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June 28, 2011
New data zap views of static electricity Science News: New research could change traditional views on how static electricity builds up, but it’s not conclusive as to what dominates the static charge, said Daniel Lacks, C. Benson Branch Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering.
June 28, 2011
Women in Northeast Ohio who most need breast cancer screening can't get it The Plain Dealer: The Komen Community Profile, which includes demographic and breast cancer statistics reviewed by the Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods, found that Ohio has the fourth-highest mortality…
June 28, 2011
Renzi’s case is far from settled Roll Call: After a federal appeals court allowed the Justice Department to proceed with its case against former Rep. Rick Renzi, School of Law professor Jonathan Adler said Renzi should appeal. “If I'm Renzi, I'm talking to my lawyers right now,” he said.
June 28, 2011
Breaking the shackles of insomnia: Many Americans rely too heavily on pills, Cleveland doctors say The Plain Dealer: More than 30 million people in the U.S. use sleeping pills, but many there are side effects. “In head-to-head comparisons, Ambien and cognitive behavioral therapy are equally…
June 28, 2011
CLEVELAND - ӰƵ School of Medicine has received a $2.5 million grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestives and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) to study intestinal inflammation. The five-year grant from the institute, which is part of the National Institutes of…
June 28, 2011
The Searle Scholars Program is an annual career development award to support the independent research of exceptional young faculty in the biomedical sciences and chemistry at select universities. This limited-submission funding opportunity is for assistant professors in a tenure-track appointment…
June 28, 2011
Talking about religion can seem taboo, especially among people from different religious backgrounds. But a committee from ӰƵ wants to get people talking—and serving the community—through the President’s Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge. Last week the…
June 27, 2011
The Undergraduate Student Government is looking for student DJs to compete in a spin-off as part of its annual Welcome Back Party for ӰƵ students in August. Students will vote for their favorite DJs and cash prizes will be awarded. If you are interested in participating…
June 27, 2011
UCITE will host a discussion on “How much time should students spend outside class on course work?” June 30 from noon to 1 p.m. in Allen Library 306. Out of class work is undoubtedly an important part of courses, but students are not taking only one particular course. They are usually taking four…
June 27, 2011
The Thwing Center Postal Substation will be closed June 30-July 4 for the holiday. During the summer, hours are from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; it is closed on Fridays during the summer (until Aug. 19). Additionally, the substation is closed from 10:30 to 10:45 a.m. and from 1:15…