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Cornell researchers developed a new way to safely heat up specific areas inside the body by using biodegradable polymers that contain tiny water pockets, a technology that could lead to precise and noninvasive diagnostics and therapeutics.

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Samantha Noelle Sheppard, associate professor of cinema and media studies, discusses why women may opt for a mix of tight and baggy clothing in the gym.

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Jason Judd, executive director of the Global Labor Institute, explains how manufacturers and workers are impacted by Trump administration tariffs and import and export metrics.

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Musk could lose billions of dollars depending on how spat with Trump unfolds

Sarah Kreps, professor of government and public policy, details the ramifications of the fallout between Elon Musk and President Trump.

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Drone attacks are the new front in war. NATO is trying to catch up

“This is more than an isolated incident — it’s a glimpse into the character of future conflict, where war won’t be confined to neatly drawn front lines,” said James Patton Rogers, a drone warfare expert at the Brooks School. 

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Tallying Trump’s online posting frenzy: 2,262 ‘truths’ in 132 days

Despite Truth Social’s smaller following, the platform plays an important role as a feeder for pro-Trump talking points to MAGA influencers, said Claire Wardle, associate professor of communication.

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Canada hates us, but it's not all Trump's fault.

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