On Dec. 15, science illustrator and artist Jane Kim completed the only known mural in the world with paintings that encompass all families of birds on one wall.
Jocelyn Rose, a professor of plant biology and director of Cornell's Institute of Biotechnology, is examining the hydrophobic cellular surface layer known as the cuticle in fleshy fruits.
A new study reveals that zinc deficiency – a condition that affects 25 percent of the world’s population, especially in the developing world – alters the makeup of bacteria found in the intestine.
A highly visible dog ear tag to mark and monitor treated and untreated strays is being developed by Cornell engineering and fiber science faculty though the Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future.
For the first time, a litter of puppies was born by in vitro fertilization, thanks to work by Cornell researchers. The breakthrough opens the door for conserving endangered canid species and using gene-editing technologies to eradicate heritable diseases.
The physical sciences at Cornell University jumped to No. 9 among institutions worldwide, up from No. 15 last year, according to the Times Higher Education 2015-16 World University Rankings.
William C. Dilger ‘46, M.S. ’51, Ph.D. ’55, former Cornell professor of neurobiology and behavior, died at his home in Freeville, New York, on Sept. 17 at the age of 92.
New York state has awarded Cornell's Center for Advanced Technology a $9.2 million grant and given approval to continue its program for up to 10 more years.
