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. 

Life in the deep Atlantic depends on the Labrador Sea

The mixing waters in the Labrador Sea, sandwiched between Greenland and Newfoundland, provides enough oxygen to sustain life throughout the deep North Atlantic Ocean.

World off-track on nearly every food system goal, latest assessment reveals

The latest study from the Food Systems Countdown Initiative (FSCI) reveals the stark reality of where global food systems transformation stands: For most indicators on health, environment, livelihoods, governance and resilience, a vast majority of countries will not meet the internationally agreed 2030 goals.

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