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New program turns minor cheating violations into a learning opportunity

An initiative to handle minor academic integrity violations in classes is rolling out to the entire university in the fall semester after a successful two-and-a-half-year pilot. 

Protein secreted by immune cells may help drive brain aging

Brain-resident immune cells that have reached an old-age state called “senescence” secrete a protein that causes dysfunction in other brain cells, according to Weill Cornell Medicine researchers, a finding that could shed light on memory loss.

New fellowships link research, communities, youth purpose

The Purpose Science and Innovation Exchange has received a three-year, $3.5 million grant from the Bezos Family Foundation to launch two new fellowships aimed to help youth develop a sense of purpose.

‘Project Hail Mary’ at Cornell Cinema includes special talk, prize drawing

A Project Hail Mary screening Aug. 28 at Cornell Cinema features astronomers Lisa Kaltenegger and Abigail Bohl discussing habitable rocky exoplanets.

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Riders love e-buses but drivers prefer their cars, study finds

Researchers found that while the smoother, quieter ride of an electric bus was appealing to those who already rode public transportation, those advantages weren’t enough to lure drivers away from their cars.

Laying the Groundwork for AI at CALS

Putting people first builds thoughtful AI adoption in CALS. 

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Today’s clicks can reveal tomorrow’s breakthroughs

The trail of likes, shares and downloads we leave across the internet could help predict successful innovations years in advance.

Molecular structures provide roadmap for targeted Parkinson’s disease therapeutics

Researchers have uncovered how a key Parkinson’s protein shifts between inactive and active forms, revealing the structural changes that enable certain mutations to push the protein into an overactive state. 

Yang Center for Wildlife Health welcomes three postdoctoral fellows tackling One Health challenges

Through their research programs, the 2026 fellows are advancing new tools and insights to inform conservation strategies, strengthen disease management, and promote sustainable systems that benefit wildlife, people, and the planet.

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NYS teachers take on microplastics with snail-inspired robot

Researchers and extension staff translated complex research into a hands-on curriculum – including the construction and deployment of floating robots – for New York State teachers and their students. 

7 guidelines for leading open organizations

Led by Cornell, a new analysis offers seven practical recommendations and other guidance on how organizations and researchers can use open practices more effectively.

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AI plus chemistry can expand battery electrolyte design

Artificial intelligence is aiding the search for better battery materials while using a creative approach to chemistry to expand the design space for electrolytes, unlocking new possibilities for safer, higher-performing energy storage.