New tracking tags are giving marine conservationists a fish-eye view of conditions, from overfishing to climate change, that are contributing to declining fish populations, according to a new study. (March 11, 2009)
Cornell natural-areas staff spotted small fluffy white sacs along the base of the needle on an eastern hemlock: telltale signs that a devastating pest had invaded Cornell's hemlocks for the first time.
The Grants Program for Digital Collections has made four grants to digitize the Cornell Costume and Textile Collection, Sterrett Photographs collection, the Lindsay Cooper Archive and "On Our Backs."
Repairogen, the newest startup company in the Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development incubator, promises to repair sun-damaged skin - and someday possibly prevent skin cancer.
A look at what's in Cornell University's Charter, and information on when it and other sesquicentennial exhibits will be on display for extended hours during Charter Day Weekend.
Anthony Shelton, Cornell professor of entomology, has co-edited the new book, which informs the debate about using transgenic crops to control pests. (Sept. 29, 2008)
Addressing the topic of reducing sexual assaults on campuses nationwide and pending related legislation, Cornell Police Chief Kathy Zoner testified Dec. 9 before the U.S. Senate, providing expert opinion and specific ideas on bolstering federal laws.
Events this week include Cornell programs at Empire Farm Days; educational gorge walks in nearby state parks, and a play about Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West.
Actor and environmental activist Ted Danson delivered the 2015 Jill and Ken Iscol Distinguished Environmental Lecture “Fish Tales: How Ocean Conservation Became My Passion” on campus April 20.
With completion of construction on West Campus, the Hasbrouck apartment complex is back to housing only graduate students, families, visiting scholars and postdoctoral fellows. (Sept. 2, 2008)