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Biofuel cells may turn cockroaches into cyborgs MSNBC: Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have used a fuel cell to harness the sugars in a cockroach’s body and convert the sugar into electricity. “If you want to be futuristic, one may use the energy stored to try to control the neurolog...

The year ahead in IT, 2012 Inside Higher Ed: Lev Gonick, vice president for information technology and chief information officer, shared his predictions for higher education IT trends in 2012. Predictions range from next-generation network infrastructure to active collaboration classrooms, from mob...

This week on Kaleidoscope–December 25, 2011 NewsNet5: Henry Adams, professor of American art, appeared on Kaleidoscope to discuss the Cleveland Public Library’s Kokoon Arts Klub exhibit, on display until Jan. 30. “The Kokoon Klub was responsible for introducing the whole approach of modern art to C...

America’s prettiest neighborhoods Forbes: Case Western Reserve University’s home, University Circle, is named one of America’s 10 prettiest neighborhoods. “With a symphony orchestra, an art museum, a natural history museum and planetarium, and a botanical garden, Cleveland’s University Circle offer...

Ohio, neighboring states, eagerly wait for decision on ethane “cracker” Ideastream: Ohio is competing to be the home of Shell Oil Co.’s petrochemical refinery, or “cracker.” Geology associate professor Beverly Saylor explains the chemical process called cracking and why it’s gaining prominence. “A ...

The awkward art of neighborhood naming The Atlantic Cities: Cities around the country are working to reinforce current names or rename neighborhoods to instill a sense of connectedness with residents. Claudia J. Coulton, Lillian F. Harris Professor of Urban Research & Social Change, said understand...

Case Western Reserve University President Barbara Snyder Ideastream: President Barbara R. Snyder was the featured guest on The Sound of Ideas to discuss Case Western Reserve University’s success, its place in Cleveland and more....

Bill Memberg adapts toys for kids with special needs The Plain Dealer: Senior biomedical engineer Bill Memberg is highlighted in the newspaper’s Community Heroes series for his work with RePlay for Kids, which repairs and adapts toys for children with disabilities....

New year holds hope for particles, planets The Columbus Dispatch: The search for dark matter—the essential, invisible glue that holds the universe together—is listed in a prediction of 2012 science discoveries. “We hope to be going into dark-matter-search mode by the early fall,” said Tom Shutt, as...

Jimmy Dimora trial expected to produce explosive testimony, larger-than-life characters The Plain Dealer: The public-corruption trial of former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora is scheduled to begin Jan. 9. “It’s going to be tough sledding for the defense,” said Lewis Katz, John C. Hutchin...