Cornell researchers have identified a dozen compounds in apple peel that either inhibit or kill cancer cells in laboratory cultures. Three of the compounds have not previously been described in the literature. (May 30, 2007)
Daniel Kops, former editor-in-chief of The Cornell Daily Sun, has published the memoir, 'Pigs or People,' in which he describes his belief that principled journalists can bring about positive social change. (May 30, 2007)
Professor emeritus Jack Squier and his wife, Jane, will be guests of honor at the June 9 premier of 'Simply Squier,' a documentary about Squier's life, work and nearly 50-year relationship with Cornell. (May 30, 2007)
'Golfing on the Roof of the World: In Pursuit of Gross National Happiness' is alumnus Rick Lipsey's account of living and working in Bhutan in 2002 as a golf instructor. (May 30, 2007)
A group of 10 alumni and 25 historic preservation and planning students went to prison in April -- for a work weekend at the Eastern State Penitentiary complex in Philadelphia. (May 30, 2007)
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College are making progress toward understanding how immune-based therapies can treat Alzheimer's disease by studying how antibodies penetrate brain cells to reduce levels of amyloid plaques. (May 30, 2007)
Despite the move of many business services overseas, call centers serving U.S. consumers are still largely at home, a Cornell-led study finds. The study examined call center management and employment practices in 17 countries. (May 29, 2007)
High school students Rachel Zax and Ryan Musa were the top winners in the inaugural North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad, March 29, which they entered at the invitation of Cornell professors. (May 29, 2007)
Even small research grants can have a major impact on the success of female researchers early in their careers, a survey by the President's Council of Cornell Women concludes. (May 29, 2007)