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Diagnostic researchers can discuss emergence of porcine virus in U.S.

Kansas State University — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:12:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Kansas State University diagnosticians can provide insight about the recently confirmed U.S. cases of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, or PEDV.

Richard Hesse is a professor of diagnostic medicine and pathobiology and has

Dog parks offer fun, but veterinarian says a few precautions can make visits even better

Kansas State University — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:21:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Dog parks are a great place to socialize dogs and let them play, but they also have some hidden dangers, according to a Kansas State University veterinarian.

Susan Nelson, clinical associate professor the university's Ve

Drama therapy improves mood, reduces pain during hemodialysis

Kansas State University — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:23:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- For patients with kidney failure, getting creative may provide some relief.

Kansas State University researchers are exploring the effects of drama therapy on patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis and are the first in

Optimal workout partner encourages less to motivate more, study finds

Kansas State University — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:31:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- The best workout partner may be one who understands that silence is golden, according to one Kansas State University researcher in the College of Human Ecology.

Brandon Irwin, assistant professor of kinesiology, recently

Seat belt research aims to increase child safety on the road

Kansas State University — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:21:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death and injury among children. Kansas State University civil engineers are striving to increase child safety by studying a simple action: buckling up.

The engineers -- Sunanda D

Kansas State University Expert on Russian Military History Can Offer Insights About Chechnya

Kansas State University — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:09:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Russian military history expert David Stone can answer questions about Chechnya. Given current events, Stone can discuss the origins of the Chechen conflict, the Russian wars in Chechnya, ongoing violence in Chechnya and surroundin

Researcher looks at black student athletes' experiences in college sports, improving graduation rates

Kansas State University — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:34:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- For many student athletes, life off the field may be the tougher opponent.

Albert Bimper Jr., assistant professor of special education, counseling and student affairs at Kansas State University, researches race and diver

Former Cargill Inc. CEO and university alumnus Warren Staley receives honorary doctorate

Kansas State University — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:52:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- An alumnus and former CEO devoted to increasing educational opportunities, student success and philanthropic ventures will receive an honorary doctorate from Kansas State University.

Warren Staley, Edina, Minn., will be

New political science book analyzes civil-military relations in four countries

Kansas State University — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:36:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Mutual respect and shared responsibility are the keys to strong civil-military relations, according to a new book by a Kansas State University political scientist.

Dale Herspring, university distinguished professor of po

Kansas Department of Agriculture move to Manhattan expands research corridor at K-State

Kansas State University — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:05:00 GMT

MANHATTAN -- With the Kansas Department of Agriculture becoming a pillar tenant at Kansas State University's Research Park, the vision for a north campus corridor of bioscience-focused research in Manhattan becomes much clearer.

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National Science Foundation features artwork inspired by Konza Prairie

Kansas State University — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:40:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- The artistry of spring burning at Kansas State University's Konza Prairie Biological Station is blazing a path in the Washington, D.C., area.

The National Science Foundation's Long-Term Ecological Research, or LTER

Kansas State University creates Fulbright collaboration with Australia

Kansas State University — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:41:00 GMT

MANHATTAN -- A new partnership between the Australian-American Fulbright Commission in Australia and Kansas State University is making history.

The university will sponsor two Fulbright scholarships that give Australian scholars the

University physicist invited as speaker on South American cruise

Kansas State University — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:41:00 GMT

MANHATTAN -- A Kansas State University physicist recently said "bon voyage" to the traditional classroom environment in favor of one on the high seas.

Christopher Sorensen, Cortelyou-Rust university distinguished professor of phy

University poised to boost Kansas economy with remotely piloted aircraft industry

Kansas State University — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 09:14:00 GMT

SALINA, Kan. -- The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International predicts that Kansas will be among the Top 10 states in the country to see significant economic growth once unmanned aircraft systems are integrated into the national ai

Biomass research collaboration seeks to improve biofuel efficiency, bio-products quality

Kansas State University — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:02:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A Kansas State University biochemical engineer is part of a national collaboration working to advance biomass as a leading source for more efficient drop-in biofuels, bio-power and animal feed.

Biomass is a renewab

Use of vocal fry may damage professional image of young employees

Kansas State University — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:29:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- The use of one vocal habit could put some college students at a disadvantage when it comes to presenting a professional image, according to experts at Kansas State University.

Linda Hoag, professor of communication

Children with auditory processing disorder may now have more treatment options, research shows

Kansas State University — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:26:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Several Kansas State University faculty members are helping children with auditory processing disorder receive better treatment.

Debra Burnett, assistant professor of family studies and human services and a license

Sitting time associated with increased risk of chronic diseases

Kansas State University — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 09:46:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- The more you sit, the higher your risk of chronic diseases.

Kansas State University researcher Richard Rosenkranz, assistant professor of human nutrition, examined the associations of sitting time and chronic disea

Research improving breast cancer treatment by targeting tumor initiating cells

Kansas State University — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:47:00 GMT

MANHATTAN -- A Kansas State University professor's research on breast cancer stem cells may help improve survival rates by preventing cancer recurrence and metastasis -- the major causes of death among breast cancer patients.

Anna Zolkiews

kansas universities host international summit for hunger relief

Kansas State University — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:47:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- The Universities Fighting World Hunger Summit is coming to the Kansas City metropolitan area March 2-4 at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center.

Sponsored by a consortium of Kansas higher educat

When it comes to food aphrodisiacs, expert says look for nutrition at first bite rather than love

Kansas State University — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:46:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- It's been said that food is the language of love. If so, can certain foods -- or aphrodisiacs -- promote romantic feelings or sexual desire?

Probably not, according to a Kansas State University nutrition expert and

Work-life balance needed for recovery from job stress

Kansas State University — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:14:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- 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.

YoungAh Park, assistant professor of

University-developed omega-3-rich ground beef available soon

Kansas State University — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 10:14:00 GMT

?MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Thanks to Kansas State University research, part of a healthy diet can include a hamburger rich with omega-3 fatty acids.

Jim Drouillard, professor of animal sciences and industry, developed a technique that enriches gr

Policy, enforcement may stop employees from wasting time online at work, researcher finds

Kansas State University — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:33:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Businesses must deal with weary-eyed office workers who are sitting behind computer screens and watching cat videos, shopping online and updating their Facebook statuses.

A Kansas State University researcher studie

Anthropologist studies spirituality in virtual reality

Kansas State University — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:48:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A Kansas State University researcher is studying how religion -- particularly Buddhism -- fits into new forms of virtual reality.

Jessica Falcone, assistant professor of sociology, anthropology and social work, stu

FishNet Security helps university's Smart Grid Laboratory amp up research

Kansas State University — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:39:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A donation from Overland Park-based FishNet Security will enable researchers in Kansas State University's Smart Grid Laboratory to study ways to improve electrical systems.

FishNet Security, North America's largest

Expert says young crushes on older celebrities part of passage into adulthood

Kansas State University — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:41:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- 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 stu

Kansas State University inks partnership with Presidential Library

Kansas State University — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:31:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Kansas State University is bolstering its research opportunities under a partnership with the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home in Abilene, Kan.

U.S. Archivist David S. Ferriero and

'Tis the time to start planning for the holidays -- at least financially

Kansas State University — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:04:00 GMT

SALINA, Kan. -- It's not just your imagination if you're feeling a little down, thinking about the winter weather, broken resolutions and holiday bills. According to a mathematical formula by U.K. psychologist Cliff Arnall, the third Monday of

Researcher awarded $5.08 million to study oilseed camelina as biofuel feedstock

Kansas State University — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 09:49:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- It may not be a household name even among farm families, but the oilseed camelina is showing good potential as an environmentally-friendly commercial biofuel feedstock, particularly for biodiesel and jet fuel. To that end, th

New ice cream flavor celebrates university's 150th

Kansas State University — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:37:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- What's a birthday without ice cream and cake?

The traditional birthday treats will play a special role in Kansas State University's sesquicentennial celebration in 2013. The Call Hall dairy bar, which features university

Anonymous generosity increases due to time of year, various motivations

Kansas State University — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:51:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A family gets a surprise phone call informing them that their holiday gifts on layaway have been paid for a by a stranger. A passerby discreetly slips $1,000 into a donation bucket among the $1 bills. Instances of anonymous g

Family expert says parents should let kids' beliefs about Santa develop naturally

Kansas State University — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 09:56:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- 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.

Jared Durtschi, an assistant professor in Kansas State University's marriage and f

Winter brings new challenges for keeping man's best friend active, comfortable

Kansas State University — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 10:51:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- With winter on the way, a Kansas State University veterinarian says dog owners have plenty of options to keep their fur-ever friends comfortable and happy -- even when the weather turns nasty.

"A general rule of thu

New wheat variety recognizes university's 150 years

Kansas State University — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:45:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Starting next year, farmers throughout the nation's breadbasket can plant a little Kansas State University purple pride.

A new Kansas State University-themed wheat variety will be introduced in February 2013 -- the

How to keep working out when traveling

Kansas State University — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:25:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- It may be tempting to ditch the exercise routine when traveling over the upcoming holidays, but Kansas State University kinesiology professionals have some tips on how to keep moving.

Enduring long car rides or pla

Four university scientists new fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Kansas State University — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:11:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- The American Association for the Advancement of Science has named four Kansas State University researchers among its 2012 fellows, a prestigious recognition given to association members by their peers.

The four fel

Researchers explore social media as preventative method for infectious diseases

Kansas State University — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:16:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- When it comes to stopping illness, social media posts and tweets may be just what the doctor ordered.

A Kansas State University-led research team is looking at social media as a tool to reduce and prevent diseases

Burning more calories Is easier when working out with someone you perceive as better

Kansas State University — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:08:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- The key to motivation in physical activity may be feeling inadequate. One Kansas State University researcher found that those who exercised with a teammate whom they perceived to be better increased their workout time and int

How to have an uninvited Thanksgiving guest: Washing turkey, not using thermometer can be recipe for food poisoning

Kansas State University — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:35:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- When it comes to your Thanksgiving turkey, a Kansas State University food safety expert has two tips that could help keep your holiday meal safer:

* Don't give your turkey a bath.

* Always take your turk

Researchers sequence swine genome, discover associations that may advance animal and human health

Kansas State University — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:25:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- An international scientific collaboration that includes two Kansas State University researchers is bringing home the bacon when it comes to potential animal and human health advancements, thanks to successfully mapping the ge

Psychologist discusses the reasons we love to line up for the latest gadgets and greatest sales

Kansas State University — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:29:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- As the Black Friday sales start earlier and the smartphones play hard to get, a Kansas State University professor says psychology can explain why consumers wait in line for the latest sales, gadgets and experiences.

Food safety expert says better risk communication needed at all levels when it's known foods pose dangers to public health

Kansas State University — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:49:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- The recent decision by supermarket giant Kroger to stop selling fresh sprouts is important for public health and shows why risk communication messages must be improved at all levels, according to a Kansas State University foo

Engineers study how to improve high-speed rail ties against freezing, thawing conditions

Kansas State University — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:15:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A Kansas State University-led research project is helping high-speed rail systems handle the stress of freezing and thawing weather conditions.

The university's Kyle Riding, assistant professor of civil engineering

Fantasy football grabs attention of fans and franchises, creates jobs

Kansas State University — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:02:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A fantasy of millions of individuals may be positively affecting job growth. Fantasy football is growing -- nearly 34 million individuals play fantasy sports and 75 percent of them play fantasy football -- and this growth has

Grant to help develop solar-powered charging stations for plug-in vehicles

Kansas State University — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:26:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A foundation for engineering and construction firm Black & Veatch has awarded Kansas State University a $200,000 grant to help develop solar-powered charging stations for electric and hybrid vehicles.

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With new mass spectrometer, researchers can grow knowledge of plants and environmental stress

Kansas State University — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:59:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A Kansas State University professor's research analyzing lipids is helping scientists around the world understand plant responses and develop better crops that can withstand environmental stress.

To support her col

Why tales of ghosts, goblins and things that go bump in the night are more than horror stories

Kansas State University — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:41:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Whether it's sitting around a campfire, at the movie theater or reading something by Stephen King or Edgar Allan Poe, scary stories have long been popular, especially around Halloween.

According to Kansas State Uni

University researchers develop blood test that accurately detects early stages of lung, breast cancer in humans

Kansas State University — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 09:44:00 GMT

?MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Researchers at Kansas State University have developed a simple blood test that can accurately detect the beginning stages of cancer.

In less than an hour, the test can detect breast cancer and non-small cell lung cancer

By improving pain treatment, therapy in dogs, research offers medical insight for humans

Kansas State University — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:54:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A Kansas State University professor's research improving post-surgery pain treatment and osteoarthritis therapy in dogs may help develop better ways to treat humans for various medical conditions.

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Newly discovered molecule could deliver drugs to treat diseases

Kansas State University — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:37:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Kansas State University researchers have discovered a molecule that may be capable of delivering drugs inside the body to treat diseases.

For the first time, researchers have designed and created a membrane-bounded

Scholarship program to train students in cybersecurity

Kansas State University — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:54:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Millions of people depend on the Internet every day and cyber criminals are counting on that, according to a Kansas State University cybersecurity expert.

"Hackers are performing cyber espionage by gathering informa

Computer scientist, psychologist look at developing visual system to warn Internet users of safety risks

Kansas State University — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:18:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A Kansas State University computer scientist and psychologist are developing improved security warning messages that prompt users to go with their gut when it comes to making a decision online.

Eugene Vasserman, as

Researcher finds FEMA has improved community relations, encourages local focus

Kansas State University — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:01:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Since the initial recovery efforts from the tornado that ripped through Joplin, Mo., in May 2011, little has been heard about the city's rebuilding process. A Kansas State University researcher said the silence is all part of

Cybersecurity experts researching how to keep medical devices secure, communicating on hospital networks

Kansas State University — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:52:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- What if you could shut down several emergency rooms simultaneously without leaving your own home? How about "hacking" a pacemaker and reprogramming it to cause a heart attack?

Although these could be scen

Renters insurance can help protect against theft, damage

Kansas State University — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 10:36:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- For college students who rent off-campus housing, renters insurance may be worth adding into their budget to protect personal belongings, according to Bret Eisenbarth of Kansas State University's Powercat Financial Services.
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Assistant professor helps working mothers find balance with exercise, children

Kansas State University — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:53:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Guilt is a major obstacle working mothers face for staying active, according to Emily Mailey. She is a Kansas State University assistant professor of kinesiology who researches and develops interventions to promote physical a

Interpretation of positive or negative information is all a matter of anticipation, psychologist says

Kansas State University — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:13:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Each month a new jobs report is issued in the United States. Each month the report is also met with criticism even if jobs are added.

But a person's decision to view increased hires as a positive or negative may be

By studying animal health, researchers find improved ways for developing, testing cancer therapies

Kansas State University — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 09:39:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A group of Kansas State University researchers has made valuable findings in the search for cancer's cure.

While researching ways to improve animal health, the scientists -- Raymond "Bob" Rowland, a virol

From textbook to flexbook: Professor uses new collaborative tool in the classroom

Kansas State University — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 10:23:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A Kansas State University professor is gaining attention for creating a textbook replacement that saves students money and provides instructors with teaching flexibility.

Brian Lindshield, assistant professor of hu

Researchers advocate for importance of music education as schools cut programs across state

Kansas State University — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:09:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- There's a little less harmony inside Kansas school walls these days. Two Kansas State University researchers say programs are facing cuts that could put the future of music education in Kansas in danger.

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E-books, tablets and even smartphones becoming classroom staples

Kansas State University — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:24:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- The use of technology in the classroom is growing beyond computers to improve student learning, according to a Kansas State University education technology expert.

"Today it is very common that elementary scho

Research team looks at what happens when roommates, romantic partners have different levels of tolerance for housework left undo

Kansas State University — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:31:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- One area that can contribute to relational satisfaction between romantic partners or roommates can be division of household labor. Studies have shown that women traditionally do more in the household.

While the dif

As news migrates online, journalism expert sees strong niche for small markets where the local newspaper is the only coverage

Kansas State University — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 11:21:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Recent economic turbulence and the pressures of an ongoing news cycle have forced some daily newspapers to re-examine their business models and change how they deliver news, according to a Kansas State University newspaper ex

Civil engineers develop improved method for detecting, measuring bridge damage

Kansas State University — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:26:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A ratings system developed by a group of Kansas State University researchers could keep bridges safer and help prevent catastrophic collapses.

Hayder Rasheed, associate professor of civil engineering, and Yacoub Na

Comics expert says success of Dark Knight trilogy tied to character examinations, loyalty to storyline

Kansas State University — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:43:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- The July 20 release of "The Dark Knight Rises" marks the end of arguably the most successful series of Batman films ever. Directed by Christopher Nolan, the latest Batman franchise has smashed box office records wit

Going for the gold: Medals aren't only way an Olympic champion can excel

Kansas State University — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 09:51:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A gold medal at the Olympic games can mean more than being the best in the world in a particular sport. It also can prove lucrative in the marketing world, according to a Kansas State University marketing expert.

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Social responsibility: Monitoring children's social media usage is important, but so is allowing their mistakes

Kansas State University — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 10:01:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Facebook has provided millions of people worldwide with an unmatched outlet for sharing information about their lives. Through the social network giant, establishing community with old friends and new has never been easier.

'God particle' announcement gives weight to scientific theory, university contributions

Kansas State University — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 10:19:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Scientists at the European Organization for Nuclear Research, or CERN, announced on Wednesday, July 4, that they have all but proven that the subatomic Higgs boson -- or "God particle" -- exists.

The Higg

Strength in numbers: Physicists identify new quantum state allowing three -- but not two -- atoms to stick together

Kansas State University — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:14:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A Kansas State University-led quantum mechanics study has discovered a new bound state in atoms that may help scientists better understand matter and its composition.

The yet-unnamed bound state, which the physicis

Seeking solace: Celebrity deaths often have pronounced effects on their audiences

Kansas State University — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:20:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- When singer Whitney Houston died in February, expressions of grief and solidarity surfaced quickly. Facebook status updates, tweets and related postings captured shared expressions of mourning for a person many of the social

What's your name again? Why it might not be your brain's ability but your lack of interest that causes a bad memory

Kansas State University — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:15:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Most of us have experienced it. You are introduced to someone, only to forget his or her name within seconds. You rack your brain trying to remember, but can't seem to even come up with the first letter. Then you get frustrat

The power of playtime: Study finds that single mothers can reduce stress by playing, engaging with children

Kansas State University — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 09:49:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A group of three Kansas State University researchers is studying ways to help single mothers improve their relationship with their children.

Among many of their findings, they have discovered that single mothers wh

Youth expert says positive adult, community involvement keeps teens from trouble

Kansas State University — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:07:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Everywhere you look there are troublemaking teenagers with nothing better to do this summer than cruise around town in packs.

That's a statement that makes Elaine Johannes, associate professor of family studies and

Aging expert discusses how to talk with parents about moving into nursing home, end-of-life wishes

Kansas State University — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:54:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- As far as conversations with parents go, talking with them about moving into a nursing home and other end-of-life issues may be the hardest.

"The first time talking about this is going to be really, really har

Steering Safety: Research looks at factors in truck-related fatalities and injuries to reduce accidents

Kansas State University — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:23:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Two Kansas State University civil engineers are working to make Kansas roads and highways safer by reducing the number and severity of vehicular crashes that involve large, cargo-carrying trucks.

Sunanda Dissanayak

Fatherly advice: Therapist helps first-time dads experience the joy of fatherhood

Kansas State University — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:53:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- The transition to fatherhood can be one of the most difficult, yet rewarding, journeys for dads today, says a Kansas State University marriage and family therapist.

"Having a child is more of everything,"

Just like dad: University a family affair for some faculty, staffers

Kansas State University — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:15:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Father really does know best -- especially when it comes to the workplace. That's according to three Kansas State University faculty and staff members who are following in their fathers' footsteps by working for the universit

Deal website discretion: A deal a day can keep the consumer away, researcher says

Kansas State University — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:33:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Before giving into temptation and purchasing a half-price vacation or yoga lesson from a daily deal website, one Kansas State University professor cautions users to think twice.

Daily deal websites and flash sale w

Rewarding innovation: How water buffalo, seed funding may help researcher fight disease in dairy cattle

Kansas State University — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:19:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A Kansas State University professor is getting support for his research to develop a novel class of natural antibiotics for the treatment of mastitis in dairy cattle.

Tonatiuh Melgarejo, an associate professor in h

Timely discovery: Physics research sheds new light on quantum dynamics

Kansas State University — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:42:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Kansas State University physicists and an international team of collaborators have made a breakthrough that improves understanding of matter-light interactions.

Their research allows double ionization events to be

Cybersecurity experts begin investigation on self-adapting computer network that defends itself against hackers

Kansas State University — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:16:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- In the online struggle for network security, Kansas State University cybersecurity experts are adding an ally to the security force: the computer network itself.

Scott DeLoach, professor of computing and informatio

Co-workers can be as important as supervisors for effective student internships, researcher finds

Kansas State University — Tue, 08 May 2012 11:41:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Summer internships are beginning, and career-related research from Kansas State University is helping determine what can make those internships more meaningful for students.

Kerri Day Keller, director of career and

A place to play: Researcher designs schoolyard for children with autism

Kansas State University — Mon, 07 May 2012 09:33:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A Kansas State University graduate student is creating a schoolyard that can become a therapeutic landscape for children with autism.

Chelsey King, master's student in landscape architecture, St. Peters, Mo., is wo

For Mother's Day: Literature experts say many maternal characters in books display ideal values of motherhood

Kansas State University — Wed, 02 May 2012 10:15:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- 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.

The university's Anne Phillips and Naomi W

Whether the weather is rainy or not, research is ensuring stormwater systems are designed for the future

Kansas State University — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:33:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- In a world of changing weather and rainfall patterns, engineers face challenges when designing stormwater management systems.

A Kansas State University team is researching how climate change is affecting rainfall a

Impact of university's diagnostic laboratory continues to broaden with new testing, partnership

Kansas State University — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:50:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- For decades, Kansas State University's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has been the go-to regional source for animal testing and diagnoses, and a national center for rabies serological testing. With recent developments it's

It's a dog's life: To make it better, university veterinarian says add exercise to canine's daily routine

Kansas State University — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:03:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Humans aren't the only ones who can benefit from daily exercise. A Kansas State University veterinarian says dogs need it, too.

"Dogs should get exercise at least twice a day, generally around 15 to 20 minutes

Restocking rural communities: University initiative using funding to help reopen grocery stores, increase benefits to towns

Kansas State University — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:44:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A Kansas State University initiative is helping rural communities across the nation restock their town with a disappearing business: grocery stores.

Since 2007, members of the university's Rural Grocery Initiative

Career expert says questions about behavior can be toughest to answer in job interviews

Kansas State University — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:03:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Many soon-to-be college graduates are in the thick of the job hunt and a Kansas State University career expert has advice for them and other job seekers: When interviewing for a job, beware of behavioral interview questions.<

Animal health breakthrough: Research uncovers genetic marker that could help control, eliminate PRRS virus

Kansas State University — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:45:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A collaborative discovery involving Kansas State University researchers may improve animal health and save the U.S. pork industry millions of dollars each year.

Raymond "Bob" Rowland, a virologist and pro

Two internationally-recognized scientists accept appointments in veterinary medicine

Kansas State University — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:25:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Renowned researchers Jim E. Riviere and Nancy Monteiro-Riviere will be joining the Kansas State University faculty in August, he as McDonald Chair of Veterinary Medicine and she as Regents Distinguished Research Scholar. Both

Alumni give K-State literary gift to inspire discussion and study

Kansas State University — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:46:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Students often cram their books into a backpack and haul them from class to class or they stuff a worn text into a back pocket. However, the latest addition to Kansas State University's Hale Library has no chance of squeezing

Tax tip: Tax software can be good option for many, including college students

Kansas State University — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:53:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Taxes are at the top of many Americans' to-do lists at this time of year. This can bring up an important decision: Should you hire a professional to prepare your taxes or use one of the many available brands of tax software to do i

Manganese concentrations higher in residential neighborhoods than industrial sites, study finds

Kansas State University — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:47:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- In residential neighborhoods near manufacturing industries, a breath of air may be more hazardous than refreshing depending on the location, finds a recent study involving a Kansas State University geologist.

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Increasing international relations: University opening Vietnam office

Kansas State University — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:32:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Kansas State University is expanding its international outreach to welcome students from Vietnam.

Administrators at the office of international programs recently announced a partnership agreement with Capstone Viet

Research collaboration with Australian plant biosecurity center set to secure food supplies, increase academic exchanges

Kansas State University — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:35:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Officials at Kansas State University and at Australia's leading plant pests research center are finalizing an agreement for a collaboration aimed at increasing agricultural security in both countries.

Once formaliz

Passion pitfall: Research finds that rekindling a romance often extinguishes a couple's happiness

Kansas State University — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:13:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Before renewing romance with an ex, it may be better to move on to the next.

Amber Vennum, assistant professor of family studies and human services at Kansas State University, is studying couples in cyclical relati

With optimal conversations, research finds young couples experience less relationship stress, higher satisfaction

Kansas State University — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:33:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- The happiest young couples may be involved in a different kind of engagement.

Young adults who easily engage in rewarding conversations with their partners are less likely to hold onto anger and stress and more lik

The right recipe: Engineering research improves laser detectors, batteries

Kansas State University — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:03:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Think of it as cooking with carbon spaghetti: A Kansas State University researcher is developing new ways to create and work with carbon nanotubes -- ultrasmall tubes that look like pieces of spaghetti or string.

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When it comes to greening a corporate reputation, study shows that words may speak louder than actions

Kansas State University — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:55:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Corporations are clamoring to be green, but their environmental reputation may depend more on what they say rather than what they do, according to a study by a Kansas State University researcher and other collaborators.

Researcher studies foods, dietary supplements that may reduce risk of prostate cancer

Kansas State University — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:01:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A Kansas State University professor is turning to nutrition to tackle prostate cancer.

Brian Lindshield, assistant professor of human nutrition, is helping men make more informed diet decisions by studying foods an

Noel Schulz takes helm of international electric energy society

Kansas State University — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:16:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Kansas State University now has two President Schulzes: one who leads the university, and the other who leads a major electric power industry organization.

First lady Noel Schulz has just begun a two-year term as p

The power of flowers: research sprouts a closer look at sunflower genetics

Kansas State University — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:23:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A Kansas State University researcher's plant genetic work is rooted in the sunflower state.

Mark Ungerer, associate professor of biology, has two major research projects that involve evolutionary change in sunflowe

When less means more: Print messages help students reduce food waste at dining center

Kansas State University — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:32:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- To decrease food waste, hold the trays and add posters.

That's what Kelly Whitehair found while researching food disposed by students at Kansas State University's Van Zile Dining Center. She is an assistant directo

BRI and the NBAF's research and work force training initiatives.

Kansas State University — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:01:00 GMT
?MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Consider it a changing of the guard.

New York's aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center -- a major biosafety level 3 animal disease research facility -- is preparing to be phased out by the U.S. Department of Homeland S

Researcher studies the globalization of sex trafficking and the organizations that work to stop it

Kansas State University — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:11:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- In today's world, human trafficking is not an isolated problem, but a growing global issue. A Kansas State University professor is studying ways that anti-trafficking groups are fighting back.

"The focus of my

Music expert says Christmas music not just limited to the season, and happiness it brings may be the reason

Kansas State University — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:41:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- If it seems the sounds of the season -- "Jingle Bells," "Deck the Halls," "Joy to the World" and other holiday favorites -- are being heard more and more out of season, a Kansas State University

Oh the irony: For children, some sarcastic comments can be lost in translation

Kansas State University — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:28:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- It turns out irony and sarcasm are completely lost on youth. Yeah, right.

A Kansas State University speech-language pathologist is finding that even though children at the age of 6 may recognize a comment as sarcas

Middle East expert predicts instability for Iraq after U.S. withdrawal

Kansas State University — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:52:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- With the deadline for the full military withdrawal of the U.S. from Iraq fast approaching, a Kansas State University Middle East expert predicts an unstable and uncertain future for the region.

Farid Al-Salim, assistant

Going to the dogs: University's newest patent for improving canine health

Kansas State University — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:04:00 GMT
?MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Make no bones about it, a discovery by a Kansas State University research team could mean a longer and healthier life for man's best friend.

University researchers Tonatiuh Melgarejo, an associate professor of human nut

Bison on Konza Prairie fuel experiments to restore prairie ecosystem

Kansas State University — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:50:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- The presence of bison at Konza Prairie Biological Station may seem iconic, a tribute to America's past when such herds roamed the range.

But the bison at Konza serve an important purpose by furthering the efforts o

Financial planning expert offers tips on holiday budgeting, limiting stress

Kansas State University — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:21:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Nearly 14 million Americans are still paying for gifts purchased during the last holiday season.

While the holiday season presents countless opportunities to overspend and create excess stress, remaining budget con

Evaluating price hikes: Research shows that recent oil shocks are not causing inflation

Kansas State University — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:59:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- While the price of oil has risen in recent years, it has not affected the price of goods as much as in the past, according to research by two Kansas State University economists.

More than that, the prices of many g

Professor's work, committee meeting help support military families as troops leave Iraq

Kansas State University — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:58:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- The United States military's intense presence in Iraq is drawing to a close, but the war's influence on military families will be long lasting, says a Kansas State University professor.

"These wars have lasted

Research shows we all experience fantasy differently, which determines how much we enjoy it

Kansas State University — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Whether you love the "Harry Potter" series or despise it, there may be a psychological explanation behind your opinion.

Russell Webster, Kansas State University doctoral student in psychology, Sherwood, I

Consumers gain more options for holiday deals

Kansas State University — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:57:00 GMT
Move over, Black Friday. With online and mobile shopping, consumers are enjoying more ways to shop for holiday deals than just heading to the malls the day after Thanksgiving.

Two Kansas State University experts say the new ways to s

Geologists find ponds not the cause of arsenic poisoning in India's groundwater

Kansas State University — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:44:00 GMT
?MANHATTAN, Kan. -- The source of arsenic in India's groundwater continues to elude scientists more than a decade after the toxin was discovered in the water supply of the Bengal delta in India. But a recent study with a Kansas State University geolo

How unlocking the genetic secret of insects could improve health, welfare

Kansas State University — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:35:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- It's difficult to find much unused table space in Michael Kanost's office. The university distinguished professor and head of the department of biochemistry has nearly all of it claimed by stacks of folders and papers contain

Distinguished professor's work a patented success, could repair tissue and cartilage

Kansas State University — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:19:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- In the 16 years Xiuzhi "Susan" Sun has been at Kansas State University, she's made a patent-worthy discovery nearly every year.

Sun is a university distinguished professor in grain science and industry an

Soviet scholar says Russia struggling in some areas 20 years after fall of Soviet Union

Kansas State University — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:53:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- While some former Soviet countries are thriving since the fall of the Soviet Union 20 years ago, Russia is still a work in progress, according to a Kansas State University expert on the country.

"A chunk of th

Halloween-related literature makes reading a part of trick-or-treating

Kansas State University — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:31:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- 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.

Study finds children more accepting of peers who try to change an undesirable characteristic than those believed to be at fault

Kansas State University — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:50:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A psychology team at Kansas State University is studying how elementary and middle school youths perceive and anticipate interacting with peers who have various characteristics seen as undesirable, such as being a poor studen

Research helps future restaurant managers learn to meet needs of customers with food allergies

Kansas State University — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:12:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A Kansas State University research team is serving up improved food allergy education for future restaurant managers and staff.

Junehee Kwon, associate professor of hospitality management and dietetics, and Kevin S

Professor travels the Midwest to document its beauty, creates GPS tours

Kansas State University — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:18:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Kansas State University's Ted Cable didn't stick to the old catchphrase "just the facts" when he undertook his mission to open travelers' eyes to the wonders of the state he has learned to call home.

Cabl

Researchers collaborate to turn plant genome into blueprint for other plants

Kansas State University — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:44:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Two Kansas State University researchers have been collaborating on an international project involving genomes of a model plant species that can offer insights into other plants.

Christopher Toomajian, assistant pro

Researchers light up possibilities with solar panel based design

Kansas State University — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:31:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A team of eight researchers at Kansas State University is using renewable energy to generate an agile power distribution system and transform the industry.

To support the work, the research team is using a four-yea

Author says presidential primaries' colorful candidates appeal to party faithful, muddle party's political beliefs

Kansas State University — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:42:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Primary debate season, an important time in each presidential election, is under way, and a Kansas State University political communication expert says these debates can influence the direction of the election.

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Out of fashion: Study finds faulty perceptions keep some from buying sustainable apparel

Kansas State University — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:05:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- As it turns out, the customer is not always right -- at least not in fashion retail.

A recent study from a duo in Kansas State University's department of apparel, textiles and interior design found that when it com

Compromised control: Expert says computer hacking proliferating with highly networked society

Kansas State University — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:38:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Google, the International Monetary Fund and Sony represent major names in the world economy. But the three share another distinction -- recently disclosed attacks by computer hackers that have compromised sensitive informatio

Health communicator spreads knowledge, improves lives through HIV/AIDS research

Kansas State University — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:11:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Nancy Muturi has not forgotten her roots in her efforts to prevent HIV/AIDS.

Muturi, associate professor of journalism and mass communications at Kansas State University, has returned to her native Kenya on several

Bursting the bubble: Economists suggest gold investments are risky

Kansas State University — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:57:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- As the price of gold continues to rise and public uncertainty of the economy increases at a similar pace, many investors are turning to a traditional fail-safe: gold. However, it's a growing bubble that may be ready to burst,

Agricultural economist part of research team examining effect of climate change on African agriculture

Kansas State University — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:29:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Climate change in Africa, including increased temperatures and decreased rainfall, is causing an uncertain future for African farmers. But an international research team that includes a Kansas State University agricultural ec

The write stuff: Penmanship still important skill for kids to have, education expert says

Kansas State University — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:20:00 GMT
Laptops, cellphones, smartphones, tablets. It's becoming an e-world when it comes to messaging, but a Kansas State University education expert says that doesn't mean it's time to put a period to handwriting.

Laurie Curtis, assistant

A research tale with a heart to match: Professor looks at cardiovascular disease in dogs

Kansas State University — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:52:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- For more than 15 years, Kansas State University researcher Michele Borgarelli has studied heart diseases in man's best friend.

But there is an interesting twist in his work with mitral valve disease: chronic mitral

Business Ethics Expert Weighs In On Monitoring Online Identity Of Prospective, Current Employees

Kansas State University — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:12:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Should businesses monitor the social media activities of their employees? A Kansas State University business ethics expert says the practice can be a double-edge sword.

Such monitoring is available through companie

Biologist challenges colleagues with idea of 'betcha can't sequence just one' genome

Kansas State University — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:31:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- 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.

"I've mad

Media Management Expert Says News Corp. Scandal A Wake-Up Call For Journalism, Journalists

Kansas State University — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:22:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- With calls for congressional hearings into British media conglomerate News Corp.'s American media outlets and alleged phone hacking of victims of 9/11, a Kansas State University media management expert predicts journalists wi

No Place Like Home: Finance Expert Says Home Ownership Still Possible In Troubled Housing Market

Kansas State University — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:40:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- 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 Er

Effective Messages Important In Presidential Campaign, Says Political Communications And Media Experts

Kansas State University — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:02:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- The ads, the speeches, the tweets, the rhetoric -- presidential campaigns have begun in America.

Presidential campaigns provide a near-continuous dialogue on the nation's political, social and economic future. Whil

Parenting expert: Good parent-child relationship best way to counter violence in video games

Kansas State University — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:21:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Fairy tales, literature and video games all have one thing in common: violence. And according to the U.S. Supreme Court, they're all protected under the First Amendment -- the reason why the court recently rejected a ban on t

Record snowfalls causing high waters in Great Plains, says geography expert

Kansas State University — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 09:32:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Summers on the Great Plains are usually characterized by a lack of water. But flooding in several states has reversed that trend -- and it might not be the last of the high waters for 2011, according to a Kansas State Univers

Marketing expert finds attachment to cellphones more about entertainment, less about communication

Kansas State University — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:11:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- That panicked feeling we get when the family pet goes missing is the same when we misplace our mobile phone, says a Kansas State University marketing professor. Moreover, those feelings of loss and hopelessness without our di

The cost of chowing down is going up because of international supply and demand, says agricultural economist

Kansas State University — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:45:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Food prices are high worldwide and many factors are causing the increase, according to a Kansas State University agricultural economist.

"Prices are at high levels compared to what they have been in the past decade,

Plant Pathologist Finding Kansas Wheat Fields a Molecular Battleground This Season

Kansas State University — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:16:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- With harvest in full swing, many farmers have found that the brutal combination of high winds, scorching temperatures and minimal rainfall has left most wheat yields looking less like the good or the bad and more like the ugly.

Music Experts Share How MTV Killed The Radio Star And Changed Culture Forever 30 Years After Launch

Kansas State University — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:06:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- "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

In Europe and the U.S., consumer views on cloned products breed different results

Kansas State University — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:08:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Not all consumers share the same attitudes toward animal cloning, but the latest research from Sean Fox, Kansas State University professor of agricultural economics, shows that Americans may be more accepting of consuming cloned an

Amid declining home prices and a stagnant market, study says stopping foreclosure delay will bring improvement

Kansas State University — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:05:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- As housing prices in the United States continue to drop, a Kansas State University professor says the best way to help the market is to stop delaying foreclosures.

While negotiations continue between state attorneys gene

Lost In Translation: Children's Books Not Always Successful As Movies

Kansas State University — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:51:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Children's books have long been fodder for Hollywood, with "Mr. Popper's Penguins" the latest kids' story getting a silver-screen version.

But do movies based on kids' books live up to the print versions?

Wild winds: Changes in weather patterns creating more severe storms

Kansas State University — Tue, 31 May 2011 12:06:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A Kansas State University climate expert attributes the increase in the number and severity of tornadoes and severe storms in 2011 to a change in weather patterns.

John Harrington Jr., professor of geography, is a synopt

Federal government plays key role in disaster relief, says Kansas State business experts

Kansas State University — Wed, 25 May 2011 10:21:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- The images are unmistakable.

Cities decimated by Mother Nature, largely devoid of businesses and infrastructure. In recent months, Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Joplin, Mo., have provided stark examples of how drastically life c

Biting back: Research could lead to mosquitoes being susceptible to diseases they transmit

Kansas State University — Mon, 16 May 2011 14:10:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Mosquitoes are becoming more resistant to current pesticides. That's troubling to Kansas State University biologist Kristin Michel, as it means malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases will continue spreading. A recent grant from

A powerful connection: Mother-child bond plays role in child's growth, development

Kansas State University — Fri, 06 May 2011 17:05:00 GMT
MANHATTAN -- It's little wonder that a child gravitates toward the mother, says Chuck Smith, a Kansas State University child development expert. After all, mothers represent a child's bond to the world and the understanding of it.

"A

Experts available to talk about post-bin Laden world

Kansas State University — Wed, 04 May 2011 10:01:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Four Kansas State University members are available to talk about the following in relation to the death of Osama bin Laden:

* Military history/relations and handling of bodies during war
As a military historian, Don

Biochemist uses computer modeling to study protein involved with cancer, aging and chronic disease

Kansas State University — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:27:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A new biophysical and biochemical study may lead to better understanding of how structural flexibility controls the interaction of a protein that is closely involved with cancer, aging and other chronic diseases -- thereby facilita

Journalism director helping guide Egyptian, Middle Eastern media for new tomrrow

Kansas State University — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:46:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- More than political freedom is at stake in the Middle East revolutions. Also on the line is freedom of the press and freedom of speech, according to Angela Powers, director of Kansas State University's A.Q. Miller School of Journal

Economics, physics are roadblocks for mass-scale algae biodiesel production, study finds

Kansas State University — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 09:52:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Companies looking to engineer an eco-friendly diesel fuel have more red lights in their path. According to Kansas State University researchers, making petroleum diesel completely green would not only bend the laws of physics, it wo

From impulse buys to penny-wise, research explores how to avoid post-purchase regret

Kansas State University — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:07:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- If you've ever suffered from a bad case of buyer's remorse, there may be a scientific remedy: spend more cognitive effort.

Cognitive effort involves performing research, gathering opinions and exploring options before pu

Study finds key tax break has adverse effect on homeownership and social welfare

Kansas State University — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:06:00 GMT
MANHATTAN , Kan. -- The American dream of owning a home with a white picket fence may stay a dream for many, according to a recent study by a Kansas State University economist.

Tracy Turner, associate professor of economics at K-State, and

All wrapped up: researcher's graphene cloak protects bacteria, leading to better images

Kansas State University — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:34:00 GMT
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- It's a cloak that surpasses all others: a microscopic carbon cloak made of graphene that could change the way bacteria and other cells are imaged.

Vikas Berry, assistant professor of chemical engineering at Kansas State