Northeast sees record temps in spring and summer

It really was a scorcher this spring and summer - 26 cities in the Northeast set records for average temperatures this year, reports the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell.

Professor's idea generates site for Latin American science

A new website hopes to bring together scientists in Latin America and North America through exchange of ideas, information and equipment. (Aug. 25, 2010)

Asian Elephant Extravaganza showcases Asian cultures

Six students and staff from the Cornell's Southeast Asia Program as well as the Cornell Gamelan Ensemble helped celebrate the Asian Elephant Extravaganza at the Syracuse zoo Aug. 21. (Aug. 24, 2010)

White House praises Cornell open government initiative

The U.S. Department of Transportation was praised for its flagship initiative: RegulationRoom.org, an online environment designed and operated by the Cornell e-Rulemaking Initiative. (Aug. 23, 2010)

Restoration work continues on Cascadilla Gorge trails

Cascadilla Gorge has been officially closed since September 2009 for restoration, but work is ongoing, especially in the lower half of the trail and at the Treman Triangle entranceway at Linn Street. (Aug. 19, 2010)

Sierra Club magazine gives CU high marks for sustainability

Cornell is ranked No. 21 out of 162 colleges and universities nationwide by Sierra magazine, a bimonthly magazine published by the Sierra Club. (Aug. 18, 2010)

New York citizen-scientists wanted in search for crane flies

Cornell entomologists are seeking volunteers from around New York state to help survey crane flies in the state for two weeks in September. (Aug. 18, 2010)

Dozens of new students team up for community service

Cornell's Pre-Orientation Service Trips will host 64 incoming students Aug. 16-20; they will volunteer around the community while getting acquainted with each other and the local area. (Aug. 17, 2010)

Law professor Ndulo addresses U.N. on responsibility to protect and early warning assessment

Law professor and international conflict resolution authority Muna B. Ndulo was one of five panelists to address the General Assembly at the United Nations Secretariat in New York Aug. 9. (Aug. 12, 2010)