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Solar’s threat to NYS agriculture may be overstated

New York state farmers with solar leases say they’ll use the added revenue to invest in their farms, with many stating they don't plan to change their agricultural practices at all.

Study reveals how flatworms keep regeneration powers on track

Researchers gain an understanding of how the planarian flatworm prevents their stem cells from making mistakes when they regrow entire body parts.

Bouchet speaker to discuss organizational effectiveness, teams and relationships

Ozias A. Moore, Ph.D. ’16, will return to Cornell on March 17 to give the Bouchet Society Lecture, “Building Access, Strengthening Evidence and Advancing Impact for Research and Practice.”

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Gift will advance Duffield Engineering-led menopause research

A $1.2 million gift from Michael J. Kelly ’92 and Kristin Miljus Kelly will accelerate Menopause Health Engineering, an emerging research effort led by the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering.

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Holding chaos at bay in the quantum world

Researchers have found that quantum systems in a frozen state can be stabilized long enough to be a useful strategy for preserving information before it disappears.

Promoters and enhancers: a new twist in the DNA 

Researchers at Cornell's Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology have  uncovered new evidence that two major types of gene-controlling DNA sequences, promoters and enhancers, operate with a shared logic and often perform the same jobs. 

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Wildfire smoke silences grassland birds in NYS

In June 2023, smoke from Canadian wildfires dampened birds’ vocalizations in New York state, with a particularly negative effect on already imperiled grassland birds.

How much would you pay for this bread?

Growing climate-smart crops is half the battle. Consumers need to understand sustainability claims and, more importantly, be willing to pay a premium for them. 

Civic leadership class asks students to consider their purpose

On a Saturday morning in February – the coldest day yet of a cold winter – more than 350 students trekked to Statler Hall for an innovative new course on civics.

Daniel Gold, professor of Asian studies emeritus, dies at 78

Daniel Gold, a professor of Asian studies emeritus in the College of Arts and Sciences, died on Feb. 16 in Ithaca. He was 78.

Cornell to launch its first part-time, online bachelor’s degree

In a major expansion of its commitment to access and lifelong learning, Cornell will launch a part-time, fully online Bachelor of Professional Studies degree program in August 2027.

Exploring plants, insects and floral microclimates

Jonathan Chai ‘24 explored whether squash floral humidity plays a role in pollen viability and behavior of squash pollinators and floral predators.

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