Posts Tagged ‘Iowa State University’
Earth & Environment - Dec 28, 2010 12:09 - 0 Comments
Biomass dilemma: Double crop or not?
IOWA STATE (US) — An experiment to test the benefits of double-cropping to grow more biomass for ethanol production yields mixed results. (more…)
Science & Technology - Dec 19, 2010 19:04 - 0 Comments
The unnatural charm of metamaterials
IOWA STATE (US) — New fabrication techniques are yielding metamaterials—exotic creations that provide optical properties not found in nature. (more…)
Science & Technology - Dec 8, 2010 20:37 - 1 Comment
Lovely weather for ducks and primates
DUKE (US) — Primates have special traits, such as their social nature and flexible diets, that give them an edge over other animals more susceptible to changing weather. (more…)
Science & Technology - Dec 8, 2010 19:53 - 0 Comments
Coated solar cells soak up more light
IOWA STATE (US) — Polymer solar cells that absorb more light—and are therefore more efficient—are now possible thanks to a new fabrication technology. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 24, 2010 9:42 - 0 Comments
Listen up! How to grow better corn
IOWA STATE (US) — When researchers re-sequenced six elite inbred corn lines, they found more than 100 genes present in some lines, but not in others. (more…)
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 - 3 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 - 1 Comment
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…)
