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Cornell helps regional food system project battle food insecurity in Northeast

Cornell researchers are part of a $5 million project to determine whether greater reliance on regionally produced foods could improve food access and affordability for disadvantaged communities. (May 17, 2011)

Engineers 'learn to learn how' in communications course

The Engineering Communications Program enables undergraduate engineering students to develop strategies for learning to act effectively and efficiently as communicators. (May 17, 2011)

Generations reunite to celebrate astronomer Haynes

More than 100 people gathered May 14 and 15 for a symposium, 'Galaxies: not WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get),' celebrating Haynes' 60th birthday. (May 17, 2011)

Artificial tissue promotes skin growth in wounds

Tissue grafts designed by Cornell scientists promote vascular growth, hasten healing and encourage healthy skin to invade wounds. (May 16, 2011)

Atomic-level understanding of crystal ceramics could lead to low-power memory devices

Researchers used theoretical calculations to understand exactly why and how a particular crystalline ceramic, a layered perovskite, is simultaneously ferroelectric and ferromagnetic. (May 16, 2011)

Associate professor Antonio DiTommaso named first Richard C. Call Director of Agricultural Sciences

Antonio DiTommaso, associate professor of crop and soil sciences, has been named the first Richard C. Call Director of Agricultural Sciences, thanks to a $1 million gift from Call and his wife. (May 16, 2011)

New book unveils reform and defilement in ancient Israel

Lauren Monroe of Near Eastern studies has authored the book, 'Josiah's Reform and the Dynamics of Defilement: Israelite Rites of Violence and the Making of a Biblical Text.' (May 16, 2011)

University Avenue excavation locates Fall Creek oil source

Excavation work at 726 University Ave. ended after a previously unknown oil tank was discovered about four feet below the parking lot. Its oil was pumped out and the tank removed. (May 16, 2011)

Cornell Student United Way wins national award

With new events to increase awareness, the Cornell Student United Way received the inaugural United Way Worldwide Student United Way Campus Organization of the Year award May 6. (May 16, 2011)

Two students and staff member named local heroes

Michael Hyon '13, Heather Schopper '12 and Peter Smallidge, director of the Arnot Forest, were recognized as 'local heroes' at the Red Cross 2011 Real Heroes Award breakfast April 29. (May 16, 2011)

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What previous researchers thought might be a supersolid transition in helium is better explained by changes in the solid's resistance to shearing, according to Cornell research. (May 12, 2011)

Nancy Hinkley's focus at ILR institute is to help those <br />with disabilities

Nancy Hinkley of the ILR School's Employment and Disability Institute draws on her life experiences to help young people with disabilities. (May 12, 2011)