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Surprised by the light: lessons from a junkyard Psychology Today: Julie Exline, associate professor of psychology, began blogging for Psychology Today at the start of the New Year. In her first blog, she writes about how gems of spiritual life turn up in unexpected places.

Stabilizing, breaking up clot key to Clinton's recovery WRAL: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton suffered a blood clot in her head, but it is not affecting the brain tissue itself, said Cathy Sila, professor of neurology. “Having said that, if the clot obstructed blood from draining out of her…

The new Congress and Hillary Clinton's past and future KCRW: Karen Beckwith, the Flora Stone Mather Professor of Political Science, was featured on a panel to discuss Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s potential presidential run in 2016.

2013 small-business trends to watch CNBC: In a list of five small-business trends for this year, Scott Shane, the A. Malachi Mixon III Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies, weighed in. Small businesses are not pulling in enough revenue to allow expansion and, thus, loans. "And there's evidence…

Academic Minute: Empathy and analytic thought Inside Higher Ed: In last week’s “Academic Minute,” Anthony Jack, assistant professor of cognitive science, philosophy and psychology, discussed why it’s difficult to be analytical and empathetic at the same time.

5 issues small business owners will face in 2013 Associated Press: The new year brings uncertainty for small business owners, and this uncertainty could lead to continued caution. "Uncertainty is the bane of every small business," said Scott Shane, the A. Malchi Mixon III Professor of…

Diabetes: 5 dos and don’ts for insulin therapy Healthagy: Ann Williams, research associate in the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, provides tips to manage insulin therapy for individuals with Type 2 diabetes.

Suicide risk can help us understand school shootings CNN: There is no distinct profile of school shooters, but lessons can be learned through the study of suicide risk, Daniel Flannery, director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention, Research and Education, wrote in an op-ed. “Developing a…

Hillary Clinton: What's next for the top diplomat and presidential aspirant? Global Post: Many people predict Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will run for president in 2016. “It is much too early to be having this conversation,” said Karen Beckwith, Flora Stone Mather Professor of Political…

Mars, Maya and God particles: Science rocked in 2012 USA Today: Alzheimer’s disease research led by professor Gary Landreth is named one of the top 10 science findings of 2012. Landreth’s research team found that a drug previously approved to treat skin cancer reversed some symptoms of Alzheimer’s…