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Summer workshop aims to boost student grasp of science 2006.08.21Recently, a study dubbed the nation's report card found that high school seniors did not show any improvement in science understanding since 2000. The National Assessment of Educational Process found science aptitude is actually lower than it was in 1996. Many people are taking action to improve science education. Specifically some are improving how schools teach physics.wosu
OSU Invests $100 Million in High-Impact Areas2006.08.09Last month, Ohio State University announced a plan that would invest $100 million in programs with the greatest potential for impact in their fields. The goal is to help increase OSU's visibility as a research institution. The initiative tries to attack some of the world's most pressing problems and questions, from climate change to the fundamental nature of the universe. wosu
Astronomers Measure the Universe2006.08.04An astronomer at Ohio State University is part of a team that has calculated the distance to a nearby galaxy. And they found it's a lot farther away than they previously thought. This could mean that the universe is not only bigger, but also older than scientists had thought. wosu
Columbus Residents Talk for Science2006.07.28Researchers at Ohio State University have created a database of Columbus residents talking. Researchers say the recordings of people's conversations will be a valuable resource for anyone who studies spoken communication. Eventually, it may even lead to computers that can understand human speech. wosu
Birds Sing to a Different Tune2006.07.24It's not just humans who have different accents and dialects. It turns out, song birds do, too. Like humans, they have different dialects that depend on where they live. Song birds also learn their songs - much the same way humans do. Scientists from Ohio State University are researching the song-learning process and influence of dialects on behavior. wosu
OSU Scientists Collect Wasps2006.07.18Ohio State University scientists are collecting wasps. They classify and study them, learning their evolutionary history and discovering new species. In particular, they collect parasitic wasps, which are important for agriculture as natural and sustainable pest control. Scientists travel the globe in search of these wasps, but they also do a lot of their collecting just around the corner.
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Scientists Combat Algal Blooms2006.07.12It's been called Return of the Green Slime. Gobs of algae have become more abundant over the past ten years in the Great Lakes, and especially in Lake Erie. But these algal blooms aren't just a nuisance. They disrupt the ecosystem, hurt local economies, and can pose a serious health risk. wosu
Red White and Boom - It's in the Atoms2006.07.03What gives fireworks their rainbow of colors? When people watch fireworks, they're not just seeing pretty colors. In a way, they're peering into the molecular structure of different materials. wosu
Scientists Monitor Ohio Earthquakes2006.06.23Earthquakes usually are not a common occurrence here in Ohio. But, the state just experienced its 10th earthquake of the year, almost all of them happening under and around Lake Erie. This week's quake was the largest of the year. Although it was only a 3.8 magnitude quake, it gave many in northeastern Ohio an afternoon jolt. wosu
OSU Hybrid Placed 4th in SUV Competition2006.06.20Ohio State University's hybrid SUV placed 4th in the recent ChallengeX competition in Mesa, Arizona. The competition, sponsored by General Motors and the Department of Energy, challenges universities to build an SUV that minimizes environmental impacts while maintaining vehicle performance.wosu
OSU Scientists Finds Evidence for Largest Crater2006.06.20Scientists generally agree that a giant meteorite slammed into the Earth 65 million years ago, killing off the dinosaurs. The impact left behind what has been believed to be the world's largest crater off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. But recently, OSU scientists found evidence for an even larger crater and a larger meteor impact in Antarctica.wosu
