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mammoth scapula bones

Two mammoths are better than one

Friday, August 24, 2012
A team led by the University of Iowa has unearthed some remains of a second mammoth, a rarity for a single site located in the Midwest, scientists associated with the dig announced Friday.
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Locating the 'gullibility center'

Friday, August 24, 2012
Research at the UI identified the brain's "gullibility center."
Photo illustration of woman looking in mirror

UI 'Patient R' challenges self-awareness assumptions

Friday, August 24, 2012
Psychological concepts and the theories of evolutionary development of self-awareness have been called into question by research with "Patient R" at the UI.

Jones identifies the pitfalls of database matching

Thursday, August 23, 2012
Computer scientist Doug Jones identifies the ways in which database matching could disenfranchise qualified voters.
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'A garden of education'

Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Chaden Djalali, the new dean of the UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, talks about the appeal of the University of Iowa, the challenges of balancing the diverse aspects of a liberal arts education, and his affinity for music.
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Damiano discusses child health

Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Pete Damiano of the UI Public Policy Center discusses the new UI children's health and wellbeing survey.
UI students bust a move in front of UI President Sally Mason's residence during the President's Block Party as part of On Iowa! activities.

What UI's all about

Tuesday, August 21, 2012
University of Iowa students enjoyed busting a move as part of the President's Block Party, one of many On Iowa! activities designed to introduce UI freshmen to all facets of life at UI. A paid subscription is required.
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UI instrument key to NASA probe

Tuesday, August 21, 2012
UI physics and astronomy professor Craig Kletzing and a team of UI researchers have designed a cutting-edge instrument that will shed new light on the invisible radiation belts first identified by James Van Allen in 1958. A paid subscription is required.

Registration open for fall tennis classes

Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Registration is open for University of Iowa Recreational Services fall tennis classes for adults and youths.

Fall 2012 welcome

Monday, August 20, 2012
UI President Mason offers a look at what's new and what's to come this academic year—from a new class of accomplished, diverse students to new facilities that will change the face of campus.

Boyd honored

Monday, August 20, 2012
Law professor and president emeritus Sandy Boyd was recently honored by the Eighth Circuit Bar Association for his work and career successes.

UI survey: Kids in Iowa are happier, safer

Thursday, August 16, 2012
A new study by the University of Iowa's Public Policy Center finds that Iowa children feel healthier, happier, and safer than children do nationally.