According to a new study by Iowa State University, parents' emotional states influence their children's behavior when it comes to playing violent video games. Warm and restrictive parenting styles can limit gaming time, while anxious and emotional parents may have the opposite effect. The research found that authoritative parents were ...
A new Iowa State University study finds that mobile app engagement directly impacts consumer purchasing behavior, leading to increased spending among customers who use interactive features. Companies must create value-driven apps to capitalize on the growing market, with ongoing monitoring and maintenance crucial for success.
A study by Iowa State University found that digital textbook analytics can accurately predict student outcomes, offering a more individualized measure than traditional GPA-based assessments. By tracking students' reading time and engagement, instructors can tailor their instruction to better support struggling learners.
The NSF Engineering Research Center for Biorenewable Chemicals at Iowa State University has received a major boost with the addition of three years and $8.48 million in grant funding. The center, known as CBiRC, will now receive a total of 10 years and $35.26 million in support.
A study by Iowa State University found that activity trackers are less accurate when measuring strength training, with some monitors overestimating calories burned. The BodyMedia Core was the most accurate tracker, while the Misfit Shine was the least, with error rates of 15.3% and 30.4%, respectively.
New research finds mothers of seriously ill adult children give more instrumental and expressive support than expected, while their healthy children provide mostly comfort and encouragement. The study suggests that healthy children need to step up and provide more support to their elderly mothers during this challenging time.
A new Iowa State University study found a strong association between insulin resistance and memory function decline, increasing the risk for Alzheimer's disease. Insulin resistance is common in people who are obese, pre-diabetic or have Type 2 diabetes, and can lead to cognitive decline at any age.
Fitness levels among US schoolchildren sharply decline as students get older, with girls experiencing a continual decline in aerobic capacity. The study suggests room for improvement in both BMI and aerobic capacity, highlighting the importance of physical activity in healthy youth development.
A new Iowa State University study found that instigation habits, or cues, are more effective than execution habits in increasing exercise frequency. The research suggests that internal cues, such as a feeling of needing to move after sitting for several hours, form the strongest habits and can be trained over time.
Researchers at Iowa State University developed micro-tentacles that allow tiny robots to safely handle delicate objects. The spiraling tentacles can bend up to a two-turn coiling action, enabling the robots to grasp and manipulate small objects with precision.
Iowa State University will establish a Forensic Science Center of Excellence, focusing on pattern and digital evidence. The center aims to build a statistically sound foundation for forensic sciences, addressing serious problems with the country's forensic science system.
A new study by Iowa State University researchers found that mothers are more likely to estrange themselves from their adult children due to differences in core values and societal norms. Mothers who were divorced or widowed, with a single child who had violated their expectations, were also more likely to experience estrangement.
Iowa State researchers used EEG to measure brain activity and found people with high self-control took longer to contemplate high-risk situations. The study suggests that organizations should focus on internal security measures to protect sensitive information.
Researchers at Iowa State University and the Ames Laboratory have discovered two proteins that pump antibiotics out of bacteria, allowing them to resist medications. The study reveals that these efflux pumps are part of a large family of proteins and may help protect cells from certain drugs.
Researchers found female chimps predominantly hunt with tools, using a spear-like tool to capture galagos. This technique may be due to social tolerance and access to prey in the Fongoli savanna habitat.
A new ISU study found a 6% higher probability of divorce for couples where the wife gets sick compared to those where the husband gets sick. The research suggests that primary caregiving duties can add stress to marriages.
A recent study published in American Psychologist found that men and women share over 80% of the same psychological characteristics, including risk-taking, occupational stress, and morality. While there are some differences, these findings suggest that our similarities outweigh our differences.
Astronomers have discovered a star that is 11.2 billion years old and has at least five Earth-size planets, revealing that planetary formation occurred throughout the universe's history. The system, Kepler-444, consists of five planets with sizes between Mercury and Venus, orbiting a smaller star than our sun.
A recent study by Iowa State University professor Reynol Junco found that social media use negatively impacts freshman grades, but not upperclassmen. The negative relationship is attributed to lack of self-regulation skills, which can be addressed through responsible Facebook use and academic guidance.
Laboratory experiments by Iowa State University glaciologists found that glacier beds can grow more slippery as the ice slides faster. This effect can improve predictions of future sea-level rise and ice volume loss. The results challenge traditional mathematical models, which had predicted the opposite relationship.
A recent ISU study found that exposure to violence, lower IQ, and psychopathic tendencies are significant risk factors for youth offenders charged with murder. The study analyzed over 1,300 serious youth offenders and identified five key risk factors that distinguish homicide youth offenders from non-homicide offenders.
A study by Iowa State University researchers found that workplace bullying victims often feel silenced due to fear of being disbelieved. Supportive co-workers and managers can help create a culture where victims feel heard and believed.
Researchers at Iowa State University found that using a rule of thumb to control pouring reduces overconsumption. Men who poured wine with a general guideline poured significantly less than those without one, regardless of their body mass index. This study suggests using a drinking rule can help prevent overdrinking.
Researchers at Iowa State University have developed a novel method for studying plant growth using LEGO bricks, creating controlled micro-environments that can be easily replicated worldwide. The innovative approach allows for the simultaneous testing of various environmental factors, such as nutrients, water, and oxygen gradients.
Iowa State researchers discovered long-lived, force-induced hydrogen bonds are the key to forming catch bonds between cadherin proteins. This discovery is essential for maintaining tissue integrity and may help prevent cancer cells from breaking away and spreading.
Researchers have developed degradable polymer composite materials suitable for electronic components and a degradable antenna capable of data transmission. The technology, called transient electronics, allows for devices to self-destruct or degrade over time, eliminating the need for permanent storage or disposal.
A new study by Iowa State University found that limiting screen time yields multiple benefits for children, including improved sleep, academic performance, and reduced aggressive behavior. The study suggests that parents can make a significant impact on their children's health outcomes by setting limits on screen time and media content.
A new instrument, called a greenhouse on a chip, is being developed to precisely assess the performance of plants in different environmental conditions. The instrument incorporates miniature greenhouses, microfluidic technologies, and big data tools to analyze plant traits.
A study by Iowa State University researchers found that children who play violent video games develop aggressive thought patterns that last long-term. The effects are consistent across age, gender, and culture, with repeated practice of aggression leading to increased real-life aggression.
Wendy Wintersteen stresses the importance of partnerships for pooling research and expertise to address serious threats like climate change, pests, and plant disease. She highlights Iowa State's BioCentury Research Farm as a success story of public-private collaboration.
Researchers used data from NASA's Kepler space telescope to observe a distant planetary system with multiple planets at severe tilt to their host star. The discovery suggests that tilted planetary orbits are possible even in systems without a hot Jupiter, providing new insights into the architecture of alien solar systems.
Researchers found that participants poured 12% more wine into wide glasses than standard ones, and 9% more when holding the glass while pouring. This highlights the importance of educating people on how to measure a proper serving size of alcohol.
Iowa State University researchers have discovered the binding site of a protein that loosens plant cell walls, allowing plants to grow. The discovery uses advanced NMR technology and could lead to more efficient bioenergy production.
Researchers Struck and Elmegreen found that the gravitational pull of young galaxy clumps is responsible for the smooth universal brightness profile in older disk galaxies. This process takes a few hundred million years to a few billion years, scattering stars from their original orbits.
Iowa State University engineers are working on a $500 million test launch of an asteroid intercept system, which could use nuclear devices to break apart incoming asteroids. The system, developed by Bong Wie's Asteroid Deflection Research Center, has the potential to save Earth from devastating asteroid impacts.
Astronomers used Kepler spacecraft data to discover a planet smaller than Mercury, about the size of Earth's moon, in the Cygnus-Lyra region of the Milky Way. The planet, Kepler-37b, is likely a rocky world with no atmosphere or water.
Researchers at Iowa State University are working on a project to help biologists cope with the challenges of big data in plant biology. The team has developed a microsystem instrument that can precisely control the environment for thousands of plants, allowing scientists to analyze the impact of different factors on plant growth.
Iowa State researchers identify three types of cell-to-cell bonds, each reacting differently to a pulling force. The findings, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, have implications for understanding diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular problems.
Researchers have successfully developed a bio-oil gasifier that can efficiently break down plant cellulose, producing synthesis gas for transportation fuels and boiler fuel. The technology aims to move towards cellulosic biofuels, reducing dependence on corn grain.
Researchers at Iowa State University are using microbes to convert bio-oil from biomass into ethanol and lipids for biodiesel. The evolving bacteria and microalgae can tolerate higher concentrations of bio-oil, leading to a more efficient production process.
Researchers are developing a set of solutions using high performance computing to address the challenges of big data in genome research. The BIGDATA toolbox will provide core techniques, parallel algorithms and software libraries to enable researchers to adapt parallel computing techniques to high-throughput DNA sequencing.
Iowa State researchers use clam shell data to reconstruct ocean circulation patterns, recording growing conditions, temperatures, and circulation patterns. The study sheds light on the impact of human activities on climate variability over the past 1,000 years.
The National Science Foundation has extended the Center for Biorenewable Chemicals at Iowa State University with $12 million over three years. Researchers are developing new technologies that produce industrial chemicals from biorenewable resources, attracting industry partnerships and funding.
Researchers are developing a new computing approach to discover new materials by harnessing the key characteristics of data: volume, velocity, variety and veracity. The approach helps identify promising solutions by applying statistical learning techniques to large datasets.
A research-based report by an international Media Violence Commission confirms that media violence exposure increases the relative risk of aggression. The commission recommends that parents know what media their children and adolescents are using and set limits on screen time to promote critical thinking and healthy consumption.
The Iowa State researchers discovered the structure of a regulator that controls the expression of a multidrug efflux pump in Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This finding is crucial for understanding how tuberculosis bacteria develop drug resistance, providing a starting point for developing new strategies to combat the disease.
Researchers have created a new technology called standing wave axial nanometry (SWAN) that allows for 3D measurements of single biological molecules with nanometer accuracy. This breakthrough enables scientists to study the height and interactions of individual molecules, advancing our understanding of cellular behavior.
A new study by Iowa State University researchers suggests a link between media violence exposure and increased aggression in children, which could help identify students at higher risk of bullying behavior. The study found that media violence exposure was one of six risk factors for predicting later aggression in 430 children.
Iowa State University engineers are building a strong expertise in wind energy through various initiatives, including grants, research projects and partnerships. The goal is to increase wind energy production by at least 10 times over the next 18 years to reach 20% of electrical energy from wind by 2030.
Astronomers have found two planets with diverse densities and compositions locked in close orbits, defying the planetary pattern of our solar system. The discovery, made possible by NASA's Kepler Mission, reveals a 'puzzling pair' that challenges theories on planet migration and orbital rearrangement.