New research from Cornell University finds that AI chatbots powered by large language models can effectively persuade voters in either direction, shifting opinions by significant margins. The models' persuasiveness comes from providing many factual claims supporting their arguments, but these claims are not necessarily accurate.
Cornell University scientists have developed a new approach to manufacturing hydrogen peroxide using engineered materials that absorb visible light, separate charges, and drive the conversion of water and oxygen into hydrogen peroxide. This method has the potential to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, cut energy usage, and improve safet...
Researchers found that Texas Hollow Pond emitted more than twice the amount of carbon dioxide as Mud Pond, despite being shallower. The team also discovered nearly twice as much methane bubbling up from Mud Pond's sediments.
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a method to produce the darkest fabric currently reported, with no angle dependency. The team used polydopamine and etching in a plasma chamber to create nanofibrils that mimic the light-trapping capabilities of the riflebird's ultrablack feathers.
Researchers have found that a new DNA sequencing technology can study how transposons move within and bind to the genome, playing critical roles in immune response, neurological function, and genetic evolution. The discovery has significant implications for agricultural advancements and understanding disease development and treatment.
The study reveals that the Five Great Forests of Central America support between one-tenth and nearly one-half of global populations of 40 migratory bird species. These forests provide crucial food and shelter for birds like Wood Thrushes and Magnolia Warblers during their annual migrations.
Research finds that fixed bonuses are more effective in abundant labor markets, while contingent bonuses are better suited for tight labor markets. However, both strategies have downsides, including reduced worker pay and operational inefficiency. This study sheds light on the complexities of bonus competition in the gig economy.
A study by Cornell University researchers found that people believe reporting their own good deeds would lead to negative emotions, unlike sharing personal achievements. The study suggests that sharing stories of one's good deeds may undermine moral character, and anonymity might be the nicest way to show kindness.
The new ProKAS technique provides scientists with a robust way to study kinase activity and its spatial patterns in living cells. By monitoring multiple kinases at once, researchers can track their activity over time and see exactly where they act inside cells.
Cornell University researchers have created a color-coded key of diverse microorganisms that live in Earth's clouds. This new signature allows astronomers to look for signs of life on planets with dense or cloudy atmospheres, including exoplanets with 100% cloud cover.
The study found that AI's rapid growth would annually put 24-44 million metric tons of CO2 into the atmosphere, draining 731-1125 million cubic meters of water. A roadmap suggests using smart siting, faster grid decarbonization and operational efficiency to cut impacts by 73% (carbon dioxide) and 86% (water).
Researchers at Cornell University developed a new prototype of a knitting machine that can create solid, knitted shapes in any direction. The machine functions more like a 3D printer, building up solid shapes with horizontal layers of stitches.
Researchers have developed a microscale optoelectronic tetherless electrode that can transmit brain activity data wirelessly for more than a year. Powered by red and infrared laser beams, the device transmits data back using tiny pulses of infrared light.
A recent study analyzing millions of social media posts found that news shared on platforms with conservative user bases is lower in quality, yet gets more likes and shares. Meanwhile, a user's posts with lower-quality news links get more engagement than their higher-quality news posts across both liberal- and right-leaning platforms.
Researchers have created the first 3D map of a planet orbiting another star, highlighting distinct temperature zones on WASP-18b. The technique allows for atmospheric variations to be mapped, providing insights into exoplanet temperatures and composition.
A new study by Cornell University researchers found that tadpoles that lose their lungs through evolution never regain them, even when environmental change would favor it. This challenges the assumption that lost traits can easily reemerge.
A Cornell-developed text message-based hybrid computer-human system has been tested at a hospital in Hawaii, helping place nearly 50 patients in care facilities within 14 months. The system worked so well that the hospital is still using it.
A new study warns that peatland carbon loss could quadruple under extreme drought events and warmer temperatures, threatening the planet's carbon sink. Researchers found that elevated carbon dioxide levels exacerbated carbon release during droughts, wiping out hundreds of years of accumulated carbon.
Researchers found that AI-generated content is a triple threat to Reddit moderators, posing concerns over decreasing content quality, disrupting social dynamics, and being difficult to govern. To address these issues, moderators are enacting rules and trying to preserve the community's humanity.
A Cornell University study found that middle school-age Cherokee students cited cultural activities, financial privilege, and substance abuse as common stereotypes about themselves or other Native Americans. The research highlights the importance of understanding prevalent stereotypes to support students' development and counter them.
A study by Cornell University researcher So-Yeon Yoon found that generative art can positively impact consumer behavior in virtual stores, with greater effects on mass-market shoppers. The research suggests that dynamic generative art may be more effective than static art in enhancing perceptions of exclusivity and aesthetic pleasure.
A new Cornell University study models impacts of different emissions trajectories, finding that delayed reductions substantially reduce chances of avoiding thresholds for sea-level rise. The study estimates a 50% probability of reaching a 0.4-meter sea-level rise threshold by 2050 if emissions aren't reduced by 2050.
A recent study by Cornell University researchers found that both liberals and conservatives oppose censorship of children's literature unless it reflects their own ideology. The study highlights the polarization of an issue once governed by bipartisan consensus over protecting children from violent or sexual content.
Researchers identified five behaviors that might make a caller seem suspicious, including conveying strong emotion and urgency, while poor communication or trying to make a favorable impression drew more suspicion. The study highlights the importance of understanding factors that prompt early suspicion to prevent wrongful convictions.
Researchers found over 20 bird species across four continents produce nearly identical whining calls when spotting parasites, suggesting a shared learned response.
Researchers at Cornell University are launching a new initiative to unravel the science of menopause, aiming to develop urgently needed treatment strategies for this condition. The project seeks to bridge the knowledge gap in understanding how menopause shapes health and disease.
Research from Cornell University found that people with stronger social connections over a lifetime experience slower biological aging. Higher cumulative social advantage was linked to lower levels of inflammation and younger profiles on epigenetic clocks. Sustained social networks built across decades contribute to healthier aging.
A team of researchers from Cornell University and the University of California, Berkeley, identified eight regions of DNA that have evolved through natural selection in the last 5,000 to 8,000 years among the Turkana people. The study found a strong link between environmental changes and genetic adaptation in humans.
A Cornell University study detected disease-causing microbes like Salmonella, Cronobacter, and E. coli in raw cat foods sold frozen, refrigerated, and freeze-dried. These pathogens can transfer from pets to humans, especially young children, the elderly, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.
Researchers found that caring for a baby speeds up an adult's reaction time to perceived threats, suggesting infants' appearance and movements influence sensory information differently. This automatic behavior supports babies' safety and learning, with possible evolutionary roots in human development as a slowly developing species.
A Cornell University study reveals that warming climate is the primary driver of rangeland degradation, surpassing the impact of herd size. Climate change has a significant effect on rangeland productivity, with even year-to-year variations in weather having a much bigger impact than herd size.
A new study from Cornell University shows that apple pomace can be used as an ingredient in commercial beef meatballs without compromising taste or texture. The addition of up to 20% apple pomace increases the fiber content and antioxidant effect of the product.
Researchers found that offshore migration over Atlantic coast and Gulf of Mexico occurs in more concentrated pulses for a shorter time compared to terrestrial migration. The study identified critical window of time when millions of birds migrate offshore each year, offering wind energy managers opportunity to reduce collisions.
A new chip architecture called Double Duty has been developed to make AI-powered computing more efficient and less energy-intensive. This innovation allows for reduced space needed for specific AI tasks by over 20% and improved overall performance on a large suite of circuits by nearly 10%.
Researchers found that emphasizing the effectiveness of collision prevention measures motivated bird enthusiasts to take action, while emotional appeals were most persuasive for the general public. The study also identified demographic factors influencing intention to adopt bird-safe windows.
A Cornell historian warns that AI's inability to capture the emotional and moral complexity behind witness testimony risks reshaping how history is recorded. Human historians possess irreplaceable abilities in recognizing and conveying human suffering, particularly in preserving fracture, silence, and ethical weight.
A recent study by Cornell University researchers found that seven distinct strategies commenters employ when objecting to content online. The most common strategy is reputational attacks, also known as "vinegar," while moral appeals are less common but more effective in reducing online vitriol.
A new Cornell University study finds that traditional farm jobs are declining as nations grow wealthier, while employment in the broader food industry remains steady, offering better wages. However, this shift reinforces gender pay inequality, with women often moving into lower-paid service-sector jobs.
A team of Cornell University researchers has developed a groundbreaking device that automates oocyte cumulus removal, reducing manual labor and preserving embryo development outcomes. The vibration-powered chip ensures consistent results, minimizes contamination risks, and is portable and cost-effective.
Cornell researchers develop 3D eye-on-a-chip model that mimics ocular fluid flow, revealing the signaling mechanism behind steroid-induced glaucoma. The team identified ALK5 receptor's role in downregulating VEGFC, which impairs drainage and increases intraocular pressure.
A new study analyzes over 31 million bird observations from eBird to show regional variation in bird responses to fire, revealing nuanced impacts on bird populations. The results can inform refined fire management techniques to support biodiversity and bird conservation.
Researchers at Cornell University have discovered genetic triggers that cause male and female bovine embryos to develop differently. Male embryos prioritize genes associated with energy metabolism, leading to faster growth, while female embryos emphasize genes related to sex differentiation and inflammatory pathways.
Researchers are testing how crops grow between rows of solar panels on a farm in New York state. The team is growing various crops, including strawberries, raspberries, and soybeans, with promising early results.
A new study by Cornell University researchers found that certain pond plant communities can increase greenhouse gas production, transport, and emissions. The composition of aquatic plant communities in shallow freshwater bodies can have significant effects on greenhouse gas concentrations and fluxes.
A new login system called Client-Side Encrypted Access Logging (CSAL) detects online account compromise without exposing personal devices to invasive tracking. The system verifies whether a login came from a user's own device, addressing a flaw in how major platforms log account access.
A new study by Cornell researchers found that VC interest in Black-founded startups peaked after BLM protests, but funding was short-lived. Black-owned startups raised only about a third as much funding as similar non-Black owned startups, even when comparing similar businesses in the same industry, year and state.
Researchers from Cornell University evaluated the Cayuga County Overdose Data Dashboard, finding that three-quarters of users informed decision-making with its real-time data. Most users (97%) found the dashboard easy to use and valued information on treatment services and Naloxone locations.
Researchers recommend modifications to powdered infant formula preparation instructions to ensure safety against rare Cronobacter bacteria. By following specific guidelines, caregivers can significantly reduce the risk of severe infections and death among vulnerable babies.
Researchers have developed the world's first microwave neural network processor, capable of performing real-time frequency domain computation and recognizing patterns. The chip consumes less than 200 milliwatts of power, making it suitable for edge computing applications like smartwatches and cellphones.
Researchers found that cyantraniliprole and spinosad seed treatments in snap bean performed as well or better than standard neonicotinoid, while five alternative seed treatments proved effective for sweet corn. However, some alternatives had inconsistent results for dry beans.