Scientists exploit genetic mutation to accelerate plant breeding process
Iowa State University researchers may have solved a long-standing challenge associated with accelerated development of pure genetic lines.
Iowa State University researchers may have solved a long-standing challenge associated with accelerated development of pure genetic lines.
Molecular & Computational biology
Feb 17, 2023
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Iowa State researchers have developed a new procedure to capture more information from eyewitnesses during police investigations and better detect a suspect's guilt or innocence.
Social Sciences
Feb 1, 2023
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Customer satisfaction surveys are ubiquitous. They blip into our daily lives after dental appointments, haircuts and calls with IT. For businesses, these short questionnaires are intended to provide feedback and make improvements.
Social Sciences
Jan 30, 2023
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A warming climate will increase the number of tropical cyclones and their intensity in the North Atlantic, potentially creating more and stronger hurricanes, according to simulations using a high-resolution, global climate ...
Earth Sciences
Jan 4, 2023
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A new study from Iowa State indicates more education increases entrepreneurship in the U.S., especially for women.
Economics & Business
Dec 19, 2022
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When the Iowa Monarch Conservation Consortium was formed seven years ago, Iowa State University researchers faced two big questions about reestablishing the milkweed and other wildflowers needed for the iconic butterfly's ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 14, 2022
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Jigang Wang offered a quick walk-around of a new sort of microscope that can help researchers understand—and ultimately develop—the inner workings of quantum computing.
Superconductivity
Dec 5, 2022
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Imagine walking into an ice cream shop and scanning your options. A sugar cone with one scoop is $3. A second scoop comes out to $4, but for just 50 cents more, you can get a large waffle cone with three scoops. Some people ...
Social Sciences
Nov 29, 2022
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Alex Travesset doesn't have a shiny research lab filled with the latest instruments that probe new nanomaterials and measure their special properties.
Nanophysics
Nov 28, 2022
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This holiday season is expected to set another record for online sales, according to the National Retail Federation. But if consumer habits mirror previous years, 20% to 30% of the merchandise will be returned. It's a big ...
Social Sciences
Nov 17, 2022
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