Cybersecurity is too reactive, needs more upfront planning, professors stress to Congress

Stephen Wicker, professor of electrical and computer engineering, addressed privacy concerns on Capitol Hill; Andrew Myers, associate professor of computer science, tackled security issues. (May 6, 2010)

Study suggests fish virus spread by fish, not boats

Viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus could be in a lake without killing fish, according to a new study on the deadly virus that threatens New York's billion dollar sport-fishing industry. (May 5, 2010)

Cornell-developed battery technology company receives $2.2 million in federal funds

A company that uses Cornell-developed technology to create low-power, long-lasting batteries has received a $2.2 million boost from the federal government. (May 4, 2010)

Two new apple varieties released for NYS growers only

For the first time, new apple varieties developed at Cornell will be released exclusively to New York state growers, under a licensing agreement with the New York State Apple Growers group. (May 4, 2010)

Power from trash and biomass could save cash and carbon, feasibility study shows

A $250,000 feasibility study reports that the proposed Cornell University Renewable Bioenergy Initiative could produce $2 million a year in energy using campus-area renewable resources. (May 3, 2010)

Student project wins $75,000 for drinking water technology

AguaClara's dose controller research group won the cash prize, which will support water treatment technology development, from the Environmental Protection Agency's P3 Competition. (May 3, 2010)

Property outlaws can improve the system, Peñalver argues

Sometimes, says Cornell law professor Eduardo Penalver in a new book, breaking property laws can be a vital step toward changing a legal system, and a society, for the better. (May 3, 2010)

USDA funds Cornell extension work in childhood obesity prevention

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded nutritionist Christina Stark almost $500,000 to train extension/community teams on collaborative, ecological approaches for childhood obesity prevention. (April 28, 2010)

Ladybug man: New York's state insect is all but lost, but foreign ones abound in the Big Apple

In a lecture at the American Museum of Natural History April 24, entomologist John Losey invited the audience - especially the children - to help the Lost Lady Project by searching for ladybugs. (April 27, 2010)