Inflammation during pregnancy may prime offspring for anxiety

Increased risk for anxiety may begin before birth, shaped by infection or stressful events during pregnancy, according to a new study from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.

Oral GLP-1 drug promotes substantial weight loss in trial

Patients taking an experimental oral GLP-1 drug lost significant weight and improved heart and metabolic risk factors in a large, international phase III clinical trial.

Largest-ever Cornell delegation to attend Climate Week NYC

Cornell will send its largest-ever delegation to Climate Week NYC 2025, to present on issues including the renewable energy transition, protecting public health from heat waves and addressing the impact of climate change on housing.

Angelina Wang joins Cornell Tech to rethink AI fairness

As generative AI reshapes how we communicate, work, and make decisions, Angelina Wang is making sure these systems serve everyone — not just a privileged few.

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Cornell Tech welcomes 11 new startups through Runway and Spinout programs

The new ventures tackle challenges that range from agricultural robotics and energy systems to fertility care, global trade compliance, and AI safety.

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Hurricane Sandy linked to lasting heart disease in the elderly

The study found heart failure rates were higher in flooded areas, especially in New Jersey, and that the risk persisted for four to five years – not just weeks or months – after the storm.

New faculty José Sánchez wants you to play with architecture — literally

José Sánchez doesn’t just design buildings. He designs games that teach people how to build a better world.

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Scott Belsky, founder of Behance and A24 Labs, joins Cornell Tech Council

Cornell University alumnus Scott Belsky ‘02, partner at entertainment studio A24 and founder of A24 Labs and Behance, has joined the Cornell Tech Council.

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Sci-fi author Doctorow to kick off A.D. White series in Ithaca, NYC

Best-selling writer and technology blogger Cory Doctorow will make the A.D. White Professor-at-Large program’s second dual-campus visit, ending his week at Cornell Tech in New York City. Four other professors will visit Cornell this fall.