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Climate Change Intensifies Risk of Devastating Floods in Sikkim Himalaya

A recent study published in the journal Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment, led by the Byrd Center's Postdoctoral Scholar Saurabh Kaushik highlights the increasing threat of…

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Exploring Viral Roles in Microbial Dynamics and Carbon Cycling in the Sargasso Sea

A study published in Nature Communications utilized advanced sequencing technologies, combining short and long-read sequencing, to examine the population of viruses that infect and replicate only…

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USDA Awards $10 Million to Ohio State-Led Initiative for Climate-Smart Farming in the Midwest

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $10 million grant for a project to develop strategies to enhance climate-smart agricultural practices across Midwest farms. Professor Douglas…

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The End of an Era: The JOIDES Resolution Embarks on Its Final Expedition

The scientific community is bidding farewell to the JOIDES Resolution, a storied ocean drilling vessel that has significantly advanced our understanding of Earth's geological and climatic history…

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Cosmic Rays Reveal Earth's Geological Secrets and Climate Future

Advanced Dating Techniques Using Cosmic Rays Offer New Insights into Earth's Past and Present Environmental Challenges

In an article published earlier this month in The Conversation,…

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Decadal Firn Dynamics and Environmental Change on Grigoriev Ice Cap, Tien Shan

The High Mountain Asia range is often described as the water towers of Central Asia due to its crucial role in providing water resources. Its glaciers, vital for sustaining human populations and…

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Undergraduate Senior Blake Murray, Second Place Winner at the Denman Forum

Last week, The Ohio State University undergraduate seniors shared their research at the Denman Undergraduate Research Forum. This prestigious annual event, named after Richard J. and Martha D…

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Record-Breaking Research Expenditures Propel The Ohio State University to New Heights in Innovation and Impact

In fiscal year 2023, The Ohio State University set a new record in its annual research and development expenditures, reaching $1.449 billion, marking a 6% increase from the previous fiscal year's…

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Professor Tom Darrah Leads Koloma in Pioneering Sustainable Hydrogen Extraction Technology

Koloma, an innovative startup, is revolutionizing the clean energy sector by focusing on the extraction of low-carbon hydrogen from natural underground deposits. At the heart of this venture is…