New Dorothy Cotton Institute to promote global civil, human rights leadership

Cornell's Center for Transformative Action has established the Dorothy Cotton Institute to promote a global community for civil and human rights leadership. Cotton is a long-time civil rights activist. (Dec. 21, 2010)

Medical transport system used in Ontario cuts empty flights by 21 percent

A system for improving the logistics of medical transport in Ontario, Canada, developed through a series of Cornell operations research projects, will soon be in use to help save lives. (Dec. 20, 2010)

For a white Christmas, head to Pinkham Notch, N.H.

The Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell has issued its data-based predictions for where the greatest - and least - chances in the Northeast are for a white Christmas. (Dec. 20, 2010)

CU produces first full guide for hospital emergency preparedness exercises

A collaboration with Weill Cornell Medical College has resulted in the nation's first comprehensive guide for hospital emergency preparedness exercises. It's posted on a government site. (Dec. 16, 2010)

The dirt on urban gardens: Some contamination but <br />help is on the way

A four-year multidisciplinary Cornell/Cornell Cooperative Extension project is assessing contaminants in urban garden soils and promoting management strategies to minimize potential health risks. (Dec. 16, 2010)

Hotel students help local organizations grow

As graduate students in the School of Hotel Administration learned about service marketing in class, they also put their new knowledge into practice through work with local organizations. (Dec. 16, 2010)

Design students help improve spaces in local schools

Design students working with Professor Lorraine Maxwell have been helping the New Roots high school and Caroline Elementary School rethink how they use some of their spaces. (Dec. 15, 2010)

Economist at outlook conference says he is hopeful for a 2011 economic rally

The national economy is not merely a minefield, but a mind field as well, said Cornell economist William Schulze, the keynote speaker at the annual Agribusiness Economic Outlook Conference Dec. 14. (Dec. 14, 2010)

Study: Sipping green tea regularly can alter how we perceive flavor

Certain chemicals in green tea - and perhaps red wine - can alter how we perceive flavors, reports a Cornell study that also found the chemicals stored in the body for the first time. (Dec. 14, 2010)