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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…
Using Shakespeare to unlock blocks in children with autism
Around the circle, children with autism and Ohio State students tap their hearts to a beat, singing, He-llo~, He-llo~, He-llo~.
Names are incorporated: He-llo~ Matthew… He-llo~ Malik.
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Ohio State Announces Enhancements to Program 60 to Support Lifelong Learners
The Ohio State University is pleased to announce a series of upcoming enhancements to Program 60 (P60), a signature initiative that invites older adults to audit courses alongside degree-seeking…
Wier awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to Croatia
Claudia Wier, associate professor of teaching, Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts, and School of Music, College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a 2025-2026 Fulbright…
Ohio State launches Engaged Scholars Academy
In August, the inaugural class of The Ohio State University’s Engaged Scholars Academy will begin with 16 tenure-track faculty members from eight different colleges.
The participants will…
Most women want children – but half are unsure if they will
As concern grows about America’s falling birth rate, new research suggests that about half of women who want children are unsure if they will follow through – and many won’t be that bothered if…
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. …