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April 29, 2026

Ph.D. student finds new flower in Finger Lakes forests

Actaea rhodostigma – or the pink baneberry – is the first new flowering plant species identified in New York in nearly a decade.

Two from Cornell elected to National Academy of Sciences

A physicist and a materials scientist are Cornell’s 2026 electees, the academy announced April 28.

Nerves in skin can slow melanoma growth

Researchers found that nerves of the sympathetic nervous system are often abundant in melanomas and can inhibit tumor growth.

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Nonsmoker lung cancer survivor shares message

Dr. Jeffrey Port (Weill Cornell) says a growing population of younger people, particularly women, are being diagnosed with lung cancer.

April 28, 2026

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The best DNA tests for your dog

Jacquelyn Evans (CVM) says dog owners should tell a veterinarian if their dog develops common allergy symptoms, like itchiness or ear infections.

April 28, 2026

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