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The speed of human thought lags far behind your internet connection, study finds The New York Times: Britton Sauerbrei, assistant professor in the Department of Neurosciences at the School of Medicine, praised a new study estimating the human brain’s information flow at 10 bits per second, calling…

Survival of the luckiest? New study hints at the potential role of luck in evolution NPR: Robin Snyder, professor of biology at the College of Arts and Sciences, discussed a new study highlighting how luck in early life can shape adult success, especially under high competition. “To be…

Most drug users buy through friends, not dealers, Case study finds cleveland.com (subscription required): Lee Hoffer, associate professor of anthropology at the College of Arts and Sciences, discussed his new study showing that most Ohio drug users buy and sell drugs among peers, not dealers,…

I'm a sleep writer — these are the 3 bedtime drinks that help me fall asleep faster Tom’s Guide: Lindsay Malone, registered dietitian and an instructor in the Department of Nutrition at the School of Medicine, explained why people should stay away from caffeine and sugary drinks close to bedtime.…

When some priests steal, it’s often not due to financial pressure, say scholars OSV News: Timothy Fogarty, the Andrew D. Braden Professorship in Accounting and Auditing at Weatherhead School of Management, said clerical embezzlement often stems from envy, not financial pressure. Priests sometimes…

Elon Musk vs. OpenAI: A legal showdown over profit and purpose Open Tools: Anat Alon-Beck, associate professor at the School of Law, challenged the robustness of Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI, especially given his own interests in a competing AI enterprise, xAI. She highlighted that Musk's…

Bill to charge public for police video sits on governor’s desk WEWS: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, discussed an Ohio Senate proposal that would allow fees up to $750 for police footage requests. He warned the costs could deter public access.

Russia's economy is entering a year of pain in 2025 Business Insider: Roman Sheremeta, associate professor at Weatherhead School of Management, said Russia’s economy faces mounting pressure in 2025 due to inflation, sanctions and surging defense spending. He also noted that ongoing war efforts…

What happened before? CWRU study sheds light on what contributes to homelessness WEWS: Meagan Ray-Novak, research associate at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences' Center on Poverty and Community Development, discussed her new research revealing that family and…

Examining how police are trained to respond after use of force Spectrum News: Lewis Katz, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law Emeritus, highlighted the need for police accountability after the fatal shooting of Jazmir Tucker in Akron. Katz emphasized the expectation for immediate aid…