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NPR

"As soon as there is an attempt for platforms to regulate or thwart a hashtag, anyone using the platform is gonna develop a workaround," said Brooke Erin Duffy, associate professor of communication.

Associated Press

When people are concerned about the economy and their personal finances, environmental issues are sometimes prioritized less, said Talbot Andrews, assistant professor of government.

USA Today

"[Hacktivists are] an informal army of [their] own, so to speak," said Gregory Falco, assistant professor of engineering. "Iran goes after things where there could be serious implications for society; They want to unhinge our society."


 

The Verge

This article discusses research from Malte Jung, associate professor of information science, and Mor Naaman, professor of information science at Cornell Tech, looking at our use of smart replies in chats.

The New York Times

“I’m waiting for a case in which her break with some of the other conservatives really makes a difference,” says Michael C. Dorf, law professor.

Bloomberg

To meet the ambitious climate goals of the Dairy Methane Action Alliance, food companies will need to significantly increase their financial commitments. “It’s going to be hard for them to achieve these goals without substantial investment,” says Joseph McFadden, associate professor of animal science.

The Washington Post

“I’m waiting for the day they eliminate all messenger RNA vaccine research in the states. It’s clearly a target for them. You have HHS officials saying mRNA technology is … dangerous,” says John Moore, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medicine.

Newsweek

Maria Cristina Garcia, professor of American Studies, cautions against drawing broad conclusions from polling, noting that Latino and immigrant communities are not monolithic and that the data presented “doesn’t really tell me much.”

Pro Publica

In March, the NIH terminated funding for the Pediatric Scientist Development Program, citing ties to “DEI.” Dr. Sallie Permar, chair of pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine, expresses confusion over the decision, noting the program aligns with the administration’s stated focus on addressing chronic disease in children.

Fast Company

“There are a lot of common interests between the union and the company,” says Arthur Wheaton director of labor studies. “The union can benefit the company by giving management workers’ insights, gained from firsthand experience on how to solve problems.”

Forbes

The article details the creation of Hotel Ezra Cornell (HEC) at The Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration and how HEC has become one of the most unique and enduring student-led conferences in the world.

Axios

“The growth of unions for the past 10 to 15 years has been hugely driven by immigrant workers,” says Paul Ortiz, a professor of labor history