Landscapes surrounding farms affect insect pests, crop yields, study finds

Landscapes that surround agricultural lands strongly influence the dynamics of beneficial insects as well as insect pests on farms, which in turn affect crop yields, a new study finds. 

Small grants fire up new research in the social sciences

From why we have “fake news” to what people really think about data privacy, research by a select group of Cornell social scientists has been funded thanks to the Institute for the Social Sciences’ Spring 2018 Small Grant Awards.

Nanoscale facility partners with German photonics firm

The Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility has entered into a partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonics Microsystems, which will help small companies speed up their R&D process. 

Scientists find new targets in the war against tuberculosis

A new study by College of Veterinary Medicine scientists unveiled a novel approach to vaccine development in the fight against tuberculosis.

Grad student leads group on algorithms and AI for social good

Rediet Abebe, a doctoral candidate in computer science, co-founded the Mechanism Design for Social Good group in 2016.

Coloring that can’t be beet: New food process replaces synthetic dyes

Cornell food scientists have discovered a way to process natural beet juice so that it maintains its bright red color and will allow food manufacturers to use it in place of synthetic dyes.

With enough income and wealth, cohabiting couples say 'I do'

Cohabiting couples are likely to get married only when they earn as much as their married peers, according to recent research by postdoctoral fellow Patrick Ishizuka.

Materials, microbiomes displayed at D.C. STEM event

Scientists represented Cornell at the annual USA Science and Engineering Festival in Washington, D.C., April 7-8.

Experts call for more science in forensic science

Sunita Sah, a physician and assistant professor of management and organizations, says many forensic science methods have never been scientifically validated, which is jeopardizing the integrity of the judicial system.