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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 · Mar 7, 2023

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 · Feb 21, 2023

$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 · Feb 6, 2023

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 · Nov 9, 2022

AI robots use patterns, not grammar

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

Salon · Nov 2, 2022

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 · Oct 19, 2022

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 · Sep 26, 2022

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 · Sep 1, 2022

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.”

Tribune News Service · Aug 26, 2022

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,”

Benzinga · Aug 24, 2022