As oil spreads, citizen-science network tracks birds

By entering their counts online, Gulf Coast bird watchers are helping scientists track hundreds of species that could be affected as the oil spreads toward land. (May 11, 2010)

CU's All About Birds website wins 'lifestyle' Webby award

Hailed as the 'Internet's highest honor' by The New York Times, the Webby Awards are the leading international award for excellence on the Internet. (May 10, 2010)

Sun Grant conference to explore biofuels, biopower

National and regional biofuel, biopower and bioproducts experts will convene in Syracuse for the Northeast Sun Grant 2010 Regional Conference, hosted by Cornell, May 24-26. (May 10, 2010)

Former provost Nesheim co-authors book on pet food industry and feeding pets 'right'

Cornell Provost Emeritus Malden Nesheim, longtime director of the Division of Nutritional Sciences, has co-authored a book: 'Feed Your Pet Right: The Authoritative Guide to Feeding Your Dog and Cat.'

Study: Latino genomes are exceedingly diverse, reflecting history's migrations

Study shows that populations geographically close to historical slave trade routes and ports have more African ancestry than more distant or inland Latin Americans, who show more Native American influences. (May 6, 2010)

Leading change workshop helps units recognize priorities in uncertain times

A new Leading Change workshop gives Cornell leaders work-planning tools to use when the number of staff members in their department has been reduced or their workload or priorities increased. (May 6, 2010)

Study suggests fish virus spread by fish, not boats

Viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus could be in a lake without killing fish, according to a new study on the deadly virus that threatens New York's billion dollar sport-fishing industry. (May 5, 2010)

Cornell-developed battery technology company receives $2.2 million in federal funds

A company that uses Cornell-developed technology to create low-power, long-lasting batteries has received a $2.2 million boost from the federal government. (May 4, 2010)

Two new apple varieties released for NYS growers only

For the first time, new apple varieties developed at Cornell will be released exclusively to New York state growers, under a licensing agreement with the New York State Apple Growers group. (May 4, 2010)