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Ohio State, State of Ohio harness skills to save wildlife
Just how many species of bees live in Ohio? Based on other states, estimates land between 400 and 450. Until recently, there hasn’t been a way to be sure. Thanks to the Ohio Biodiversity Conservation…
Africa acacias ‘go for broke’ to grow, use up water to survive drought
Young umbrella acacia trees in Africa survive severe drought by putting their natural processes into overdrive when water is in short supply, prioritizing continued growth over water conservation,…
A step closer to a sustainable method of producing ethylene
Researchers have made a significant advance toward the goal of using bacteria – rather than fossil fuels – to produce ethylene, a key chemical in the production of many plastics. In a new study,…
Eating grasshoppers: a delicacy for foodies, dinner for Oaxacans
Eating toasted grasshoppers in parts of Mexico, a food once derided as only for poor people, is now celebrated as a delicacy by visiting tourists from the United States and elsewhere. The change in…
How unlocking ‘sticky’ chemistry may lead to better, cleaner fuels
In a new study, chemists have developed a novel framework for determining how effectively carbon monoxide sticks to the surface of a catalyst during conversion from carbon dioxide. This…
A ‘bird’s eye view’ of how human brains operate
A new study provides the best evidence to date that the connection patterns between various parts of the human brain can tell scientists the specialized functions of each region. Previous research…
Neutrinos ‘flavor’ may hold clues to the universe’s biggest secrets
In a new analysis, physicists provide the most precise picture yet of how neutrinos change ‘flavor’ as they travel through the cosmos. Neutrinos are fundamental particles of the universe, but…
Why kids quit sports, and how to keep them playing
More kids are leaving youth sports than ever before — between 60 and 70 percent drop out before adulthood. That’s a problem, because youth sports aren’t just about competition. They build confidence,…
Herbals: botanical bounty of the Renaissance book trade
Herbals, a genre of books that contain information and illustrations about plants and their uses, dominated the print marketplace in England through the 16th and early 17th centuries. While we know…