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Trudy G. Oliver, Duke University – Small Cell Lung...

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2026/01/15

Improving outcomes for those with the deadliest cancers is ongoing. Trudy G. Oliver, professor in the department of pharmacology and cancer biology at the Duke University School of Medicine, examines a possible new step forward. Trudy G. Oliver, PhD, is a Professor of Pharmacology & Cancer Biology at Duke University and a Duke Science & […]

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Catherine Walker, Union College – Focus On What Your...

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2026/01/14

Changing how we think about our bodies could be beneficial to our health. Catherine Walker, associate professor of psychology at Union College, determines how to do so. Catherine Walker is an associate professor of psychology at Union College, a small liberal arts college in Schenectady, NY. She is also a licensed clinical psychologist with a […]

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Jason DeFreitas, Syracuse University – Strength...

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2026/01/13

Strength training may have additional benefits for slowing the aging process. Jason DeFreitas, professor and department chair in exercise science at Syracuse University, explores. Dr. DeFreitas is a professor and department chair in exercise science at Syracuse University. His lab’s research focuses on how the brain controls the body, and how that control system changes […]

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Marcelo Bigliassi, Florida International University –...

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2026/01/09

On Florida International University Week: What if your brain could learn to like exercise? Marcelo Bigliassi, assistant professor of psychophysiology, determines if we can achieve this. Dr. Marcelo Bigliassi is an Assistant Professor of Psychophysiology and Neuroscience at Florida International University, FL (FIU). He is also the Chief Scientist at NeuroSmart, CA. With over 70 […]

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Karinna Rodriguez, Florida International University –...

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2026/01/08

On Florida International University Week: Is play critical for STEM education too? Karinna Rodriguez, doctoral student in the department of psychology and developmental science program, discusses. Karinna Rodríguez is a doctoral student in the Developmental Science program in the Department of Psychology at Florida International University. Her research explores how young children perceive and understand […]

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Jaclyn Tanenbaum, Florida International University –...

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2026/01/05

On Florida International University Week: Ads want you to believe their product is for you, but what if they told you the opposite? Jaclyn Tanenbaum, faculty director at the Master of Science in Marketing program and associate teaching professor, examines what happens. Jaclyn Tanenbaum earned her Bachelor of Science in Business and a Master of […]

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Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Daile Zhang,...

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2026/01/01

What do lightning storms on a remote mountain plateau have to do with fungus? Daile Zhang, assistant professor of atmospheric sciences at the University of North Dakota, explores the connection. Daile Zhang is an Assistant Professor at University of North Dakota. Her research focuses on atmospheric electricity and remote sensing. Daile received her PhD degree […]

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Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Christopher...

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2025/12/31

How we experience an event may change how we remember it. Christopher Baldassano, associate professor of psychology at Columbia University, looks into our past experiences for clues. Christopher Baldassano is an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at Columbia University. He was an undergraduate in Electrical Engineering at Princeton University, received his PhD in Computer […]

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Best-Of The Academic Minute in 2025 – Deborah Finkel,...

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2025/12/30

On University of Southern California Dornsife Week: What happens in childhood has an impact – especially when it comes to money. Deborah Finkel, research professor at the center for economic and social research and department of psychology, examines why. Deborah Finkel is a research professor (50%) at CESR. She earned her PhD in behavior genetics from the […]

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Siddharth Bhattacharya, George Mason University – How...

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2025/12/19

How can advertisers win attention? Siddharth Bhattacharya, assistant professor in the information systems and operations management area at the Costello College of Business at George Mason University, takes an in-depth look to find out. Siddharth Bhattacharya is an assistant professor in the Information Systems and Operations Management Area at the Costello College of Business, George […]

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Dinesh Subedi, Monash University – Institutional...

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2025/12/18

Fighting against antimicrobial resistance will be key. Dinesh Subedi, research fellow at Monash University, determines how to do so. Dr. Dinesh Subedi is a microbiologist and Postdoctoral Researcher at Monash University in Australia. He studies how viruses that infect bacteria, called bacteriophages or “phages,” can be used to treat serious hospital-acquired infections. Institutional Phage Cocktails […]

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Danny Wang, University of Southern California – New...

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2025/12/17

Some aging-related changes can be hidden. Danny Wang, professor of neurology, radiology, and biomedical engineering and Director of Imaging Technology Innovation at the Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute at the University of Southern California, examines these. Dr. Danny JJ Wang is a Professor of Neurology, Radiology and Biomedical Engineering, and Director of Imaging Technology Innovation […]

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Rebecca Brociek, University of Nottingham – The...

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2025/12/16

Plant-based pet foods may be a key avenue for environmental sustainability. Rebecca Brociek, Final year PhD Student in the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science at the University of Nottingham, examines the benefits. With a background in biomedical science and pharmaceutical, Rebecca is now completing her PhD focused in companion animal nutrition at the University […]

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Andrew Edelblum, University of Dayton – Does Sex...

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2025/12/08

Does sex sell? Not always. Andrew Edelblum, assistant professor of marketing at the University of Dayton, explores when beauty backfires. Andrew Edelblum is a University of Dayton assistant professor of management and marketing whose work explores identity, ethics, branding and consumer culture. A member of the American Marketing Association and the Association for Consumer Research, […]

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Cal Whyte, Florida Institute of Technology – Exoplanets

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2025/12/03

On this Student Spotlight: White Dwarf stars may create a potentially viable environment for life. Cal Whyte, PhD student in the Department of Aerospace, Physics and Space Science at Florida Institute of Technology, looks into this. Caldon T. Whyte is a PhD student in the Department of Aerospace, Physics and Space Science at Florida Institute […]

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Ann Perreau, Augustana College – Hyperacusis

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2025/12/02

Remote counseling can have benefits for some. Ann Perreau, professor and co-chair of communication sciences and disorders at Augustana College, examines one. Dr. Ann E. Perreau is a professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Augustana College (Ill.) and an audiologist in the College’s Roseman Center for Speech, Language, and Hearing. In 2023, she was […]

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Ashish Agarwal, University of Texas at Austin –...

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2025/12/01

Are driving assistance systems making the roads safer? Ashish Agarwal, professor in the IROM Department of Management in the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin, gets behind the wheel to find out. Ashish Agarwal is a professor of information, risk, and operations management at The University of Texas at Austin’s […]

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Ashli Stokes, University of North Carolina Charlotte...

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2025/11/27

Food is the main event of most Thanksgivings. Ashli Stokes, associate professor in the department of communication studies at the University of North Carolina Charlotte, discusses the importance of preparing something tasty for your family to enjoy this holiday. Dr. Ashli Quesinberry Stokes is an Associate Professor of Communication Studies and the Director of the […]

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Putu Agus Khorisantono, Karolinska Institutet –...

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2025/11/26

The importance of odors to your taste buds might be greater than you think. Putu Agus Khorisantono, postdoctoral researcher at the Karolinska Institutet, delves into this. I am a cognitive and behavioural neuroscientist based in the Department of Clinical Neuroscience (Psychology Division) of Karolinska Institutet, with a background in statistics, functional neuroimaging and neuroeconomics. My […]

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Nabil Alshurafa, Northwestern University – Wearable...

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2025/11/25

How we treat obesity may need to be reshaped. Nabil Alshurafa, associate professor of preventive medicine and computer science at Northwestern University, determines what wearable sensors can achieve. Dr. Nabil Alshurafa is an associate professor at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and the McCormick School of Engineering, known for his work in mobile and […]

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