Destructive weed, found in NYS, resists common herbicides

A new study sheds light on Palmer amaranth's resistance to herbicides and points to alternative ways growers can combat the invasive weed. 

Center for Racial Justice and Equitable Futures holds first event

During “Beyond 2024: Envisioning Just Futures and Equitable Democracy,” faculty and students from across the university will come together to creatively showcase research and art, build community and be inspired to imagine a better future.

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Experts at global conference make the case for climate finance

Mitigating climate risks now will drive economic prosperity in the future, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in her keynote speech at the virtual Cornell-OFR Conference on Global Climate Finance and Risks, held Oct. 25.

Danish String Quartet featured on Cornell Concert Series

At Cornell, the GRAMMY-nominated quartet will perform works by Caroline Shaw, Haydn, Shostakovich, and a selection of their original compositions and traditional folk tunes.

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Mathematician Al Schatz dies at 90

Alfred H. Schatz, an emeritus professor of mathematics who taught at Cornell for nearly 50 years, died at home on Oct. 11 after a long bout with Parkinson’s disease. He was 90.

Alumni offer advice on career paths, community building

The “REALTALK” speaker event, hosted by the Gender Equity Resource Center and the Cornell chapter of the Delta Gamma Sorority, brought young, successful female and gender-expansive alumni back to campus to share their stories.

Visiting lecturer will explore expanded vision for AI in research

Sendhil Mullainathan ’93, a scholar and writer who uses machine learning to find new approaches to complex problems in medicine, policy and human behavior, will deliver the Messenger Lectures on Nov. 11-13.

Placement strategy key to getting most out of EV charging stations

In urban settings, a mix of slow- and fast-charging stations installed at strategic locations is most convenient for drivers and increases profitability up to 100%.

For more than 60 years, Diwali celebration brings light to campus

Diya Jale, hosted by the student group Society for India on Nov. 2, will continue a tradition of creating community and celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.