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The DOJ won, but Google’s monopoly status may have already been in peril The Daily Upside: Anat Alon-Beck, assistant professor at the School of Law, discussed the Department of Justice’s victory in its federal lawsuit arguing Google illegally conducted business to maintain a monopoly in the…

Indigenous peoples' history is the subject of new podcast, <em>The Ohio Country</em> ideastream: John Bickers, the Jesse Hauk Shera Assistant Professor in the Department of History at the College of Arts and Sciences, discussed The Ohio Country, the Eichelberger Center for Community…

Ohio's reaction to Kamala Harris' VP pick Spectrum News: Justin Buchler, associate professor of political science at the College of Arts and Sciences, discussed Kamala Harris’ choice of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her official running mate in the 2024 presidential election. “The standard rules…

Drugs and vaccines could be freed from cold chains by hydrogel Chemistry World: Lydia Kisley, assistant professor in the Departments of Physics and Chemistry, commented on a study that looked at using stiff hydrogel to eliminate the need for refrigeration for gene treatments and vaccinations,…

Recent chocolate tests reveal unsafe lead levels in hundreds of popular bars—is your favorite on the list? Parade: Ryan Marino, associate professor of emergency medicine at the School of Medicine, explained how any type of chocolate could potentially contain heavy metals. "While the most likely…

The laws and regulations around Ohio's recreational marijuana Spectrum News: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, said Ohioans should be aware of some regulations surrounding recreational sales and use of now-legal marijuana. "There are limits to how much people can…

Red flags in proposals: Did you get a 'shut up ring?' Newsweek: Eileen Anderson, the Anne Templeton Zimmerman MD Professor in Bioethics, was asked to comment on the term “shut up ring,” which refers to a marriage proposal made for reasons other than genuine commitment—most often to "shut up" a…

Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy may help stave off some cancers NPR: Benjamin Liu and Cindy Lin, residents at the School of Medicine, discussed early research findings showing that weight-loss drugs offer a new weapon in the global fight against cancer, with “enormous potential” to prevent new…

Guns and Kids: Keeping children safe from guns in the home is critical as firearm deaths increase Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine: Edward Barksdale, professor at the School of Medicine, weighed in on the statistics surrounding child deaths involving guns, explaining the need for better education…

How much SPF do you need? Here’s everything you need to know about sunscreen, According to dermatologists GQ Magazine: Rosanne Paul, assistant professor of dermatology, discussed the ins-and-outs of sun protection factor (SPF), explaining what the numbers indicate. “Just because you apply SPF 30…