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Computerworld ranks CU as one of top 100 IT workplaces

A striped bass caught by Ian Kiraly '07 in the Hudson River on May 9 set New York's state record for 'stripers,' weighing more than 55 pounds. (June 22, 2007)

Antibodies could be key defenders against Alzheimer's, new evidence shows

Computerworld's 14th annual survey put Cornell in the 40th spot, using benchmarks ranging from employees' salary satisfaction to opportunities for growth and development. (June 22, 2007)

New rice course in Philippines attracts host of CU students and is co-taught by Professor Susan McCouch

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College have identified naturally occurring antibodies that may help defend against Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. (June 22, 2007)

Female superb starlings trade sex for help or to get a better mate, CU researcher finds

To encourage young scientists to consider careers helping developing nations, a new three-week course, Rice: Research to Production, co-taught by CU's Susan McCouch, was launched in the Philippines in May. (June 20, 2007)

Electric fish conduct electric duets in aquatic courtship, Cornell neurobiologists discover

While humans stray from their mates for any number of reasons, superb starling females appear to stray for the sake of their chicks, according to recent Cornell research. (June 19, 2007)

Maker of sour power cherry drink developed with Cornell food scientists gets $2.3 million in venture funding

Cornell's Carl D. Hopkins and a former undergraduate student have discovered that African electric fish couples not only use specific electrical signals to court but also engage in a sort of dueling 'electric duet.' (June 19, 2007)

On-farm research shows farmers can use less nitrogen to save money and reduce environmental impact

CherryPharm Inc., a start-up company that sells an all-natural, tart cherry sports drink developed in conjunction with Cornell food scientists, has received $2.3 million from the Cayuga Venture Fund. (June 19, 2007)

Cornell Global Labor Institute takes on climate crisis in historic meeting with trade union leaders

Ongoing on-farm field trials since 2002 by a team that include farmers and Cornell researchers in 10 counties are showing that farmers can use less nitrogen to save money and reduce environmental impact. (June 19, 2007)

Cornell scientists Barbara Baird and John Silcox talk up nanotechnology on NPR's 'Science Friday'

Even steelworkers are taking climate change very seriously, said Leo Gerard, president of United Steelworkers, at the ILR School's Global Labor Institute meeting on labor and the climate crisis, in May. (June 19, 2007)

CNF reflects on past, looks to future of nanoscience at 30th anniversary celebration

Professors Barbara Baird and John Silcox spoke June 15 about potential breakthroughs that nanotechnology promises, from devices that recognize diseases to sensors that detect toxins in the environment. (June 18, 2007)

Journalists get their hands on nano at Kavli workshop

Almost 380 participants heard about drug delivery, ethics and even science fiction at the 30th anniversary celebration of the Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility, June 14. (June 18, 2007)

Iraqi jurist is Law School's first Clarke Middle East Fellow

Nearly 30 journalists got a firsthand look at nanotechnology research at the Kavli Institute at Cornell Journalist's Workshop in Nanotechnology, June 13. (June 18, 2007)