RSS Channels IndexA Healthy Skepticism
Jim Whitehead advocates for the tried and true adage that “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” This is especially the case with product claims made by the dietary supplement industry and other more shady outfits for rapid weight...
1/29/2013 4:25 PM EST
The 411 on 511
The national 511 traveler information system that provides weather and road information began as aerospace research and has now been moved to the private sector.
1/10/2013 4:35 PM EST
Rural Assistance Center Celebrates 10 Years of Service to Rural America
The Rural Assistance Center, a national resource for rural health and human services, is celebrating 10 years of service to rural America. RAC has recently partnered with other organizations to create the website’s Tools for Success,...
12/13/2012 5:00 PM EST
An Epiphany of Cosmic Proportions
Scientist describes a new chemical reaction that could explain how stars form, evolve, and eventually die.
12/7/2012 4:25 PM EST
University of North Dakota Announces $14 Million in Private-Public Partnership Funding, Naming of Harold Hamm School of Geology and Geological Engineering
The University of North Dakota announced $14 million in private and public partnership funding that will greatly enhance UND's efforts in petroleum geology and related fields. The announcement also included the naming of the Harold Hamm School of...
9/24/2012 4:40 PM EDT
Of Loopholes and Black Holes
The Museum of Intellectual Property, the country's first known museum of objects related to intellectual property cases, is on display at the University of North Dakota. A web site also showcases the collection.
1/31/2012 10:35 AM EST
From Death Comes Clues for the Living
Murder, mystery, and mayhem rule the landscape of television, where talk shows and dramas use autopsy reports from forensic pathologists. A new forensic facility at the University of North Dakota provides an expanded ability to investigate sudden,...
1/26/2012 11:50 AM EST
Oceanographer Is No "Fish Out of Water"
Oceanographer explores impact and water quality of lake that has risen nearly 32 feet, increased in volume by seven times, and in area by five times.
1/17/2012 11:00 AM EST