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June 14, 2015
Thomas Zurbuchen, professor of aerospace engineering and atmospheric, oceanic and space sciences, was interviewed about sun-propelled mini-satellites that can track stars and beam telecommunications — but at a fraction of the cost of larger regular satellites.
PBS NewsHour -
June 11, 2015
“Jews and Arabs have separate narratives, which are self-justifying. It’s very hard to get a compromise and understanding that both sides can accept. The Palestinians see themselves as victims of injustices, and the Israelis see themselves as victims of injustice,” said Victor Lieberman, professor of history.
USA Today -
June 11, 2015
Dr. Justin Dimick, associate professor of surgery and health management and policy, was interviewed about the rise in surgeries to remove hanging skin following weight-loss surgeries.
Fox News -
June 11, 2015
“We need a plan for what to do with good ideas and how to mature them, to create the infrastructure, knowledge and skills so that ideas turn into products and the manufacturing sticks here, rather than invent it here and make it ‘over there,'” said Sridhar Kota, professor of mechanical engineering.
CNBC -
June 10, 2015
Dr. Amy Rothberg, assistant professor of internal medicine, was quoted in a story about celebrities who wear corsets as part of their weight-loss regimen.
CNN -
June 10, 2015
“People think if you do one thing you can’t do the other. It really is a false dichotomy,” said Nell Duke, professor of education, regarding academics and playtime in kindergarten classrooms.
The New York Times -
June 10, 2015
Michael Imperiale, professor of microbiology and immunology, was interviewed about a cheap new lab test that uses just a drop of blood to reveal the different kinds of viruses we’ve been exposed to in our lifetimes.
National Public Radio -
June 9, 2015
“They need to have names that most Americans recognize above the title,” said Lisa Nakamura, professor of American culture and screen arts and cultures, regarding Hollywood’s penchant for casting famous white actors in roles where race and ethnicity are relevant to the character or plot.
BBC News -
June 9, 2015
Research by Richard Neitzel, assistant professor of environmental health sciences, found that reducing hazardous noise levels — a risk factor for high blood pressure and heart disease — could save more than $3 billion annually.
Reuters -
June 9, 2015
“The ability to forecast the track of the hurricane has been steadily improving over the past 25 years, but the forecasting for intensity hasn’t really improved at all,” said Chris Ruf, professor of atmospheric science and environmental engineering, whose research team will launch small satellites to measure wind speeds in developing hurricanes.
Popular Science (Australia)
