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Poor plant defenses promote invasive beetle's success, not lack of predators

Cornell researchers show that invasive species fare well in their new digs because their host species lack an evolutionary history with - and defenses against - the new invaders.

CU dairy expertise attracts Colombian company to upstate

Cornell dairy expertise has attracted a company from Colombia to open its first North American plant in upstate New York. (April 11, 2011)

Fashion takes center stage April 16 for annual show of student-designed garments

The Cornell Fashion Collective presents its 27th annual spring fashion show at Barton Hall, 7-9:30 p.m. Students will model clothing created from scratch by members of the collective. (April 11, 2011)

Alumni elect two representatives to board of trustees

Alumni recently elected Gregory Galvin, M.S. '82, Ph.D. '84, MBA '93, and Rana Glasgal '87, M.Eng. '92, as alumni trustees. Their terms will begin July 1. (April 11, 2011)

Implications of wage theft legislation examined in NYC

At an ILR School event in New York City, experts examined the implications of the New York State Wage Theft Prevention Act. (April 11, 2011)

Natural gas from fracking could be 'dirtier' than coal, Cornell professors find

The natural gas that leaks from hydraulic fracturing processes will do more to aggravate global warming than mining coal, according to a Cornell study published in Climatic Change Letters. (April 11, 2011)

Drop in positive emotions -- rather than jump in negative -- linked to poorer health in widowhood

A new study led by Anthony Ong reports that the poorer health that widows and widowers experience is from the steep drop in positive emotions, rather than the jump in negative emotions. (April 11, 2011)

Molecular frameworks show potential for better solar cells

Cornell chemist William Dichtel and colleagues have found a way to synthesize an ultra-thin, transparent organic film that could lead to flexible, more affordable solar cells. (April 11, 2011)

Cornell president asks: 'Got milk?'

Cornell nutritionists have launched a six-month 'Got Milk?' mustache campaign with posters in the dining halls promoting the health benefits of milk. The first model? President David Skorton. (April 11, 2011)

$542K goes to Cornell from ExxonMobil Foundation

The ExxonMobil Foundation has presented Cornell with $542,150 through the foundation's Educational Matching Gifts Program. (April 11, 2011)

Ehrenberg helps U.S. colleagues respond to university program and department closings

ILR School's Ronald Ehrenberg to serve on AAUP committee examining reasons necessary to close programs and departments. (April 11, 2011)

The church will reverse its view of homosexuality, gay bishop predicts

Bishop Gene Robinson said at an April 7 CURW event in New York City that the Bible is silent on homosexuality and that he predicts the church will eventually reverse its position on the issue. (April 11, 2011)