Each month staff in the Office of University Relations report on Ohio State research and connect reporters with experts across the University. They then monitor articles that mention Ohio State in the 50 largest U.S. and select world media markets. The dozens of articles each month are just one indication of the high profile the University enjoys in the national media.

Results from an expedition to the Dasuopu glacier high in the Himalayas led by Lonnie Thompson, professor of geological sciences and researcher with the Byrd Polar Research Center, was included in the January 2001 DiscoverÕs list of the 50 most important scientific discoveries of the year 2000. Through their analysis of ice cores drilled on the glacier, Thompson and his colleagues hope to get a picture of how modern climate is changing, including clues to possible global warming and other planetary climate events. Major international attention was focused on Thompson and a presentation he made at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Thompson presented evidence that many glaciers and ice caps atop mountains in Africa and South America will probably have melted within the next 15 years because of global warming, and little can be done to save them. Coverage included: Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, Deutsche Presse-Agentur, New York Times, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, United Press International and USA Today, Feb. 19; Financial Times, International Herald Tribune, London Daily Telegraph, London Guardian, London Times, Los Angeles Daily News, Ottawa Citizen, Vancouver Sun and Washington Times, Feb. 20; NPRÕs Talk of the Nation Science Friday and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Feb. 23; Minneapolis Star Tribune, Feb. 25; Los Angeles Times, April 1; London Guardian, April 13; and Popular Science, May 2001.

John Allred, professor of nutrition, was quoted in the January 2001 Parents Magazine about how gargling a solution of salt and water can help sore throats by reducing inflammation and reducing the concentration of germs. Allred was quoted in the March 2001 MenÕs Health about how caffeine and various foods can work together to help keep a person alert.

The cover article of the January 2001 Psychology Today featured a recent book, Who Am I: The 16 Basic Desires that Motivate Our Actions and Define Our Personalities, by Steven Reiss, professor of psychiatry and psychology. The Feb. 13 Newsday also mentioned ReissÕ research on happiness.

Randall Wolf, clinical associate professor of surgery and director of minimally invasive cardiac surgery, was quoted in a January 2001 Health article that named robotic surgery as one of the top 10 medical advances of 2000. Ohio State is one of the international leaders in using computer-enhanced robotic technology to improve heart bypass surgery.

Louise Douce, director of the Counseling and Consultation Service, was interviewed for a Jan. 16 Dateline NBC report about the nationwide problem of Ritalin abuse by college students.

Research by Nancy Ryan-Wenger, professor, and Nancy Lowe, associate professor, both in nursing, was the subject of articles carried by Reuters News Service, Jan. 24, and Gannett News, Jan. 26. Their research suggested female military personnel may be reluctant to seek treatment for urinary tract or vaginal infections while deployed away from their home base.

The Jan. 25 Wall Street Journal mentioned that scholars at Ohio State are involved in research to genetically alter honeybees in the hope of protecting them from diseases and pests.

Paul Sciulli, professor of anthropology, was quoted in the New York Times, Jan. 26, about remains of American Indians that have been stored at Ohio State for future study. Some Indians have asked that the remains be returned to them and reburied.

The Jan. 27 Philadelphia Inquirer quoted Frank Darr, research specialist, National Regulatory Research Institute, in an article about a decision by a state judge in Pennsylvania who recommended the breakup of Verizon CommunicationsÕ operations in Pennsylvania into distinct retail and wholesale units.

An article in the Jan. 28 Kansas City Star mentioned that research at Ohio State has shown that the national drug-prevention program DARE is effective in helping young students reject drug use.

Copley News Service carried an article about research by Gifford Weary, professor of psychology, on Jan. 29. Her research suggests pessimists can temper their negative outlook when judging others -- but only if their mind is focused on the task and not distracted with other thoughts.

Mark Failla, chair and professor of human nutrition and food management, was quoted in the February 2001 Prevention about how even a small copper deficiency in the diet may suppress the immune system.

Articles in the February 2001 Current Health and the March 2001 KiplingerÕs Personal Finance Magazine mentioned research by Steve Hertzler, associate professor of medical dietetics. Hertzler found so-called Òenergy barsÓ may not always give endurance athletes the boost they expect.

Philip Samuels, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, was quoted in the February 2001 American Baby about how pregnant women should mention to their doctors chronic pain they experience to determine if it is a condition that needs treatment.

The February 2001 Redbook mentioned research by Rodney Tomczak, clinical assistant professor of orthopaedics. Tomczak found unexplained foot fractures could be a warning sign for osteoporosis.

The Financial Times, Feb. 1, and Business Week, March 5, published articles about research by Ann Christy, assistant professor of food, agricultural and biological engineering. ChristyÕs research suggests trash in a municipal landfill could decompose nearly 10 to 20 times faster than it normally does through a system that keeps the trash continuously wet.

An article about research by W. Scott McGraw, assistant professor of anthropology, Mansfield campus, ran in the Feb. 4 Parade. McGrawÕs research suggests a member of the primate order, the taxonomic group to which human beings belong, has recently become extinct -- the first time this has happened in several centuries. The vanished primate is called Miss WaldronÕs red colobus.

Ken Rose, senior economist at the National Regulatory Research Institute, was quoted in the Baltimore Sun, Feb. 4, about how electricity deregulation in Maryland may affect consumers in the state.

Steven Conn, assistant professor of history, wrote an op-ed article for the Feb. 6 Philadelphia Inquirer arguing that, instead of offering a tax cut, President Bush should have used the tax monies to better serve the nationÕs interests.