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)

Cybertools and Sinhala archive will improve analysis of world's 7,000 languages

A new generation of cybertools developed at Cornell and a Sinhala language data archive at Cornell allow researchers to better study language acquisition in children. (Oct. 31, 2011)

Researchers create transistors from natural cotton fibers

Juan Hinestroza has helped develop transistors using natural cotton fibers, which could lead to smarter, highly functional clothing and perhaps even cotton-based circuits and computers. (Oct. 26, 2011)

Study with Dr. Oz: Peer mentors help improve diets in at-risk high schools

Professor John Cawley and Dr. Mehmet Oz of TV fame find that peer mentors in at-risk high schools help students improve their diet and exercise regimens. (Oct. 17, 2011)

Different ages need different risk messages, research finds

From emergency evacuation notices to how many vegetables to eat, people need good information to make good choices. Professor Valerie Reyna explains that risk messages must be tailored to different age groups. (Oct. 11, 2011)

Human Ecology Building advances science and design

The new 89,000-square-foot Human Ecology Building debuts as a 'green' facility loaded with high-tech labs, studios, galleries and more. (Oct. 11, 2011)

Experts explore links between risk-taking, brain mechanisms

The Third Biennial Urie Bronfenbrenner Conference, on campus Sept. 22-23, explored the connections between risky decision-making and brain mechanisms. (Oct. 7, 2011)