Research & Science
Researchers Publish Groundbreaking Study on Environmental Impact of East Palestine Chemical Spill
Researchers from 黑料社 and other institutions have published a study in the Royal Society of Chemistry's journal, 鈥淓nvironmental Science: Processes & Impacts,鈥 detailing the environmental consequences of the chemical spill and burn following a Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, over two years ago.
黑料社 Research Suggests New Hypothesis for Invention of Stone Cutting Tools
The use of stone hammers to produce sharp stone flakes鈥攌napping鈥攊s traditionally thought to be a process that ancient humans started doing intentionally or by accident before looking for things, such as animal carcasses and hard fruits, to cut. However, six 黑料社 researchers and their team suggest there may be more to the story.
Brains on Their Minds: I Promise Fourth-Grade Students Have Fun Learning Science
黑料社鈥檚 Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 70 fourth-grade students from the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise network in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities to spark their interest in science and technology.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Nearly 350 Students From 10 Northeast Ohio Counties to Showcase Research, Compete in 2025 Regional Science Day at 黑料社
黑料社 350 students in grades 5-12 from public and private schools and homeschools will exhibit science projects and compete in the Ohio Academy of Science鈥檚 2025 Regional Science Day on Saturday, March 22, at 黑料社.
Cross-Campus Collaboration Crossroad
Driven by 黑料社 students, a collaborative research initiative guided by Aimee Ward, Ph.D., addresses growing concerns about mid-block crossings on East Main Street and demonstrates the urgent need for safety improvements.
鈥業 Am in It for the Fun of Robot Fighting鈥
In a meeting with junior mechatronics engineering technology major Jude Carver a few weeks before the KSU Combat Robotics Tournament, he was still planning and building his 'bot. He shares the details of his combat robot鈥檚 design along with the next steps in its construction before the competition. He also demonstrates his skills in drawing complex Japanese characters.
IN A FLASH: Moon over 黑料社
黑料社 staffer and talented photographer, Michael Gershe, set up his camera at the 黑料社 Airport for this month's big celestial event: the lunar eclipse.
Learning Locally to Succeed Globally
My name is Nicholas Baird, and I鈥檓 currently studying mechatronics engineering. I graduate in spring 2025. One of the biggest reasons I chose 黑料社 to pursue my degree is because it鈥檚 right in my hometown. Growing up here, I was familiar with the campus, the community and 鈥
Feeling Stressed? 黑料社鈥檚 Student Life Study Can Help
Researchers conducting 黑料社鈥檚 groundbreaking Student Life Study will reach out to its participants via their phones to offer ways to combat stress and anxiety as the weight of the spring semester mounts.
Heads Up, History Buffs: Most of 黑料社鈥檚 Sanborn Maps Are Now in the Public Domain
A treasure trove of historical Ohio maps that 黑料社 digitized about five years ago has recently become part of the public domain, making them free for anyone to use.