'Fountain of youth’ for leaves discovered

Cornell horticulture professor Su-Sheng Gan has identified an enzymatic fountain of youth that slows down the process of leaf death and lays the foundation for the genetics of freshness.

What’s for dinner on Mars?

Six "astronauts" just completed a four month food study in a simulated Martian base on the slopes of Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano.

Geneva summer scholars study bees, tempeh, hummus

Twenty-eight students from top U.S. universities participated in the summer scholars program at Cornell’s New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, N.Y.

Greening manure could yield fly larvae fit for a meal

Two negatives – cow manure and flies – can make a positive. Cornell animal scientists, entomologists and a business professor will examine the environmental impact and commercial potential of quickly processing dairy cow manure with fly larvae. And then using the dried larvae to feed other farm animals.

New state fair exhibit will feature cows giving birth

Ice cream, yogurt, cheese and milk all starts with a special delivery – the birth of a calf. Now for the first time, this maternal miracle can be witnessed at the Dairy Cow Birthing Center at the New York State Fair Aug. 22-Sept. 2.

Turning tired land into energizing liquid gold

Ponder sustainable fuels and think Rumpelstiltskin: Growers in New York state may one day turn craggy, rugged and lumpy marginal land – by growing grasses and shrubs – into a virtual, perennial fountain of liquid energy gold.

SnapDragon and RubyFrost are new apple varieties

The two varieties have been a decade in the making, and how they’ve gone to market is a first for the Cornell apple-breeding program and the New York apple industry.

Conferees discuss how to help farmers through technology

Scientists, librarians and practitioners of agriculture information and management from 28 countries met at Mann Library July 23 to discuss creative use of information networks to bridge gaps between developed and developing countries.

Pineapple lily could help N.Y. nursery industry bloom

Cornell horticulture researchers are working to make the hardy, colorful pineapple lily thrive in upstate New York's cool climate.