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Unveiling the Hidden Influence of Viruses on Methane Cycling and Climate Change

In a recent study published in Nature Communications, a team of researchers led by Byrd Center's ZhiPing Zhong has unveiled how viruses that infect microbes can…

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Celebrating Excellence and Innovation at the 2024 Edward F. Hayes Advanced Research Forum

Congratulations to this year's Edward F. Hayes Advanced Research Forum participants, who showcased their research on March 1, 2024.

The forum highlights research from various graduate degree…

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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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Insights from the Fifth National Climate Assessment's Midwest Chapter Webinar

Last week, the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) convened a distinguished panel of experts to discuss the Midwest Chapter of the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5). Aaron…

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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…

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Insights on Clean Energy Geopolitics from Leading U.S. Climate Scientists

In the recent publication Great Decisions 2024 from Foreign Policy Association (FPA), a piece written by Environmental Journalist Bud Ward titled "Global trade and green energy" focused…

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The Undergraduate Student Government Advocates for Significant Investment in Byrd Center's Ice Core Facility Renovation

According to The Lantern, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) adopted a resolution last Wednesday, urging The Ohio State University to fund crucial renovations at the Byrd Center's Ice Core…

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Engineering Microbiomes: Targeting Viruses for Innovative Ocean Carbon Capture and Methane Mitigation Strategies

In a pioneering effort to combat climate change, scientists at The Ohio State University are exploring the potential of viruses to enhance carbon capture in the oceans and mitigate methane…

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The Elbrus Ice Core Unlocks Secrets of a 260-Year Snow Accumulation History

In an effort to understand the earth's climate system, especially the regional variability of precipitation, which is essential for managing water resources, vegetation, and ecosystems,…