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Library's papyrus leads to an ancient detective story

Library staff have uncovered new meaning in an Egyptian papyrus scroll purchased by Andrew Dickson White’s 1889. The papyrus, as well as several other Egypt-related artifacts, are on exhibition through June 15.

Fences come down, nets go up on bridges

Cornell has begun removing the temporary fencing that has been on seven bridges on and around campus since 2010. This follows the installation of horizontal nets made of tensile steel mesh on the bridges.

'Folding materials' researchers earn NSF grant

Cornell researchers Jenny Sabin and Dan Luo are collaborating on a project to develop new and intricate chemical, biological and architectural materials for a variety of nano- to macro-scale applications.

Makers of 'Splat' to attend startup summer camp

A device that plugs into a smartphone to transform it into a video game console has caught the attention of a global venture capital firm.

President Skorton recognizes staff for excellent work

Five staff members were recipients of the new Individual and Management Excellence Awards and the President's Award of Excellence at an inaugural luncheon, May 9.

Law School report targets Argentine women prisoners

Cornell Law School's Avon Global Center for Women and Justice and International Human Rights Clinic has issued a report on Argentine women in prison and recommends reform of drug sentencing.

Parking permit changes take effect July 1

New self-service for short-term parking and changes to parking permit areas and fees, beginning July 1, were announced by Transportation Services.

Wizards of odds: Alpha Delta Phi raises $11K for charity

The fraternity donated the funds to Ithaca Public Education Initiative, a nonprofit that facilitates community connections and support for students and teachers in the Ithaca City School District.

Things to Do, May 17-24

Events on campus this week include the Mayfest chamber music festival; a reading by graduating MFA writers; Museum Day at the Johnson Museum of Art; and a lecture on the art of birdsong.

For social spiders, preying together aids younger siblings

Cornell researchers studying Australian social huntsman spiders have discovered that younger siblings thrive when raised in nests with older siblings.

Cornell, Iowa share $10.6M obesity, hypertension grant

A Cornell researcher collaborating with colleagues at the University of Iowa is part of a five-year, $10.6 million grant to study the role of the brain in links between obesity and high blood pressure.

Clam fossils divulge secrets of ecologic stability

Clam fossils from the middle Devonian era – some 380 million years ago – now yield a better paleontological picture of the capacity of ecosystems to remain stable in the face of environmental change.