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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.
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College of Arts and Sciences launches first-of-its-kind Forensic Anthropology Lab
The Department of Anthropology in Ohio State’s College of Arts and Sciences has officially opened the doors of the new Forensic Anthropology Laboratory — a milestone that furthers the hands-on…
How steep does that hill look? Your height plays a role
People’s perceptions of the world are easily impacted by the angle at which they view objects in it, suggests a new study.
This finding, made by researchers…
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…
Why resisting social pressure is harder than you think
Whether you have a rebellious personality or not, most people imagine they are better at overcoming pressure to violate their own principles than they really are, finds a new study. …
Why AI can’t understand a flower the way humans do
Even with all its training and computer power, an artificial intelligence (AI) tool like ChatGPT can’t represent the concept of a flower the way a human does, according to a new study.
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Psychology professor named to National Academy of Sciences
A psychology professor from The Ohio State University has been elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors a scientist can receive.
Richard Petty,…
Watching our brains remember multiple things at once
A new study offers insight into what is happening in our brains when our working memory must use its limited resources to remember multiple things.
Researchers found that two parts of the…
10 faculty members honored for teaching excellence
The Ohio State University’s Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching, established during the 1959-60 academic year, is one of the university’s most prestigious teaching awards. Ten faculty members…