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Released: 26-Feb-2014 9:00 AM EST
Scientists Team with High School on Oil Spill Research
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A team of Florida State University scientists and a Panhandle high school are teaming to scour beaches for remnants of the 2010 BP oil spill.

Released: 13-Feb-2014 10:00 AM EST
Researchers: Breast Cancer Survivors Reap Benefits of Weight Training
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Researchers at Florida State University are working with breast cancer survivors to help them regain muscle mass and bone density lost through both chemotherapy and the aging process.

Released: 6-Feb-2014 10:00 AM EST
Fitness Study Pairs Man's Best Friend with Seniors
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Researchers at Florida State have designed an exercise study to see if exercising with dogs yields better health outcomes.

Released: 5-Feb-2014 4:00 PM EST
Researcher Attacks Pre-Term Labor Problem
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A Florida State University researcher is tackling a new and inventive way to slow down and perhaps prevent preterm labor.

Released: 16-Jan-2014 10:00 AM EST
Researchers Target Sea Level Rise to Save Years of Archaeological Evidence
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Prehistoric shell mounds found on some of Florida’s most pristine beaches are at risk of washing away as the sea level rises, wiping away thousands of years of archaeological evidence.

Released: 10-Jan-2014 11:00 AM EST
Bacteria-Invading Virus Yields New Discoveries
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Innovative work by two Florida State University scientists that shows the structural and DNA breakdown of a bacteria-invading virus is being featured on the cover of the February issue of the journal Virology.

Released: 8-Jan-2014 2:00 PM EST
War on Poverty 50 Years Later: Florida State University Professor Available to Analyze LBJ’s Declaration
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One of Florida State University’s nationally recognized experts is ready to answer media questions and provide analysis on how the efforts to end poverty in the U.S. have been stymied in light of the 50th anniversary of LBJ's declaration of war on poverty.

Released: 7-Jan-2014 3:30 PM EST
Study Highlights Snowball Effect of Overfishing
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Florida State University researchers have spearheaded a major review of fisheries data that examines the domino effect that occurs when too many fish are harvested from one habitat.

Released: 12-Dec-2013 10:00 AM EST
Study of Rodent Family Tree Puts Brakes on Commonly Held Understanding of Evolution
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Rodents can tell us a lot about the way species evolve after they move into new areas, according to a new and exceptionally broad study conducted in part by Florida State University biological science Professor Scott J. Steppan.

27-Nov-2013 1:00 PM EST
Follow Your Gut Down the Aisle, New Study Says
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Although newlyweds may not be completely aware of it, they may know whether their march down the aisle will result in wedded bliss or an unhappy marriage, according to new study led by a Florida State University researcher.

Released: 26-Nov-2013 2:40 PM EST
FSU Engineers Net More Than $1 Million for Materials Research
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Florida State researchers have been awarded more than $1.4 million from the National Science Foundation to develop a system that will produce large amounts of a state-of-the-art material made from carbon nanotubes that researchers believe could transform everything from the way airplanes are built to how prosthetic limbs fit the human body.

19-Nov-2013 2:00 PM EST
Researcher Uncovers Secrets of Mars' Birth From Unique Meteorite
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As NASA prepares to launch a new Martian probe, a Florida State University scientist has uncovered what may be the first recognized example of ancient Martian crust.

28-Oct-2013 5:00 PM EDT
Genetic Rarity Rules in Wild Guppy Population
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Florida State University Professor Kimberly A. Hughes in the Department of Biological Science has a new study just published in the journal Nature that is the first to demonstrate a female preference for rare males using an experiment in a wild population, rather than a laboratory setting.

Released: 17-Oct-2013 11:25 AM EDT
Florida State University Professor Developing Project to Authenticate Human Rights Abuse Evidence
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A Florida State University political science professor has entered into a joint effort with Amnesty International to develop a volunteer network that will work to authenticate the veracity of that digital evidence.

Released: 14-Oct-2013 2:00 PM EDT
Cell Division Study Could Help Put Brakes on Cancer
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A Florida State University researcher’s study of the mechanics of cell division may one day help put the brakes on cancer. The research will potentially uncover new targets for cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Released: 4-Oct-2013 9:15 AM EDT
Well-Connected Hemispheres of Einstein's Brain May Have Sparked His Brilliance
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The left and right hemispheres of Albert Einstein’s brain were unusually well connected to each other and may have contributed to his brilliance.

Released: 26-Sep-2013 4:00 PM EDT
Researchers to Develop Educational Game That Uses Architectural Design to Teach Math Skills
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Florida State University College of Education’s Fengfeng Ke, an assistant professor in the Educational Psychology and Learning Systems department, is creating a computer game called Earthquake Rebuild that encourages creativity in design and uses architecture to teach geometry and other math skills.

Released: 18-Sep-2013 10:50 AM EDT
New Teaching Method Improves Math Skills, Closes Gender Gap in Young Students
Florida State University

When early elementary math teachers ask students to explain their problem-solving strategies and then tailor instruction to address specific gaps in their understanding, students learn significantly more than those taught using a more traditional approach. This was the conclusion of a yearlong study of nearly 5,000 kindergarten and first-grade students conducted by researchers at Florida State University.

Released: 16-Sep-2013 11:00 AM EDT
U.S. Workers Still Feeling Negative Effects of Recession
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The U.S. recession that began in December 2007 may have officially ended in June 2009, but in terms of job status, pay and retirement options, American workers are feeling its lingering negative impact, according to a new study by Florida State University Professor Wayne Hochwarter.

Released: 13-Sep-2013 1:25 PM EDT
Florida State University's Unofficial 'Spider-Man' Follows Nature's Lead at Magnet Lab
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Eden Steven, a physicist at Florida State University’s MagLab facility, discovered that simple methods can result in surprising and environmentally friendly high-tech outcomes during his experiments with spider silk and carbon nanotubes.

Released: 12-Sep-2013 1:00 PM EDT
Twister History: FSU Researchers Develop Model to Correct Tornado Records for Better Risk Assessment
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In the wake of deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma this past spring, Florida State University researchers have developed a new statistical model that will help determine whether the risk of tornadoes is increasing and whether they are getting stronger.

Released: 22-Aug-2013 5:15 PM EDT
Florida State University Marine Lab Vessel Returns From First Extended Research Voyage with Rare Catch
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A Florida State University research ship has returned from its first extended voyage, collecting more than 400 fishes in the northeastern portion of the Gulf of Mexico in an effort to study the effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on marine life.

Released: 15-Aug-2013 9:55 AM EDT
Researcher Awarded $1.8 Million Grant to Study Gender Differences in Antidepressant Effects
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A Florida State University College of Medicine researcher is investigating why ketamine, used as an antidepressant for the last decade, requires a higher dosage to improve depression in males.

Released: 29-Jul-2013 12:00 PM EDT
Injuries From Teen Fighting Deal a Blow to IQ
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A new Florida State University study has found that adolescent boys who are hurt in just two physical fights suffer a loss in IQ that is roughly equivalent to missing an entire year of school. Girls experience a similar loss of IQ after only a single fighting-related injury.

Released: 8-Jul-2013 9:35 AM EDT
Temperature Increases Causing Tropical Forests to Blossom, According to Study
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A new study led by Florida State University researcher Stephanie Pau shows that tropical forests are producing more flowers in response to only slight increases in temperature.

Released: 3-Jul-2013 12:00 PM EDT
Researcher Awarded Grant for Managing Brain Tumors, Not Destroying Them
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The problem with cancer treatments designed to kill a tumor is that they can kill the patient’s quality of life as well. Now a Florida State University College of Medicine researcher is shifting the focus from eradicating brain tumors to managing them.

Released: 20-Jun-2013 3:00 PM EDT
Toolkit Now Available to PreventLaw Enforcement Officer-Involved Domestic Violence
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A new toolkit developed by Florida State University researchers to prevent domestic violence involving law enforcement officers is now available to all criminal justice agencies in the Southeast in the first phase of a plan to make the toolkit available to agencies across the nation.

Released: 12-Jun-2013 8:00 AM EDT
Down the Wrong Path: Book Details Psychiatry's Lack of Objective Science
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Psychiatry — which uses well-intentioned coercion, unscientific diagnoses and psychoactive drugs that do as much harm as good — is a science that is off course, according to a new book co-written by Tomi Gomory, an associate professor in the Florida State University College of Social Work.

Released: 31-May-2013 3:15 PM EDT
Hurricane Experts Available to Provide Analysis Throughout the Season
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From prediction to recovery, Florida State University’s experts are among the best in the nation when it comes to the study of hurricanes and their impact on people and property. These experts are available to answer media questions and provide perspective to news stories throughout the 2013 hurricane season, which begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30.

Released: 31-May-2013 3:00 PM EDT
FSU’s 2013 North Atlantic Hurricane Forecast Predicts Above-Average Season
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Scientists at the Florida State University Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies (COAPS) who developed a unique computer model with a knack for predicting hurricanes with unprecedented accuracy are forecasting a season of above-average activity.

Released: 21-May-2013 9:25 AM EDT
New Study Offers Insight Into How to Best Manage Workaholics
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Workaholics tend to live in extremes, with great job satisfaction and creativity on the one hand and high levels of frustration and exhaustion on the other hand. Now, a new Florida State University study offers managers practical ways to help these employees stay healthy and effective on the job.

Released: 15-May-2013 3:00 PM EDT
Never-Before-Seen Energy Pattern Observed at National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
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Two research teams at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab) broke through a nearly 40-year barrier recently when they observed a never-before-seen energy pattern.

Released: 14-May-2013 2:00 PM EDT
Power of Prayer: Studies Find Prayer Can Lead to Cooperation, Forgiveness in Relationships
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Praying for a romantic partner or close friend can lead to more cooperative and forgiving behavior toward the partner, according to a new study co-authored by a Florida State University researcher.

Released: 14-May-2013 10:00 AM EDT
Weight Gain Linked with Personality Trait Changes
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People who gain weight are more likely to give in to temptations but also are more thoughtful about their actions, according to a new study published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.

Released: 29-Apr-2013 9:05 AM EDT
Researchers Develop New Metric to Measure Destructive Potential of Hurricanes
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Researchers at Florida State University have developed a new metric to measure seasonal Atlantic tropical cyclone activity that focuses on the size of storms in addition to the duration and intensity, a measure that may prove important when considering a hurricane’s potential for death and destruction. Just ask the survivors of Hurricane Sandy.

Released: 4-Apr-2013 7:00 PM EDT
Researcher's Findings Offer Clues on the Origins of Life
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A structural biologist at the Florida State University College of Medicine has made discoveries that could lead scientists a step closer to understanding how life first emerged on Earth billions of years ago.

Released: 14-Mar-2013 1:00 PM EDT
‘Dirty Blizzard’ in Gulf May Account for Missing Deepwater Horizon Oil
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Oil from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill acted as a catalyst for plankton and other surface materials to clump together and fall to the sea floor in a massive sedimentation event that researchers are calling a “dirty blizzard.”

Released: 25-Feb-2013 10:45 AM EST
A Question of Accountability: What Happens When Employees Are Left in the Dark?
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All employees are accountable for something, but very few fully understand exactly what they are accountable for, according to a new study conducted by Wayne Hochwarter, the Jim Moran Professor of Business Administration in Florida State University’s College of Business, and research associate Allison Batterton.

   
Released: 14-Feb-2013 11:00 AM EST
Personality Plus: Researchers Find Link to Energy Rates
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People with a more resilient personality profile are more likely to have greater aerobic capacity, which may contribute to better health and longevity.

Released: 14-Feb-2013 10:30 AM EST
Happiness Increases with Age, Across Generations
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A new report published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, reveals that self-reported feelings of well-being — that is, overall happiness and satisfaction with life — tend to increase with age, but that a person’s overall level of well-being depends on when he or she was born.

Released: 28-Jan-2013 10:00 AM EST
Study Finds Energy Use in Cities Has Global Climate Effects
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The heat generated by everyday energy consumption in metropolitan areas is significant enough to influence the character of major atmospheric circulation systems, including the jet stream during winter months, and cause continental-scale surface warming in high latitudes.

Released: 8-Jan-2013 8:00 AM EST
Nutrisystem Improves Arterial Function in Obese, Postmenopausal Women
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Arturo Figueroa, a researcher in the Florida State University College of Human Sciences, has confirmed with a team of researchers that Nutrisystem, with or without low intense resistance exercise, improves arterial function in obese, postmenopausal women.

Released: 7-Jan-2013 10:00 AM EST
Conference Will Address 'Big Questions' of Free Will
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Leading neuroscientists, social psychologists and philosophers will present research results that are continuing to emerge from a $4.4 million project funded by the John Templeton Foundation.

15-Nov-2012 10:00 AM EST
Uncommon Features of Einstein's Brain Might Explain His Remarkable Cognitive Abilities
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Portions of Albert Einstein’s brain have been found to be unlike those of most people and could be related to his extraordinary cognitive abilities, according to a new study led by Florida State University evolutionary anthropologist Dean Falk.



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