Student-developed filter in Honduras is cause for a party

The stacked rapid sand filter, developed by members of Cornell's AguaClara research team, could well be the reason that Tamara now has some of the best water in all of Honduras. (Jan. 26, 2012)

Window over mouse spinal cord allows imaging to aid trauma therapy

A study describes an imaging technique that allows researchers to observe a live mouse's spinal cord continuously over time to gain understanding for treating spinal injuries. (Jan. 24, 2012)

Researchers provide new insight into how metals fail

Cornell engineers are studying better ways to predict how cracks grow in metals, and how to engineer better materials.

Professor Emerita Karen Brazell dies at age 73

Karen Brazell, the Goldwin Smith Graduate Professor Emerita of Japanese Literature and Theatre, died Jan. 18. Brazell was also a translator of Japanese literature and innovator in digital humanities. (Jan. 23, 2012)

Musicology graduate student wins Pisk Prize

Mark Ferraguto has been awarded the American Musicological Society's Pisk Prize, which recognizes the most outstanding scholarly paper read by a graduate student at the society's annual meeting. (Jan. 19, 2012)

ILR faculty, alumni receive labor relations accolades

ILR School Dean Harry Katz and Professor Rose Batt were named Scholar Fellows Jan. 7 by the Labor and Employment Relations Association. Another ILR faculty member and two alumni were also honored. (Jan. 10, 2012)

Ph.D. candidate Jillian Cohen named a 2012 Knauss fellow

The doctoral student in Cornell's Department of Natural Resources, will spend one year working for the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources as a Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellow for 2012. (Jan. 5, 2012)

Divorce fears widespread among young cohabiting couples

A study of cohabitating couples found widespread apprehension about divorce - more than two-thirds worried about their ability to form enduring marriages and the consequences of a failed marriage. (Dec. 21, 2011)

Worm compost can suppress plant disease, regulate nutrients, research finds

Cornell researchers have found that vermicompost is not only an excellent fertilizer, but could also help prevent a pathogen that has been a scourge to greenhouse growers.