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The value of persistence: Meet two researchers whose work exemplifies the theme of this year’s Innovation Week
Try, try again. Researchers know that great discoveries can take winding, unpredictable paths. In the face of unfunded grant proposals, conflicting results and people who don’t yet see the vision, research can sometimes feel like failure—but persistence through the process is what often drives inno...
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Revealing rare-earth elements with microscopy
ӰƵ’s Lydia Kisley receives prestigious U.S. Department of Energy ‘Early Career Award’ for groundbreaking research in microscopy of rare-earth element separations Obtaining rare-earth elements (REEs)—ranging from terbium to lithium—involves soaking chemical compounds in ...
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Unveiling the math behind your calendar
ӰƵ research explores statistical mysteries of everyday tasks, from Doodle polls to efficient scheduling In a world where organizing a simple meeting can feel like herding cats, new research from ӰƵ reveals just how challenging finding a suitable meetin...
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New ӰƵ study reveals high risk of overdose deaths in Cuyahoga County among those using drugs when they’re alone
In Cuyahoga County, the stark reality of the opioid crisis is that most drug overdose victims die alone, with no one nearby to help. A recent study, done in partnership with ӰƵ and Cuyahoga County, highlights the critical need for “targeted harm-reduction strategies” in...
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ӰƵ researchers collaborate with Walmart to explore whether AI can aid hiring process
Could artificial intelligence (AI) remove bias from the hiring process? A team of researchers at ӰƵ hope to find out. With a one-year, $250,000 grant from Walmart, the team aims to address critical challenges in the current landscape of what is known in human resources ...
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ӰƵ physics professor Johanna Nagy awarded prestigious NASA fellowship
Johanna Nagy, the Warren E. Rupp Assistant Professor of Physics at ӰƵ, was recently awarded NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Technology Fellowship in Astrophysics to advance her work in experimental cosmology. This esteemed early career award is granted to a select few of the ...
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The bot’s bottom line: Mapping GenAI's growing impact on the business world
Within two months of its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT had some 100 million users monthly; today, the site attracts that many users weekly. Such rapid growth in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has triggered a primal instinct: fear for both companies and workers. GenAI is a more creati...
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New ӰƵ study finds ‘significant link’ between tooth loss and fatal heart disease
Although the causal relationship between oral and cardiovascular health is not well-understood, researchers consider the link to be a 'predictive risk factor' Maintaining good oral health is crucial, not only for a radiant smile, but also a healthy heart, according to a new ӰƵ Uni...
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Unlocking the mystery of preexisting drug resistance: New study sheds light on cancer evolution
The evolution of resistance to diseases, from infectious illnesses to cancers, poses a formidable challenge. Despite the expectation that resistance-conferring mutations would dwindle in the absence of treatment due to a reduced growth rate, preexisting resistance is pervasive across diseases that ...
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CWRU researcher, interdisciplinary team discover breakthrough on body’s adaptation to COVID-19
Since 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant challenges to global public health, infecting millions and claiming numerous lives. While widespread vaccination efforts have alleviated the immediate threat, lingering questions persist about the long-term effects of the virus on those inf...