Biodegradable ‘heat bombs’ safely target specific cells

Cornell researchers developed a new way to safely heat up specific areas inside the body by using biodegradable polymers that contain tiny water pockets, a technology that could lead to precise and noninvasive diagnostics and therapeutics.

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Cornell experts are available to discuss dairy safety in the wake of FDA milk testing suspensions.

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The Georgia electric school bus factory shows the far-reaching consequences of Trump’s federal funding cuts

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Compassionate hospitality leaders gather for a 100-year tradition at Cornell University

The article details the creation of Hotel Ezra Cornell (HEC) at The Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration and how HEC has become one of the most unique and enduring student-led conferences in the world.

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Immigration fight moves to the workplace

“The growth of unions for the past 10 to 15 years has been hugely driven by immigrant workers,” says Paul Ortiz, a professor of labor history

The Guardian

Skintight leggings or baggy joggers? What your gymwear says about you – and the world

Samantha Noelle Sheppard, associate professor of cinema and media studies, discusses why women may opt for a mix of tight and baggy clothing in the gym.

Yahoo Finance

This week in Trumponomics: The looming import shortage

Jason Judd, executive director of the Global Labor Institute, explains how manufacturers and workers are impacted by Trump administration tariffs and import and export metrics.

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Musk could lose billions of dollars depending on how spat with Trump unfolds

Sarah Kreps, professor of government and public policy, details the ramifications of the fallout between Elon Musk and President Trump.

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