National Geographic 'explorer' appointed Rhodes professor

Cornell's newest Rhodes Professor R. Spencer Wells has spent much of his career studying humankind's family tree and closing the gaps in the understanding of human migration. (July 31, 2009)

Researchers use yeast to identify cancer-causing genes that may also occur in humans

Identifying cancer-causing genes is a major challenge, but now Cornell scientists have devised a technique using yeast cells to pinpoint cancer genes that may also be found in humans. (July 29, 2009)

Students work day and night to make 100 mpg car a reality

A group of Cornell students are working day and night to get their full-size, fuel-efficient, plug-in hybrid vehicle ready for on-road testing Sept. 1 in preparation for the Automotive X Prize Competition. (July 29, 2009)

Dean Susan Henry will step down in 2010

While overseeing the second-largest college at Cornell for 10 years, Henry focused CALS activities on the land-grant mission, the applied social sciences, the environmental sciences and the new life sciences.

Inaugural class of Indian agriculture students hopes to take food and plant breeding expertise home

The inaugural class of new Master of Professional Studies programs in plant breeding and food science arrived at Cornell's Ithaca campus from India's Tamil Nadu Agricultural University in early June. (July 27, 2009)

Cornell hosts New York science teachers for hands-on summer workshops

Each summer, the Cornell Institute for Biology Teachers instructs middle and high school biology teachers on new teaching methods and activities, and the teachers don't have to pay a dime. (July 27, 2009)

Cornell helps set research agenda for how to protect birds, bats from wind turbines

Five Cornell scientists and other experts reached an agreement on research priorities to help America's wind turbine industry produce alternative energy while also providing safe passage for birds and bats.

Stephen Kresovich heads to University of South Carolina

Stephen Kresovich, Cornell's vice provost for life sciences since 2005, has been named vice president for research and graduate education at the University of South Carolina, effective Oct. 1.

A half-century later, Cornell revisits a small Andean village

More than 50 years ago, a Cornell mission to a small village in Peru made profound changes, some good, some bad. Today, Cornell may help the community again. (July 23, 2009)