Biology Archive

Larry Stevens, NAU – Chocolate Brain Boost

Pass the chocolate! Larry Stevens, a professor of psychological sciences at Northern Arizona University, is researching
Posted by: Academic Minute 8/7/2015
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Keith Clay, Indiana University – Tick Risks

Don’t get scared, but the threat of ticks is growing! Keith Clay, biologist at Indiana University,
Posted by: Academic Minute 2/7/2015
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Emily O’Brien, Duke University – AFib

Atrial fibrillation is all too common. Emily O’Brien, a medical instructor in the Department of Medicine
Posted by: Academic Minute 29/6/2015
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Joseph Pawlik, UNCW – Killer Sponges

Sometimes living things don’t share a perfect symbiotic relationship. Joseph Pawlik, a professor at The University
Posted by: Academic Minute 25/6/2015
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Graham Hatfull, PITT – Bacteriophages

Viruses are all around us! Graham Hatfull, biologist at the University of Pittsburgh, is working to
Posted by: Academic Minute 24/6/2015
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Adam Sobel, Columbia – Madden-Julian Oscillation

  There’s very limited chance you’ve even heard of the Madden-Julian Oscillation. Adam Sobel, Columbia University
Posted by: Academic Minute 19/6/2015
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Rob Spencer, FSU – Permafrost

Thawing carbon in the arctic is presenting some potential problems. Rob Spencer, an oceanographer at FSU,
Posted by: Academic Minute 16/6/2015
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Susan Brantley, Penn State – Hydraulic Fracturing Concerns

Is fracking harmful to our planet or is it worth the economic boon it brings? Susan
Posted by: Academic Minute 1/6/2015
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Dylan McNamara, UNCW – Coastline Economics

The future of theĀ coastlineĀ depends on more than just sand and water. Dylan McNamara, physicist and physical
Posted by: Academic Minute 29/5/2015
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Sarah Johnson, FSU – Blueberry Benefits

Blueberries are delicious, but aside from their palatable flavor, eating them comes with some great health
Posted by: Academic Minute 27/5/2015
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