Veterinary Diagnosticians Using Test to Determine Severity of New Dog Disease
Kansas State UniversityMolecular diagnostician uses newly developed test to determine if a the dog circovirus is deadly.
Molecular diagnostician uses newly developed test to determine if a the dog circovirus is deadly.
Climatologist predicts that climate change may increase the severity of storms this spring.
Human Nutritionist says to look past the social media headline when choosing a diet, because you could be missing important information.
Charles Dickens' classic novella "A Christmas Carol" was written 170 years ago. Kansas State University's Naomi Wood and Dan Hoyt look at why the story about the penny-pinching, Christmas-hating Ebenezer Scrooge remains so popular today.
Minyoung Suh, assistant professor in apparel, textiles and interior design, is researching the movement of breast tissue to develop a better supportive sports bra.
Halloween have you avoiding black cats, bats and more? A psychologist says superstitions are behaviors that people perform in an attempt to affect or control their future.
A Kansas State University professor is using 'The Office' to help students understand economic concepts.
Paying your kids for getting good grades may not be the most effective way to motive them to do well in school, according to a Kansas State University expert.
With blue-green algae contaminating lakes nationwide, a Kansas State University toxicologist warns pet owners to understand the bacteria's dangers for their pets and for themselves.
Teachers spent three weeks at Kansas State University learning inquiry, a form of teaching that will make science and agriculture more exciting so students will become interested at a young age.
People express patriotism differently, a Kansas State University researcher says, and even Americans who may not agree with current political and government leaders can celebrate the Fourth of July.
University veterinarians are warning pet owners to watch out for ticks carrying a disease that could kill cats.
A university pharmacologist is developing an innovative animal health research center and making plans to improve the drug approval process used by the animal health industry.
A Kansas State University veterinarian says a few precautions can make trips to dog parks even more fun and safer for dogs and dog owners.
Experts offer advice on remaining professional in how you speak.
Detaching from work -- mentally, physically and electronically -- is the key to recovery from job stress during nonwork hours, according to a Kansas State University researcher.
A Kansas State University researcher is studying how religion -- particularly Buddhism -- fits into new forms of virtual reality, such as Second Life.
Like the chicken pox or fifth disease, a bout of "Bieber Fever" is a childhood passage for many young girls. Moreover, it's a way to explore their sense of identity, according to a Kansas State University family studies researcher.
University veterinarian gives dog owners tips and advice about how to keep their canine friends warm and comfortable during winter weather.
When it comes to Santa Claus, a Kansas State University expert says let children believe in the jolly old elf as long as they want.
As the Black Friday sales start earlier and the smartphones play hard to get, a Kansas State University psychology professor explains why consumers wait in line for the latest sales, gadgets and experiences.
Fantasy football creates software jobs and helps brand individual athletes while appealing to gamers who like to take a gamble.
In a post-Potter world, J.K. Rowling will try to cast a spell on grown-up readers with her upcoming adult fiction novel, "The Casual Vacancy." Two Kansas State University children's literature experts said that Rowling's strength as a writer can help her successfully jump from children's literature to adult fiction.
Add this to the back-to-school checklist: make sure children get enough exercise both at school and after.
The use of technology in the classroom is growing beyond computers to improve student learning, according to a Kansas State University education technology expert.
For many Olympic athletes, gold medals often translate to product endorsements for an athlete. But several factors are also taken into account for endorsements.
Parenting expert discusses how parents can prevent cyberbullying and protect personal privacy on social media -- both through their child's account and their own account.
According to a cognitive psychologist, the common responses to celebrity deaths demonstrate important realities about how people build relationships with the media they consume.
Two nutrition experts say going gluten-free may be a good choice for some individuals, but that just because a product's label says it's gluten-free doesn't means that it's healthy.
A chemistry professor describes how fireworks make those colors that keep eyes glued to the sky.
We’ve all been there: Meeting someone new and seconds later forgetting his or her name. According to an expert, it’s not necessarily your brain that determines how well we remember names, but rather our level of interest.
The transition to fatherhood can be one of the most difficult, yet rewarding, journeys for dads today, says Jared Durtschi, a Kansas State University marriage and family therapist. Durtschi offers advice for all fathers, especially those experiencing parenthood for the first time.
Aging expert discusses how to talk with parents about moving into nursing home and end-of-life wishes.
While daily deal websites and flash sale websites offer a service or product at a discount to bring in new consumers and incentivize them to return, consumers are not coming back after the initial use, a marketing and technology researcher says.
With Mother's Day coming up May 13, two Kansas State University experts say literary characters can inspire families as they celebrate the maternal figures in their lives.
A business expert says if employers want to cut down on employees using work computers to find out the latest scores from March Madness, it's best to have a policy in place and to let employees know about it ahead of time.
While it can be tempting to hire a professional to ensure nothing is overlooked in your tax documents, the average person is often better off opting for the do-it-yourself software.
Russian expert available to comment on the upcoming presidential election in Russia.
A Kansas State University human nutrition professor is helping men make more informed diet decisions by studying foods and dietary supplements that may reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
Farid Al-Salim, assistant professor of history, says the desire for withdrawal is mutual. But the effects could result in great instability in the country if the Iraqi political parties engage in conflict to realize their political agendas.
As one of the nation's leading forensic experts in school law, particularly sexual harassment, abuse prevention and risk management, Kansas State University's Robert Shoop has come up with a novel -- and suspenseful -- way of drawing more attention to the problem of the sexual exploitation of a child by a teacher.
Not all Halloween treats have to be sweet. Children's literature experts at Kansas State University say the holiday is a great time to treat kids to scary or horror-related literary works written especially for them. Recommendations inside.
A Kansas State University professor is trying to create a patient-friendly treatment to help the more than 220,000 people who are diagnosed with lung cancer each year. The treatment uses nanoparticles to directly target the "bull's-eye": cancer cells.
A Kansas State University genomicist is hoping an old potato chip slogan -- "betcha can't eat just one" -- will become the mindset of researchers when it comes to sequencing insect genomes.
Considering buying your first home or moving up the property ladder? Today's troubled housing market, hit by foreclosures, slow sales and declining values, presents opportunities and challenges for homebuyers, according to a professor of finance.
Presidential campaigns provide a near-continuous dialogue on the nation's political, social and economic future. While these issues are important, communication skills remain integral for a successful presidential campaign, according to several Kansas State University political communication and media experts.
While video games and violence may seem to go hand in hand, a Kansas State University professor says the violence in the games is not the real problem.
The names are quite familiar to moviegoers: Harry, Optimus Prime and Edward. Each represents a movie franchise that has seen great success and is poised for a repeat. A record 27 movie sequels have or will be released during summer 2011. This trend represents an investment in a successful brand, according to a Kansas State University movie expert.
"Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll." That declaration was given nearly 30 years ago with little fanfare and was only audible to a few thousand people in northern New Jersey. But the launch of Music Television, also known as MTV, on Aug. 1, 1981, had permanent implications for the music industry and popular culture.
Children's books have long been fodder for Hollywood. But do movies based on kids' books live up to the print versions? Not always, according to two Kansas State University children's literature experts who say key details are often changed in hopes of turning a page-turner into a blockbuster.