Food scientists slice time off salmonella identification process

Researchers from Cornell and the Mars Global Food Safety Center can complete whole-genome sequencing to determine salmonella serotypes in two hours and the whole identification process within eight hours.

Six on faculty receive Google research awards

Projects aiming to combat online harassment of women and improve the computer models used to predict disease were among the five at Cornell to receive 2019-2020 Google Faculty Research Awards.

New funding to support male contraception studies

Most birth control options rely on women to manage, but promising Cornell research from the lab of Paula Cohen, professor of genetics in the College of Veterinary Medicine, may be changing the game by tackling male contraception.

Researchers pinpoint mechanism controlling cell protein traffic

In recent years, researchers in the lab of Hening Lin discovered enzymes that remove chemical modifications – “codes” used for cell signaling – from proteins.

Lehmann, alum artificially age tech waste for new exhibit

Soil scientist Johannes Lehmann and Nathaniel Stern ’99 collaborated on experimental pyrolysis techniques to “age” modern technology and media – cellphones, laptops, tablets, floppy disks – for Stern’s art exhibit in Milwaukee.

Study explores micromobility, improper parking in 5 cities

New research co-authored by Nicholas Klein in the Department of City and Regional Plannning studies improper scooter, e-bike and motor vehicle parking in five U.S. cities.

Improved CRISPR gene drive solves problems of old tech

Cornell researchers have described a new type of gene drive with the potential to delay resistance that wild populations employ to fend off the genetic engineering of desired mutations.

Einaudi Center awards eight faculty grants

This year’s seed and small grants from the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies are launching Cornell faculty’s big global initiatives.

Center for Social Sciences names 2020-21 faculty fellows

Eleven early-career faculty members from six colleges and schools will participate in yearlong fellowships advancing ambitious research projects in the social sciences.