The Academic Minute

Of all fossils, the Proconsul is amongst the earliest ever discovered. Dan Peppe, assistant professor of geology at Baylor University, is studying these fossils to help understand the evolution of all primates. Dr. Dan Peppe is an assistant professor in the Department of Geology at Baylor University. His research interests are focused on reconstructing ancient climates and ecosystems in North America and East Africa and on developing new and improved paleoclimate proxies using fossil leaves,

Many factors influence how a child understands and interprets the human body and its related physical behaviors. Georgia Panagiotaki, lecturer in psychology at the University of East Anglia, studied a diverse pool of children to make conclusions about their bodily comprehension. Dr Georgia Panagiotaki is a lecturer in psychology at the Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, UK. Her research focuses on the development of children’s understanding of biology, in particular their ideas

Species interaction dictates a great deal of a location's biodiversity. Susan Kalisz, professor of biology at the University of Pittsburgh, is linking the diet of deer to the success of the animals' surrounding flora. Susan Kalisz is a professor of biological sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, and her Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. Her research program explores the interface of ecology and evolution, in studies

E-Cigarettes are rapidly gaining popularity. Lauren Dutra, post-doctoral scholar at the University of California, San Francisco's School of Medicine, is studying the correlation between usages of these different tobacco products. Lauren Dutra’s research interests include disparities in smoking and smoking-related disease, the targeted marketing of vulnerable populations by tobacco companies, and new tobacco products, such as e-cigarettes. She has a Doctor of Science from the Harvard School of

Direct trauma clearly has negative effects on the brain. Dr. Raj Morey, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Duke University, discusses the potential harm that may arise even from indrect exposure to explosions. Dr. Rajendra Morey is an associate professor in Duke University's Brain Imaging and Analysis Center , the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences , and the School of Medicine. Dr. Morey's main research area is focused on brain changes in posttraumatic

What can we extrapolate from the cries of a baby? Dr. Neil Johnson, professor of physics at the University of Miami, studied the patterns of children's...

The complexity of human culture is highly nuanced. Dr. Daniel Nettle, professor of behavioral sciences at Newcastle University, observed striking...

Tourism and industry, in some locations, have a tangled and complicated relationship Dr. Veronica Davidov, assistant professor of anthropology at...

Everyone is fascinated by the possibility of supernatural phenomena. Dr. Piers Howe, professor of psychology at the University of Melbourne,...

Studying the fossilized remains of animals and plants can teach us a great deal about the natural world. In today's Academic Minute, Dr. Peter Wilf,...

Advances in biotechnologies have been vital in the analysis of the DNA of the first peoples of America. Dr. Ripan Malhi, associate professor of...

We can learn a great deal from the analysis of the ear wax of whales. In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Stephen Trumble, associate professor of biology at...

How will your fantasy baseball team do this season? In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Dae Kwak, assistant professor of sports management at the University...

Is there a formula for delivering an effective speech? In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. William Doll, visiting fellow at Case Western Reserve University,...

People have an affinity for things. In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Brent Plate, visiting associate professor of religious studies at Hamilton College,...