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Why do critics still hate Andrew Wyeth? Observer: Henry Adams, the Ruth Coulter Heede Professor of Art History, discussed why more positive attention has been paid to the late artist Andrew Wyeth. “In the 1960s, abstraction was the most dominant form of art,” he said. “Now, the most engaging art…

The Sound of Applause ideastream: Jared Bendis, creative new media officer, discussed the latest technology news, including how Pokémon Go has helped Apple and an initiative to help older adults using technology.

Why Aetna is ditching some health insurance exchanges Marketplace: After Aetna announced it will no longer sell Affordable Care Act exchanges in many counties, J.B. Silvers, the John R. Mannix Medical Mutual of Ohio Professor of Health Care Finance, explained the potential impact it will have on…

Determining your baby’s gender Canadian Family: Marjorie Greenfield, professor of reproductive biology, discussed some theories on how parents can determine their baby’s gender. “Around the time of conception, certain environmental situations may favor the survival of either a male or female…

Could one of these things be ruining your sleep? Fox 8: Michael Decker, associate professor of nursing, physiology and biophysics, explained ways to get better sleep. He discussed the importance of having a good mattress and pillow, as well as other techniques to improve your sleep.

The culture behind the American lawn WNPR: Ted Steinberg, the Adeline Barry Davee Distinguished Professor of History and professor of law, talked about the history behind the quest to have the perfect lawn.

Want better teeth? Record selfie videos while brushing, study says International Business Times: Lance T. Vernon, a senior instructor in the School of Dental Medicine, led a study that found that recording a selfie while brushing one’s teeth could result in better oral health care.

Melanoma less common but more deadly for black patients Reuters: Jeremy Bordeaux, associate professor of dermatology, explained why African-American skin cancer patients are less likely to survive than other ethnic groups.

Biohybrid robots built from living tissue start to take shape The Conversation: Victoria Webster, a PhD candidate in mechanical and aerospace engineering, wrote about combining robotics with tissue engineering. She cited her work leading the creation of a “biohybrid” robot made of a muscle from a…

Real food fake food, violence and mental health, habits BYU Radio: Daniel Flannery, the Dr. Semi J. and Ruth Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, discussed how witnessing or experiencing violence impacts a child’s mental health.