Pupil size in sleep reveals how memories are sorted and preserved

January 2, 2025

The eyes may be the window to the soul, but the pupil is key to understanding how, and when, the brain forms strong, long-lasting memories, Cornell researchers have found.

Understanding leaves’ resiliency when it rains

December 23, 2024

New research elucidates a raindrop’s impact on a leaf - the equivalent in mass of a bowling ball hitting a person - and the physical dynamics that help the leaf survive.

Structural cell protein also directly regulates gene transcription

December 23, 2024

A cell protein previously believed only to provide a scaffolding for DNA has also been shown to directly influence DNA transcription into RNA – the first step of the process by which an organism’s genetic code expresses itself.

New wildlife model captures species interactions in NYS

December 18, 2024

Researchers in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment have developed a new model to understand wildlife interactions. They’ve found that coyote populations in upstate New York may benefit fishers but not American martens.

MouseGoggles offer immersive look into neural activity

December 18, 2024

Cornell researchers built miniature VR headsets to immerse mice more deeply in virtual environments that can help reveal the neural activity that informs spatial navigation and memory function and generate new insights into disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and its potential treatments.

New book explains mysteries behind bee behavior

December 12, 2024

In “Piping Hot Bees & Boisterous Buzz-Runners: 20 Mysteries of Honey Bee Behavior Solved,” biologist Thomas Seeley shares some of the findings of his decades’ worth of investigations into honey bee behavior. 

Recycling human, animal excreta could help meet nutrient supply for global crops

December 10, 2024

A global analysis by Cornell researchers found that recycling all the human and livestock feces and urine on the planet would contribute substantially to meeting the nutrient supply for all crops worldwide, thereby dramatically reducing the dependency on fossil fuels.

Things to do: Student and ornithological art, nature crafts

December 5, 2024

The last day of classes nears, but there are still events across campus over the next week for crafters, filmgoers, art lovers and more.

CROPPS welcomes new assistant director for research

December 4, 2024

The Center for Research on Programmable Plant Systems (CROPPS) welcomes Liz Jones as assistant director for research, leveraging her 20 years of expertise in molecular and genomic applications to lead interdisciplinary research and drive agricultural innovation across six institutions.

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