Amnon Kohen, University of Iowa – Humans versus Pathogens
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How do you make new antibiotics? Amnon Kohen, professor of chemistry at the University of Iowa, discusses the process for making a drug safe for us and bad for bacteria. Prof. Amnon Kohen was born in a kibbutz in northern…
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Lu Zheng, University of Florida – Narrative Advertising
Ads that use storytelling can be the most persuasive in getting you to pony up your dollars. Lu Zheng, Assistant Professor in the Department of Advertising, College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida, examines one’s psychological transportation…
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Jon Hawkings, University of Bristol – Greenland’s Ice Sheet
The ice sheets that cover Greenland are changing rapidly in a warming world. Jon Hawkings, research associate in the school of geographical sciences at the University of Bristol, examines how a melting glacier can be a dynamic world and bring…
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Krista Jenkins, Fairleigh Dickinson University – Political Differences between Mothers and Daughters
Mothers and daughters may back different political candidates this year. Krista Jenkins, professor of political science at Fairleigh Dickinson University, determines whether coming of age in the women’s movement may lead mothers to back Hillary, while their daughters go for…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2016.4.18)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.4.18 Monday, April 18 Krista Jenkins of Fairleigh Dickinson University discusses political differences between mothers and daughters this election season. Tuesday, April 19 Jon Hawkings of the University of Bristol details the melting of…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.4.11-4.15
Academic Minute from 4.11 – 4.15 Monday, April 11 Scott Glassman – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Shared Medical Appointments Scott Glassman, PsyD, is a clinical assistant professor of psychology and is associate director of the MS program in Mental…
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David Frederick, Chapman University – Attractiveness and Mating
Men and women have notable differences in what they look for in a long-term mate. David Frederick, assistant professor in the department of psychology at Chapman University, discusses the differences between the sexes when it comes to matching up. Dr.…
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Glenn Geher 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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Robert Rosenberger, Georgia Tech University – Phantom Vibration Syndrome
How many phantom texts have you gotten today? Robert Rosenberger, assistant professor of philosophy at Georgia Tech University, examines why we think our phone is vibrating in our pocket, even though it’s just in our head. Robert Rosenberger is an…
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Angela Bahns, Wellesley College – Similarities in Relationships
Can you change your partner over time or should you find someone you click with right away? Angela Bahns, assistant professor of psychology at Wellesley College, explains that birds of a feather do flock together, but only if they’re similar…