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Skin-to-skin `kangaroo’ infant care tied to better survival Reuters: Susan Ludington, the Carl W. and Margaret Davis Walter Professor of Pediatric Nursing, commented on a a Harvard University study that found premature and underweight infants who had skin-to-skin contact with their mothers after…

The 21 coolest new animal species of 2015 Newsweek: A new species of frog with the ability to change the texture of its skin to blend in with its surroundings was named one of the “coolest new animal species” of the past year. Katherine Krynak, a biology postdoctoral scholar, and other researchers…

Case Western Reserve dental students, faculty deliver care to seniors from dentist's office on wheels Crain’s Cleveland Business: School of Dental Medicine students and faculty are bringing on-site dental care to elderly patients in Cleveland-area nursing homes with the “Lifelong Smiles” van. The…

2 Cleveland officers still in jeopardy over Tamir Rice case Associated Press: Lewis Katz, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law, talked about why the city of Cleveland might want to settle the lawsuit from Tamir Rice’s family, explaining that the city will be vulnerable at trial because the 911…

How this plant virus can help fight cancer ANI News: Nicole Steinmetz, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, contributed to a study that found how in-situ vaccination with the hard coating of cowpea mosaic virus can lead to the natural defense system attacking the malignancy when injected…

Can San Francisco get mixed-income public housing redevelopment right? Shelter Force: Mark Joseph, associate professor in the Mandel School and director of the National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities, wrote about San Francisco’s foray into the mixed-income public housing model.

Tamir Rice grand jury decision: What the experts are saying The Plain Dealer: Michael Benza, senior instructor in law, gave his take on the Tamir Rice decision, touching on the prosecution asking the grand jury whether they believed the officers were guilty of a crime. "That's not a question for…

Refugees happy to be alive and safe Associated Press: Peter Shulman, associate professor of history, explained how Americans have responded to the current refugee crisis with fear, similar to the reaction to refugees in World War II. "If we can't muster even this small gesture of welcoming so…

The Sound of Applause ideastream: Jared Bendis, creative new media officer, talked about the tech products popular to give and receive this holiday season, including drones and hoverboards.

6 things you probably don't know about yawning The Huffington Post: Michael Decker, associate professor of nursing, explained some of the mysteries surrounding yawns, including what researchers have uncovered about how they tend to be contagious. “The yawning becomes more of a social phenomenon…