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Free Sprocket film series features the study of the mind

The free Sprocket film series features movies that are intended to spark interest in cognitive science and a lively discussion after the showing - and free pizza. (Dec. 12, 2011)

Survey: Resource-sharing 'opens up the doors' for Cornell and Columbia library users

The partnership between the Cornell and Columbia libraries to share resources and expertise has been judged a success by faculty users. (Dec. 12, 2011)

For each $1 invested into an urban tree, a city reaps $5 in benefit, says tree expert in NYC

Professor Nina Bassuk said urban trees are each worth $135 in benefit. She spoke at 92nd Street Y in NYC Dec. 7 as part of the 'Changing Earth' series, a partnership between 92Y and Cornell Plantations. (Dec. 12, 2011)

Rover's discovery shows water flowed underground on Mars

NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity has found a bright vein of a mineral deposited by water. Analysis of the vein will help researchers better understand the history of wet environments on Mars. (Dec. 9, 2011)

Skorton sends condolences to Virginia Tech community

President David Skorton offers sympathies to President Charles Steger and the Virginia Tech community following a campus shooting Dec. 8.

Study: Swarm bees use 'stop' signals to make decisions, as do brain neurons

Swarms of bees and brains made up of neurons make decisions using strikingly similar mechanisms, reports a new study in the Dec. 9 issue of Science.

Artificial intestine could treat children's bowel condition

Biomedical engineer John March has a new grant to collaborate with a Pittsburgh pediatric surgeon to turn a research project into an artificial intestine for children with severe bowel disorders.

Biosensor may improve disease detection, water monitoring

A quick, inexpensive and highly sensitive test that identifies disease markers or other molecules in low-concentration solutions could be the result of a Cornell-developed nanomechanical biosensor.

Common Council votes 'yes' to allow nets under bridges

The city of Ithaca's Common Council approved a proposal Dec. 7 by Cornell University to install nets under three city-owned bridges as a suicide prevention measure.

Dairy program boosted by faculty renewal gift

A gift from Ron '68 and Marcia St. John will support the St. John Family Sesquicentennial Faculty Fellowship to support a faculty position in dairy cattle management in animal science. (Dec. 8, 2011)

ILR's Givan to receive Labor and Employment Relations Association award

Rebecca Givan, assistant professor in the ILR School, will receive the Labor and Employment Relations Association's John T. Dunlop Outstanding Scholar Award in January. (Dec. 8, 2011)

Things to Do, Dec. 9-Jan. 13

Event highlights on campus include the Cornell Concerto Competition, an economic outlook conference focused on agribusiness, a ceremony for January graduates and the Winter Employee Celebration. (Dec. 8, 2011)