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A Global Game: How Soccer Won Over the World
Thomas Adam, a University of Arkansas political scientist, traces how students and teachers, not empires, spread the game across the globe in the 19th century.
The Heat Is On
Rosie Perez, a Ph.D. student in the Heat and Hydration Optimization Lab, discusses her research on tactical athletes like firefighters and police and shares what she knows about beating the heat.…
Is Dr. AI Ready to See You Now?
On the latest Short Talks from the Hill podcast, Will Richardson talks about the promise and pitfalls of artificial intelligence in health care.
Cancer-Nerve Crosstalk
Younghye Song, an associate professor of biomedical engineering, discusses how nerve fibers in breast tumors may act as highways for the spread of cancer and the novel way she is studying this route.
Sound Decisions
Janine Chow, assistant professor of theater, talks about the process and history of theatrical sound design in the latest "Short Talks from the Hill" podcast.
Computational Biology: Using Computers to Solve Complex Biological Problems
Bioinformatics, also known as computational biology, links biological data with information storage, distribution and analysis to support many scientific research areas. In the latest Short Talks…
Chew on This: The Science of Stress Eating
Psychological science researcher Grant Shields explains why stressful situations can cause us to indulge in unhealthy foods.
Concussion: The Hidden Injury
Use this instead: Concussion care has never been better. R.J. Elbin, director of the office for Sports Concussion Research at the University of Arkansas, discusses how the treatment for sports…
Mind Matters
For 50 years, a clinic run by the Department of Psychological Sciences has provided affordable, high-quality care. Director Jessica Fugitt discusses the clinic's work on the latest "Short Talks from…
State of the Arts
The School of Art has a mission to promote the arts across Arkansas. Director Rachel Debuque shares how the school created programs for K-12 students and their teachers.
Fish in the Fields
Ben Runkle, an associate professor of biological and agricultural engineering, discusses his ongoing research project called “Fish in the Fields."
AI: Uses, Ethics and Limitations
How can we best use artificial intelligence? What are the limits of AI and the ethical concerns we must navigate? Distinguished Professor of information systems Varun Grover delves into this rapidly…
Lithium Boom: The Prospects for Arkansas
The Smackover Formation in southern Arkansas, once a rich source of oil, has a massive amount of lithium, which is widely used today for rechargeable batteries. In this episode of "Short Talks from…
Avian Anxiety: The Forecast for Bird Flu
In the March episode of "Short Talks from the Hill," agricultural economist Jada Thompson discusses the current bird flu strain, which has been circulating for years. The outbreak has affected flocks…
Engineering Safer Drinking Water
Julian Fairey, associate professor of civil engineering, discusses the discovery of a new compound formed by the decomposition of inorganic chloramine disinfectants in drinking water.
Move It, or Lose It
In December’s podcast, exercise science professor Michelle Gray offers tips to slow both the physical and cognitive declines of age.
Rice, Rice, Baby
Lanier Nalley, University of Arkansas professor and department head for Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness for the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences, discusses his…
Arkansas Icon, Civil Rights Legend
Mike Pierce, associate professor of history, discusses Daisy Bates, Arkansas' celebrated civil rights activist.
Breaking Down the Man in Black
Mike Pierce, associate professor of history, discusses Daisy Bates, Arkansas' celebrated civil rights activist, of whom a new statue is now on display at the U.S. Capitol.
Brewing Something Tasty at the U of A
Scott Lafontaine, an assistant professor in food chemistry in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Science and a researcher with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station,…
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