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Venice exhibit aims to keep island afloat

An an exhibit curated by a Cornell art history professor focuses on the threat of rising ocean waters to the nation of Tuvalu this summer at the Venice Biennale.

Saturn moon's mystery plume influenced by tides

Cornell astronomers have determined that the plume erupting from Saturn's moon Enceladus is influenced by tidal forces from Saturn.

First black Law School grad was a former slave

George Washington Fields, Cornell Law School's first black graduate in 1890, was a former slave who became a successful lawyer despite becoming blind.

University presidents urge closing of 'innovation deficit'

Cornell President David Skorton joined 165 university presidents and chancellors to call on leaders in Washington to close what they call the “innovation deficit.”

A golden anniversary, the Big Red way

In honor of their 50th wedding anniversary, alumni Sam and Judy Greenblatt brought 12 members of their immediate family to Cornell Adult University in July.

Oh, B.A.B.Y.: Undergrads study language in kids

Two undergraduates are studying obstacles to learning among children at Cornell's Behavioral Analysis of Beginning Years (B.A.B.Y.) Lab.

Data analysis changes everything – even soccer

A new book by Christopher Anderson, professor of government, analyzes a decade's worth of soccer data and may revolutionize the sport.

Cornell faces its share of computer attacks

With universities becoming a favored target of foreign hackers, Cornell sees about 50,000 break-in attempts per day.

Alumnus uncovers how cuckoo's feathers shimmer

From movies to science, an alumnus uncovers how cuckoo’s feathers shimmer.

Cornell rises in Forbes ranking

Forbes magazine ranks Cornell University No. 19, up from No. 51 last year, in its ratings of 650 of “America’s Top Colleges.”

Simon Bauer, professor emeritus of chemistry, dies

Simon Bauer, professor emeritus of chemistry and chemical biology, died July 14 at the age of 101.

Conferees discuss how to help farmers through technology

Scientists, librarians and practitioners of agriculture information and management from 28 countries met at Mann Library July 23 to discuss creative use of information networks to bridge gaps between developed and developing countries.