NewsNanofiber Bandages Fight Infection, Speed Healingby Cornell UniversityIncorporation of plant-based compound into cotton bandages results in excellent antibacterial performance
News600 Years of Tree Rings Reveal Climate Risks in Californiaby Cornell UniversityResearchers construct plausible daily weather records and streamflow scenarios
NewsMaps Reveal Biochar’s Potential for Mitigating Climate Changeby Cornell UniversityStudy finds that converting crop residues into biochar could sequester up to one billion tons of carbon annually
NewsRewarding Women More like Men Could Reduce Wage Gapby Cornell UniversityWomen employed in computer science jobs earn 86.6 cents for every dollar men earn in the same field
NewsMicroplastics’ Shape Determines How Far They Travel in the Atmosphereby Cornell UniversityResearchers indicate that prior studies have overestimated the rate of microplastic deposition
NewsUnderwater Robot Finds New Circulation Pattern in Antarctic Ice Shelfby Cornell UniversityThe Icefin has sonar, chemical and biological sensors that help researchers characterize sub-ice environments
NewsGene Discovery May Help Growers Battle Grape Downy Mildewby Cornell UniversityDeveloping grapes with resistance to these diseases can help cut down the number of sprays used by growers
NewsCornell Fills Data Gap for Volcanic Ash Effects on Earth Systemsby Cornell UniversityResearchers characterize volcanic ash samples from 40 eruptions to help understand how ash impacts the atmosphere
NewsMetal-Loving Microbes Could Replace Chemical Processing of Rare Earthsby Cornell UniversityUsing microbes could be a green alternative to traditional mining methods
NewsRemote Work Can Slash Your Carbon Footprint—If Done Rightby Cornell UniversityWhile commute has a large impact, it is not the only variable that can dramatically impact carbon footprint