Article ID: 706627 Math Professor & Probability Scholar on the Odds of Winning When Buying a Square at a Super Bowl PartyAcademy CommunicationsAaron Montgomery of Baldwin Wallace University offers insights on probability and placing a friendly bet at the office Super Bowl pool Released:18-Jan-2019 4:05 AM EST
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Article ID: 700018 University Students, Faculty and Staff Start Each New School Year by Climbing Nearby NH MountainAcademy CommunicationsSince their campus was established near the base of Mt. Monadnock, 55 years ago, students, administrators and staff at Franklin Pierce U. start each new school year with a group excursion to the summit—the 2018 climb will take place on Sunday, Sept. 9th. Released:5-Sep-2018 11:05 AM EDT |
Article ID: 695351 Research Finds Link Between Reduction in Firearm Suicides and “Red Flag” Gun LawsAcademy CommunicationsWith more than 20 “red flag” gun bills pending in state legislatures, risk-based gun seizure laws have emerged as a prominent policy option for reducing gun violence. A new study by Aaron Kivisto of the University of Indianapolis--appearing in the June edition of the journal Psychiatric Services--provides evidence that risk-based gun seizure laws do work and are saving lives. Released:1-Jun-2018 12:05 AM EDT |
Article ID: 692263 New NSF-Funded Initiative at Franklin Pierce U. will Help Academically Talented Low-Income Students Pursue Degrees, Careers in SciencesAcademy CommunicationsFranklin Pierce University is launching a new initiative to leverage its scenic 1200-acre campus for expanded undergraduate science research, while helping financially needy students pursue majors and careers in the sciences. The program is made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant. Released:5-Apr-2018 12:05 AM EDT |
Article ID: 683577 Researchers Expose Secret Misuse of Personal Data by Mobile Apps, Create Solution to Help ConsumersAcademy CommunicationsComputer science researchers at Baldwin Wallace University in Ohio have developed a novel solution to inform mobile device users about the hidden misuse of their personal data. Released:22-Oct-2017 6:05 PM EDT |
Article ID: 679160 Researcher Reveals Emerging Differences Among Americans Who Live Together, Based on Social ClassAcademy CommunicationsAmanda Miller of the University of Indianapolis studies how the experience of cohabitation is changing in America. Her latest research and new co-authored book reveal how the process of moving in and living together today often differs greatly by social class, and for men and women. Released:14-Aug-2017 12:00 AM EDT
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Article ID: 674746 Study: Living in a State with Weak Gun Laws Could Increase Risk of Being Shot by PoliceAcademy CommunicationsA new study finds that citizens living in states with the weakest gun laws are more than twice as likely to be fatally shot by law enforcement compared to those living in states with the strongest gun laws. Released:15-May-2017 2:05 PM EDT |
Article ID: 674643 Binghamton U. Students Develop Affordable Mechanical Prosthetic Hand for Campus Employee Who Lost Her Hand at 18Academy CommunicationsA group of six Binghamton University engineering students has created a functional biomechanical hand using 3D printing technology for an amputee who works on campus, as an opportunity to improve her life. Released:12-May-2017 3:05 PM EDT |
Article ID: 664810 Scholar of Pet Safety Offers Air-Travel TipsAcademy CommunicationsAccording to Dr. Julie Bailey, holiday travelers who bring pets along run the risk of compromising their trips or endangering pets, if they don’t plan ahead. Last-minute flyers may not realize airline rules may change, sedative or other drug options for pets depend on advance planning, and pet comfort require preparation. Released:15-Nov-2016 10:05 AM EST
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Article ID: 662784 Philosophy Professor on the Return Of "The Walking Dead" and Our Cultural Fascination with ZombiesAcademy CommunicationsAlden Stout, philosophy professor at Morningside College, says the ambiguities of the world of "The Walking Dead" serve as natural gateways to conversations about morality and personal consequences. Released:13-Oct-2016 1:05 PM EDT
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