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Why people think they’re right, even when they are wrong

If you smugly believe you’re right in a disagreement with a friend or colleague, a new study suggests why you may actually be wrong.

Researchers found that people naturally assume they have…

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Bundschuh appointed chair of Department of Physics

By Braden Moles

Ralf Bundschuh, a professor in the Department of Physics, has been appointed chair of the department beginning July 1, 2024.

Bundschuh’s research, supported by the National Science…

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Roads Scholars Day highlights Near East Side landmarks

During the fall 2024 Roads Scholars Day on Friday, The Ohio State University highlighted partnerships with organizations on the Near East Side of Columbus. Presented by the Office of Outreach and…

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Arts and Sciences alumni lead the way in suicide prevention

By Braden Moles

This story contains references to suicide and mental health. If you are thinking of harming yourself or if you are worried about someone else and need advice about what to do, call or text the…

Erin Lin

Lin receives 2024-2025 Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad Fellowship

Erin Lin, an associate professor in the Department of Political Science, College of Arts and Sciences, The Ohio State University, has been awarded the prestigious Fulbright-Hays Faculty…

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Researchers link El Niño to accelerated ice loss in tropics

Natural climate patterns such as El Niño are causing tropical glaciers to lose their ice at an alarming rate, a new study has found. 

A phenomenon that typically…

Anna Babel

Babel receives 2024-2025 Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad Fellowship

Anna Babel, a professor of Hispanic linguistics in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, College of Arts and Sciences, The Ohio State University, has been awarded the prestigious …

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Bias found when drug manufacturers fund clinical trials

Psychiatric drugs are reported to be about 50% more effective in clinical trials funded by the drug’s manufacturer than when trials of the same drug are sponsored by other groups, new research…

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Ohio State helping others navigate difficult conversations

Aaron Yarmel isn’t interested in stopping your arguments. But he is interested in making them more productive.

“I actually do think that arguing would be a step in the right direction – at…