Students can attend hackathons on AI, health, animals and digital ag

Students can apply to take part in one of four hackathons this semester — two on campus and two in New York City.

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Contaminants found in commonly hunted waterfowl

The study found detectable levels of contaminants, including some that may increase cancer risk, in every bird sampled across four states and nine ecological regions.

Economist: Dairy industry could take a hit from tariffs

The dairy industry could lose billions of dollars if President Trump imposes tariffs on products from China, Canada and Mexico, and begins deporting undocumented immigrants, a dairy economist said at a conference at Cornell last week.

Bacterial changes point to new therapies for Legionnaires’ disease

Researchers have pinpointed a key enzyme that allows Legionella to persist in the environment and in the body - and which could be used as a target for treatment for Legionnaires' disease.

Cornell team wins $50K in AI puzzle-solving challenge contest

A Cornell research team has developed a set of AI models that together, solve about 56% of the problems in a noted problem set developed in 2019.

Cornell research informs cybersecurity executive order

The executive order was the result of an intensive monthslong review by the Biden administration of hacking by criminals and foreign governments during the past four years.

Concerto Competition announces three winners

This year's Cornell Concerto Competition honored three student winners.

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Energy Warriors program provides paths to green jobs, and hope

The Tompkins County program provides trainees - many of whom have faced obstacles to employment - with a foundation in environmental literacy and hands-on experience that helps them enter the workforce.

Annual Soup & Hope speaker series to kick off Jan. 23

The 18th annual Soup & Hope speaker series returns to Sage Chapel, spotlighting six Cornell staff, faculty and student storytellers who will share their experiences overcoming life’s challenges while attendees enjoy a free meal of soup and bread.