The Cornell Chronicle is reporting that the oarfish, a giant fish rarely spotted by humans, is inspiring the design of a large underwater robot. It said the fish has hundreds of unique dorsal fin rays that help propel it forward.
The Chronicle also is reporting that the removal of neck lymph nodes is linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline. It said the surgery may interfere with cerebrospinal fluid drainage from the brain, contributing to impairment.
In a separate item, the Chronicle is reporting that an analysis of 1.5 million petitions on Change.org showed that AI writing assistance altered the wording of petitions but did not improve their outcomes.
The Chronicle also is reporting that Greg Morrisett, the Jack and Rilla Neafsey Dean of Cornell Tech, said a wide range of AI companies in every sector have come to New York City because that is where the funding is, in a report by The City Reporter.
It said Ariel Avgar of the ILR School told Forbes that students think employers want to see a 4.0 grade point average, but what employers really want is someone who got through a tough class with a B.