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Most retail choice offers for electricity don’t save consumers money
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Ohio’s retail choice electricity market – which lets consumers choose which company provides their electric generation service – has provided residential consumers with mostly cost-increasing offers.Researchers found that 72% of the most popular type of retail electricity offers over the past...
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Partnership with BalletMet brings Ohio State medical care to dancers
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While the athletic trainers at The Ohio State University are best known for supporting Buckeye student-athletes, a small group also works with dancers, musicians and other performing artists. The Performing Arts Medicine program connects performers with physicians, surgeons, trainers and other...
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Carter, Hightower encourage Ohio State graduates to serve, create community
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At The Ohio State University’s 2024 autumn commencement Sunday at the Jerome Schottenstein Center, President William “Ted” Carter Jr. and keynote speaker Stephanie Hightower encouraged graduates to live a life of service.“That may take the form of public service or philanthropy or community...
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Light-induced gene therapy disables cancer cells’ energy center
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Researchers are shining a light on cancer cells’ energy centers – literally – to damage these power sources and trigger widespread cancer cell death. In a new study, scientists combined strategies to deliver energy-disrupting gene therapy using nanoparticles manufactured to zero in only on...
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Ohio State hospitality students host event for individuals with impaired vision
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Students in The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology’s (EHE) Hospitality Management Program gained firsthand experience this holiday season in serving clientele who have disabilities.The students recently presented Dining in the Dark & Dim: A French Culinary Adventure...
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3 Ohio State faculty named fellows of National Academy of Inventors
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Three professors at The Ohio State University have been elected as members of the National Academy of Inventors 2024 class of fellows. The newest NAI fellows from Ohio State are Joseph Heremans, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering and an Ohio Eminent Scholar in Nanotechnology, and...
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Bartolomé de las Casas and 500 Years of Racial Injustice | Origins
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This year marks the 500-year anniversary of the pricking of one man's conscience. Bartolomé de las Casas, sickened by the exploitation and physical degradation of the indigenous peoples in the Spanish colonies of the Caribbean, gave up his extensive land holdings and slaves and traveled to his...
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‘I don’t feel your pain’: How alcohol increases aggression
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Alcohol’s ability to increase people’s pain threshold is one reason that drinking also leads to more aggressive behavior, a new study suggests.Researchers found that the less pain that study participants felt after drinking an alcoholic beverage, the more pain they were willing to inflict on...
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Gratitude interventions don’t help with depression, anxiety
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Editor's Note: In honor of Thanksgiving, we are re-running this article from March 2020.Go ahead and be grateful for the good things in your life. Just don’t think that a gratitude intervention will help you feel less depressed or anxious.In a new study, researchers at The Ohio State University...
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Ohio State study to examine how to overcome early reading difficulties
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Reading difficulties continue to be a pervasive public health issue. Many children, particularly those from marginalized populations, experience difficulties learning to read. In many cases, it’s because they haven’t developed phonemic awareness – the ability to recognize and manipulate...
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Turning carbon emissions into methane fuel
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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 from renewable sources. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas that accounts for a large part of Earth’s...
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Graduate students explore underground archive through ‘Picturing Black History’ book project
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In a Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, limestone mine, 220 feet underground, you can find the Bettmann Archive, a cache of 11 million photographs and film negatives featuring images of Albert Einstein, the Hindenburg explosion and the Apollo 11 moon landing, among many others. Getty Images acquired...
on Nov 23
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Breathe, don’t vent: Turning down the heat is key to managing anger
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Venting about a source of anger might feel good in the moment, but it’s not effective at reducing the rage, new research suggests. Instead, techniques often used to address stress – deep breathing, mindfulness, meditation, yoga or even counting to 10 – have been shown to be more effective at...
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Ohio State aims for third straight win in 43rd annual Blood Battle
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For Morgan Kaiser, beating Michigan is always a good thing – and the 43rd annual Blood Battle between The Ohio State University and the University of Michigan is no different. This year, the event has new meaning: It saved her life. After donating last year, she was diagnosed with a blood...
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Ohio State ready for next phase of Carmenton district
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The Ohio State University announced today the next steps in the planning and development of the Carmenton district pending full Board of Trustees approval, with the board expected to vote on Nov. 20. Carmenton, the university’s innovation district, is a bold new vision for building connections...
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Education for Citizenship anchors President Carter’s investiture address
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Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. was formally installed as the 17th president of The Ohio State University and used his address to call on the university community to develop a 10-year strategic plan named for the Ohio State motto of Education for Citizenship.Carter spoke to an audience of university...
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Three generations of Ohio State alumni are cornerstone of new Daley Pavilion
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Three generations of The Ohio State University alumni made possible the new Daley Family Pavilion and Daley Family Terrace, an all-season structure and outdoor space at the Max M. Fisher College of Business.During Ohio State’s homecoming weekend on Oct. 26, the Daley family joined Fisher...
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Ohio State appoints new dean and director at Ohio State Marion
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The Ohio State University has selected Jennifer Schlueter as its next dean and director of The Ohio State University at Marion, effective March 17, 2025, pending approval by the Board of Trustees. An accomplished academic administrator, teacher, performance maker and producer, Schlueter...
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Ohio State students learn international business through pilot program
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Students at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business participated in an innovative cultural exchange program this semester. Undergraduates in Professor Steve DeNunzio’s lean logistics class were the first Fisher students to take part in a collaborative online international learning...
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Ohio State awarded $300K for multimodal safety plan
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The Ohio State University’s Columbus campus has been awarded $300,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets for All (SS4A) program for its project, “Protecting Vulnerable Roadway Users: A Multimodal Safety Plan.” “We’re excited to re-envision a transportation network that...
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College of Public Health Homepage
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We protect and champion the health of the people of Ohio, the nation and the world. Through education, influential research and community engagement, The Ohio State University College of Public Health shapes and enhances public health, advances equity and impacts the delivery and effectiveness...
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Free physical therapy available at south side clinic
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Each year, physical therapy graduate students in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The Ohio State University participate in a service-learning course at the John R. Maloney Family Health and Wellness Center on Columbus’ south side.They spend their time providing free physical...
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Ohio State names Chris Kabourek senior vice president for administration and planning
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Ohio State President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. made the following leadership announcement today (Oct. 28).Dear Colleagues:I am pleased to share that I have named Chris Kabourek as our next senior vice president for administration and planning. He will begin his tenure with us on November 1,...
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Responsible AI practices help companies create value
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Corporate efforts to use artificial intelligence in a more socially responsible way have a surprising benefit – they can often improve product quality, according to a national survey of company officials.The officials surveyed ranked product quality as the area of their businesses that received...
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Jeffrey named chief of The Ohio State University Police Division
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The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) has named Dennis Jeffrey chief of police, effective Nov. 1.“Dennis has three decades of law enforcement experience and has worked in support of Ohio State’s community for a majority of his career, both with OSUPD and in various roles while at...
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Community leader Stephanie Hightower to deliver autumn commencement address
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Stephanie Hightower, Columbus Urban League president and CEO, former Ohio State hurdler, and Olympian, will be the speaker at The Ohio State University’s autumn commencement. The ceremony will be held on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. at the Schottenstein Center, and the university will issue...
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Construct I/O conference focuses on the future of AI and business
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Innovators, entrepreneurs and the AI-curious filled the halls of the Ohio Union at The Ohio State University last week for Construct I/O: The Builder’s Summit 2024, a conference focused on the latest advances in artificial intelligence and software development.The conference, presented by the...
on Oct 23
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Ghost Neighborhoods | Center for Urban and Regional Analysis
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Ghost Neighborhoods of Columbus
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Ohio State students learn value of embracing risk at leadership event
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Students in The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business engaged in discussions on leadership and learning from failure during a recent event. “Embracing Risk in Campus Experience, Career and Life with Harlan Cohen” was held on Oct. 4 at Pfahl Hall on the Columbus campus.During the...
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We take great pride in our alma mater. We greet each other in code: “O-H!” And we get an enthusiastic “I-O” in return. So when we see a Buckeye in need, we rush to help.
on Oct 17
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Why people think they’re right, even when they are wrong
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If you smugly believe you’re right in a disagreement with a friend or colleague, a new study suggests why you may actually be wrong.Researchers found that people naturally assume they have all the information they need to make a decision or support their position, even when they do not.The...
on Oct 10
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Mid-semester message from President Carter
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Ohio State President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. sent the following message to the university today (Oct. 2).Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:As we approach the mid-point of the semester, I wanted to pause for a moment and express my thanks for your contributions to our campuses and the communities...
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Pelotonia and Ohio Life Sciences among first tenants in Energy Advancement and Innovation Center
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Two organizations devoted to advancing research that improves and saves lives are among the first tenants to make their headquarters in the heart of Columbus’ innovation district. Pelotonia and Ohio Life Sciences will be among the first anchor tenants within the new Energy Advancement and...
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New dental clinic expands access for medically underserved community
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The opening of a new dental clinic at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Outpatient Care East location signals an important expansion of health care services to meet the community’s needs.The dental clinic is part of Ohio State’s Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), which is a...
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Glenn College shares free speech, public safety experiences with global city leaders
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The city of Columbus, The Ohio State University and the John Glenn College of Public Affairs last week hosted an international conference of cities dedicated to addressing all forms of hate, extremism and polarization at the local level.The Strong Cities Network, an independent global...
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Ohio State hosts Big Table discussions promoting civil discourse
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As part of the Big Table discussions held citywide on Sept. 25, The Ohio State University held several sessions across the Columbus campus promoting civil discourse. Launched in 2016 by the Columbus Foundation, the Big Table is a community conversation held at numerous locations in which...
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Ohio State unveils new arts website, app
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Megan Cavanaugh has been busy. In addition to her work as campus art collection manager at The Ohio State University, she has spent the last month hanging QR codes near most of the university’s public art, with just a few remaining.“I will admit, as I’ve been putting these signs up, I’m making a...
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A new ventilator-on-a-chip model to study lung damage
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For the first time, scientists are able to directly compare the different kinds of injury that mechanical ventilation causes to cells in the lungs.In a new study, using a ventilator-on-a-chip model developed at The Ohio State University, researchers found that shear stress from the collapse and...
on Sep 23
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Roads Scholars Day highlights Near East Side landmarks
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During the fall 2024 Roads Scholars Day on Friday, The Ohio State University highlighted partnerships with organizations on the Near East Side of Columbus. Presented by the Office of Outreach and Engagement, the semiannual seminar takes faculty, administrators and community partners through a...
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Ohio State hosts U.S.-Japan Digital Innovation Hub and Advanced Technology Workshop
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Industry, higher education and government officials from the United States and Japan strengthened and reaffirmed the importance of cooperation between the two countries in critical and emerging technologies at a recent two-day workshop.The U.S.-Japan Digital Innovation Hub and Advanced...
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Hemp shows high promise as potential natural insecticide
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As part of the race to combat global insecticide resistance, new research shows that the same CBD people use to treat a variety of ailments is also extremely effective at killing mosquito larvae. The study, published in the journal Insects, found that hemp leaf extract – which contains the...
on Sep 18
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New national survey shows hesitancy about vaccines this fall
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A new national poll by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds more than one-third of respondents have gotten vaccines in the past but do not plan to this year. The same percent said they don’t need any of the vaccines surveyed in the poll, including flu, COVID-19, pneumococcal and RSV.
on Sep 18
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Techstars Columbus and Ohio State announce new innovators cohort
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Techstars Columbus Powered by The Ohio State University has announced the 12 new companies to join its program for early-stage entrepreneurs.This will be the second cohort to join the program supported by Ohio State’s Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge and the university’s Center...
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Techstars, the largest pre-seed investor in the world, and The Ohio State University are partnering to bring a new accelerator program to drive growth in Columbus and the greater region by investing in the most promising software startups and innovators.Techstars Columbus Powered by The Ohio...
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Formation of super-Earths proven limited near metal-poor stars
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In a new study, astronomers report novel evidence regarding the limits of planet formation, finding that after a certain point, planets larger than Earth have difficulty forming near low-metallicity stars. Using the sun as a baseline, astronomers can measure when a star formed by determining its...
on Sep 10
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Study suggests US droughts, rainy extremes becoming more severe
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Severe drought in the American Southwest and Mexico and more severe wet years in the Northeast are the modern norm in North America, according to new research – and the analysis suggests these seasonal patterns will be more extreme in the future.The middle of the United States, meanwhile, can...
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Goldenrod is in full bloom throughout Ohio; look closely for two beetles commonly found on this native plant.
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Buckeye Block Watch promotes safety in University District
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A new program to help keep students safe off campus is making an impact in the community.The Ohio State University launched the Buckeye Block Watch program in November of last year. The new program consists of the Community Crime Patrol and Block by Block.“We do safety patrols. We’re out as a...
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Bringing environmental justice to disadvantaged communities
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Not all communities in the United States face the same risks for environmental problems such as air pollution, noise and wastewater. But how can federal agencies fairly identify which areas deserve the most help?A new consensus study report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering...
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Mac and Cheese Festival | OSUCCC – James
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Learn about the event benefitting adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer research at the OSUCCC – James.
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