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Oct. 24 lecture to probe emotions of humans, animals

An upcoming University Lecture by Jaak Panksepp, professor at Washington State University, will explore the science behind animal and human emotions.

$1.2M grant to help Cornell eradicate potato pest

A $1.2M state grant announced Oct. 14 will update facilities at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences as Cornell ramps up efforts to eradicate the golden nematode, which strikes potato crops.

Stucky's opera 'The Classical Style' to be staged Oct. 30

The Ithaca premiere of "The Classical Style: An Opera (of Sorts)," the last large-scale work by the late professor emeritus of composition Steven Stucky, will be staged Oct. 30 by Triphammer Arts.

Soil Health Trailer extends Cornell's reach

The New York Grazinglands Coalition Soil Health Trailer is a rolling lab equipped to demonstrate the value of healthy soil while illustrating the dangers that can lurk both above and beneath.

Lindseth Climbing Center unveiled in rededication event

Following an $850,000 upgrade and expansion, the Lindseth Climbing Center and new Sklar Lead Wall were reopened to the public in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 16 in the Ramin Room.

Research project to combat 'superbugs,' antibiotic resistance

Cornell researchers received a $500,000 grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help in a national initiative to combat drug-resistant organisms, sometimes referred to as "superbugs."

Historian's new book tells story of notorious Thai prince

"Bones Around My Neck: The Life and Exile of a Prince Provocateur" by Tamara Loos, associate professor of history, focuses on Prince Prisdang Chumsai of Siam, which reads like a modern soap opera.

Chemotherapy drives bladder cancer treatment resistance

New research by Weill Cornell Medicine shows chemotherapy kills the most common type of bladder cancer, urothelial cancer, but it also shapes genetic evolution of remaining urothelial cancer cells.

Two Weill Cornell faculty elected to national academy

Two Weill Cornell Medicine faculty members, Dr. Francis Lee and Dr. Jane Salmon, were elected to National Academy of Medicine, it was announced Oct. 17.

'Bolt of lightning' captures development of block copolymer

By quickly heating and cooling a block copolymer, researchers show the ability to alter the material's properties, which could have applications in data-archiving devices and filters.

Police commanders and officers honored for achievements

The Cornell University Police recognized the promotions of five officers and the return of one former officer to its ranks, Oct. 12.

Faculty tout benefits of living-learning communities

Faculty in Cornell's North and West Campus residential communities cite mentorship, interaction with students and teaching Learning Where You Live courses among the benefits of their roles.