Researchers find a place to take a python’s pulse

Obtaining a heart rate in reptiles can be difficult, but researchers have identified an easy-to-reach spot to obtain a pulse rate, which matches the heart rate in healthy reptiles.

From portfolios to pizza, fall A&S career events explore diverse fields

Students from all of Cornell’s schools and colleges can explore these opportunities.

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State-by-state data boosts bird conservation planning

New data summaries from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s eBird platform will help state wildlife planners assess the status of bird populations that live in or pass through their state – a crucial tool in protecting species.

Lab of Ornithology visitor center celebration set for Sept. 14

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is celebrating the reopening of its newly redesigned Visitor Center with a free event, including a special edition of its annual Migration Celebration. The event is Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

New A&S dean relishes ‘life in a university’

Peter John Loewen is excited to support faculty, meet students and share the story about the value of a liberal arts education.

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Eight early-career professors win NSF development awards

Researchers studying artificial intelligence training data and treatment of swelling linked to breast cancer are among the eight Cornell assistant professors who recently received National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Awards.

Rare, deadly liver cancer rewires cell metabolism to grow

Study opens the door to exploring new targets for therapies for fibrolamellar carcinoma, which does not respond to conventional treatments and leaves patients with approximately a year to live on average once it is detected.

Birds, beetles, and woodland research

Scientists build a small "outhouse" to collect fecal samples from woodpeckers. They want to uncover the role that woodpeckers play in the emerald ash borer invasion.

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From space to farm: readying NASA satellites to help growers

Cornell AgriTech researchers showcased digital agriculture projects during a “Space for Ag Tour” by NASA leaders to better understand the remote sensing needs of specialty crop growers.