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Byline: Bill Steele

Physics

Secrets of superfluid helium explored

Cornell Chronicle

… degrees above absolute zero it changes from gas to liquid – what physicists call a “change of state.” Cool it further – … phases exist under these conditions is not yet clear but should be revealed in further studies, the researchers said, …

Molecular biology & genetics

Bringing bacteria's defense into focus

Cornell Chronicle

… By taking a series of near-atomic resolution snapshots, Cornell … such as bacteriophage, a virus that infects bacteria.The process they observed uses CRISPR (clustered regularly interspaced … By taking a series of near-atomic resolution snapshots, Cornell … such as bacteriophage, a virus that infects bacteria. The process they observed uses CRISPR (clustered regularly …

Chemistry & Chemical Biology

E. coli bacteria's defense secret revealed

Cornell Chronicle

… researchers have found out how E. coli bacteria defend themselves against antibiotics and other poisons. Probably not good news for the bacteria.When undesirable molecules show up, the … out, the intruders. “Dynamic assembly of these tunnels has long been hypothesized,” said Peng Chen , professor of …

Physics

New electron microscope sees more than an image

Cornell Chronicle

… The electron microscope, a powerful tool for science, just … with an improvement developed by Cornell physicists. Their electron microscope pixel array detector (EMPAD) … groups. Cornell’s Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) has licensed the invention to FEI, a leading manufacturer of …

History

Cook Awards honor those committed to women's issues

Cornell Chronicle

… honor Cornell students, faculty and staff members for their commitment to women’s issues and for improving the climate for women at Cornell. The Cook Award Committee and the University Diversity … Mathematics … founded the Law School’s Global Gender Justice Clinic. She has mentored dozens of students in her Gender Justice …

Biology

How the lepidoptera got its spots

Cornell Chronicle

… just one or two genes, Cornell researchers have altered the patterns on a butterfly’s wings. It’s not just a new art form, but a major clue to understanding how the butterflies have evolved, and perhaps to how color … just one or two genes, Cornell researchers have altered the patterns on a butterfly’s wings. It’s not just a new art …

Physics

Elusive superconductor state observed

Cornell Chronicle

… A state of electronic matter first predicted by theorists in 1964 has finally been discovered by Cornell physicists and may provide key insights into the workings of high-temperature superconductors. … of electronic matter first predicted by theorists in 1964 has finally been discovered by Cornell physicists and may …

Physics

Alum wins physics prize named for Cornell Nobelists

Cornell Chronicle

… Mohammad Hamidian, Ph.D. ’11, has been named the 2016 winner of the prestigious … Mohammad Hamidian, Ph.D. ’11, has been named the 2016 winner of the prestigious …

PHYSICS

The secret of Oobleck revealed at last

Cornell Chronicle

… Next time, you can just have fun with it, knowing that the argument is over. Cornell physicists have finally explained what makes Oobleck so weird. … argument is over. Cornell physicists have finally explained what makes Oobleck so weird. Oobleck – named by the creators …

CREATIVITY

Along with science, Cornellians produce science fiction, too

Cornell Chronicle

… about science fiction, you’ll have a lot to brag about. The university has produced more than its share of notables in the field, including several mainstream names. … fiction, you’ll have a lot to brag about. The university has produced more than its share of notables in the field, …