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Cornell gives award to local Building Bridges Initiative

The regional Cornell University Partner in Sustainability Award was given this year to the Building Bridges Initiative.

Research provides insights into marine disease and climate

Cornell researcher offers evidence of marine infectious diseases in coral, abalone and oysters, for example, and cases of forecasting and mitigation for those diseases.

Panel calls for protecting world's largest forest

At least half of Canada’s 1.4 billion acre boreal forest, the largest remaining intact wilderness on earth, must be protected to maintain the area’s current wildlife and ecological systems, according to a recent report.

Venice exhibit aims to keep island afloat

An an exhibit curated by a Cornell art history professor focuses on the threat of rising ocean waters to the nation of Tuvalu this summer at the Venice Biennale.

Conferees discuss how to help farmers through technology

Scientists, librarians and practitioners of agriculture information and management from 28 countries met at Mann Library July 23 to discuss creative use of information networks to bridge gaps between developed and developing countries.

Birds' good vibrations power mini backpacks

To obtain data about shifts in avian migratory patterns, birds are being fitted with sensor-filled backpacks. A Cornell lab is developing the ultra-lightweight energy source to power those sensors using the vibrations from the birds' motion.

Sea Grant holds City of Water Day in Big Apple

New York Sea Grant expanded its Discover Clean and Safe Boating Campaign into New York City for the first time, July 20.

Plantations seeks to control invasive plants and pests

Cornell Plantations must continually prevent invasive plants and animals from doing too much harm to the valuable living collection.

Student studies changing ecology of Ethiopia

Morgan Ruelle, a Ph.D. candidate in the field of natural resources, is working with Ethiopians to augment native knowledge with Western science to deal with climate change.

Teachers tackle bioenergy in weeklong course on campus

Ten teachers are on campus for two weeks for the Bioenergy and Bioproducts Education Program Master Teacher Program to learn how to teach about bioenergy.

From the grounds up, study seeks sustainable 'java'

Cornell professors seek to brew agricultural, environmental and economic sustainability together for the world’s smallholder coffee bean growers.

Grad student to wrestle weeds in collegiate contest

The Cornell University Weed Team sends graduate student Courtney Stokes to the 2013 North Central and Northeastern Collegiate Weed competition in Illinois for two days of brutal, mind-bending, grueling agronomic combat on July 24-25.