Who's Afraid of Math and Science?
America's kids are far from the top internationally when it comes to math and science skills. A U of L center headed by William Bush seeks to change that.
Table of Contents
Snaking and Winding Again
The human alteration of Wilson Creek in rural Kentucky began in the 1700s. Now a multidisciplinary team including U of L scientists is radically restoring the stream to its original state.
Easing the Pain
Something as simple and cheap as a heated blanket can boost post-surgery recovery times. Anesthesiologist Daniel Sessler says there are even more low-cost and easy ways to promote patient healing.
Patent Watch: Unmasking the Cancer Rogues
Some cancer cells play a game of cat and mouse with the body's immune system. Haval Shirwan has developed a promising technique to help the immune system destroy diseased cells.
Writing the Book on Music Therapy Research
Music as a healing force dates to ancient times, yet music therapists have had little guidance on how to research their field—until Barbara Wheeler wrote a book on the subject.
Smut Fighters Tackle Rot
It's costly, invasive and sometimes tasty. It's smut, and Michael Perlin and his biology students are fascinated by it. But don't get the wrong idea.
From Dirty Buildings, Dirty Bombs to Cleaner Citizens
The places where we live and work should not make us sick, says public health researcher David Tollerud. Now he's advising agencies on fighting radiation and other potential terrorist threats.
Big Livers Rising
Obesity-related liver disease that mimics the conditions of alcoholics is on the rise. Even children are showing signs of it. Researcher Craig McClain and colleagues are combating the trend.
