Cornell research suggests that butterflies' hind wings help them evade predators, and their bright colors warn birds that chasing them isn't worth the energy. (Jan. 6, 2009)
Gilbert E. Levine is serving as interim director of the university's Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies through June 30, 2009. (Jan. 6, 2009)
Third-year Cornell Law School student Michael Zuckerman '09 won three national awards for his article, 'The Offshoring of American Government.' (Jan. 6, 2009)
Cornell researchers have used a beam of light to trap and move particles as small as 75 nanometers in diameter, including DNA molecules, a new approach to the 'lab on a chip.' (Dec. 31, 2008)
The spirit of giving at Cornell is stronger than ever, according to the latest numbers from the Cornell United Way Campaign. The campaign reached its $740,000 goal Dec. 22. (Dec. 23, 2008)
John Saylor, who manages Cornell University Library's materials budget and collection development, becomes associate university librarian for scholarly resources and special collections Feb. 1. (Dec. 23, 2008)
Quick dissipation of heat at the most fundamental scales is just one way that the work of CNF research associate Derek Stewart may someday change the face of computing and electronics. (Dec. 23, 2008)
Cornell horticulture students created an indoors grass art installation of a larger-than-life portrait of Mohandas ('Mahatma') Gandhi in the Mann Library lobby during finals week. (Dec. 23, 2008)
It was imagery of the Garden of Eden that inspired apparel design student Jessie Fair to create a flowing, asymmetrical gown of silk dupioni and organza. The piece won a top design prize. (Dec. 23, 2008)