Researchers find new clue to prostate cancer’s hormone therapy resistance

Prostate tumors can rewire amino acid metabolism to override the normal brakes on cholesterol production, a process that may fuel hormone therapy resistance, according to Weill Cornell Medicine researchers.

‘Wall-to-wall’ map of NYC trees could help cool cities worldwide

Researchers used satellite images to identify 1.8 million trees in New York City, a new approach that could be broadly implemented to increase cooling and improve air quality in cities.

County vaccination data masks measles risk

Pockets of low vaccination rates in some schools help explain why measles outbreaks have been climbing in the U.S. 

Research helps NYC students aim higher in public high school applications

Many New York City eighth-graders – particularly those from underserved communities – aren’t applying to academically competitive high schools where they could succeed, according to new Cornell research.

Existing drug could treat invasive canine oral tumors

A new diagnostic tool distinguishes between two similar canine oral cancers, opening the door for a promising FDA-approved treatment.

A new ingredient for quantum computing: krypton gas

Researchers developed a method that uses krypton gas to slash the deposition temperature of the corrosion-resistant metal tantalum, resulting in thin films that have substantially higher electronic conductivity.

Distinct neurons drive mice’s social sounds and squeaks

The discovery is a step toward understanding how the brain is organized to control vocalization in mammals, including humans.

Cornell Tech’s new faculty are changing how AI learns, reasons, solves problems

Six new faculty members will join Cornell Tech during the coming year, bringing expertise in AI, machine learning, programming languages, and operations research.

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A better pill to swallow: Nanofiber film delivers ultrafast pain relief

Researchers developed an ultrafast-dissolving nanofiber film that can deliver a cocktail of three drugs so quickly and effectively, 90% of the formulation is released in less than two seconds.