Researchers share the dirt on Year of Soils

Faculty and graduate researchers from Cornell’s Soil and Crop Sciences section spread the dirt on the power – and vulnerability – of soil at an April 29 event.

Panelists offer pros and cons of 'genomic revolution'

A panel of experts explored “The Genomic Revolution: How DNA Information Is Changing Our Lives” in a Charter Day Weekend panel April 26, including genetic screening for diseases.

Bailey Hortorium Herbarium stems from Cornell's roots

The fourth floor of Mann Library on campus houses the Liberty Hyde Bailey Hortorium Herbarium, a collection of more than a million dried and preserved plant specimens that date back to Cornell's beginnings.

Warren Hall reborn: cutting-edge tools, historic mission

A four-year, $51 million restoration of 83-year-old Warren Hall enabled the campus landmark to meets LEED Gold sustainability standards.

Another big stink coming with titan arum bloom

Wee Stinky’s sibling, one of the original four titan arums in Cornell’s collection since 2002, now is pushing its flower up from beneath the soil and is expected to bloom in June.

Students present their research at 30th CURB forum

Studying everything from potential medicine to the aromatic properties of popular beverages, about 120 undergraduates put project posters on display April 22 at the 30th Annual Spring Research Forum.

Three faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Cornell faculty members Joseph Halpern, Paul McEuen and Karl Niklas have been named fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Tumor cells prefer easy way out, study shows

Biomedical engineers report in a new study that tumor cells take advantage of cleared paths in the body to migrate unimpeded, rather than by brute force.

Cell’s protein-making machines shift modes under stress

Cornell researchers have discovered that the cell’s protein-making machinery, called ribosomes, exists in a hybrid form to meet different needs encountered under normal and stressed conditions.