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Wall lizards in Ohio reproduced their way out of a genetic bottleneck

Non-native wall lizards living in Cincinnati, Ohio, have thrived against the odds thanks to an ability to expand their population more quickly than any inbreeding-amplified harmful genes could…

Rachael Finigan

Building a career in research communication with the Knauss Fellowship

For young professional Rachael Finigan, a year with the Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship in Washington, D.C. helped solidify her career goal: to translate science to the…

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Dinosaur dental fossils reveal bird-like parental care bonds

Baby dinosaurs were likely fed more nutritious food than their adult counterparts, a finding that could offer insights into their social evolution, suggests a new study.

2026 President’s Buckeye Accelerator

Six student ventures earn $50,000 each in 2026 President’s Buckeye Accelerator

Six student-led startups, including a team of neuroscience majors, were each awarded $50,000 in funding at The Ohio State University’s 2026 President’s Buckeye Accelerator (PBA) finale, led by the…

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Scientists bring crop protection research to local science classes

By Christina Dierkes

As the world’s population continues to grow, farmers across the globe are working hard to feed more than 8 billion humans. Agriculture at that scale requires interventions, including herbicides…

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Six Arts and Sciences faculty receive 2026 Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching

The Ohio State University’s Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching is one of the university’s most prestigious teaching awards. Ten faculty members, including six Arts and Sciences faculty…

Faculty-to-Faculty Mentorship Awards

Faculty-to-Faculty Mentorship Awards

Six faculty members, including three from the College of Arts and Sciences, were recently announced as the inaugural Faculty-to-Faculty Mentorship Award recipients.

This new university‑wide…

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Ohio State professor works to save the world, one virus at a time

By Braden Moles

It’s rare to know early in one’s life what their career might look like, with interests and potential paths always changing as people learn more about the world around them. Matthew…

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Ohio State graduate programs rank among nation’s best

The College of Arts and Sciences maintains a strong national academic profile, with audiology ranked in the top 10 (6th among publics) and speech & hearing in the top 20 (16th among publics)…