The Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology will bring together leading scientists from across the globe and across disciplines for its 8th Biennial Weill Institute Symposium, Oct. 13–14. The two-day program, taking place in Ithaca, NY., will showcase advances in molecular and cell biology research, while fostering opportunities for Cornell students and postdoctoral scholars to connect with internationally recognized leaders in the life sciences.
In a recent hackathon sprint, the Cornell Center for Research on Programmable Plant Systems (CROPPS), successfully showcased a closed loop fertigation system that is controlled by the plants themselves
Cornell University has selected three new Thought Summits for 2026, advancing collaboration in artificial intelligence and data science across disciplines ranging from veterinary medicine and environmental justice to humanitarian response.
As soil microbes break down plant residues, they produce a diverse set of molecules, but this diversity starts to fall after the initial phase of decomposition (roughly 32 days). Understanding how soils retain or emit carbon dioxide during this process may inform climate change resilience efforts.
Christopher P. Dunn, PhD, executive director of Cornell Botanic Gardens, retires at the end of 2025. He led the organization into a new era of relevance to the university, community, and world, with a focused mission on conserving biological and cultural diversity.
The team found a significant uptick in the number of articles published after 2013 that focused on core concepts and competencies suggested in a seminal report.
A new analysis shows that improved farm productivity has been the driving force in keeping global greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture in check, with implications for how countries support farmers and research.
The Long Island Regional Clean Energy Hub offers residents and businesses free guidance and subsidies to reduce their energy use, transition to clean energy and lower their heating and electricity bills.