College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Maybe robots should, like, hedge a little

If robots (or humans) use informal language, advice is better received, according to Cornell researchers.

Speedy tiger beetles use antennae to 'see' while running

Cornell researchers have discovered that tiger beetles use their antennae to mechanically sense their environments and avoid obstacles while running at blinding speeds.

Prasad assesses strength of U.S. dollar in NYC talk

Dyson School economist Eswar Prasad talked about the strength of the U.S. dollar at a Cornell Club New York event Feb. 5.

Animal physiologist Ari van Tienhoven dies at 91

Ari van Tienhoven, emeritus professor of animal physiology and ardent supporter of Mann Library, died Jan. 31.

Behavioral economics is focus of new MPS program

New and unique, Cornell's Master of Professional Studies in Applied Behavioral Economics and Individual Choices program aims to train the next generation of Brian "Mindless Eating" Wansinks.

Plantations appoints botanist from Hawaii as director

Botanist Christopher Dunn will become the new Elizabeth Newman Wilds Director of Cornell Plantations April 1.

Weiss Fellowships awarded for outstanding teaching

Professors Ashim Datta, Melissa Hines, and David Sherwyn have received Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellowships.

Playing youth sports confers lifelong benefits

The fittest of the "Greatest Generation," the now-elderly men who played varsity sports before serving in World War II, have a message for the younger generation: "Get off your duff, kid!"

Robert Sweet, founder of weed science, dies

Emeritus professor Robert D. Sweet died Jan. 39 at age 98. He was the former chair of the Department of Vegetable Crops, a precursor to the Department of Horticulture, and an expert on weed control.