New methods promise to improve political ad campaign monitoring
Researchers in political science and computer science work together to analyze online political ad campaigns.
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New study finds timing is key in keeping organic matter in wet soils
Steven Hall, an assistant professor of ecology, evolution and organismal biology, shows periodically wet soils don’t always protect organic matter from decomposition.
Iowa State representation continues to grow at SACNAS Conference
Bryan Juarez, graduate student in ecology, evolution and organismal biology, was recognized for giving the best graduate student oral presentation in ecology/evolutionary biology.
Ordinance reduces violent crime near late-night bars by making owners part of solution
Crime risk dramatically dropped a year after implementing an ordinance requiring bar owners to beef up security efforts.
You would not ask a firefighter to perform open-heart surgery
“Collective intelligence” may not reflect an accurate picture of group dynamics according to new research by Marcus Credé.
Iowa State astronomer says star dust helps explain mysterious dimming star
“This is very rare – it’s the only star we’ve found that shows these phenomena,” Massimo Marengo said.
Fertilizers adjust nitrogen cycle of prairie plants
Research shows excess nutrients from fertilizers gives an advantage to early season plants in prairies ecosystems.
Winter recognized for innovative research in chemistry
Winter creates new photocages would could have exciting applications in medicine.
Amy Andreotti and Kristen Johansen Receive Roy J. Carver Awards
Carver funds further high-risk, high-reward research