Posts Tagged ‘Iowa State University’
Science & Technology - Nov 23, 2010 14:00 - 0 Comments
Microscope pinpoints single molecules
IOWA STATE (US) — A new microscope will allow scientists to study biological molecules one at a time. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Nov 8, 2010 16:10 - 0 Comments
Radioactive cleanup takes (more) time
IOWA STATE (US) — Distorted formulas have wrongly swayed theories of how long it takes to transform a contaminated area into one free of pollution. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 5, 2010 13:57 - 3 Comments
Why nature thinks bigger is better
IOWA STATE (US) — In a new paper, a team of scientists sheds light on coarsening, the natural process during which “the big get bigger.” (more…)
Earth & Environment - Oct 8, 2010 10:45 - 0 Comments
Fisheries net bigger catch
IOWA STATE (US) — New regulations aimed at protecting fish stocks will likely be an economic boon to the fishing industry, according to a new study. (more…)
Science & Technology - Oct 1, 2010 11:31 - 1 Comment
Infect mosquito, watch genes respond
IOWA STATE (US) — Researchers have turned the tables on a common mosquito, infecting it with pathogens to see which genes turn on in response. (more…)
Society & Culture - Sep 28, 2010 15:26 - 2 Comments
Crime by the numbers: What is the cost?
IOWA STATE (US) — A single murder costs society about $17.25 million according to a new study. (more…)
Science & Technology - Sep 27, 2010 16:51 - 0 Comments
How bacteria resist antibiotics
IOWA STATE (US) — Researchers have discovered the crystal structures of pumps that remove heavy metal toxins from bacteria, making them resistant to antibiotics. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 8, 2010 14:15 - 1 Comment
Fortified corn gets boost of vitamin A
IOWA STATE (US)—Vitamin A deficiency is one of the most serious causes of malnutrition in developing countries, resulting in blindness, poor immune function, and even premature death—particularly in young children. (more…)
Science & Technology - Aug 31, 2010 11:59 - 0 Comments
Spitzer goes to extremes with Milky Way
IOWA STATE (US)—The Spitzer Space Telescope is now taking aim at the outer reaches of the Milky Way. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jul 29, 2010 12:42 - 0 Comments
The downside of high heels
IOWA STATE (US)—Stilettos, wedges, and pumps may be fashionable, but prolonged wearing of and walking in high heels can contribute to joint degeneration and knee osteoarthritis, a new study suggests. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Jul 9, 2010 12:54 - 0 Comments
Climate change impacts ‘medium’ meadows
IOWA STATE (US)—The effects of drought on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem of the Rocky Mountains provide a glimpse of how changing climate affects the diversity of meadow plants and animals. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jul 6, 2010 10:02 - 3 Comments
Pay attention, kids: Unplug to tune in
IOWA STATE (US)—Parents looking to get their kid’s attention—or keep them focused at home and in the classroom—should try to limit their television viewing and video game play. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jun 18, 2010 10:41 - 2 Comments
Radiohead video features real-time, 3-D
IOWA STATE (US)—A high-resolution, 3-D imaging system can project perfect facsimiles of faces on a screen in real time. The result is an image that looks like a moving mask, digitally and exactly executed. (more…)
Science & Technology - May 12, 2010 16:42 - 1 Comment
Hinged pole could keep the lights on
IOWA STATE (US)—Engineers have designed a new type of transmission pole that is hinged, making it easier to install and repair. It also resists the kind of cascading failures that can lead to widespread power outages. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 23, 2010 12:23 - 4 Comments
Female community college grads earn less
IOWA STATE (US)—Women who completed community college associate degrees earn far less in business, marketing, and information technology (IT) careers than men who did not complete their degrees, a new study finds. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Apr 14, 2010 10:58 - 2 Comments
Speedy approach to pure inbred corn lines
IOWA STATE (US)—New technology will allow corn breeders to produce inbred lines in two generations instead of the five to eight generations that it normally takes. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 8, 2010 12:52 - 0 Comments
Media transformed 9/11 into ‘public drama’
IOWA STATE (US)—The way the media covered the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 gave them iconic meaning and transformed them into “public drama”—a potent political symbol—using information, images, and a compelling story. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 31, 2010 13:18 - 1 Comment
Happy seniors dwell on the good ol’ days
IOWA STATE (US)—Past satisfaction with life—even if it comes from simple accomplishments—is the key to happiness in later years, a new study shows. (more…)
