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Shanghai Rankings highlight academic excellence in the Arts and Sciences
Several programs in the College of Arts and Sciences earned strong international recognition in the 2025 Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS).
GRAS evaluates world…
How fishes of the deep sea have evolved into different shapes
Fish species living in the deep sea feature a surprisingly large range of body shapes that evolved in different ways and at different rates depending on where the fishes live in the ocean, new…
Ohio State, State of Ohio harness skills to save wildlife
Just how many species of bees live in Ohio? Based on other states, estimates land between 400 and 450. Until recently, there hasn’t been a way to be sure.
Thanks to the Ohio Biodiversity…
Africa acacias ‘go for broke’ to grow, use up water to survive drought
Young umbrella acacia trees in Africa survive severe drought by putting their natural processes into overdrive when water is in short supply, prioritizing continued growth over water conservation…
A step closer to a sustainable method of producing ethylene
Researchers have made a significant advance toward the goal of using bacteria – rather than fossil fuels – to produce ethylene, a key chemical in the production of many plastics.
In a new…
Male crickets bulk up, females invest in reproductive organs
A lab study in crickets has revealed sex differences in how the insects direct their nutritional resources to increase chances of generating offspring, finding that females prepare for producing…
Sullivan receives 2026 ASM Award for Environmental Research
Matthew Sullivan, a professor in the Department of Microbiology and director of the Center of Microbiome Science, is the recipient of the 2026 Award for Environmental Research from the American…
Arts and Sciences welcomes new chairs and directors
As the 2025-2026 school year begins, the College of Arts and Sciences would like to welcome its new and returning department chairs, school directors and institute directors. These college leaders…
Fighting extinction, coral reefs show signs of adapting to warming seas
As coral reefs decline at unprecedented rates, new research has revealed that some coral species may be more resilient to warming temperatures than others.
By…