4-H teens come to Cornell to explore potential career paths

Cornell hosted more than 180 middle and high school students from across New York state for the annual 4-H Career Explorations Conference, held June 25-27.

Gene for enzyme in saliva associated with Type 2 diabetes

Eventual proof of a clear association between genes that express a salivary enzyme and Type 2 diabetes could lead to genetically testing people at birth to predict their susceptibility.

Research at risk: after-school nutrition and career readiness for NYC middle-schoolers

Funding has been cut short for a national program to help young people feed themselves and their families nutritiously.

To grandmother’s house you go? Not far, for most US grandkids

New estimates show most American grandchildren live close to a grandparent, with implications for how time and money are shared between generations and for families’ well-being.

Why are lefties more creative? Turns out, they’re not

Scouring more than a century of studies, Cornell researchers found left-handers are actually underrepresented in the most creative fields, contrary to popular perception.

Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture powers 15 innovative new projects

The Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture has announced the recipients of its 2025 Research Innovation Fund faculty and student grants supporting new, cross-disciplinary projects designed to improve global food systems via digital innovation.

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Kimberle Lau wants to treat your sweet tooth, but in a healthy way

Kimberle Lau '01 is the founder of Bake Me Healthy, a company that offers plant-based, allergen-free and upcycled baking mixes and cookies.

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Faculty, staff win 2025 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence

The honor is presented annually, recognizing awardees on campuses across the SUNY system for their commitment to sustaining intellectual vibrancy, advancing the boundaries of knowledge, providing the highest quality of instruction and serving the public good.

Research at risk: optimizing the US military’s nutritional ‘secret weapon’

A stop-work order imperils research that might enable U.S. active military members to benefit from better nutrition.