Iowa State University
hideThe Iowa State University of Science and Technology, more commonly known as Iowa State University (ISU), is a public land-grant and space-grant research university located in Ames, Iowa, United States. Iowa State has produced a number of astronauts, scientists, Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and a host of other notable individuals in their respective fields. Until 1945 it was known as the Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. The university is a member of the prestigious American Association of Universities, Universities Research Association, and the Big 12 Conference.
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Researchers discover structure of key Ebola protein
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Jan 12, 2009 |
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Research led by Iowa State University scientists has them a step closer to finding a way to counter the Ebola virus.
Research examines how plants produce high-energy storage organs
Mar 03, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Understanding how plants produce storage organs that humans use as food would be a valuable tool for science and for a hungry world.
Researchers develop technique for quick detection of Salmonella
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Feb 02, 2009 |
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In the hours following an outbreak of Salmonella, there are many questions. And answers can be hard to find.
Ethanol profitability calculator developed by Iowa State University researcher
Jan 14, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A researcher at Iowa State University has developed a tool to determine what market conditions are needed for ethanol producers to make a profit.
Astrophysicists map the Milky Way's 4 spiral arms
Jan 05, 2009 |
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Iowa State University's Martin Pohl is part of a research team that has developed the first complete map of the Milky Way galaxy's spiral arms. The map shows the inner part of the Milky Way has two prominent, symmetric spiral ...
Iowa State researchers developing clean, renewable energy for ethanol industry
Mar 09, 2009 |
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Iowa State University researchers are working to produce clean, renewable energy by developing a new, low-emissions burner and a new catalyst for ethanol production.
Psychologists' study finds TV ratings for kids' shows don't reflect aggressive content
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 25, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study by psychologists from Iowa State University and Linfield College has found that TV ratings don't accurately reflect the aggressive content found in shows popular among children ...
Cholesterol-reducing drugs may lessen brain function
Feb 23, 2009 |
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Research by an Iowa State University scientist suggests that cholesterol-reducing drugs known as statins may lessen brain function.
Study: Violent media numb viewers to the pain of others
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 19, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Violent video games and movies make people numb to the pain and suffering of others, according to a research report published in the March 2009 issue of Psychological Science.
Did I see what I think I saw?
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Jan 28, 2009 |
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Eyewitness testimony is a crucial part of many criminal trials even though research increasingly suggests that it may not be as accurate as we (and many lawyers) would like it to be. For example, if you witness a man in a ...
Avoid self-handicapping at work, advises management professor
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Mar 02, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- If you're looking to keep your job in these tough economic times, you might want to avoid talking about how your firm's cutbacks will make it harder for you to do your work. That's because those who regularly ...
Witness for the prosecution? The effect of confessions on eyewitness testimony
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Jan 28, 2009 |
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What is it with false confession? It seems crazy on the face of it, to take the blame for a crime you didn't commit. Yet experts have found that while some innocent confessors are mentally disturbed attention seekers, or ...
