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Summer course trains experts in WHO policies

Experts are at Cornell July 7-18 for training in World Health Organization procedures to inform WHO’s recommendations for nutrition and public health policy.

Wastewater injection induces Oklahoma earthquakes

The dramatic increase in earthquakes in central Oklahoma since 2009 is likely attributable to subsurface wastewater injection at a handful of wastewater disposal wells, finds a study published in the journal Science July 3.

Brian Crane named Howard Hughes professor

Chemistry professor Brian Crane has been named a Howard Hughes Medical Institute professor. As such, he will enhance Cornell's efforts to prepare students for more advanced chemistry and then research experiences.

Rebounding ospreys nest for first time near campus

In the last five years, the number of observed osprey in the Cayuga Lake basin have increased sevenfold, including a new nest this year near Cornell’s campus.

Zoner on campus sexual violence prevention, education

Chief of Police Kathy Zoner joined 10 other law enforcement officers, district attorneys, victim advocates and college administrators in a roundtable discussion of sexual assaults on college campuses, June 23 in Washington, DC.

Young hawk's plight inspires support near and far

The injury and recovery of a young hawk named E3 after a campus accident has inspired support for the College of Veterinary Medicine's Swanson Wildlife Health Center.

Horse surgeons join Cornell's Belmont hospital

The College of Veterinary Medicine's Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists hospital in Elmont, New York, has hired three equine surgeons/emergency care physicians.

Healthy people carry disease-causing mitochondrial DNA mutations

For the first time, researchers have discovered that disease-causing mutations in mitochondrial DNA are common in healthy individuals.

Cornell obtains $3M grant to study tobacco warnings

To determine effective tobacco warning labels, five Cornell faculty members will receive a five-year, $3 million federal grant to examine how anti-smoking messages can affect youth, and low-income and low-education groups.

Isabel Hull sheds light on laws of war in 'A Scrap of Paper'

Historian Isabel Hull’s new book, “A Scrap of Paper,” examines the conduct of war and the importance of international law during World War I.

Study shows how peer pressure affects consumption

Peer pressure shapes our attitudes toward certain foods and food ingredients, a Cornell study finds.

Arts and Sciences Dean Emeritus Geoffrey Chester dies

Geoffrey V. Chester, professor emeritus of physics and dean emeritus of Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences, died June 27 at age 86.