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Geoffrey Parker's New Book on Climate Change and Catastrophe in the Seventeenth Century

Historian Geoffrey Parker is the author of a new book, "Global Crisis: War, Climate Change and Catastrophe in the Seventeenth Century."

Psychology Researchers Find That Some Textbook Visuals Impede Learning

Psychology researchers find that adding captivating visuals in a textbook to attract children’s interest may make it harder for them to learn.

Woody Redoux: The Return of the Titan

When Ohio State’s first Titan Arum (named Woody, for the incomparable Woody Hayes) bloomed in April 2011, it was an epic occasion. Thousands thronged to see—and smell—him and waited patiently in line…

Anthropology Professor’s Dental Findings Offer Insight into Human Ancestor

Anthropologist Debbie Guatelli-Steinberg is co-author of a new dental study of fossilized remains found in South Africa in 2008 that provides support that this species is one of the closest relatives…

Arts and Sciences Students Shine at the Denman

Thirty-five arts and sciences students placed out of more than 700 students who participated in the Denman Undergraduate Research Forum on March 28.

Communication Professor on National Panel on Gun Violence

Communication Professor Brad Bushman has been invited by the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council to participate in a national panel in response to President Obama’s executive…

Health Benefits of Marriage May Not Extend to All

Hui Zheng, assistant professor of sociology, is lead author of a new study finding marriage may not always be as beneficial to health as experts have led us to believe.

Student Loans Help Women More Than Men in Reaching Graduation

Rachel Dwyer, associate professor of sociology, is co-author of a new study revealing that student loans provide more help to women than they do for men in encouraging graduation from college.

Good Mood Helps Boost Brain Power in Older Adults

Psychology Professor Ellen Peters is co-author of a new study finding that older adults can improve their decision making and working memory simply by putting on a happy face.