Cook stove designs aid developing nations

A contest held by the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management’s Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise produced innovative, multi-fuel cookers for the developing world.

Satellite tags, fishing data reveal turtle danger zones

A study using satellite transmitters on tagged leatherback turtles predicts possible fishing bycatch danger zones in the Pacific Ocean.

Chilean government grants land for giant telescope

On Jan. 9, the Chilean government gave land to a Cornell-led project to build the largest submillimeter telescope in the world.

Study links poor dolphin health to Gulf oil spill

Dolphin health took a toxic nosedive in one of the areas hit hard by the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill, according to a new study led by NOAA that includes work by Cornell scientists.

Student’s yak research may reduce infection in Nepal

Published research by a College of Veterinary Science student could help reduce the infection rate of brucellosis and other zoonotic diseases in such countries as Nepal.

Economist on why emerging markets renege on loans

Research by Viktor Tsyrennikov, assistant professor of economics, may serve as an “early warning” default indicator for borrower nations.

Chen Jian named Wilson Center Global Fellow

Chen Jian, Cornell’s Michael J. Zak Professor of History for U.S.-China Relations in the Department of History, has been named a Woodrow Wilson International Center global fellow.

AAU opposes boycott of Israeli academic institutions

The Association of American Universities issued a statement in response to the American Studies Association resolution to boycott Israeli academic institutions. Cornell President David Skorton signed the AAU statement as a member of its executive committee.

Exhibit showcases traditional Chinese dress

A new exhibit, “Chinese Traditional Dress and Its Influence,” provides an overview of Chinese dress of the Qing period and the influence of Eastern style on Western fashions in the early 20th century.