The phrase 'eat dirt' takes on a whole new meaning when used by biologists, who have widely observed that humans, birds and mammals all engage in geophagy. (June 9, 2011)
Two common bacteria involved in what was thought to be only a marginally important relationship actually help each other thrive when grown together in bioreactors, say Cornell scientists. (June 9, 2011)
Several Cornell students are spearheading a project that has planted some 15,000 square feet of bamboo nursery in Haiti for fuel, housing, crafts and environmental restoration. (June 3, 2011)
While some cities in the Northeast endured dry spells, nine cities broke their records for rain in April and May, reports Cornell's Northeast Regional Climate Center. (June 3, 2011)
For food production to benefit poor people in developing countries and be environmentally sustainable, much more research is needed, says a Cornell researcher. (June 2, 2011)
The Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future chose 10 interdisciplinary projects to receive academic venture funds for spring 2011. The awards were announced May 29 and total $662,509. (June 1, 2011)
The Gates Foundation has given Cornell a $3 million grant to use genomics to develop more crop varieties for smallholder farmers in developing countries. (June 1, 2011)
Professors from Cornell's New York State Agricultural Experiment Station are working with third graders in Geneva in a hands-on science program to teach elementary school students about plant science. (June 1, 2011)
