Dogs sniff out devastating spotted lanternflies for early detection

Growers and conservationists have a new weapon to detect invasive spotted lanternflies early and limit their spread: dogs trained to sniff out egg masses that overwinter in vineyards and forests.

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Cornell’s Information and Decision Science Laboratory is designing a better – and safer – future for transportation with the help of a 20-by-20-foot “smart” scaled city and a fleet of small motorized cars, drones, cameras and virtual reality technology.

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NPR

Matthew Zipple, postdoctoral associate, discusses a new study out of Cornell that suggests that a mouse's luck in early life can determine success as an adult.

The Wall Street Journal

Vanessa Bohns, professor of organizational behavior, explains what to add to a wins list.

The Guardian

Highlight of Cornell research which found that unhealthy food on a kitchen counter was associated with higher BMI.

The Atlantic

Alex Susskind, professor of food and beverage management, explains why coffee is the “last to go” when people are cutting back on meals out.

The Independent

Article highlights research from Cornell which shows that contracted pupils during sleep may indicate the brain is replaying new memories. At the same time, a dilated one may hint at older memories being relived.

Boston Globe

Risa Lieberwitz, professor of labor and employment law, says “They don’t just happen out of the blue. They happen because there is an ongoing problem of governance, respect for academic freedom, addressing financial issues, or just because the faculty feels ignored.”