New host-microbe institute connects campus researchers

The university launched the Cornell Institute of Host-Microbe Interactions and Disease, an organization that connects the community of Cornell researchers studying host-microbe biology and disease.

New course teaches cutting-edge food production

A new course, Hydroponic Food Crop Production and Management, teaches the principles and practices of commercial food crop production in controlled environment agriculture.

Financial squall ahead? Economic forum is Jan. 24

Buckle up your economic seat belts: Cornell's Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management will host the annual Agricultural and Food Business Outlook Conference on Jan. 24.

Cornell's SMART program wins success story award

Cornell's Student Multidisciplinary Applied Research Team was recognized for its impact on poor communities by earning the L.A. Potts Success Story award on Dec. 5.

Devastating mites jump nimbly from flowers to honeybees

A new study describes for the first time – and documents with video footage – how Varroa destructor mites can nimbly jump from flowers onto bees.

'Win-win' for wildlife, African farmers stems from partnership

Animal and wildlife officials, and a College of Veterinary Medicine professor have developed policies to ensure safe trade of meat products while also aiding wildlife conservation.

Professor Emeritus Edwin Oyer dies at 89

Edwin Burnell Oyer, international professor emeritus in vegetable crops, died Nov. 15. He was 89 years old.

Men are at risk of overeating in social settings, study shows

A new study appearing in the Nov. 24 in Frontiers in Nutrition finds men are at particular risk of overeating in social situations.

Geneva saves Cornell Orchards' cider season

With the help of Cornell's New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, New York, cider pressed on campus is once again available to the Cornell community.