Study: Race plays a role in the pace of some romances

A study finds that white men and minority women become intimate and cohabitate faster than other couples do. The study was published in the peer-reviewed journal Social Forces. (Nov. 23, 2011)

Cascadilla Gorge gets a custom-made gate inspired by waterfalls, oaks

A new 1,200-pound gate, custom-made by local artisan Durand Van Doren, will allow Cornell Plantations staff to close the trail each winter when conditions are unsafe. (Nov. 21, 2011)

Study: Female athletes with low iron levels face a competitive disadvantage

Female athletes with low levels of iron in their bodies, yet who are not anemic, may be at a disadvantage even before their competitive season starts, according to a new Cornell study. (Nov. 18, 2011)

Campus, local volunteers sew hygiene kits for poor women

Volunteers assembled 54 feminine hygiene kits at the Human Ecology Building Nov. 12. The kits will go to poor women in Africa and Asia. (Nov. 17, 2011)

Big portions, cheap food and other factors make us fat

A dieter's decision to eat or not is often determined by powerful environmental cues that he or she is probably not even aware of. But daily weighing can help, reports a new Cornell study. (Nov. 16, 2011)

Human Ecology celebrates 100 years of CCE partnership

Cornell Cooperative Extension leaders gathered for 'Bridging the Gap Between Science and Service: the First 100 Years of Cooperative Extension,' at the Cornell Club in Manhattan Nov. 1. (Nov. 3, 2011)

Humanists, scientists team up to examine climate change

Humanists and scientists will examine some of the issues and implications of climate change at 'Climate Change, Critical Thought, Design: A Forum,' Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in the A.D. White House.

Obesity: Genes are the loaded gun, 'but environment pulls the trigger'

A symposium on campus Oct. 28 brought scholars and industry experts together to discuss how food systems could be in better synchrony with human health. (Nov. 1, 2011)

Students hand out energy-saving treats with tricks on saving money

More than 600 Cornell students hit the streets Oct. 29 to hand out some 12,000 free bags containing a compact fluorescent light bulb and information on inexpensive ways to save money on energy. (Nov. 1, 2011)