Enzyme could hold key to improved allergy treatments

A class of immune cells push themselves into an inflammatory state by producing large quantities of a serotonin-making enzyme, a finding that could inform future treatments for asthma and other allergic disorders.

Immersive calligraphy at the Johnson Museum

A monumental calligraphy scroll on display in the Bartels Gallery in the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, by Tong Yang-Tze, one of Taiwan’s foremost calligraphers, can be viewed online.

As infections slow, leaders plan for reopening campuses

Planning committees are assessing options for reopening Cornell's campuses amid hopeful signs that the spread of COVID-19 is slowing, university leaders said April 29 during a virtual staff forum hosted by the Employee Assembly.

President, provost to advise NY’s safe reopening strategy

Cornell President Martha E. Pollack and Provost Michael I. Kotlikoff are playing a vital role in helping New York state plan for reopening safely as the COVID-19 pandemic eases.

(Virtual) Things to Do, May 1-8, 2020

During this time of social distancing and university life interrupted by the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Chronicle offers a variety of opportunities to engage with online Cornell resources and programming.

Science for new telescope advances at virtual conference

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the inaugural CCAT-prime telescope collaboration meeting, April 7, was switched to a virtual gathering, but science regarding the project advanced.

Cornell Health physician educates youth through ‘health-hop’

Dr. John Clarke, director of occupational medicine at Cornell Health, writes, produces and performs rap music on health-related topics, most recently coronavirus.

Atkinson COVID-19 grants could inform policy decisions

Cornell Atkinson has announced its first two Rapid Response Fund grants aimed at helping find solutions to issues created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Botanic Gardens mural nurtures connections with plants

In addition to its natural splendor, Cornell Botanic Gardens now boasts an outdoor art installation: a two-story mural, created in September 2019 by Brazilian street artist Eder Muniz.