Monthly Archive:: July 2014
Preview: The University of Hong Kong
The Academic Minute is proud to welcome a new institution into our family of contributors. We
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Denise Dearing, University of Utah – Pikas Adapting to Climate Change
“They may be more resistant to climate change than we thought” says Dr. Denise Dearing in
9/7/2014
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Holly Bik, UC Davis – Diversity of Microbial Life
When you think “big-data,” you may not immediately think of the genetic contents of the deep
8/7/2014
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Jason Kalirai, Johns Hopkins University – Exploring Exoplanets
As increasingly powerful telescopes improve, so does our ability to study the vastness of the galaxy.
7/7/2014
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Jorge Zuluaga, University of Antioquia – Debunking “Pandora”
With the announcement of a series of sequels, now is a great time to discuss the
5/7/2014
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David Henard, NC State University – What Makes a Hit Song?
What do: loss, desire, aspiration, breakup, pain, inspiration, nostalgia, rebellion, jaded, desperation, escapism and confusion have
4/7/2014
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Behind the Scenes: Producing The Academic Minute
Here’s another look behind the scenes at The Academic Minute! Dr. Lynn Pasquerella delivers an AM
3/7/2014
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Matt Taylor, Washington State University – Knowledge Transfer
Computers are very useful in the classroom, but in the near future, they might be conducting
3/7/2014
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Thomas Albrecht-Schmitt, FSU – The Power of Californium
Research from Florida State University might change the way we build and store radioactive waste. Thomas
2/7/2014
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Geoff Ball, University of Alberta – Metabolically Healthy Obesity
UAlberta research shows: a study of 181 children with obesity aged eight to 17 years old
1/7/2014
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