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Breakthrough in rechargeable batteries: safer, sustainable alternative
ϳԹ researcher advances zinc-sulfur battery technology Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries power everything from electric vehicles to wearable devices. But new research from ϳԹ suggests that a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative ma...
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Earliest deep-cave ritual compound in Southwest Asia discovered
ϳԹ researchers helped unearth evidence for ritualistic gathering in upper Paleolithic
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New study: Peer-brokered sales central to illegal drug trade
ϳԹ research sheds light on hidden networks fueling narcotics trade
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ϳԹ’s Begun Center partners with county Medical Examiner's Office to launch pilot drug-testing program
In a new collaboration, ϳԹ's Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education has partnered with the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office (CCMEO) to launch a pilot program designed to help curb fatal overdose trends. This new initiative involves lab test...
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The significance of slumber: Nursing school collaborative strengthens research on sleep and circadian science
Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the fall/winter 2024 edition of Think magazine. Visit /think/ to read more recent stories. A good night's sleep doesn't just feel good—it's critical to your quality of life. In adults, sleep helps maintain healthy brain function an...
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New ϳԹ study reveals how caregiving for loved ones shapes lives of Cleveland’s chronically homeless
Shortly after Jerome’s mother died of cancer, he experienced what he described as a “mental breakdown” and, before too long, found himself without a home. Taking care of his mother had drained him—both emotionally and financially. “We lost the house,” he said. “They wanted to put her in hospice. An...
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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
ϳԹ’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
ϳԹ 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 ϳԹ reveals just how challenging finding a suitable meetin...
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New ϳԹ 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 ϳԹ and Cuyahoga County, highlights the critical need for “targeted harm-reduction strategies” in...