Coyotes, raccoons are prowling New York City in seemingly record numbers

Already this year, several coyotes have been spotted in Manhattan, said Paul Curtis, a Cornell urban wildlife expert speaking to reporters on New York City's urban wildlife boom in Manhattan May 18.

Researchers to study effect of hormone on dairy cows' health during early lactation

Cornell animal science researchers will begin researching the effects of the newly discovered hormone, thanks to a three-year, $350,000 grant from the USDA. (May 12, 2010)

As oil spreads, citizen-science network tracks birds

By entering their counts online, Gulf Coast bird watchers are helping scientists track hundreds of species that could be affected as the oil spreads toward land. (May 11, 2010)

CU's All About Birds website wins 'lifestyle' Webby award

Hailed as the 'Internet's highest honor' by The New York Times, the Webby Awards are the leading international award for excellence on the Internet. (May 10, 2010)

Former provost Nesheim co-authors book on pet food industry and feeding pets 'right'

Cornell Provost Emeritus Malden Nesheim, longtime director of the Division of Nutritional Sciences, has co-authored a book: 'Feed Your Pet Right: The Authoritative Guide to Feeding Your Dog and Cat.'

Study: Latino genomes are exceedingly diverse, reflecting history's migrations

Study shows that populations geographically close to historical slave trade routes and ports have more African ancestry than more distant or inland Latin Americans, who show more Native American influences. (May 6, 2010)

Daniel C. Ralph named head of Cornell nanoscale facility

Daniel C. Ralph, the Horace White Professor of Physics, has been named the L.B. Knight Director of the Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility starting July 1. (May 6, 2010)

Study suggests fish virus spread by fish, not boats

Viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus could be in a lake without killing fish, according to a new study on the deadly virus that threatens New York's billion dollar sport-fishing industry. (May 5, 2010)

Dan Luo receives first Journal of Materials Chemistry Editorial Board Award

Dan Luo, associate professor of biological and environmental engineering, will receive an editorial board award from the journal for his significant contribution to the materials chemistry field. (May 3, 2010)