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NSF supports safer Internet project
Cornell computer scientists are sharing in a $7.5 million National Science Foundation grant under the agency's Future Internet Architectures program.
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Jane Lynch, 3 other Cornellians win at Emmys
'Glee' star Jane Lynch, M.F.A. '84, and three other Cornellians were among the winners at the 2010 Emmy Awards, held Aug. 21 and 29 in Los Angeles.
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Director to discuss Peace Corps' role in world peace
The director of the U.S. Peace Corps, Aaron Williams, will speak on 'The Peace Corps - 50 Years of Promoting World Peace and Friendship,' Sept. 2 at 4:30 p.m. in 233 Plant Science Building.
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Northeast sees record temps in spring and summer
It really was a scorcher this spring and summer - 26 cities in the Northeast set records for average temperatures this year, reports the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell.
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Extension program teaches kids how to 'rough it'
The Primitive Pursuits program of Cornell Cooperative Extension visited the GrassRoots Festival to teach children about nature. Watch the slideshow.
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Body of Cornell sophomore found in gorge
The body of Khalil King '13 was recovered by police in Fall Creek Gorge Sunday, Aug. 29. He had been missing since early Saturday morning. Foul play is not suspected, and an investigation is ongoing.
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Deans Boor, Kotlikoff sample N.Y.'s variety at the fair
For deans Michael Kotlikoff and Kathryn Boor, an opening day visit to the 2010 New York State Fair Aug. 26 was a welcome chance to relax, explore and reminisce.
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Preschoolers use statistics to understand others
Research published by a cognitive psychologist finds that children as young as preschoolers use intuitive statistical abilities to learn about people's inner lives, in this case, people's preferences.
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How much smoking is safe? The answer appears to be none
Occasional smoking, and even second-hand smoke, create biological changes that may increase the risks of lung disease and cancer, according to a new study Cornell scientists in Ithaca and at Weill Cornell.
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Men more likely to cheat on higher-earning women
A new study by a Cornell sociology doctoral candidate finds that disparities in income lead to higher rates of infidelity.
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Cornell ice cream now available at Trillium Express
Although the Cornell Dairy Bar has closed for several years while Stocking Hall is renovated, Cornell ice cream and other dairy products are now available at Trillium Express.
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Things to Do, Aug. 27-Sept. 3
Events on campus this week include films on utopias, Street Fair at Ho Plaza, Clubfest at Barton Hall, Bienvenidos barbecue, a folk concert, humanities lecture and discussion of nature in literature.
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President Skorton issues welcome message
President Skorton welcomed the entire Cornell community back to campus in an e-mail message Aug. 25. In it, he detailed the university's priorities for the coming year.
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Communications and alumni affairs to collaborate
Signaling one way the university will streamline its operations, the Division of Alumni Affairs and Development is insourcing its communications to the Division of University Communications.
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Website linking Latin American scientists launches
A new website hopes to bring together scientists in Latin America and North America through exchange of ideas, information and equipment.
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Shoals Marine Lab unique for graduate student research
Shoals Marine Lab is not only a rich marine science environment for summer undergraduate courses but also a living laboratory where several Cornell graduate students collect field data each summer.
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Three Cornell student composers are honored
Takuma Itoh, Christopher Stark and Eric Nathan, doctoral candidates in composition in music, received American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Foundation composer awards.
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