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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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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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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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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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Liz Schneider-Cohen New York Baroque Dance Company dancers Julia Bengtsson and Matt Ting performing in Opera Lafayette’s production of Venus and Adonis.
Music

NYC, CU artists collaborate for “quarrelsome” opera production

A&S Communications

The opera centers on a pivotal moment in French operatic history known as the “War of the Buffoons.”

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International relations

China must protect own interests in decision to provide Russia aid

A&S Communications

Arts & Sciences China experts comment today as a U.S. national security advisor is expected to meet with a top Chinese diplomat; the first high-level talks between the two countries since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began.

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Jewish Studies

Abergel illuminates Israeli Black Panthers’ struggle

Cornell Chronicle

On March 22 co-founder and former leader of the Israeli Black Panthers will give a talk, "Darkness in the Holy Land: The Israeli Black Panthers’ Struggle for Human Rights and Against Racism."

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Literatures in English

Ilya Kaminsky to read from poetry collections March 24

Cornell Chronicle

Poet, translator, and essayist Ilya Kaminsky will read poems, discuss his collections “Dancing in Odessa” and “Deaf Republic,” and speak about his new work on March 24.

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Student experiences

A&S Student starts first term on Ithaca's Common Council

A&S Communications

A&S student Jorge Defendini '22, a new member of Ithaca's Common Council, is focusing on environment and housing issues.

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Ehimetalor Akhere Unuabona/Unsplash Ukrainians In London gather outside Downing street in February.
International relations

Cornell historian says Russia’s war on Ukraine could be a catalyst

A&S Communications

Ukraine’s President Vladimir Zelensky spoke to the U.S. Congress on March 16 in a direct appeal for help as Russia continues its bombardment. The war might result in new forms of international cooperation, says Cristina Florea, assistant professor of history.