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Sea star wasting devastates Pacific Coast species

Cornell researchers are looking into the cause of an unprecedented die-off of West Coast sea star species from Alaska to Mexico.

Cornell joins accord to protect Bangladeshi workers

Cornell licensees who have garments manufactured in factories in Bangladesh must sign and abide by the accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh to get the university's business.

Linguist shines light on endangered Indonesian languages

Abby Cohn, professor of linguistics, finds that Indonesia's "official" language is endangering hundreds of other languages spoken by small groups of people.

Scientists jump start New York businesses

Supported by New York state, the National Science Foundation and Cornell, the CCMR Industrial Partnerships Program has been helping companies develop and optimize new products since 2001.

Sweet service: Student aids Cameroon cocoa farmers

Timothy Smith ’14 is working with people in Cameroon to create an organic cocoa teaching and research farm to help cocoa growers escape poverty.

Jon Kleinberg receives Technion's Harvey Prize

The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology has awarded the Harvey Prize for outstanding efforts in the areas of science, technology, human health and peace to computer scientist Jon Kleinberg.

Things to Do, Feb. 14-21

Events on campus this week include a new human sexuality exhibition, a talk on marine mammals, Oscar-nominated short films and a women’s leadership summit featuring alumnae guests.

Professor Roger Spanswick dies at 74

Roger Morgan Spanswick, professor of biological and environmental engineering in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, died Feb. 12 in Ithaca at age 74.

Textile expert Charlotte Jirousek dies at 75

Charlotte Jirousek, associate professor of textiles and apparel in the College of Human Ecology at Cornell, died Feb. 12 at age 75.

New institute focuses on human brain research

The new Human Neuroscience Institute aims to better understand how brain systems drive cognition and behavior, which could ultimately enable people to lead happier and more fulfilling lives.

Engineering saves $15,000 in energy competition

The College of Engineering avoided $15,000 in energy costs through an energy-saving competition held last semester.

New book on how William III earned political trust

Cornell history professor Rachel Weil has published “A Plague of Informers: Conspiracy and Political Trust in William III's England,” which focuses on the early years of the British monarch.