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2024 Solar Eclipse: Everything you need to know from an Ohio State astronomy professor

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross a large portion of North America (including a large swath of Ohio) with a path ranging between 108 and 122 miles in width, according to NASA. …

‘Inclusive transportation’ is focus of CURA, Kirwan speaker series finale

Smart growth and cultivating community buy-in for transportation projects was the focus of a Dec. 1 webinar presented by The Ohio State University’s Center for Urban and Regional Analysis (CURA)…

Science Sundays on Nov. 5 features Moderna mRNA researcher Melissa Moore

The rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines has made “mRNA” a household term. But now that we have the technology, what other roles can RNA play in our approach to medicine? How can it help us…

Ohio State scientists connect with students of all ages through virtual program

While faculty at The Ohio State University spend much of their time in classrooms on campus, some have also been able to reach students around the country. Through the Skype a Scientist initiative…

Newark Earthworks earn UNESCO World Heritage designation

When Elizabeth Weiser came to Newark to interview for a job at The Ohio State University’s regional campus, she was offered a tour of local neighborhoods and schools. She declined both in favor of…

Community Connectors: Wayne Schlingman

Community Connectors is a monthly series highlighting Ohio State staff members who have shown leadership in partnering with our communities to make an impact.

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What is most likely going on in Area 51?

What is most likely going on in Area 51? – Griffin, age 10, South Lyon, Michigan

One of the reasons people can never be entirely sure about what is going on at Area 51 is…

Here’s the gun safety video OSU researchers found makes a difference with kids

As a result of the public’s interest in a video on gun safety shown to reduce children's likelihood to touch, play with or fire a gun, Ohio State has published the video on the Ohio State News…

Ohio State brings classes and students to Ohio prisons

By design, prisons are not stimulating places, said Mary Thomas, a professor in the Department of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies at The Ohio State University. This is why prison education…