College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Study: Internet can combat cancer confusion

A study finds that using the Internet to learn about cancer and cancer prevention can reduce confusion about the disease.

Cornell nets $7 million NSF grant for corn study

The National Science Foundation has awarded a five-year, $7 million grant to Michael J. Scanlon, Cornell professor of plant biology, to study corn.

Natural resources professor emeritus Morrow dies

Robert Rising Morrow, Cornell professor emeritus of natural resources in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, died Feb. 4.

McGovern Center names three executives in residence

Three new executives in residence have joined the staff of the Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences.

International Programs celebrates 50th anniversary

International Programs in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences launches a yearlong celebration of its 50th anniversary Feb. 15, in the Dean’s Room of Mann Library, from 5 to 8 p.m., on campus.

Iron in new maize strain gets absorbed more readily

Researchers at Cornell have developed a strain of maize with a high iron bioavailability, meaning more of the iron that is present naturally in these maize lines can be absorbed.

Imaging Facility adds two tools for microscopy

Cornell's Imaging Facility facility has added two state-of-the-art machines, one to extract tiny samples for genetic analysis and another to image fast microscopic events.

Researchers tap potential of walnut and birch trees

The Cornell Maple Program is working with New York state producers to study the potential or producing syrup from birch and walnut trees.

Nature lovers can become natural area mentors

People who love the natural areas of the Finger Lakes region and who care about preserving them might consider joining Cornell Plantations' Natural Areas Academy.