Professors address climate change from multiple disciplines

The June 6 panel, "Beyond the Apocalypse: New Narratives and Innovations for Climate Action," took place during Reunion 2025.

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Feline Health Center initiative to track avian flu spread in cats

When cats get sick with H5N1 avian influenza, they get severely ill, with up to 70% of affected cats dying, but little is known about how the virus spreads in cats.

VitalHide puts privacy first in the age of wireless health monitoring

 A new Cornell Tech system blocks unwanted surveillance of your vital signs, while still enabling trusted care.

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Soft robotic gripper injects leaves with precision

Cornell researchers have developed a soft robotic device that gently grips and injects living plant leaves with sensors that help it detect and communicate with its environment. The robot can also inject genetic material into the leaves.

Study provides new insights into genetic complexity of metastasis

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center provide fresh insights about how cancers evolve when they metastasize – insights that could aid in developing strategies to improve the effectiveness of treatment.

Newly discovered ovulation regulator holds promise for managing infertility

Cornell researchers have discovered a new cell signaling pathway involved in ovulation, a potential target for future research on infertility, contraception and ovarian disease.

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Treatment switch, liquid biopsy improve breast cancer outcomes

A clinical trial in patients with advanced breast cancer has found the use of liquid biopsy blood tests for early detection of a treatment-resistant mutation, followed by a new type of treatment, substantially extends the period of tumor control.

Research at risk: Breaking down barriers for autistic job seekers

A project examining how to help companies hire neurodivergent people has received a termination order, halting work that could have helped autistic people find jobs and employers find talent.

Researchers map connections between the brain’s structure and function

Using an algorithm they call the Krakencoder, researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine are a step closer to unraveling how the brain’s wiring supports the way we think and act.