How evergreen trees shaped human history

Professor Trent Preszler's new book chronicles the myriad ways evergreens have played a transformative role in human history.

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David Silbey, a Cornell University military history expert, provides analysis on the static and costly nature of the Ukraine conflict in 2025.

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Susanne Bruyère, a Cornell University disability studies professor, discusses how prominent companies are adapting hiring practices to support neurodivergent employees.

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Eswar Prasad, senior professor of international trade policy, says structural reform is needed to boost China’s long-term growth.

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Brian Dunn, director of the Institute for Compensation Studies at ILR, provides analysis on the Delaware Supreme Court’s ruling concerning Elon Musk’s Tesla pay package and the implications for shareholder versus court authority.

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Stephen Yale-Loehr, immigration attorney and scholar at Cornell Law School, commented on the legal limits of presidential power in altering immigration programs.

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Jeff Niederdeppe, a Cornell communication professor specializing in public health, analyzed challenges in evaluating the impact of Australia's social media ban on teens.