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Freedom of expression is the 'essence of our democracy,' according to Faust Rossi

Faust Rossi, Cornell professor of law, described a landmark First Amendment case in a lecture March 13 at One Day University in New York City.

Sex proteins may help combat mosquito-borne diseases

Findings about male mosquito proteins could eventually lead to new ways to control the female mosquitoes that spread the dengue and yellow fever viruses. (March 16, 2011)

Research is main crop at Thompson Research Farm

Cornell's Homer C. Thompson Vegetable Research Farm in Freeville, N.Y., has 110 acres, including 77 research plots where faculty and students study agricultural issues. (March 16, 2011)

Japanese students, volunteers organize relief efforts <br /> for tsunami victims

Japanese and other students at Cornell have mobilized relief efforts around campus to raise funds, awareness and support for Japan, which experienced a devastating earthquake and tsunami last week. (March 16, 2011)

Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar co-hosts international diabetes symposium

More than 650 scientists, physicians and other health care practitioners gathered in Doha for the XVII International DALM Symposium on Diabetes, Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome, March 14-16. (March 16, 2011)

Ratan Tata says inspiration for Nano was safety

Concern for the safety of Indian families riding scooters--- and doodles he made in the boardroom - led to the development of the Tata Nano, Ratan Tata '59, B.Arch. '62 said at a symposium on the car. (March 16, 2011)

Organ conference, festival showcases music of Berlin, research and a rich sound

A conference and concert festival celebrating the new baroque organ highlighted music of early 1700s Berlin, scientific research, organ design, and the musical passions of a Prussian princess. (March 16, 2011)

Gene identified that causes neural tube defects in mice

Cornell scientists led by Patrick Stover have reported that they have identified a gene that causes neural tube defects (spina bifada and anencephaly) in laboratory mice. (March 15, 2011)

The entire Cornell Web space will be archived

The Internet Archive will create periodic snapshots of the entire Cornell Web space and other scholarly and historically important sites outside of Cornell. (March 15, 2011)

American Indian Program remains in Caldwell during CALS construction

Caldwell Hall will continue to house the American Indian Program during construction on the Ag Quad, after consultation between AIP constituents and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences administrators. (March 15, 2011)

Gleason will dig into King Herod's palaces in NYC talk

In a March 23 lecture at the 92nd St. Y in Manhattan, landscape architect and archaeologist Kathryn Gleason will discuss King Herod's ambitious building program.

Middle Eastern protests are result of 'diffusion effect,' says government professor

Government professor Valerie Bunce discussed the Middle Eastern protests and their likelihood of success March 10 on West Campus at a small gathering in Keeton House. (March 15, 2011)