Cooling investments in apparel factories can pay for themselves

Investing in cooling for Bangladesh’s apparel factories can be commercially viable, with an average payback period of one to four years, according to new research from the ILR School's Global Labor Institute.

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Global Hubs seed grant proposals due Oct. 14

Cornell faculty are invited to apply for Global Hubs Research Seed Grants by Oct. 14 to launch new international collaborations with researchers at Global Hubs partner universities. 

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Portable test could help distinguish Ebola, Lassa where lab testing is limited

Cornell researchers have developed a portable diagnostic test that can simultaneously detect and distinguish Ebola and Lassa, two serious viruses whose early symptoms can be difficult to tell apart. 

Cornellians to address AI, NY energy future at Climate Week NYC

Cornell and global leaders will come together at Climate Week NYC Sept. 20-27 to discuss some of the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges, including harnessing AI’s power while mitigating its negative impacts.

Environmentalist photographer kicks off A.D. White Professors-at-Large series

James Balog will discuss his work documenting the worldwide rapid retreat of glaciers on Sept. 17 as part of the visiting professors program.

India’s economy, heritage forensics, WWII mobilization examined

New books from Cornell professors explore India’s economy, heritage forensics in the South Caucasus region, and military mobilization involving troops and defense workers during World War II.

Campaign closes with record support for students and research

Cornell’s To Do the Greatest Good campaign surpassed its goal of raising more than $5 billion and engaging more than 200,000 alumni – achievements that will enhance opportunities for students and accelerate critical faculty research.

Research Matters returns, following ideas from the lab to real life 

The second season of Research Matters, a Cornell video podcast, drops today, with a way-too-relevant episode on why we don't always do the things we know we should.

Life in the deep Atlantic depends on the Labrador Sea

The mixing waters in the Labrador Sea, sandwiched between Greenland and Newfoundland, provides enough oxygen to sustain life throughout the deep North Atlantic Ocean.