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Two chimpanzees are pictured sitting in the grass. A recent study co-authored by researchers at Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº looks at the differences of human brains compared to the brains of other primates such as chimpanzees, gorillas and monkeys.

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Research Group Publishes Analysis of Primate Brains in Top Science Journal

How different are human brains compared to the brains of other primates such as chimpanzees, gorillas and monkeys? It’s one of many important questions that scientists have asked for years while pursuing a better understanding of human evolution. Researchers in Â鶹ӰԺ’s College of …

Tags: Department of Anthropology , College of Arts and Sciences , Research , National Science Foundation

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Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State's team focused on diverting food waste from the landfill stream and converting it into electricity

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Team Captures "People's Choice" Vote in International Competition

On Monday, November 13, 2017, the Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State College of Arts and Sciences and Office of Global Education hosted the MISSION: LIFE VI international innovation competition, focused on bringing together interdisciplinary teams to address major world problems. The Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State team, whose idea focused on …

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences , Mission Life VI , Student Research , sustainability

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Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Professor Emerita Elected as 2017 Fellow of Prestigious Scientific Society

Marilyn Norconk, Ph.D., a Professor Emerita of Anthropology in Â鶹ӰԺ’s College of Arts and Sciences, has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the journal Science. This…

Tags: Department of Anthropology , College of Arts and Sciences , Awards and Honors ,

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Cameron Lee, Ph.D., (left) and Scott Sheridan, Ph.D., (right) from Â鶹ӰԺ’s Department of Geography have teamed up to secure two research grants to study climate change and weather patterns.

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Geographers Receive Two Research Grants to Study Climate Change and Weather Patterns

A pair of Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº geographers have teamed up to secure two research grants totaling more than $550,000 for separate projects to study climate change and weather patterns. Geography Professor and Chair Scott Sheridan, Ph.D., will lead a project titled “Using a Synoptic Climatological…

Tags: Department of Geography , College of Arts and Sciences , Research , Division of Research and Sponsored Programs

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Dark crustacean shell fragment embedded in fossilized dinosaur feces.

Fossils Reveal a Secret in the Diets of Plant Eating Dinosaurs

The discovery of fossilized dinosaur feces has scientists rethinking the eating habits of certain dinosaurs.

Tags: Research & Science , College of Arts and Sciences , Department of Earth Sciences , Featured Story

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Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº Geology Professor Joseph Ortiz, Ph.D., and student Andrew Congdon take a few moments between collecting measurements of surface reflectance in Sandusky Bay this summer. (Photo credit: Sunny Dickerson, Bowling Green State University)

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Professor Collaborates With NASA Glenn and University Researchers to Study, Improve Lake Erie’s Water Quality

The conditions in Lake Erie continue to pose several health risks to Ohioans in coastal communities, making it difficult to maintain good water quality for citizens, state and local policymakers. A recent publication in Frontiers in Marine Science shows how researchers in the Great Lakes region are…

Tags: Department of Earth Sciences , NASA , College of Arts and Sciences , Research , Division of Research and Sponsored Programs , Research & Science

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Mary Beth Spitznagel, Ph.D. (right), a clinical neuropsychologist and associate professor at Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº, talks with a pet owner.

When Caring for a Sick Pet Becomes Too Much

Pet or person, caregiver’s burden is similar, Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State researcher finds The mental and physical stress on individuals caring for elderly loved ones with chronic and terminal disease is well-documented and known as caregiver burden. It is linked to depression, anxiety and poor quality of life. The…

Tags: Department of Psychological Sciences , College of Arts and Sciences , Research

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Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº researchers use indents and boarders on plates to study how optical illusions help people choose smaller portions.

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Study Shows How Optical Illusions May Help Fight Obesity

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State researchers build optical illusions into plates to see how they can help us choose smaller portions and ultimately lose weight. 

Tags: Department of Psychological Sciences , College of Arts and Sciences , Research , Division of Research and Sponsored Programs , Health , Featured Story

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Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Liquid Crystals Professor Robin Selinger examines new material that propels itself forward under the influence of light.

Walk This Way

Liquid Crystals Professor Robin Selinger helps develop new material that propels itself forward under the influence of light.

Tags: Liquid Crystal Institute , College of Arts and Sciences , Research , Success Story

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