Jay Zagorsky, The Ohio State University – Are Blondes Less Intelligent?
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2016.5.2)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.5.2 Monday, May 2 Chris Hernandez of Cornell University discusses how studying our bones helped reveal a new secret to engineering better machines. Tuesday, May 3 Steven Neuberg of Arizona State University explores women,…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.4.25-4.29
Academic Minute from 4.25 – 4.29 Monday, April 25 Josh Reno – Binghamton University Landfills Josh Reno’s diverse research interests share a focus on controversial modern technologies designed to solve seemingly intractable problems, from waste and climate change to disability…
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Lori Martin, Louisiana State University – Greatest of All-Time
Can you call someone the greatest of all time when not all people were allowed to play? Lori Martin, Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Department of African and African American Studies at Louisiana State University, discusses how…
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Jack Gilbert 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…