New grad housing is living lab for heat pump study
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At the Maplewood Apartments project, now under construction, Cornell engineering students will deploy heat-pump monitors to study the system viability in a severe winter climate.
Host-microbe institute poised to expand
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The launch of its Undergraduate Research Experience proved to be a highlight of the Cornell Institute of Host-Microbe Interactions' inaugural year.
Two alumnae named 2019 Schwarzman scholars
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An-Chi “Angela” Dai ’15 and Kelly McClure ’16 have been selected to join the third class of Schwarzman Scholars, a program that sends young leaders to Beijing for a year of master’s degree study.
New 'Tomato Expression Atlas' dives deep into the fruit's flesh
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Researchers at Boyce Thompson Institute, Cornell and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have mapped genes in the Tomato Expression Atlas.
An outdoor cat can damage your sustainability cred
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A new study shows birders who allow pet cats out of the house are judged to be less concerned about the environment by other birders.
‘Lab rats of molecular biology’ find home on campus
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New faculty member Patrick O'Grady brings National Drosophila Species Stock Center to Cornell.
New tool forecasts spring's arrival months in advance
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Punxsutawney Phil – the prognosticating groundhog who famously foretells the arrival of spring – may need a new job. Cornell has unveiled a new web tool to determine the onset of spring.
Studies explore how supermarkets source foods for low-income customers
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These case studies offer policymakers a better understanding of how regional food systems could bring healthier food to low-income people in the Northeast.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.