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For the lonely, a blurred line between real and fictional people

In lonely people, the boundary between real friends and favorite fictional characters gets blurred in the part of the brain that is active when thinking about others, a new study found.

In her art, Tiffany Lawson imagines a bright future

By day a deputy bailiff, this artist has made a name for herself sharing her hopes and views via her mixed-media works.

Nods to Drake Union live on in new theatre building

Students and teachers in the Department of Theatre, Film and Media Arts will learn and work next to reminders of a strong legacy.

Study sheds new light on strange lava worlds

Lava worlds, massive exoplanets home to sparkling skies and roiling volcanic seas called magma oceans, are distinctly unlike the planets in our solar system.

To date, nearly 50% of all…

Students give new life to Shakespeare’s side characters

In part one of a new dance program called HATCH, the point was exploration — not perfection — in making a classic their own.

Political independents are more negative than partisans

In this era of extreme partisanship, the people who express the most negativity in their political choices are those we may least expect: independents. In a new paper, researchers conducted five…

Here are 5 Buckeye artists who love their work

A Grammy-winning opera singer, a web-platform designer, a filmmaker, a tap dancer and author R.L. Stine — they are passionate about what their work means.

Meet Ohio State’s first vice provost for the arts

Art History Professor Lisa Florman is nurturing campus cooperation and spreading the good that arts do, especially for students.

Maggie Smith is baring her soul

In her new book, the poet and 2003 MFA graduate shares her pain and hope, inspiring readers again with the wonder of life.