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Tech can tell exactly when in videos students are learning
A new study combines eye tracking and artificial intelligence to identify the exact moments in an educational video that matter for learning in children.
The study could also predict how…

Genetic rescue of endangered species may risk bad mutations slipping through
The established conservation practice of relocating animals from large, genetically diverse populations to small communities of inbred endangered species may risk introducing more damaging than…

Ohio State graduate wins Peabody Award for documentary “The Only Doctor”
"The Only Doctor," a documentary film by Ohio State graduate Matthew Hashiguchi ’07, examines rural healthcare in the United States through the eyes of Dr. Karen Kinsell, the lone physician…

Blending technologies may help coral offspring blossom
Coral restoration efforts could be dramatically improved with technologies that support the survival and growth of baby corals, suggests a new study.
Findings…

Ohio State brings dance, community to prison
Assistant Professor of Dance Irvin Gonzalez has been passionate about advocacy for as long as he can remember.
“Growing up, I would translate for my parents,” said Gonzalez, whose…

New chemical tool may improve development of key drug components
Chemists have developed a novel way to generate a variety of highly useful chemical building blocks by harnessing metal carbenes, suggests new research.
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Ohio State initiative aims to help community improve brain health
The Ohio State University Cognitive Health in Late Life (CHILL) Lab has launched an initiative encouraging Ohioans to adopt lifestyle changes to improve their brain health. The program, based in…

Popular teen movies reel back from visible signs of puberty
Most popular coming-of-age movies don’t reflect the true challenges of adolescence, suggests new research.
An analysis led by Kate Stewart, a PhD student in…

Like humans, monkeys are attracted to videos showing conflict
Have you ever wondered what kind of video content would most grab the attention of monkeys?
A new study of long-tailed macaques suggests the monkeys seem to like some of the same kind of…