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Effective government saves lives in cyclones, other disasters

To identify what makes people vulnerable, the researchers matched the extent of the storms with the measures of governance and living conditions in affected areas.

Reading series finale to feature Black feminist scholars

Black feminist scholars will examine the current socio-political and cultural moment in “Triangle Breathing: A Conversation with Hortense Spillers and Alexis Pauline Gumbs,” the final Barbara & David Zalaznick Reading Series: At Home virtual event of the fall.

Tech makes dieting, ‘lifestyle plans’ more accessible than ever

Doctoral student is awarded Peace Scholar Dissertation Fellowship

Dark Laboratory podcast debuts with ‘Get Free’

… of the podcast is “speculative geography,” a term Goffe has coined to explain an archive practice in which “the reader …

In election’s waning days, panel sees hope for democracy

Amid the clatter in the days before the presidential election – the long lines at early polls, racial strife, street protests, political ad skirmishes and the streaming patter of television punditry – three College of Arts and Sciences professors offered a bright light at the end of the 2020 tunnel: hope for democracy.

Social media tips to avoid sharing, spreading election disinformation

Anticipation is mounting around the possible spread of disinformation on social media channels in the lead up to Tuesday’s presidential election and following the closing of polls.

‘Racism in America’ webinar to examine education, housing

Join us at 7 p.m. Nov. 19 for the next event in this yearlong webinar series.

A&S COVID ambassadors help spread message of safety

… Why do you think Cornell has been so successful in keeping numbers down? Burke is a member of Cornell's women's ice … activities of college? Having fun, especially given the current state of the world is SUPER important for your … Why do you think Cornell has been so successful in keeping numbers down? It's very simple: people understand the …

Archaeologists: Ancient people in Turkey adapted to climate change

… of archaeological samples recovered from Tell Tayinat, a location occupied following two particularly notable climate …

Professor studying Pompeii honored by National Geographic

Caitlín Barrett, associate professor of classics in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a National Geographic Explorer after receiving a grant from the National Geographic Society to study daily life in ancient Rome through archaeological research at Pompeii in modern-day Italy.

Buzz kill: Spiders ‘hear’ airborne prey via their legs

"These spiders have finely tuned sensory systems and a fascinating hunting strategy."

Book examines Black Jewish indigeneity in South Africa

… people. He also conducted interviews with Lemba leaders. F.C. Raulinga, a Lemba historian and longtime general …

Americans primed to believe 2020 election is rigged

As early voting continues prior to Tuesday’s election, Americans are wondering whether to trust the results on Nov. 3.

GDP gain to have ‘zero effect’ on voters, local pain matters most

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis will release the third quarter gross domestic product (GDP) report on Thursday, five days before the election.