A new chemical analysis method that could have a dramatic effect on several fields ranging from drug discovery to deciphering the genetic code of humans has earned an R&D 100 Award for Ed Yeung, distinguished professor of chemistry at Iowa State University.
Not since the introduction of synthetic insecticides has agriculture seen such a potentially powerful technology as genetically altered plants to fight pests. But that potential must be weighed against the risks of using it.
When favorable and unfavorable statements about a new food technology--like irradiation or genetic modification--are presented simultaneously, consumers will accept the unfavorable message and avoid the new food. That was the finding of an Iowa State University study on the impact of information on the demand for food irradiation.
Seven innovative research projects received start-up funds from Iowa State's Plant Sciences Institute. They include: High Throughput Structural Biology; Identification of Alternatively Spliced Genes in Arabidopsis; Development of NMR Tools for Metabolic Flux Maps of Soybean Seeds; A Transposable Element-based System for Site-specific Recombination in Arabidopsis.
1) Monitoring spacecraft water quality, 2) Disciplined light from disordered systems, 3) Cyber-security scholarships
Experts from Iowa State University who can speak about the issues surrounding U.S. energy production, consumption and policies.
April science tips from Iowa State University include: 1) Buckybowls by the bucketful; 2) Sensing noise and canceling it; 3) Protective polymer coatings for MEMS
The detection of very high-energy gamma rays from x-ray emitting galaxies may signal the existence of a new constituent in the cosmos- "extreme" galaxies. The discovery of such galaxies confirms that very bright galaxies which strongly emit the highest energy x-rays also emit the most energetic gamma-rays.
For 30 years, plant scientists have searched for the source of the compound that plants use to create oil. The mystery may have been solved by researchers at Iowa State University.
The question of how animals distinguish different smells is kicking up a stink again. Do moths respond to a "coding" process to discern the smell of sex pheromones or do they process each random odor in their brains? It appears the latter is true. (Nature, 3-22-01)
While many people await the thawing temperatures of March, an Iowa State University assistant professor of geological and atmospheric sciences, will be leaving for a research project in Norway. He will be spending three weeks under a glacier.
Iowa State's December science tips include: 1- Separating microbes in the manner of molecules; 2- Learning the detail of materials; 3- "Fast-talking" computer clusters
Computers are gateways to the Internet, but be careful when you go surfing because your computer could be attacked, say two Iowa State University computer security experts. But there are steps to make your computer more robust in today's world of computer interconnectivity.
A method for detecting fecal contamination on fresh meat, developed by researchers at Iowa State University and the USDA's Agricultural Research Service, has been awarded a 2000 R&D 100 Award.
Astrocytes are part of the brain's communication network; and levels of calcium necessary to stimulate glutamate release from astrocytes are in the normal physiological range, says Iowa State University research (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 7-18-00).
Science tips from Iowa State University include 1- Piecing together the quasicrystal puzzle; 2- Power markets shift with deregulation; 3- ISU center works to improve railroad inspection.
A new theoretical tool, developed by a team of physicists including one from Iowa State University, could lead to a better understanding of basic physical properties of the nucleus of an atom (Physical Review Letters, 6-19-00).
C6, the first virtual reality theater designed to totally immerse the user in images and sound, will open June 19 at Iowa State University; C6 will turn VR into a much more useful engineering tool.
1- Virtual reality grows up; 2- facility puts materials under extreme stress; 3- stove research; 4- crime labs could benefit from ISU research
March science tips from Iowa State include 1- On the road to lighter vehicles; 2- ISU students win national construction competition; 3- New way to rock the docks.
Plant-Derived Biologics, a scientific seminar and public hearing April 5-6 at Iowa State University, will provide a forum on the regulatory and policy issues related to plant-derived vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics for use in humans and animals.
Feb. science tips from Iowa State University include 1.- Earth's fiery finale; 2.- Molecular dynamics simulations tell the story; 3.- Big gains for nanoscale structures.
Science tips from Iowa State University: 1. Control theory mathematics successfully applied to diseases, 2. New device lets researchers make movies of materials formation, 3. NDE education program links ISU and community colleges
1- Cutting the clatter in space, 2- Polymer nanotechnology, 3- Second hardest material discovered, 4- ISU gets "new" supercomputer.
An Iowa State University political science professor has launched a web design contest to get high school students more interested in politics and American government.
1- Electronic music page turner; 2- predicting chemical reaction rates; 3- ultrafast trigger at RHIC; 4- crash location tool improves traveler safety.
A team of twelve Iowa State University and Ames Laboratory scientists have played a key role in development of a detector that they, along with scientists from around the world, will use to study forms of matter that only existed at the moment of creation of the universe.
For nearly a decade Iowa State University English Professor Loring Silet has interviewed today's most popular mystery writers, including Elmore Leonard and James Ellroy, and has collected them in a new book, "Talking Murder."
Science tips from Iowa State University include: 1) Technique allows fast identification of ultratrace metals; 2) Recycled railroad flatcars act as bridges; 3) ISU wins two national technology awards
Agricultural tips from Iowa State University include: 1.) Task force looks at genetically modified ag products 2.) Study explores isoflavones impact on health 3.) Soyfood benefits are focus of consortium and web site
1.) Helping nerves regenerate 2.) Summer training for women scientists of developing countires 3.) Magnetic refrigeration goes to prototype stage 4.) Research grants awarded for cleaner coal technologies
Researchers at Iowa State University and the USDA have confirmed that Bt corn reduces two threats to corn plants: corn borers and toxic fungi. The genetically altered corn is designed to ward off the corn borer.
May science tips include: 1. Ultrasound may take the bite out of dental exams 2. Iowa State solar car is in pole position for Sunrayce 99 3. ISU grad goes for the record with house of cards 4. Network supports computational materials research.
April science tips include: 1.) Whole Earth Telescope targets two strange stars 2.) Protecting the electric power infrastructure 3.) Insights to make stronger magnets
Astronomers from around the world are training their telescopes on two interesting, if not strange, astronomical objects. The objects of their desire -- a white dwarf star thought to be solid and a tightly bound interacting binary star system that has the "sexiest light curve in astronomy."
Science tips from Iowa State University include: 1.) Giving virtual reality the sense of touch 2.) Cool idea nets NSF award 3.) Boosting the performance of computer networks
Science tips from Iowa State University include: 1.) IBM grant leads to computer cluster collaboration 2.) Cleaner power possible for China and Japan 3.) Portable sensor ensures engine integrity
Collisions between galaxies that include billions of stars like our Sun, have happened more frequently than previously thought, according to a team of astronomers from Iowa State University. The team's findings were presented Jan. 6 at the American Astronomical Society meeting.
1) New glue solves sticky ceramics problem 2) Adding a charge to chemical separations 3. Isoflavone advance made by Kenyan chemist 4) Engineering professors awarded 22 patents
A new method for making a difficult-to-make isoflavone, a cancer- fighting substance found in some plants, was developed by a Kenyan scientist visiting Iowa State University. Caroline Lang'at, of Kenyatta University developed a much simpler method for making the isoflavone glycitein.
An Iowa State University political science professor has launched a web page design contest to promote knowledge of American government. The contest is offering more than $40,000 in full tuition scholarships to high school and community college students.
1) Niche marketing at NASA 2) Science applied to bread baking 3) Quasicrystal research rewarded
October science tips include: 1.) John Glenn flight is a PR stunt 2.) Iowa State grant will help retraining Ukrainian women scientists 3.) Quantum chemistry pioneer Ruedenberg honored.
The pesticide industry in gearing up for a change, and an Iowa State University professor and some of his students and colleagues are developing alternative, environmentally friendly pesticides that might help replace methyl bromide.
A famed scientist who left Iowa State University more than a century ago is still inspiring students today. George Washington Carver, Iowa State's first African American student, graduate and faculty member, died in 1943. Fifty-five years later, the man who was born into slavery is the focus of a university-wide celebration at Iowa State.
Science and engineering tips include: 1) Making fuel from french fry waste, 2) Coatings could expand magnet applications, 3) Chromatography theory verified, contradicted, 4) Sally Ride to speak at ISU.
Jim Davis and Doug Jacobson, associate professors of electrical and computer engineering at Iowa State University, are developing methods to detect and stop the latest form of cyber attack -- information terrorism.
Falling grain and livestock prices, depressed export markets and severe weather have hurt farm incomes from the northern plains to Texas. To worsen matters, 1996 farm legislation took away the so-called "safety net." Federal payments to farmers, in times of low prices for commodities, are only a fraction of what they were in past years.
August tips include: 1.) Virtual historic tours of ancient buildings 2.) Biomass energy heats up 3.) NDE federation unites centers worldwide 4.) Lead-free solder to Asian markets
Iowa's Department of Public Safety officers have more than twice the risk of suffering from heart disease than the general public, according to research from Iowa State University. Job stress, rolling work shifts and poor-eating habits contributed to the higher risk.
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