Caitlin Barrett, assistant professor of classics, has published the new 831-page book 'Egyptianizing Figurines From Delos: A Study in Hellenistic Religion' (Brill 2011).
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)
The partnership between the Cornell and Columbia libraries to share resources and expertise has been judged a success by faculty users. (Dec. 12, 2011)
As the warm temperatures of spring start a little earlier each year due to climate change, bees and plants are keeping pace, according to a new study. (Dec. 12, 2011)
The CALS Green energy-saving contest saved an estimated 2 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions. Of the six buildings competing, Wing Hall in Geneva, N.Y., saved the most energy.
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)
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)
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.
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.