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Conference examines the histories of capitalism

More than 100 scholars from around the country shared their research and offered new perspectives at the Histories of Capitalism 2.0 conference, held at Cornell Sept. 29-Oct. 1.

Music and history of punk to be celebrated Nov. 1-5

Four generations of punk luminaries will gather at Cornell Nov. 1-5 for a weeklong celebration of the cultural, political and historical impact of punk.

Color-changing squash reveals ripeness

Michael Mazourek, assistant professor in plant breeding and genetics, bred honeynut squash blooms green and slowly turns orange when ripe.

Forum tackles issues facing next-generation agriculture

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the USDA Oct. 3 convened leaders in farming, government, academia and private enterprise to discuss land tenure and next-generation agriculture.

Real Estate Council conference to explore the 'new normal'

The 34th annual conference of the Cornell Real Estate Council, Oct. 13-14 in New York City, will focus on new forces causing dramatic changes in the industry.

Drought conditions persist into October on campus, in region

Effective water-use reduction strategy and education has cascaded into keeping Cornell from going dry in this summer-fall drought, noted Chris Bordlemay speaking to local leaders Oct. 3.

Megadrought risks soar as atmosphere warms in Southwest

As a consequence to a warming Earth, the risk of a megadrought in the American Southwest – one that lasts more than 35 years – likely will increase to a 20- to 50-percent chance this century.

New website helps faculty, staff Navigate travel planning

A new website called Navigate is designed to save Cornell faculty members time and reduce stress in handling off-campus teaching, research and engagement, nationally and internationally.

Student discovers extinct plague locust specimens

Brandon Woo '19 uncovered three Rocky Mountain locusts in the Cornell University Insect Collection; the locusts wreaked agricultural havoc 150 years ago.

Jenny Sabin, Susan Rodriguez '81 earn architecture honors

Assistant professor of architecture Jenny Sabin and alumna Susan T. Rodriguez '81, B.Arch. '82, are among five winners of Architectural Record's 2016 Women in Architecture Awards.

Two with Cornell ties share 2016 Nobel Prize in physics

David J. Thouless, Ph.D. '58, and former postdoctoral researcher J. Michael Kosterlitz share the 2016 Nobel Prize in physics for discoveries in topological phase transitions of matter.

Report offers options for achieving carbon neutrality by 2035

The Senior Leaders Climate Action Group's report includes a financial analysis and feasibility study that would allow the university to make decisions based on costs and benefits in the context of its academic mission.