Paul Sutter, Ohio State – The End of the Universe
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The end of the time is a topic that has gripped philosophers, theologians and everyone in between since the beginning of recorded time. Today on The Academic Minute, frequent contributor Paul Matthew Sutter, astronomer and physicist at Ohio State, details…
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Michael Howell, University of Minnesota – Paradox Lost
Ideally, sleep is a restful time that recharges our bodies and readies us for the coming day. But, Michael Howell, neurologist at UM, is researching a sleep disorder that is characterized by intense physical motions. Dr Michael Howell is a neurologist…
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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 Brantley, a professor of geosciences at Penn State University, is studying the water in areas where fracking occurs. Susan Brantley is a distinguished professor…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.06.01)
Check out what is coming up this week on The Academic Minute. Monday, June 1 Susan Brantley of Penn State University is studying the chemical content of water near fracking sites. Tuesday, June 2 Michael Howell of the University of…
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The Academic Minute for 2015.05.25 – 05.29
Catch up with The Academic Minute from 5.25- 5.29 Monday, May 25 Jon Mikolashek – American Public University False Historical Narratives Jon Mikolashek is currently an Associate Professor of History at the United States Army Command and General Staff College…
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Dylan McNamara, UNCW – Coastline Economics
The future of the coastline depends on more than just sand and water. Dylan McNamara, physicist and physical oceanographer, recently published research exploring dynamics of coupled human-environmental systems and how they specifically apply to coastal communities and property value. Dr. Dylan McNamara is an associate professor…
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Sandee McClowry 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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A. Park Williams, Columbia University – Megadroughts
Droughts have been in the news a great deal of late. A. Park Williams, assistant research professor at Columbia University, is studying trees and learning a great deal about droughts in the process. Park Williams is an assistant research professor at…
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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 benefits. Sarah Johnson, post-doc at Florida State University, touts the benefits of consuming blueberries. Sarah Johnson is the assistant director of the Center for Advancing Exercise…
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Michael Rawlins, UMass Amherst – Climate Change 2015
Discussions of climate change are everywhere. Michael Rawlins, geoscientist at UMass Amherst, explores climate change in the context of last winter, one of the coldest on record for the northeastern United States. Dr. Michael Rawlins is an assistant professor in the…