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Ohio State Speech and Hearing Science department home to Otoscan

Eric Bielefeld began wearing hearing aids around a year and a half ago. Like many people, he was not excited about them.

“I had the same reluctance as any middle-aged person does to make…

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A cosmic tool for studying twisters and other severe storms

Cosmic rays could offer scientists another way to track and study violent tornadoes and other severe weather phenomena, a new study suggests. 

By combining local…

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The Science and Severity of Tornadoes

Tornadoes — a phenomenon both fascinating and terrifying. In this episode, we delve into the mesmerizing science of these storms and the bravery of those who study and respond to them. Discover…

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Ohio State Energy Partners grants support innovation in the arts and sciences

Ohio State Energy Partners (OSEP), the university’s comprehensive energy management partnership, has announced 2024-2025 grants for projects that support international experiential learning,…

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Columbus City Schools teachers join STEAMM summer camp at Ohio State

Dozens of Columbus City Schools teachers started a recent warm summer morning on the campus of The Ohio State University, walking into historic Orton Hall and past the skeleton of the giant…

Engaged Scholars: John Beacom, Physics and Astronomy

Engaged Scholars is a series from the Office of Outreach and Engagement, highlighting Ohio State faculty who have made an impact in our communities through their community-engaged research and…

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Playing youth sports linked to better mental health in adults

Adults who continuously played organized sports through their youth have fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression than those who never played or those who dropped out, a new study finds.

And…

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Ohio State dive team member punches ticket for Paris

It stands to reason that international studies major Lena Hentschel will know what to expect when she goes to Paris in July for the Olympics. This will be her second, after the Tokyo games. That’s…

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Ohio State leads project to transform physics education

As national interest in STEM degrees rise, the number of students completing them has dwindled. 

This alarming educational gap may be due in part to a mismatch…