Monthly Archive:: August 2014
Nello Cristianini, Univeristy of Bristol – The Big-Data Revolution
You’ve likely heard the term “Big Data” being thrown around recently. Dr. Nello Cristianini, professor of
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Robert Latzman, Georgia State University – Chimps Have Personality
It’s common knowledge that chimpanzees are one of human’s closest relatives in the animal kingdom. Robert
29/8/2014
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Matt Lapierre featured on The Best of Our Knowledge
As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our
28/8/2014
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Andrew Mendelson, Temple University – Cell Phone Journalism
Can any mobile phone user become a photojournalist? Andrew Mendelson, chair of Temple University’s journalism department,
28/8/2014
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Dana Burde, NYU – Early Education in Afghanistan
In a recent interview, Dana Burde discussed her studies focusing on community-based schools in Afghanistan. An
27/8/2014
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Steven Schandler, Chapman University – The Genetics of Addiction
The effects of alcoholism and addiction reach far beyond the person afflicted with the disease. Steven
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Stefan Sarafianos, University of Missouri – An HIV-Resistant Flavor Enhancer
Can soy fight HIV? According to new research from Dr. Stefan Sarafianos, a professor of microbiology
25/8/2014
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Oleg Kolosov, University of Lancaster – New Medical Imaging Technique
Dr. Oleg Kolosov, a physicist at Lancaster University, is developing new nano-science techniques hoping to advance
23/8/2014
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Justin Hollander, Tufts University – The Subconscious City
Human psychology and neurological processes are rarely considered when drawing up blueprints for buildings. But, research
22/8/2014
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Ivan de Araujo – Yale University – Craving Calories
Are humans hard-wired to crave sweet treats? Dr. Ivan de Araujo, an associate professor of psychiatry
21/8/2014
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