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Scientists aim to sustainably outsmart 'super weeds'

Two Cornell scientists are researching sustainable ways to combat 'super weeds' and educate farmers on best practices to ride their fields of them. (Oct. 22, 2012)

Cornell, HathiTrust prevail in digital book copyright suit

A lawsuit that would have prevented university libraries from scanning and digitizing their books has been dismissed by a federal district court. (Oct. 22, 2012)

Study: Occupant comfort is critical to green building design

Green design does not necessarily mean comfortable design, reports a study by Cornell and Ithaca College ergonomists. (Oct. 22, 2012)

Jerrold Meinwald wins Benjamin Franklin Medal in Chemistry

Jerrold Meinwald, the Goldwin Smith Professor of Chemistry Emeritus, will receive the Benjamin Franklin Medal in Chemistry. (Oct. 22, 2012)

From babies' spatial skills to collective bargaining, social science research gets funding

From studies on the vocal organs to how foreclosures have impacted racial integration, social science research at Cornell just got a boost from the university's Institute for the Social Sciences. (Oct. 22, 2012)

More than 1,000 students volunteer for annual service days

More than 1,000 students participated in this year's Into the Streets days of community service, Oct. 19-20. (Oct. 22, 2012)

Cornell to partner with DEC, local stakeholders on Cayuga Lake water quality

The New York State Department of Conservation (DEC) will work with Cornell and local stakeholders to do a comprehensive study of Cayuga Lake, according to a DEC announcement, Oct. 19. (Oct. 19, 2012)

Dean, Santorum clash in debate on role of government

Former presidential candidates Howard Dean and Rick Santorum debated a range of issues in their program, 'The Role of Government in a Free Society,' Oct. 18 in Bailey Hall. (Oct. 19, 2012)

Pollster: Election hinges on Colorado, Ohio, Virginia

Alumnus Doug Usher, a professional pollster, discussed the upcoming election and noted that the eventual victor will have to win Colorado, Ohio and Virginia. (Oct. 19, 2012)

CALS will continue to evolve its education program

Cornell will not seek reaccreditation for its Masters of Arts in Teaching program, but will keep its education minor and work with Ithaca College so students can still get certified. (Oct. 19, 2012)

Skorton, Tata headline NYC Entrepreneurship Summit

A dialogue between President David Skorton and industrialist Ratan Tata, Cornell's Entrepreneur of the Year, headlined the Oct. 12 event, which drew more than 350 attendees and featured 21 speakers and panelists. (Oct. 18, 2012)

Leo Villareal's 'Cosmos' to glow at Johnson Museum

Artist Leo Villareal's light installation at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art will give viewers a constantly changing experience from vantage points on campus and the city of Ithaca. (Oct. 18, 2012)