Author: Academic Minute
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Erin Hanlon, University of Chicago – Sleep Munchies
Not getting enough sleep carries an increased risk of obesity. Erin Hanlon, Research Associate (in rank of Assistant Professor) at the University of Chicago, explains that lack of sleep can make your body go haywire, causing you to want to overeat. Erin C. Hanlon, Ph.D. is a Research Associate in the Sleep, Metabolism, and Health Center and…
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Doug Archer, University of Florida – Total Sensory Foods
The taste of food might come from more than just your taste buds. Douglas Archer, professor in the institute of food and agricultural sciences at the University of Florida, examines how all of our senses are responsible for appreciating the flavors of our next meal. Dr. Archer was appointed Professor and Chair, Food Science and…
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Food Week On The Academic Minute (2016.5.9)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.5.9 Monday, May 9 Doug Archer of the University of Florida discusses how all our senses combine to help us taste the flavor of our food. Tuesday, May 10 Erin Hanlon of the University of Chicago explores if getting less sleep can lead to overeating during the daytime. Wednesday,…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.5.2-5.6
Academic Minute from 5.2 – 5.6 Monday, May 2 Chris Hernandez – Cornell University Bones Reveal New Engineering Secret Dr. Hernandez is an Associate Professor in the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University. Additionally he is an Adjunct Associate Scientist at the Hospital for…
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Jay Zagorsky, The Ohio State University – Are Blondes Less Intelligent?
Are blondes really less intelligent? Jay Zagorsky, research scientist at The Ohio State University, discusses whether this stereotype is real or just a myth. Since 1995 I have held the position of Research Scientist at The Ohio State University, where I collect data as part of the National Longitudinal Surveys on income, wealth, and life…
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Andrew Ellington featured on The Best of Our Knowledge
As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our Knowledge. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to college campuses, looks at the latest research, and invites commentary from experts and administrators from all levels of education. For this week‘s edition (#1337), Bob has selected…
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Martin Krieger, University of Southern California – Real Cities
Cities can be overwhelming and alienating, but this can also lead to their vitality. Martin Krieger, professor of planning at the University of Southern California, discusses the pros and cons of living next to so many people. Martin H. Krieger is professor of planning at the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University…
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Robin Queen, University of Michigan – Typos & Personality
Why are some people the grammar police and others not? Robin Queen, Professor of Linguistics at the University of Michigan, delves into whether personality type may determine if you care about whether someone typed the right there or their. Robin Queen is Arthur F. Thurnau Professor and Professor of Linguistics, English Language and Literatures and…
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Steven Neuberg, Arizona State University – Women, Ovulation and Mate Guarding
Do women know when to keep their partners away from other ovulating women? Steven Neuberg, foundation professor of psychology at Arizona State University, explores this question. Dr. Steven L. Neuberg, Foundation Professor of Psychology at Arizona State University, integrates social-cognitive and evolutionary approaches to explore the nature and nuances of prejudices and stereotypes; how features of…
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Chris Hernandez, Cornell University – Bones Reveal New Engineering Secret
Examining how bones bounce back after breaking may help us build machines. Chris Hernandez, associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Cornell University, delves into how bones heal themselves and return to their original function, which could give machines in faraway places a chance to last longer without replacement parts. Dr. Hernandez is an…