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Study uncovers why women remember events better

A new study identifies a key element in why women are typically better at remembering past events than men.

TB bacteria's trash-eating inspires search for new drugs

Cornell scientists found that tuberculosis bacteria infecting macrophages slow their hosts' abilities to process fats, opening a new road in the search for better drugs to fight tuberculosis.

In key Asian cities, global forces drive hotel revenues

The most extreme case is Seoul, South Korea, where more than 90 percent of the hotels’ revenue per available room is affected by such global factors as Chinese and U.S consumer confidence.

Faculty members discuss evolution of teaching

The world has changed a lot since the '60s, and so have Cornell students, a panel of historians told alumni at Reunion 2013.

At Reunion, Rooks calls for end to racial segregation

Associate professor of Africana studies Noliwe Rooks advocated adoption of a second Emancipation Proclamation to ensure U.S. racial integrations at a June 7 Reunion talk.

Logevall: Despite doubts, presidents stoked Vietnam War

Cornell historian Fredrik Logevall outlined how the Vietnam War happened and the lessons the war teaches today in his Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Lecture June 7 during Cornell Reunion 2013.

'Spirit of '31' lives on at Reunion

More than 100 alumni and guests from the classes of 1938, ’43, ’48 and 2008 gathered at “The Spirit of ’31: Passing It Forward” ceremony June 6 on campus.

For cancer survivors, diet distresses while exercise inspires

While some cancer survivors feel distressed about diet and body weight, exercise helps them feel they are taking back control of their health, Cornell researchers report.

Things to Do, June 7-30

Events on campus in June include a Reunion book signing, outdoor film screenings, a Savoyards performance and other free summer concerts, and Bound for Glory shows.

Skorton addresses Cuomo's 'Tax-Free NY' summit

President David Skorton addressed Gov. Cuomo's "Tax-Free NY" summit June 3. The proposed program is designed to spur upstate New York business.

Ultra-sensitive polymer detects explosive devices

A chemical that often serves as a key ingredient in improvised explosive devices can be quickly and safely detected by a new polymer created by Cornell scientists.

Anthropologist studies unusual tribe: derivatives traders

Hirokazu Miyazaki, associate professor of anthropology, studied a group of Japanese derivatives traders for his new book, 'Arbitraging Japan: Dreams of Capitalism at the End of Finance.'