Cornell scientists size up quality wastewater treatment

Cornell scientists have assessed factors to improve, upgrade and make New York’s wastewater treatment plants more robust, according to their work published Feb. 24 in the journal Water Research.

New York vintners urged to pop their corks at annual wine event

New York has the unique soil and climate conditions to establish itself as a significant presence in the market for sparkling wine, experts said at B.E.V. NY, Cornell’s annual outreach event for the wine industry.

Professor explores complexities of communicating the 'norms of science'

Bruce Lewenstein argued Feb. 20 that public communication is fundamental to science and that public disputes about reliable knowledge are not unique to our time.

Teaching online sharpens instruction in the classroom

Faculty members who have created online courses with eCornell say the process improved the way they think about and organize material in their classes on campus.

Humor, fear inspire young to engage in climate activism

A new study from the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture finds humor and fear motivates young people to pursue climate change activism.

Forests can capture more carbon to ease climate change

In an effort to offset greenhouse gas emissions and to mitigate climate change, research scientists report that soil in forests can capture and hold a large quantity of atmospheric carbon dioxide.

Nutritious red rice developed for the U.S.

Cornell and U.S Department of Agriculture researchers announced that they are releasing a nutritious new red rice cultivar that should appeal to people interested in alternative grains.

New seed catalog restores vegetable flavor to savor

Cornell plant breeder Michael Mazourek, chef Dan Barber and seed producer Matthew Goldfarb have launched a new vegetable seed catalog that provides a vegetable bounty that any foodie will crave.

Yeast research aims to reduce stress for New York wineries

Food science professor Patrick Gibney is researching stressed-out yeast, which poses difficult production problems for the wine industry.