Science & Medicine
Scientists exploring the links between a spinal cord injury, inflammation and immune function have turned their attention to a genome-level analysis of the gut microbial community, with early study results offering hints at potential new …
Planning a successful trip can be challenging, especially when your destination is in outer space.
While it’s a common belief that picking up someone else’s accent just happens automatically, new research from The Ohio State University suggests that people actually have considerable control over when they adopt or suppress someone else’s …
Ohio State professor John Beacom breaks down the science behind the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics.
Americans with commercial insurance are generally told they have access to a strong network of mental health providers. But when researchers called providers listed in those networks, securing an appointment was usually difficult or …
Over 50 experts – clinicians, researchers, policymakers, first responders and representatives from agencies that employ and advocate for them – have reached consensus on the first-ever recommendations for the recognition, diagnosis and management …
Scientists have found a way to use defects in crystals to engineer stronger materials, according to a new study.
Our physical surroundings affect everything from personal well-being to a neighborhood’s safety. A new study from The Ohio State University finds that when it comes to preventing gun violence in a community, green space can help, but its …
A story that places us inside the mind of a character who is remorseful about causing harm can inspire forgiveness for that fictional bad act, a new study finds.
David Nagib, a researcher at The Ohio State University who is well-known for his passion for “radical” medicinal chemistry, has been named a laureate of the 2026 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists.
For decades, body image researchers have focused almost exclusively on how we compare ourselves to others, and the toll it takes on our well-being. But a new study from The Ohio State University shows that we are often our own worst …
