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2026
August
26,
2026
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14:24 PM
America/New_York
Researchers have uncovered a biological mechanism that helps explain why hepatitis E virus infections can be especially severe — and often fatal — during pregnancy, finding that normal pregnancy-related hormonal changes inadvertently trigger a …
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July
09,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/New_York
Two sets of roles emerge when couples consider installing solar panels on their house, a new study shows: in sync, when partners with shared goals and defined tasks end up adopting solar, and oppositional, marked by discord and not making the solar …
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May
26,
2026
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09:00 AM
America/New_York
Drinking tomato-soy juice loaded with compounds shown in animal studies to promote health lowered pro-inflammatory proteins in healthy adults with obesity after four weeks, a new study found.
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March
27,
2026
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09:12 AM
America/New_York
It’s fairly common for members of the public to ask bug experts if ticks that hitchhike into a house on people or dogs can actually survive indoors for any length of time.
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February
03,
2026
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10:05 AM
America/New_York
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.
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2025
December
18,
2025
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10:44 AM
America/New_York
Ohio Sea Grant, on behalf of The Ohio State University, the University of Toledo and the Ohio Department of Higher Education, has released the 2025 research findings for the Harmful Algal Bloom Research Initiative (HABRI).
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November
19,
2025
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14:04 PM
America/New_York
Open semi-natural settings in urban areas – like parks and golf courses teeming with plants and small mammals – are possible hotspots for interaction between coyotes and humans, a new study suggests.
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July
10,
2025
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07:48 AM
America/New_York
If you find yourself routinely throwing away groceries and leftovers the night before you check out of an Airbnb, you’re not alone: A new study values the food wasted by U.S. vacation renters at about $2 billion each year.
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May
22,
2025
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08:19 AM
America/New_York
If you’ve ever regretted ordering a spicy meal, take note: A new study identifying molecules that suppress the heat of chili peppers hints at the possibility of adapting these compounds into an “anti-spice” condiment for food that’s too fiery to …
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April
22,
2025
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07:49 AM
America/New_York
Financial benefits, such as saving on utility payments and avoiding electricity rate hikes, are a key driver of U.S. adults’ willingness to consider installing rooftop solar panels or subscribing to community solar power, a new study …
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April
02,
2025
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12:19 PM
America/New_York
Mosquitoes have been transmitting the West Nile virus to humans in the United States for over 25 years, but we still don’t know precisely how the virus cycles through these pests and the other animals they bite.
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March
27,
2025
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10:02 AM
America/New_York
Nine scientists at The Ohio State University in disciplines ranging from astrophysics to parasitic diseases have been elected to the 2024 class of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellows.
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January
09,
2025
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07:39 AM
America/New_York
Tracking coyote movement in metropolitan areas shows the animals spend lots of time in natural settings, but a new study suggests the human element of city life has a bigger impact than the environment on urban coyote survival.
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2024
December
23,
2024
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09:37 AM
America/New_York
Putting extra holiday cookies and leftovers in the freezer will not only extend their shelf life – it could also put a dent in the U.S. household tendency to throw away edible food, a new study suggests.
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December
12,
2024
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15:00 PM
America/New_York
Any increase in the use of wood in buildings is positive for reducing the substantial carbon footprint of buildings – but it is critical to consider where wood is sourced and whether forests are managed sustainably, says Brent Sohngen, …
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2021
August
02,
2021
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08:50 AM
America/New_York
A common farm weed could make a “greener” jet fuel with fewer production-related environmental impacts than other biofuels, a new study indicates.
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2020
December
01,
2020
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11:08 AM
America/New_York
Widespread forest management and protections against deforestation can help mitigate climate change – but will come with a steep cost if deployed as broadly as policymakers have discussed, new research suggests.
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October
05,
2020
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11:15 AM
America/New_York
A renowned soil scientist at The Ohio State University has just been given the Canadian-based Arrell Global Food Innovation Award for improving soil health, and in doing so, increasing food production around the world.
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July
30,
2020
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08:57 AM
America/New_York
Conservation projects in cities are most likely to succeed when nearby residents are part of the planning and design process and feel ownership over the projects, researchers who spent seven years studying conservation in Cleveland say.
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