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In the work world, artificial intelligence often is designed to prioritize technological aspects over social ones, and according to new Cornell research, this may trigger unexpected consequences in other parts of society.
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The Hello Tomorrow group scouts the world for cutting-edge technology applied in the digital, quantum physics, biology, biotech and new-material realms. “Hello Tomorrow is the equivalent of the Olympic games for ‘deep tech’ startups,” said...
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Created through support from Joan Poyner Schwartz ’65 and Ronald H. Schwartz ’65, the award will provide $25,000 apiece to Angela Poole, assistant professor of nutritional sciences in the College of Human Ecology, and Gerlinde Van de Walle...
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A new study examines how consumers and famers in sub-Saharan Africa are responding to new varieties of cassava, which grow better, but lack certain culinary characteristics.
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The new variety, dubbed Jaded, was developed by Phillip Griffiths, associate professor of horticulture at Cornell Agritech, who bred it from four heirloom tomato varieties. The green cherry is on sale now through local organic seed company...
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In the last year, 70 professionals from around the world have participated in the Cornell Climate Online Fellows program to gain skills that help them tackle climate mitigation projects in their home countries.
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Given this staggering decline in North America’s avian population, there is no better time than now to help scientists track bird populations – by taking part in the 23rd annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), Feb. 14-17. The event is co...
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Recent studies indicate that bioactive peptides, organic substances formed by amino acids and joined by covalent bonds known as amide or peptide bonds, may play a significant role in human health, particularly in the digestive, endocrine...
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Jon McKenzie is working with area school teachers and their students to address issues meaningful to them and their communities, using strategic storytelling, a variety of media-making and participatory research. His work encourages students to...
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To help onion growers fight the pathogen Stemphylium leaf blight, which is quickly gaining fungicide resistance, a team of Cornell researchers has identified which fungicides are still effective in the fields.
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Contrary to popular belief, new research shows that a hemp plant’s propensity to become too high in THC is determined by genetics and not as a stress response to growing conditions.
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Each person on Earth eats an average of 70 pounds of the grain each year, and even more is grown for animal feed and biofuel. And as the global population continues to grow, increasing the amount of food produced on the same amount of land...
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In the Capitol lobby, which was lined with CCE banners and tables, lawmakers engaged with interactive displays highlighting CCE-led initiatives such as 4-H Camps, farm-to-school programs, robotics, food systems, and Relatives and Parents...
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In a symbiotic relationship, microbes called rhizobia act like agricultural “butlers” to fetch nitrogen from the air for the legume plants. When carbon is added to the soil, it helps the soil retain nutrients, but it can repress plant-microbe...
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Supported by a grant from the Office of Engagement Initiatives, the minor is hosted by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and open to all Cornell undergraduates. The SCoPE minor consists of 18 credit hours, separate from the eight...
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Beyond that date, a return of the public retail portion of the orchards is uncertain, as the operation has been struggling financially for many years. Administrators from the Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station in Ithaca are...
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While global climate change is an abstract, larger-than-life concept to many, it is deeply personal to me. Nature is universal to all humans, offering no labels, and encompassing everything and everyone as a whole system. Having lived in three...
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Known for having a skill set rarely seen in women’s polo, Harris has caught the eye of polo’s elite – not just as one of the best women’s intercollegiate players, but as one of the best in the United States. In 2016, as a senior in high school...
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New research indicates facial recognition abilities in paper wasps evolved relatively rapidly, suggesting that their increasing intelligence provided an incredible evolutionary advantage. This new research also sheds light on how intelligence evolves in general, which has implications for many other species – including humans.
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Don’t bet on it, said Steven Kyle, associate professor of applied economics and management. A nearly decadelong run of growth in the U.S. economy will peak in 2020, Kyle predicts, but a recession may not be evident until after the Nov. 3...
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