- Jan 5, 2026
- by James Dean, Cornell Chronicle
- Holistic Human Health
As flu cases surge, why don’t more people vaccinate?
People base vaccination decisions less on raw facts than on intuition about them, and how that “gist” aligns with their core values, new psychology research finds.
Jennifer Thompson
- Mar 6, 2025
- Community Engagement
Neuroscience helps teachers empower students and themselves
- Jul 8, 2025
4-H teens come to Cornell to explore potential career paths
Cornell hosted more than 180 middle and high school students from across New York state for the annual 4-H Career Explorations Conference, held June 25-27.
- Sep 24, 2025
- by James Dean, Cornell Chronicle
- Social Impact + Justice
How some 911 callers become criminal suspects
Failing to express expected levels of emotion and urgency may trigger suspicion that 911 callers are participants in the crime they are reporting – potentially the first step toward a wrongful conviction.
- Mar 18, 2026
- by James Dean, Cornell Chronicle
- Holistic Human Health, Social Impact + Justice
Self-esteem, openness to LGBTQ peers helps all high schoolers
For teens transitioning to high school – an anxious time for many – inclusive environments may benefit not only those identifying as LGBTQ but majority-group peers.
- May 12, 2026
- Holistic Human Health
Why many women cannot make enough breast milk
Yarden Golan Maor, assistant professor in nutritional science, discusses the biological basis for cases of low milk supply.
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