The simulation reveals how tsunamis strike coastlines with devastating force, deforming sea water and affecting the earth's surface. The Cornell Multigrid Coupled Tsunami model, or COMCOT, calculates sea surface elevation based on earthquake data and topography.
Dehalococcoides bacteria can adapt to various environmental conditions through the use of mobile genetic elements, allowing them to degrade chlorinated pollutants. The genome sequence of Strain 195 reveals its ability to turn genes on and off in response to environmental cues.
A team of scientists from Cornell University and international partners will assess the impact of recent tsunamis on Sri Lanka's coastline. The research aims to enhance predictive capabilities and inform future development of tsunami warning systems.
The Mars rover mission has discovered evidence of prolonged presence of salty, acidic water on Mars' surface, making it a potential habitable place. The findings suggest that conditions were suitable for life to exist in the past.
The Mars rover Opportunity has found evidence that liquid water once flowed through the region of Meridiani Planum, a vast plain on Mars. This discovery suggests that conditions in this area may have been habitable for life at some point in Martian history.
A study by Cornell University researchers found that apple phenolic extracts can protect nerve cells from oxidative stress. Quercetin, a major flavanoid in apples, was shown to be the most effective antioxidant in protecting against neurotoxicity induced by hydrogen peroxide.
Marine scientists aim to fill information gaps on coral reef ecosystems to strengthen global management and policy interventions. The assessment focuses on identifying sources of new marine pathogens, reducing inputs, and developing control measures.
Researchers at Cornell University have created a device that can detect as few as six viruses using a tiny paddle oscillator. The device, which uses the natural resonant frequency of the paddles to sense changes in mass, has the potential to differentiate between various pathogens and toxic organic chemicals.
Researchers at Cornell University have discovered a new DNA enzyme, AIRs kinase, with a shape similar to other members of the riboside kinase family. This finding suggests that proteins may evolve using similar rules, and could lead to the design of laboratory tools for testing anticancer drugs.
A team of researchers at Cornell University has developed a compact, all-optical switch on silicon that can control light signals in real-time. This innovation paves the way for high-speed optical routing in fiber-optic communications, eliminating the need for conversion between electrical and optical signals.
A report by Cornell University's David Pimentel and his students highlights the need to conserve water in US agriculture. The study found that irrigation practices can require up to three times more fossil energy than rain-fed crops, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management.
A $2.9 million NSF grant will support a Cornell-led consortium developing techniques to anonymize census data while maintaining confidentiality. The project aims to create synthetic and coarsened datasets using virtual households and geographic information systems.
A study conducted at Cornell University found that raising office temperatures from 68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit resulted in a 44% decrease in typing errors and a 150% increase in typing output. The findings suggest that warmer temperatures can lead to increased productivity and cost savings for employers.
A study by Cornell University researchers found that falling paper and leaves exhibit chaotic motion due to air flow around sharp edges. The force depends strongly on coupling between rotating and translational motions of the object, benefiting plants in seed dispersal.
The four-year project aims to produce new techniques for analyzing spatio-temporal data, making it accessible to researchers, conservation biologists, educators, and citizens. The grant will integrate machine learning and modeling techniques with existing ornithology projects, increasing the power and scope of data tools.
A Cornell University study found that terrorist warnings increased presidential approval ratings and support for Bush's handling of the economy. The study's findings are consistent with social identity theory and terror management theory, suggesting a 'halo effect' where threats increase in-group identification and nationalism.
A multidisciplinary approach is needed to address elder abuse, directly impacting quality of life and requiring urgent response from healthcare professionals.
Researchers found that volunteers who consumed larger portions weighed an average of 39% more food and 273 calories per person compared to the previous week. The study suggests that larger portion sizes may be a major factor behind the rise in obesity rates among young adults.
Researchers at Cornell University have created a tiny oscillator that uses a carbon nanotube to vibrate at radio frequencies, enabling mass sensing and gas detection capabilities. The device is so small that it can potentially weigh individual atoms, offering new possibilities for scientific research and applications.
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a new class of self-assembling designer molecules that mimic nature's system of organizing living tissue. These molecules can be programmed and exhibit a rich phase behavior, making them suitable for applications in batteries, fuel cells, and solar cells.
Researchers have explained puzzling behavior in a high-temperature superconductor by discovering an electronic crystal, where electrons arrange themselves into a neat pattern. This phenomenon occurs in a phase called pseudogap and was observed using a highly sensitive scanning tunneling microscope.
A study by Cornell University researchers found that more than 85% of African Americans will use food stamps, compared to 37% of white Americans. Food stamp use is also linked to lower education levels, with 64% of adults with less than 12 years of education using them.
Cornell University researchers have discovered a method to precisely control the electronic properties of complex oxide materials at the atomic level, replacing silicon insulators. The technique involves removing oxygen atoms from thin films to create vacancies, which act as electron-donating dopants and can be controlled with high pre...
A study published in Vision Research found that the size of animals' eyes is linked to their body weight, with larger animals having bigger eyes on average. However, when broken down into smaller groups, such as birds and primates, eye size becomes more complicated and varies greatly.
Researchers confirm albedo changes in Martian soil, correlating with changes seen from Mars orbiters, providing ground-truth information. The findings indicate important variations in mineral and dust composition.
Research found that obese women have a lower prolactin response to suckling, compromising milk production. This leads to a significantly shorter period of breastfeeding. The study suggests that obesity affects breast-feeding success, with overweight mothers being 2.5 to 3.6 times less successful than non-overweight mothers.
A study by Cornell University researchers found Listeria bacteria on foods in 47 out of 50 retail food stores, with 34% showing persistent strains after re-inspection. The bacteria were also found in seven food-processing plants, highlighting the need for improved control measures to prevent food contamination.
Research found that altering steroid hormone levels enhances a complex auditory system in female midshipman fish. The discovery suggests that estrogen hormones may play a role in shifting the sensitivity of the auditory system to prioritize social stimuli.
Researchers develop a system to predict West Nile virus risk based on climate factors, including temperature. The model will provide early warnings for public health professionals and serve as a model for other vector-borne disease risks.
A Cornell University-Stanford University meta-analysis of 30 clinical trials found that women starting HRT within two years of menopause had a lower total mortality risk. The study also showed significant reductions in hip fractures and recurrent urinary tract infections, but no change in breast cancer deaths.
A laser-based microscopy technique has confirmed and redefined the controversial 'astrocyte-neuron lactate shuttle' hypothesis for brain energy metabolism. The study reveals that neurons and astrocytes interact to burn oxygen and glucose, with astrocytes providing lactate fuel after glucose is converted from the bloodstream.
A meta-analysis of 33 trials found that continuous use of asthma drugs increases airway inflammation and decreases bronchodilator response, while also posing cardiac risks for patients with chronic obstructive lung disease. The studies suggested that pharmaceutical company sponsorship may be a factor in the conflicting results.
G-Line is a world-class facility dedicated to Cornell research and education in technology, biology, and materials science. The facility features three new hutches for graduate students conducting experiments with X-ray beams.
A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that overexpressing a selenium-containing enzyme in mice led to insulin resistance and obesity. The researchers suggest that antioxidants, like selenium, may be harmful by neutralizing free radicals necessary for insulin signaling.
A study by Cornell University found that iron supplements improve exercise performance in non-anemic women, but only those with tissue-iron deficiency. Women with low liver iron but no anemia showed no functional impairments.
The book Challenges for Rural America in the 21st Century examines rural social change, economic transformation, and policy implications. Key findings include unevenly spread gaming benefits, elder care challenges, and the need for rural communities to adapt to a decentralized system.
Cornell University Library will collaborate with Göttingen State and University Library in Germany to develop an online archive of digital mathematics serial publications. The project aims to provide long-term access to e-research literature and serves as a model for similar efforts in other disciplines.
The Arecibo telescope has been made more sensitive with the addition of the ALFA instrument, allowing for faster sky surveys and improved detection of pulsars and other rare celestial phenomena. The new device will also enable astronomers to map the neutral hydrogen gas in our galaxy and others.
Researchers at Cornell University Institute for Health and Productivity Studies estimate that presenteeism costs companies up to 60% of total worker illness expenses. Common conditions such as allergies, headaches, and mental health problems incur significant on-the-job productivity losses.
A long-term study by Cornell University finds that marine-organism disease is increasing in some taxa, such as turtles and mammals, but declining in fish due to over-fishing. However, disease rates are still too low to be observed for many populations of wild fish.
Children in poorer families face greater family turmoil, violence, instability and smaller social networks, living in more polluted and crowded environments with inadequate services. They attend underfunded schools and spend less time reading, watching fewer books at home.
A team of researchers from Cornell University and Gene Network Sciences Inc. has developed a 3D computer model of the canine heart to simulate ventricular fibrillation. The model aims to help understand the causes of this life-threatening condition, currently treated with electrical shocks that can damage the heart.
Researchers use nanoelectromechanical systems to detect masses as small as 6 attograms, a third of the mass of a typical virus. The technology has potential for detecting and identifying microorganisms and biological molecules.
A recent study by Cornell University found that NYC firefighters experience high levels of PTSD, depression, and anxiety after the 9/11 attacks. The study also highlights the importance of open communication, teamwork, and employee involvement in decision-making to improve firefighter well-being.
A study by Cornell University's R. Brinkley Smithers Institute found a significant link between workplace drinking and gender harassment. Women experienced a more-than-twofold increase in incidents of gender harassment when men consumed additional alcoholic drinks during work hours.
The report highlights upstate New York's slow economic recovery from deindustrialization, with average wages rising only 2% from 1980 to 2000. The authors call for state policy efforts and federal support to diversify jobs and stimulate growth.
Cornell University has been awarded a $300,000 USAID grant to implement two development programs in India. The Agriculture in Developing Nations course will be taught at Cornell and partner institutions in India, sensitizing students and policymakers on how to improve productivity and competitiveness in agriculture. For executives, the...
The Kavli Institute will bring together world-renowned thinkers in nanoscale science to address major challenges and opportunities. The institute aims to define a path for progress in creating significant new science by sponsoring seminars and symposia on emerging themes in nanotechnology.
A study by Janis Whitlock found that urban youth feel disconnected from their schools and communities, leading to feelings of invisibility. The research highlights the importance of school and community connectedness in protecting against negative outcomes such as violence, risky behavior, and dropping out of school.
Cornell University and Caltech researchers will develop the world's most sensitive sub-millimeter telescope in the Atacama Desert, capable of probing star formation during galaxy formation. The telescope's high sensitivity will enable studies of large-scale universe structure and hidden planets in circumstellar disks.