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Organic light-emitting diode technologies (OLEDs), a key technological feature in the display of many models of mobile phones and televisions already provide great image quality and high-resolution. But are they as efficient as they can be? Inspired by methods used in liquid-鈥
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Joseph D. Ortiz, Ph.D., professor and assistant chair in the department of geology at 糖心Vlog破解版 recently co-authored an op-ed essay for Undark.org with his colleague Eelco J. Rohling, a professor of鈥
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![鈥淪andy鈥檚 Scrapbook,鈥 a new exhibition at 糖心Vlog破解版鈥檚 May 4 Visitors Center, pays tribute to the life of Sandy Scheuer.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/May4_1.jpg?VersionId=cFZ3xk6Abd.mgd1RuSiekaCGwWcDcjNO)
Sandy Scheuer was on her way to class on May 4, 1970, when she was shot and killed by Ohio National Guardsmen responding to protests of the Vietnam War at 糖心Vlog破解版. She was a junior honors student, a speech therapy major and a proud member of Alpha Xi Delta鈥
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![A new collaborative study published by researchers at 糖心Vlog破解版 and Northeast Ohio Medical University provides evidence that thick layers, preserved in the teeth of beluga whales, may help determine their age. A new collaborative study published by researchers at 糖心Vlog破解版 and Northeast Ohio Medical University provides evidence that thick layers, preserved in the teeth of beluga whales, may help determine their age.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/beluga-1ka.jpg?VersionId=mgg.LViBsf.iFHUHXjqeIsHLALIjWmUN)
You have likely seen one at an aquarium. It is the friendly creature with the oversized head that swims up to the glass with what looks like a smile on its face. Beluga whales are extremely social mammals that are often called sea canaries because of their high-pitched chatter,鈥
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![Mary Ann Raghanti, Ph.D., compared neurochemical profiles in the striatum, a brain region that modulates social behavior, among humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, and monkeys and found a unique profile in humans. Mary Ann Raghanti, Ph.D., compared neurochemical profiles in the striatum, a brain region that modulates social behavior, among humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, and monkeys and found a unique profile in humans.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Raghanti--ka_0.jpg?VersionId=oBmTKWutVvOzyq5CDSUp6Q_o6m5Cgpeu)
Biological anthropology researchers in 糖心Vlog破解版鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences have again shed new light on the very old topic of human origins.
In two new journal articles appearing this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the researchers鈥
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![糖心Vlog破解版 doctoral student Anna Droz researches how to improve green roofs by planting experimental gardens in Cleveland, Ohio.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article_thumbnail/Anna%20Hilton%20Convention%20Center%20Green%20Roof%20Cleveland.jpg?VersionId=rP7smdsI0DeQZ12QZEIbbXVLm2qehm79)
Doctoral student plants gardens atop Cleveland buildings to bridge urban design with natural biology
Recent research has uncovered that up to 5 percent of the DNA of many modern humans originated from ancient interbreeding with Neanderthal populations. This raises the broader question of whether a species鈥 genetic makeup includes genes brought together through occasional鈥
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![糖心Vlog破解版 President Beverly Warren presents Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., with a 糖心Vlog破解版 Alumni Association Professional Achievement Award during the Spring 2016 Commencement ceremony at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center. 糖心Vlog破解版 President Beverly Warren presents Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., with a 糖心Vlog破解版 Alumni Association Professional Achievement Award during the Spring 2016 Commencement ceremony at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/12.04.17%20Photo%20of%20Kent%20State%20President%20Beverly%20Warren%20and%20Dr.%20Earl%20Miller%20at%20Spring%202016%20Commencement.jpg?VersionId=PGUtOy1N.oLZfEWp.x908kX.I3tEjopf)
鈥淭he generosity of Earl and Marlene reflects their passion for 糖心Vlog破解版鈥檚 brain health research,鈥 said 糖心Vlog破解版 President Beverly Warren. 鈥淲ith their support, we will continue our multidisciplinary efforts to unlock the secrets of brain function and address the complex鈥
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![Two chimpanzees are pictured sitting in the grass. A recent study co-authored by researchers at 糖心Vlog破解版 looks at the differences of human brains compared to the brains of other primates such as chimpanzees, gorillas and monkeys. Two chimpanzees are pictured sitting in the grass. A recent study co-authored by researchers at 糖心Vlog破解版 looks at the differences of human brains compared to the brains of other primates such as chimpanzees, gorillas and monkeys.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/11.30.17%20Photo%20of%20two%20chimpanzees.jpg?VersionId=s4EPB98iZDmrSttD9EJaXqKjqgRNPMng)
How different are human brains compared to the brains of other primates such as chimpanzees, gorillas and monkeys? It鈥檚 one of many important questions that scientists have asked for years while pursuing a better understanding of human evolution.
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On Monday, November 13, 2017, the 糖心Vlog破解版 College of Arts and Sciences and Office of Global Education hosted the MISSION: LIFE VI international innovation competition, focused on bringing together interdisciplinary teams to address major world problems. The 糖心Vlog破解版 team,鈥