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Here’s something Americans agree on: Sports build character

In a polarized nation, there is one thing that nearly all Americans agree on, according to a recent study: Sports are good for us.

Researchers from The Ohio State University and Ithaca…

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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…

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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.

Amber Poindexter, left, and Arin Sheeler, speech therapist and clinical supervisor, practice a pronunciation.

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.

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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…

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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…

Joe Gentine, a former graduate student at Ohio State’s Aquatic Ecology Laboratory, samples Shallow Run upstream of a U.S. Geological Survey gaging station.

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…

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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…

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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…