Dr. Krysten Schuler, wildlife disease ecologist with the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine’s New York State Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC), explains how the New York State Wildlife Health Program – a partnership between AHDC and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation that examines wildlife mortalities – recently discovered that out of 300 bald eagles tested in New York state, 17 percent had lead levels high enough to cause death from lead poisoning.

Veterinary Medicine

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Millions of Americans will hit the road for the beach, mountains or a simple backyard barbecue or picnic this holiday weekend. Samantha Borisoff, a climatologist with the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University, says hot temperatures with a possibly of thunderstorms are in the forecast.

Engineering

Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Maria Cristina Garcia, professor of history and Latino studies at Cornell, says that the U.S. government’s strict definition of ‘bona fide relationship’ runs contrary to what many around the world consider family.

Arts and Sciences

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Louis Hyman, professor of history and labor at Cornell University and expert on the gig economy, says that Uber and Lyft’s new presence in New York State – much like the advent of industrial jobs in the 19th century – is disrupting, but also expands the opportunities for workers and consumers.

Industrial and Labor Relations

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Cornell University economist Prabhu Pingali directs the Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition, a program that takes a food systems approach to solve problems of poverty, malnutrition and rural development in India. Pingali says the GST could potentially transform India’s agricultural industry and enhance rural prosperity.

Dyson School of Applied Economics & Management

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Details of the Senate version of the GOP healthcare bill are prompting vigorous debate on the Senate floor and beyond. Jamila Michener, an expert on poverty and racial inequality and assistant professor of government at Cornell University, warns that the bill’s proposed cuts to Medicaid will imperil many Americans.

Arts and Sciences

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Senate Republicans this morning released a draft of their version of health care legislation to their members. Sean Nicholson is director of Cornell’s Sloan Program in Health Administration and a professor of policy analysis and management. Nicholson’s research focuses on the causes of regional variations in medical spending, the value of new medical technologies, and innovation in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

Human Ecology

Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Marvin Pritts, a horticulture professor at Cornell University, explains how recent weather conditions have made this year promising for fruit growers.

Food & Agriculture

Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Jody Gangloff-Kaufmann is a Cornell University entomologist based on Long Island whose work focuses on integrated pest management. Although it’s still early in the season to know the full extent of mosquito trends this year, she advises New Yorkers to take steps now to protect themselves from the risks of mosquito-borne illnesses.

Agriculture and Life Sciences

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President Trump’s decision to reverse a campaign promise to repeal the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a relief for those children of undocumented immigrants. Maria Cristina Garcia, professor of History and Latino studies at Cornell University, says that Trump’s decision, while a relief to many DACA children, will not impact the status of their parents.

Arts and Sciences

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