A new discovery finds that when plants detect pheromones given off by nematode worms, the chemical warning triggers defenses against bacterial, fungal and viral infection.
Sociologist Tom Hirschl says poverty may be best understood in a relative sense – that is, looking at how people stack up against each other, as opposed to against a specific income standard.
A new study by the Cornell Food and Brand Lab describes a surprising yet reliable source for predicting obesity rates three years in advance: national news stories.
In the war to keep food safe from bacteria, Cornell food scientists examine a class of weaponry called bacteriophages – an all-natural biological enemy for Listeria.
Twenty-two architecture and urban design professionals from China took part in the College of Architecture, Art and Planning’s first international executive education program.
A novel insecticide targets a specific gene in a pest, killing only that bug species on crops and avoiding collateral damage to beneficial insects caused by today’s pesticides.
Computer scientists from Cornell show how websites can analyze their value to advertisers. They recently presented their method at the 16th ACM Conference on Economics and Computation in Portland, Oregon.
When faced with life’s daily challenges, adults who don’t maintain a positive outlook have shown elevated physiological markers for cardiovascular and autoimmune disease, according to Cornell research.
Michael I. Kotlikoff, the Austin O. Hooey Dean of Veterinary Medicine since 2007, will be Cornell University's 16th provost, President Elizabeth Garrett announced today. Kotlikoff will assume the office Aug. 1.
In a message to faculty and staff, Cornell President Elizabeth Garrett announced the appointment of Michael Kotlikoff as the university's 16th provost.
