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It’s not you: Gen Alpha's slang is really 'Ohio'

September 4, 2024

Nancy Jennings, professor and director of UC's Children's Education and Entertainment Research (CHEER) Lab; was a guest speaker on WVXU to discuss the subject of "Brainrot." This is a term used to describe the ills of too much screen time. The radio show also discussed how social media impacts language use for Gen Alpha, persons born after 2010.

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WVXU: Tech CEOs talk AI with lawmakers

September 22, 2023

Professor Richard Harknett is a guest speaker on WVXU's Cincinnati Edition on the topic of AI and the need, or lack thereof, for government regulations. Professor Harknett is the head of UC's School of Public and International Affairs and is an often sought out media resource on technology, cybersecurity and governmental affairs.

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This eyeless cavefish grows extra taste buds

August 21, 2024

Research led by Joshua Gross, PhD, in the UC Department of Biological Sciences, revealed the blind cavefish has a similar number of taste buds as surface fish from birth up to the age of 5 months. Then, these taste buds gradually increase in number and start appearing on the head and chin during adulthood, particularly at around 18 months of age.

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Maya power plants

August 27, 2024

Archaeology Magazine talks to UC Professor David Lentz about his research team's use of environmental DNA to unlock secrets about ancient Mayan culture.

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Why is gerrymandering bad?

September 5, 2024

UC political science Professor David Niven tells WOSU's Untangled that gerrymandering helps political parties secure an unfair advantage in elections.