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Prices for 'Walking Dead' ad packages topping many broadcast commercials Ad Age: The cost of ad packages for AMC’s The Walking Dead is almost as high as some of the most expensive programs on prime-time broadcast TV. Most advertisers say they look for family-friendly show, which The Walking Dead is...

How slight sleep deprivation could add extra pounds Scientific American: A new study found that people who got consecutive nights of four to six hours of sleep experienced a wide range of negative effects involving appetite hormone signaling, physical activity, eating behavior and fat-loss rates. "...

Pioneering battery maker files for bankruptcy Nature: A123 Systems, which developed rechargeable batteries for the automotive industry, filed for bankruptcy after 11 years in business. And as of now, the fate of other battery makers is tied to the fate of the electric car. “The outlook in the near ...

Colleges hope for post-debate bump The Wall Street Journal (subscription required): In the last three presidential races, seven colleges that hosted presidential or vice presidential debates saw increases in applications for the following year—including Case Western Reserve, which hosted the VP deb...

Asthma: Cleveland doctor, federal officials lobby for home visits, repairs to help children The Plain Dealer: An estimated 44,000 homes in Cleveland rated below “fair condition” could play a factor in the nearly 15,000 asthmatic children and teens living in the city, said Dorr Dearborn, chair of th...

Karl May’s legacy and enduring appeal among Germans examined ideastream: German author Karl May’s work inspired Eastern Germans during the Cold War, as they created detailed versions of Native American clothes, tools and more, said Susanne Vees-Gulani, co-director of the German studies program. “Kn...

Debate over foreign policy ideastream: On Tuesday’s episode of The Sound of Ideas, Destinee Henton, a sophomore political science major, sat on a panel to analyze the third and final presidential debate, looking at candidates’ foreign policy credentials, weaknesses and strategies....

Human blood types have deep evolutionary roots ScienceNews: A new analysis suggests that the A, B and O blood types in people evolved at least 20 million years ago in a common ancestor of humans and other primates. The reason for the evolution of multiple blood types remains a mystery, but Brian Cob...

A quick-read nutrition label? It’s out there. The Washington Post: Bon Appetit Management Co., which manages cafes across campus, recently launched its well-being indicator in dining halls at Case Western Reserve and at Duke University. The arrow is posted next to the name of each dish and features ...

U.S. candidates race to win Ohio Al Jazeera English: Since 1960, no presidential candidate has won the election without winning Ohio. “The presidential candidates will focus their campaign attention here because it’s one of the states that can potentially be won by candidates by either party,” said ...