Archaeologists uncover early Neolithic activity on Cyprus

An archaeological team led by Sturt Manning has found proof that hunter-gatherers began to form agricultural settlements on Cyprus half a millennium earlier than previously believed. (Oct. 20, 2010)

Study: Obesity accounts for almost 17 percent of medical costs -- twice what was previously thought

Using a new research approach to study the medical costs of obesity, a Cornell researcher and colleague find that its costs are twice as high as previously thought. (Oct. 20, 2010)

Medicinal biochemist Rodriguez highlights Latino contributions to health, medicine

Medicinal biochemist Eloy Rodriguez, who hails from a poor Chicano Texan town and is now a Cornell professor, stressed the need for more Latino scientists as a speaker at the National Institutes of Health. (Oct. 20, 2010)

Speaker at CHINA Town Hall says Chinese journalists do some investigative reporting

A journalist speaking as part of Cornell's CHINA Town Hall program Oct. 18, said that although China does censor journalists, reporters still do some investigative reporting. (Oct. 19, 2010)

Symposium on ancient Iraq slated to honor David Owen

An open symposium on ancient Iraq to honor David Owen, professor of ancient Near Eastern and Judaic studies, is slated for Oct. 29, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the A.D. White House. (Oct. 18, 2010)

Photojournalist urges media to promote social justice

Mainstream media should focus more on promoting social justice, especially when it comes to immigration, said activist/journalist David Bacon delivering the Daniel W. Kops Freedom of the Press Lecture. (Oct. 18, 2010)

Film, panel ponder the human consequences of climate change: 100 million refugees

Climate change could force 100 million people to lose their homes; entire countries will be underwater, according to the documentary 'Climate Refugees' and an Oct. 14 panel discussion. (Oct. 18, 2010)

Climbing obesity rates threaten national security by hampering military recruitment

At a time when American military forces are stretched thin overseas, a growing number of potential recruits are too fat to enlist, according to an analysis by Cornell economists. (Oct. 14, 2010)

President of Federal Reserve Bank of New York to discuss national and regional economy

William Dudley, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, will visit Oct. 25 to meet with students and local business leaders, and give a public lecture on the outlook for the economy. (Oct. 14, 2010)