- New study finds that social media might be artificially exaggerating political polarization - “We are not necessarily getting farther and farther apart – it’s just the people in the middle are becoming more quiet and withdrawn.” https://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2019/0403-the-whisper-room-moderates-on-twitter-are-losing-their-voice/ 644 comments science
- Moderates on Twitter are losing their voice, suggests a new study that examined the user networks of 3,000 random followers of well-known partisan and entertainment-oriented accounts, which found that social media might be artificially exaggerating political polarization. https://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2019/0403-the-whisper-room-moderates-on-twitter-are-losing-their-voice/ 12 comments science
- Children doing well in class are more popular and emotionally secure than their peers having trouble academically, suggests a new study of 380 elementary school children and teachers, directly challenging the common stereotype that academically gifted children are less popular than their peers. https://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2019/0220-popularity-contest-student-likeability-might-be-link-between-academic-success-and-risk-of-depression/ 29 comments science
- Teachers’ helping behaviors leads to better student relationships and academic confidence, suggests a new study of over 330 middle school students and their math teachers, that found that students’ interest in math and their academic confidence is related to positive student-teacher bonds. https://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2019/0214-kindness-works-teachers-helping-behaviors-related-to-better-student-relationships-and-academic-confidence/ 328 comments science
- MU News Bureau Study of Gender Equality Across Nations. https://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2019/0103-new-measure-of-equality-reveals-a-fuller-picture-of-male-well-being/ 3 comments science
- Teacher training program can help children regulate their emotions, reports a new study, which found that the program, which promotes behavior-specific praise and building positive relationships with students, also helps students become more socially competent, which can lead to academic success. https://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2018/1114-teacher-training-program-can-help-children-regulate-their-emotions-mu-study-finds/ 3 comments science
- Researchers produce virus-resistant pigs with gene editing, could vastly improve global animal health https://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2018/1015-researchers-at-mu-produce-virus-resistant-pigs-could-vastly-improve-global-animal-health/ 17 comments science
- Daily exposure to BPA in amounts that are FDA-approved to be “safe” may still be altering insulin release and be enough to have implications for the development of Type 2 diabetes and other metabolic diseases, finds the first study of its kind. https://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2018/0913-bpa-exposure-in-u-s-approved-levels-may-alter-insulin-response-in-non-diabetic-adults/ 643 comments science
- On-again, off-again relationships may be toxic for your mental health - an increase in breaking up and reuniting was associated with more psychological distress symptoms such as depression and anxiety, finds a new study (N = 545). https://munews.missouri.edu/research/2018/0823-on-again-off-again-relationships-might-be-toxic-for-mental-health/?t=au 3 comments science
- On-again, off-again relationships might be toxic for mental health: On-off relationships are associated with higher rates of abuse, poorer communication and lower levels of commitment https://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2018/0823-on-again-off-again-relationships-might-be-toxic-for-mental-health/ 3 comments science
- High school students taught by a string of teachers who majored or minored in a specific teaching subject, instead of a general teaching degree, are more likely to become college graduates, finds analysis of more than 6,000 students and their teachers nationwide. https://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2018/0522-students-taught-by-highly-qualified-teachers-more-likely-to-obtain-bachelors-degree-mu-study-finds/ 222 comments science
- High levels of job-related stress affect 93% of teachers, new research suggests, a greater percentage than previously thought. Classrooms with highly stressed teachers tend to have the poorest student outcomes, including lower grades and frequent behavior problems. https://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2018/0424-more-than-9-in-10-elementary-school-teachers-feel-highly-stressed-mu-study-finds/ 17 comments science
- Social media does not decrease face-to-face interactions, new study finds - Researchers have found that social media use has no significant negative effect on social interactions or social well-being, based on two studies, one long-term and one short-term. https://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2018/0301-social-media-does-not-decrease-face-to-face-interactions-mu-study-finds/ 33 comments science
- Prior research has long shown that women are less risk tolerant in their financial decisions than men. New research shows that men and women do not think about investment risks differently. Instead, income uncertainty affects them differently, which leads to differences in risk tolerance. http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2017/0920-life-differences-make-women-less-risk-tolerant-when-investing/ 4 comments science
- Physical discipline (such as spanking) experienced during infancy can negatively impact temperament and behavior among children in the 5th grade and into their teenage years, reports University of Missouri researchers in Developmental Psychology. http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2017/0731-spanking-can-be-detrimental-for-childrens-behavior-even-ten-years-later/ 15 comments science
- During an attempt to improve how they grow the cells, researchers discovered a method that uses a special liquid medium that improves the success of IVF in pigs. If applicable to humans, it might significantly decrease the costs associated with IVF http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2017/0718-piglets-might-unlock-keys-to-in-vitro-fertilization-in-humans/ 3 comments science
- Study finds that a neurological relationship exists between religiosity— a disposition for spiritual experience and religious activity—and epilepsy. This finding sheds light on the connection between religion and neuropsychological processes within the human brain. http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2017/0308-researchers-find-neurological-link-between-religious-experiences-and-epilepsy/ 6 comments science
- Study finds that many national journalists have views of democracy that are different than many Americans. The researchers believe this difference in philosophy might be contributing to a disconnect between Americans and the media. http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2017/0227-new-study-identifies-disconnect-between-media-and-public/ 21 comments science
- Previous studies have shown a direct correlation between gut microbes and the central nervous system. Using a zebrafish model, researchers determined that a common probiotic sold in supplements and yogurt can decrease stress-related behavior and anxiety. http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2016/1121-common-probiotics-can-reduce-stress-levels-lessen-anxiety/ 17 comments science
- Exposure to Chemicals Released During Fracking May Harm Fertility. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals linked to altered hormone levels, ovarian development in mice. http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2016/0825-exposure-to-chemicals-released-during-fracking-may-harm-fertility/ 32 comments science
- Girls More Anxious about Mathematics, STEM Subjects Compared to Boys. Gender equality and female role models not making a positive difference, study finds. http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2016/0421-girls-more-anxious-about-mathematics-stem-subjects-compared-to-boys/ 1026 comments science
- Scientists genetically modify pigs' genes to be resistant to the Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) virus, a disease that costs North American farmers more than $660 million annually. http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2015/1208-pigs-that-are-resistant-to-incurable-disease-developed-at-university-of-missouri/ 59 comments science
- Community College and For-Profit College Graduates Earn Same Hiring Interest from Employers: Researchers found that hiring managers show no preference for hiring people with for-profit college credentials compared to those holding comparable credentials from public community colleges http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2015/1102-community-college-and-for-profit-college-graduates-earn-same-hiring-interest-from-employers/ 1378 comments science
- A psychologist studying vestigial muscles behind the ears in humans has determined that ancient neural circuits responsible for moving the ears, still may be responsive to sounds that attract our attention. Scientists could use these muscles to study positive emotions and infant hearing deficits. http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2015/1012-understanding-ancient-human-ear-orienting-system-could-yield-clues-to-emotions-hearing-deficits-in-infants/ 3 comments science
- Researchers have found evidence that marriage can cause dramatic drinking reductions even among people with severe drinking problems. http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2015/0730-marriage-can-lead-to-dramatic-reduction-in-heavy-drinking-in-young-adults/ 35 comments science
- Thermal paper cash register receipts account for high bisphenol A (BPA) levels in humans, study shows: Using skin care products dramatically accelerates BPA absorption http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2014/1022-thermal-paper-cash-register-receipts-account-for-high-bisphenol-a-bpa-levels-in-humans-mu-study-finds/ 3 comments science
- Researcher have found that toddlers learn words differently as they age, and a limit exists as to how many words they can learn each day: Study findings can help speech therapists, parents broaden toddlers’ vocabularies http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2014/0917-babies-learn-words-differently-as-they-age-mu-researcher-says/ 5 comments linguistics
- Researcher have found that toddlers learn words differently as they age, and a limit exists as to how many words they can learn each day: Study findings can help speech therapists, parents broaden toddlers’ vocabularies http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2014/0917-babies-learn-words-differently-as-they-age-mu-researcher-says/ 4 comments science
- First water-based nuclear battery developed by researcher can be used to generate electrical energy: Long-lasting batteries could be used for emergency equipment and in spaceflight http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2014/0916-first-water-based-nuclear-battery-developed-by-mu-researcher-can-be-used-to-generate-electrical-energy/ 6 comments science
- Researchers develop first water-based nuclear battery. This long-lasting and more efficient nuclear battery could be used for many applications such as a reliable energy source in automobiles and also in complicated applications such as space flight. http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2014/0916-first-water-based-nuclear-battery-developed-by-mu-researcher-can-be-used-to-generate-electrical-energy 6 comments science
- Plants respond to leaf vibrations caused by insects' chewing: Researchers have determined that plants respond to the sounds that caterpillars make when eating plants and that the plants respond with more defenses http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2014/0701-plants-respond-to-leaf-vibrations-caused-by-insects%E2%80%99-chewing-mu-study-finds/ 7 comments science
- Study Confirms: Athletes Slide into Slump after Signing Contract http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2014/0122-athletes%E2%80%99-performance-declines-following-contract-years-mu-researchers-show/ 4 comments baseball
- Toxic Nanoparticles Might be Entering Human Food Supply, MU Study Finds http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2013/0822-toxic-nanoparticles-might-be-entering-human-food-supply-mu-study-finds/ 14 comments science
- Scientists find that essential fatty acid found in vegetable oils does not promote inflammation in humans http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2013/0605-vegetable-oil-is-good-for-you-mu-researcher-finds/ 3 comments science
- Excessive Facebook Use Can Damage Relationships, Study Finds http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2013/0606-excessive-facebook-use-can-damage-relationships-mu-study-finds/ 8 comments science
- Fossil of Great Ape Sheds Light On Evolution http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2013/0501-mu-expert-analyzes-fossil-of-great-ape/ 3 comments science
- Breakthrough Cancer-Killing Treatment Has No Side-Effects, Says MU Researcher http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2013/0403-breakthrough-cancer-killing-treatment-has-no-side-effects-says-mu-researcher/ 17 comments science
- Gold Nanoparticles Could Treat Prostate Cancer With Fewer Side Effects than Chemotherapy, MU Researchers Find http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2012/0716-gold-nanoparticles-could-treat-prostate-cancer-with-fewer-side-effects-than-chemotherapy-mu-researchers-find/ 40 comments science
- Interstellar Travelers of the Future May be Helped by MU Physicist’s Calculations. University of Missouri’s Sergei Kopeikin may have solved the Pioneer anomaly http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2012/1009-interstellar-travelers-of-the-future-may-be-helped-by-mu-physicist%E2%80%99s-calculations/ 12 comments science
- Boys’ Impulsiveness May Result in Better Math Ability, Say MU Researchers http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2012/0727-boys%E2%80%99-impulsiveness-may-result-in-better-math-ability-say-mu-researchers/ 16 comments science