Pandemic increased risks to NYC home health workers: study

Home health care workers in New York City faced increased risks to their physical, mental and financial well-being while providing essential care to patients early in the COVID-19 pandemic, according to researchers.

Randomness theory could hold key to internet security

In a new paper, Cornell Tech researchers identified a problem that holds the key to whether all encryption can be broken – as well as a surprising connection to a mathematical concept that aims to define and measure randomness.

Study Away option supports international students

International students unable to return to New York this fall have the option to live and learn on-site at more than a dozen academic partner institutions worldwide while taking Cornell classes remotely.  

Research reflects how AI sees through the looking glass

A team of Cornell researchers used AI to investigate what sets originals apart from their reflections, and their algorithms learned to pick up unexpected clues.

Study: Online trackers follow health site visitors

Internet trackers tend to follow people who visit popular health sites to other types of sites, a Cornell Tech study has found.

Steep NYC traffic toll would reduce gridlock, pollution

Cornell and the City College of New York research shows that by creating steep tolls for cars to enter Manhattan, traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions could be reduced.

Cornell releases reactivation committee reports

President Martha E. Pollack announced the June 22 release of reports by the Teaching Reactivation Options Committee and the Preparation for Online Teaching Committee.

Platform empowers users to control their personal data

To help individuals take greater control of their personal information, Cornell researchers developed a platform allowing users to set restrictions on what kind of data they’ll release, and to whom.

$1M gift launches Cornell Tech’s Public Interest Tech

Cornell Tech has announced a $1 million grant from The Atlantic Philanthropies to jumpstart its Public Interest Tech initiative. Aimed at developing the tools, systems, datasets, research and education needed to address significant public sector concerns.