Right or left? Study shows how zebrafish answer key question

A study of zebrafish larvae published Aug. 9 in the journal eLife for the first time reveals a circuit that determines the direction of a lightning-quick turn to escape a predator.

Two specialty crop projects receive over $6M in USDA grants

Cornell University researchers received grants to speed up development, evaluation and adoption of new apple rootstocks and build a $100 million East Coast broccoli industry through new cultivars.

Cornell veterinarian Sharon Center receives Kirk Award

Dr. Sharon Center of the College of Veterinary Medicine, received the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine’s ACVIM Robert W. Kirk Award for Professional Excellence in June.

Study looks at diet to assess link of heart disease, metabolite

A Cornell study reports new results that raise questions about whether a common dietary metabolite, called TMAO, causes heart disease or whether it is simply a biomarker of developing disease.

Distinguished panel discusses role of creativity in science

Four eminent researchers shared thoughts and experiences at the "Creativity Spark" workshop for scientists, hosted July 25 on campus.

Male frogs have sex on land to keep competitors away

A new study shows for the first time that some frogs hide eggs on land to reduce competition from other males who also want to fertilize those eggs.

Video shows tree climbers' exploration of Madagascar

Over winter break, a group with the Cornell Tree Climbing Institute made a video of its travels to Madagascar to explore tree canopies in two regions.

Model helps identify drugs to treat cat eye infections

Scientists at the Baker Institute for Animal Health at Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine have developed a model system that can be used to test drugs for treating cat eye infections.

Nobelists to discuss creativity in science at workshop

Nurturing creativity in science will be explored on July 25 by leading scientists, including two Nobel Prize winners, at the Creativity Spark: a creativity workshop for scientists.