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Humidity cycles steer insect behavior

June 22, 2026

UC researchers found insects track daily humidity cycles like light and temperature, responding even after humidity cues are removed in lab tests.

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A leg up in a challenging job market

June 24, 2026

Spectrum interviewed a panel of University of Cincinnati experts and alum for a look into how to stand out in today’s competitive job market. They highlighted UC's cooperative education (co-op) programs and courses that integrate artificial intelligence (AI) competence as key to being ready for the workplace.

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What is neuro-symbolic AI?

July 2, 2026

Neuro-symbolic AI blends pattern recognition with logical reasoning, creating a new form of artificial intelligence that could play a guiding role in the future of business, healthcare and robotics.

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BEARCATS FOR LIFE

When I graduated from UC a few years with my Master of Science in Marketing, I walked away with more than just a degree

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Taking off in a new direction

June 30, 2026

For Glenn Adusei-Poku, the path to becoming a pilot didn’t begin in the cockpit — it began with a willingness to change course.


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What is mental subtraction?

July 6, 2026

Suzie White, PhD, assistant professor in the School of Education at the University of Cincinnati, spoke to Time for a feature story about using mental subtraction as a form of self care.

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How to prevent social isolation at school

July 1, 2026

UC Professor Ashley Merianos talks to U.S. News & World Report about her study that found that excessive use of social media exacerbates feelings of loneliness among college students. UC is taking preventive steps to give students social outlets.

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UC lands $3.3M grant to study microplastics' effects on cardiovascular health

June 30, 2026

Microplastics are everywhere, including in the clothes we wear, the food we eat and the water we drink. Scientists at the University of Cincinnati received a grant worth more than $3 million to study the effects of microplastics on heart health. They recently appeared on WLWT-TV/Ch. 5 to discuss their groundbreaking research.

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Certain weather patterns can trigger migraines

June 30, 2026

Certain weather patterns really do trigger migraine headaches — and the incidence is more common in the Midwest. As WGN 9 in Chicago recently reported, researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have identified two specific weather patterns associated with an increased risk of headaches.

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AI is reshaping how doctors train

June 30, 2026

Doctors have long trained through a cognitive apprenticeship model, learning by doing. But as Forbes recently reported, AI is forcing the medical community to reconsider how it trains physicians, even as many of the technology's effects on learning remain unknown.