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Four Reasons Why Your Small Business Is A JOB (Just Over Broke) Forbes: Small businesses can be powerful, but there are two main messages entrepreneurs must understand, said Scott Shane, A. Malachi Mixon Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies.

Surprising health benefits of garlic and onions The Huffington Post: Some research shows that onions and garlic may be key to lower rates of cancer and heart disease, including a study done at CWRU in the 1990s showing that garlic may help reduce the occurrence rate of pre-cancerous tumors in the…

Feds invest in fuel cells to bring down costs WKSU: A Columbus military base has been chosen to replace diesel generators with fuel cells; Robert Savinell, George S. Dively Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, discusses the pros and cons.

‘Octobot’ could save your life Discovery News: European scientists believe a robotic octopus could be used for surgery or search-and-rescue missions. But Hillel Chiel, professor of biology, neurosciences and biomedical engineering, said he thinks its potential is somewhat limited. “The challenge…

Abortion changes in Ohio WCPN: The Republican-dominated state legislature has introduced seven abortion-related bills since January; School of Law professor Jessie Hill looks at the politics of the legislation.

Kalighat paintings at Cleveland Museum of Art illuminate 19th century life in India The Plain Dealer: Deepak Sarma, associate professor of religious studies, explains the Kalighat paintings exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Sarma curated the exhibit of Indian paintings, which is described as…

Lawyer who claims he’s mentally incompetent continued to handle guardianship case Akron Beacon Journal: A Norton attorney claimed he was incompetent to stand trial on public indecency charges but continued to represent at least one client. “I don’t see how he could [continue] with a straight…

In old Maine farmhouse, the real Christina's World Associated Press: The farmhouse in Andrew Wyeth’s painting “Christina’s World” was declared a National Historic Landmark. The painting is well known and highly regarded by experts. “That whole quality of mankind's loneliness in the universe has…

A closer look at Barrett's esophagus: NetWellness The Plain Dealer: Linda Cheng Cummings, assistant professor in the School of Medicine, explains causes, diagnosis and prevention of Barrett’s esophagus, a condition in which the tissue lining of the esophagus is damaged by acid from the stomach.

Communicating the importance of environmental hygiene to healthcare workers Infection Control Today: Studies prove that contaminated surfaces in healthcare facilities can add to the transmission of infectious pathogens, and that cleaning and disinfection is critical. “There is no debate as to the…