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Gliders, circuits, siphons: Local students experience engineering at Cornell

Building wooden gliders, engineering electrical circuits and designing a siphon were among the activities local high school students participated in as part of Engineering Exploration Day at Cornell.

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Nonalcoholic beer at higher risk for foodborne pathogens

The lack of alcohol in nonalcoholic or low-alcohol beer – particularly during manufacturing, storage and pouring – may prompt conditions ripe for foodborne pathogen growth.

Immune protein may induce dementia unrelated to high blood pressure

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have found that controlling high blood pressure may not be enough to prevent associated cognitive declines. The findings suggest new approaches to prevent damage to brain cells.

Seaworthy solution yields green energy, fresh water

Cornell engineers have refined a model that not only cultivates green energy, but concurrently desalinates ocean water for large, drought-stricken coastal populations.

Winter Session spotlight: A&S prof Kristen Warner on "Black Cult Media"

Kristen J. Warner, an associate professor in the Department of Performing and Media Arts, says movies with predominately Black casts and zealous fanbases aren’t often considered to be a part of the cult canon, but should be.

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Cornell joins new open-technology AI Alliance

Cornell has signed on as an inaugural member of the AI Alliance, an international community of researchers, developers and organizational leaders committed to supporting and enhancing open innovation in artificial intelligence.

Welcoming AI into the classroom

Students are experimenting with generative artificial intelligence in everything from essay writing to computer code creation.

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Celebrating Heather Henyon's mission to invest in woman entrepreneurs

Social entrepreneur Heather Henyon, MBA ’03, was honored with the 2023 Cañizares Award for Distinguished Alumni in International Business and Emerging Markets.

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Deep brain stimulation improves cognition after injury

Five people who had life-altering, seemingly irreversible cognitive deficits following moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries showed substantial improvements in their cognition and quality of life after receiving an experimental form of deep brain stimulation in a phase 1 clinical trial.

New Cornell Keynotes podcast features faculty experts

eCornell recently launched the Keynotes podcast to deliver a new audio option for audiences seeking knowledge from Cornell experts on current events and trending topics.

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Method may improve cities’ responses to resident service calls

Researchers from Cornell Tech have developed a method to identify delays in the reporting of incidents such as downed trees and power lines, which could lead to practical insights and interventions for more equitable, efficient government service.

Under-the-skin implant could treat Type I diabetes

Researchers created a new technique to treat Type 1 diabetes: implanting a device inside a pocket under the skin that can secrete insulin while avoiding the immunosuppression that typically stymies management of the disease.