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Having a religious affiliation doesn’t stop people from betting on sports in the US, according to a study: People who infrequently attend religious services are more likely to gamble on sports than those who go at least weekly or who never attend

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A new study details a novel technique that allows more in-depth study of ice core records

17 days ago news.osu.edu environment

Scientists have captured the most detailed structural images to date of a specific type of protein’s DNA repair process, a finding that could reveal ways to inhibit the effects of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations that heighten the risk for breast…

6 days ago news.osu.edu biology

A new study is the first to show that 2 of our most sophisticated cognitive functions, using and understanding language and being able to sense how other people feel, have distinct origins in the brain in young children – matching what we know about the adult brain.

6 days ago news.osu.edu brain neuroscience

In a new study, researchers have designed a new method for dialing up superconductivity.

17 days ago news.osu.edu physics

The influenza D virus detected in animals in 2011 made copies of itself in human cells & lung tissue in a new study, also showing its replication capacity is similar to seasonal flu viruses

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A new study provides the first scientific evidence that two species of ticks, lone star and Gulf Coast ticks, can live at least one week, and up to about three weeks…

37 days ago news.osu.edu biology

Researchers used a special laser 3D printing method to melt fake lunar soil into layers and fused it with a base surface to manufacture small, heat-resistant objects, potentially paving the way to more sustainable and cost-effective space missions…

2 months ago news.osu.edu 3d engineering

Pickup basketball and neighborhood kickball are less common now than for generations past, giving way to more organized and formal youth sports intended to help kids get ahead, a new study suggests

2 months ago news.osu.edu

Some brands of bottled water contain significantly higher levels of microplastics than tap water, according to results from a novel method for detecting nanoplastics.

3 months ago news.osu.edu environment

By designing a two-step fermentation process to counter the odors that typically form during cultivation and extraction, esearchers have developed a way to make plant-based smell more appealing.

2 months ago news.osu.edu health

The risk for being bitten by a tick infected with bacteria that cause Lyme disease is as high in Ohio as it is for those living in Northeast states that have dealt with Lyme disease for over 50 years, according to a new study – and the risk is present even in winter weather.

2 months ago news.osu.edu disease health

A new study in mice hints at the potential to use tiny particles made with RNA molecules to deliver chemotherapy drugs and other therapies directly to tumors, killing cancer cells without generating an immune response or toxicity-related side effects.

2 months ago news.osu.edu cancer nanoscience

Socializing alone: A review of more than 1,000 studies suggests that using technology to communicate with others is better than nothing – but still not as good as face-to-face interactions.

3 months ago news.osu.edu psychology

New research reveals how inhibitory neurons connect with their target excitatory cells, identifying 2 molecules that enable a “handshake” leading to synapse formation

3 months ago news.osu.edu neuroscience

Doubting your doubts may increase commitment to goals: when people who were worried about achieving an identity goal were induced to experience a meta-cognitive doubt…

4 months ago news.osu.edu psychology

Powered by mushrooms, living computers are on the rise

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A new animal study highlights how important uninterrupted sleep is to recovery after a traumatic brain injury, finding that fragmented sleep worsens symptoms that a TBI produces – and that mice without TBI can make up for some REM sleep loss brought on by interruption…

5 months ago news.osu.edu brain neuroscience

Personalized algorithms lead to a distorted view of reality when learning new information, a new study finds

5 months ago news.osu.edu algorithm psychology

Fish species in the deep sea feature a large range of body shapes that evolved in different ways and at different rates depending on where the fishes live in the ocean: A new study shows more diversity of body types in fishes swimming in open water than among species living on the sea floor.

5 months ago news.osu.edu biology

Young umbrella acacia trees in Africa survive severe drought by putting their natural processes into overdrive when water is in short supply, prioritizing continued growth over water conservation…

6 months ago news.osu.edu environment

A new study shows an association between 10-12 weeks of following a well-formulated ketogenic diet and a roughly 70% decrease in depression symptoms among a small group of college students

7 months ago news.osu.edu health

Adding an electrical jolt to fermentation of industrial food waste speeds up the process and increases the yield of platform chemicals, a new study shows

8 months ago news.osu.edu engineering

Scientists used eye tracking and AI to identify the exact moments in an educational video that students are learning

8 months ago news.osu.edu ai video

The established conservation practice of relocating animals from large, genetically diverse populations to small communities of inbred endangered species may risk introducing more damaging than beneficial gene variants into the threatened group…

9 months ago news.osu.edu biology

An estimated 12% of first graders’ most-used media at home is educational, a new study suggests, also finding that higher use of educational apps and videos was associated with more time spent reading and less overall time in front of a screen.

9 months ago news.osu.edu media video

Patients with type 2 diabetes fare worse than other patients on seven financial outcomes, from credit scores to bankruptcy, a study finds

9 months ago news.osu.edu diabetes economic

In utero exposure to 2 liquid ingredients in e-cigarettes – with no nicotine included – can alter skull shape during fetal development, a new study in mice finds

9 months ago news.osu.edu health

A new study values food wasted by US vacation renters at $2 billion each year

9 months ago news.osu.edu environment

Combining novel technologies could bolster coral restoration efforts, scientists say in new a study.