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Law's Michael Benza discusses the death of Frank Tyson
Frank Tyson: A timeline of his death and the investigation into itCanton Repository: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, offered legal analysis about the prosecution and reckless homicide trial of Canton police officers involved in the April 2024 in-custody death of Frank…
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CWRU scientist explains rare SpaceX moon crash—and what it could reveal
CWRU scientist explains rare SpaceX moon crash—and what it could revealCNN: Steven A. Hauck II, professor and chair of the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at the College of Arts and Sciences, said the planned SpaceX rocket impact offers a rare chance to observe a known…
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Political Science’s Justin Buchler says bipartisan agreement is required to avoid government shutdown
Will we have another government funding fight soon?WWL New Orleans: Justin Buchler, associate professor in the Department pf Political Science at the College of Arts and Sciences, said a funding compromise is still possible despite Congress’s August recess, but the compressed legislative calendar…
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Mandel School’s Dexter Voisin links rising suicide rates among older adults to social isolation
Why Suicide Risk Is Higher Among Older Adults—and How Families Can HelpSaving Advice: Dexter Voisin, dean of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, explained how, for the past decade, there has been an increase in suicides among older adults. He cited social isolation…
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Economics’ Susan Helper explains how Chinese EVs are reshaping global auto competition
The Next Auto Disruption? CWRU’s Susan Helper on China’s EV ChallengeWUOM Michigan Public: Susan Helper, the Frank Tracy Carlton Professor of Economics at Weatherhead School of Management, discussed how low-cost Chinese electric vehicles are reshaping global competition, drawing parallels to…
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Medicine’s Claire Sullivan and Ian Neeland challenge concerns about very low LDL cholesterol
Can LDL cholesterol be too low? Health Central: Case Western Reserve experts say there is no evidence that very low LDL cholesterol harms brain health or cognition. Claire Sullivan, assistant professor at CWRU School of Medicine, called some concerns about dementia a “myth,” while Ian Neeland,…
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Biology’s Gabriella Wolff says ultrasonic repellents lack evidence of effectiveness
15 Things Mosquito Experts Never Do in the SummerTIME: Gabriella Wolff, assistant professor of biology at the College of Arts and Sciences, said researchers have found no evidence that ultrasonic repellents effectively deter mosquitoes, and offered scientifically backed tips to avoid falling prey…
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Biology's Gabriella Wolff offers tips on how to avoid mosquito bites
15 Things Mosquito Experts Never Do in the SummerTIME: Gabriella Wolff, assistant professor of biology at the College of Arts and Sciences, said researchers have found no evidence that ultrasonic repellents effectively deter mosquitoes, and offered scientifically backed tips to avoid falling prey…
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Law’s Cassandra Burke Robertson says government agreements require formal changes as informal assurances are not reliable
Why senators fear Trump’s DOJ payout fund isn’t dead, despite Blanche’s promisesThe Washington Post: Cassandra Burke Robertson, the John Deaver Drinko - BakerHostetler Professor of Law, said the government is held to a higher standard than private parties, meaning changes to legal agreements should…
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Law’s Jonathan Entin explains the challenges surrounding Statehouse grant revocation
After felony conviction, Bobby George sues Statehouse leaders for rescinding grant moneyWEWS: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, said it is unusual for legislators to revoke a grant because they typically lack procedures for making the factual determinations involved.…