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Are solar panels worth it? Associated Press: Grant Goodrich, executive director of the university’s Great Lakes Energy Institute, described the steps homeowners need to take before installing solar panels. “If you are planning to replace your shingles in the next 10 years or anticipate needing…

Why suffragettes wore white: The power of dressing for women’s right to vote, from protest movement to Hillary Clinton’s Suffs on Broadway Women’s Wear Daily: Einav Rabinovitch-Fox, lecturer of history at the College of Arts and Sciences, explained how the color yellow was used to symbolize the…

What should taxpayers expect from their jails? The Center Square: Eric Chaffee, the Peter M. Gerhart Distinguished Research Scholar and associate director of the Center for Business Law, discussed the importance of safety in jails. “Ultimately, there is a cost of keeping people in jail. But…

Status of the death penalty in Ohio Spectrum News: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, offered an update on the status of the death penalty in Ohio as the state nears six years since its last execution.

Prion disease is spreading in deer. Here's what we know about the risk to humans Gizmodo: Brian Appleby, professor of neurology and the director of the National Prion Disease Pathology Surveillance Center at the School of Medicine, shared skepticism following a report that two hunters died of…

US federal court upholds decision to allow higher ethanol blends Reuters: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law and director of the Coleman P. Burke Center for Environmental Law, weighed in on how the issue of “standing”—or the right to sue—played into a U.S. federal…

Should I be using sunscreen on my scalp? Essence: Rosanne Paul, assistant professor of dermatology, recommended a sunscreen spray for the scalp. “They are easy to apply to these areas, unlike lotions or creams which may be sticky and cause greasiness of the hair in the vicinity,” she explained.

Local psychologist talks about consulting with Pixar for Inside Out 2 Crain’s Cleveland Business: Lisa Damour, senior advisor to the Schubert Center for Child Studies and clinical instructor in the Department of Psychological Sciences, discussed her experience serving as a consultant for the new…

The opioid crisis is not over Discover Magazine: Ryan Marino, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, discussed the use and danger of fentanyl in the opioid epidemic.

Elon Musk scores a win—but he's not out of the woods yet Business Insider (subscription required): Anat Alon-Beck, associate professor of law, weighed in on lawsuits that could come out of Elon Musk’s new approved pay package.