From one ecologist's perspective, the American system of farming grain-fed livestock consumes resources far out of proportion to the yield, accelerates soil erosion, affects world food supply and will be changing in the future.
Poor rural women who don't always have enough food in their homes exhibit binge eating patterns and are only about half as likely as other women to consume daily the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables. Therefore, these women are less likely to consume adequate vitamin C, potassium and fiber.
Looking to keep your best employees? Pay them what they're worth. A team of Cornell University researchers found that high salary growth proved critical in retaining high-performing employees. Promotions, on the other hand, had no effect on the turnover of similarly paid high performers and did little to reduce their desire to accept other employment offers.
The threat of a rare but serious condition in cats - vaccine-associated feline sarcoma - is prompting veterinary experts to advise cat owners and their veterinarians to think twice about whether all vaccinations are necessary for all cats.
Young women with low body iron -- but who are not quite anemic -- must use more effort to do the same amount of physical work or exercise than women who are not iron- deficient, according to several new Cornell studies.
More than half of American high school students don't go on to college and often flounder in "dead-end" jobs. They - as well as college-bound students - would benefit dramatically from planned workplace experiences, according to a Cornell expert.
April was not 24 hours old before three all-time snowfall records were shattered in the Northeast, according to climatologists at the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell. April's temperatures were cooler than normal and the month was also drier than normal.
In September at the United Nations, President Clinton and leaders of four other superpowers signed the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, prohibiting the testing of nuclear devices around the globe. As of January, 140 nations had signed on.
Some animal owners are preparing for the death of a beloved pet. Some are grief-stricken by a sudden, unexpected loss, while others are still trying to cope months later. Students in the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine have started the Pet Loss Support Hotline.
