Why we’re skeptical of the emotions we see on our screens

If you’ve poured your heart out on social media about a political issue, it might have felt cathartic – but likely was not persuasive, Cornell research finds.

A stable sense of purpose helps teens navigate life’s challenges

Like their emotions and self-esteem, teenagers’ sense of purpose fluctuates day to day, and those who experience it steadily – not just intensely – may benefit most.

Center for Racial Justice and Equitable Futures names 2026 faculty fellows

The Center for Racial Justice and Equitable Futures at Cornell University has named five faculty fellows from across three colleges and five departments to its inaugural cohort.

Around Cornell

The nature cure: Encouraging well-being in the workplace

Cornell researchers have found that changes or improvements in workplace policy, culture and outdoor amenities could facilitate more time outdoors to aid well-being for staff.

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.

Course introduces students to constructive disagreement

A new class, Disagreement, co-developed by Arts and Sciences Dean Peter John Loewen, helps students learn how to confront and move through disagreements at work, at home, in their communities and in society.

Research Matters: Learning from ‘the armpit of the internet’

This week’s episode of Research Matters features misinformation expert Claire Wardle, discussing how today’s information ecosystem has become increasingly polluted by misleading and emotionally charged content that spreads faster than facts.

AI assistants can sway writers’ attitudes, even when they’re watching for bias

Cornell Tech researchers found that writers who used biased AI auto-suggestions saw their views gravitate toward the AI’s positions without their realizing it — even when they were made aware of the biased AI.

Distant past may expose companies to claims of hypocrisy

Companies risk being criticized as hypocritical when their words and deeds don’t match – even if those discrepancies are decades apart.