Research & Academic
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
NM studies financial equity among higher-education institutions
New Mexico is taking a deep dive into its funding of public colleges and universities to determine if inequities need to be addressed. The Higher …
Monday, April 29, 2024
IA eclipse research balloon pops, sends 'cool' data back to Earth
Environmental scientists in Iowa are starting to analyze data they collected with a research balloon during the recent solar eclipse. The mission was …
Institute blends culture, STEM education for IN youth
The solar eclipse has sparked more interest in science and technology, especially among young people. But the saying, 'You can't be what you don't …
Researchers link air pollution with dementia risk
Recent data ranks Columbus as the most polluted major city in the U.S., highlighting concerns about common pollutants, like smog and vehicle …
Iowans asked to get busy counting beeezzz, please
The state Department of Natural Resources and Iowa State University are looking for volunteers to help create a new Bumble Bee Atlas. Bees are an …
NM Research: Sports betting and booze fuel risky behavior
In just six years, the U.S. has pivoted from a complete ban on sports betting to a place where it is legal in most states, and young men could be …
Indiana colleges urged to prioritize student concerns
Amid a nationwide decline in college enrollment, schools and policymakers are being urged to prioritize student concerns, especially in conservative …
Study: 14 million U.S. freight trucks vulnerable to hackers
New worker safety regulations meant to log how many hours truckers are on the road may have inadvertently exposed millions of U.S. 18-wheelers to …
Maryland students to study eclipse’s effect on atmosphere
As solar eclipse spectators are gathering in the path of totality, teams of students from Maryland and around the nation are preparing to launch …
IN research: Federal workers defy 'deep state' stereotype
Hoosiers running for public office often criticize "the government," despite wanting to be part of it. Research published in The Conversation…
Millions expected to view total solar eclipse across Ohio, North America
Excitement is building for a rare celestial phenomenon that has not occurred in the United States since 2017. On April 8, a total solar eclipse will …
ASU researcher uses AI to help address global challenges
An Arizona State University researcher is using artificial intelligence to transform data collected from satellites and other earth observation instru…