Score More Points: Physics Model Could Optimize Basketball Player Positioning
A physics theory that has been successful in predicting the collective behavior of molecules and fruit flies appears to be applicable to yet another group:…
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Physicists Create New Model of Ringing Black Holes
A new analysis has revealed the presence of “nonlinear” effects contained in gravitational waves. When two black holes merge to form a larger black hole,…
Scientists Warn: Food Coloring Nanoparticles May Damage Human Gut
According to a recent study by scientists at Cornell and Binghamton University, metal oxide nanoparticles which are frequently utilized as food coloring and anti-caking agents…
Putting Carbon Dioxide to Good – Scientists Use Electrochemistry To Convert Carbon to Useful Molecules
A joint effort in chemistry has resulted in an innovative method for utilizing carbon dioxide in a positive – even beneficial – manner: through electrosynthesis,…
Long-Puzzling Biologists: Cornell Study Reveals How Cells Prevent Harmful Extra DNA Copies
According to a recent study by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, a protein that prepares DNA for replication also keeps the replication process in check,…
The Dark Side of Product Attachment: How Our Love for Possessions Impacts Sustainability
Custom sneakers, vintage dishware, and limited-edition cars are all examples of products that owners may consider special and irreplaceable, leading to strong feelings of attachment….
Good News: Significant Reductions in Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions Still Possible
The utilization of multiple mitigation strategies for natural gas-generated electricity may be crucial. Approximately 25% of the global electricity supply is generated by natural gas-fired…
“Green” Biodegradable Medical Gowns Actually Produce Harmful Greenhouse Gases
According to new research published in the Journal of Cleaner Production, biodegradable medical gowns, which were intended to be a more environmentally friendly alternative to…
Time Warp: How Crowding on Public Transit Can Distort Our Perception of Time
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from Cornell University conducted a study on time perception in a highly realistic setting, using virtual reality simulations of a…
Small Fish Could Play a Big Role in the Fight Against Malnutrition
According to new research, small, inexpensive fish species caught in seas and lakes in developing countries could help address malnutrition in undernourished individuals, particularly young…
A Surprising Method for Preventing Future Pandemics: Conservation
New research reveals the mechanisms behind pathogen spillovers and a way to predict and prevent them. Preserving and restoring natural habitats could help prevent the…
Do Boycotts and Buycotts Actually Have an Impact? A New Study Sheds Light
The political controversy surrounding Goya CEO’s political statements in 2020 has shed light on the question. The CEO of Goya, a well-known Latin food brand,…
New Study Highlights Quirks of Remote Island Evolution
Research indicates that there is more than one way to build a black bird. Nature often finds a way when it comes to the biological…
New Research Reveals How Genes Turn On and Off
Cornell University researchers have discovered a crucial mechanism in how genes are controlled through the study of yeast, a simple organism that is necessary for…
Gene-Edited Butterfly Mutants Reveal Secrets of Ancient “Junk” DNA
According to new research, butterfly wing patterns have a basic plan to them, which is manipulated by non-coding regulatory DNA to create the diversity of…
Signs of Water on Mars Might Actually Be an Indication of Something Else
Astronomers explain Mars’ watery reflections. Bright reflections under Mars’ South Pole’s surface, according to Cornell University astronomers, are more likely to be the result of…
New AI Algorithms Predict Sports Teams’ Moves With 80% Accuracy
New algorithms can predict the in-game actions of volleyball players with more than 80% accuracy. Now the Cornell Laboratory for Intelligent Systems and Controls, which…
The Hidden Cost of Plant-Based Meat
Although plant-based “beef” may reduce carbon dioxide emissions, it also threatens 1.5 million agricultural jobs. The use of plant-based beef substitutes has the potential to…
