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Teens who trust online information find it less stressful

Teens’ trust in the news they consume on social media – or lack of it – may be key to whether it benefits or harms their well-being, according to Cornell-led psychology research.

Archaic equation helps scientists control CO2 transformations

To manage atmospheric carbon dioxide, Cornell scientists have dusted off an archaic – now 120 years old – electrochemical equation. Applying it may thwart the consequences of global warming.

Food scientist Jerome Van Buren dies at 96

Jerome Van Buren ’50, M.S. ’51, Ph.D. ’54, whose work to preserve the nutritional quality of foods benefited growers and consumers in New York and around the world, died Jan. 12 in Ithaca. He was 96.

Cornell research supports U.S. Dairy's Net Zero Initiative

Cornell CALS’ Nutrient Management Spear Program (NMSP) is collaborating with research institutions and dairy farms across the U.S. to help the dairy industry move toward greenhouse gas reductions while improving soil health and climate resiliency of forage production.

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Labor’s relationship with democracy will be examined at ILR’s Konvitz Lecture

A Columbia Law School professor whose scholarship examines the failures of U.S. law to protect workers’ rights will deliver the Konvitz Lecture at 4:30 p.m. May 2 in Ives Hall 105 at the ILR School.

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Belot named Frances Perkins Professor

A new position for a researcher who studies behavioral, labor and health economics was approved by the Cornell Board of Trustees and began April 1.

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Classicist: ‘Modern’ view of religion dates to 303 AD

A theory of religion considered “modern” by many scholars was actually described 1,700 years ago, according to new research by Toni Alimi, a Klarman Postdoctoral Fellow in classics and philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences.

New book helps students learn ancient Tocharian language

A new book by linguist Michael Weiss provides the first pedagogical grammar ever compiled for an ancient Indo-European language used in parts of what is now western China.

AI tool gains doctors’ trust by giving advice like a colleague

Hospitals have begun using “decision support tools” powered by artificial intelligence that can diagnose disease, suggest treatment or predict a surgery’s outcome. 

Study uncovers social cost of using AI in conversations

People have more efficient conversations, use more positive language and perceive each other more positively when using an artificial intelligence-enabled chat tool, a group of Cornell researchers has found.

Tatiana Bilbao: architecture as a primary form of care

This year's L. Michael Goldsmith Lecture returns to New York City on April 19 and will be given by Mexico City-based architect Tatiana Bilbao. In advance of the event, Bilbao shares insight into her approach to design and the priorities that drive her practice.

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Fauci: Basic science research will help prevent future pandemics

Dr. Anthony Fauci shared 10 lessons from the global health crisis during his grand rounds presentation on March 29 in Uris Auditorium.