Based on a new review of neutron activation analyses and ballistic evidence, two researchers have concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy 41 years ago.
Moravian will host a panel discussion sponsored by The Morning Call with three of the hottest "bloggers" on the Web from Wonkette.com, DailyKos.com, and Powerlineblog.com, who will discuss politics and journalism on the Internet in a forum at the College.
The Fox News Channel is seen as a winner by Democrats, Republicans and independents, according to a Baylor University poll conducted by i.think inc. Just like people become fans of sports teams that are winners, people identify with companies that are seen as winners.
He always said he "got no respect" but in reality, comic Rodney Dangerfield was highly respected because he just made people laugh. The director of the Art Gliner Humor Center at the University of Maryland, Larry Mintz, remembers Dangerfield, who died Tuesday in Los Angeles.
Is the University of Maryland Haunted? Some say yes. Others aren't so sure. What we are sure of is that we have a number of experts who can talk about Halloween without scaring you. And if you'd like, come take a tour of our most haunted places on campus.
Many Americans are not going to improve the way they eat or start exercising until Bart Simpson, Monday Night Football announcers or celebrities in People magazine tell them to, says a Purdue University expert in health communication.
Technically speaking, the Chicago Cubs are "cursed," and the Boston Red Sox are "jinxed," according to a renowned anthropologist at the University at Buffalo who studies the origins of cults, superstitions and cultural identities.
The Northeastern founded student group, Hammered, focused on demonstrating that having fun on the weekends need not depend on alcohol or drugs, is hosting their third annual Wimpy Body Contest on September 30 at 8 pm.
Chicken and fish are carving out a larger place on America's dinner plate at the expense of cattle and pigs. Purdue researchers found that a combination of demographic, health and ease-of-preparation factors led to increased consumption of poultry and fish in the United States.
How big is the problem of overloaded backpacks in your area? The medical community thinks its serious. Some states are setting limits. Over 200 backpack weigh-in events are planned nationwide this week.
As the November presidential election approaches, political advertisements have increased in the media. Independent interest groups are having a big impact this year.
Much speculation has been made of who shot down the German World War I flying ace dubbed the Red Baron. Researchers, including a University of Missouri-Columbia neuropsychologist, now find a prior head injury impaired his judgment and led to the Baron's demise.
Anyone can create the conditions for their own good fortune, according to two leading opinion researchers and bestselling authors who've developed a formula to that end.
Fans like the ones that stirred up the crowd at the recent A's-Rangers game may not deserve a chair in the face, but they knew it was coming.
Whether you think Presidential debates are vital to deciding which candidate gets your vote or you think they're a waste of time, there's one thing most people agree on -- debates during election time have become an American institution over the past 25 years.
A new study shows that consumers find it easier to rationalize a bad outcome after paying for an item with their time than with their wallets.
Liberals and conservatives can now find someone who shares their political ideology on one of several political dating sites on the Internet. K-State professor Tony Jurich says these sites further polarize the United States.
A Northern Michigan University student has used her graphic design skills to create a line of greeting cards specifically intended for breaking up with someone.
A replica of a mural in one of WVU's auditoriums adorns the wall of a bank in the lastest "Spider-Man" installment.
The sole purpose of UPN's reality show "Amish in the City" is to "provide millions of Americans a chance to laugh at the Amish," according to a nationally renowned expert on the Amish who is a senior fellow at Elizabethtown College's Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies.
With the campaign season in full swing for what is sure to be another close presidential election, FSU experts are available to provide analysis, commentary, and historical perspective.
Imagine New York City invaded by more than 1.5 billion tourists annually: what would the effect be on New Yorkers and on how they feel about their city? The question may sound far-fetched, but something analogous happens regularly in Venice, Italy, according to a new book.
Teresa Heinz Kerry will grab the spotlight with her husband at the upcoming Democratic National Convention. That's a good thing, according to one of the nation's leading first lady expert, who believes the perceived "exotic" first lady candidate is "still somewhat of an unknown quantity."
Civility expert P.M. Forni offers suggestions for avoiding angry confrontations in election-year political discussions.
According to a professor of journalism, presumed Democratic candidate John Kerry would do well to choose a running mate who sharply contrasts the current and frequently controversial Vice President Dick Cheney.
A Canadian mathematician is getting boffo reviews from students for showing how to calculate the best place to sit in a movie theater.
Behind the scenes of every 4th of July fireworks celebration, causing those dazzling explosions, is a combination of oxygen, metals and a whole lot of innovation.
The movie "Harry Potter and the Prison of Azkhaban" will be out Fri., June 4, and again center on Potter's adventures at the fictitious school Hogwarts. While the school doesn't exist, its imagery can be found on a fog-shrouded mountain in Tennessee at Sewanee: The University of the South.
First Lady Laura Bush has kept a relatively low profile, but has been more visible on the campaign trail lately. That may be an indication of how things are going "“ or not going "“ for her husband's re-election bid, according to a leading expert on first ladies from Rider (N.J.) University.
Two hospitality and tourism management professors say this year's summer vacation season will be dominated by shorter, more frequent trips in both domestic and international travel.
The sitcom "Friends," which is ending its 10-year run on TV next month, will be remembered as one of those rare shows that marked a change in American culture, according to a pop-culture expert.
With the Kentucky Derby just around the bend, minds are wandering toward the famous sprint of man's equine partners. The Derby and its festivities will bring 1.5 million spectators to Louisville, Ky., this year for bets and celebration of some of the nation's top racehorses.
Dan Pierce, assistant professor of history, is an expert on the history and culture of NASCAR. He is available for comment on general NASCAR topics, as well as specific issues such as the brewing Nextel All-Star Challenge controversy.
An associate professor discusses what's wrong with the newest batch of reality TV shows.
"Self-Googling" -- searching for your own name on the popular Google search engine -- may seem like an innocuous act of vanity, but a communications professor recommends it as a shrewd form of "personal brand management" in the digital age.
The debate in pro baseball over a new way of evaluating talent and building teams is getting nasty. But statistics professor and baseball maven Steve Wang thinks the debate is healthy -- not just for baseball, but for the scholarly field of statistics.
On the heels of an earlier than usual Oscars, the Directors Board of Broadband Motion Pixure Arts and Technologies today released nominees for its 3rd Annual Pixie Awards, which honor achievement in online and broadband motion picture production.
More than 38 million people are filling out brackets this week for their office or bar NCAA basketball tournament pools, and fantasy sports researcher Kim Beason offers tips and strategies to improve your chances when making your picks.
It's not surprising that fear is a main factor in whether a Major League Baseball pitcher decides to hit a batter. But according to researchers from Sewanee, that's the fear on behalf of the pitcher, not the hitter "“ mathematically speaking.
It's Women's History Month and UM is celebrating with a salute to the faculty, staff, and alumna who have helped make the university one of the top public institutions in the world.
The Reverend Dr. Frank Crouch is available to media to discuss the movie "The Passion of Christ." He can provide perspective regarding the historical portrayal of Jesus in film and how it contrasts with Mel Gibson's new epic. Crouch has taught a course on Jesus in film for many years.
In the early morning hours of Sunday, February 28, 1954, an intruder broke into the home of Maryland's beloved Registrar Alma Preinkert, and when she woke up to find him ransacking her second story bedroom, he stabbed her to death before escaping. The intruder was never captured.
Be Stoney grades college students by day on practicality -- how well they do their job in the classroom. By night, Stoney grades basketball officials on how well they do their job on the court.
The Gliner Humor Center awards its annual humor award to popular author Judith Viorst. She is an expert at describing "The Human Condition" in terms we all can appreciate.
An innovative new class is tapping the University's pipeline to the entertainment industry, bringing back alumni who have made a splash in Hollywood and on Broadway to share their experiences with students and the public.
Experts in psychology, marketing, agricultural economics, grain science, and food and nutrition are available to discuss their various perspectives of the low-carb diet trend.
Come into our parlor - and see for yourself the lives of eight Maryland residents. A new exhibit in the Hornbake Libary uses public and private writings, pictures and other material to show us these lives in great detail - lives of importance that helped make Maryland what it is today.
Feminism has affected almost every area of modern life. This month, writers who defined its past and activists creating its future will come together to rethink feminism's history and goals.
The Emergency Nurses Association is joining with 17 other leading non-profit health organizations and participating Saturn retailers in a nationwide effort to save lives by encouraging blood and organ donation during National Donor Day, February 14.
Janet Jackson's Super Bowl bust out created broadcasting controversy and societal debate. While some believe it was hardly more offensive than anything else we see on an average night of television, it still raises the question: Can Americans agree on what constitutes indecency?
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