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How did Earth's continents form? Leading theory may be in doubt

Geologists and planetary scientists are rethinking how Earth's continents may have formed after discovering that the leading theory may not be possible after all.

Space

Giving up my Watford season ticket was not just easy but an inevitable decision

Turning your back is deemed treachery but the last frayed cords of connection with the club have snapped and this Watford team make me feel nothing

The Guardian - UK

Free speech should be defended against ‘illiberal impulses’

Martha Pollack at Cornell University rejects the pernicious premise that universities should protect students from offensive ideas. Her example is worth emulating.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Mystery solved: Scientists ID Caribbean sea urchin killer

Scientists have found the source of a mysterious outbreak that killed sea urchins across the Caribbean last year

The Independent UK

CPS students surprised with $40,000 Amazon scholarship: ‘If you have the ambition you can go do it’

Thirteen CPS students will receive $40,000 over four years to study computer science or related fields this fall as part of the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship.

Chicago Sun-Times

Looming behind antibiotic resistance is another huge threat—antibiotic tolerance

By understanding why bacteria have the ability to become tolerant, researchers hope to develop ways to avoid the spread of this ability.

Fortune

Cornell University President's and Provost's Statement Rejecting Student Assembly Call for Trigger Warning Mandate

The call was for trigger warnings for "any traumatic content that may be discussed, including but not limited to: sexual assault, domestic violence, self-harm, suicide, child abuse, racial hate crimes, transphobic violence, homophobic harassment, xenophobia."

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A Town Without Zoning Fights To Stay Free

In Caroline, New York, officials are trying to impose the city's first zoning code. These residents won't have it.

Reason

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

The Guardian - UK

$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.

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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

WEKU

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.

The Independent UK

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

Salon

AI robots use patterns, not grammar

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

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The Conversation

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 Guardian - US

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

Tribune News Service

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.”

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.

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