Purdue University will enlarge its longstanding association with Amelia Earhart May 2 by becoming the largest, most comprehensive repository of materials relating to her life, career and mysterious disappearance.
Former St. Louis Cardinals baseball pitcher-turned-sports announcer Dizzy Dean was well known in Missouri for his broadcasting style, which was full of mangled grammar and malapropisms. Dean's career -- including the "School Marms' Uprising" of 1946 -- is detailed in an article published in this month.
In an attempt to provide a "refreshing look" at 21st century Chinese life, organizers have created the China Pop Culture Conference, set for April 19-20 at the UI.
The birth date of 19th-century New Orleans voodoo queen Marie Laveau has been as much a mystery to historians as the spells that she was known for casting. But 200 years later, an LSU voodoo expert has uncovered Laveau's original birth record, and in the process, has been able to shed some light on the mystery of Laveau's life.
Terry Bahill can't hit major league pitching, but his photo hangs in a new Baseball Hall of Fame exhibition featuring such revered relics as "Shoeless" Joe Jackson's shoes and the world's most valuable baseball card (the T206 Honus Wagner).
Independent filmmaker and Marlboro College Film Professor Jay Craven's new film, "The Year that Trembled," debuts on March 22 at the 26th Cleveland International Film Festival.
Whether they win or lose in their first round of tournament play, the 64 Division I men's basketball coaches in the NCAA tournament starting March 14 will follow predictable patterns in what they say after the game, according to a Wake Forest University professor. He calls it coachtalk.
P.M. Forni's new book, "Choosing Civility: The Twenty-five Rules of Considerate Conduct," is intended to help readers rediscover time-honored practices that are often overlooked in our fast-paced and stressful lives.
Experts from Temple University are available to discuss a host of issues related to the six-month anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
The success of the "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" soundtrack at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 27 signals a renewed interest in roots music, says a University of Missouri-Rolla historian.
Americans cheered as the women's bobsled team brought home the gold in Salt Lake City. Will this mean endorsement deals for the duo that broke America's 46-year medal drought in bobsledding?
Bucknell business professor Keith Willoughby, an Olympic curling fanatic and self-proclaimed "math geek," has done sophisticated statistical analyses of championship curling games -- an Olympic event -- that highlight winning game strategies.
In commemoration of two unique events, the birth of a child and the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, IHC will send home all babies born in any of its hospitals during the Games wrapped in a special Olympic baby blanket. IHC is the medical services provider for the Games.
When Monday morning quarterbacks begin dissecting the Super Bowl, the real MVP may have never played a down.
Are Super bowl ads, now at $1.9M for 30 seconds, worth it in these leaner times? A marketing professor and his students at Cornell's Johnson Graduate School of Management will analyze this year's ads and ask if the companies buying them made good business and marketing decisions.
Parents may not understand the lyrics their children are singing and dancing to, but they don't have to feel completely helpless either.
Movie critics and audiences are applauding "A Beautiful Mind", whose central character has schizophrenia. But the film may achieve a higher purpose than entertainment, one expert says: it could raise the public's awareness about a common but overlooked mental illness.
Got your Christmas decorations in hand? Or has the annual showdown with the impossible tangle of Christmas tree lights got you flummoxed?
If you're worrying about a gift for a brainy friend, relax. An informal survey of college professors at the University of Richmond says books and CDs should be the staples of your gift list for intellectuals. Also high on your list should be bookstore gift certificates, theatre, dance and opera tickets, and newspaper and magazine subscriptions. All of those items are easy to purchase and relatively inexpensive.
Toys are great, but why not go one better this holiday season? Buy your child a piece of the toy store. The Assistant professor of finance at the University of Richmond's Robins School of Business, says he plans to give stocks to his children and nieces and nephews this Christmas "instead of junk toys."
What was a fascinating hobby for David Salo earned him a role as a language consultant on "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy.
The much-anticipated movie "The Lord of the Rings" will open in theatres nationally next Wednesday, Dec. 19, and according to a film and pop culture expert at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, Pa., the story has many similarities to the popular Harry Potter books.
By promising classic battles between good and evil, the new movies "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" appeal to audiences' desire for reassurance, says a Swarthmore College English professor.
Cost and access to new technologies could significantly reduce the number of holiday cards mailed in the coming weeks, says a Ball State University expert.
Television viewers have cooled somewhat to reality programming, but the genre is still popular, says a Ball State University telecommunications professor.
Although some Christians are concerned about the "Harry Potter" books, there are compelling reasons within the books themselves that justify Christians "taking them seriously and enjoying them," says a Baylor University philosophy professor
A Baylor University children's literature expert says the "Harry Potter" books may be responsible for singlehandedly turning many children into voracious readers. But on Nov. 16, thousands will watch as the first of the books makes the transition to the big screen.
Millions of Americans watched recently as "Friends" character Ross confided to Joey that he was disappointed that he might not have the opportunity to raise his baby with Rachel. Ross shared both his dreams and fears, and he was met with support and understanding.
When "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" opens in theaters on Friday, November 16, Susquehanna (Pa.) a University Professor warns that the very elements that made the books so enjoyable could make the film adaptation difficult.
The title character of the novel and new movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone represents a male Cinderella who conveys timeless lessons that also reflect contemporary values, says a Swarthmore College English professor.
When Julia Child comes to Smith College, her alma mater, on Oct. 10 - 12 students plan to turn the tables and cook for her. Reporters and photographers are welcome, as Julia hangs out with students, goes to class, and dispenses life wisdom.
With the excitement of Michael Jordan's return to the basketball court, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington is working to claim a share of the spotlight when the Washington Wizards hold training camp at UNCW's Trask Coliseum Oct. 2-10.
Ball State University experts are available to provide information and background on a variety of Halloween related issues.
Results of the first online public opinion poll conducted by the Center for Voice Disorders of Wake Forest University have identified the "Best and Worst Voices in America." News anchors Katie Couric and Diane Sawyer, talk show moderator Sam Donaldson and actress Meg Ryan ranked among the 10 "best" voices in the nation while radio personality Howard Stern, comedians Gilbert Godfried and Joan Rivers and boxer Mike Tyson placed among the 10 "worst."
The behavior of U.S. District Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson in the Microsoft antitrust case has renewed questions of how far a judge should go in making off-the-record comments to the news media during or after a trial.
1. Four-year-olds climb sheer backyard pool walls in less than two minutes, according to researcher. 2. Now's the time for college students to think of life after graduation, says career counselor. 3. Strong government spedning may be stimulus economy needs.
Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door. Redesign a better thumbtack and the world will use it to stick up all kinds of things.
To determine the prevalence of foot pain among women, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is conducting a survey online through August 17 about women's foot problems, high heels and uncomfortable shoes.
Jude Shavlik, a UW-Madison computer scientist, can comment on research into artificial intelligence technology and its potential applications for reporters interested in tying the new movie "A.I." to real-life research.
In 11 towns this summer, kids are playing games, involved in arts and crafts, listening to storytellers, and going on nature outings. The eight-week program is the creation of the Illinois Rural Recreation Development Project, begun in 1995 at the University of Illinois.
Steven Spielberg's latest project "A.I.: Artificial Intelligence" has people talking. But A.I. is not just the stuff of fiction and film. University of Georgia cognitive science major Paul Apostolik has created his own "A.I." life form: Alfred, the poker-playing bot.
America's family album has undergone a revamping over the past several decades. Ozzie and Harriet, at least, would be a bit surprised at the newly revised edition. LSU researchers can offer insights about what's in store for the family as the 21st century presses onward.
"Pearl Harbor" is the latest blockbuster World War II film to be released and the assistant professor of philosophy at Susquehanna (Pa.) University, believes WWII movies have become fashionable again because of the growing legend of "The Big One."
1) Even for the merry-go-round set, parks are a thrill. 2) Acing the interview is key for grads. 3) Pump prices too high? It's all relative.
In the face of increasing hacker attacks, at-risk personal computer users -- this means you -- do have a few options, says a UAB computer engineer.
A free Brigham Young University-developed computer tutorial aimed at teaching people how to use computer resources to research genealogy is now accessible online.
"American Dresses 1780-1900: Identification and Significance of 148 Extant Dresses" is an 810-page encyclopedic reference with more than 300 photographs and illustrations, written by a 93-year-old Professor Emerita at Cornell University. It is available only on CD ROM.
In a study of obese children, researchers found that when television viewing is contingent on physical activity, the children watch significantly less TV and they lose weight.
Drivers tend to be more cautious during winter, but summer heat waves can spawn road conditions that are just as hazardous.
A list of 4 Purdue University experts who can discuss various aspects of travel: educational travel, tourism, traveling with children and pets.
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