More than 70 percent of brides-to-be want to drop more than 20 pounds before the big day, reports a new Cornell study. Of those who want to lose weight, more than one-third use such extreme measures as diet pills, fasting or skipping meals to reach their goal.
Understanding survival of a species can be a lot more complicated than meets the eye because ecosystems are so interrelated. In a recent study, a Cornell researcher discovered that host caterpillars that eat fungus-infected plants harbor more female than male wasp larvae by 2-to-1.
The National Academy of Sciences will present Professor Thomas Eisner, a world authority on animal behavior, ecology and evolution, with the 2008 John J. Carty Award for the Advancement of Science at an April ceremony.
Cornell astronomer James Houck, who led the development of the Spitzer Space Telescope's infrared spectrograph, received the American Astronomical Society's 2008 Joseph Weber Award for Astronomical Instrumentation. (Jan. 23, 2008)
New transfer students at the Hotel School participated in meal preparation as a team-building exercise Jan. 17 in the food labs at the school. (Jan. 23, 2008)
The dramatic evacuation of a team of Cornell health educators from Kenya during post-election violence early this month could not have been accomplished so rapidly if the travelers had not prepared for emergencies in advance.
Duncan Hilchey of Cornell's Community and Rural Development Institute says northern New York is selling more food directly to consumers, but more needs to be done. (Jan. 22, 2008)
Artist Jane Hammond, whose colorful use of symbols and found images forms a distinct visual language, is featured in a new exhibition at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art. Hammond will speak at the museum Jan. 31 at 5:15 p.m. (Jan. 22, 2008)
Human Resources has recently added a policy to allow regular staff members and student employees to request time away from work to express breast milk following the birth of a child. (Jan. 22, 2008)
In 'George F. Warren: Farm Economist,' Cornell Professor Emeritus Bernard 'Bud' F. Stanton details Warren's life and legacy as a key adviser to President Roosevelt and a leader in developing the field of farm management.
Now is the perfect time to curl up with seed catalogs and pick vegetable varieties for summer gardens. To see how various varieties have worked out for thousands of other gardeners, check out Cornell's Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners Web site. (Jan. 21, 2008)
WiFi service in classroom buildings is being upgraded to reduce interference and will soon be extended to residence halls and perhaps outdoors. (Jan. 21, 2008)
