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Turning carbon emissions into methane fuel
Chemists have developed a novel way to capture and convert carbon dioxide into methane, suggesting that future gas emissions could be converted into an alternative fuel using electricity…
This Ohio State lab helps people find their voice
The Language, Assistive Technology, and Autism Lab studies how to help nonspeaking kids and others express themselves using devices.
Community of hope
For people who struggle to communicate, Ohio State’s Aphasia Initiative offers a lifeline. It’s all thanks to a skilled leader, generous alumni and students who care.
What Our Media Choices Say About Us
After a stressful day, many of us turn to the television as a way to cope. A way to escape and connect with our favorite characters. And which shows we choose to watch provides insight into our…
At the top of the world, lead pollution reaches even pristine glaciers
Human activities have led to the pollution of some of the remotest places in the world, a new study shows.
By examining ice cores taken from the Guliya ice cap in…
How Do Rivers and Streams Affect Harmful Algal Blooms?
Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for sustaining life on Earth, influencing entire food webs by fueling photosynthetic organisms. However, in agricultural regions like the Western Lake Erie…
The beating heart of Halloween? Folklore
Halloween season is here, and people of all ages often enjoy dressing up and eating candy. Some may engage in spooky activities like visiting graveyards. Many of these traditions are inspired by…
How Our Presidential Elections Have Changed
Voter distrust, media consumption, disinformation growing everywhere — these have had a drastic impact on our elections. In this episode, we talk with two experts about how as our society changes…
10 of the coolest pieces in Orton museum’s collection
This year, Orton Geological Museum celebrates 150 years of firsts and rocks, minerals and fossils that make both the curious and scientifically minded go “ooh!” Museum Director and Professor Loren…