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Most of us take our sense of smell for granted. Under the hood, however, it’s an incredibly complex biological phenomenon. Millions of specialized neurons in the human nasal cavity bind to molecules floating in air, setting off a wave of bioelectrical signals that trigger a vast web of circuits in…

This Sunday, Aug. 14, is National Financial Awareness Day, a good reminder to take investing and saving seriously in order to build financial stability and prepare for the future.  To learn more about finance, The Daily spoke with Gregory Harmon, assistant professor of banking and finance at…

Case Western Reserve University, other prominent research institutions collaborate in two new National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers; funding could reach $100M over 10 years Case Western Reserve University faculty will work with colleagues from across the country on a pair of…

Some things tie all humans together, and among them is seeing the moon hanging in the sky, night after night. Tonight, that moon will appear bigger and brighter than normal as its orbit brings it closer to Earth than usual—a celestial phenomenon known as a supermoon. Technically, it’s a Sturgeon…

August is National Black Business Month, a time that celebrates and promotes the support of Black-owned businesses in the United States. In honor of this month, The Daily sat down with several Case Western Reserve University students, alumni, faculty and staff members who double as business owners…

CWRU, California lab to share science, technology ideas; enable student opportunities, internships; pursue joint science interests The leaders of Case Western Reserve University and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) signed an agreement yesterday to accelerate their efforts in shared…

Zemene Tegegn, a master’s student in chemical engineering, traveled back to his roots this summer to work with students at the high school he attended in his home village of Delo Mena, Ethiopia. As a Gelfand Global Fellow participating in the Gelfand Global STEMpower Initiative, Tegegn is helping…

Bibliophiles, unite! National Book Lover’s Day is today, Aug. 9—a day that encourages people to limit technology and immerse themselves in the literary world. Whether you’re a fan of science fiction, romance, action and adventure, fantasy, or another genre, take some time to dive into a good book…

In 2016, Cleveland City Council passed a policy to raise the legal age to purchase tobacco products in the city from 18 to 21. Today, the legislation—known as Tobacco 21—is in effect and, according to research by Case Western Reserve University’s Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods…

This article is part of a series highlighting student involvement in research at Case Western Reserve University by Carson Smith, a PhD student in the Department of Pathology. Smith is passionate about research and science communication—and where they intersect. August is upon us, and as some…