Why are lefties more creative? Turns out, they’re not

Scouring more than a century of studies, Cornell researchers found left-handers are actually underrepresented in the most creative fields, contrary to popular perception.

‘Summit’ on LLMs rallies leading AI experts

Leading AI scholars met to discuss fundamental design problems and systemic issues with large language models (LLMs) and how they could better serve the global population.

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Conspiracy theorists unaware their beliefs are on the fringe

Overconfidence is a hallmark trait of people who believe in conspiracies, and they also significantly overestimate how much others agree with them, Cornell psychology researchers have found. 

Emotion – not just action – helps brain define, divide events

Study participants who watched scenes from popular movies showed emotion plays a larger role than previously understood in establishing event boundaries that help structure attention and memory.

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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Lewenstein wins science communication prize

The inaugural Award for the Advancement of Science Communication as a Professional Field from the International Network on Public Communication of Science & Technology recognizes outstanding contributions to the development of science communication as a field. 

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Study shows how city life shapes music choices

Living in a metropolis broadens our musical horizons, and makes our playlists less alike. 

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From posters to precedent, humanities scholars showcase their research

The all-day conference offers a candid look into the research that concludes many students’ senior year. 

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Smolka named associate vice provost in Research & Innovation

Smolka, a biochemist and former interim director of the Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology, will support life sciences across the university.

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