Oceanic plastic puts coral reefs in peril
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When plastic debris meets coral, the likelihood of disease increases 20-fold, according to new research from Cornell CALS.
David Barbano named 2018 National Cheese Institute Laureate
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Professor David M. Barbano received the national award for his significant contributions to the development and growth of the cheese industry.
Bright LED dairy cases speed off-flavors in skim milk
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As grocery stores save energy by changing their dairy cases from fluorescent to LED lighting, Cornell researchers have found that milk – particularly fat-free milk – becomes more susceptible to off-flavors from LED light than from standard fluoresence.
Networking to improve food justice and food security, Jan. 31
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Greenstar and Cornell Cooperative Extension are hosting a gathering and meal to encourage networking among local food providers and others interested in supporting food justice and food security, Jan. 31.
Cornell partners in new international center in India
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CALS faculty were on hand in Dharwad, India, Jan. 5 to dedicate the Borlaug International Centre for Agriculture Development.
U.S. economy will trot along at 2 percent clip in 2018
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The U.S. economy will continue to cruise at a steady pace of 2 percent to 2.5 percent in 2018, predicts Cornell economist Steven Kyle. But an end to seven years of growth may be looming, he said.
Life Tag solar bird tracker goes commercial
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Cornell CALS researchers have developed a solar wildlife tag, an innovation that makes bird-tracking devices lightweight and long-lasting.
CORALS scholars to explore health of Pacific waters
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This spring, six undergraduate students will toss away wool socks, surrender winter coats and flee the Northeast’s slushy roads to gauge ocean health along the Hawaiian and Washington state coasts.
Cornell CALS researchers win journalism honors
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The Cap Creal award recognizes well-written, informative and timely news stories about agriculture in New York.
U of Puerto Rico students prep to take refuge at Cornell
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For one semester, students from the Universidad de Puerto Rico will leave behind the devastation of Hurricane Maria to study at Cornell.
Create something at mannUfactory makerspace, opening Feb. 1
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The mannUfactory, Cornell University Library’s makerspace, opens Feb. 1 in 112 Mann Library.
The frozen winter of our web content
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A 2012 Scientific American article, “The Winters of Our Discontent,” by professor Chuck Greene has enjoyed a wintry revival.
Christopher Dunn to chair new national conservation group
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Christopher Dunn, executive director of the Cornell Botanic Gardens, will be the inaugural chair of the new U.S. National Committee of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.
Cornell artists win global soil painting competition
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A soil painting created by Cornellians won first prize in the university category of a global soil painting competition.
Cold snap highlights risks to agriculture of extreme weather
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New technology developed at Cornell CALS is giving farmers robust capabilities to respond to climate risks.
When pests graze certain potatoes, yields double
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When some Colombian potato varieties are lightly grazed by a pest, the plants respond by growing larger tubers, at times doubling their yields.
Ecological calendars for the 21st century
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A project integrating place-based, indigenous ecological knowledge with scientific data is helping preserve ecological timekeeping disrupted by climate change.
Adequate choline in pregnancy may have cognitive benefits for offspring
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When expectant mothers consume sufficient amounts of the nutrient choline during pregnancy, their offspring gain enduring cognitive benefits, a new Cornell study suggests.
Removable implant may control type 1 diabetes
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In an example of cross-campus collaboration, a group led by Minglin Ma has developed a unique implant for controlling type 1 diabetes, which affects more than 1 million Americans.
December graduates set out to make a difference
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In a Dec. 16 ceremony in Barton Hall, President Martha E. Pollack encouraged December graduates to have a positive impact on the world, suggesting they "Start with compassion. Start with understanding. Start with kindness and with love.”
