College of Arts and Sciences recognize McCrea, Salvato, Van Dyke and Woubshet

The College of Arts and Sciences has awarded Appel fellowships to Lawrence McCrea and Nick Salvato, and Paul Academic Advising Awards to Alison Van Dyke and Dagmawi Woubshet.

Tighter 'stitching' means better graphene, scientists say

The 'stitching' between individual crystals of graphene affects how well these carbon monolayers conduct electricity and retain their strength, Cornell researchers report. (May 31, 2012)

Study: Many genes of small effect influence economic and political attitudes

Unrelated people who are more similar genetically tend to have more similar attitudes and preferences, reports a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. (May 30, 2012)

High-temperature superconductivity starts with nanoscale electronic oases

The first study of the evolution of a superconductor shows that small patches gradually expand until they take over. (May 30, 2012)

Study finds asking kids 'What would Batman eat?' improves their food choices

A study finds that asking children to consider what superheroes would choose to eat improves the youngsters' food choices.

Africana announces new curriculum and expanded faculty

The Africana Studies and Research Center has announced a new curriculum and that its faculty will grow by 25 percent, including a Swahili instructor who will join the center on July 1.

Proud graduates head to Commencement - and their futures

Graduating seniors, graduate and professional degree students and family members gathered on Cornell's Arts Quad May 27 before Commencement ceremonies to take pictures, see friends and look to the future. (May 27, 2012)

Bloomberg delivers humor, history in Convocation address

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg delivered a funny and thoughtful Convocation address May 26 that drew historical parallels between the Morrill Land Grant Act of 1862 and today. (May 26, 2012)

Cornell honors top seniors as Merrill scholars

This year, 32 graduating seniors have been honored as Merrill Presidential scholars; they, in turn, honored a high school teacher and a Cornell instructor, May 23.