New academy focuses on science, technology of geothermal energy development

Cornell is taking a leading role in the country's first National Geothermal Academy, expected to launch this summer with an intensive training program. (Jan. 12, 2011)

Africa is key in fight against world hunger, says former World Bank adviser

The world could have enough food for it's burgeoning population with more investments in research and infrastructure, said Robert Thompson '67 at the New York State Ag Society Meeting Jan. 6. (Jan. 11, 2011)

CU researchers, students offer ideas at climate conference

Cornell researchers brought their voices and expertise to COP 16 (the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change's 16th Conference of Parties) in Cancun, Mexico, Nov. 29-Dec. 10. (Jan. 10, 2011)

Cornell expert helps update recommendations for calcium, vitamin D intake

Nutritionist Patsy Brannon served on an Institute of Medicine committee to update recommendations, including tripling the intake of vitamin D for healthy people. (Jan. 7, 2011)

Personal fabricators and 3-D printers will spur innovation

3-D printer technology will dramatically change how products are made, designed and consumed, say Cornell professor Hod Lipson and analyst Melba Kurman in a new report. (Jan. 4, 2011)

Winning partners in bloom: Research pairs spring bulbs with various perennials

Research has taken the guesswork out of pairing perennials and spring-flowering bulbs. The winning pairings take a variety of factors into account, from color and size to masking fading foliage. (Dec. 21, 2010)

New Dorothy Cotton Institute to promote global civil, human rights leadership

Cornell's Center for Transformative Action has established the Dorothy Cotton Institute to promote a global community for civil and human rights leadership. Cotton is a long-time civil rights activist. (Dec. 21, 2010)

Medical transport system used in Ontario cuts empty flights by 21 percent

A system for improving the logistics of medical transport in Ontario, Canada, developed through a series of Cornell operations research projects, will soon be in use to help save lives. (Dec. 20, 2010)

For a white Christmas, head to Pinkham Notch, N.H.

The Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell has issued its data-based predictions for where the greatest - and least - chances in the Northeast are for a white Christmas. (Dec. 20, 2010)