College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Cornell's economic outlook conference will be Dec. 9

Registration is open for Cornell’s 2015 Agribusiness Economic Outlook Conference on Dec. 9, featuring the national outlook by economist Steve Kyle and a session about labor challenges in the apple industry.

Smile when you say 'Mommy, may I?'

Words with the “hard e” (/ē/) sound are preferred, especially when asking favors of "Mommy."

Human Ecology professor Carole Bisogni dies at 65

Carole A. Bisogni, associate dean for academic affairs in the College of Human Ecology and professor of nutritional sciences, died Nov. 15 in Ithaca.

New virus causes devastating sea star wasting disease

Researchers have identified a new virus that as the culprit in a massive die off of sea stars native to the Pacific coast of North America.

Michael Brown case is subject of 'Forum on Ferguson II'

A Forum on Ferguson II will be held Monday, Nov. 17, on campus to discuss the the police killing of unarmed Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

Biochemistry professor focuses on undergrads

Professor Gerald “Jerry” Feigenson, professor of molecular biology and genetics, uses a variety of techniques to engage his students.

Cornell's rare corpse plant to bloom … again

Cornell's corpse plant bloomed for the first time in March 2012, attracting more than 10,000 visitors over five days, and is expected to bloom again in the next few days.

White Thanksgiving dreams die with warming reality

If you’re dreaming of a white Thanksgiving, dream on. For winter-hardened places like Chicago, Indianapolis and Detroit, the chance of measurable snow on the ground for Thanksgiving is practically nil.

Some plants diversify with help from insect friends

When plants develop mutually beneficial relationships with animals, mainly insects, those plant families become more diverse (evolve into more species) over time, says a new study.