Evolution highly predictable for insects eating toxic plants

A new study finds that in the case of insects that developed resistance to a powerful plant toxin, the same adaptations have occurred independently, in separate species in different places and times.

Impact of nanotechnology heard globally at online briefing

Some of Cornell's leading nanoscience researchers expounded on the promises and challenges of their fields during a mostly virtual online briefing for journalists July 20.

Professor Emeritus Edward Eaton dies at 93

Edward O. Eaton, M.S. '50, Ph.D. '52, a professor emeritus of agricultural engineering, died July 11 at age 93 in St. Albans, Vt. (July 18, 2012)

Prey pays price to elude predators

A study of tobacco hornworm caterpillars and stink bugs that feed on them shows that these caterpillars employ an unusual strategy to survive being eaten, but pay a price.

Free July 30 Leadership Program to kick-start innovation

The Cornell Leadership Program's inaugural learning session will be July 30 in the Physical Sciences Building. The program will include a panel discussions and small-group interactions.

Coates wins international chemistry award

Geoffrey Coates won an international chemistry award for his contributions to the advancement of materials sciences.

Link discovered between tomato ripening, color and taste

Researchers have identified the gene that controls tomato ripening; their study is published in the June 29 issue of Science.

The Force is with us: GEDI chip sorts prostate cancer cells

A team of Weill and Ithaca researchers has built a device that captures rare cancer cells from metastatic prostate cancer patients to test the effects of chemotherapy.

Study: Hawkmoths use humidity to sense nectar

A study of hawkmoths has shown for the first time that slightly higher humidity above flowers may be a cue for some pollinators that nectar is available.