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Warmer seas linked to strengthening hurricanes: FSU study fuels global warming debate
The theory that global warming may be contributing to stronger hurricanes in the Atlantic over the past 30 years is bolstered by a new study led by FSU geography Professor James B. Elsner and coauthored by FSU postdoctoral researcher Thomas H. Jagger. The study was published in the Sept. 4 edition of the journal Nature.
The Wall Street Journal | September 4, 2008
Houston Chronicle | September 4, 2008
Kansas City Star | September 4, 2008
The Christian Science Monitor | September 4, 2008
International Herald Tribune | September 4, 2008
Times of India | September 4, 2008
The News & Observer | September 3, 2008
U.S. News & World Report | September 3, 2008
BBC News | September 3, 2008
...and numerous other outlets
FSU News Release | September 4, 2008
ALA Report: Computer Demand Still Increases
While the number of public access Internet computers grew for the first time in six years, nearly 20 percent of public libraries say demand for computers exceeds supply all the time, while 63 percent say that occurs some of the time. Such increased demands on libraries are documented in new report conducted by the American Library Association (ALA) and FSU's Information Use Management and Policy Institute, with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Library Journal | September 3, 2008
Florida State's rank rises among America's top universities
Florida State University is one of the top 50 public universities in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges 2009" edition.
U.S. News & World Report | August 26, 2008
FSU News Release | August 26, 2008
Joe Biden's Catholic faith
Barack Obama's chosen running mate, U.S. Sen. Joe Biden, is a Roman Catholic who would become, if elected, the first Catholic vice-president of the U.S. His selection is likely to rekindle the debate over whether Catholic politicians who support abortion rights should receive Communion. Monsignor William Kerr, executive director of FSU's Claude Pepper Center, is quoted.
Boston Globe | August 23, 2008
Growth brings stormier summers to metro Atlanta
Call it "the revenge of sprawl." Data from the National Lightning Detection Network from 1992 to 2003 showed "the northeast side of Atlanta is the hot spot for urban-enhanced lightning," said Tony Stallins, associate professor of geography at Florida State University.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution | August 22, 2008
Major acquisition makes FSU a leader in study of Asian religions
With the purchase of a massive 25,000-volume collection of books and other materials related to religion and culture in Asia, Florida State University has vaulted into the front ranks of universities that offer Asian studies in the southeastern United States.
The Hindu | August 22, 2008
FSU News Release | August 21, 2008
E-Government at Florida Libraries: More Support, Coordination Needed
Librarians in the past few years have begun to recognize how much libraries contribute to e-government, given that federal and state agencies increasingly offer access to services only online, and for many citizens libraries are the only gateway to the Internet. Information Institute staff at Florida State University recently completed a study on the matter.
LibraryJournal.com | August 22, 2008
Like the Taste of Chalk? You're in Luck--Humans May Be Able to Taste Calcium
Mice, and most likely humans, have the ability to taste calcium-and most do not like it, according to new research presented at the American Chemical Society's semiannual national meeting, held recently in Philadelphia. Scientists say the findings could explain why 80 percent of Americans do not get enough calcium. FSU Professor Debi Fadool comments.
Scientific American | August 20, 2008
How to Pick a Sport Management Program
The sports industry in the U.S. is a $200-billion-plus powerhouse, with superstar athletes, lucrative endorsement deals, and all the free press an ego can handle. But if you're not the rare athlete who can hit a 93-mph fastball or sink a 15-foot jumper, how are you supposed to cash in on such a lucrative business? FSU Professor Michael Mondello is quoted.
Business Week | August 18, 2008
How To Protect Your Health In A Hurricane
Not prepared for the 2008 hurricane season? That's not a huge surprise. After all, it's been a few years since the Atlantic endured its most active hurricane season in history - thanks to the deadly Katrina and Rita - and only one hurricane made landfall in the U.S. last year. As time passes, we tend to become complacent about the threat of stormy weather and the health risks that come with it. FSU Professor Jay Baker comments.
Forbes.com | August 14, 2008
Ottawa plans GPS tracking for 'high-risk' parolees
The Conservative government, facing the prospect of a fall election, hit the road to aggressively promote its law-and-order agenda, including a new plan to track federal parolees by electronic monitoring, which has been used extensively in the United States for years. FSU criminologist William Bales, who conducted a broad study of GPS monitoring, is quoted.
National Post | August 11, 2008
Could Lieberman be McCain's most potent VP pick?
Connecticut Sen. Joseph Lieberman, who won re-election in 2006 as an independent, is one of Republican John McCain's more potent political weapons, maybe even potent enough to make another run at vice president, this time as a Republican. FSU Professor Lance deHaven-Smith comments.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | August 10, 2008
The Houston Chronicle | August 9, 2008
McClatchy Newspapers | August 7, 2008
Romantic thoughts could keep love alive
Thinking passionate thoughts about the one you love makes you less likely to stray, shows a new study led by FSU psychology Professor Jon Maner, because you find others less attractive.
The New York Times | August 18, 2008
Telegraph | August 6, 2008
Evening Times | August 6, 2008
Magnet Lab produces, markets critical petroleum data
As gas prices soar, Alan G. Marshall, a giant in the field of chemical analysis, and his colleagues at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory at FSU are marketing research that will enable petroleum companies to locate, analyze and process crude oil much faster and more accurately and cheaply, solidifying Florida State's reputation as a world leader in "petroleomics."
FirstScience.com | July 31, 2008
FSU News Release | July 31, 2008
Tennessee church attack spotlights scapegoat mentality
Attacks on the innocent - especially those in churches - may seem irrational and horrific to all but the attacker. But beneath the details can be a deep sense of victimization and scapegoating that may be tied to something as specific as hate based on race or sexual orientation or as broad as economic hard times. FSU criminologist Cecil Greek comments.
The Christian Science Monitor | July 30, 2008
Library pioneers strove for a place in history
One's name is imprinted on history. The other's is not. After all, almost everyone has heard of the Dewey Decimal System. But who can say that he or she has ever heard of the Cutter Expansive Classification System? FSU Professor Wayne A. Wiegand, author of "Irrepressible Reformer: A Biography of Melvil Dewey," comments.
The Republican | July 28, 2008
Contemplating the impact on N. Carolina of offshore drilling
If offshore drilling were approved sometime in the future, North Carolina's coastal landscape, one of the East Coast's longest and most undeveloped -- strung with 300 miles of barrier island beaches; home to a national park; and cushioned by sensitive marshlands -- would almost certainly change. FSU oceanographer Wilton Sturges weighs in.
Raleigh News & Observer | July 28, 2008
Rising prices distracting work force, survey finds
The increasing cost of almost everything is leaving this country's work force distracted and tense, and preoccupied with the economy instead of their jobs, according to more than 800 full-time workers surveyed by FSU management professor Wayne Hochwarter.
The Oklahoman | July 27, 2008
FSU President Joins Ranks of Older Adults Planning for the Future
FSU President T.K. Wetherell leads the charge for tens of thousands of students looking to the future with their education and careers. Wetherell is now integral in helping another generation set the course for their future planning by joining the growing number of adults, age 62 and better, looking at Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs).
Fox Business | July 22, 2008
Earth Times | July 22, 2008
With NIH grant, FSU becomes one of world's top imaging centers
At Florida State University, the collective strength of biomedical research and the scientists who lead it has earned a $2 million High-End Instrumentation (HEI) grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The one-year award will help FSU buy a state-of-the-art robotic electron microscope to advance cutting-edge studies of HIV/AIDS, heart disease, hypertension and cancer.
Nanotechwire.com | July 21, 2008
Medical News Today | July 21, 2008
Information Week | July 16, 2008
FSU News Release | July 16, 2008
Democracies with separation of powers less likely to end torture
A system of checks and balances in government is usually regarded as a good thing, except when it comes to the probability that a nation will stop its use of government-sanctioned torture, according to a study by FSU political science Professor Will Moore and graduate student Courtenay Ryals.
Huliq.com | July 17, 2008
Seattle Post-Intelligencer | July 16, 2008
PhysOrg.com | July 16, 2008
FSU News Release | July 16, 2008
Analysis: Presidents face crises with optimistic 'confidence'
As food and gas prices soar and stock prices sink and companies such as General Motors struggle to survive, President Bush held his first full news conference in 77 days to say times are tough but he's on the case. FSU Professor Davis Houck, author of "Rhetoric as Currency: Hoover, Roosevelt and the Great Depression," is quoted.
USA Today | July 15, 2008
Is buying a gun a suicidal act?
Americans often buy guns for self-defense, a purpose that now has Supreme Court validation. But according to advocates of gun control, those purchasers overlook the people who pose the greatest threat: themselves. Anyone who acquires a firearm, we are told, is inviting a bloody death by suicide. As it turns out, the claims about guns and suicide don't stand up well to scrutiny. FSU Professor Gary Kleck is quoted.
The Baltimore Sun | July 17, 2008
The Daily Herald | July 15, 2008
Chicago Tribune | July 13, 2008
The Post Chronicle | July 13, 2008
The National Ledger | July 13, 2008
...and numerous other outlets
Gates Foundation gives library grants in 11 states
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation recently announced plans to give $8.1 million in grants to keep library computers up to date in 11 states. Four out of five libraries say they don't have enough computers to meet community needs, and 60 percent say they don't have the money or space to add more public computers in the next year, according to a report based on a 2007 national survey by the Florida State University College of Information and the American Library Association.
Business Week | July 15, 2008
Forbes | July 15, 2008
The Philadelphia Enquirer | July 15, 2008
The Boston Globe | July 15, 2008
...and numerous other outlets
The joys and challenges of being married to the cloth
Marriage sometimes comes with challenges. Marriage to a cleric almost always comes with challenges. "Clergy spouses are swept up into a world that they don't have much choice in," says FSU Professor Charles Figley, who has made a career of studying the pressures that pull and tug at people living out their lives in front of the public - celebrities, politicians and members of the clergy.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution | July 11, 2008
Love really is blind, or at least blinkered
Love is blind, said Shakespeare. Now it seems there may be some truth in the bard's words. FSU researcher Jon Maner has found that people who are in love pay less visual attention to attractive people of the opposite sex.
ABC News | July 10, 2008
MSN.com | July 9, 2008
New Scientist | July 7, 2008
FSU researcher using high-powered computers to test new cancer-killing drugs
Kevin C. Chen, an assistant professor of chemical and biomedical engineering at the Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering, is using high-powered computers to determine how substances known as recombinant immunotoxins can best be modified in order to attack and kill malignant tumors while doing minimal harm to a patient's healthy cells.
UPI | July 7, 2008
Daily Tech | July 4, 2008
Science Centric | July 3, 2008
Medical News Today | July 3, 2008
The Post Chronicle | July 2, 2008
FSU News Release | July 2, 2008
...and numerous other outlets
Fun looks like next sacrifice
American workers have the blues, and it's not just because of gas prices. Workers are dealing with a higher cost of living in an uncertain economy, where they're faced with smaller salaries or potential job loss. Extra financial stress has brought a "general malaise" in the workplace, says Wayne Hochwarter, professor of management at FSU's College of Business.
Baltimore Sun | July 6, 2008
News Tribune | July 2, 2008
Surprising fact: Half of gun deaths are suicides
The Supreme Court's landmark ruling on gun ownership last week focused on citizens' ability to defend themselves from intruders in their homes. But research shows that surprisingly often, gun owners use the weapons on themselves. Research from FSU College of Criminology and Criminal Justice Professor Gary Kleck is cited.
NPR | June 30, 2008
Forbes | June 30, 2008
Associated Press | June 30, 2008
Boston Herald | June 30, 2008
The Guardian | June 30, 2008
...and numerous other outlets
Having kids makes you happy
False. The most recent comprehensive study on the emotional state of those with kids shows us that the term "bundle of joy" may not be the most accurate way to describe our offspring. "Parents experience lower levels of emotional well-being, less frequent positive emotions and more frequent negative emotions than their childless peers," says FSU sociology Professor Robin Simon, who has conducted several recent parenting studies.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | July 23, 2008
National Post | July 13, 2008
The Charlotte Observer | July 12, 2008
Huffington Post | June 30, 2008
Newsweek | July 7-14, 2008 issue
A better lifeline
As the cost of gasoline, medical care, meat, vegetables, heating fuel and education are all soaring, real wages for the working poor across the country aren't keeping up. A study by FSU Professor of Economics Dave Macpherson is cited.
Hartford Business | June 30, 2008
Gun laws and crime: A complex relationship
Lurking behind the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling last week that the Second Amendment protects an individual right to bear arms were fascinating, disputed and now in many ways irrelevant questions. FSU Professor Gary Kleck, whose work was cited by dissenting Justice Stephen G. Breyer, comments.
The New York Times | June 29, 2008
International Herald Tribune | June 29, 2008
The Tennessean | June 29, 2008
... Will they come?
The sports-facility-as-urban-development game can be a great for a city, but cities like Cleveland, Baltimore, Chicago, San Diego and others have all tried to rejuvenate older parts of their communities with a stadium or arena - with mixed results. FSU Professor Tim Chapin weighs in.
Winnipeg Sun | June 29, 2008
We're the pits: Cincinnati clings to sweat list
Phoenix topped the Seventh Annual Top-100 Sweatiest Cities List. "People might be surprised that a city known for its 'dry heat' tops the Sweatiest Cities list," said Paul Ruscher, FSU associate professor of meteorology. (Tallahassee ranked No. 3.)
United Press International | June 26, 2008
Charlotte Business Journal | June 25, 2008
MSN Money | June 25, 2008
El Paso Times | June 25, 2008
...and numerous other outlets
Who are the 'Lucky Few'?
Whether you're part of the Greatest Generation, the Baby Boom, Generation X or the Millennials, you've heard plenty about your peers. But a new book, "The Lucky Few: Between the Greatest Generation and the Baby Boom," takes a close look at a lesser-known group, born between 1929 and 1945. Author Elwood Carlson is an FSU demographer with the Center for Demography and Population Health.
USA Today | June 25, 2008
Caught off guard - but why?
As the economy took a dive in the first half of this year, states started slashing budgets, which has left a host of state universities grappling with major shortfalls. Precious few institutions plan - at least publicly - for how to deal strategically with such budget deficits when they inevitably arrive. For obvious reasons, university leaders are loath to advertise where they'd stick the knife if called upon to cut. FSU Provost Larry Abele comments.
Inside Higher Ed | June 24, 2008
Music strikes a soothing chord
Decades of studies, including one published recently, suggest that music might be a moderately effective pain reliever, an "audio analgesic." Others, including FSU's Jayne Standley, director of the music therapy program, are using music in a variety of ways.
Shreveport Times | June 23, 2008
EPI calls on Connecticut Legislature to uphold minimum wage veto
The Employment Policies Institute (EPI) encouraged the Connecticut legislature to uphold Governor Jodi Rell's veto of HB 5015 which would increase the state's minimum wage twice over the next 18 months. New analysis of Census Bureau data by FSU Professor Dave Macpherson shows that the bill would cost the state over $25 million and an estimated 500 jobs.
Sun Herald | June 23, 2008
Earth Times | June 23, 2008
Known genetic risk for Alzheimer's in whites also places blacks at risk, FSU research finds
A commonly recognized gene that places one at risk for Alzheimer's disease does not discriminate between blacks and whites, according to new research led by FSU Psychology Professor Natalie Sachs-Ericsson and graduate student Kathryn Sawyer.
United Press International | June 19, 2008
The Money Times | June 19, 2008
Huliq.com | June 19, 2008
Science Daily | June 18, 2008
PhysOrg.Com | June 18, 2008
...and numerous other outlets
FSU News Release | June 18, 2008
Grad Tidings: Can a Test Steer You to the Ideal Career?
Vendors of career tests, which assess one's interests and abilities and link them with potential occupations, see rising demand from teenagers, young adults and their parents, representatives say. FSU career-center official Janet Lenz comments.
The Wall Street Journal | June 18, 2008
FSU is nation's best in bridging racial graduation gap
While many colleges and universities are struggling with a so-called graduation gap, Florida State University is receiving national attention for its record high graduation rate of African-American students.
Washington Post | June 16, 2008
FSU News Release | June 9, 2008
Insomnia linked to suicide tendency in college women
Poor quality sleep and insomnia are associated with suicidal symptoms among college undergraduates, according to a study of 322 female college students between 19 and 24 years old. Consistent with past research, FSU reseacher Rebecca A. Bernert and colleagues found that poor sleep quality and insomnia were associated with depressive symptoms.
Daily Times | June 16, 2008
Darwinists for Jesus
In the book "Thank God for Evolution," published by Council Oak Books, Michael Dowd presents evolution as a sacred epic of emerging complexity that can be seen as "14 billion years of grace." FSU philosophy Professor Michael Ruse comments.
The New York Times | June 15, 2008
Fossils found in Tibet by FSU geologist revise history of elevation, climate
About 15,000 feet up on Tibet's desolate Himalayan-Tibetan Plateau, an international research team led by Florida State University geologist Yang Wang was surprised to find thick layers of ancient lake sediment filled with plant, fish and animal fossils typical of far lower elevations and warmer, wetter climates.
Huliq.com | June 12, 2008
DailyIndia | June 12, 2008
Thaindian.com | June 11, 2008
Science Daily | June 11, 2008
Environmental News Service | June 12, 2008
...and numerous other outlets
FSU News Release | June 12, 2008
FSU to share $7 million grant to study autism in toddlers
With a $7 million grant from the National Institutes of Mental Health, Florida State University and University of Michigan researchers aim to find out how effective early intervention is for children diagnosed with ASD by the time they are 18 months old. The study is one of the largest of its kind and one of the first to explore intervention in children that young.
United Press International | June 5, 2008
FSU News Release | June 3, 2008
FSU chemist wins major grant to study obesity-diabetes link
An FSU researcher has received a major scientific grant to study the chemical processes within the human body that may lead to the development of diabetes. Knowledge gained from Michael Roper's research could lay the foundation for future treatments of a disorder that is reaching pandemic proportions throughout the world, especially in the United States and other developed countries.
Medical News Today | June 1, 2008
FSU News Release | May 30, 2008
Unintended Consequences of State Merit-Based Aid
A study presented recently by FSU Professor Shouping Hu at the annual forum of the Association for Institutional Research suggests that, at least in one case, a state merit-based financial aid program may be working directly at odds with another priority that is near the top of concerns of most state and federal policy makers and educators: increasing the flow of Americans into scientific and technological fields.
Inside Higher Ed | May 29, 2008
Magnet Lab research suggests novel superconductor is in a powerful class all its own
Superconductivity has perplexed, astounded and inspired scientists ever since it was discovered in 1911. Now, in the latest of a century of surprises, FSU researchers at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory and colleagues from Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee have discovered unusual properties in a novel superconducting material that point to an entirely new kind of superconductor.
United Press International | June 2, 2008
Thaindian.com | May 29, 2008
Science Daily | May 28, 2008
FSU News Release | May 28, 2008
Tests can spot autism early, claim scientists
Early diagnosis and treatment could reduce symptoms in later life or stop the condition developing altogether, according to FSU researcher Amy Wetherby, who has identified 13 "red flag" behaviors to look out for in children aged 18-24 months. But many children are not tested for the condition until at least the age of three.
Telegraph | May 22, 2008
A Purple Heart for PTSD? Idea sparks controversy
A quick question recently tossed at Defense Secretary Robert Gates - should veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder receive the Purple Heart? - has created a maelstrom in the blogosphere, where some soldiers think that using the medal to lessen the stigma of mental health disorders may cheapen the meaning of the medal itself. FSU Professor Charles Figley weighs in.
Tucson Citizen | May 19, 2008
Army Times | May 19, 2008
Why do economists frown on a tax on windfall oil profits?
Hitting oil companies with a windfall profits tax seems like a perfect campaign pitch, since it would effectively return part of the industry's record profits to strapped consumers. But a lot of Republicans, as well as most economists, have serious questions about whether the tax makes sense. FSU Professor Lance deHaven-Smith is quoted.
Charlotte Observer | May 18, 2008
Myrtle Beach Sun News | May 18, 2008
Fort Worth Star-Telegram | May 18, 2008
...and numerous other outlets
Giving Patients the VIP Treatment
Many American patients feel like they're just a number in line at the butcher's shop. Some patients have had enough, and those who can afford it are choosing to pay hefty premiums out-of-pocket to get more personalized, more polite service. Dr. Robert Brooks, FSU College of Medicine professor of family medicine associate dean for health affairs, comments.
Time | May 14, 2008
Tracking down answers to combat-stress illness
Some still see post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the result of a weakness in character, or perhaps a lack of self-discipline, says FSU Professor Charles Figley, director of the FSU Traumatology Institute and keynote speaker at a recent national conference on the problem. It is neither.
The Philadelphia Inquirer | May 12, 2008
Study: Charter schools may improve graduation rates
Students who attend multi-grade charter high schools in Chicago appear more likely to graduate and to enroll in college than their counterparts in traditional public high schools, a study co-authored by FSU researchers released on Wednesday found.
Chicago Tribune | May 7, 2008
Scientists probe new class of superconductor
Scientists around the world are scrambling to unlock the secrets behind a new group of materials that act as autobahns for electricity - conducting current with virtually no wasteful resistance. David Larbalestier, who heads FSU's Applied Superconductivity Center, comments.
Christian Science Monitor | May 7, 2008
FSU researcher: As gas prices climb, employee productivity plummets
Rising gas prices are affecting more than the family budget. More pain at the pump results in more employee stress on the job, says Wayne Hochwarter, the Jim Moran Professor of Management at FSU's College of Business.
The Wall Street Journal | May 20, 2008
Times Online | May 15, 2008
Industry Week | May 14, 2008
Houston Chronicle | May 5, 2008
Daily India | May 6, 2008
Huliq.com | May 6, 2008
DigitalJournal.com | May 5, 2008
...and numerous other outlets
FSU News Release | May 5, 2008
FSU geochemist challenges key theory regarding earth's formation
Working with colleagues from NASA, Munir Humayun, an associate professor in FSU's Department of Geological Sciences and a researcher at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, has published a paper that calls into question three decades of conventional wisdom regarding some of the physical processes that helped shape the Earth as we know it.
Astrobiology Magazine | May 6, 2008
Malaysian Sun | May 2, 2008
Thaindian | May 2, 2008
...and numerous other outlets
FSU News Release | May 1, 2008
Cell phone firms' dream demographic: Latinos
Recent surveys and research indicate that Latinos depend on their cell phones for more services than other ethnic groups, turning to it for messaging, downloading music, surfing the Web and e-mailing. FSU Professor Felipe Korzenny, who leads the Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication, said Latinos place a higher value on staying in touch with family and friends, who are often spread out around the United States and across the border.
San Francisco Chronicle | May 4, 2008
Full spectrum of chemistry to be served by state-of-the-art building
It took four years of planning and another two-and-a-half years of construction, but the wait was well worth it: FSU is celebrating the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art Chemical Sciences Laboratory that will offer expanded educational and research opportunities for decades of faculty members and students.
Science Centric | May 3, 2008
FSU News Release | May 2, 2008
Keep Pace With Older Workers
For managers concerned that older workers may wear out or falter, evidence proves clear: Blue- or white-collar, these folks remain loyal, reliable and as good as younger counterparts. Neil Charness, FSU psychology professor at the Pepper Institute on Aging and Public Policy, is quoted.
HR Magazine | May 1, 2008
Blended families trouble for teens
A new study by researchers at Florida State University shows that teenagers in families with different biological parents have lower grades and more behavior problems in school than other adolescents, and these traits may not improve over time.
Canada.com | April 29, 2008
The Windsor Star | April 28, 2008
Vancouver Sun | April 25, 2008
Reuters | April 24, 2008
Sunflower debate ends in Mexico, researchers say
Ancient farmers were growing sunflowers in Mexico more than 4,000 years before the Spaniards arrived, according to a team of researchers that includes FSU anthropologist Mary D. Pohl.
Huliq.com | April 29, 2008
Physorg.com | April 29, 2008
FSU News Release | April 29
'New' ancient Antarctic sediment reveals climate change history
Recent additions to the premier collection of Southern Ocean sediment cores at Florida State University's Antarctic Marine Geology Research Facility will give international scientists a close-up look at fluctuations that occurred in Antarctica's ice sheet and marine and terrestrial life as the climate cooled considerably between 20 and 14 million years ago.
Science Daily | April 30, 2008
Daily India | April 29, 2008
FSU News Release | April 29, 2008
Prehistoric Hobbits remains do not show signs of growth disorders
Scientists at Florida State University in Tallahassee say that remains of Homo floresiensis, also known as hobbits, do not show any sign of growth disorders, refuting earlier claims that hobbits were pygmy Homo sapiens that suffered from a growth disorder. Lead researcher Dean Falk and her Florida State colleague Angela Schauber came to this conclusion after studying computer-generated reconstructions of the fossilized skulls of the small islanders.
Thaidian News | April 28, 2008
FSU enters historic research partnership with Mayo Clinic
Two leaders in medicine, Florida State University and Mayo Clinic, have signed an agreement to work as research partners in the quest to improve health care outcomes for Floridians and all Americans.
Post-Bulletin | April 25, 2008
FSU News Release | April 24, 2008
Discovery to hasten new malaria treatments, vaccines for children
Despite the grim statistics out of Africa there's cause for celebration about the fight against malaria. Florida State University biologists have discovered an autoimmune-like response in blood drawn from malaria-infected African children that helps to explain why existing DNA-based anti-malaria vaccines have repeatedly failed to protect them.
Huliq.com | April 24, 2008
Scientist Live | April 24, 2008
Science Daily | April 25, 2008
...and numerous other outlets
FSU News Release | April 24, 2008
Low grades, bad behavior? Siblings may be to blame, FSU study says
On average, adolescents living with half- or stepsiblings have lower grades and more school-related behavior problems, and these problems may not improve over time, according to Florida State University Assistant Professor of Sociology Kathryn Harker Tillman.
Reuters.com | April 24, 2008
FSU News Release | April 22, 2008
As Southeast drought eases, water bills rise
Many residents of the Southeast who sacrificed greener lawns and longer showers to reduce water usage during the region's historic drought are now seeing the other shoe drop: They're being hit with sharp rate increases as water utilities scramble to make up revenue lost because of conservation measures. FSU Professor Robin Craig comments.
USA Today | April 22, 2008
Report Finds Race-based Gap in College Grad Rates
A report this week from Education Sector, an independent think tank, finds that many colleges and universities are graduating their black students at rates that are significantly lower than those of their white students. The report also shows that some colleges that have worked to close the gap have been able to boost their graduation rate for black students-in some cases, including Florida State University, high enough to surpass that of white students.
U.S. News & World Report | April 22, 2008
Inside Higher Ed | April 21, 2008
Diverse Issues in Higher Education | April 21, 2008
Online learning is higher education's growth track
Enrollment in Internet courses is rising much faster than overall enrollment in higher education. And, though recruiters say employers are warming to degrees earned with online classes, FSU researcher Jonathan Adams and a colleague found employers prefer applicants with traditional degrees.
Las Vegas Sun | April 19, 2008
Northwest guzzling least amount of gas since '66
Washington, Oregon and Idaho residents are guzzling less gas per person, according to a report released Thursday by Sightline Institute, a Seattle-based think tank. FSU Professor Wayne Hochwarter comments.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer | April 18, 2008
Music Has Its Own Geometry, Researchers Find
FSU Professor Clifton Callender and two colleagues from other universities have devised a new way of analyzing and categorizing music that takes advantage of the deep, complex mathematics they see enmeshed in its very fabric.
MSNBC | May 7, 2008
United Press International | April 22, 2008
Science Daily | April 17, 2008
Telegraph | April 17, 2008
FSU News Release | April 21, 2008