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Home sweet...garbage? The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is teeming with lifeNational Geographic: A.W. Omta, visiting assistant professor at the College of Arts and Sciences, noted that a dynamic group of organisms, from star-like jellies to industrious snails, is thriving on the so-called Great…

Russian jet damaged U.S. drone with flares in Syria, says U.S.BBC News: Michael Scharf, co-dean of the School of Law, discussed the geopolitical implications after a Russian jet dumped flares on a U.S. drone's propeller while flying “dangerously” close overhead in Syria. “The U.S. is on shaky legal…

Lakeland man claims ex-wife abducted son in BrazilThe Ledger (subscription required): Andrew Zashin, adjunct professor of law, weighed in on the case of an international family dispute surrounding the case of a Florida father who filed a challenge when his ex-wife took their son to Brazil after…

NASA Glenn is a key partner with airlines in developing advances in flight Crain’s Cleveland Business (subscription required): Bryan Schmidt, assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, gave insight into how “radically different designs” of airplanes will begin to come into play…

House Bill 245 looks to limit drag performances in public spacesSpectrum News: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, discussed a new proposed state bill that would limit drag performances deemed “harmful” to children or obscene—something he said could be difficult to…

North Royalton mother whose son died from fentanyl overdose fights for justice, wants to end stigma against drug addictionWKYC: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, noted that drug addiction is as much of a public health crisis as it is a matter for the courts. “We have chosen…

Can pregnancy complications raise your risk of death later in life?Giddy: David Hackney, associate professor at the School of Medicine, discussed a recent study suggesting preterm delivery can increase the risk of early death by up to 109%. "There is unfortunately not a singular, simple answer…

Ohio abortion amendment is an attack on parental rights, pro-life groups say as initiative clears key hurdleFox News: Jessie Hill, the Judge Ben C. Green Professor of Law, weighed in on an upcoming ballot measure that, if passed, would enshrine women’s rights in the state constitution. "When you…

Despite cooling inflation, Northeast Ohioans still feeling the pinch of high food costsWEWS: Michael Goldberg, associate professor of design and innovation at Weatherhead School of Management and executive director of the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship, noted that although inflation is at its…

Issue 1 backers bring free root beer floats with their message to Ohio early votersideastream: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, said it’s unclear whether a group of activists supporting Issue 1 violated a law by handing out root beer floats to would-be voters. He…