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Chris Kitchen Richard Nally holding a K3 surface
Klarman Fellows

Klarman Fellow blends physics and math to explore string theory

Cornell Chronicle

Richard Nally will spend his three-year fellowship seeking to understand the mathematical structures at the root of gravity and quantum mechanics.

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ESA/Rosetta/MPS A close-up examination of Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko reveals dancing gravel, whirling icy debris and transient, movable depressions on its smooth terrain, courtesy of photos from the Rosetta mission.
Astronomy

Comet 67P emits ancient molecular oxygen from its nucleus

Cornell Chronicle

After a European spacecraft rendezvoused with Comet 67P about seven years ago, astronomers now have found a cosmic revelation: It emits molecular oxygen drawn from its nucleus.

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Jason Koski/Cornell University Cornell's Arts Quad in early spring
History

American slavery focus of Becker Series in History

Cornell Chronicle

The lecture series will link the economic relationship between the northern and southern United States, following 'plantation goods,' in three talks by Seth Rockman, associate professor of history at Brown University.

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Provided This Fermi surface shows the arrangement of electrons in a copper-oxide high temperature superconductor before the “critical point,” after which many of them disappear. Research by Brad Ramshaw’s lab connects the disappearance with magnetism.
Physics

Magnetism helps electrons vanish in high-temp superconductors

Cornell Chronicle

Cornell physicist’s discovery could lead to the engineering of high-temp superconducting properties into materials useful for quantum computing, medical imaging.

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History/Classics

Ancient Rome offers insight into Russian aggression

A&S Communications

Barry Strauss, professor of history and classics, says that a glance at ancient Rome may help in trying to understand Putin and the subject of war crimes.

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Government

Putin unlikely to face ICC for war crimes in Ukraine

A&S Communications

Oumar Ba, assistant professor of government provides context on the International Criminal Court as casualties mount in the war waged by Russia against Ukraine.

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Quantum Science

$10M gift boosts quantum science at Cornell

Cornell Chronicle

The gift will support study of the mysterious behavior of matter at atomic and subatomic scales, strengthening the university’s position as a leader in quantum science and technology.

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Sreang Hok/Cornell University Members of the Cornell community gathered March 4 on Ho Plaza for a vigil showing solidarity with the people of Ukraine, organized by the Cornell Interfaith Council.
International

Experts: Ukraine war puts world in ‘uncharted territory’

Cornell Chronicle

Clarity about the goals of sanctions against Russia will be key to attempts to de-escalate the conflict, Cornell faculty experts said during a March 4 panel discussion.

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Literatures in English

Ling Ma, MFA ’15 to read from her fiction on March 10

Cornell Chronicle

“Severance” by ‘brilliant and exciting new writer” Ling Ma, MFA ’15, has received numerous awards.

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Public Engagement

Award-winning journalist offers master class on science storytelling

A&S Communications

The class will cover how to turn discoveries in science and mathematics into compelling, accurate narratives that engage lay readers and scientists alike.

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Music

Big Red Icon aims to unite, celebrate student musicians

Cornell Chronicle

Big Red Icon is a competition for student bands from across the university that is designed to help rebuild, uplift and connect musicians from all musical traditions. Winners will be given an opportunity to perform at Slope Day Events.

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Romance studies

diacritics journal turns 50

A&S Communications

The journal, which is a review of contemporary criticism, is celebrating with an anniversary blog.

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Humanities

Podcast episode presents undergraduate research on Goldwin Smith

Cornell Chronicle

In the Society for the Humanities podcast, two undergraduate researchers share information they uncovered about the fraught legacy of nineteenth century historian Goldwin Smith.

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Government

Tenant groups build power in marginalized communities

Cornell Chronicle

Scholars have overlooked tenant organizations as a crucial source of political power in the most precarious communities, according to new research co-authored by Jamila Michener.

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Provided People celebrate Russia’s Constitution Day on June 12, 2018, with a ‘village dance’ event in Ekaterinburg.
Sociology

People rethink nationalist beliefs in uncertain times

Cornell Chronicle

Based on an in-depth study of ordinary people in Russia, new research explores how citizens engage with the principles of nationalism in making sense of disruptive social change.