DNA safeguard may be key in cancer treatment

Cornell researchers have developed a new technique to understand the actions of key proteins required for cancer cells to proliferate. This could help guide the development of drugs currently in clinical trials.

Life 'not as we know it' possible on Saturn's moon Titan

Cornell chemical engineers and astronomers have theorized a new kind of methane-based cell membrane that could thrive in the harsh, cold conditions of Titan, Saturn's largest moon.

Precision gas sensor could fit on a chip

Cornell engineers have miniaturized a light source in the elusive mid-infrared spectrum, effectively squeezing the capabilities of a large, tabletop laser onto a 1-millimeter silicon chip.

Cost of attending Cornell in 2015-16 to increase 3 percent

For endowed college and nonresident contract college students living on campus, the cost of attending Cornell, which includes tuition, room, board and mandatory fees, will rise 3 percent in 2015-16.

New 'knobs' can dial in control of materials

A new study by Cornell scientists offers insight on how different "knobs" can change material properties in previously unexplored or misunderstood ways.

Web tools help expectant moms counter weight gain

Websites and phone apps that offer information and tools can be effective to help prevent major weight gain and obesity associated with pregnancy, according to Cornell studies.

Space-age technology points African herders in right direction

Development workers in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Institute for Computational Sustainability are using satellites and mobile phones to help herders in Kenya find food for their animals

Distemper virus affects wild carnivores of all stripes

Scientists are urging swift action to combat canine distemper virus, which is killing such endangered species as Amur tigers and lions in Africa. The virus is closely related to the virus that causes measles in humans.

Students teach, learn valuable lessons on trip to Honduras

Cornell students and mentors traveled to Honduras Jan. 12-19 to work with a group, Mayor Potencial, focused on improving education opportunities in rural areas of the nation.