Rural Bangladeshis turn to faith, family for fact-checking

New Cornell research finds that in remote parts of Bangladesh with little internet access, people have relied on local experts, spiritual views and their sense of social justice to evaluate new coronavirus information.

Cannabis use disorder during pregnancy on the rise

As more states legalize cannabis for medical or recreational purposes, its use during pregnancy is increasing – along with the potential for abuse or dependence. 

Grant will support female student research in computing

Cornell Bowers CIS has been awarded a three-year, $300,000 grant from the Clare Boothe Luce Program for Women in STEM to increase the number of undergraduate women pursuing research in computer science.

Noted alumnus and veterinary leader Kahrs dies at 91

At Cornell, Robert Kahrs ’52, D.V.M. ’54, M.S. ’63, Ph.D. ’65, served as associate dean and director of veterinary admissions, and was dean of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine from 1982-1992.

Around Cornell

Cornell veterinary luminaries honored by national surgery organization

In recognition of their leadership and impact in the field of large animal surgery, Drs. Susan Fubini and Norm Ducharme have been honored by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.

Around Cornell

Cornell, Puerto Rican students to connect for food security innovation

The project will prepare agricultural students to develop skills, knowledge and abilities in sustainable agriculture and natural resource management on the island.

$5M grant will tackle pangenomics computing challenge

As scientists continue to catalog genomic variations in everything from plants to people, today’s computers are struggling to provide the power needed to find the secrets hidden within mass amounts of genomic data.

Viral news – true and untrue – moves equally through Twitter

Finding illuminates why mitigating strategies to curb disinformation haven’t worked, while also suggesting that the most effective strategy against fake news may begin with its users.

President Pollack reflects on recent events

President Martha E. Pollack sent a statement to the Cornell community Nov. 9 reflecting on the stressful few days after a bomb scare and a shelter-in-place, and announcing community support meetings.