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Color Coding Aids Evaluation of New Solar Tech Materials

To develop more efficient next-generation materials for solar energy harvesting, researchers must learn to control the way molecules interact – their “coherence” when they absorb light.

McMaster University Researchers Pinpoint Potential Treatment for Lethal Childhood Cancer

An enzyme that drives the growth of an often-lethal childhood brain cancer may hold the key to a future treatment, says a McMaster University-led study.

Lack of Diversity Data on MD/PhD Programs Hinders Inclusivity

The lack of data on MD/PhD students from minority backgrounds could hinder efforts to make these programs more inclusive, says a McMaster University study published by Academic Medicine.

Life On Mars? Better Tools Needed to Get The Answer

Current state-of-the-art instrumentation being sent to Mars to collect and analyze evidence of ancient life on the red planet may not be sensitive enough to make accurate assessments, according to an international research team co-led by a Cornell astrobiologist.

Long COVID symptoms vary among racial and ethnic groups

Black and Hispanic patients were more likely than white patients to develop a wide array of lasting symptoms and conditions after a COVID-19 diagnosis, according to a new study led by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators.

Similarities in Human and Chimpanzee Behavior Support Evolutionary Basis for Risk Taking

Many important decisions boil down to a choice between the supposed safety of sticking with what we know and the risk of going out on a limb for a chance at getting something even better.

Study Highlights Ongoing Challenge of Screening For COPD

A new screening tool identified roughly half of primary care patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) who could benefit from available treatments, according to a nationwide study.

Canine Distemper Now Threatens Big Cats in Nepal

Researchers with the College of Veterinary Medicine have confirmed the first cases of canine distemper virus (CDV), which can cause fatal neurological disease, in tigers and leopards in Nepal.

On-Demand Male Contraceptive Shows Promise in Preclinical Study

An experimental contraceptive drug candidate developed by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators temporarily stops sperm in their tracks and prevents pregnancies in preclinical models.

Food Coloring, Anti-Caking Nanoparticles May Affect Human Gut

Metal oxide nanoparticles – ubiquitous in nature, and commonly used as food coloring and anti-caking agents in the commercial ingredients industry – may damage and disturb parts of the human intestine, according to new research conducted by Cornell and Binghamton University scientists.

Researchers Lift Curtain on Key Feature Of Interfacial Electrochemistry

Materials scientists at Cornell have developed a method for better understanding the complex electrochemical reactions that occur at the interface of water and metal surfaces – an approach that will ultimately lead to better fuel cells and other electrochemical technologies.

‘Magic’ Solvent Creates Stronger Thin Films

A new all-dry polymerization technique uses reactive vapors to create thin films with enhanced properties, such as mechanical strength, kinetics and morphology.

Nature Near Home Associated with Well-Being During COVID

Numerous studies have shown that exposure to nature can improve mental health and well-being. A new study from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology dug a little deeper, looking at what kind of nature experiences were associated with a greater sense of well-being during the COVID pandemic.

Study Identifies Human Micrornas Linked to Type 2 Diabetes

MicroRNA (miRNA) molecules in pancreatic islets have been thought to play important roles in Type 2 diabetes, but until now scientists have not confidently identified which miRNAs are associated with the disease in humans.

Less Lung Tissue Removal Needed For Early Stage Cancer

Surgery that removes only a portion of one of the five lobes that comprise a lung is as effective as the traditional surgery that removes an entire lobe for certain patients with early-stage lung cancer, a new study has found.

Elusive Transition Shows Universal Quantum Signatures

There are stark differences between metals, through which electrons flow freely, and electrical insulators, in which electrons are essentially immobile.

Precise Magma Locations Aid Volcanic Eruption Forecasts

Cornell researchers have unearthed precise, microscopic clues to where magma is stored, offering scientists – and government officials in populated areas – a way to better assess the risk of volcanic eruptions.

Spanish Lagoon Proposed as Mars ‘Astrobiological Time-Analog’

The ongoing search for signs of life on Mars relies in part on terrestrial analogs – places on Earth closely resembling the past or current geology and climate of the red planet that can be readily explored.

Biosensor Could Lead to New Drugs, Sensory Organs On A Chip

A synthetic biosensor found in cell membranes and provides an electronic readout of activity.

Employing Tradeoffs for More Realistic COVID Messaging

Wash your hands. Wear a high-quality mask. Keep 6 feet between you and others. Meet outside when possible.