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'Bridge' fuel may escalate atmospheric greenhouse gas

While the EPA suggests a decline in measurable atmospheric greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel use in the United States, a Cornell scientist says the agency's computation may be in error.

Cornell professors testify before House committee

Capitol Hill met East Hill as the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs tapped two Cornell professors for their expertise on the economics of international food aid and the realities of Chinese-American relations.

Summer interns enhance life in New York communities

From Buffalo to Long Island, the North Country to the Southern Tier, Cornell undergraduates – serving as interns – spent their summer enhancing life in New York.

Lake Source Cooling intake pipe to get first cleaning in October

After 15 years of continuously supporting the cooling of campus buildings, Cornell’s Lake Source Cooling intake pipe and screen need a cleaning.

Scientists unravel root cause of plant twists and turns

Facing challenging terrain where plant roots must cope with barriers, Cornell physicists and Boyce Thompson Institute plant biologists have discovered a valuable plant root action.

Students train to collect, evaluate data in Tanzania

Associate professor of city and regional planning Stephan Schmidt led students in a data collection workshop in Tanzania, with benefits for public health, wildlife conservation and land tenure.

Photojournalist shows work on global climate change

Environmental photojournalist Gary Braasch and his images of climate change will be featured in a series of free public events and exhibitions on campus from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2.

Researchers study ways to disable algal bloom

Cornell researchers set out to understand environmental and cellular triggers that lead to sudden, devastating algal growth and to interrupt cellular communication that causes algae to flourish.

Cornell Rewind: Exploring our world and beyond

Not long after Cornell University opened its doors, professors organized expeditions. For 150 years, the faculty and students have traveled around our globe and others.

Cornell nanotech facility receives $8M NSF grant

The National Science Foundation has selected the Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility to be part of a newly established infrastructure. The facility will receive $8 million over five years.

Researchers diversify Kenyan greens to improve nutrition

Horticulture professor Phillip Griffiths is working to fight black rot in the sukuma wiki, a staple crop in sub-Saharan Africa, by cross-breeding with similar plants that resist rot.

Good medical facility design boosts care, saves money

Well-designed healthcare facilities lead to better patient outcomes that, in turn, result in money saved for facility owners and patients, according to new Cornell research.