Distinguished panel discusses role of creativity in science

Four eminent researchers shared thoughts and experiences at the "Creativity Spark" workshop for scientists, hosted July 25 on campus.

Male frogs have sex on land to keep competitors away

A new study shows for the first time that some frogs hide eggs on land to reduce competition from other males who also want to fertilize those eggs.

Video shows tree climbers' exploration of Madagascar

Over winter break, a group with the Cornell Tree Climbing Institute made a video of its travels to Madagascar to explore tree canopies in two regions.

Model helps identify drugs to treat cat eye infections

Scientists at the Baker Institute for Animal Health at Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine have developed a model system that can be used to test drugs for treating cat eye infections.

Nobelists to discuss creativity in science at workshop

Nurturing creativity in science will be explored on July 25 by leading scientists, including two Nobel Prize winners, at the Creativity Spark: a creativity workshop for scientists.

Flower bud uniformity beholden to time and space

A study of sepals in Arabidopsis plants reveals the mystery of what makes flowers on a plant almost identical.

Immunologist's book offers blueprint for medical revolution

Rodney Dietert, Cornell professor of immunotoxicology, has penned a new book that calls for a new paradigm in how we view public health and human biology.

Meinig investigator sees lipids as path to curing disease

The key to curing multiple sclerosis may well lie in the mysterious signaling of lipids, a major component of cells, says Cornell chemist Jeremy Baskin.

NIH awards grant to advance precision medicine

The grant, awarded to four New York City medical centers, including Weill Cornell Medicine, aims to improve physicians' ability to prevent and treat disease based on individual differences in lifestyle, environment and genetics.