Scientists discover genetic key to efficient crops

With projections of 9.5 billion people by 2050, humankind faces the challenge of feeding modern diets to additional mouths while using the same amounts of water, fertilizer and arable land as today.

Women in physics network, mentor at conference

About 140 undergraduates and 40 invited guests attended the Northeast Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics, Jan. 18-20.

Energy survey, report aid in saving energy on campus

A report based on a spring 2012 energy-use survey at Cornell has been made available online, and the findings could help Cornellians -- from individuals to campus groups -- interested in saving energy.

World's largest natural sound archive now online

The Macaulay Library natural sound archive at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology has been fully digitized and is now available online.

Students design, build sustainable house in Nicaragua

About 50 students involved with the Cornell University Sustainable Design group are working to research, design and build an affordable sustainable model home in Nicaragua.

Grad students help untangle Collegetown parking

Cornell Institute for Public Affairs graduate students have recommended ways to improve parking management, enforcement and development in Collegetown.

Hemami, Niklas and Lipsky honored as Weiss fellows

Professors Sheila Hemami, Karl Niklas and David Lipsky have been named Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellows for outstanding teaching and mentoring of Cornell undergraduates.

Viruses discovered for first time in marine zooplankton

Viruses are well known for making people sick, but a new study provides evidence for the first time of viral infections in tiny marine crustaceans called copepods.

In 33 cities, more than 550 Cornellians volunteer

More than 550 Cornell alumni and students have come together in 33 cities in North America for Cornell Cares Day events over winter break to volunteer in hometown communities.