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New firm to develop Ohio University “pee power” wastewater remediation technology
ATHENS, Ohio (Aug. 23, 2010)—E3 Technologies, LLC, a new firm based in Athens, Ohio, will develop an Ohio University invention called the “GreenBox” designed to clean commercial and agricultural wastewater and produce hydrogen energy—a technology that’s been described as “pee power.”
Ancient “terror bird” used powerful beak to jab like an agile boxer
ATHENS, Ohio (Aug. 18, 2010)—The ancient “terror bird” Andalgalornis couldn’t fly, but it used its unusually large, rigid skull—coupled with a hawk-like hooked beak—for a fighting strategy reminiscent of boxer Muhammad Ali. The agile creature repeatedly attacked and retreated, landing well-targeted, hatchet-like jabs to take down its prey, according to a new study published this week in the online, open-access journal PLoS ONE by an international team of scientists.
Ohio University’s research licensing income rises to $8.2 million
ATHENS, Ohio (August 12, 2010) – Ohio University reported $8.2 million in income from its research technologies in fiscal year 2010, the majority of which came from licenses for health and medical advances for growth hormone and thyroid disorders.
Student Enhancement Award offers more than $100,000 for research and creative work
(June 16, 2010) With childhood obesity on the rise in the United States, Ohio University graduate student Jana Hovland is exploring how digital short stories might help young students make healthier food choices. Hovland was one of 20 students to receive an Ohio University Student Enhancement Award (SEA) this spring. The $5,991 grant covered the costs to animate the stories, which were based on research with kindergarten through second-grade students in Athens County.
Innovation Center creates jobs, income for Athens County
ATHENS, Ohio (June 15, 2010) – The businesses incubated by the Ohio University Innovation Center generated 152 jobs and $9.4 million in labor income in Athens County in 2009, according to a new economic impact study.
Event showcases growing regional biotechnology industry
ATHENS, Ohio (June 9, 2010)—Ohio University co-sponsored the third annual BioVenture Showcase today to highlight the growing biotechnology industry—sparked, in part, by its faculty research and technologies—in southeastern Ohio.
Third Frontier awards $3 million for algae research at Ohio University
ATHENS, Ohio (May 28, 2010) – Ohio University has received $3 million from the state’s Third Frontier Wright Projects Program to enhance its facilities for algae research. The project supports a growing industry in Ohio that aims to harness the plant for alternative energy innovations and air pollution mitigation.
Philosopher, evolution expert to discuss Darwin, intelligent design June 2
Listen Up - Jeff DiGiovanni studies how to improve hearing aid technologies
ATHENS, Ohio (May 17, 2010) - Most people associate hearing loss with an inability to hear soft sounds. But the condition also can create distortion, which makes it tough for someone to understand the difference between tones such as “a” or “e.” Those with hearing loss struggle to understand group discussions or conversations in a crowd, as they can’t pick out a voice from background noises.
Engineer Diana Schwerha examines how ergonomics can improve the lives of older people in the workplace and home
ATHENS, Ohio (May 17, 2010) - Diana Schwerha knows that people think ergonomics is just about posture: Sitting up straight at your computer desk so your back doesn’t ache. Holding your hands correctly as you type so you don’t get carpal tunnel syndrome. But, as it turns out, it’s much more than that.
Student Research and Creative Activity Expo announces list of student awards (May 14, 2010)
Study documents widespread extinction of lizards due to climate change
(May 13, 2010)—A major survey of lizard populations worldwide has found an alarming pattern of population extinctions attributable to rising temperatures. If current trends continue, 20 percent of all lizard species could go extinct by 2080, according to an international research team that includes biologists at University of California, Santa Cruz, and Ohio University.