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CWRU’s new lifelong learning program unveils offerings Cleveland Jewish News: The Laura and Alvin Siegal Lifelong Learning Program at Case Western Reserve University will offer more than 90 courses and activities this fall on campus and at other locations throughout the Cleveland area. “Our…

Ohio farmer reaped rare meteorite, expert says The Columbus Dispatch: Years ago in his cornfield, a Crawford County farmer found a 59-pound hunk of what some experts believe is a pallasite meteorite. He took it to the Richland Astronomical Society’s monthly meeting two weeks ago and it’s being…

Mr. Know-It-All: Super villains, porcine smarts, and network netiquette Wired: Plenty of parents likely have wondered if their child’s obsession with playing the villain in a game of pretend is a cause for concern. But psychology professor Sandra Russ says it’s completely normal: “Kids have to…

Gonorrhea becoming resistant to last available class of antibiotics The Plain Dealer: Gonorrhea, the second most commonly reported infectious disease in the U.S., is becoming resistant to the last class of antibiotics available to treat it. The bacteria that causes gonorrhea is notoriously good at…

Back to school and back to anxiety part II Psychology Today: In the second installation of her back-to-school series, Amy Przeworski, assistant professor of psychology, gives 10 ways to reduce children’s anxiety about returning to school. Tips include starting a routine before the child goes back…

Appellate court decision on Cleveland tow truck law champions city's 'home-rule' power The Plain Dealer: An Ohio appeals court ruled that a state law unconstitutionally limits Cleveland’s right to regulate tow truck operators, a victory for the “home-rule” authority of cities. How the Supreme…

Even low blood lead levels linked to gout risk Reuters: Even relatively low levels of lead in the blood may be linked to increased risk of gout, according to a recently published study. Ashwini R. Sehgal, the Duncan Neuhauser Professor of Community Health Improvement, wrote an editorial that…

Off shore wind power ideastream: Iwan Alexander, professor of engineering, discusses the potential promise of off shore wind power, including how it will help the U.S. meet its goal of having 20 percent of power coming from wind by 2030.

Back to school and back to anxiety, part I Psychology Today: Amy Przeworski, assistant professor of psychology, writes about the back-to-school anxiety children may face. She explains how to recognize anxiety, the differences between different anxiety and related disorders and how to get help.

CWRU to host center focused on shale study Crain’s Cleveland Business: The university has created the Center for Shale Energy Research and Education to allow researchers to study different aspects of the region’s shale rush, from economic to environmental effects. “We want to use the expertise of…