Bumblebee research sparks rapid industry change

A Cornell study that revealed commercial eastern common bumblebee hives pose a threat to their wild counterparts has led one major pollination company to quickly adapt the bumblebee hive boxes they ship to growers.

Learning to lead inclusively

The summer 2023 Colman Inclusive Leadership Program helped 28 doctoral students enhance their leadership skills through readings, group activities, case studies and discussion about practical skills and leadership theories.

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Rochester farm brings opportunity, joy to at-risk young adults

Just north of some of the most challenged neighborhoods in Rochester, a small farm is flourishing – and providing more than just food.

A&S dean Jayawardhana named provost at Johns Hopkins

Ray Jayawardhana, the Harold Tanner Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named provost of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Astronomy professor Rachel Bean has been named interim A&S dean, effective July 13.

Sustainable fashion company makes semifinals of Hult Prize competition

Gary Phan's company helps sustainable boutique and small clothing stores find larger markets.

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A new nest: Lab of O’s visitor center set for redesign

The Lab of Ornithology’s visitor center will close for 10 months beginning Aug. 1 for a multimillion-dollar redesign that will add new hands-on exhibits and visitor offerings.

Cornell to lead concrete decarbonization project

Greeshma Gadikota, associate professor of engineering, has gathered a team to help capture carbon dioxide in the concrete-making process as they aim to create low-carbon construction materials from it.

‘Making Camp’ explores camping’s ironies, rewards

In a new book, landscape architect Martin Hogue investigates the history and evolution of recreational camping through the lens of its most important and familiar components.

Software creates entirely new views from existing video

Filmmakers may soon be able to stabilize shaky video, change viewpoints and create freeze-frame, zoom and slow-motion effects – without shooting any new footage – thanks to an algorithm developed by researchers at Cornell University and Google Research.