a local and national issue. The first studies investigating the environmental effects of fracking have just been published and two Cornell studies have drawn contradictory conclusions about the practice. The Sun invited the authors of these studies, as well as other professors studying these issues, to discuss their opinions and findings.

Martian Menus in the Making: Cornell Profs Fight Food Fatigue of Astronauts

Nicolas Ramos  —  Feb 29, 2012

Astronauts have always been at risk of tiring of foods when on a restricted diet. Now Cornell researchers are trying to fix that and they are not going to the new Chipotle in Ithaca for help.

Chemical Communication: Cornell Researchers Discover ‘Language’ of Worms

Sarah Cohen  —  Feb 29, 2012

Cornell researchers have found a system of communication between worms. A more complete understanding of this communication may help researchers better understand human biology and physiology.

Darwin Day Lecture: "The Present and Future of Climate Change"

Raquel Sghiatti  —  Feb 28, 2012

Addressing the warmest year and warmest decade on record, , Chief biodiversity advisor to the World Bank and founder of PBS series Nature kicked off Darwin days with. Thomas Lovejoy, the man who coined the term "biodiversity," answered how much is too much when it comes to greenhouse gases at a lecture entitled "The Present and Future of Climate Change" on Feb.12th as a part of the Darwin Days series. 

Darwin Day Lecture: "Adaption and Extinction in the Wake of Climate Change"

Caitlin Parker  —  Feb 28, 2012

Dr. Warren Allmon, Dr. Charles Greene, and Dr. Drew Harvell discussed the implications of climate change as it pertained to their respective fields on a panel discussion entitled “Adaptation and Extinction in the Wake of Climate Change,” on Feb. 13 that marked the second event of the weeklong Darwin Days series.  

Darwin Day Lecture: "Climate Change Past and Present"

Lisa Gibson  —  Feb 28, 2012

The effects of climate change like melting sea ice and rising sea levels occur naturally, and may not necessarily be due to human impact on the environment, according to some scientists and contrary to popular belief. These changes are part of a natural cycle and have happened before.

Dr. Thomas M. Cronin, a geologist at the U.S. Geological Survey, gave a guest lecture Wednesday, Feb. 15, as part of the University’s Darwin Days. Cronin’s presentation, “Climate Challenges and the Geologic Record,” focused on two main areas: sea ice and sea level.

A Toast to Darwin, and Hops

Bob Hackett  —  Feb 28, 2012

Steve Miller, New York State’s first hops specialist, gave a lecture on Thursday Feb. 16 entitled  “Local Climate Change’s Effect on Hop Production” as a part of weeklong university-wide celebration of Darwin’s birthday. Miller gave a brief history of hops, a main ingredient of beer, and discussed how the crop is grown—emphasizing its production in New York State.

Cornell Tech Campus: Learning Hub

Nicholas St. Fleur  —  Feb 22, 2012

Cornell’s proposal for the NYC Tech Campus features a new academic approach to learning called hubs which combine science and technology with innovation and education.   

SOM’s Plan for Sustainability

Bob Hackett and...  —  Feb 22, 2012

A new architectural adage is just now emerging: not “start from zero,” but end with zero. The new Cornell Tech Campus Proposal designed by architecture firm Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill’s (SOM) features a “net-zero energy” academic building, which generates as much energy annually as it consumes.

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