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Scientists stunned after discovering long-lost fish thriving in lake for decades: 'It's kind of like finding the missing link'
"If we can bring that back to what it used to be, that may be impossible, but I think even an attempt to do that is necessary." by Christine DulionJuly 15, 2025 More than an estimated six decades after it vanished from Lake Erie, a long-lost...

Ohio’s BMV sets shining example
Not every technological upgrade is a homerun, but at least one improvement in Ohio is paying big dividends for the state and its residents. With a change as simple as allowing certain transactions with the state Bureau of Motor Vehicles to take...
UToledo researchers establish value of tiered mentorship for teacher candidates
More than 30 early childhood education students have pursued careers navigating the unique challenges of urban schools through the Judith Herb College of Education’s Brady Partnership Schools initiative since it launched in 2018. As its latest...

GEMS Camp celebrates 20 years of empowering young girls in science
WHEELING, W.Va. — The Smart Centre Market in downtown Wheeling is set to host a special GEMS Camp, marking 20 years since its inception in 2005. The camp, scheduled for July 21 and 22, invites girls entering 5th through 8th grades to apply and...

House passes bipartisan bill supporting farm technology integration
Congressman Robert E. Latta | Robert E. Latta official websiteCongressman Robert E. Latta | Robert E. Latta official website Today, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act, a bipartisan...

School of Medicine dean and IT vice president step down from positions
Indiana University School of Medicine Dean Jay Hess and Information Technology Vice President Rob Lowden are both leaving their positions, according to a July 16 IU press release. Lowden accepted a position in the same role at The Ohio State...

Ohio lawmakers want to gut public educationLetters to the Editor
Gutting public education is GOP's goal Thank you for your recent editorial on July 5 entitled "DeWine's property tax vetoes give lawmakers a second chance for real solutions." Your entire assessment is correct except for one point. These...

Lupita Nyong'o joins Black lawmakers to lobby for fibroid research
WASHINGTON ‒ For more than a decade, actress Lupita Nyong'o has stayed quiet. The "Black Panther" star has long suffered from ‒ and declined to speak publicly about ‒ a medical condition called uterine fibroids. But on July 15 she told members of...

Hocking County in Ohio sees unchanged number of professional licenses issued in week ending May 24
There was one professional license issued in Hocking County in the week ending May 24, 2025 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.This is unchanged from the previous week ending May 17, 2025.Starting and managing a...

Research & Commentary: EIA Again Finds Natural Gas at the Forefront in Decline of U.S. Carbon Dioxide Emissions
The latest release of the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) annual U.S. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions report has found, once again, that natural gas continues to be at the forefront in the decline of greenhouse gas emissions...

New Technology Transfer leader aims to boost commercialization
Jerry Martin has been named the new associate director of technology transfer and economic development at Missouri S&T. He began his appointment on June 30. Martin brings a global perspective to his new role, shaped by a life of international...

BGSU’s “Research Experience for Teachers”
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (WTVG) - Though it is summertime, some local teachers are hitting the books hard. Research Experience for Teachers is a program through Bowling Green State University designed to help educators learn more about the field of...

Supreme Court ruling allows U.S. Department of Education layoffs: What it could mean for Ohio families
In a statement, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's office said 'efforts to give states more control and flexibility in implementing education policy is welcomed.' For parents like Nick Tuell of Lebanon, Ohio, the move is deeply personal. “Losing those staff...

Dean Emeritus Dennis Irwin honored by Engineers Foundation of Ohio, elected to leadership position
Dennis Irwin, PhD, PE, FNSPE, was recently elected as the treasurer of the Engineers Foundation of Ohio (EFO) and honored by the organization. Irwin, dean emeritus of Ohio University’s Russ College of Engineering and Technology and professor...

Satellite technology for precision agriculture: House passes bill from Rep. Bob Latta
WASHINGTON - Legislation by Bowling Green Republican Rep. Bob Latta would require the Federal Communications Commission to examine how it can facilitate using satellites that orbit the earth for precision agriculture on the ground. The U.S. House...

Cleveland's National Weather Service office is critical to northwest Ohio's emergency management. But leadership positions are vacant
The office's warning coordination meteorologist says staff can be shifted around to cover for vacancies in the short term, but that it's not sustainable long-term. TOLEDO, Ohio — Months after jobs were cut at the National Weather Service, and some...

Cut the cuts to science research | Opinion
By Logan Leak My goal in life is simple: to cure cancer. But this goal is moving further out of reach because of the slew of funding cuts to public research. Logan Leak (Submitted) I have dedicated my life to becoming a research scientist so that...

Meta to invest over $60B in AI data centers, starting with 'Prometheus' in Ohio
What just happened? Meta Platforms is embarking on an unprecedented expansion of its artificial intelligence infrastructure, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg announcing the construction of several enormous data centers designed to support the company's...

Fairfield County in Ohio sees 2.5% increase in number of professional licenses issued in week ending May 24
There were 121 professional licenses issued in Fairfield County in the week ending May 24, 2025 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.This is a 2.5% increase over the previous week ending May 17, 2025.Starting and...
Bald eagles make huge comeback in Ohio
Ohio's bald eagle population has rebounded significantly, with 964 active nests reported in spring. This represents a dramatic increase from the late 1970s when only four nests existed in the state. A dedicated team of biologists and volunteers...