The effects of loneliness produce changes in the body that mimic the aging process and boost the risk of heart disease, reports a new study led by Anthony Ong and published in Psychology and Aging. (April 30, 2012)
In class projects, landscape architecture and real estate students teamed up to create designs of the built environment for the CornellNYC Tech campus. (April 30, 2012)
Two Cornellians from Africa have created a body suit embedded at the molecular level with insecticides to ward off mosquitoes infected with deadly malaria. The outfit could provide daytime protection.
Tom Ruttledge, senior lecturer of chemistry and chemical biology, talked about his career April 25 as part of the Mortar Board Senior Honor Society's Last Lecture series. (April 30, 2012)
The third annual Diversity in Higher Education and the Workplace Conference, cosponsored by Cornell, focused on sustainable inclusion and drew panelists and participants from around the country. (April 27, 2012)
Barbara Lang, founder of The Etiquette Factor, and Mary Opperman, vice president for human resources and safety services, thank office professionals for their positive impact on the lives of others. (April 27, 2012)
Student engineers will play host to 22 university teams vying for cash prizes at the inaugural Cornell Cup USA, presented by Intel, May 4-5 in Walt Disney World. (April 26, 2012)
Two Cornell student teams are among 10 selected nationally for phase two of a government competition to spark interest in geothermal careers and education. (April 26, 2012)
The Cornell Baja SAE Racing Team, which designs, builds and races off-road vehicles, took first place at an international competition April 22. (April 26, 2012)
An alumni panel of experts discussed the nation's legacy of debt and future of global recovery at a Cornell Wall Street event April 24 in Washington, D.C. (April 26, 2012)
Homemade wind turbines dotted the Ithaca Children's Garden at Cass Park April 22 for the final judging of the 'Catch the Breeze Wind Turbine Challenge' competition. (April 26, 2012)
Events on campus this week include a concert with soprano Dawn Upshaw, a cross-campus panel on community engagement, student bands on North Campus and Locally Grown Dance at the Schwartz Center. (April 26, 2012)
