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In 2009, scientists revealed the world's most annoying insect, mosquito, turned out to have a romantic side

Mosquitoes engage in a captivating courtship ritual, producing harmonious melodies through the rhythm of their wing beats. This phenomenon was observed in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. By studying these mating patterns, scientists may develop innovative strategies for mosquito control. Their focus includes enhancing the appeal of sterile males to females, aiming…

The Economic Times

Only three Hawaiian producers meet America’s organic honey framework; scientists say the rules may be unnecessarily strict

A new study found that organically managed bee colonies on farms in the northeastern US produced honey with pesticide residue levels comparable to certified organic honey. Researchers say current US organic certification rules may be stricter than necessary, but caution that more studies across different regions are needed before any…

The Times of India

Cornell student who said he’s ‘not interested in working for a Jew’ claims he faced no disciplinary action

‘I didn’t say anything that could be classified as hateful,’ the student claimed, according to a conservative watchdog group

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Cornell student Austin Franco says university took no action after he rejected Jewish boss, claims controversy left him with $25,000 in donations

Cornell student Austin Franco is facing backlash for refusing a job offer based on religion and claimed the university has not disciplined him for his controversial remarks. Franco also states the controversy brought hi $25,000 in donations. Franco believes he was misled into the undercover meeting by a supposed support…

The Economic Times

He rejected to work for a Jew boss. Now he has $25,000 in donation money and Cornell did not take any action against him

Austin Franco, the controversial Cornell University student, who flatly refused to work with an NYC startup because the boss was Jewish, revealed that Cornell did not take any action against him and now he has $25,000 in his bank account through donations. Basically, the controversy did more good to him.…

The Times of India

Scientists discover surprising effect of drinking water with meals

People who consume water more quickly in the middle of a meal may eat less food, researchers say

The Independent UK

A New Framework Compiles AI Task Logic Into Lightweight Local Models. The Idea Challenges The Assumption That Stronger AI Must Always Mean Larger Runtime Models.

Local AI inference at 32B-parameter quality, no cloud API required: University of Waterloo researchers released PAW on July 2, 2026, a system that compiles any natural-language task spec into a 23MB LoRA adapter file that a 600M-parameter offline model runs at 30 tokens per second on a MacBook M3, matching…

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Psychology says looking back at your younger self isn't just nostalgic; a Cornell study found the exercise reduced depression symptoms in young adults

A Cornell University study reveals that journaling about past selves can significantly reduce depressive symptoms in young adults. By reflecting on childhood, adolescence, and college, participants felt more connected to their identity and experienced fewer negative feelings two months later. This accessible exercise offers a potential tool for those facing…

The Economic Times

Are the three mega-AI IPOs about to break the market?

SpaceX just had its IPO, with Anthropic and OpenAI both set to launch initial public offerings soon — their collective financial weight threatens to burst the AI bubble

Evening Standard

I am Austin Franco but not the racist one: Dallas attorney receives threat over 'unfortunate coincidence', says 'he even looks like me'

A Dallas attorney said he and his family members have been receiving threats after a namesake, much younger, turned down an internship with a Jewish-owned company, saying he was not interested in working for a Jew. This Austin Franco is a Cornell University student and is now facing an investigation…

The Times of India

What Kenya’s fish markets tell us about choosing between nutrients and contaminants

At lakeside markets along Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake by area, choosing fish to eat is part of daily life. A customer might pick a tilapia based on its freshness, size, price, and farmed or non-farmed origin, much like shoppers do in markets and supermarkets around the world. Whether grilled…

The Conversation

Who is Austin Franco? US student accused of antisemitism after saying he was ‘not interested in working for a Jew’

A summer internship application at a New York start-up took a shocking turn when a Cornell University student rejected an interview opportunity with an antisemitic message, telling the company he was “Not interested in working for a Jew. Thanks.”

The Times of India

How a 22-year-old Indian techie dropped out to build an AI startup

A 22-year-old Indian entrepreneur, Kinjal Nandy, has secured significant pre-seed funding for his AI startup, Sonatic, at a ₹191 crore valuation. Backed by prominent Silicon Valley investors, Nandy left Cornell University to focus on developing adaptive AI systems that assist users beyond simple prompts, aiming to shift workflows towards outcomes.

The Economic Times

‘James Bond of philanthropy’: Billionaire Chuck Feeney secretly gave away his $8 billion and died with nothing left

For most of his life, Chuck Feeney looked nothing like a billionaire. He flew economy class, wore inexpensive clothes, carried papers in plastic bags, and lived in rented apartments instead of sprawling mansions. Strangers passing him in airports would never have guessed that he was one of the richest men…

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Roots of resilience: the experts working to bolster apples against the climate crisis

Scientists are focusing on improving apples’ resilience after stressors like wild temperature swings and drought

The Independent UK

More than 5 million bees found living under a New York cemetery - one of the largest recorded colonies ever

The discovery began by chance in 2022 when a Cornell University technician noticed large numbers of bees in the cemetery and brought samples to the lab

Euronews

How lonely you feel may matter more than how alone you actually are, research finds

Being alone and feeling lonely are not the same, and researchers say addressing that difference can prevent serious health impacts.

The Independent UK

A college instructor turns to typewriters to curb AI-written work and teach life lessons

Once a semester, a Cornell University instructor requires her students to complete an in-class assignment using typewriters -- an exercise to help them understand what writing, thinking and classrooms were like before everything turned digital

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Workers who fall for ‘corporate bullshit’ may be worse at their jobs, study finds

New study finds that employees impressed by corporate speak may be least equipped to make effective decisions

Tom’s Hardware

Cornell research shows that underwater 3D printing can be used to build or repair ocean structures in place — DARPA-funded project aims to make underwater construction faster, cheaper, and safer

Researchers based at Cornell University have developed a method for 3D printing concrete structures on the seafloor.

The Conversation

The cold war maps that can help us rethink today’s Arctic conflict

The late 1940s and early 1950s were a golden age for polar mapmaking in the US. Major magazines such as Time, Life and Fortune commissioned a generation of famous cartographers – who had come of age in the second world war – to explain the new geopolitics to a mass…

Euronews

Scientists are publishing more than ever with AI. But not all papers measure up, study finds

Large language models such as ChatGPT are boosting paper production, particularly for scientists who are not native English speakers. However, many AI-written papers are less likely to pass peer review.

Space

Could alien life be found in the clouds of an exoplanet?

It's based on the colorful microorganisms that live in the clouds on Earth.

LiveScience

Scientists create world's first microwave-powered computer chip — it's much faster and consumes less power than conventional CPUs

A new kind of processor that uses microwaves can be used in future AI systems or in wireless communications, a new study shows.

Euronews

Cornell University reaches deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding for research

Cornell has joined the ranks of other top universities, including Columbia, Brown and Pennsylvania, who have made deals with the Trump administration to comply with their interpretation of civil rights laws in order to restore federal funding for research projects.

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