Bird-of-paradise inspires darkest fabric ever made

The color “ultrablack” has a variety of uses, including in cameras, solar panels and telescopes, but it’s difficult to produce and can appear less black when viewed at an angle. A Cornell lab has devised a simple method for making the elusive color.

Gala inspires students to find their fit in fashion industry

A festive black-tie gala brought together fashion industry star power, networking opportunities and Cornell fashion students wearing shimmering gowns and fashion-forward tuxedos.

Bone density builder wins top prize at food hackathon

The weekend event involved more than 150 undergraduate and graduate students from across Cornell.

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At COP30, floating plaza shifts perspective of sea-level rise

At United Nations climate meetings in Brazil, a floating pavilion whose designers include AAP's J. Meejin Yoon offers delegates a "surreal" eye-level view of the water.

‘Fit for Duty’ explores military uniforms’ influence on fashion

Opening on Veterans Day, the Cornell Fashion + Textile Collection exhibition traces the interplay of form and function across conflict and couture – while highlighting Cornell’s land-grant legacy of military service.

Certification promotes being ‘age friendly’ as good business

Assisted by Cornell faculty and students, Tompkins County has launched a program to recognize businesses for efforts to welcome patrons across the age spectrum.

Cornell AAP to launch first New York City-based high school summer program

The College of Architecture, Art, and Planning is adding a new summer intensive for high schoolers interested in studying the collective aspirations, methodologies, and processes involved in the design of cities.

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Sacramento International Airport commissions Art Chair Paul Ramírez Jonas to create permanent public installation

Using imagery and words that celebrate the surrounding valley as well as airport staff, Ramírez Jonas has revealed preliminary models of the full work, which will wrap the transportation hub's new six-story parking facility.

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Gensler Family AAP NYC Center opens doors, possibilities on Cornell Tech Campus

After a decade at 26 Broadway in Lower Manhattan, the center's move to Roosevelt Island affords new opportunities for connection and collaboration.

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