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'Eelevator' project gives American eels a lift

An 'eelevator' designed and built by a team including Cornell researchers is helping American eels survive their journey from the Atlantic Ocean to the Hudson River and the rivers of the East Coast.

Bringing bacteria's defense into focus

By taking a series of near-atomic resolution snapshots, Cornell and Harvard Medical School scientists have observed step-by-step how bacteria defend against foreign invaders.

Greg Poe honored posthumously for his work in economics

Gregory Poe, professor of applied economics and management, who died March 11 at age 56, was honored posthumously June 12 by the Northeastern Agricultural and Resource Economics Association for his contributions to the field.

Cornell to participate in state’s new tuition assistance programs

Cornell University will participate in two programs newly created by New York state to provide tuition aid for state residents who meet certain income and course load requirements.

Glowing and misting, Jenny Sabin's 'Lumen' installation opens

Architect Jenny Sabin has created a temporary outdoor installation that functions as a work of art and provides shade, seating and cooling for visitors to the Museum of Modern Art PS1 in Long Island City.

Grad student earns fellowship for work on cucumbers

Lauren Brzozowski's work with organic breeding systems earned her a fellowship from the Seed Matters Initiative of the Clif Bar Family Foundation.

Pollack recognizes staff for service, contributions

More than 380 staff were honored by Cornell President Martha E. Pollack and Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Mary Opperman at the 62nd annual Service Recognition Dinner June 21 in Barton Hall.

Landscape architect Marvin Adleman dies at age 84

Marvin I. Adleman, professor emeritus of landscape architecture who designed among other projects the Ithaca Commons, died June 21 at age 84 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, of Parkinson’s disease.

Cornell dedicates telescope in honor of James Houck

Cornell astronomers gathered atop Mount Pleasant June 25 at sunset to honor one of their own. The 25-inch reflecting telescope at the university's Hartung-Boothroyd Observatory was named in memory of the late James R. Houck.

Discovering the early age immune response in foals

Researchers at the College of Veterinary Medicine have discovered a new method to measure tiny amounts of antibodies in foals, a finding described in the May 16 issue of PLOS ONE.

New discovery holds potential as tuberculosis drug

College of Veterinary Medicine researchers have discovered a key metabolic mechanism in Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria, which presents a novel drug target for potentially treating tuberculosis.

Bacteria-coated nanofiber electrodes digest pollutants

Cornell materials scientists and bioelectrochemical engineers have created an innovative, cost-competitive electrode material for cleaning pollutants in wastewater.