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Cornell shares in $7.5 million grant to create safer Internet

Cornell computer scientists are sharing in a $7.5 million National Science Foundation grant under the agency's Future Internet Architectures program. (Aug. 30, 2010)

Cornellians win big at Emmy Awards

'Glee' star Jane Lynch, M.F.A. '84, and three other Cornellians were among the winners at the 2010 Emmy Awards, held Aug. 21 and 29 in Los Angeles. (Aug. 30, 2010)

Peace Corps director to discuss role in world peace

The director of the U.S. Peace Corps, Aaron Williams, will speak on 'The Peace Corps - 50 Years of Promoting World Peace and Friendship,' Sept. 2 at 4:30 p.m. in 233 Plant Science Building. (Aug. 30, 2010)

Northeast sees record temps in spring and summer

It really was a scorcher this spring and summer - 26 cities in the Northeast set records for average temperatures this year, reports the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell.

Primitive Pursuits teaches children how to live in the wild

The Primitive Pursuits program of Cornell Cooperative Extension visited the GrassRoots Festival to teach children about nature. Watch the slideshow. (Aug. 30, 2010)

Body of Cornell sophomore found in gorge

The body of Khalil King '13 was recovered by police in Fall Creek Gorge Sunday, Aug. 29. He had been missing since early Saturday morning. Foul play is not suspected, and an investigation is ongoing. (Aug. 30, 2010)

From butter art to barbecue: Deans Boor and Kotlikoff sample New York's variety

For deans Michael Kotlikoff and Kathryn Boor, an opening day visit to the 2010 New York State Fair Aug. 26 was a welcome chance to relax, explore and reminisce. (Aug. 27, 2010)

Study: Preschoolers use statistics to understand others

Research published by a cognitive psychologist finds that children as young as preschoolers use intuitive statistical abilities to learn about people's inner lives, in this case, people's preferences. (Aug. 26, 2010)

How much smoking is safe? The answer appears to be none

Occasional smoking, and even second-hand smoke, create biological changes that may increase the risks of lung disease and cancer, according to a new study Cornell scientists in Ithaca and at Weill Cornell. (Aug. 26, 2010)

Men who earn less than their women are more likely to cheat

A new study by a Cornell sociology doctoral candidate finds that disparities in income lead to higher rates of infidelity. (Aug. 26, 2010)

Cornell ice cream now available at Trillium Express

Although the Cornell Dairy Bar has closed for several years while Stocking Hall is renovated, Cornell ice cream and other dairy products are now available at Trillium Express. (Aug. 26, 2010)

Things to Do, Aug. 27-Sept. 3

Events on campus this week include films on utopias, Street Fair at Ho Plaza, Clubfest at Barton Hall, Bienvenidos barbecue, a folk concert, humanities lecture and discussion of nature in literature. (Aug. 26, 2010)