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Ohio colleges brace for federal research cuts The Columbus Dispatch: Researchers around the state are preparing to cut back their projects as the sequester forces federal funding to be cut. “I had hoped to hire a graduate student and a research associate for part of the work,” said Jean-Eudes Dazar...

Experts, community ponder T.J. Lane's courtroom antics The Morning Journal: During a hearing, T.J. Lane took off his dress shirt to reveal a T-shirt with the word “killer” written on it, among taking other vulgar actions. Many are questioning why Lane was not handcuffed. “There was probably some in...

Analysis: Obama's climate agenda may face setbacks in federal court Reuters: President Barack Obama’s plan to use the Environmental Protection Agency to drive climate change could be in peril. "It's certainly possible that the EPA has recognized that it needs to be a little less aggressive in its i...

Best image of big bang afterglow ever confirms standard cosmology Science: Researchers working with the European Space Agency’s Planck observatory released the most precise measurements of the afterglow of the big bang, confirming cosmologists’ standard model. "We're always hoping to find new thing...

Slushy start mooted for space rocks Nature: New findings show that space rocks, or asteroids, might have begun as balls of mud instead of rock. The work helps explain how a large volume of material could be altered all at once. “If you say the system was melting and convecting because it was mud, t...

Northeast Ohio companies adding wellness programs and some require you meet certain health standards NewsNet5: CVS just announced all employees must get a health screening or pay $50 per month. Jessica Berg, professor of law and bioethics, said she assumes more instances of this are on the horizon....

How to become a 21st century librarian Library Journal: Brian C. Gray, head of reference and engineering librarian, provides tips to students on becoming a librarian, such as becoming active in related student and professional organizations and attending workshops outside of school....

NAMII selects seven projects to start work Youngstown Vindicator: The National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute selected Case Western Reserve University, two other universities and two companies to lead and direct its first round of projects....

CWRU researcher developing test for prosthetic joint problems The Plain Dealer: Anna C. Samia, assistant professor of chemistry, is working to create new materials for implants and new equipment that could be used to monitor deterioration of plastic joints inside individuals who have had replacemen...

50 years ago, U.S. Supreme Court said indigent defendants are entitled to free attorney The Plain Dealer: Fifty years ago, the Gideon v. Wainwright decision determined that any person who cannot afford an attorney will be provided one. "Sometimes to defend a case requires a whole lot of leg work," ...