Cornell University

Cornell study finds upskilling picks fuel resentment among top performers

A Cornell University study examined how companies decide which employees receive training and development opportunities, finding that these allocation decisions often generate discontent, particularly among high performers who feel overlooked. The research comes as employers have been cutting training budgets while redirecting spending toward AI adoption.

fastcompany.com · 2026-09-25

Cornell researchers restore aging lithium-ion battery electrodes without shredding them

Cornell University scientists created a process called Direct Electrode-to-Electrode Regeneration (DEER) that revives worn EV battery electrodes by chemically stripping excess solid electrolyte interphase buildup rather than shredding cells into raw materials. Treated electrodes recovered up to 95% of original capacity and degraded more slowly than untreated batteries, and a second treatment round restored capacity to 90% even after prior regeneration.

techspot.com · 2026-09-18