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The older individuals pictured here, on the wooden floor of an indoor basketball court, were participating in an exercise class consisting of stretching, and aerobic repetitive motion movements. At this point in their exercise session, the participants were working the muscles of their arms and shoulders, by holding an inflatable volleyball with both hands, and lifting the ball over, and behind their head, resting it on their neck. This exercise also helped to stretch the muscles as well.

Biology December 1, 2022

50-year-old muscles just can’t grow big like they used to – the biology of how muscles change with age

by Roger Fielding, Tufts University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] There is perhaps no better way to see the absolute pinnacle of human athletic abilities…

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Science and Technology August 17, 2022

Cognitive biases and brain biology help explain why facts don’t change minds

By Keith M. Bellizzi, University of Connecticut [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “Facts First” is the tagline of a CNN branding campaign which contends that…

Cyclist on the Silver Comet Trail in article about Silver Comet Trail reopen

Science and Technology February 2, 2022

50-year-old muscles just can’t grow big like they used to – the biology of how muscles change with age

By Roger Fielding, Tufts University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] There is perhaps no better way to see the absolute pinnacle of human athletic abilities…

outline of a human head with drawing of brain visible

Science and Technology April 17, 2024

Brain scans of Philly jazz musicians reveal secrets to reaching creative flow

by John Kounios, Drexel University and Yvette Kounios, Widener University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Flow, or being “in the zone,” is a state of…

graphic of lab equipment including beakers, microscope and test tubes

Health Care April 15, 2024

Infections after surgery are more likely due to bacteria already on your skin than from microbes in the hospital − new research

by Dustin Long, University of Washington and Chloe Bryson-Cahn, University of Washington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Health care providers and patients have traditionally thought…

star of life symbol with snake wrapped around staff

Health Care April 11, 2024

Newly discovered genetic variant that causes Parkinson’s disease clarifies why the condition develops and how to halt it

by Matthew Farrer, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative movement disorder that progresses relentlessly. It gradually impairs a…

Health Care March 21, 2024

Health Workers Fear It’s Profits Before Protection as CDC Revisits Airborne Transmission

This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen March 19, 2024 Four years after hospitals in New York City overflowed with covid-19…

Health Care February 22, 2024

‘Fourth Wave’ of Opioid Epidemic Crashes Ashore, Propelled by Fentanyl and Meth

This article by Colleen DeGuzman first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Colleen DeGuzman February 21, 2024 The United States is knee-deep in what some experts call the…

Researcher and physiologist Heather Koopman

Education February 21, 2024

Academic leader, researcher named dean of Kennesaw State’s College of Science and Mathematics

The following announcement appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission Kennesaw State University has named accomplished researcher and physiologist Heather Koopman as dean of the College of…

Pets and Pet Adoption February 15, 2024

How can communities protect their cats from the dangers of freezing temperatures?

A feral cat in a tree in Marietta on January 26, 2024: Photo by Jason Fussell by Jason Fussell MARIETTA, Ga. — A cat popped its head out from a…

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Labor April 24, 2024

Supreme Court appears open to Starbucks’ claims in labor-organizing case

by Michael Z. Green, Texas A&M University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] What factors must a court consider when the National Labor Relations Board requests…

Justice April 24, 2024

Opening statements are the most important part of a trial – as lawyers in Trump’s hush money case know well

by Ronald S. Sullivan Jr., Harvard University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Though Hollywood movies about courtroom dramas often glamorize the closing arguments given by…

Business April 24, 2024

Should family members be in charge of family businesses? We analyzed 175 studies to understand when having a family CEO pays off

by Vitaliy Skorodziyevskiy, University of Louisville; Jeff Chandler, University of North Texas; Jim Chrisman, Mississippi State University; Joshua J. Daspit, Texas State University, and Oleg Petrenko, University of Arkansas, [This…

Education April 24, 2024

Georgia governor signs school voucher bill to provide $6,500 toward private tuition

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 23, 2024 Gov. Brian Kemp signed a suite of education-related bills into law…

Opinion April 24, 2024

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Political cartoon by John Cole first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission.

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Search Results for Biology

50-year-old muscles just can’t grow big like they used to – the biology of how muscles change with age

Cognitive biases and brain biology help explain why facts don’t change minds

50-year-old muscles just can’t grow big like they used to – the biology of how muscles change with age

Brain scans of Philly jazz musicians reveal secrets to reaching creative flow

Infections after surgery are more likely due to bacteria already on your skin than from microbes in the hospital − new research

Newly discovered genetic variant that causes Parkinson’s disease clarifies why the condition develops and how to halt it

Health Workers Fear It’s Profits Before Protection as CDC Revisits Airborne Transmission

‘Fourth Wave’ of Opioid Epidemic Crashes Ashore, Propelled by Fentanyl and Meth

Academic leader, researcher named dean of Kennesaw State’s College of Science and Mathematics

How can communities protect their cats from the dangers of freezing temperatures?