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Road Salt May Hurt Vital Link in Freshwater Food Chain, Study Says

August 19, 2024

Dr. William Hintz, an associate professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences, discusses his research into how road salts affect populations of zooplankton across several generations.


Texas Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

July 2, 2024

Dr. Jami Taylor, professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, explains how a state ban on gender-affirming care for minors in Texas fits into a broader pattern of anti-transgender legislation that focuses on issues for which transgender people have less popular support.


8 Ways to Make Cleaning House Less Overwhelming

January 16, 2024

Fewer toys and games is one way to cut back on mess in the home. A 2018 UToledo-led study suggests another benefit, which is increased focus and more creative play among toddlers who have fewer toys in their environment.


The Best Gift for Kids? Fewer Toys.

December 20, 2023

Dr. Alexia Metz, an associate professor of occupational therapy, discusses her research that found having fewer toys leads to healthier, more creative play for toddlers.


Earth’s Freshwater is Getting Saltier, and People Are To Blame

October 31, 2023

Dr. William Hintz, an assistant professor of ecology, discusses the growing threat to streams, wetlands and freshwater lakes brought on by winter road treatments.


How Protesters Bake Political Rebellion Into Mooncakes

September 21, 2023

Chelsea Griffis, an associate lecturer in the history department, explains how bake sales were used to fund the suffrage movement as early as the 1860s.


JPMorgan Reaches $290 Million Settlement with Epstein’s Victims

June 15, 2023

Eric Chaffee, Distinguished University Professor in the College of Law, discusses JPMorgan's decision to settle a lawsuit brought by Jeffrey Epstein’s victims that accused the bank of enabling his crimes.


JPMorgan Kept Epstein as Client for Years after Warnings, Deposition Shows

May 26, 2023

Eric Chaffee, Distinguished University Professor in the College of Law, discusses the responsibility of financial institutions to address suspicious transactions and public reports of criminal behavior.


Adidas Has $500 Million Worth of Kanye West Sneakers and No Good Options

February 27, 2023

Dr. Elizabeth Napier, an assistant professor of marketing and international business, discusses how fashion companies dispose of unsold products.


The Case for Talking to Your Houseplants

January 11, 2023

Dr. Heidi Appel, dean of the Jesup Scott Honors College and professor of environmental science, discusses her research that shows how plants respond to vibrations.