Daniela Carollo, Macquarie Univeristy – A Star is Born
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Studying the elements present in our solar system allow researchers to make certain conclusions about its origins. Daniela Carollo, an Italian astronomer working at Australia’s Macquarie University, sheds some light on carbon-enhanced / metal-poor or CEMP stars. Dr. Daniela Carollo…
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Susan Meschwitz, Salve Regina University – The Antibiotic Power of Honey
Honey is tasty, but it seems the delicious treat’s medical applications go further than once thought. Susan Meschwitz, a chemist at Salve Regina University, is studying the health benefits of honey. Dr. Susan Meschwitz is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry…
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Chris Adami, Michigan State University – Improving on Dr. Hawking’s Theories
Dr. Chris Adami is a professor of physics & astronomy and microbiology and molecular genetics at Michigan State University. His research is working to improve upon Dr. Stephen Hawking’s landmark theories about the universe. From the simplest molecules, to the…
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Lauri Byerley 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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Don Schaffner, Rutgers University – Wash Your Hands!
It’s no big secret that washing your hands regularly will help keep you healthy. Washing keeps bacteria and other pathogens at bay and all research suggests that keeping clean is a good thing. But, as Don Schaffner, a professor in…
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Betsy Shenkman, University of Florida – Paid to be Healthy?
Can a conditional economic bump help improve overall health? Dr. Betsy Shenkman, professor and department chair of The University of Florida’s Department of Health Outcomes and Policy, is tracking the effects of money spent specifically on one’s health. Dr. Elizabeth…
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David Rosenbaum, Penn State – Precrastination
People cite procrastination as a major factor influencing productivity in a negative way. Dr. David Rosenbaum, a psychologist at Penn State University, has coined the term precrastination. Precrastination is roughly the opposite of procrastination. When one procrastinates, they put off…
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Isabelle Mansuy, University of Zurich – Hereditary Trauma
It’s no secret that you inherit certain genetic traits directly from your parents. But, as Isabelle Mansuy, a neuro-epigeneticist at the University of Zurich, shows, early traumatic experiences might show consequences even generations down the line. Isabelle Mansuy is Professor…
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Lauri Byerley – American Public University – Energy Drink Demographics
Energy drinks are typically marketed to young adults. But, is this the primary group that is consuming them? Dr. Lauri Byerly is an associate professor of Sports and Health Sciences at American Public University. Her position at this all-online university…
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Scott Hanson-Easey, University of Adelaide – Talk Radio Racism
Racism can be cloaked in language that avoids overt prejudices. Dr. Scott Hanson-Easey, a public health researcher at Australia’s University of Adelaide, is studying how subtly racist language permeates the media. Dr. Scott Hanson-Easey is a researcher in the Discipline…