Bird ranges shift northward, but not as fast as climate

It takes about 35 years for North American birds to catch up to climate change and change their habitats, according to a new study. (March 27, 2012)

New alfalfa variety could be big boost to dairy industry

Dairy farmers could see a boost in milk production, thanks to a new alfalfa variety to be released by Cornell's world-class plant breeders. (March 27, 2012)

Warmer summers could cause trout populations to dwindle

New research shows that warmer summer temperatures could cause trout populations in New York state to dwindle. (March 26, 2012)

New method of bacterial cell engineering can produce better, cheaper drug therapies

By introducing bottom-up carbohydrate engineering into common bacterial cells, Cornell researchers have discovered a way to make therapeutic protein drugs cheaper and safer. (March 26, 2012)

'Wee Stinky' corpse flower draws thousands to Cornell

The stinky bloom of a rare corpse plant attracts thousands to Cornell as the university opened its greenhouse doors to the public and live-streamed the event through two separate feeds. (March 21, 2012)

Of mice and men: House mice used to track human migration

A new study finds that the mice who accompanied humans in their dispersal across Earth prove to be an ideal way to document human migration. (March 19, 2012)

New and much cheaper genomics technique takes off

Less than a year after after publication, a technique - genotyping-by-sequencing - to analyze genetic information is taking off because the method is cheap and easy, and it generates terabytes of data. (March 19, 2012)

Gymnast with epilepsy founds club and fruit fly lab to 'change the face of epilepsy'

Kaitlin Hardy '12, a sufferer of seizures, founded a student organization that raises awareness of the disorder on campus and in the community, and runs Cornell's only student-run lab. (March 19, 2012)

Fostering community at Cornell's 'mini United Nations'

Candace Mingins '70, Hasbrouck's youth and family coordinator for the past 14 years, helps Hasbrouck Apartment residents from 47 countries form a community. (March 15, 2012)