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Why male embryos grow faster: Study reveals genetic clues

Cornell researchers have uncovered the genetic triggers that cause male and female bovine embryos to develop differently, as early as seven to eight days after fertilization.

Dengue-transmitting mosquitos spread from cities to villages in Amazon

The mosquito that transmits dengue virus in the Peruvian Amazon appears to be moving from urban areas to rural communities that lack health care.  

First-gen students, families, find camaraderie at Cornell

Forty students attended First at Cornell Aug. 14-17, with sessions on campus and at Greek Peak Mountain Resort in Cortland, New York.

Solar farm shade in the fall reduces radish and radicchio yields

A series of studies by Cornell researchers is testing how crops might grow when planted between rows of solar panels on a solar farm in New York state. 

New book introduces Maimonides, ‘one of civilization’s greatest minds’

Maimonides, one of the most significant intellectual figures of the medieval period,worked as a physician, thought like a scientist, and served as a leader of the Jewish community in Cairo.

Panel series to help faculty open doors to alternative funding

A series of monthly panels brings together faculty, program directors and other experts to share strategies and success stories.

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Cornell Tech’s new faculty are building tech that thinks, feels, and teaches

With three Sloan Fellows, three NSF CAREER Award winners, and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree among them, this year’s new faculty cohort arrives with notable accolades and ambitions.

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‘Eye-on-a-chip’ reveals trigger for steroid-induced glaucoma

Cornell researchers have identified the signaling mechanism that triggers steroid-induced glaucoma by creating a 3D “eye-on-a-chip” platform that mimics the flow of ocular fluids.

Former Colombian president will launch Climate Impact Speaker Series

The Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability’s 2025 Climate Impact Speaker Series will kick off Sept. 2 with former president of Colombia Iván Duque, who from 2018-22 oversaw the country’s dramatic expansion of renewable energy.

Cornell showcases semiconductor leadership at 2025 SUPREME annual review

Cornell University hosted the 2025 SUPREME annual review, bringing together academia, industry, and government to advance next-generation semiconductor innovation and workforce development.

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Certain communities of pond plants may increase greenhouse gases

The findings could lead to aquatic plant management strategies that help mitigate the release of gases such as methane, carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide. 

Chinchilla and Mulvaney named 2025-26 Brooks School Nixon Fellows

Laura Chinchilla Miranda, former President of the Republic of Costa Rica, and Mick Mulvaney, a former U.S. Congressman and White House Chief of Staff, have been named the 2025-26 John W. Nixon ’53 Distinguished Policy Fellows at the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy.

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