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Socializing alone: The downside of communication technology
A review of more than 1,000 studies suggests that using technology to communicate with others is better than nothing – but still not as good as face-to-face interactions.Researchers found that people…
How doubting your doubts may increase commitment to goals
When it comes to our most important long-term goals in life, it is not uncommon to face obstacles that may lead us to doubt whether we can achieve our ambitions.But when life hands you doubts, the…
A decline in churchgoing linked to more deaths of despair
A decline in religious participation among middle-aged, less educated white Americans may have played a role in the widely noted increases in “deaths of despair,” a new study finds.Researchers found…
Bacteria resisting viral infection can still sink carbon to ocean floor
Marine bacteria are key to determining whether carbon is recycled near the ocean surface or transported to deeper waters, but many operate in constant threat of being infected by viruses called…
Preventing dementia starts with daily decisions
Ohio State neuropsychologist (and Department of Psychology alum) Jeremy Grant explains how activity, diet and sleep can slow decline and boost resilience.
Ohio State secures multiple Ohio Federal Research Network awards
Ohio State researchers, including faculty in the Department of Physics and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, recently were awarded nearly $9 million through the Ohio Federal Research…
Pei elected as National Academy of Inventors Fellow
Dehua Pei, a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). This award recognizes “exceptional achievements as an…
Embracing and expanding creativity with AI
Artificial intelligence is entering the art studio, transforming how we create, collaborate, and think about originality itself. In this episode of Now at Ohio State, Amy Youngs explores the…
How personalized algorithms lead to a distorted view of reality
The same personalized algorithms that deliver online content based on your previous choices on social media sites like YouTube also impair learning, a new study suggests.Researchers found that when…