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Connecting race, old maps, and health in Cleveland ideastrean: Matthew Kucmanic, a public health specialist in the Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, and Amy Sheon, executive director of the Urban Health Initiative, discussed a mapping project that looked at Cleveland's…

Cleveland-based Thermalin gets funding for diabetes research The Plain Dealer: Michael Weiss, the Cowan-Blum Professor of Cancer Research and chair of the Department of Biochemistry, discussed his innovative insulin research and partnership with a pharmaceutical firm.

Experts: Failed execution attempt may cause legal challenges Associated Press: Mike Benza, senior instructor in law, commented on a controversial failure to execute an Ohio death row prisoner and the questions that the incident raises about the constitutionality of lethal injection.

Search for dark matter dealt another blow as another hiding place for elusive substance ruled out Newsweek: Stacy McGaugh, professor and chair of the Department of Astronomy, summed up what recent findings in dark matter research mean to both scientists and citizens.

‘David’s Quilt’ is made from new Jewish music Jewish Journal: Daniel Goldmark, professor and director of the Center for Popular Music Studies, commented on Jewish music in the early 20th century and his participation in a conference on Jewish music.

More evidence that black shoppers are subject to racism Pacific Standard: Cassi Pittman, associate professor in the Department of Sociology, discussed her research on profiling and discrimination against African-Americans in retail stores. "Money is portrayed as a great equalizer. This research…

Could you step away from social media? Here's what happens when you detox Cleveland 19 News: Scott Frank, associate professor in the Department of Population & Quantitative Health Sciences, talked about the dangers of excessive social media usage. “That pulling in we see with social media is…

Wellness at work: The promise and pitfalls McKinsey Quarterly: Richard Boyatzis, Distinguished University Professor and the H.R. Horvitz Professor of Family Business, explained why it’s important for businesses to set goals without objectifying people, and how relationships at work are crucial to…

Weekend watch: Brilliance is beautiful on “Beauty and the Bolt” Make: “Beauty and the Bolt,” the YouTube series created by engineering students Andrew Dupuis and Xyla Foxlin, was highlighted for the role it plays in helping to share the maker movement with a wide audience.

Science on trial BBC: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law and director of the Center for Business Law and Regulation, weighed in on a legal dispute surrounding two papers, one published claiming the United States could be powered by wind, water and solar, and the other to…