ISS project to study economics, politics of China urbanization

The Institute for the Social Sciences' newest project, China's Cities: Divisions and Plans, is an interdisciplinary collaborative effort among Cornell social scientists.

Rebranding of Cornell Plantations to better reflect mission, vision

After a two-year strategic planning and engagement process, Cornell Plantations is looking to rebrand as Cornell Botanic Gardens, which will better reflect its mission, says Plantations Director Christopher Dunn.

Fall Fest, a fair touting sustainability groups, is Aug. 28

If you want to go green, get involved: Tour tables at Fall Fest 2016, an exposition of more than 30 student sustainability groups who are recruiting new members, Aug. 28 on North Campus.

Renowned mycologist Richard Korf dies at 91

Noted plant pathologist, scholar and mentor Richard P. Korf ’46, Ph.D. ’50, professor emeritus of mycology, died Aug. 20 at his Ithaca home.

'Butterbutt' warbler is likely three different species, DNA reveals

One of North America's most beloved songbirds – the yellow-rumped warbler – may be at least three separate species, says a new study.

$1M NIH grant helps researchers refine quick cancer test

The National Institutes of Health has awarded Cornell and UCSF researchers a four-year, $1 million grant to hone technology for in-the-field diagnosis of Kaposi's sarcoma – frequently related to HIV infections.

Study: Happy music sparks cooperation, teamwork

Cornell have found music can have important effects on the cooperative spirits of those exposed to music in a pair of lab experiments, providing the music is happy and upbeat.

$1.3M NIH grant funds brain development, cancer research

Researchers will seek to uncover fundamental processes in brain development and their links to brain cancers with a new grant.

Moving in, students absorb lessons on dealing with drought

With local creek water levels historically low as students arrive on campus to start the semester, Ithaca's 2016 summer drought has become a teachable moment.