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Scientists tackle breeding challenges of land mine-finding rats
January 23, 2019
Cornell researchers have determined a distinct reproductive-system characteristic of pouched rats that could help in breeding of the rodents, which are excellent at detecting land mines.
eCornell program will help leaders navigate change
January 22, 2019
A leadership program being offered through eCornell will help working managers effectively lead through volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity - also known as "VUCA."
Predicting future combos, from rap songs to pharmaceuticals
January 16, 2019
Cornell researchers have developed an algorithm to predict which groups are likely to work together in the future based on their past partnerships.
How do you flourish in scientific publishing? Ask a librarian
January 16, 2019
Cornell University Library offered a workshop for graduate students and postdocs in engineering, math and physical sciences on the resources that can jump-start their careers.
Pore size influences nature of complex nanostructures
January 14, 2019
The strength of the attraction between molecules in two-dimensional materials, known as van der Waals forces, is dependent on the size of the empty spaces in the material, researchers have found.
Next-gen particle accelerator is aim of Bright Beams work
January 10, 2019
Researchers from the Cornell-led Center for Bright Beams are trying to develop new ways to make the next generation of superconducting particle accelerators more efficient.
Hempstead named dean of Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences
January 10, 2019
Dr. Barbara Hempstead will become dean of the Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences on Jan. 14. She succeeds Dr. Carl Nathan, who is completing his planned two-year term.
Is seeing believing? Depends on photo quality, study says
January 08, 2019
On secondhand marketplaces like eBay, people trust online sellers who post their own high-quality photos of items for sale more than they trust those who use stock images or poor-quality photos, a Cornell Tech study has found.
Using vibration to curb digital addiction
January 02, 2019
Cornell Tech researchers developed a tool that causes smartphones to vibrate when users exceed time limits on certain apps, reducing usage of the apps by 20 percent and helping people tackle digital addiction.
Elegant trick improves single-cell RNA sequencing
December 19, 2018
A slight modification to an existing RNA sequencing technique, developed in the lab of assistant professor Iwijn De Vlaminck, will allow a greater variety of molecules to be analyzed.
Undergrad's project part of effort to save Javan rhinos
December 13, 2018
Montana Stone ’19 is collaborating with the Lab of Ornithology to document the vocalizations of the endangered Javan rhino, part of an effort to save the species.
Cornell brings sounds of Middle East to local K-12 teachers
December 13, 2018
The Near Eastern Studies course “Listening to the Middle East” explored Quranic recitation and other soundscapes as a professional learning opportunity for local teachers.
Aditya Deshpande ’22 wins Cornell Concerto Competition
December 12, 2018
Computer science major Aditya Deshpande ’22 won the 16th Cornell Concerto Competition, held Dec. 9 in Barnes Hall.
Big picture look at climate change impact on U.S. agriculture: Midwest at risk
December 12, 2018
A new Cornell-led study shows that Midwest agriculture is increasingly vulnerable to climate change because of the region’s reliance on growing rain-fed crops.
Researchers seek alternatives to Mekong River hydropower dam
December 10, 2018
Researchers worked with the Cambodian government to explore alternatives to a potentially devastating dam planned along the Mekong River.
Cancer’s metabolism subject of trailblazing study
December 07, 2018
Cancer metabolism is the subject of renewed research interest, and the lab of Abe Stroock explores that aspect of the disease in its latest work.
New initiative to lead industry innovation, social impact through AI
December 06, 2018
A collaboration between Cornell and r4 Technologies will develop and apply artificial intelligence solutions to structural challenges that have hindered growth and modernization, and will train a new generation of students to thrive in a data-driven world.
Law, business students develop AI apps to aid nonprofits
December 06, 2018
A new class, Delivering Legal Services Through Technology, combined hands-on technical training with a speaker series to provide LL.M., J.D. and MBA students with both the broader context and the technological know-how they’ll need in an evolving field.
Cornell, community partners help drive Buffalo’s revival
December 05, 2018
The Partnership for the Public Good, founded in Buffalo in 2007 by the ILR School, is working with local groups to make the city a model of urban regeneration and create policies advancing equity and sustainability.
It’s alive: Fiber-optic sensors could help soft robots feel, adapt
December 04, 2018
Robots that sense and adjust their position relative to their surroundings is the subject of the latest work from Rob Shepherd, associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering.
Ecolectro receives $1.7M from DOE to accelerate hydrogen fuel development
November 30, 2018
The U.S. Department of Energy has granted $1.7 million to Cornell startup Ecolectro so the company can produce hydrogen fuel more easily and inexpensively.
Grad students prepare for community engaged experiences
November 29, 2018
The inaugural Engaged Graduate Student Institute brought students across campus together Nov. 9 to learn how to conduct research while making a positive impact on the community.
School kid scientists propose experiments for International Space Station
November 29, 2018
The opportunity to send a science experiment into orbit drew dozens of children and their families to Space Night at Case Middle School in Watertown, New York, Nov. 9.
Grants help graduate students to do research around the world
November 28, 2018
Twenty-six Cornell graduate students have won more than $42,000 in fall 2018 Research Travel Grants, which provide students up to $2,000 to conduct thesis or dissertation research.
Study: Smart speakers make passive listeners
November 27, 2018
People explore less when they get recommendations from voice-based platforms such as Amazon’s Alexa or Apple’s Siri, making it more likely that they’ll hear options chosen by an algorithm than those they might actually prefer.