‘Earth is transitioning’: Models suggest more megadroughts

By the end of this century, Cornell’s Flavio Lehner and others said that megadroughts – extended drought events that can last two decades – will be more severe and longer in the western U.S. than they are today.

Jobseekers face prison credential dilemma

Formerly incarcerated men deal with uncertainty around whether to use their prison credentials or not when searching for work, according to new findings from Brooks sociologist Sade Lindsay.

Can combining finances lead to long-lasting love?

A new study shows that it pays to pool finances if you’re seeking a higher level of satisfaction, harmony and commitment in your serious relationship or marriage.

Active Learning Initiative awards 5 new grants

The Active Learning Initiative has announced its Phase IV grants. The winning proposals, from Classics, Government, History, the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and the Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering, included collaborations that extend across Cornell.

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Look them up: young alumni in tech

From agriculture to AI to healthcare, Cornell Tech alumni are driving social change. Read about three recent graduates who showcase a few of the creative ways alumni are using their Cornell Tech degree.

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Carbon-coated nickel enables fuel cell free of precious metals

A nitrogen doped carbon-coated nickel anode can catalyze an essential reaction in hydrogen fuel cells at a fraction of the cost of the precious metals currently used, Cornell researchers have found.

Chasing data: Astronomers race to explore ancient galaxies

At a dizzying elevation in Chile, two astronomers had only hours left to collect data from light that had taken 11.5 billion years to reach Earth.

Visiting journalist: Science writing is ‘good for the world’

On March 15, award-winning science journalist Natalie Wolchover, Zubrow Distinguished Visiting Journalist in the College of Arts and Sciences, gave a master class on “Bringing Science to Life Through Storytelling” in Lewis Auditorium.

Patrick Mehler ’23 spins and wins on ‘Wheel of Fortune’

By holding a sizzling hot hand toward the end of the show, Patrick Mehler won about $40,000 in cash and trip to Barbados (worth $11,000) to win “Wheel of Fortune” on March 21.