CU experts confirm emerald ash borer in Buffalo, Rochester

Cornell researchers have confirmed a new infestation of the emerald ash borer in Erie County, N.Y., for the first time. (June 21, 2011)

State's first hops specialist on tap to promote New York beer production

Cornell Cooperative Extension has hired a hops specialist to promote New York beer production while using local sources, reducing their carbon footprint and keeping jobs in the state. (June 21, 2011)

From biochar to organic crops, Cornell research farm helps grow N.Y. economy

Cornell's Musgrave Research Farm near Aurora, N.Y., is home to some 50 research projects, including biochar and organic cropping systems.

Cornell websites, alumni relations garner CASE awards

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education annual Circle of Excellence Awards has given bronze medals to two Cornell websites and a silver medal for alumni relations programs. (June 21, 2011)

Students from around the nation spend summer at Cornell

The Departments of Food Science and of Plant Pathology each host about one dozen undergraduates from around the country as summer scholars to garner career interest in their fields. (June 20, 2011)

Photo exhibit features Cornell genetics-generated apple architecture in silhouette

Los Angeles artist Jessica Rath worked with Professor Susan Brown to use Cornell apple trees as a basis for a photography exhibit in Pasadena next year. (June 16, 2011)

Community design can help combat climate change, say landscape architects, planners

A conference at Cornell June 3 included planners and architects, discussing how compact, walker- and biker-friendly communities with high-performance buildings would help the energy, climate crises. (June 16, 2011)

Students, faculty travel to Tanzania for global health

For the third year in a row, 15 Cornell students are taking part in the Global Health Summer Session Program in Tanzania. (June 15, 2011)

Study: Long-term use of vitamin E may decrease COPD risk

A new Cornell study suggests that long-term, regular use of vitamin E in women 45 years of age and older may help decrease the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by about 10 percent. (June 15, 2011)