Researchers have for the first time decoded the genome of a tomato - an important step toward improving yield, nutrition, disease resistance, taste and color of the tomato and other crops. (May 30, 2012)
The project aims to develop a more sustainable industry that produces broccoli locally, reduces emissions from cross-country trucking and conserves scarce western U.S. irrigation water. (Oct. 25, 2010)
A staff member and a student received Cornell University Partners in Sustainability Awards Nov. 17 for their 'critical role in the sustainable transformation of the Cornell campus.' (Nov. 18, 2011)
Humanists and scientists discussed sustainability, social movements, resource costs, environmental catastrophe and other issues at a Nov. 11 forum, 'Climate Change, Critical Thought, Design.' (Nov. 16, 2011)
A rose by any other name may smell as sweet, but an apple by another name could fetch a much sweeter price for farmers. Cornell research finds that consumers are willing to pay as much as 27 percent more for apples with names evocative of taste and sensation.
A device that uses image processing to instantly identify a prescription drug took top honors at the first Cornell Cup USA Presented by Intel, May 4-5. (May 10, 2012)