New study advances acoustic monitoring of endangered whale

A Cornell-led team has developed a method to estimate North Atlantic right whale numbers using underwater microphones and machine learning, potentially offering a safer and more cost-effective way to monitor this endangered species.

Solar solutions: Bio-inspired approach creates bespoke photovoltaics

An interdisciplinary team of Cornell researchers is developing HelioSkin, an aesthetically appealing solar-collection fabric that is inspired by the biological mechanisms that enable plants to bend toward the sun.

One-stop bird flu resource center fills information gaps

Cornell has launched a comprehensive resource that offers a one-stop clearinghouse for the most current and trustworthy information on bird flu.

Cell atlas reveals parallels between horse, human pregnancies

New research has resulted in the first high-resolution molecular picture of the inner lining of the equine uterus, highlighting surprising similarities in immune cells between early human and horse pregnancy given the vastly different placentas.

Canine parvovirus finding adds to Baker Institute’s legacy

New research shows how dogs' antibodies bind to and neutralize parvovirus - and builds on generations of work on the disease at the Baker Institute for Animal Health.

CTI explores “The Art of Teaching” in new series

Teaching is a practice, and a craft. It’s also an art. And the art of teaching is the subject of a new workshop series, which debuts this February at the Center for Teaching Innovation, with “The Art of Discussion.”

Around Cornell

Brian Crane named director of the Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology

Brian Crane began as Director of the Weill Center for Cell and Molecular Biology on January 1, 2025. He is only the second Director in the History of the Weill Institute since its founding by inaugural Director Scott Emr in 2008.

Around Cornell

Ready, set … count! Annual birding event aids research

The Great Backyard Bird Count, organized by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in collaboration with Audubon and Birds Canada, is Feb. 14-17 and invites volunteers to watch birds and record what they see, enriching the Cornell Lab’s trove of data.

Chaotic springs, long summers mean uncertainty for NY grape growers

Warmer autumns and more “false” springs are disrupting the signals grapevines rely on to gain cold hardiness for the winter and blossom effectively in the spring, according to new research from Cornell AgriTech.