July's recent heat wave broke records for longevity and came close to all-time temperature highs in several major cities, says climatologist Jessica Rennells.
A study of tobacco hornworm caterpillars and stink bugs that feed on them shows that these caterpillars employ an unusual strategy to survive being eaten, but pay a price.
The 2012 QS World University Rankings by subject have placed Cornell in the world's top 200 institutions in many categories, ranging from hard sciences to the humanities.
The 2012 Empire Farm Days will offer the opportunity to see new agricultural plastics recycling equipment, baled plastic, finished recycled products and training resources.
Researchers at the University of Hawaii and Cornell have selected a crew of six for a four-month simulated Mars mission to test food and food preparation strategies.
A new agreement between the NYS Berry Growers Association and the Cornell berry breeding program, growers in the state will evaluate elite selections from the university in their own fields.
George Mueller '54 has given the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences $500,000 to support the hiring of a faculty member in Farm Business Management.
