From fossilized brachiopods, fish lungs and iPhones to mouse hearts and habanero chilies, Cornell's micro-CT (computer tomography) scanner provides spectacular 3-D datasets from the inside out. (May 23, 2011)
Cornell celebrates its 143rd Graduation Weekend, May 28-29. Rudolph Giuliani will give the Senior Convocation Address May 28, and President David Skorton will deliver the Commencement Address May 29. (May 23, 2011)
While most studies of gene expression focus on activities in the cell's nucleus, a new Cornell study finds that processes outside the nucleus also play important roles in gene expression. (May 23, 2011)
Quacquarelli Symonds has published its first World University Rankings by individual discipline, with Cornell making the top 25 in every category. (May 19, 2011)
Louis Walcer '74 has been named the first director of the Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences, Cornell's new life sciences business incubator.
The current and former directors of Cornell's New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva were honored by Hobart and William Smith Colleges. (May 18, 2011)
Cornell researchers are part of a $5 million project to determine whether greater reliance on regionally produced foods could improve food access and affordability for disadvantaged communities. (May 17, 2011)
Antonio DiTommaso, associate professor of crop and soil sciences, has been named the first Richard C. Call Director of Agricultural Sciences, thanks to a $1 million gift from Call and his wife. (May 16, 2011)
