Posts Tagged ‘Michigan State University’
Science & Technology - Jan 7, 2011 18:19 - 3 Comments
Century-old murder conviction debunked
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — New evidence finds that a doctor from Michigan was wrongly accused of one of the most infamous murders in British history. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Jan 6, 2011 16:56 - 0 Comments
Grasses feather nests of at-risk birds
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Threatened bird populations will be better protected if efforts are made to develop biofuel from native perennials like grass, instead of ethanol staple corn. (more…)
Top Stories - Jan 5, 2011 11:51 - 5 Comments
Soldier’s best weapon: Positive thoughts
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Army soldiers fighting in Iraq who were able to maintain a positive outlook in the midst of trauma were less likely to suffer from depression and anxiety. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Dec 21, 2010 14:45 - 0 Comments
Waterways a haven for nitrous oxide
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, has increased by more than 20 percent over the last century, partially fueled by nitrogen in waterways. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 21, 2010 11:14 - 0 Comments
Mother knows best: Eat your veggies!
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — A mother’s own eating habits—and whether she views her child as a ‘picky eater’—has the most significant impact on whether her child consumes enough fruits and vegetables. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Dec 8, 2010 13:11 - 0 Comments
These online tweets are the real deal
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — A growing online library of bird sounds, photos, and information offers a new resource for backyard birders and seasoned ornithologists alike. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 7, 2010 13:11 - 2 Comments
Why married men behave better
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — It’s a chicken-or-egg question: Does marriage curb antisocial behavior in men, or are less antisocial men more likely to get married? New research suggests the answer is both. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 6, 2010 11:33 - 2 Comments
Urban community farms a growing trend
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Transforming vacant urban lots into farms and community gardens could provide city residents with a majority of their fruits and vegetables. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 3, 2010 17:14 - 1 Comment
Tiniest babies eventually catch up
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Most babies born at an extremely low birth weight grow up to become productive adults, according to a new study. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 23, 2010 11:40 - 7 Comments
Early start raises long-term risks
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Babies born early between 34 and 36 weeks face a double risk of both short-term medical problems and long-term emotional and cognitive challenges. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 12, 2010 13:14 - 0 Comments
Drug kills parasitic worm at its source
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Scientists have unlocked how an anti-parasitic drug kills worms brought on by diseases like river blindness and elephantitis. (more…)
Society & Culture - Nov 12, 2010 12:25 - 1 Comment
Irregular shifts strain some parents
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Cohabiting parents who work nonstandard shifts tend to experience more conflict between work and family life. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 13, 2010 15:46 - 2 Comments
Personality diagnoses get overhaul
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — A new method of categorizing personality disorders could ultimately improve treatment, researchers say. (more…)
Science & Technology - Oct 7, 2010 11:12 - 0 Comments
‘Glue’ helps plants fight pests
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Discovery of a hormone that acts like molecular glue could shed light on how plants cope with environmental stress. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 6, 2010 9:03 - 10 Comments
How much fish oil is too much?
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Fish oil—long encouraged by doctors as a supplement to support heart and joint health—induces severe colitis and colon cancer in mice in new research. (more…)
Society & Culture - Sep 23, 2010 12:56 - 0 Comments
Boys need language for self-control
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Developing language skills appears to be more important for boys than girls in helping them to develop self-control and, ultimately, succeed in school. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Sep 16, 2010 10:49 - 2 Comments
Green offices keep workers in the pink
MICHIGAN STATE (US)—Workers who moved from conventional office buildings to environmentally friendly “green” buildings said they called in sick less often and were more productive, according to a new study. (more…)
Science & Technology - Sep 15, 2010 13:58 - 0 Comments
Plants wear lipid coat to ward off freezing
MICHIGAN STATE (US)—New research that clarifies how plants protect themselves from freezing temperatures could lead to discoveries related to plant tolerance for drought and other extreme conditions. (more…)
