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Why Interstellar Travel Is Even Further Away Than You Think

There is a growing sense that humanity’s migration to space is within reach – and even inevitable. New studies quash that idea.

Inverse

Is hydrogen really a clean enough fuel to tackle the climate crisis?

Backers say hydrogen projects should be first in line for almost $26bn in US taxpayer money – but should we believe the hype?

The Guardian - US

Paul Hyams obituary

Other lives: Expert in medieval history who taught for long spells at Oxford and then Cornell University in the US

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$20 Million Raised For Florida Marijuana Legalization Initiative Targeting 2024 Ballot

In Florida, a campaign supporting a ballot initiative to legalize marijuana, Smart and Safe Florida, has raised $20 million.

Zenger

Can a trillion-dollar coin end the US debt-ceiling standoff?

Advocates say such a coin would be one option to bypass the debt ceiling, but others believe the measure would not be legally sound

The Guardian - US

Ratan Tata turns 85, wishes pour in

NEW DELHI: Tata Group chairman emeritus and the man behind multiple milestones achieved by the company, Ratan Tata turned 85 on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Nottinghamshire school pupil earns full scholarship to Cornell University in New York

She is a straight A* student - and her four year scholarship covers all costs, including flights, accommodation and food during her studies. The school wishes her every success

Nottingham Post

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Cornell suspends frat parties after reports of drugged drinks and sexual assault

The suspension comes after reports of several students drugged between September and November and a sexual assault reported over the weekend.

WEKU

Cornell frat parties on hold; druggings, assault reported

Fraternity parties are temporarily suspended at Cornell University after reports that a student was sexually assaulted over the weekend and four others were reportedly drugged in recent weeks

The Independent UK

AI robots use patterns, not grammar

New AI technology allows robots to write complex articles, code and even poems — without grammar

Salon

AI is changing scientists' understanding of language learning – and raising questions about an innate grammar

Unlike the carefully scripted dialogue found in most books and movies, the language of everyday interaction tends to be messy and incomplete, full of false starts, interruptions and people talking over each other. From casual conversations between friends, to bickering between siblings, to formal discussions in a boardroom, authentic conversation…

The Conversation

New ‘Striketober’ looms as US walkouts increase amid surge in union activity

Support for unions is on the rise as workers take action to raise pay and conditions amid booming company profits

The Guardian - US

Starbucks and Amazon accused of dragging their feet on union contracts

After successful unionization drives, experts say companies will ‘fight to the end’ to prevent the next step

The Guardian - US

On Nutrition: Do your kids eat right?

This is interesting. Researchers from Cornell University conducted phone interviews with teens in New York City to explore how they define the word “snack.” Overall, the adolescents defined a snack as “a small, unhealthy food item that can be quickly eaten to reduce hunger between meals.”

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Benzinga

Cornell University And Thai Leaf Collaborate To Design New Hemp And CBD Strains In Thailand

Thai Leaf Biotechnology, a private company in the hemp industry, and Cornell University will collaborate in the design and development of new hemp strains that are high in CBD and adapted to Thailand’s weather. The initiative seeks to “upgrade the Thai hemp market,”

Bangkok Post

Thai Leaf, Cornell team up on hemp

Thai Leaf Biotechnology, a private company that imports and produces hemp seed, in collaboration with Cornell University, has unveiled plans to upgrade the Thai hemp market by developing new strains of hemp and seeds that are suitable to be grown in Thailand's climate as well as yielding a high cannabidiol…

Daily Record

Dogs might be able to 'see' with their noses, new study suggests

The research reveals how dogs experience and navigate the world, and the senior author hopes that it offers some comfort to owners of blind pups.

Daily Mirror

Dogs might actually be able to 'see' with their noses, a new study finds

Researchers at Cornell University in New York discovered that vision and smell are actually connected in the brains of dogs - which has never been found in any other species, and explains why blind pups can still play fetch

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The Independent UK

She was an ice skating Olympic hopeful who wound up on heroin and in jail. Now she’s taking on the prison system

Author Keri Blakinger went from star athlete to jailed heroin addict and social justice crusader. She speaks to Melissa Whitworth about her journey and what prison taught her about America’s broken system

Bangkok Post

A personal reflection on Thailand as a nation

Historian alone is an inadequate description. Charnvit Kasetsiri is a historian-activist. In 1973, he wrote a pioneering history of Ayutthaya as a Cornell University doctorate, published by Oxford University Press. He taught at Thammasat University for five decades and briefly served as rector. He has presented on Thai history at…

The Hindu

Future looms dark for 48% of bird species

The State of the World’s Birds says 13.5% of 10,994 recognised extant species are currently threatened with extinction

Benzinga

New York Prepares For Billion-Dollar Marijuana Industry, Launches Cannabis Workforce Initiative

Now that the great state of New York has fully legalized cannabis and future participants are already applying for business licenses, the Workforce Development Institute and Cornell University have teamed up to form the Cannabis Workforce Initiative (CWI).

USA Today Sports Media Group

Meet Phazione McClurge, Indiana State’s gem of a WR prospect

Check out Draft Wire's exclusive interview with Indiana State wide receiver prospect Phazione McClurge

The Independent UK

Cornell University accused of failing Uyghur student after Chinese classmates walk out over genocide debate

When Rizwangul NurMuhammad spoke up about genocide, her Ivy League classmates walked out. Bevan Hurley writes

The Independent UK

Cornell University accused of failing Uyghur student after Chinese classmates walk out over genocide debate

When Rizwangul NurMuhammad spoke up about genocide, her Ivy League classmates walked out. Bevan Hurley writes

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