Students majoring in enology and vinology have produced the first wines at Cornell's state-of-the-art teaching winery, the only university facility of its kind in the eastern United States. (June 16, 2010)
In making decisions about leasing Cornell lands for natural gas drilling, the university should be responsible and transparent, according to a committee of Cornell faculty, staff and students.
The grants will allow researchers to study the use of cover crops in organic farming and how different organic farming practices affect yields. (June 10, 2010)
Promoting healthy snacks can be as easy as moving where they are showcased, says a Cornell expert, who is helping school lunchrooms. He's also holding a free Consumer Camp June 11 for the public. (June 9, 2010)
Cornell researchers discovered that the gypsy moth's fungal and viral pathogens follow close behind migrating populations, making control efforts unnecessary, reports entomologist Ann Hajek. (June 9, 2010)
Cornell President David Skorton announced that $25 million from the family of John Dyson '65 will establish a new school - the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management. (June 8, 2010)
Lee Humphreys, assistant professor of communication, is studying the stunning similarities between 18th- and 19th-century diary entries and Twitter tweets. (June 3, 2010)
The Cornell Undergraduate Information Competency Initiative held its summer institute May 24-28 to help faculty members develop new ways to improve student research skills in their classes. (June 3, 2010)