Posts Tagged ‘University of Illinois’
Mate tea compounds kill colon cancer
U. ILLINOIS (US) — Human colon cancer cells die when exposed to the amount of bioactive ingredients in just one cup of yerba mate tea. Continue…
Monday, January 30, 2012 11:00 - 5 Comments
Science & Technology - Jan 24, 2012 13:05 - 6 Comments
Don’t ditch the ‘ums’. Listeners need them
U. ILLINOIS (US) — Speakers should think twice before eliminating the “ums,” “uhs,” and other speech fillers from their message if they want listeners to recall what was said. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Jan 24, 2012 12:18 - 4 Comments
Force flood turned farmland to mud
U. ILLINOIS (US) — When the water in the Mississippi River rose to 58 feet with a forecast of 60 feet or higher in May 2011, the emergency plan to naturally or intentionally breach the levees established over 80 years prior was put in motion. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 18, 2012 18:20 - 0 Comments
After exercise, muscles have more stem cells
U. ILLINOIS (US) — A single bout of exercise in mice leads to an increase in the type of stem cell that aids in healing injury or disease in skeletal muscle. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 9, 2012 14:55 - 0 Comments
50-million-year-old crickets with ears
U. COLORADO-BOULDER (US) — A new study of cricket and katydid fossils suggests the insects evolved ears long before bats, their major predator, came along. (more…)
Top Stories - Jan 4, 2012 12:47 - 1 Comment
Nibbled plants grow back stronger
U. ILLINOIS (US) — A chromosome boost makes some plants come back stronger after they’ve been eaten, researchers say. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 20, 2011 10:49 - 2 Comments
‘Social goals’: How kids’ react to bullying
U. ILLINOIS (US) — Many wonder why bullies bully, but a new study looks at the other side of the equation: How do children respond to bullying and why? (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 16, 2011 11:34 - 4 Comments
Stuttering starts in the brain
U. ILLINOIS (US) — New research is suggesting that atypical brain function is a fundamental aspect of speech production tasks for adults who stutter. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Dec 15, 2011 16:46 - 1 Comment
Social or solitary: It’s in bees’ genes
U. ILLINOIS (US) — A new study of different types of bees—bumble bees, honey bees, stingless bees, and solitary bees—offers a first look at the genetic underpinnings of their different lifestyles. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 8, 2011 7:46 - 0 Comments
Mexican parents may derail teens’ exercise
U. ILLINOIS (US) — Deep-rooted cultural beliefs and expectations often cause parents in Mexico to discourage their college-bound children from exercising. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Dec 5, 2011 9:59 - 3 Comments
Opals leave radioactive waste inert
STANFORD (US) — Researchers are proposing the use of opal to sequester uranium at contaminated nuclear sites. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 2, 2011 12:36 - 1 Comment
Kindergarten friends matter for boys
U. ILLINOIS (US) — High-quality friendships in kindergarten may mean that boys will have fewer behavior problems and better social skills in first and third grades, new research suggests. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 15, 2011 12:39 - 0 Comments
Sensor brings epileptic brain into focus
NYU / U. ILLINOIS / U. PENN (US) — A flexible sensor is expected to offer unprecedented views of brain activity during epileptic seizures—as much as 400 times current levels—with minimal wiring. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 10, 2011 11:51 - 0 Comments
See the sounds: Audio as visual image
U. ILLINOIS (US) — New technology lets analysts “see” large amounts of audio data by turning sounds into a visual picture. (more…)
Science & Technology - Oct 20, 2011 9:41 - 1 Comment
Food safety starts with clean seeds
U. ILLINOIS (US) —The secret to keeping radish, broccoli, alfalfa, and other sprouts free from food-borne bacteria lies in the cleanliness of their seeds. (more…)
Science & Technology - Oct 14, 2011 10:07 - 3 Comments
To see illusion, imagine ‘duck eats rabbit’
U. ILLINOIS (US) — Looking at a classic psychology experiment in a new way suggests that our visual systems are more flexible than previously thought. (more…)
Science & Technology - Oct 4, 2011 9:39 - 0 Comments
Pump may help materials self repair
U. ILLINOIS (US) — Researchers have demonstrated a pumping method to deliver pressurized liquid healing agents into artificial microvascular systems. (more…)
Science & Technology - Sep 27, 2011 17:43 - 0 Comments
Videos via phone reach developing nations
U. ILLINOIS (US) — Short animated videos that can be viewed on cell phones are delivering important messages about issues such as farming and infectious disease to people in developing countries. (more…)
Science & Technology - Sep 23, 2011 10:12 - 0 Comments
Small fish recover faster after workouts
U. ILLINOIS (US) — After exercise, small fish bounce back faster than large fish, a finding that suggests anglers may want to adjust their catch-and-release methods based on fish size. (more…)
