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Race, racism and lead poisoning: Toxic Neglect The Plain Dealer: Dorr Dearborn, professor emeritus of medicine, discussed how the issue of lead poisoning is often written off by those in wealthier neighborhoods. "It's our society mindset to put it into the category that it doesn't affect me, and…

Zombie contact lens leaves Michigan teen partially blind CBS News: As a result of wearing contact lenses for a Halloween costume, a Michigan teenager was partially blinded. Thomas Steinemann, professor of ophthalmology, commented on the dangers of decorative contact lenses. "What happens to…

Cambodia returns sculptural fragment after 3-D scans show it fits Cleveland Museum of Art's Krishna The Plain Dealer: Sears think[ box ] provided 3-D scanning and printing technology to help prove that a fragment of a sixth-century stone carving of Krishna actually belongs to the Cleveland Museum…

The earthworm's surprising superpowers inspired this biomimetic worm-bot  Gizmodo: Researchers from the Center for Biologically Inspired Robotics Research used their biological work on animal behavior to create a useful robot. After studying the neurological and physical systems in earthworms,…

Experts struggle to explain rise in Cleveland gun violence The Associated Press: National homicide rates have been on the decline since the mid-1990s, according to a recent study. However, Cleveland has had an unexpected 40 percent increase in gun-related homicides this year compared to last. "When…

Business leaders: Change not just what you’re doing, but what you’re being Salt: Chris Laszlo, professor of organizational behavior, explained how attention to environmental and social issues could help businesses lower their costs. “Reducing energy, reducing waste, reducing materials intensity cut…

Case Western Reserve University adds name of $10 million donor to 'think[box]' innovation center The Plain Dealer: Earlier this week, Larry Sears and Sally Zlotnick Sears gave an additional $5 million for the university to develop think[box]. The donation brings the couple’s total contributions to…

Natural History Museum, Dittrick Medical Museum get in spirit of Halloween season The Plain Dealer: The Dittrick Museum of Medical History will host an event that tells the history of grave robbing to obtain bodies for dissection in Cleveland. Brandy Schillace, research associate and public…

Plenty raised for ’16 race, including eyes Cleveland Jewish News: Justin Buchler, associate professor of political science, talked about the uptick in election spending through super PACs and other organizations. “What we have been seeing every single year is an increase in the amount of money…

The long and (financial) short of fixing leg length differences U.S. News and World Report: Eric Peng, a student in the School of Medicine, talked about how there may be overlooked future financial benefits to leg lengthening in children who have two different length legs.