Cornell Chronicle is reporting that Cornell University is leading a project to integrate robots into U.S. orchards. It also said a midterm forecast strongly favors Democrats to secure a House majority.
In campus news, Edouard Kopp has been appointed director of the Johnson Museum, and the ‘Rivers of Ice’ exhibit is showcasing the retreat of glaciers. The Chronicle reported the death of Cornell science educator David Kornreich, Ph.D. ’01, at 52. The Lab of Ornithology is set to host its annual Migration Celebration.
On the research front, antifungal therapy has shown promise in restoring the gut microbiome for IBD patients. Health systems are collaborating to address homelessness, and a bipartisan fisheries management law is anticipated to expand environmental DNA (eDNA) use. A new model is also aiding scientists in developing improved protein-degrading therapies. Cornell Law School’s Gautam Hans discussed civil liberties and free expression on the "Research Matters" podcast.