Kids don’t need to love salads to maintain healthy weight

Serving children more nutritious meals didn't reduce their taste for sweets, but promoted healthier weight over time by reducing added sugar and fat consumption, a Cornell-led study found.

AI-generated college admissions essays sound male, privileged

Researchers at Cornell, Stanford and the University of Pennsylvania found that AI-generated college admissions essays are most similar to essays authored by students who are males, with higher socioeconomic status.

Loyalty can play a key role in moral dilemmas

New research from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business explores how the quality and strength of one’s loyalty to another can be influenced by the willingness to support an indirect tie, even when the outsider has been accused of unethical behavior.

Navigate public opinion to win the presidency in online game

Campaign Weathervane, developed by the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research, invites students and the public to try to navigate the winds of public sentiment in every U.S. presidential race since 1940.

Medicaid could bolster – or reshape – US homeless policy

Medicaid and health systems are playing a growing role in providing housing and other services to people experiencing homelessness, new Cornell research finds.

Millennial Black women navigate when, where to express style

Millennial Black women felt they had autonomy in navigating beauty standards in their personal lives but felt more restricted at work, according to a new Cornell study.

‘Birding buddies’ build social and science communication skills

A group of nine Cornell students and nine high school students with disabilities or communication challenges in the BOCES Career Program met for 12 weeks as part of the “A BIRDSONG” Program.

A.D. White Professors-at-Large Program announces 2024-25 call for nominations

A.D. White Professor-at-Large nominations in the areas of Humanities, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences are due Monday, Nov. 27.

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Book explains how design can contribute to peace

The collection of essays by Shepley and other authors is intended for students, academics and practitioners in all design fields to inspire societal contribution and celebrate collaboration.