‘Embodied energy’ powers modular worm, jellyfish robots

In the same way that terrestrial life evolved from ocean swimmers to land walkers, soft robots are progressing, too, thanks to recent Cornell research in battery development and design.

Spotted lanternflies could cost NYS grape industry millions

Using data from two of New York's largest grape–producing regions, researchers found that losses could reach $1.5 million, $4 million and $8.8 million in the first, second and third years of infestation, respectively.

Access to opioid meds tougher for communities of color

Non-white communities had significantly less access to opioid medications commonly prescribed for moderate to severe pain than white communities over the decade beginning in 2011, according to a study by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers.

Explore home space in a teenage sitcom during upcoming lecture

"Sanctuary from the Storm: Making (My) Room with The Torkelsons," takes place Feb. 11.

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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.

How to craft effective policy messages to advance equity

Expansion of the Child Tax Credit gives researchers a unique example of a universally praised social good that disproportionately benefited some populations.

New telescope to set sail for monthlong journey to Chile

The Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope will be loaded onto a transatlantic shipping vessel in Antwerp, Belgium, at the end of January for a month-long voyage by sea to its home in Chile. It will become the second-highest telescope in the world.