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Ohio State professor breaks down science behind the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics
On Oct. 6, the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Francis Halzen (University of Wisconsin) “for…
In a higher-education landscape where many universities are scaling back their commitments to the humanities and world languages, The Ohio State University is making a bold investment in its…
Earlier this year, a new language major launched at The Ohio State University. Students can now earn an undergraduate degree in American Sign Language (ASL).
Kristin Wickham-Saxon, assistant…
When you think of a laser, what comes to mind? Intergalactic space battles? James Bond in Goldfinger? A game of laser tag?
You may be surprised to learn that studying lasers at The Ohio…
A story that places us inside the mind of a character who is remorseful about causing harm can inspire forgiveness for that fictional bad act, a new study finds.
But the literary benefits to…
In observance of the nation’s 250th anniversary, The Ohio State University recently hosted a discussion about the origins and enduring impact of the United States Constitution. The event, …
As the 2026-2027 school year begins, the College of Arts and Sciences would like to welcome its new and returning department chairs, school directors and institute directors. These college leaders…
A protein that’s essential to every cell’s ability to turn off unnecessary genes is well known for its key function of compacting genes and its connection to cancer when it undergoes mutation. But…
Claudia Turro was eager to start the 2026-27 school year for good reason: she was back in her laboratory full-time.
After serving as Ohio State’s department chair of…
David Nagib, College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor and Dr. Harold "Hal" Miller and Betty J. Miller Endowed Chair in Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, has been…
For decades, body image researchers have focused almost exclusively on how we compare ourselves to others, and the toll it takes on our well-being. But a new study from The Ohio State University…
Ancient ice trapped within an ice cap in Northwestern Tibet appears to preserve fragments from the last ice age, extending Earth’s glacial record by over 100,000 years and making them the oldest…
Hip hop began more than 50 years ago in the neighborhoods of New York City and has since spread across America, crossed oceans, connected cultures and even inspired new genres of music. Now, hip…
After more than six decades of conflict, 137,000 people have been reported missing in Colombia. A partnership between The Ohio State University’s new Mershon Search Lab and Colombia’s Unidad de…
Four years and nearly 88 counties later, The Ohio State University School of Music’s Opus 88 program will soon reach its finale. But the initiative’s connections and impact will reverberate for…
The Emerging Technology Studio (ETS), part of ASC Technology Services in the College of Arts and Sciences, has announced a new collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to support artificial…
At a time when universities across the country are scaling back world language programs, The Ohio State University is leading the race for language learning — literally. The College of Arts and…
The College of Arts and Sciences is excited to announce the launch of the new undergraduate major in American Sign Language: Applied Communication and Community Studies. The program combines…