Psychologist ponders perceived and virtual reality vs. 'real' reality

In a new paper surveying the literature on reality from Descartes to Bostrom, psychology's Shimon Edelman arrives at new syntheses. (May 4, 2011)

Resurged interest in Indonesian studies spurs conference

The State of Indonesian Studies Conference on campus, April 28-29, brought scholars together to ponder the status and future of scholarships on Indonesia. (May 4, 2011)

Culler earns fellowship at National Humanities Center

Professor of English and comparative literature Jonathan Culler will join 31 other scholars as a fellow at the National Humanities Center for the 2011-12 academic year. (May 3, 2011)

Cornell Racing introduces its 'most powerful and technologically innovative' car

Student team members introduced ARG11 to a gathered crowd on the Duffield patio April 29 to update their progress and describe their latest exploits, including a pending trip overseas. (May 2, 2011)

Fruit flies 'swim' through air, using the same physics as fish, study shows

Like a fish paddles its pectoral fins to swim through water, flying insects use the same physics laws to 'paddle' through the air, say Cornell physicists. (May 2, 2011)

Professional book-lovers discuss careers for English majors

Four panelists - including two writers, a curator and a bookstore owner - talked about the kinds of careers that can grow from being an English major, April 27 on campus. (May 2, 2011)

Poetry in the air with MFA writers at high school slam

Six MFA students in Alice Fulton's poetry seminar joined middle and high school students, teachers, parents and administrators for a poetry slam April 28 at Ithaca High School. (April 29, 2011)

ISS awards grants to social scientists

The Institute for the Social Sciences (ISS) has announced the recipients of its biannual small-grant awards for interdisciplinary research and conference support.

Lieberman's 'They Call It Myanmar' shows the hidden Burma

Filmmaker and senior lecturer in physics Robert H. Lieberman risked imprisonment and deportation while making a documentary in Burma. Cornell Cinema shows 'They Call It Myanmar' May 3. (April 28, 2011)