(Phys.org) —Grant Schmitz, eyes inches from a 6.5-by-12-foot panel of ultra-high performance concrete, studied the smooth surface for tiny cracks. He and other research engineers carefully marked every ...

Technology - Energy & Green Tech

May 17, 2013 5 / 5 (2) 0 |

(Phys.org) —An Iowa State University sociologist is not surprised by a recent U.S. Census Bureau report showing a spike in the number of unmarried women giving birth. According to the report, nearly 36 percent of babies ...

Other Sciences - Social Sciences

May 10, 2013 4.5 / 5 (2) 0

(Phys.org) —Many states are using the technology to scan driver's licenses to prevent identity fraud. It led to the arrest of a suspected arsonist in New York. And while facial recognition technology could ...

Technology - Hi Tech & Innovation

May 09, 2013 not rated yet 0

The first week of May is traditionally thought of as the ideal time for Iowa farmers to begin planting, but a slow start to spring and volatile grain markets in recent weeks have left producers with a lot ...

Biology - Ecology

May 08, 2013 not rated yet 0

Just two of Iowa's 99 counties have achieved gender balance on appointed boards and commissions, according to a new report by the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics at Iowa State University ...

Other Sciences - Social Sciences

May 07, 2013 not rated yet 0

(Phys.org) —Daniel Attinger paused before handing over a photo of a crime scene. "Are you bothered by the sight of blood?" There was good reason for his question: The photo showed blood pooled and smeared ...

Technology - Engineering

Apr 19, 2013 4.9 / 5 (7) 0 |

(Phys.org) —Supporters had high expectations for a 2010 ballot initiative to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in California. Those expectations were ultimately met with disappointment when the ...

Other Sciences - Social Sciences

Apr 17, 2013 not rated yet 0

An Iowa State University grain markets expert said this week that a combination of long-term trends and recent weather patterns are responsible for putting Brazil in a position this year to overtake U.S. soybean production ...

Biology - Other

Mar 12, 2013 not rated yet 1

Bong Wie has heard the snickers. You want to protect the Earth from asteroids? Where were you when the dinosaurs needed you? You want to be like Bruce Willis in that asteroid movie?

Space & Earth - Space Exploration

Mar 07, 2013 4 / 5 (4) 2

There are several risk factors that influence whether an offender walks out of prison for good or one day returns to the correctional system. States make a significant investment in treatment programs with the goal of reducing ...

Other Sciences - Social Sciences

Mar 05, 2013 not rated yet 0

In tough economic times it may be tempting to dip into or cut back on retirement savings. Even with the economy showing signs of recovery, people may consider reducing contributions to their 401(k) because their wages have ...

Other Sciences - Economics & Business

Feb 07, 2013 not rated yet 0

(Phys.org)—The majority of students in the U.S. will graduate with a high school diploma. The same cannot be said for some students around the world. Access to public schools is one explanation for the educational gap between ...

Other Sciences - Social Sciences

Feb 05, 2013 not rated yet 0

An extension of the current Farm Bill has delayed the debate over funding for SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program. Nutrition programs, of which SNAP is the primary ...

Other Sciences - Economics & Business

Jan 15, 2013 3.5 / 5 (4) 0

(Phys.org)—A new study conducted by researchers at Iowa State University shows that the growth of sediment deposits at the bottom of Iowa's natural lakes is accelerating despite widespread soil conservation ...

Space & Earth - Environment

Jan 14, 2013 not rated yet 0 |

Liang Dong held up a clear plastic cube, an inch or so across, just big enough to hold 10 to 20 tiny seeds.

Technology - Engineering

Jan 08, 2013 5 / 5 (1) 0