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Two years before it disbands, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 377 has donated a plaque to Cornell's ROTC Tri-Service Brigade expressing "deep appreciation" for its support over several decades. “It’s because of our ages, and we can’t get the manpower to do a lot of these events anymore,” said Gary Napieracz, 78, the chapter president and a former custodian in the College of Veterinary Medicine. “The university has been supportive, and the ROTC has been just unbelievable, supporting us for 35 years, and we wanted to give back something special to them.” Read more: news.cornell.edu/stories/202…
Air Force ROTC cadet Marco Martini ’27 worked with Gary Napieracz, president of Vietnam Veteran of America Chapter 377, on the plaque project.

ALT Air Force ROTC cadet Marco Martini ’27 worked with Gary Napieracz, president of Vietnam Veteran of America Chapter 377, on the plaque project.

Following the Cornell Veterans Celebration on Nov. 9 in Statler Hall, Air Force ROTC cadet Marco Martini ’27, far right, and fellow students thanked members of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 377 for their service and donation of a bronze plaque expressing “deep appreciation” to Cornell ROTC’s Tri-Service Brigade. The plaque will be installed in Barton Hall.

ALT Following the Cornell Veterans Celebration on Nov. 9 in Statler Hall, Air Force ROTC cadet Marco Martini ’27, far right, and fellow students thanked members of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 377 for their service and donation of a bronze plaque expressing “deep appreciation” to Cornell ROTC’s Tri-Service Brigade. The plaque will be installed in Barton Hall.

The bronze plaque donated by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 377 thanks Cornell ROTC’s Tri-Service Brigade for decades supporting its annual POW/MIA Watchfire. “Brigade members are the future leaders honoring veterans of the past,” the plaque reads. “Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another.”

ALT The bronze plaque donated by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 377 thanks Cornell ROTC’s Tri-Service Brigade for decades supporting its annual POW/MIA Watchfire. “Brigade members are the future leaders honoring veterans of the past,” the plaque reads. “Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another.”

Navy ROTC midshipmen Sebastian Major ’29 and Soomin Jung ’29 performed “Echo Taps” at the Cornell Veterans Celebration on Nov. 9.

ALT Navy ROTC midshipmen Sebastian Major ’29 and Soomin Jung ’29 performed “Echo Taps” at the Cornell Veterans Celebration on Nov. 9.

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On January 28, 1943, two ships with Cornell names launched on opposite coasts: the Liberty-class ship Andrew D. White in California and the Navy tanker Cornell in Maryland. The Ezra Cornell and Cornell Victory followed. Read more about how Big Red names graced WWII-era hulls at alumni.cornell.edu/cornellia…. Photos courtesy of the @Cornell_Library Rare and Manuscript Collections.
A large ship named "Cornell Victory" is docked at a port. The ship's bow is adorned with decorative banners and flags. Water splashes against the hull. Buildings and cranes are visible in the background.

ALT A large ship named "Cornell Victory" is docked at a port. The ship's bow is adorned with decorative banners and flags. Water splashes against the hull. Buildings and cranes are visible in the background.

A large ship named "S.S. Andrew D. White" is on a dock, ready for launch. The bow is prominently visible with flags displayed in front. Scaffolding and people surround the vessel, and a platform is set up at the base.

ALT A large ship named "S.S. Andrew D. White" is on a dock, ready for launch. The bow is prominently visible with flags displayed in front. Scaffolding and people surround the vessel, and a platform is set up at the base.

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Cornell students aren’t just studying how a bill becomes law. They’re in Albany drafting statutes, testifying before lawmakers, and helping move 20 bills in a single year, all inside this hands-on legislative clinic.
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Watch the full episode: youtu.be/hsDffPtecx0
What happens when students move from the classroom to the Capitol?

What happens when students move from the classroom to the Capitol?

Cornell students aren’t just studying how a bill becomes law. They’...

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Scientists, including a team of Cornell University researchers, have used new machine learning techniques to investigate a topic no one has ever found a way to study: The evolution of fish moving together in schools across thousands of species. The new paper is among the largest studies of the evolution of any behavior ever conducted in any group of species, according to the authors. The research shows that behaviors, which have previously been difficult to quantify, can be studied at a large evolutionary scale. Read more: news.cornell.edu/stories/202….
A large school of silvery fish swims in the clear blue ocean water above a sandy seabed. Sunlight filters down, illuminating the scene with a serene, aquatic ambiance.

ALT A large school of silvery fish swims in the clear blue ocean water above a sandy seabed. Sunlight filters down, illuminating the scene with a serene, aquatic ambiance.

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Today, on what would have been his 92nd birthday, we remember Carl Sagan, celebrating a life that inspired generations to look to the stars.
Carl Sagan standing in front of a blackboard, gesturing towards written equations and notes. The board includes years such as 1930, 1955, and "Now." Sagan is wearing glasses and a suit with a tie, with one hand in a pocket.

ALT Carl Sagan standing in front of a blackboard, gesturing towards written equations and notes. The board includes years such as 1930, 1955, and "Now." Sagan is wearing glasses and a suit with a tie, with one hand in a pocket.

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Cornell researchers, working with upstate New York battery company Charge CCCV (C4V), have developed a real-time diagnostic approach to drastically improve one of the most expensive and time-consuming stages of lithium-ion battery manufacturing: battery formation. The approach can reduce formation time by more than half, free up factory floor space, and reduce a manufacturer's overall power use by 10% to 15%, saving up to $100 million annually in large operations, the research team said. Read more: news.cornell.edu/stories/202…
Battery cycler system in Olin Hall used by the Kalra research group to charge and discharge batteries to evaluate their performance in collaboration with Binghamton-based battery company Charge CCCV.

ALT Battery cycler system in Olin Hall used by the Kalra research group to charge and discharge batteries to evaluate their performance in collaboration with Binghamton-based battery company Charge CCCV.

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With celebratory chimes and solemn trumpets, the university will honor its military and veteran community with a week of events surrounding Veterans Day, featuring reflections from a combat veteran and remembrances of fallen Cornellians. Events begin November 9. You can check out the schedule and learn more at news.cornell.edu/stories/202….
Cadets adjust uniforms during preparation for the “Fit for Duty: Form and Function in Military Dress” exhibition in 2025.

ALT Cadets adjust uniforms during preparation for the “Fit for Duty: Form and Function in Military Dress” exhibition in 2025.

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Researchers have found a surprisingly common vulnerability in a wide variety of cancers and have begun designing drug compounds to exploit it, in a study led by Cornell investigators. The findings suggest the possibility of a potent, low-side-effect treatment that could benefit many patients with colorectal, breast, and other cancer types. Read more: news.cornell.edu/stories/202….
Human colon cancer cells with the cell nuclei stained red and the cell adhesion molecule E-cadherin stained green. The WNT pathway is hyperactive in most cases of colon cancer.

ALT Human colon cancer cells with the cell nuclei stained red and the cell adhesion molecule E-cadherin stained green. The WNT pathway is hyperactive in most cases of colon cancer.

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When the 120th U.S. Congress convenes in January 2027, it will have the highest number of Cornellians serving in its ranks in more than 50 years. Election Day 2026 saw two alumni newly elected to the House of Representatives, which will bring the Big Red total to eight members in the House and one in the Senate. According to Big Red history expert Corey Ryan Earle ’07, the last time there were this many Cornellians on Capitol Hill was 1975, when the 94th Congress counted nine alumni representatives and one senator. Read more: alumni.cornell.edu/cornellia….
Illustration of the U.S. Capitol building with a red Cornell University pennant flying from the dome against a blue background.

ALT Illustration of the U.S. Capitol building with a red Cornell University pennant flying from the dome against a blue background.

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Cornell engineers have developed a semiconductor material with a record-setting bandgap and turned it into working devices, opening the door to electronics that handle much higher voltages while wasting less energy. Read more: news.cornell.edu/stories/202….
A metallic ice cube sits in the center of a swirling, vibrant purple liquid surface, creating ripple effects around it.

ALT A metallic ice cube sits in the center of a swirling, vibrant purple liquid surface, creating ripple effects around it.

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Can we really pull carbon back out of the air? Everyone's talking about carbon sequestration, but which techniques might help farmers most? Ben Houlton, Cornell CALS dean, ecologist, and founder of carbon-storage startup, The N3gative Company, separates the real science from the hype, from enhanced rock weathering to paying farmers for the carbon they store in their soil. Drawing on a childhood around midwestern dairy farms and a career spanning water chemistry, engineering, and ecology, Houlton offers a rare inside view of what's ready to scale and what's still five years away. Watch the episode at youtu.be/Xbxwh2s9tKI
Cornell University CALS Dean Ben Houlton, wearing a blue suit and blue shirt against a wood background.

ALT Cornell University CALS Dean Ben Houlton, wearing a blue suit and blue shirt against a wood background.

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Quantum researchers are searching for a topological superconductor – a material that, if discovered, would allow major advances in quantum computing by combining two distinct “flavors” of superconductivity. This potent material remains elusive, but Cornell researchers have shown that uranium ditelluride can exhibit both flavors at once, making it the leading candidate. Read more: news.cornell.edu/stories/202…
An object resembling a small, textured disc is levitating above a larger circular base, both covered in frost or ice. The scene is illuminated with a mysterious glow and surrounded by mist, suggesting cold temperatures.

ALT An object resembling a small, textured disc is levitating above a larger circular base, both covered in frost or ice. The scene is illuminated with a mysterious glow and surrounded by mist, suggesting cold temperatures.

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Tomorrow, November 3, is Election Day. For resources related to voting, please visit vote.cornell.edu/.
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Autumn in the Finger Lakes.
Exterior view of a modern glass building at Cornell University with vibrant orange autumn leaves in the foreground against a clear blue sky.

ALT Exterior view of a modern glass building at Cornell University with vibrant orange autumn leaves in the foreground against a clear blue sky.

A tree with bright yellow and green leaves is in the foreground, partially obscuring a stone building. The building, with its tall, ornate architecture, is set against a clear blue sky.

ALT A tree with bright yellow and green leaves is in the foreground, partially obscuring a stone building. The building, with its tall, ornate architecture, is set against a clear blue sky.

Willard Straight Hall, seen with a large, arched window, is partially obscured by trees with vibrant yellow and orange autumn leaves. The sky above is clear and blue with a few clouds.

ALT Willard Straight Hall, seen with a large, arched window, is partially obscured by trees with vibrant yellow and orange autumn leaves. The sky above is clear and blue with a few clouds.

The Sibley Dome, partially obscured by vibrant autumn leaves. Sunlight filters through the branches, casting a warm glow on the stone exterior.

ALT The Sibley Dome, partially obscured by vibrant autumn leaves. Sunlight filters through the branches, casting a warm glow on the stone exterior.

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Eswar Prasad spent years running the International Monetary Fund's China division. These days, from Davos to the pages of Bloomberg, his message is the same: global instability isn't a passing phase. He joined us on Research Matters to explain why. Watch at youtu.be/p75p3NpBOFg?si=dv7G….
Two people are seated and engaged in conversation in front of the Cornell University emblem. A small table between them holds a red mug and a book. They seem to be in a relaxed and friendly setting.

ALT Two people are seated and engaged in conversation in front of the Cornell University emblem. A small table between them holds a red mug and a book. They seem to be in a relaxed and friendly setting.

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Birds play an outsized, underappreciated role in shaping Earth's chemistry, distributing nutrients across oceans, forests and coral reefs and sustaining life far beyond the nest. Researchers from Cornell and five other institutions reviewed nearly 400 scientific papers to show how birds transport nutrients from land, lake and sea through their waste and bodies. This influences everything from soil and water chemistry to plant and animal growth. Read more: news.cornell.edu/stories/202….
Nutrients from birds, such as this Red-faced Cormorant, wash into nearby coastal waters and act as lifelines for coral reefs.

ALT Nutrients from birds, such as this Red-faced Cormorant, wash into nearby coastal waters and act as lifelines for coral reefs.

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Autumn as seen at the Fuertes Observatory.
Autumn leaves frame the Fuertes Observatory at Cornell on a clear day. The observatory's white dome and building stand against a vibrant blue sky.

ALT Autumn leaves frame the Fuertes Observatory at Cornell on a clear day. The observatory's white dome and building stand against a vibrant blue sky.

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Like a hack writer or a friend rehashing their glory days over and over, artificial intelligence tends to tell the same old story. For AI agents instructed to write fiction, that tale usually involves lighthouses and a keeper named Elias, according to new Cornell research. Nearly 90% of AI-generated fictional stories written by current large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Claude include at least one of 11 reocurring words, including “lighthouse,” “keeper,” and the names “Elias,” “Mara,” and “Elara,” researchers found when directing LLMs to tell stories. More than half of AI-generated stories featured a lighthouse. They also found that part of the reason for these reoccurrences may be that many AI developers have trained LLMs on an important dataset created by Cornell researchers. The team's findings highlight the homogeneous nature of AI-generated text when powerful LLMs are trained on increasingly similar datasets, researchers said. Read more: news.cornell.edu/index%2ephp…
A series of vintage-style illustrations depicting a person in a coat exploring a coastal landscape. Scenes include walking along rocky shores, approaching a lighthouse, and looking at the starry sky. The setting captures traditional maritime themes with cliffs, a lighthouse, and waves. The overall color tone is a warm red.

ALT A series of vintage-style illustrations depicting a person in a coat exploring a coastal landscape. Scenes include walking along rocky shores, approaching a lighthouse, and looking at the starry sky. The setting captures traditional maritime themes with cliffs, a lighthouse, and waves. The overall color tone is a warm red.

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Cornell researchers have found a new way to control the quantum behavior of ultrathin materials. By using electricity to slide graphene layers against each other, they can switch the material between different magnetic states, and those states remain even after the voltage is turned off. Read more: news.cornell.edu/stories/202…
An abstract close-up view of a hexagonal pattern resembling a graphene molecular structure, with dark, shiny surfaces and connecting nodes.

ALT An abstract close-up view of a hexagonal pattern resembling a graphene molecular structure, with dark, shiny surfaces and connecting nodes.

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