Social & Behavioral Sciences

Book highlights memory’s role as social glue

A new book edited by Cornell neuroscientist Nathan Spreng looks at memory's role in our ability to maintain social bonds.

'Kollywood': Nepalese film shoots at Cornell

On the Cornell campus to film "Buddha, born in Nepal," a Nepalese director learns about the shortage of blondes and the plethora of snow; Cornellian "extras" learn the concerns of international students among them.

Women business leaders inspire students, alumni

The Dyson Symposium on Women in Leadership on campus Feb. 21-22 drew more than 150 Cornell students and alumni.

Book offers look at evolution of queer life on TV

Professor Amy Villarejo new book, “Ethereal Queer: Television, Historicity, Desire,” offers a look at the ways that TV representations of queer life have changed since the 1950s.

Exploring the mood/food choice connection

Fresh grapes or M&M's? It all depends on the mood we're in, but can moods be improved for the sake of better eating?

Secret salaries hurt worker performance

ILR School research finds that when workers' pay is kept secret, performance suffers and top performers may look elsewhere.

Book explores new resurgence of Chinese script

Andrea Bachner, assistant professor of comparative literature, has written a book about the resurgence of interest in Chinese script.

Environmental design Rx for RN workplaces

When Cornell environmental designers asked nurses what they wanted in the workplace, the Rx might make hospitals more hospitable.

Cornell researchers share insights at AAAS

Several Cornell researchers shared findings and insights from their respective fields at the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting in Chicago, Feb. 12-17.