Study finds that positive outlook on life eases chronic pain

A study shows how a positive outlook can reduce the suffering of chronic pain; another how it eases the potentially devastating effects of being widowed. Both are published in Psychology and Aging. (Jan. 26, 2011)

In new book, economist Richard Geddes argues for private dollars to fix U.S. transportation

In a new book, 'The Road to Renewal: Private Investment in U.S. Transportation Infrastructure,' associate professor Rick Geddes offer solutions to repair our decaying transportation system. (Jan. 25, 2011)

Events help students see how liberal arts degrees can lead to careers in banking or journalism

The College of Arts and Sciences held two events in New York City recently to bring alumni and students together to discuss the kinds of careers liberal arts students can go into. (Jan. 20, 2011)

Study: Consumers with low confidence in the government buy more American

When we don't feel confident about our government, we choose indirect ways of showing support, such as buying U.S.-based products, according to a study co-authored by Eugenia C. Wu. (Jan. 19, 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)

Mathematical model shows how groups split into factions

New Cornell research has generated a mathematical description of how social networks under stress evolve into opposing factions. (Jan. 3, 2011)

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)

Analysis of phone calls shows how political boundaries could be ideally drawn

A new study using a computer algorithm developed at Cornell shows that connections between people in Great Britain coincide remarkably well with political boundaries. (Dec. 20, 2010)