Research boosts potential of biofortification on nutrition policy, intervention

A series of research papers and a free online data dashboard seek to boost the use of biofortification – an affordable, sustainable and climate-smart way to address global malnutrition by increasing the concentrations of essential nutrients in staple crops.

Cornell, World Coffee Research launch Coffee Improvement Program

Cornell University and World Coffee Research, backed by funding from USAID, are rolling out a new program focused on improving the resilience and productivity of coffee smallholder growers worldwide.

Firms with structured management practices fare better

Highly structured management practices are correlated with better productivity and profitability outcomes for companies and countries, an international consortium of researchers has found through a novel quantification method.

Experts at global conference make the case for climate finance

Mitigating climate risks now will drive economic prosperity in the future, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in her keynote speech at the virtual Cornell-OFR Conference on Global Climate Finance and Risks, held Oct. 25.

For more than 60 years, Diwali celebration brings light to campus

Diya Jale, hosted by the student group Society for India on Nov. 2, will continue a tradition of creating community and celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.

Student team expands impact with water and bridge projects in Eswatini

The Engineers in Action project team has built footbridges connecting thousands in Eswatini to schools, health care and markets - now the group is expanding their impact with two new projects. 

New genetic signature reveals a tropical virus on the move

For the first time, scientists have tracked the dispersion of the Oropouche virus in the Brazilian Amazon region, an important first step to control future outbreaks of a disease with more than 100,000 reported cases since the 1960s.

Benjamin Houlton reappointed CALS dean

The Cornell Board of Trustees’ Executive Committee voted Oct. 14 to approve a new five-year term, effective July 1, 2025.

Archaeology conference focuses on cultural erasure

Unearthing Unseeing: Archaeology, Heritage, and Forensics in the Shadow of State Violence” will highlight new approaches to cultural remains caught up in contemporary conflicts and past trauma.  

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