Research & Science
IN A FLASH: Long Shadows
The angle of the sun during the fall creates long shadows on sunny days.
IN A FLASH: The Glow from the Grow
The greenhouses behind Cunningham Hall cast a warm glow at night.
Grant Expands Access to Groundbreaking App for Youth Living With HIV
A Northeast Ohio research team has secured a $5.7 million grant from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, part of the National Institutes of Health, to assess the impact of its Positive Peers app on the health outcomes of individuals aged 13-34 living with HIV. A pilot study found that when compared to those with HIV who didn’t use the app, those utilizing Positive Peers were more likely to be virally supressed and consistently engaged in medical care.
Mind, Body and Multiple Sclerosis
Marwan Shalih Maraicar challenged himself to explain cellular research on multiple sclerosis to a non-specialized public, and he walked away the People’s Choice Award winner.
Biological Anthropology Professor Pairs Brain Research With Mindful Meditation
You may have already known that reduces stress and anxiety, helps you sleep better and improves your test taking abilities. But, did you know that it shrinks your amygdala, which is the fear response center of the brain?
Moving from Private Industry to Academia
Meet Raiful Hasan, a new assistant professor of computer science at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University.
Insect Declines Threaten Ecosystems, but Solutions Offer Hope
Insects, including dung beetles, are essential contributors to our ecosystem, but their populations are facing alarming declines, according to recent research. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Associate Professor Christie Bahlai, Ph.D., an expert at tracking insect populations, spoke to Nebraska Public Media about the issue.
Coping with Anxiety: What Triggers it and How to Get Treatment
Angela Neal-Barnett, Ph.D., a psychology professor at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University and an expert in the field, emphasizes that triggers for anxiety disorders vary depending on the specific disorder.
Doctoral Student’s Mission? Stopping Lung Cancer in Its TracksÂ
Pratyusha Ghanta’s presentation "Stopping Lung Cancer in its Tracks" earned her third place in Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s fall 2023 Three Minute Thesis competition.
Mad Skills: Workshop Offers Training on State-of-the-Art Equipment
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Brain Health Research Institute sponsored a Research Skills Workshop, to allow students and faculty to learn how to operate the state-of-the-art technology located in the Integrated Sciences Building.