More carbon in soil can control weeds, in some cases More carbon in soil can control weeds, in some cases
Krishna Ramanujan, Cornell Chronicle

More carbon in soil can control weeds, in some cases

Cornell researchers have tested an ecological tool in the fight to control weeds in silage soybean and corn fields: adding carbon to soil in the form of sawdust and rye hay.

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Cornell team hopes judges say ‘Yes!’ to Nonna’s Nopales gnocchi
Jul 2, 2024

Cornell team hopes judges say ‘Yes!’ to Nonna’s Nopales gnocchi

Cornell IFT team goes to Chicago with their Nonna’s Nopales futuristic food product – gnocchi made from superfood cactus paddles.

Aspiring entrepreneurs get inspired at NYC event
Kathy Hovis
Jul 1, 2024

Aspiring entrepreneurs get inspired at NYC event

Panelists at the “How to Leap into Entrepreneurship” event talked the importance of networking, using their Cornell connections and experiences and developing an ability to handle failure.

Cornell inventors celebrated at cross-campus event
Catherine Yingzi Lin
Jul 1, 2024

Cornell inventors celebrated at cross-campus event

Cornell inventors are turning visionary ideas into tangible solutions to global challenges. Cornell’s Center for Technology Licensing celebrated their achievements at its inaugural Bearers of Innovation event.

Dirty cooking fuels pose major threat to infants in India
Laura Reiley
Jun 27, 2024

Dirty cooking fuels pose major threat to infants in India

A new paper quantifies the impact of cooking fuel choice on indoor air pollution and early childhood mortality in India.

USDA breaks ground on $70M lab for grape research at AgriTech
Jun 27, 2024

USDA breaks ground on $70M lab for grape research at AgriTech

The National Grape Improvement Center is expected to propel innovation, foster collaboration and revolutionize grape production nationwide.

Reminders boosted COVID vaccine uptake; free rides did not
Tom Fleischman
Jun 26, 2024

Reminders boosted COVID vaccine uptake; free rides did not

A study involving more than 3.6 million people who’d already received COVID vaccinations found that offering free Lyft rides to a vaccination site was no more enticing than simply reminding people of the importance of getting boosted.

Cornell Lab of Ornithology Visitor Center reopens
Jun 25, 2024

Cornell Lab of Ornithology Visitor Center reopens

The Visitor Center at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is now open again to the public, following a multimillion-dollar redesign that began last fall and focused on interactive exhibits, art and accessibility.

Impact of dietary fiber varies from person to person
Krishna Ramanujan
Jun 25, 2024

Impact of dietary fiber varies from person to person

Nutritionists generally advise everyone to eat more dietary fiber, but a new study suggests that its effects on health can vary, suggesting that recommendations should be tailored to each individual’s gut microbiome.

‘Lost’ birds list will aid in protecting species
Jun 17, 2024

‘Lost’ birds list will aid in protecting species

A group of scientists has released the first comprehensive list of birds that haven’t been documented in more than a decade, with the help of Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

Donor’s gift supports students’ international research
Katya Hrichak
Jun 17, 2024

Donor’s gift supports students’ international research

The Amit Bhatia ’01 Global Ph.D. Research Scholars program is supporting doctoral students in completing extended, in-country international research essential for the completion of their dissertations.

Endangered sea cucumbers for sale in NYC food markets
Blaine Friedlander
Jun 14, 2024

Endangered sea cucumbers for sale in NYC food markets

After sampling food markets in Chinatown districts, Cornell researchers found evidence that some threatened species of sea cucumbers – a pricey, nutritious delicacy – get sold to consumers.

Cocaine trafficking threatens critical bird habitats
Jun 12, 2024

Cocaine trafficking threatens critical bird habitats

Cocaine trafficking harms the environment and threatens habitats important to dozens of species of migratory birds, according to a new study.

Are plants intelligent? It depends on the definition
Krishna Ramanujan
Jun 11, 2024

Are plants intelligent? It depends on the definition

Chemical ecologist Andre Kessler makes an argument for plant intelligence, citing goldenrod’s flexible, real-time, adaptive responses when eaten.

Spritzy and sustainable: Researchers riff on an ancient refreshment
Laura Reiley
Jun 11, 2024

Spritzy and sustainable: Researchers riff on an ancient refreshment

Piquette, an ancient French beverage made of upcycled grape pomace, gets a New York state spin with the addition of dairy byproducts.

Female AI ‘teammate’ engenders more participation from women
Jun 10, 2024

Female AI ‘teammate’ engenders more participation from women

A new study suggests that the gender of an AI’s voice can positively tweak the dynamics of gender-imbalanced teams and could help inform the design of bots used for human-AI teamwork.

Startup aiming to reduce plastic reliance joins Cornell incubator
Blaine Friedlander
Jun 10, 2024

Startup aiming to reduce plastic reliance joins Cornell incubator

RETRN Bio, a startup aspiring to use ag waste to replace petroleum-based plastic liners in consumer products, has joined Cornell’s Center for Life Science Ventures incubator.

Potential microbes and genes that impact forever chemicals identified
Krishna Ramanujan
Jun 10, 2024

Potential microbes and genes that impact forever chemicals identified

A study identifies microbes that potentially play important roles in breaking down harmful PFAS chemicals and points to functional genes that may be involved.

CTI’s Thank a Professor program connects alum, professor 40 years later
Carolyn Keller
Jun 7, 2024

CTI’s Thank a Professor program connects alum, professor 40 years later

When Jeff Fearn ‘82 heard about the Center for Teaching Innovation’s Thank a Professor program, he decided to thank Roald Hoffmann, Frank H. T. Rhodes Professor, Emeritus for his impact on his life and career – forty years later.

CROPPS welcomes 2024 REU class
Matt Hayes
Jun 5, 2024

CROPPS welcomes 2024 REU class

The Center for Research on Programmable Plant Systems is welcomes the 2024 cohort of the National Science Foundation-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates program.

Engineering enzymes to break down microplastics in sewage and wastewater
Krisy Gashler
Jun 5, 2024

Engineering enzymes to break down microplastics in sewage and wastewater

Food Science Professor Julie Goddard’s research team has engineered unique enzymes to break down microplastics in sewage and wastewater, a major route of microplastic pollution into the environment.

Anonymous donor honors legacy of beloved professor Daniel G. Sisler
Krisy Gashler
Jun 5, 2024

Anonymous donor honors legacy of beloved professor Daniel G. Sisler

An anonymous donor has made three gifts to the Department of Global Development to honor the legacy of the late Daniel G. Sisler, Ph.D. ’62: an engaged learning fund that will support faculty-led study trips, a new endowed professorship and a student hub in Mann Library.

Properly fitting face masks can help block particulate pollution
Jun 5, 2024

Properly fitting face masks can help block particulate pollution

The new research provides findings about the value of masks that fit snugly around the face in everyday use and how human behavior affects their efficacy.

Cornell Keynotes podcast: Why are bee populations declining around the world?
Torie Anderson
Jun 5, 2024

Cornell Keynotes podcast: Why are bee populations declining around the world?

Marina Caillaud, a senior lecturer in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, discusses stressors on bee colonies in an episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast.

Dairy innovation program nurtures the cream of the crop
Laura Reiley
Jun 3, 2024

Dairy innovation program nurtures the cream of the crop

Sammi and John Collins are participants in the second cohort of Cornell’s Dairy Runway Program, which offers free entrepreneurship training for early stage innovators aiming to launch new dairy products.

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