An experiment in which two people play a modified version of Tetris – the 40-year-old block-stacking video game – revealed that players who get fewer turns perceive the other player as less likable, regardless of whether a person or an algorithm allocates the turns. “We expected that people working in a team would care if […]
Reality, at least as we know it, only goes so deep. Look closely enough at any object, down to the level of molecules and atoms, and the world starts to play by its own rules. This is the realm of quantum physics: where waves of energy and particles are the same, and strange phenomena like […]
Cornell’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement (CREA) has been named a key partner in establishing a Regional Food Business Center that will serve the agricultural industry across the Northeast. The United States Department of Agriculture awarded the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Foundation $30 million to help farmers and food businesses access […]
As biotechnology and pharmaceutical professionals continue efforts to make advances in medicinal drug formulation, safety and efficacy, experts in the field are implementing innovations to address regulatory hurdles, research costs and global health challenges. The new Biotech and Pharmaceutical Management Program offered through the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy is designed to […]
Neurons in a key area of the brain have different functions based on their exact genetic identity, and understanding this diversity could lead to better understanding of the brain’s computational flexibility and memory capacity, potentially informing disease treatment options, Cornell researchers report in a new study. Pyramidal cells in the CA1 region of the hippocampus, […]
Climate change and extreme events like flooding, drought and heat waves, are experienced throughout Minnesota, affecting all aspects of our society and economy. According to a 2022 survey from the University’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences and Climate Adaptation Partnership, 76% of Minnesotans are concerned about climate change and 80% look to […]
New University of Florida research shows that policies restricting the use of ride-hailing apps like Uber or Lyft can hurt the transportation ecosystem of a city. Unintended consequences In 2015, the city of Shanghai saw an issue with their taxi fleet using ride-hailing apps to find customers. Riders trying to hail a cab on the […]
Ainsley Lewis, a May 2023 graduate of the University of Central Missouri, recommends UCM’s Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC) program based on the unique opportunities it provides to participants including an accelerated bachelor’s degree. “I liked how fast paced the program was,” said Lewis, who has a bachelor’s degree in drafting and design technology. “I only […]
