For food production to benefit poor people in developing countries and be environmentally sustainable, much more research is needed, says a Cornell researcher. (June 2, 2011)
The Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future chose 10 interdisciplinary projects to receive academic venture funds for spring 2011. The awards were announced May 29 and total $662,509. (June 1, 2011)
UltrOZ Elite Therapy System is a wearable, therapeutic ultrasound system for horses.The technology was developed by George Lewis, a Cornell medical ultrasound researcher and former graduate student. (June 1, 2011)
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar have identified a region of the date palm genome linked to gender, making it possible to quickly and easily identify male and female trees. (June 1, 2011)
A Cornell study shows for the first time that frogs and other amphibians have a higher risk of deadly fungal infections in pristine forests, leaving them few safe havens. (May 31, 2011)
Koji Yasuda, B.S. '05, M.S. '07, DVM '11, has founded a program to bring Japanese veterinary students to the United States to share clinical perspectives. (May 26, 2011)
A new Rotoclave (rotating autoclave) at Cornell's Waste Management Facility promises to dispose of the university's medical wastes in a safe, environmentally friendly manner, while saving energy. (May 26, 2011)
New Cornell research for the first time finds nonlinear calls in a fish species, similar to those observed in the reproductive, territorial and distress calls of mammals, amphibians and birds.
The State of Upstate New York Conference: Resiliency, Partnerships and Innovation will be held in Syracuse, N.Y., June 8-9 for a broad audience of policymakers, academics and elected officials. (May 23, 2011)
