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Research Improves Dry Lubricant Used in Machinery and Biomedical Devices
Engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas treated thin films of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) – a popular polymer used as a dry lubricant for machine components – with silica nanoparticles and found that the filler material...
5/17/2013 8:00 AM EDT
Geologist Receives National Science Foundation Early Career Award for Study of Intracontinental Systems
Gregory Dumond, an assistant professor of geosciences, is studying the geology of the Canadian Shield to see whether findings about intracontinental faults can be applied elsewhere, such as the Himalayans.
5/9/2013 8:00 AM EDT
Corruption Sometimes Fosters Regulatory Compliance
A University of Arkansas economist examined the relationship between corruption and regulatory compliance – on both a theoretical and empirical level – and found, surprisingly, that corruption in some circumstances actually fosters regulatory...
5/7/2013 8:00 AM EDT
Casting a Cultural Spotlight on History of Internet
The Internet has been understudied as a political and cultural formation, Stephanie Ricker Schulte argues in her new book, Cached: Decoding the Internet in Global Popular Culture.
5/2/2013 5:15 PM EDT
‘Sequential’ Pricing Can Increase Retail Profits
An in-depth study of so-called “sequential” pricing of retail products in both online and “bricks-and-mortar” stores found that the ability to set prices based on real-time knowledge of customer preferences and purchase intentions can...
4/30/2013 8:00 AM EDT
Research Chronicles Natural History of the Central Appalachians
Scientists have identified subtle increases in the levels of industrial and domestic pollutants across the Central Appalachians, according to Steve Stephenson in his new book.
4/19/2013 10:55 AM EDT
Researchers Develop Device to Mitigate Blackouts, Prevent Equipment Damage
Engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed equipment that will prevent rolling blackouts by regulating or limiting the amount of excess current that moves through the power grid when a surge occurs.
4/19/2013 8:00 AM EDT
Sandusky Grand Jury Unfairly Mentioned Paterno, Professor Argues
University of Arkansas law professor Brian Gallini argues that the Pennsylvania grand jury investigation that led to the indictment of Jerry Sandusky unfairly involved former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno.
4/18/2013 1:00 PM EDT
Immigration Law Expert Available for Comment on U.S. Senate’s Most Recent Plan to Overhaul Immigration Laws
3/19/2013 8:00 AM EDT
Immigration Law Expert Available for Comment on Senators’ Proposal to Overhaul Immigration Laws
1/29/2013 2:45 PM EST
Fed Decision to Purchase Mortgage-Backed Securities Will Have Little Impact on Economy, Expert Says
9/13/2012 4:15 PM EDT
Sports Communication Expert Comments on Impact of Social Media on Olympic Games
8/1/2012 4:55 PM EDT
Health Care Policy and Law Expert Available to Comment on Court’s Anticipated Decision
6/27/2012 6:25 PM EDT
Expert Available to Comment on Supreme Court’s Decision Not to Review Citizens United
6/25/2012 3:25 PM EDT
Expert on Juvenile Sentencing Available for Comment
6/25/2012 2:35 PM EDT
Expert Available for Comment on Supreme Court’s Decision on Arizona Immigration Law
6/25/2012 2:10 PM EDT