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May 2025

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What Kind Of Seafood Should I Eat? [New York Times]

May 15, 2025
Cornell's Sebastian Heilpern and Kathryn Fiorella provide expert insight on sustainable fish and seafood choices.
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Scientists Alarmed After Bats’ New Diet Triggers Surge in Dangerous Behavior: ‘Had a Profound Effect'

May 13, 2025
Cornell researcher Raina Plowright and colleagues recently found that habitat disruption and dietary changes in bats can increase their risk of spreading disease.