Tip Sheets

Cornell faculty members and experts weigh in on current events.

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Surviving the heat: Tips to keep your vegetable garden healthy in high temps

June 18, 2024

Steve Reiners, professor of horticulture at Cornell University, shares key steps you can take immediately to help your garden vegetables survive this heat wave.

New York State

Food & Agriculture

TikTok ban impact: Content creators ‘misunderstood, devalued’

April 23, 2024

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote today to advance the House-passed package that includes a provision that could lead to a nationwide ban on TikTok.

Social & Behavioral Sciences

New AI audit law ‘necessary’ to keep hiring equal in NYC

July 5, 2023

Allison Koenecke, assistant professor of information science at Cornell University, says AI systems do not perform equally for all English speakers, which could negatively impact the hiring process.

Computing & Information Sciences

‘Fairness’ can have multiple meanings in audits of AI in insurance

March 13, 2024

Allison Koenecke, assistant professor of information science at Cornell University, studies fairness in algorithmic systems and says this is a good first step.

New York State

Influencers ‘promising avenue’ in misinformation spread

September 5, 2024

Federal officials have accused Russia of using right-wing American influencers to spread Kremlin propaganda ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

Law, Government & Public Policy

Social & Behavioral Sciences

Hasina resignation marks first ‘successful Gen Z led revolution’

August 5, 2024

Following another weekend of deadly clashes between police and demonstrators, Bangladesh’s army chief announced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned. Sabrina Karim, associate professor of government, says what stands out about this historic day is the role of the military, which was divided on the use of repression.

International

Arts and Sciences

Cornell economist, food historian available on Novo Nordisk hearing

September 24, 2024

Novo Nordisk’s top executive is testifying before senators today over the high prices of the company’s weight loss drug Wegovy and diabetes treatment Ozempic, as demand for both soars.

Law, Government & Public Policy

Health, Nutrition & Medicine

Menlo Micro’s plans have ‘terrific synergy’ with Cornell semiconductor research

July 11, 2023

Krystyn Van Vliet, vice president for research and innovation at Cornell University, says Menlo Micro's plans to move into Tompkins County align well with Cornell’s commitments to the goals of the CHIPS and Science Act.

New York State

Economics and Business

New ‘smart’ glasses incorporate features to address social dynamics

October 17, 2023

The next-generation Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses collection is available for customers to buy online and in stores starting today. The new glasses feature improved audio and cameras.

Computing & Information Sciences