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Streets and neighborhoods that are friendlier to walkers and bikers increase physical activity but have limited benefit outside urban centers, Cornell research finds.

  • Global Development Section
  • Agriculture
  • Food
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Gender equality is a hot topic in the development sector, but opportunities to learn about complexities within gender and development are hard to come by in higher education. A fresh take on a course in Cornell Global Development seeks to change...
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  • Global Development Section
  • School of Integrative Plant Science
  • Plant Breeding and Genetics Section
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New research proposes how to ensure adequate nutrition while minimizing chronic disease and environmental impact
  • Global Development Section
  • Environment
  • Food

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