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New genetic toolkit enables genome-wide analysis

Researchers at Cornell University have developed a powerful new genetic toolkit that allows scientists to study how genes function at the level of individual cells, an advance that could accelerate discoveries in development, neuroscience and disease. 

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Seed banks may complicate gene drives aimed at controlling weeds

While gene drives have great potential for controlling weeds, seed banks can foil their efforts.

April podcast features Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year Dan Cane ‘98

The April Startup Cornell podcast features a chat with Dan Cane ’98, this year’s Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year.

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Annabelle Selldorf: The courage to make noise

This spring’s L. Michael Goldsmith Lecture will feature guest speaker Annabelle Selldorf, founding principal of Selldorf Architects. In advance of the event hosted by the Gensler Family AAP NYC Center on April 23 at Cornell Tech’s Verizon Executive Education Center, Selldorf reflected on her work in the city, in the art world, and why the job of an architect is to care.

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'Wild west' era of GenAI poses opportunities and challenges for science

Experts discussed the good, the bad and the unknown ways that GenAI is transforming science at the Assessing and Imagining the Impact of Generative AI on Science Symposium.

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Economist: Are living standards falling for young Americans?

Kevin Corinth, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, will give a talk, “Living Standards Across Generations: Are Younger Americans Falling Behind?” April 20 at 5:30 p.m. in 198 Statler Hall, sponsored by Cornell University's Program on Freedom and Free Societies.

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MirrorBot: fostering human connection

Cornell researchers developed a dual mirror-equipped robot, MirrorBot, that spurred conversations, playful exchanges and other interactions between strangers sparked by initial eye contact made in the mirrors.

On storm-ravaged Vieques, a microgrid builds resilience

A small Puerto Rican island still lacks reliable power nine years after Hurricane Maria - a new collaboration with Cornell is bringing relief. 

Duffield Engineering investment in CNF to expand research and training

A $9.5 million investment in the Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility from Duffield Engineering will position the facility for its next era of leadership in semiconductor research, education and workforce training.

Rudeness may be rewarded – as a response to rudeness

If you don’t have anything nice to say, perhaps it’s OK to say it anyway – if responding to someone who has treated you or your group disrespectfully.

Atomic distortions reveal new clues about superconductivity

A new study shows how tiny changes in atomic structure can strongly influence whether a material becomes superconducting.

Easter egg exhibit showcases Ukrainian program, culture at Cornell

An exhibit of brilliantly colored Ukrainian Easter eggs, or pysanky, is one of several new initiatives Cornell’s Ukrainian Program is undertaking to bring the culture, language and history of Ukraine to the Cornell community.