Iowa State University

  • A person opens a blue egg container at the grocery store to check the eggs inside.
    politics

    How your brain reacts to buying groceries can reveal your politics

    Can grocery purchases help you spot a Republican or a Democrat? Yes, if you have a brain scanner, researchers report.
  • A turtle swims through shallow water next to some plants.
    genomes

    Turtle genomes fold in a special way

    "The turtles may be showing us what existed at the beginning, shedding light on the evolution of vertebrate genomes."
  • One large and one tiny corn cob on a blue background.
    agriculture

    Gene discovery could lead to resilient ‘pixie’ corn

    Research offers corn breeders a new tool to develop desirable dwarf varieties that could boost the crop’s resilience and profitability.
  • A young woman walks out a front door while wearing a backpack.
    foster care

    ‘Aftercare’ gives support to young adults leaving foster care

    People who age out of foster care face significant hurdles during the transition to independence, but aftercare support services can help.
  • A model of a DNA double helix with its shadow appearing below.
    crimes

    How DNA evidence could help solve more cold cases

    The author of a new book looked at over 100 cold cases recently resolved by DNA evidence. He argues there's more that could be done.
  • A pink kettlebell and pink jumprope on a black gym floor.
    exercise

    Combo workout cuts heart disease risks

    A half-and-half approach to your exercise could help you lower your risk of cardiovascular disease, new research suggests.
  • six brass shell casings on white
    bias

    Analysis finds bias in shell casings as forensic evidence

    “Firearms experts are failing to report evidence that’s favorable to the defense, and it has to be addressed and corrected.”
  • rainbow flag hangs from window of white building
    diversity

    LGBTQ+ job seekers want action, not symbols

    LGBTQ+ job seekers are looking for signs of authentic support from companies and organizations, a study finds.
  • Coaching headsets rest on the sideline bench in an empty stadium ahead of an NFL game.
    bias

    There’s racial bias in lower-level NFL coach hiring and promoting

    “These data analyses show where biases are hiding, and once we know that, we can think about interventions..."
  • teen at laptop holds face in hands
    higher education

    Grades suggest students don’t cheat on online exams

    An analysis of exam score data from nearly 2,000 students across 18 classes suggests cheating isn't rampant in online courses.
  • A young woman sits in a large library chair and looks down at her phone.
    anxiety

    College students who cut social media use have less anxiety

    College students who tried to cut their social media use to 30 minutes a day had less anxiety, depression, and loneliness, a new study finds.
  • A man looks out a window with a pained expression.
    PTSD

    Childhood abuse may up service members’ risk of PTSD

    Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse in childhood may increase military service members' risk of developing PTSD.