Scientists discover origin of aggressive ovarian cancer

Researchers have uncovered a likely origin of epithelial ovarian cancer, the fifth leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States.

X-ray imaging sheds new light on bone damage

Researchers have uncovered cellular-level detail of what happens when bone bears repetitive stress over time, visualizing damage at smaller scales than previously observed.

Brain scan can decode whom we're thinking of

Our mental pictures of people produce unique patterns of brain activation, which can be detected using advanced imaging techniques, report Cornell neuroscientist Nathan Spreng and colleagues.

Pet clinic to offer services in Albany March 30

Veterinary students under the supervision of veterinarians will offer subsidized veterinary care for dogs and cats March 30 at the Albany YMCA.

Backyard bird count goes global, shatters records

The first global Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb. 15-18, was the largest worldwide bird count ever; bird-watchers counted more than 25 million birds.

DNA editor named runner-up breakthrough of 2012

A discovery that allows scientists to precisely edit genomes for everything from crop improvement to human gene therapy, was named runner-up for Science magazine's 2012 Breakthrough of the Year.

Plant mating styles influence defense evolution

Cornell researchers have found that a plant's mating system has consequences for the evolution of another primary plant system: defense against enemies that eat them.

Birds-of-paradise site offers videos, classroom tools

With 35 high-definition videos as a centerpiece, the Birds-of-Paradise Project website offers exclusive footage, lesson plans, interative features and much more.

Bioengineers, physicians 3-D print ears that look, act real

Using living cells, researchers fashion replacement ears that are practically identical in form and function to nature's own.