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The secret of Oobleck revealed at last

Some liquids thicken when you apply a force. An experiment by Cornell physicists explains why, and how the effect can be controlled.

Osteoarthritis finding sheds light on HA injection controversy

Cornell researchers investigating why HA treatments have produced mixed results discovered that a molecule, lubricin, helps anchor HA at the tissue surface, which helps to move cartilage into a low-friction regime.

Laura Spitz named vice provost for international affairs

Laura Spitz has been appointed vice provost for international affairs effective Dec. 1, Provost Michael Kotlikoff has announced. She has been serving as interim vice provost since July of this year.

Morgan on Harper Lee: 'a telling lesson in novel writing'

Robert Morgan opened In A Word, a new series of talks by creative writing faculty, Nov. 19 with "History and Fiction: The Growth of an Artist – Harper Lee's 'Go Set A Watchman'."

Mission scientists to share Pluto discoveries Dec. 2

"Our New View of Pluto," a presentation by two scientists on the New Horizons mission, is set for Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Schwartz Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.

Benjamin Van Doren wins 2016 Marshall Scholarship

Benjamin Van Doren ’16 is the winner of a 2016 Marshall Scholarship, which provides funds for up to 40 U.S. students to pursue two years of graduate study at an institution in the United Kingdom.

Dean Boor, marketing expert Russo elected to AAAS

A professor of marketing and a Cornell dean who is also a food microbiologist and will be honored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Scientists urge new soil-carbon model for climate change era

In the fight to protect the environment, achieve food security and promote sustainable development, agricultural scientists advocate for new and improved soil research models that accurately forecast climate change.

Depleted soil locks rural farmers in trap of ultra-poverty

A self-reinforcing cycle connecting depleted soils and rural farmers may be one answer why Sub-Saharan Africa is home to most of the world's extreme poor, say Cornell researchers.

Legendary Cornellian Austin Kiplinger '39 dies at age 97

Austin H. “Kip” Kiplinger ’39, chairman emeritus of the Cornell University Board of Trustees and a giant in the fields of publishing, journalism, philanthropy and university leadership, died Nov. 20 in Rockville, Maryland.

Students injured in car accident on campus

Vice President Ryan Lombardi issued a statement about two students injured in a car accident on campus Nov. 22.

Portfolio feedback gives architecture students an edge

Architecture students studying in New York City and preparing for job searches received one-on-one feedback on their portfolios from practicing architects, including several alumni.