Appalachian State University Co-hosts International Hydrail Conference in Spain
The Fourth International Hydrail Conference will be held June 9 in Valencia, Spain. It will showcase projects applying hydrogen and fuel cell technology to railways and examine scenarios for...
View ArticleConference on "Recycling" Urban Trees Held May 16 at Appalachian
Useable wood for cities urban forests often is wasted. A conference on recycling urban trees looks at ways the wood can be used for other purposes.
View ArticleFather and Son Business Professors Co-Write Book on Changing Business Trends
Companies can gain by sharing techniques across the manufacturing/services boundary. Manufacturing companies typically perform well in areas such as supply chain management, production transformation...
View ArticleStudents Explore the Physics of Fizz
Students use the principles of physics to explain the Mentos-Diet Coke reaction.
View ArticleHydrogen-Powered Transit and Commuter Rail Featured at Fifth International...
Innovative hydrogen technology for streetcar and commuter rail applications will be featured at the fifth International Hydrail Conference June 11-12 in Charlotte, N.C.
View ArticleAlternative Energy Experts for Earth Day Related News
Alternative energy and sustainable construction experts available for Earth Day related interviews.
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Astronomy Professor Publishes Book on Stellar Classification
Richard O. Gray, an astronomy professor at Appalachian State University, is the lead author of the newly released "Stellar Spectral Classification" published by Princeton University Press. The text,...
View ArticleProfessor's Research Finds No Evidence of Cannibalism at Donner Party Campsite
Research conducted by Dr. Gwen Robbins, an assistant professor of biological anthropology at Appalachian State University, finds there is no evidence of cannibalism among the 84 members of the Donner...
View ArticleWhy Crime? An Interdisciplinary Approach to Explaining Criminal Behavior
Matthew Robinson, a professor of criminology at Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C., is the author of "Why Crime? An Interdisciplinary Approach to Explaining Criminal Behavior." His book...
View ArticleDisney Movies Promote "Beautiful as Good" Stereotype
While most research studies regarding the "beautiful as good" stereotype have focused on the adult or young adult viewer, Appalachian State University psychology professors Doris Bazzini, Lisa Curtin...
View ArticleResistance Training Benefits Cardiovascular Health
Research conducted in the College of Health Sciences' Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science at Appalachian State University has shown that resistance training has some similar effects as...
View ArticleGlobal CO2 Emissions and Concentrations Reach Record Levels
Global carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels have surged to record levels following the 2008-09 global financial crisis, when a stagnant economy resulted in a temporary decline in emissions.
View ArticleForget the "Likes," Engaging Millennials Is Key to Facebook Success
Forget about the number of fans or "likes" your organization's Facebook page has. It's what the organization is doing to keep those fans engaged that is important, especially if those fans comprise the...
View ArticleProfessor Receives HUD Grant to Study Effects of Energy-Efficiency Measures...
Dr. Susan C. Doll, an assistant professor in building science program in the Department of Technology and Environmental Design, has received a three-year $696,810 HUD grant to compare air quality...
View ArticleBananas Are as Beneficial as Sports Drinks
Bananas have long been a favorite source of energy for endurance and recreational athletes. Bananas are a rich source of potassium and other nutrients, and are easy for cyclists, runners or hikers to...
View ArticleProfessors Chart Tropical Cyclones' Role in Ending Drought in the Southeast
Professors from Appalachian State University, UNC Greensboro, University of West Florida and Indiana University have studied a 58-year history of tropical cyclones and their role in ending drought in...
View ArticleCivil Asset Forfeiture and Federal Equitable Sharing
Civil asset forfeiture allows law enforcement agencies in many states to seize property or assets of a criminal suspect and proceed to have them forfeited to the government even if the individual is...
View ArticleSchool Shootings Garner Headlines, but Bullying, Hate Crimes and Drug Use...
Statistically, school-age children run a greater risk of being injured or killed by someone they know than from a violent incident at school, but it's school shootings that draw the most media...
View ArticleAppalachian State University Offers Climate Change Research Experts
Dr. Johnny Waters is co-leader of a United Nations International Geoscience Programme project to study the geologic history of climate change. Waters is a professor of geology in Appalachian State...
View ArticleReaching 2009 International Climate Change Goals Will Require Aggressive...
Despite an international consensus reached in 2009 to limit climate change by reducing carbon dioxide emissions, scientists say the likelihood of meeting that goal is diminishing. The Global Carbon...
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