There are many organizations monitoring endangered species such as elephants and tigers, but what about the millions of other species on the planet — ones that most people have never heard of or…
Thousands of exoplanets have been detected so far. Each has its own unique characteristics.
Assistant Professor of Astronomy Ji Wang’s goal is to study the traits of those exoplanets, or…
By extracting and studying the DNA of ancient skeletal remains — some as old as 11,000 years — an international team of researchers has uncovered significant evidence of genetic exchanges…
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Humans have long scanned the vastness of space in search of intelligent extraterrestrial life.
Though the pursuit of aliens has largely come up…
Marcus Kurtz, professor of political science, has been named director of the Undergraduate International Studies Program (UISP), effective Jan. 1, 2019.
Kurtz received both his MA and his…
Nearly 350 years ago, a bright speck of light appeared in the night sky just below the constellation Cygnus.
Observers at the time thought what they saw was a nova — an event between…
Our bodies couldn’t function without proteins, yet scientists still have much to understand about how they’re structured.
That’s because proteins — especially protein complexes made of…
When graduate and undergraduate students talk about Jennifer S. Cheavens, the words “best” and “favorite” come up often in reference to her teaching style and courses and to Cheavens as a…
When Namiko Kunimoto joined Ohio State’s faculty in 2013, there were no Japanese art courses, and History of Photography had not been offered for many years. To remedy this required her…
