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A warmer New York City could be a sicker one, warn scientists

Professors Drew Harvell and Laura Harrington told media that climate change can could cause more disease in New York City, at an event May 8.

'Urban Eden' students transform ILR courtyard

Students in Creating the Urban Eden have given the courtyard at the ILR School a total makeover with a new garden - that includes bananas and bamboo.

Prescription drug identifier takes top prize at Cornell Cup

A device that uses image processing to instantly identify a prescription drug took top honors at the first Cornell Cup USA Presented by Intel, May 4-5. (May 10, 2012)

Infrared LEDs can be made cheaper, compatible with silicon

Cornell researchers have advanced the process of making infrared light-emitting diodes cheaper and easier to fabricate.

Benefits of fracking could be 'magnificent,' former Obama administration official says

John Deutch, former chair of an Obama shale gas subcommittee, said that fracking, if done right, could enormously benefit the country, in a lecture on campus May 8.

Thom Mayne to design first NYC tech campus building

The university has chosen Pritzer Prize winner Thom Mayne and Morphosis to design the first academic building for the tech campus on Roosevelt Island. Cornell is striving to create a net-zero energy structure.

Breeder works to alleviate aluminum toxicity in rice

Professor Susan McCouch is working to identify and develop rice varieties that are more tolerant to aluminum.

Greenhouse scientists show that soil mix and light matter

Greenhouse scientists educate researchers and others on such details as potting mix and light to create the best experimental conditions.

Experts teach Puerto Ricans about waste management

Two Cornellians taught 50 college students in Puerto Rico how to compost and spread the gospel of recycling on the island, which is running out of places to put garbage.

Town of Caroline receives Partners in Sustainability Award

The town of Caroline was awarded the 2012 Cornell University Partners in Sustainability Award May 1 for its green initiatives.

New manual to biocontrol alfalfa beetle available

To control the destructive alfalfa snout beetle, researchers have posted a manual online to inform farmers how raise and apply microscopic worms. This biocontrol method has proven effective.

Cornell releases two new raspberry varieties

Double Gold and Crimson Night are new raspberries that are well suited for small-scale growers and home gardeners who want showy, flavorful raspberries on vigorous, disease resistant plants. (April 30, 2012)