Teachers delve into global water and culture issues

More than 50 middle and high school teachers were on campus June 24-26 for an International Studies Summer Institute at Cornell called The Cultural Geography of Water.

Faculty brief Congress, alumni on chemical risks

Three faculty members from the Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future briefed Congress and alumni in Washington, D.C., on chemical risks June 18.

Plant eaters, and the flora they eat, give peace a chance

Non-conflict may be the best strategy for both herbivores and plants, according to a new study.

Alumni, staff help rebuild town hit by Hurricane Sandy

About 65 Cornellians joined a rebuilding effort in Breezy Point, Queens, N.Y. - a community especially hard hit by Hurricane Sandy - on June 15 in a day of service.

How foods are 'sized' affects how much we eat

A new study shows that whether foods are labeled small, regular or double-sized influences how much people will consume – and how much they'll pay for them.

Destito clarifies 'Tax-Free NY' proposal

RoAnn Destito, commissioner of the New York State Office of General Services, presented particulars about New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed "Tax-Free NY" program to the Cornell community June 14.

Gorge work, stewards increase safety of natural areas

Repairs and renovations on the most arduous section of the Cascadilla Gorge trail system, from Stewart Avenue to College Avenue, will proceed through the summer.

Genetic switches play big role in human evolution

A Cornell study offers further proof that the divergence of humans from chimpanzees some 4 million to 6 million years ago was profoundly influenced by mutations to DNA sequences that played a role in turning genes on and off.

Tour allure: Enjoy Cornell's 'garden of weedin''

The Cornell Weed Garden is a scientific utopia that features 85 tenacious, loathsome and sometimes tasty plants.