Cornell researchers have identified a compound called fluoro-phenyl-styrene-sulfonamide that is safe for mammals but stops Listeria in its tracks. (Jan. 3, 2012)
Cornell has developed a new test for Lyme disease in horses and dogs that pinpoints the time of infection, which will result in earlier intervention and more effective treatment.
The institute is reinventing itself into a cutting-edge, research-focused organization to support projects at the boundaries of nanoscale imaging and control. (March 23, 2010)
A study of hawkmoths has shown for the first time that slightly higher humidity above flowers may be a cue for some pollinators that nectar is available.
Six undergraduates spent spring break in Harlem building a sensory garden for children through Alternative Breaks, which promotes service learning through direct engagement with various communities.
To help farmers keep dairy cows cool, Cornell engineers are collaborating on a research project, based on the concept of conductive cooling, that could provide an alternative to fans, misters and sprinklers.
The book 'The Adolescent Brain: Learning, Reasoning and Decision Making,' co-edited by Valerie Reyna, focuses on teen brain development and high cognition, which is critical for good reasoning. (Dec. 15, 2011)
Researchers have created a method that uses algorithms, pathogen ecology and remote sensing tools to predict hot spots where foodborne pathogens may be present on farms prior to harvest. (Dec. 4, 2012)