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Presence of certain foods can prompt kids to make better food choices

A study suggests that the presence of green beans and bananas on the school lunch line inspired children to eat healthy foods, while applesauce and fruit cocktail sent them to seek out sugary snacks. (July 24, 2012)

Engineers study physics of avalanches

Using theoretical modeling, researchers have uncovered clues to the physical laws that govern how snow avalanches start, grow and move. (July 24, 2012)

Nobel Laureate Roald Hoffmann celebrates 75th birthday

Friends and colleagues honored Roald Hoffmann at his 75th birthday celebration July 21, which included a video address by Frank H.T. Rhodes.

Evolution highly predictable for insects eating toxic plants

A new study finds that in the case of insects that developed resistance to a powerful plant toxin, the same adaptations have occurred independently, in separate species in different places and times.

Nutrition experts are dubious about NYC's large-soda ban

Three Cornell experts met with journalists July 19 to discuss the implications of a proposed ban in New York City on selling extra-large sodas.

'Spoofed' GPS signals can be countered, researchers show

GPS researchers got to test their latest protections against GPS spoofing during a Department of Homeland Security-sponsored demonstration last month in a remote area of New Mexico. (July 23, 2012)

Mike Abrams, at 100, reflects on a life in letters

Literary scholar and Professor Emeritus M.H. 'Mike' Abrams reflected on his long career and a life in letters during a two-day public celebration in honor of his 100th birthday.

Impact of nanotechnology heard globally at online briefing

Some of Cornell's leading nanoscience researchers expounded on the promises and challenges of their fields during a mostly virtual online briefing for journalists July 20.

Staff Education Exploration Day draws 150

More than 150 staff members learned about avenues for furthering their personal and professional growth, July 18 in the Biotechnology Building. (July 23, 2012)

Computers not yet able to understand human speech

In a July 18 lecture, Lillian Lee, professor of computer science, discussed her work on natural language processing.

Sharon Marine named development VP at NYC tech campus

Sharon Marine, associate dean for external relations at Stanford's Graduate School of Business, has been named vice president for development at the new CornellNYC Tech campus. (July 20, 2012)

DOE director: Nanoscience will solve energy problems

The Department of Energy director spoke on nanoscience and solving energy problems at the CNF 35th anniversary meeting July 19.