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July 8, 2026

Ohio State to host innovative summit on AI and human values

Scientists and AI industry leaders will convene at Ohio State this month to explore effective ways of aligning artificial intelligence with human values and well-being.

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Participating in heavy-contact youth sports, dropping out of sports linked to acts of violence

Simply playing organized youth sports does not reduce the likelihood of committing violence in one’s lifetime, according to a new study led by psychology graduate Emily Nothnagle.

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Rethinking belief in an age of misinformation

The latest issue of ASCENT highlights the work of Dr. Richard Petty, a leading expert on how people form and change their beliefs.

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Brewer selected to join National Academy of Sciences

Marilynn Brewer, professor emerita and Ohio Eminent Scholar in the Department of Psychology, has been selected for the 2026 class of the prestigious institution.

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Fujita featured on Huberman Lab

Dr. Kentaro Fujita was recently a guest on Dr. Andrew Huberman's well-known podcast, where he spoke about the science of self-control and overcoming procrastination.

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Schoppe-Sullivan quoted in New York Times story on parenting research

A recently published study suggests that fathers' early parenting behaviors may significantly impact children's health. Dr. Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan cautioned against overinterpreting the findings.…

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Laura Wagner on making research public

In a recent episode of Voices of Excellence, Dr. Laura Wagner discusses the unique setup of her lab at COSI, which allows visitors to participate in and observe language research.

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Beyond Minnesota, social media fuels false rumors of fraud among Somalis

Dr. Kurt Gray was recently quoted in a New York Times story about false allegations of fraud against Ohio Somalis and social media's role in the spread of this misinformation.

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How doubting your doubts may increase commitment to goals

A recent study by social psychology professor Patrick Carroll suggests that doubt in one's uncertainties can boost confidence.

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Ruchika Prakash on engaging the public with the complexities of the human brain

On 89.7 NPR News' All Sides with Amy Juravich, Dr. Ruchika Prakash discusses a new interactive exhibit at COSI and its goal to help museum visitors better understand the human brain.