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Sounding out animal reactions to the 2024 eclipse
No natural phenomenon provides a rarer chance to study the secrets of the animal world than a total solar eclipse. This was recently demonstrated by researchers investigating how a total solar…
College of Arts and Sciences awards six Instrumentation and Infrastructure Grants
Research and creative activity are often impossible without the right equipment, and the College of Arts and Sciences continues to step up to help faculty members replace outdated instrumentation,…
Scholars gather at Ohio State for Northwest Ordinance conference
A fully booked conference – with a wait list – is a great way to kick off celebrations in Ohio for the United States’ semiquincentennial, or America 250. At “New Perspectives on the Northwest…
Venezuela-focused panel discusses shift in American foreign policy
National security scholars at The Ohio State University are noticing a change in tone and rhetoric in the way the United States is conducting foreign policy following the capture of Venezuelan…
Theater production brings “leading robot” to life
The Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts and the College of Engineering recently came together to make magic on stage, combining forces to build a fully functioning animatronic robot that…
Wildfire statistics show their impact beyond burn damage
Wildfires leave behind devastation. In their wake, they destroy homes, businesses and wildlife. And according to research from assistant professor Kate Hu, their impact goes beyond just initial fires…
International scientists contribute to Ohio State’s clean-energy research
Three scientists from Kazakhstan are contributing innovative clean-energy and mitochondrial biology research to The Ohio State University through an international academic program. Ardak Kakimova,…
2025’s Top Stories in the Arts and Sciences
A lot happened in the College of Arts and Sciences in 2025. Let's take a look back at some of our top stories from the past 12 months as we get ready to share another year of excellence, innovation…
Socializing alone: The downside of communication technology
A review of more than 1,000 studies suggests that using technology to communicate with others is better than nothing – but still not as good as face-to-face interactions. Researchers found that…