Cell-free biotech could drive COVID-19 therapeutics

A biomanufacturing company spun out of Cornell research is seeking to rapidly translate an antibody therapy against COVID-19 by using cell-free biotechnology based on glycoengineered bacteria. 

Runway postdocs innovate startups targeting COVID-19

Participants in the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute at Cornell Tech’s Runway Startup Postdoc Program presented projects aimed at coping with coronavirus at a virtual demonstration April 1.

Study reveals patterns behind big ideas

Reliance on scientific reasoning, cross-disciplinary collaboration and long research paths are three traits often leading to “big-leap” inventions, a new Cornell study has found.

Human Ecology researchers work to improve protective gear

Cornell researchers in fiber science and apparel design are putting their knowledge and energies into keeping health care personnel on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic from becoming patients themselves.

‘CoronaCheck’ website combats spread of misinformation

Cornell researchers have developed an automated system that uses machine learning, data analysis and human feedback to automatically verify statistical claims about the new coronavirus.

AI as mediator: ‘Smart’ replies might help humans communicate

When an online conversation derails, participants might look to artificial intelligence to help get back on track, Cornell research shows.

Cornell linked to three 51 Pegasi b astronomy postdocs

Cornell will have connections to three of this year’s eight winners of 51 Pegasi b Fellowships in Planetary Astronomy. Two are coming to Ithaca for three years of postdoctoral work; another is a recent Cornell graduate.

With new barley variety, Cornell leads way for brewers

Cornell researchers have just released a new variety of New York-adapted spring barley, to meet needs created by the 2012 Farm Brewery Bill.

Earth’s own evolution used as guide to hunt exoplanets

Cornell astronomers have created five models representing key points from our planet’s evolution to use as spectral templates in the hunt for Earth-like planets.