Cornell-led collaboration seeks marine disease solutions

A group of Cornell professors from a range of fields is collaborating to better understand and remediate the impact of warming oceans.

Sea star wasting devastates Pacific Coast species

Cornell researchers are looking into the cause of an unprecedented die-off of West Coast sea star species from Alaska to Mexico.

New institute focuses on human brain research

The new Human Neuroscience Institute aims to better understand how brain systems drive cognition and behavior, which could ultimately enable people to lead happier and more fulfilling lives.

Torres trains international veterinarians with USDA

Veterinarian Alfonso Torres is co-leading the charge to increase the number of veterinarians around the world who are familiar with animal diseases that could threaten the health of livestock and poultry globally.

Sperm finding could improve fertility, contraceptives

A new study finds that a component of the sperm membrane tightly controls a crucial step in fertilization, making it a prime target for efforts to either assist fertilization or prevent it.

Speedy tiger beetles use antennae to 'see' while running

Cornell researchers have discovered that tiger beetles use their antennae to mechanically sense their environments and avoid obstacles while running at blinding speeds.

Big Apple's only hydroponic student lab showcased

National 4-H Council president and CEO Jennifer Sirangelo was hosted by Cornell University Cooperative Extension-New York City Jan. 27 in a tour of the Food and Finance High School's Hydroponics, Aquaculture, Aquaponics Learning Labs.

Hip-hop engineer talks tech careers at STEM event

Sound engineer for highly successful recording artists Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton spoke Feb. 1 at the STEM Men of Color “Access to Knowledge and Empowerment” Symposium.

New vet college grants fund cancer research

The College of Veterinary Medicine's Comparative Cancer Biology Training Program will offer competitive grants to cancer researchers across the university.