New York MarketMaker links nearly 2,000 small food producers with potential buyers, matching fresh fruits and vegetables to restaurants, individuals and consumers looking for them. (Dec. 13, 2011)
The Institute for the Social Sciences has announced the recipients of its biannual small-grant award for interdisciplinary research and conference support. (Dec. 13, 2011)
As the warm temperatures of spring start a little earlier each year due to climate change, bees and plants are keeping pace, according to a new study. (Dec. 12, 2011)
The CALS Green energy-saving contest saved an estimated 2 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions. Of the six buildings competing, Wing Hall in Geneva, N.Y., saved the most energy.
Professor Nina Bassuk said urban trees are each worth $135 in benefit. She spoke at 92nd Street Y in NYC Dec. 7 as part of the 'Changing Earth' series, a partnership between 92Y and Cornell Plantations. (Dec. 12, 2011)
N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Dec. 8 that he will award $49.4 million to implement the plan proposed by the Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council to stimulate local economic growth. (Dec. 8, 2011)
A quick, inexpensive and highly sensitive test that identifies disease markers or other molecules in low-concentration solutions could be the result of a Cornell-developed nanomechanical biosensor.
A gift from Ron '68 and Marcia St. John will support the St. John Family Sesquicentennial Faculty Fellowship to support a faculty position in dairy cattle management in animal science. (Dec. 8, 2011)
