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UC biologists unlock secrets of beetle’s amazing vision

March 20, 2024

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have found that sunburst diving beetles need water to develop and maintain their sharp vision. And understanding the foundations of this mechanism could shed light on our own vision deficits.

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Tornado's effects linger 25 years later

April 9, 2024

Biologists at the University of Cincinnati documented the recovery of a forest decimated by a tornado 25 years ago. Their findings demonstrate how major disturbances can have lasting and unexpected consequences for biodiversity.

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Ancient Maya blessed their ballcourts

April 26, 2024

Using environmental DNA analysis, researchers identified a collection of plants used in ceremonial rituals in the ancient Maya city of Yaxnohcah. The plants, known for their religious associations and medicinal properties, were discovered beneath a plaza floor upon which a ballcourt was built, suggesting the building might have been blessed or consecrated during construction.

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UC professors named scientific society fellows

June 7, 2024

Three University of Cincinnati professors were named to the 2023 class of American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows, a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community. From UC's College of Arts and Sciences, Carlton Brett, a professor in the department of geosciences, and George Uetz, a biological sciences professor, were honored. Dionysios Dionysiou, a professor of environmental engineering in the College of Engineering and Applied Science, was honored posthumously.