Swarming, spinning microrobots can manipulate their surroundings

Researchers demonstrated how a swarm of microrobots spinning on a water surface can together generate the fluidic torque needed to manipulate passive structures without any physical contact. 

Hackathon winners combat ear infections, parasites and animal overpopulation

Products to fight ear infections in dogs, a parasite in cattle and animal population control challenges won top honors at the Feb. 20-22 Animal Health Hackathon at the College of Veterinary Medicine.

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Abruña honored for chemistry in the public interest

The Gustavus John Esseln Award for Chemistry in the Public Interest from the Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society honors outstanding achievement in scientific and technical work that contributes to public well-being.

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Proteins organize for extracellular electron transfer

Researchers discovered electron transfer in electroactive bacteria is mediated by CymA proteins’ ability to synchronize and form a biomolecular condensate in the cell’s inner membrane.

AI reveals chemistry behind high-performance battery electrolytes

A new artificial intelligence framework developed at Cornell can accurately predict the performance of battery electrolytes while revealing the chemical principles that govern them, providing engineers with a new tool for designing better batteries.

Five from Cornell named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows

Five Cornell faculty members are among 126 early-career researchers across North America who have won 2026 Sloan Research Fellowships from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

Drug lifts barrier for immunotherapy to fight rare liver cancer

Immunotherapy has not worked well against fibrolamellar carcinoma, but a new study finds an existing FDA-approved drug may allow the treatment to fight the cancer as intended. 

Cornell partnerships propel semiconductor innovation through NY THRIVE vouchers

Several New York–based technology companies are accelerating next-generation semiconductor manufacturing with support from the NY THRIVE Innovation Voucher program, including projects in collaboration with Cornell University’s world-class research facilities.

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New blockchain platform brings credibility to carbon registries

Cornell researchers have developed a blockchain-based platform to improve how those commitments are recorded and verified.