Elephant expert shares calls, images from the wild

Peter H. Wrege, director of the Elephant Listening Project, shared sounds of the animals at play and under siege in central Africa. He spoke in New York City April 10.

Aging research goes to the dogs

Cornell researchers are joining collaborators from across the country to form the Canine Longevity Consortium - the first research network to study canine aging with hopes of gleaning insights into human aging.

First metritis vaccine protects dairy cows

Cornell scientists have created the first vaccines that can prevent metritis, one of the most common cattle diseases. The infection not only harms animals and farmers’ profits but also drives more systemic antibiotic use on dairy farms than any other disease.

New method paves way for better dietary zinc test

Unlocking ways to monitor a key nutrient, new Cornell research unveils a potentially sensitive method to test for zinc deficiency, a vital measurement that has posed problems for doctors and scientists.

Tiger beetle's chase highlights mechanical law

The tiger beetle, known for its speed and agility, does a stunningly optimal reorientation dance as it chases its prey at blinding speeds, Cornell mechanical engineers have observed.

Physical, social scientists tackle big questions

In her new book Sara Pritchard, associate professor in the Department of Science and Technology Studies, looks at interdisciplinary collaboration on key questions.

Full-service campus facility offers RNA sequencing

The new RNA Sequencing Core housed in the College of Veterinary Medicine will offer its services to researchers across campus.

$10M grant establishes Center for Reproductive Genomics

A $10 million grant from the National Institutes of Health has established a new Center for Reproductive Genomics that will connect reproductive scientists across Cornell.

Silhouette mural takes flight on bird lab wall

A permanent exhibit of simple black silhouettes of North and South American birds now graces the white north wall of the visitor’s center at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.