The quality of an idea is can be influenced by the way its discovery is described, according to new research by a postdoctoral researcher in the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research.
Among U.S. teens who are frequent smokers, nearly half of girls and one-third of boys smoke to control their weight, according to a new study. Even more common is smoking to lose weight among teens who feel "much too fat."
Development economist Chris Barrett and his research partners won an award from USAID for their innovative livestock insurance research. The insurance saves nomadic herders from falling into poverty during times of drought.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Agriculture and Community Development program work team recently hosted a two-day workshop for CCE educators and other agriculture support entities who work with mid- to large-scale producers across New York state.
Several student groups are sponsoring Mental Health Awareness Week, Oct. 14-21, which will bring speakers and activities focused on mental health issues to campus.
Bruce Levitt, professor of performing and media arts and inaugural recipient of Cornell's Engaged Scholar Prize will deliver 'Human Again: Prison Theatre and the Possibilities of Redemption' Oct. 28.
Immigration has minimal long-term impact on wages and employment of native-born U.S. workers, according to a report co-edited by ILR School professor Francine D. Blau.
A new online game is inviting members of the public to look under a virtual microscope and contribute directly to Alzheimer's disease research at Cornell.
The Department of Science and Technology Studies celebrates 40 years since the first meeting of the Society for Social Studies of Science on campus with “Where has STS Traveled?” Oct. 27-28.
The annual Preston Thomas Symposium, Oct. 13–15, will focus on India and feature guest speakers and the release of professor of architecture Mary Woods' new book, "Women Architects in India."