Posts Tagged ‘Iowa State University’
Privacy: Does face recognition cross the line?
IOWA STATE (US) — Facial recognition technology could help businesses customize services but are customers ready for it? Continue…
Thursday, May 9, 2013 14:29 - 4 Comments
Society & Culture - Apr 17, 2013 4:27 - 0 Comments
High hopes can lead to voter letdown
IOWA STATE (US) — Leading up to an election, supporters who maintain a high level of optimism are more likely to vote—but are also more disappointed if the results don’t go their way. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 29, 2013 11:05 - 0 Comments
Parent violence leads to teen dating abuse
IOWA STATE (US) — Psychological violence from a parent has a greater impact on the child’s teenage relationships than witnessing violence between two adults in the home, a new study finds. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 27, 2013 11:56 - 4 Comments
Violent games strongly linked to youth crime
IOWA STATE (US) — A new study suggests there’s a strong connection between violent video games and aggressive behavior in kids. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 20, 2013 16:20 - 1 Comment
Tiny planet is a bit bigger than Earth’s moon
IOWA STATE (US) — A planet discovered outside our solar system is smaller than Mercury, the smallest planet orbiting our sun. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 13, 2013 12:03 - 0 Comments
Envy added to narcissism is a volatile mix
IOWA STATE (US) — Not all narcissists boast an “I’m better than you” swagger. Some harbor feelings of vulnerability that can make them more prone to unexpected bursts of aggression. (more…)
Society & Culture - Feb 5, 2013 12:02 - 0 Comments
Around the world, kids choose jobs vs. school
IOWA STATE (US) — When making a choice between school and a job, students in countries with high fertility and mortality rates are more likely to drop out. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 30, 2013 11:58 - 2 Comments
Teen’s criminal career can start by age 5
IOWA STATE (US) — By the time a juvenile is arrested, or referred to the juvenile court system, chances are he or she has already displayed a pattern of antisocial behavior. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 21, 2013 15:44 - 1 Comment
Violent games stir up stereotypes of Arabs
U. MICHIGAN / IOWA STATE (US) — Playing violent video games about terrorism strengthens negative stereotypes about Arabs, even when Arabs are not portrayed in the games. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 16, 2013 18:05 - 9 Comments
Food stamps mean fewer hungry kids
IOWA STATE (US) — The food stamp program in the US reduces food insecurity among high-risk children by at least 20 percent and poor general health by at least 35 percent, new research shows. (more…)
Science & Technology - Oct 16, 2012 12:26 - 2 Comments
Aphids put out welcome mat for other pests
IOWA STATE (US) — Aphids not only have a unique ability to block the genetic defense response of soybeans, but they may also open the door for other pests to do even more damage to crops. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Sep 28, 2012 13:21 - 0 Comments
Old clam shells act like ocean sensors
IOWA STATE (US) — Radiocarbon data from clam shells are telling the story of the Atlantic Ocean’s past. (more…)
Society & Culture - Sep 13, 2012 12:29 - 3 Comments
‘Inefficient’ divorces leave couples worse off
IOWA STATE (US) — Roughly one in four couples who divorce in hopes of finding greater happiness may have been better off staying married. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 23, 2012 11:45 - 0 Comments
Spiral structure key to TB’s drug resistance
IOWA STATE (US) — Using X-ray crystallography, scientists have zoomed in on the tuberculosis bacterium to find out how it resists multiple drugs. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jul 9, 2012 17:13 - 0 Comments
Media violence: 1 of 6 risk factors for bullying
IOWA STATE (US) — A new tool may help schools identify students who are more likely to commit aggressive acts against other students, research shows. (more…)
Top Stories - May 16, 2012 11:25 - 3 Comments
Why parents can’t rely on video game ratings
IOWA STATE (US) —Not all E-rated video games are created equal. New research indicates content matters more than ratings when it comes to effects on kids. (more…)
Top Stories - May 14, 2012 12:50 - 0 Comments
One plant yields 3 clues to biofuel crops
IOWA STATE (US) — Knowing the function of three plant proteins could help scientists raise seed oil yield in crops, a potential windfall for the bioeconomy. (more…)
Society & Culture - May 14, 2012 10:20 - 2 Comments
To compete with Wal-Mart, local stores find niche
IOWA STATE (US) — In the 15 years after Wal-Mart’s arrival, small towns in Iowa showed moderate increases in total retail sales, according to a new study. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 25, 2012 15:43 - 3 Comments
Customer ‘tribes’ foster brand loyalty
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Customers are more likely to be loyal to a brand when other customers look and act like they do, new research finds. (more…)
