Soil health workshop teaches from the ground up

A campus workshop (dates) attracted domestic and international participants who learned about health concepts and management strategies.

Key to pathogenic slime uncovered

A new study reveals the intricacies of how bacteria adhere to surfaces and form biofilms, a discovery that could lead to treatments for some 80 percent of chronic infections.

Cornell continues to make its mark at state fair

From judging milkshake contests to tending goats; from nurturing animal births to assembling yogurt parfaits, Cornell makes a Big Red imprint on the Great New York State Fair.

Animal joint surgeries may lead to human repairs

A pair of unique surgical procedures performed on animals promises to revolutionize the ways surgeons repair cartilage and meniscus tears in human knees and other joints.

Cornell Dairy makes yogurt for state fair's 'Yo2Go'

Amid such standard state fair fare as corn dogs, doughnut burgers and elephant ears, Cornell Dairy is supplying a healthy treat for the Great New York State Fair: vanilla-flavored regular yogurt and Greek yogurt.

Study helps prevent rhino deaths during relocation

A study of black rhinos in Namibia suggests that proper positioning during anesthesia helps the large animals breathe more efficiently, a finding that could limit unnecessary deaths.

Mexican students gain research experience on campus

Twenty-three Mexican undergraduates joined research labs at Cornell this summer as part of President Obama's 100,000 Strong Initiative, an effort to increase student exchanges with Latin America.

Ag secretary briefed on nutrition, dairy, climate research

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack met with Cornell faculty members July 29 to learn about solutions in the realm of dairy, nutrition and climate change.

'Hawkaholics' watch nest life 24/7

Many bird lovers watch the live feeds from webcams on campus that film the nest life of ospreys and red-tailed hawks, and many become active volunteers and members of the growing community of cam viewers.