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Astronomers discover striking evidence of ‘unusual’ stellar evolution
Astronomers have found evidence that some stars boast unexpectedly strong surface magnetic fields, a discovery that challenges current models of how they evolve. The research was made…
In Florida, endangered coral finds a way to blossom
In a new study, researchers have found that the restoration efforts of the critically endangered species elkhorn coral depend largely on the animal’s location, microbiome, and the right…
How an essential class of proteins can access blocked genes
Genetic information contained within DNA has to be read by specific proteins that enable the process of gene activation to begin – but in many cases, these proteins can’t access their targets…
Planet orbiting 2 stars discovered using new technique
An international team of astronomers is the first to apply an old technique to discover a new type of planet that orbits two stars – what is known as a circumbinary planet. As an…
Shining Star: Ohio State honors student joins prestigious Astronaut Scholars
Harrison Blake, a rising senior with majors in physics and astronomy and astrophysics, has been awarded the Astronaut Scholarship, which recognizes outstanding students in STEM pursuing research…
Friends of Arts and Sciences in memoriam: Sander Flaum, Norm Gearhart and Bob Katz
This winter, we lost three of the College of Arts and Sciences’ generous donors and volunteers in quick succession. While this tribute does not encompass all those who have passed this year,…
Sevov receives Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award
Christo Sevov, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, is one of 18 recipients of the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award for 2023.
Award winners are in an…
Saltzman awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to South Korea
Matthew Saltzman, School of Earth Sciences professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to South Korea for “…
New U.S. News & World Report rankings highlight Ohio State graduate programs
The College of Arts and Sciences has five of its natural and mathematical science programs ranked in the top 40 this year – chemistry (20), computer science (24), Earth sciences (33), mathematics…