Electric sheep: Grazing in arrays supports economy, climate

A new USDA-funded project seeks to increase coordination and logistical services for farmers grazing sheep under solar arrays.

Judith Stoikov ’63 endows museum curator position

A gift from Judith Stoikov ’63 will endow the Judith H. Stoikov Curator of Asian Art position and establish the largest endowed curatorial fund at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art.

Sim City for food science takes on Listeria outbreaks

Researchers from Cornell are blending food science expertise and computer programming savvy to help the food industry stop Listeria outbreaks.

United Way campaign kicks off with music, prizes

The Cornell United Way campaign, a yearly campus drive that supports United Way of Tompkins County by raising funds for community members in need, began its annual campaign on Oct. 12.

Detected: 1,652 radio bursts from 3 billion light-years away

Once a cosmic trickle a decade ago now appears as a rapid-fire barrage from across the universe, as 1,652 fast radio bursts were found in the Cornell-discovered FRB121102.

Student-designed ‘TCAT to Trails’ map plots path to nature

Enjoy area trails, parks, natural beauty and autumnal wonder, with no need for a car: Just lace up your hiking boots and leave the driving to the TCAT bus system.

Schmidt: Exploring Earth’s oceans to reach Europa

To prep for missions to Jupiter’s icy moon Europa, Britney Schmidt, associate professor of astronomy and earth and atmospheric sciences, is studying Antarctica’s ice and oceans.

Book explores Nigerian women’s political activism

A new book by Judith Byfield, professor of history, highlights the central role that women played in Nigeria’s nationalist movement in the years following World War II.

Designer Shares Her Love of Sustainable Luxury

Mimi Prober will serve as designer-in-residence at the Jill Stuart Gallery from Oct. 13 to Nov. 9. She will meet with students, critique their work and exhibit her own. She will also create a new garment made from pieces that were slated to be retired from the Cornell Fashion + Textile Collection.

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