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11 problems music can solve Mental Floss: Among other benefits, music can help lessen the damaging effects of brain damage. "We are just starting to understand how powerful music can be. We don't know what the limits are," said Michael De Georgia, Maxeen Stone and John A. Flower Endowed Chair in…

Myths and legends on college campuses still resonate The Plain Dealer: The legend of the gargoyle on Amasa Stone Chapel made the list of myths that permeate college campuses across Northeast Ohio.

Superman belongs to Warner Bros, not heirs of Man of Steel co-creator Jerome Siegel, court rules The Plain Dealer: An appeals court ruled that Superman belongs to Warner Bros., even though an agreement with the co-creator’s family was never finalized. "[M]uch like Superman comics themselves, where…

Methods for building employee loyalty Entrepreneur: Diane Bergeron, assistant professor of organizational behavior, provided techniques to help build employee loyalty—including understanding their needs. "As in any relationship, if you get what you need, you're more likely to stay," she said.

'Lincoln,' 'Life of Pi' lead diverse Oscar nominees field USA Today: Nominations for the 85th annual Oscars were announced yesterday, but due to the wide range of nominated films, "there is really no front-runner for Oscar," said Louis Giannetti, emeritus professor of film. "Even the director's…

Case Western Reserve insulin research may mean key to better, new treatments for diabetics The Plain Dealer: As a part of an international team, researchers at Case Western Reserve University have discovered how insulin interacts with cells. “These findings carry profound implications for diabetes…

The ramifications of a technologically enhanced military KPCC: Law and bioethics professor Maxwell Mehlman explained his recent research on military human enhancements, which can make soldiers stronger and faster, but also include great inherent risks.

Headed for the moon someday? Here are some spots you might not want to miss Washington Post: In December, a company announced plans to offer trips to the moon in 2020. Chris Mihos, professor of astronomy, gave his top sight-seeing spot: “I’d totally go to the Sea of Tranquillity and visit the…

Fiscal cliff fall out ideastream: Kathryn Lavelle, the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor of World Affairs, joined a panel of Northeast Ohio elected officials on The Sound of Ideas to discuss the fiscal cliff tax deal.

Dean: There’s no oversupply of lawyers Bloomberg Law: As a follow-up to his New York Times op-ed, School of Law Dean Lawrence Mitchell joined Bloomberg News to discuss rising costs of law school tuition, job opportunities for law students and trends in the law school field.