Small changes can reduce produce contamination

A new study shows how some agricultural management practices in the field that can boost or reduce the risk of contamination in produce from salmonella and listeria.

Waste heat could keep cows cool and comfortable

To help farmers keep dairy cows cool, Cornell engineers are collaborating on a research project, based on the concept of conductive cooling, that could provide an alternative to fans, misters and sprinklers.

Coffman receives inaugural World Agriculture Prize

Plant breeder Ronnie Coffman has sown seeds of scientific and social change across continents and generations. Now his efforts are being recognized with the inaugural World Agriculture Prize.

Tunable antenna could end dropped cell phone calls

A Cornell collaboration has resulted in the world's best tunable dielectric material, which could greatly improve wireless communications technology.

Cornell Tech welcomes four more faculty members

Serge Belongie, Mor Naaman, Rafael Pass and Ramin Zabih have joined the faculty at Cornell Tech.

Jansen to speak on role of higher ed in development

Jonathan Jansen, vice chancellor and rector of the University of the Free State in South Africa, will give three talks on higher education and South Africa while on campus Oct. 21-23.

$1.5M gift from Chobani supports dairy innovation

Yogurt industry leader Chobani has given a $1.5 million gift to the Department of Food Science to support research and workforce training in dairy quality to help maintain New York's competitive edge in the industry.

Researchers survey how green grows your switchgrass

As biofuels become an increasingly viable alternative, Cornell researchers are making sure that growing grasses for biofuel won't face inadvertent snares.

Kids of single moms who later marry reap few benefits

In most cases, when single moms marry, their children do not report improved mental and physical health as teens, when compared with children whose moms stay single, reports a Cornell demographer.