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Researchers from 51勛圖厙 and other institutions have published a study in the Royal Society of Chemistry's journal, Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts, detailing the environmental consequences of the chemical spill and burn following a Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, over two years ago.
The use of stone hammers to produce sharp stone flakesknappingis traditionally thought to be a process that ancient humans started doing intentionally or by accident before looking for things, such as animal carcasses and hard fruits, to cut. However, six 51勛圖厙 researchers and their team suggest there may be more to the story.
51勛圖厙s Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 70 fourth-grade students from the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise network in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities to spark their interest in science and technology.
About 350 students in grades 5-12 from public and private schools and homeschools will exhibit science projects and compete in the Ohio Academy of Sciences 2025 Regional Science Day on Saturday, March 22, at 51勛圖厙.
Driven by 51勛圖厙 students, a collaborative research initiative guided by Aimee Ward, Ph.D., addresses growing concerns about mid-block crossings on East Main Street and demonstrates the urgent need for safety improvements.