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Algae-forestry, bioenergy mix may help make CO2 vanish from thin air

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April 10, 2018

Scientists from Cornell, Duke and the University of Hawaii have an idea that could provide power and food protein to large regions of the world – and remove carbon dioxide from Earth’s atmosphere.

Nine faculty projects win Internationalizing the Curriculum grants

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April 10, 2018

Nine projects, many multidisciplinary, are receiving grants of approximately $155,000 this year from the Office of the Vice Provost for International Affairs.

Materials, microbiomes displayed at D.C. STEM event

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April 10, 2018

Scientists represented Cornell at the annual USA Science and Engineering Festival in Washington, D.C., April 7-8.

Cornell students interact with young students at table

Documentary highlights effort to save Philippine Eagle

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April 10, 2018

A new documentary, “Bird of Prey,” tells of the work of environmentalists to save the Philippine Eagle and screens in Ithaca April 15.

Michael Dickson, breeder of orange cauliflower, dies

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April 5, 2018

Michael Hugh Dickson, professor emeritus in the Horticulture Section of the School of Integrative Plant Science, died March 28 at age 85.

Atkinson Center postdoc fellows address global needs

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April 5, 2018

Cornell’s Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future is welcoming five new postdoctoral fellows to campus to translate Cornell research into sustainable solutions.

Cornell plant biologist receives early career award

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April 3, 2018

Gaurav Moghe, assistant professor of plant biology, has been named the 2018 Early Career Award winner from the American Society of Plant Biologists.

New apple disease spoils even pasteurized foods

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March 29, 2018

A new study for the first time describes a new apple disease, Paecilomyces rot, caused by a little-studied fungus.

Humphreys: On social media, what’s new actually isn't

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March 29, 2018

In her new book, communication professor Lee Humphreys shows how pocket diaries, photo albums and baby books are the predigital precursors of today’s digital and mobile platforms for posting text and images.

Cornell touts Sustainability Month with over 80 events

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March 29, 2018

Cornell goes green by celebrating Earth with Sustainability Month during April. More than 80 events are scheduled, including lectures, films, fashion, art and social justice events.

faculty and environmentalist participate in a panel

Course integrates science, language, culture and research at Chilean vineyards

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March 28, 2018

The course Molecular Diagnostics: from Lab to Viñedo took 20 Cornell students to vineyards in Chile to do research and learn about the culture.

Lacrosse player overcomes history of ailments to captain Big Red

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March 28, 2018

Jake Pulver ’18 suffered through many challenges to realize his dreams and become an asset to Big Red lacrosse.

jack pulver running in his lacrosse uniform

Research reveals new direction to halt citrus greening epidemic

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March 28, 2018

New research from the Boyce Thompson Institute is looking at ways to thwart citrus greening, which robs trees of nutrients and destroys crops.

researcher and professor stand in a lab with a microscope

Einaudi Center travel grants to send 100 graduate students packing

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March 27, 2018

One hundred Cornell graduate students have been awarded travel grants from the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies for the 2018-1019 academic year.

graduate student takes a photo of a city and mountains from a balcony

Study aims to improve, protect Northeast sugar maples

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March 27, 2018

A Cornell project seeks to help maple syrup producers get more sap from less land, decrease its cost and protect sugar maple trees.

tissue cultures of maple trees with higher sugar sap concentrations from Cornell’s Uihlein Maple Field Station

Study offers pearl of wisdom on contested oyster restoration in NYC waters

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March 26, 2018

A new study looks at communication strategies around the hotly contested issue of oyster restoration in the Hudson-Raritan Estuary.

students prepare an oyster restoration experiment on a dock

Turn your lights off for Earth March 24

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March 22, 2018

Cornell will celebrate “Earth Hour” March 24, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., when community members are encouraged to turn off any nonessential light in your living space or common area for 60 minutes.

Alum Alan Sealls crowned ‘Best Weatherman Ever’ online

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March 22, 2018

A calm, informative style has earned meteorologist Alan Sealls ’85, an earth and atmospheric sciences alumnus, acclaim.

Alan Sealls stands in front of a green screen with a monitor in the foreground

Alcohol from dairy process waste may be headed to a tap near you

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March 21, 2018

Alcoholic dairy products could be a solution to an increasing problem for New York’s powerhouse Greek yogurt industry as Sam Alcaine, M.S. ’07, assistant professor in the Department of Food Science, explores new uses for acid whey.

Sam Alcaine, assistant professor in the Department of Food Science

Farmers get guidance on growing new perennial grains

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March 21, 2018

While most industrial grain crops are annuals that must be replanted every year, a new perennial grain called Kernza has hit the markets with growing interest from restaurants, bakeries and brewers.

Field Crops

New York farmers tour research fields at our Musgrave Research Farm