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Houston: The face of America in the next 20 years
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Apr 27, 2009 |
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Houston is a reflection of where most of America's cities will be in the next 20 years, according to Stephen Klineberg, Rice University sociologist and director of the annual Houston Area Survey.
'Refinery dust' reveals clues about local polluters
Jan 12, 2009 |
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Cloaked in the clouds of emissions and exhaust that hang over the city are clues that lead back to the polluting culprits, and a research team led by the University of Houston is hot on their trails.
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Houstonians more positive about city despite economic woes, annual survey finds
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Apr 20, 2009 |
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In spite of a dramatic rise in concerns about the local economy, Houstonians are more positive about living in the region, according to the latest annual Houston Area Survey results from Rice University.
UT Houston launches stem cell study for acute stroke patients
Feb 13, 2009 |
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A first-of-its-kind stem cell study to treat acute stroke victims is being launched by investigators at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston.
Follow your nose: Houston air quality study finds a few surprises
Aug 20, 2007 |
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As a frequent addition to the list of America’s most polluted cities, Houston is no stranger to having more than just oxygen and carbon dioxide in the air. But a University of Houston study found a few surprising results ...
Houston, New Orleans mobile use spike
Jun 12, 2006 |
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Mobile-device use in Houston and New Orleans has seen a spike since Hurricane Katrina, a research group said Monday.
Community gardens don't impact crime rate
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Sep 08, 2009 |
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Urban residents across the United States have dug in to create green spaces in their neighborhoods, transforming vacant lots into colorful and crowd-pleasing community gardens. According to the American Community ...
Annual study finds Houstonians' attitudes sour toward immigration
Apr 29, 2008 |
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Houstonians are increasingly concerned about immigration and its effects on the region, according to the latest annual Houston-Area Survey. This finding comes, however, as the same survey finds Latino immigrants are quickly ...
Commercialization of new solar technology to boost solar efficiency
Nov 09, 2009 |
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A pioneer in solar power in the 1990s before it became "sexy," University of Houston Professor Alex Freundlich recently entered into a collaborative research agreement with U.K.-based start-up QuantaSol for the development ...
Groin injuries may be more serious than a pulled muscle
Jun 26, 2009 |
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Some athletes are diagnosed with a pulled groin muscle when they actually might be suffering from a much more serious hip injury.
Scientists analyze Hurricane Ike's effects on waterways, fish contamination
Jul 07, 2009 |
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A long-term environmental research project being conducted at the University of Houston may offer important information about the effects of Hurricane Ike on pollution levels and help regulators determine whether existing ...
Low vitamin D levels linked to poor physical performance in older adults
Apr 23, 2007 |
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Older adults who don't get enough vitamin D – either from their diets or exposure to the sun – may be at increased risk for poor physical performance and disability, according to new research from Wake Forest University School ...
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