This semester a horticulture class prepared for a spring break trip to Belize -- not to hit the beach but to show how school gardens can enrich curricula and serve as a foundation for community education programs. (April 3, 2009)
Cornell neurobiologist Andrew Bass found that the neural network behind sound production in vertebrates can be traced back to an era long before the first animals ventured onto land. (July 17, 2008)
The Cornell Genetic Ancestry Project will map the 'deep' ancestry of 200 undergraduate volunteers and sponsor discussions concerning genetic testing. (Jan. 25, 2011)
A new study published in Nature Aug. 4 shows how simple mechanical forces between neighboring types of tissue help organs take shape and grow. (Aug. 4, 2011)
Steven Ealick, Thomas Fox '71, Provost Kent Fuchs and Bruce Ganem are among the 503 fellows elected by the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2010.
Cornell professors George Hudler, Ravi Ramakrishna and Yervant Terzian have been recognized for distinguished teaching with Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellowships. (Jan. 26, 2012)
A study describes an imaging technique that allows researchers to observe a live mouse's spinal cord continuously over time to gain understanding for treating spinal injuries. (Jan. 24, 2012)
A study has identified the genes related to leaf angle in corn (maize) - a key trait for planting crops closer together, which has led to an eight-fold increase in yield since the early 1900s. (Jan. 10, 2011)