Design students' vision to help grow European Web ventures

A concept devised this spring by Cornell students to provide a support network for budding online entrepreneurs is on its way to becoming a reality in Europe. (Aug. 6, 2012)

Study: Negative stereotypes about the poor hurt their health

Adolescents who grow up poor are more likely to report being discriminated against; this perception is related to harmful changes in health, research suggests.

Villarejo says TV distorts our perception of time

When is an hour not 60 minutes long? When it's an hour of television, Amy Villarejo quipped in a July 9 lecture that illuminated the impact television viewing has on our perceptions of time. (July 25, 2012)

Presence of certain foods can prompt kids to make better food choices

A study suggests that the presence of green beans and bananas on the school lunch line inspired children to eat healthy foods, while applesauce and fruit cocktail sent them to seek out sugary snacks. (July 24, 2012)

Sharing meals with an old flame can provoke jealousy

Two studies find that romantic partners tend to perceive that if their partner shares food with someone else, it could lead to shared intimacy with them.

Economists ponder future of economy at NYC alumni event

Two economists, who pondered the future of the U.S. economy July 10 in New York City, agreed that a more powerful stimulus is needed.

Six-member crew selected for Mars food mission

Researchers at the University of Hawaii and Cornell have selected a crew of six for a four-month simulated Mars mission to test food and food preparation strategies.

Inequality expert Weeden to direct Institute for the Social Sciences

Inequality expert Kim Weeden, professor of sociology, will succeed the current director, Kenneth Roberts, professor of government, in January 2013.

Wolford takes over as associate director at Atkinson Center

Wendy Wolford succeeds Chris Barrett as associate director of the Atkinson Center.