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Even Black Holes Have Bad Hair Days
New EHT images reveal unexpected polarization flips at M87* that are giving scientists insight into the year-by-year evolution of a supermassive black hole’s ring.
AI Hardware Reimagined for Lower Energy Use
A new innovation from Cornell researchers lowers the energy use needed to power artificial intelligence – a step toward shrinking the carbon footprints of data centers and AI infrastructure.
Stress in the Strands: Hair Offers Clues to Children’s Mental Health
University of Waterloo study shows long-term stress levels may signal mental health risks in children with chronic physical illnesses and guide early intervention.
Rings of Time: Seeking Clues to the Future in Urban Timber
One recent morning, Alan Solomon, owner of Sawkill Lumber, reached out to Mukund Rao, a dendrochronologist—a scientist who studies tree rings.
Up, Up and Away: Dandelions Use Upward Winds to Spread Seeds
Chris Roh ’12 became interested in dandelions on walks with his toddler, picking the fluffy white spheres and blowing off their seeds.