Cornell computer scientists have developed software to detect fake postings to social media sites designed to artificially inflate the popularity of a page.
The geologic shape of the shorelines on Mars show that two meteorites triggered a pair of mega-tsunamis, scarring its landscape, which offers evidence of oceans conducive to life.
Kenneth Evett, painter and professor emeritus of art at Cornell University, died May 28 in Ithaca. He was 91. A prolific painter, he exhibited in national group shows at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Corcoran Gallery of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago.
New York has the unique soil and climate conditions to establish itself as a significant presence in the market for sparkling wine, experts said at B.E.V. NY, Cornell’s annual outreach event for the wine industry.
Five finalists, including two Cornellians, performed an hour of music each on historic keyboard instruments Aug. 6 at the Schwartz Center for the first Westfield International Fortepiano Competition. (Aug. 8, 2011)
Filmmaker and senior lecturer in physics Robert H. Lieberman risked imprisonment and deportation while making a documentary in Burma. Cornell Cinema shows 'They Call It Myanmar' May 3. (April 28, 2011)
Poet Joanie Mackowski described her efforts to challenge herself and write about non-humans in her poetry, speaking April 25 at this semester's final Literary Luncheon. (April 27, 2011)
Lord Martin Rees, who has probed deep into the cosmos, studied gamma-ray bursts and galactic formation, spoke May 8 at Cornell on issues closer to home: the preservation of our “pale blue dot.”
Events on campus this week include Christmas Vespers services, a holiday party at the Johnson Museum, a talent showcase, the Fall Dance Theatre Concert, films for children and an outdoor gear sale. (Dec. 1, 2011)