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This $75 million gift might make higher ed question its obsession with science and tech The Conversation: After investor Bill Miller made a large donation to the philosophy department at Johns Hopkins University, Peter Knox, the Eric and Jane Nord Family Professor and director of the Baker-Nord…

Culture of reviews & landfill solar farm ideastream: Jagdip Singh, the AT&T Professor of Marketing, spoke about what the increasing use of ratings in everything—from Yelp to Uber to Rotten Tomatoes—means for society.

Virtual education grows up The Atlantic: Mark Griswold, professor of radiology, explained how the Microsoft HoloLens has transformed medical education at Case Western Reserve University, and the potential for the technology to be applied to other fields. “The opportunities for additional education…

Plans moving forward on a Hyperloop link WTAM: Bill Yu, professor of engineering, discussed the scientific feasibility, potential costs and economic benefits of a Hyperloop link between Cleveland and Chicago.

Local landscapers worried about having workers this summer Fox 8 Cleveland: Jenny Hawkins, assistant professor of economics, explained how seasonal workers from other countries can help boost the economy, and how immigration relates to wages and employment. "Immigration could lower wages or lower…

10 early signs of gum disease you’re probably ignoring Reader’s Digest: Lance Vernon, senior instructor at the School of Dental Medicine, explained how loose teeth, blood after brushing and bad breath may indicate that a person has gum disease.

What are the secrets to aging well? U.S. News & World Report: Saket Saxena, clinical assistant professor at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, discussed how mid-life exercise and a Mediterranean diet has been linked to living longer. He also shared how getting one’s hearing checked…

Can gene therapy be harnessed to fight the AIDS virus? Associated Press: Rafick-Pierre Sekaly, the Richard J. Fasenmyer Professor of Immunopathogenesis, discussed his research, which aims to use gene editing and medication to deplete the reservoir of cells with HIV in a dormant state.

5 questions to ask your aging parents’ doctors The Conversation: Sharona Hoffman, the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law, professor of bioethics and co-director of the Law-Medicine Center, wrote about how people with aging parents can better help manage their care by asking doctors the right…

School threat prevention often starts with these Northeast Ohio men and women Cleveland 19 News: Stephen Sroka, adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, explained how bus drivers could play a crucial role in helping to prevent violence in schools.…