Nobel laureate Roald Hoffmann's essays collected in book

Twenty-eight of Nobel laureate Roald Hoffmann's essays are collected in a book edited by Jeffrey Kovac and Michael Weisberg, published Jan. 23 by Oxford University Press.

New diversity approach stresses flexibility, accountability

President Skorton and Provosts Kent Fuchs and Laurie Glimcher are directing the development of diversity goals through the University Diversity Council, with universitywide accountability.

A neuroscientific odyssey into how we 'remember the future'

In 'The Happiness of Pursuit,' psychology professor Shimon Edelman offers an explanation of how we process our world and the 'elbow room' in which we can chase happiness.

BREAD grant funds research to tackle plant viral diseases

A team of international researchers is working to tackle the global problem of plant viral diseases that are spread by insects, thanks to close to $1 million in funding.

New York soybean growth gets a boost from climate change

Preliminary research suggests that soybeans, usually a more southern crop, can be grown successfully in New York as a result of climate change. Field trials are underway.

Computer science faculty, students reap awards

Faculty and students in computing and information science have been racking up awards and honors for their 'extraordinary accomplishments.'

From dream to startup: Glycobia becomes McGovern Center's first client

A Feb. 9 celebration marked the opening of Cornell's McGovern Family Center for Venture Development, and the arrival of its first client, Glycobia Inc.

Professor Mark Bain dies at age 56

Mark B. Bain, professor of systems ecology in the Department of Natural Resources, died Feb. 8 at the age of 56.

Week of events on climate change marks Darwin Days 2012

A week of events Feb. 12-18 will celebrate the 203rd birthday of Charles Darwin and his ideas under the theme of climate change.