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Political science's Justin Buchler warns of a prolonged government shutdown
Are we in for a prolonged government shutdown? WWL New Orleans: Justin Buchler, associate professor of political science at the College of Arts and Sciences, said this year’s government shutdown looks familiar but with “a few key twists.” Unlike past standoffs, Democrats—not Republicans—are…
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Medicine's Sanjay Rajagopalan links air pollution to diabetes and obesity
Air pollution linked to higher risk of obesity and diabetes Tech Explorist: Sanjay Rajagopalan, director of ӰƵ’s Cardiovascular Research Institute, discussed his study finding that fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) disrupts brown fat function, leading to insulin…
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Medicine's Hope Barkoukis talks food and PSA level
9 foods that may affect PSA level Everyday Health: Hope Barkoukis, chair of nthe utrition department at the School of Medicine, said prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels rise as cancer progresses. She added that cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, kale and brussels sprouts contain…
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Medicine's Stephanie Pike Moore discusses synthetic kratom in stores
Cleveland stores selling synthetic kratom have tripled in number since 2023 ideastream: Stephanie Pike Moore, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, said packaging for synthetic kratom can be misleading—advertising claims such as “gluten-free” or “kosher” while hiding addiction warnings…
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Nutrition's Lindsay Malone discusses Starbucks protein drinks
We asked 3 dietitians about the Starbucks protein drinks, and they all said the same thing Verywell Health: Lindsay Malone, instructor of nutrition, said adding protein to coffee can help people feel full longer and reduce blood sugar spikes from sweetened drinks. Still, she and other dietitians…
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Weatherhead's Samuel Arbesman asks if facts have an expiration date
Do facts have an expiration date? Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg: Samuel Arbesman, fellow at the xLab at Weatherhead School of Management, discussed how knowledge evolves—urging us to see facts as drafts, not monuments. His work probes how tools, metaphors, and measurement reshape…
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Law's Atiba Ellis warns of authoritarian military moves
Legal expert warns latest military move amid Trump's crackdown is 'extremely' authoritarian HuffPost: Atiba Ellis, the Laura B. Chisholm Distinguished Research Scholar and professor of law, warned that the Trump administration’s deployment of National Guard troops to cities based on…
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Biology's Michael Benard discusses animals' adaptation to climate change
Animals adapting too slowly as climate change creates ecological trap India Today: Michael Benard, professor and chair of biology at the College of Arts and Sciences, said species that overprepare for a cold winter that no longer comes, "may be allocating precious energy resources toward winter…
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Weatherhead’s Jonathan Ernest warns U.S. tourism decline could cost jobs
Warning as decline in tourism to US risks thousands of jobs Newsweek: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, said the drop in international tourism—especially from Canada, Europe and Asia—could hurt U.S. travel spending through 2026. A weaker…
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Engineering’s Emily Graczyk develops prosthetic hand that restores sensation
How a Cleveland team is revolutionizing prosthetics with a hand that can actually feel cleveland.com: Emily Graczyk, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Case School of Engineering and the School of Medicine, discusses a new $9.9 million grant she received to conduct a clinical trial…