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Scientists map key oceanic unknowns in climate interventions

Researchers review climate intervention strategies to cut emissions and improve oceanic health.

NYC residents agree: heat pumps improve comfort

Residents of a 10-unit apartment building retrofitted with electric heat pumps preferred the pumps to their oil-fueled boiler.

Bitcoin Mining is Being Used to Offset Heating Costs in Greenhouses and Homes

Cornell scientists discover cancer-fighting silica particles

Is NYC’s controversial $9 toll working? The data is in.

Wearable health devices could generate a million tons of e-waste by 2050

Study examines carbon footprint of wearable health tech

A new study examines the growing demand and environmental impact of wearable health care devices such as glucose monitors and ultrasound patches, and offers potential solutions to reduce their carbon footprint.

Cornell-developed particles supercharge cancer immunotherapy

A class of ultrasmall fluorescent core-shell silica nanoparticles developed at Cornell is showing an unexpected ability to rally the immune system against melanoma and dramatically improve the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy.

27 Million Fewer Car Trips: Life After a Year of Congestion Pricing

Record-breaking drilling expedition solves massive earthquake mystery