- Jul 21, 2026
- Holistic Human Health
Are therapists to blame for the rise of adults cutting off their parents?
This article cites research from Karl Pillemer, the Hazel E. Reed Professor in the Department of Psychology, that about 25% of the U.S. population is estranged from, or has cut ties with, a
close relative.
- Nov 5, 2025
- by Marisa LeFalce
Flemmie Kittrell Visiting Scholar shares human-centered approach to maternal health
- Dec 1, 2025
- by Tom Fleischman, Cornell Chronicle
- Sustainability + Society, Technology + Human Thriving, Student Life
Bird-of-paradise inspires darkest fabric ever made
The color “ultrablack” has a variety of uses, including in cameras, solar panels and telescopes, but it’s difficult to produce and can appear less black when viewed at an angle. A Cornell lab has devised a simple method for making the elusive color.
- May 4, 2026
- Holistic Human Health, Social Impact + Justice
5 ways leaders can use purpose to improve well-being and performance
The Cornell University Contribution Project found that when people act in prosocial ways, they experience greater wellbeing, purpose, and belonging. The Contribution Project is led by Anthony Burrow, the Ferris Family Associate Professor of Life Course Studies in the Psychology Department.
- May 18, 2026
- Holistic Human Health
What is love? Even a meeting on the subject can't find the answer
Robert Sternberg, professor in the Department of Psychology, presented his triangular theory of love at the meeting "Love, Actually and in Theory," organized by the Royal Society, in Edinburgh, UK. The theory frames love as a combination of intimacy, passion, and commitment.
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