Tiger beetle's chase highlights mechanical law

The tiger beetle, known for its speed and agility, does a stunningly optimal reorientation dance as it chases its prey at blinding speeds, Cornell mechanical engineers have observed.

Physical, social scientists tackle big questions

In her new book Sara Pritchard, associate professor in the Department of Science and Technology Studies, looks at interdisciplinary collaboration on key questions.

Full-service campus facility offers RNA sequencing

The new RNA Sequencing Core housed in the College of Veterinary Medicine will offer its services to researchers across campus.

$10M grant establishes Center for Reproductive Genomics

A $10 million grant from the National Institutes of Health has established a new Center for Reproductive Genomics that will connect reproductive scientists across Cornell.

Silhouette mural takes flight on bird lab wall

A permanent exhibit of simple black silhouettes of North and South American birds now graces the white north wall of the visitor’s center at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

Five new Listeria species found; may improve tests

Cornell researchers have discovered five new species of a group of bacteria called Listeria – including one named for Cornell, providing new insights that could lead to better ways to detect the soil bacteria in food.

Grad student may have found 'missing link' of meiosis

Najla Al-Sweel, Ph.D. candidate in molecular biology and genetics, believes she may have found the "missing link" that makes DNA replication work.

Vitamin D may be risk factor in dog's heart failure

The first study on vitamin D status and congestive heart failure in dogs suggests the same that vitamin D deficiency may be a risk factor for congestive heart failure in canines.

Dry future climate could reduce orchid bee habitat

By looking at how past climate changes may have affected orchid bees, Cornell researchers make predictions of how these forest bees might respond to future climate changes.