Michael Brown case is subject of 'Forum on Ferguson II'

A Forum on Ferguson II will be held Monday, Nov. 17, on campus to discuss the the police killing of unarmed Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

Biochemistry professor focuses on undergrads

Professor Gerald “Jerry” Feigenson, professor of molecular biology and genetics, uses a variety of techniques to engage his students.

Cornell's rare corpse plant to bloom … again

Cornell's corpse plant bloomed for the first time in March 2012, attracting more than 10,000 visitors over five days, and is expected to bloom again in the next few days.

White Thanksgiving dreams die with warming reality

If you’re dreaming of a white Thanksgiving, dream on. For winter-hardened places like Chicago, Indianapolis and Detroit, the chance of measurable snow on the ground for Thanksgiving is practically nil.

Some plants diversify with help from insect friends

When plants develop mutually beneficial relationships with animals, mainly insects, those plant families become more diverse (evolve into more species) over time, says a new study.

Panel: Ebola burdens African governments, health systems

Public health, policy, government and trade experts discussed Ebola's social and economic impacts on affected countries in Africa at a Nov. 10 roundtable on campus.

Visual cues control hunting beetles' jaws

Cornell researchers have uncovered the mechanism for how tiger beetles know when to open and close their mouths when pursuing prey.

Nominations sought for new faculty fellowship

Nominations of underrepresented tenured faculty as sought for the Public Voices Fellowship, a new initiative to increase the public impact of the nation’s top thought leaders.

Genes influence types of microbes in human gut

A person’s genes can shape the types of microbes that reside in the human gut independent of the environment a person lives in, according to a Cornell-led study.