The New York State Cooperative Wildlife Health Program – a partnership among Cornell and New York state to track and manage wildlife diseases – will receive $4.8 million over the five years.
Artist Jenn Houle, MFA '15, has created a large-scale light installation with environmental and local elements to be shown at the Ithaca Falls Natural Area Sept. 26.
Five of Cornell's buildings were recognized as exemplary New York state green buildings at the 10th Annual New York State Green Building Conference in Syracuse, March 29-30. (April 2, 2012)
In the heat of competition, these sporty clothes help keep you cool. Cornell students in fiber science and apparel design have incorporated the comfort and sensibility of athletic wear with fabric that senses body temperature and can help determine whether an athlete is overheated.
A Cornell study warns that the existing system of space-based rainfall observation satellites requires a serious overhaul or many countries, particularly in the developing world, could face major flooding.
Paul Polman, CEO of the multinational conglomerate Unilever, will give the 23rd annual Durland Memorial Lecture in Ives Hall, presented by the Johnson School. (April 7, 2011)
To study the effects of global warming, scientists will begin collaborating this summer on the New York Climate-Change Science Clearinghouse, a comprehensive, web-based reference, map and database.
Lord John Krebs, a professor at Oxford University and one of Britain's leading environmentalists, will present lectures April 6, April 8 and April 11, as this year's Messenger lecturer. (April 5, 2011)
A comprehensive study of gene expression in tomato fruits will explore unanswered questions about fruit development and drought resistance, to improve crop quality and yields.