Only 20 percent of smokers develop COPD, and new University of Iowa research has revealed a genetic explanation.

A new University of Iowa research project will study how new technologies affect elderly drivers.

State and University of Iowa officials have recently launched efforts to help teachers better combat bullying that may occur among young adults. The UI Teacher Leader Center intends to draw attention to bullying during a year of workshops.

University of Iowa political scientist Timothy Hagle is interviewed about election prospects in the new southeast Iowa district.

University of Iowa film alumnus Robert Lorenz makes his directoral debut with the new Clint Eastwood feature.

University of Iowa nursing alumna Julie Zimmerman, president of the Iowa Breast Cancer Action Foundation, writes to promote breast cancer awareness.

Astrophysicist Craig Kletzing describes the "chorus" from outer space recorded by NASA probe.

UI alumna Nancy Paddock Baker signed up for the first Iowa Senior Olympics 25 years ago. She's since racked up more than 150 medals.

Richard Maibaum, a University of Iowa theater alumnus, was the writer who gave James Bond his wit in the celebrated series of hit films. Maibaum's papers are in the UI collection.

A mass of volunteers descended upon Kinnick Stadium after the UI/ISU football game, collecting more than 2 tons of recycling.