Quantum statistical approach quiets big, noisy data

A team with Cornell statisticians has develop a way to handle and simplify large data sets more efficiently than traditional methods, for when big data gets too big.

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Hitting the target: Imaging reveals psilocybin’s neural odyssey

Cornell researchers have identified a pair of key neurological mechanisms in the brain – a cell type and receptor – that enable the psychedelic compound’s long-lasting effects.

Biblical scholar: Parables in Luke parallel Genesis stories

In his new book, Calum MacNeill Carmichael draws detailed parallels between the 14 parables unique to Luke’s gospel and Genesis stories about figures such as Jacob and Esau.

Dog owners help advance research one DNA test at a time

Thanks to a research partnership between Embark Veterinary and the College of Veterinary Medicine, DNA tests also provide findings that could improve dogs’ health.

Southern Ocean warming leads to wetter East Asia, Western US

The Southern Ocean – between Antarctica and other continents – will eventually release heat absorbed from the atmosphere, leading to projected long-term increases in precipitation over East Asia and the Western U.S.

New York Outcomes Fund spurs, supports growers’ sustainability efforts

Run by the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability, the fund delivered payments and provided support to growers who planted cover crops and reduced tillage on nearly 15,000 acres in western and central New York.

New research initiative to focus on the power of purpose

A primary research focus for the new lab is understanding how young people develop a sense of purpose, and how it impacts their everyday experiences and contributes to their long-term development.

Employee Celebration delivers big win and warm gathering

Nearly 500 staff, faculty, retirees and relatives gathered on campus March 29 for the annual Employee Celebration, enjoying athletic events, a community dinner and family-friendly activities.

Reis Tennis Center pro wins at world championship

Competition looks a little different now from when she played on the clay of Roland Garros and the grass of Wimbledon, but after 38 years of playing tennis, Anda Perianu can still win.