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A new robotic glove with 37 tiny actuators can reduce hand swelling by up to 25% in just 30 minutes, and patients can use it safely at home without a therapist. Cornell researchers developed EdemaFlex to help millions suffering from painful hand edema finally get relief on their own schedule.
Cornell engineers built a tamper-proof digital system that prevents companies from faking their climate progress. The platform could finally make carbon credits trustworthy.
A college sprinter who didn't even run the 400 meters in high school just broke her school's record and became one of the top nine fastest runners in Ivy League history. Francine Stevens clocked 53.69 seconds at Penn State, proving that sometimes finding your event later means finding your greatness.
Cornell researchers discovered people judge their goal progress by how much fun they're having, not how much time they've invested. The finding could change how we motivate ourselves and others.
Engineers at Cornell University just solved a massive challenge: 3D printing concrete structures directly on the ocean floor. Their breakthrough could revolutionize how we build tunnels, pipelines, and dams beneath the waves.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology just released a free online tool that maps the complete evolutionary family tree of every bird species on Earth. Birders can now explore how their favorite species evolved and even visualize their personal birding lists through millions of years of history.
Scientists discovered that lab mice allowed to live outside in natural environments showed dramatically less anxiety than their cage-dwelling counterparts. This breakthrough could explain why many promising medications fail in human trials after succeeding in traditional lab mice.
Cornell researchers discovered vitamin B12 plays a far bigger role in human health than previously known, protecting muscle strength and energy production as we age. Early intervention could help millions of older adults maintain vitality and independence.
Scientists at Cornell University discovered that filoplumes, microscopic feathers once thought useless, are actually sophisticated sensors that help birds fly thousands of miles. Now engineers are using them to design better drones and aircraft.