NSF-funded project to test cloud computing for smart grid

The team is exploring computational aspects of how to manage the changing electrical grid, or so-called 'smart grid,' which is evolving from a growing need to integrate renewable energy systems. (Sept. 23, 2011)

Cornell Council for the Arts announces grants program during transition

The Cornell Council for the Arts is taking applications through Oct. 21 for grants to fund arts projects by students, faculty, staff, departments and organizations on campus.

Dinosaur detectives on display at Museum of the Earth

The Museum of the Earth has a fossil preparation lab, with a window so visitor can watch the paleontologists - including several Cornell students. (Sept. 23, 2011)

'Divine or monstrous love': Alexandridis on bestiality in ancient Greek art

Annetta Alexandridis presented a lecture on bestiality as it was depicted in ancient Greek art and myth Sept. 21 at Cornell Library.

Filmmaker/biologist Randy Olson helps scientists become better storytellers

Filmmaker and biologist Randy Olson, on campus Sept. 18-21, met with various student groups and scientists to give advice on how to convey science through 'storytelling.' (Sept. 22, 2011)

Researchers win $3 million NIH grant to fight cancer

Three researchers have been awarded a five-year Transformative Research Projects Award of about $3.04 million to fight cancer by targeting the regulation of metabolic enzymes. (Sept. 21, 2011)

Bethe lecturer to offer creative solutions to carbon crisis

Paul Alivisatos, director of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and professor of nanotechnology at University of California-Berkeley, is this year's Hans A. Bethe lecturer. (Sept. 21, 2011)

Why the global economic recovery is in trouble

Eswar Prasad, the Tolani Senior Professor of Trade Policy in the Dyson School, offers a snapshot of current global economic trends. (Sept. 21, 2011)

Scholar explores aesthetic experience and possibility

Niklaus Largier, of the University of California-Berkeley, spoke on aesthetic experience and possibility in a College of Arts and Sciences Humanities Lecture Sept. 13. (Sept. 19, 2011)