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A century of agriculture research goes online

A rich trove of once-hidden Cornell agricultural research from journals and other serial publications is now available to the public.

Colleges seek to emulate student-run intervention group

The student-run organization Cayuga's Watchers has been getting national attention for its mitigation of high-risk drinking, and now schools around the country want to establish similar organizations.

Startup wields natural bacterium to improve health of livestock

Bactana Animal Health, a new company providing a natural, sustainable alternative to dosing livestock prophylactically with antibiotics and hormones, joined Cornell’s McGovern Center in May.

Musicologist Andrew Hicks awarded Berlin Prize

Andrew Hicks, assistant professor of music and medieval studies, has won a Berlin Prize from the American Academy in Berlin.

David Lodge's contributions part of Arctic species plan

On May 11 eight nations that adopted the first Arctic Invasive Alien Species strategy and action plan – a section of the Arctic Council’s Fairbanks Declaration – authored by scientists led by the Atkinson Center's David Lodge.

Who is 'too fat'? That all depends on race, gender, generation

A person's gender, race and generation matter a lot for whether they are judged as “thin enough” or “too fat." “It looks like obesity is in the eye of the beholder,” said Vida Maralani, associate professor of sociology.

Report: Coordinate efforts to ensure food, nutrition security

A national commission that included leaders from CALS announced May 16 a comprehensive, coordinated effort to solve food and nutrition security challenges that pose humanitarian, environmental and national security risks.

Group develops way to shape pulses of intense infrared light

A Cornell-led group of researchers has developed a method for converting near-infrared light to mid-IR, while retaining the desired shape of the beam and effectively increasing its bandwidth.

With full team, Financial Affairs focuses on the future

Gerald Hector, vice president for financial affairs, has filled three key positions in the Division of Financial Affairs – university controller, tax director and director of the University Finance Service Center.

Staff News

'Bookmarks' on stem cell genes preserve cell identity

Stem cells preserve their identities after cell division by using a series of protein "bookmarks" on their genes, according to new research published by scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine.

Researchers ID drug that blocks some blood cancers

A compound identified by Weill Cornell Medicine scientists inhibits the growth of a rare blood cancer found in people with HIV-AIDS.

Critique, compassion are 'Side by Side' in Biennial artist's work

"Side by Side," artist Pepón Osorio's Cornell Council for the Arts Biennial installation in Rand Hall, depicts one local family in the context of empathy as a point of contact within social systems.