Decoy carcasses reveal how often stranded dolphins are found

The experiment gave researchers data on the rates at which stranded dolphins are found and reported, and identified areas where fewer decoys were detected, which may merit extra scrutiny by trained observers.

Crisis communication course provides new tools to state health officials

A two-day training program for the New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services helps local health officials and first responders convey key messages in a crisis.

Bald eagles face highest lead risk of NYS deer scavengers

Bald eagles are the most vulnerable to lead poisoning from hunters' ammunition of more than 30 species known to scavenge deer carcasses in New York state, Cornell research finds.

Study proves transfer of feline coronavirus between domestic and wild cats

A new study from College of Veterinary Medicine researchers finds the first genetic evidence of feline coronavirus transmission between a captive wild cat and a domestic cat, a discovery that could help combat this little-known virus.

Researchers find a place to take a python’s pulse

Obtaining a heart rate in reptiles can be difficult, but researchers have identified an easy-to-reach spot to obtain a pulse rate, which matches the heart rate in healthy reptiles.

Cornell adds 3 A.D. White Professors to celebrated roster

Best-selling writer Cory Doctorow, filmmaker Louis Massiah ’77 and award-winning journalist P. (Palagummi) Sainath have been appointed as the latest Cornell A.D. White Professors-at-Large.

Rare, deadly liver cancer rewires cell metabolism to grow

Study opens the door to exploring new targets for therapies for fibrolamellar carcinoma, which does not respond to conventional treatments and leaves patients with approximately a year to live on average once it is detected.

An udder throwback: Milk Bar at State Fair still pours milk for a quarter

As part of a workforce development project, state teens served up ice-cold cups of milk at the New York State Fair.

Committee to recommend final expressive activity policy

The committee of faculty members, students and staff is in the process of reviewing the university’s interim expressive activity policy and will recommend a final policy early in the fall semester.