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Antarctica, a Natural Laboratory for Archaeological Validity of Early Stone Tool Sites
A study titled Antarctica as a ‘natural laboratory’ for the critical assessment of the archaeological validity of early stone tool sites was recently published in the online Journal…
Ohio State Sets New Record with $1.38 Billion in Annual Research Expenditures
The Ohio State University set a new record in its annual research and development expenditure. In partnership with the university's colleges, the Enterprise for Research,…
A Win-Win: Generating Profit from Food Waste While Reducing the Carbon Footprint
Valuating the conversion of food processing waste into potential end products to determine its best use!
Researchers have determined the value of food processing waste products that are…
Detecting Extreme Climate Event Impacts Using Remote Sensing Data in Deep Machine Learning Paradigms
C.K. Shum, Distinguished University Scholar and Professor in the School of Earth Sciences (SES) at The Ohio State University and a Principal Investigator at the Byrd Center, co-…
Cleaning Up Coal Mine Drainage and Producing Rare Earth Elements in the Process
Jeff Bielicki, associate professor in civil environmental and geodetic engineering and the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University, co-authored a study published in…
Using Isotopic Composition of O2 in Dating a Tibetan Ice Core Record of Holocene/Late Glacial Climate
The study's lead author is Lonnie Thompson, Distinguished University Professor in the School of Earth Sciences and Senior Research Scientist at the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center at The…
Melting Ice Releases 15000 Year Old Viruses
There continues to be interest in research by Zhi-Ping Zhong, his colleagues, and collaborators a year after their work was published. Dr. Zhong, a microbiologist and research associate with…
Garry McKenzie & Henry Brecher Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship
Undergraduate students working with Byrd Center scientists are encouraged to apply for research support from the G. McKenzie & H. Brecher Undergraduate Scholarship Fund. The funds will support…
Volunteers Participate in National Heat-Mapping Campaign to Collect Data on Columbus' Urban Heat Island
Last week Byrd Center staff members Geddy Davis, program coordinator, weather and climate services, and Karina Peggau, education and outreach program coordinator, participated in the National…