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Do pregnant mares have cravings like pregnant women? New palatability research aims to find out
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Do pregnant mares have cravings like pregnant women? New palatability research aims to find out

  • Posted on August 9, 2019August 9, 2019
  • by Andrea Hahn

When you think of pregnancy cravings, you might picture foods like pickles, chocolate, licorice, tacos or other random combinations. What you might not imagine is a pregnant mare being picky…

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Student researcher examines the different suicide rates in rural and urban youth
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Student researcher examines the different suicide rates in rural and urban youth

  • Posted on July 26, 2019September 8, 2019
  • by Andrea Hahn

Suicide rates in the United States have been increasing over the last 20 years, with the disparity between rural and urban areas widening over time. Youth face some of the…

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One SIU student is debunking the myths related to domestic violence
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One SIU student is debunking the myths related to domestic violence

  • Posted on July 22, 2019July 23, 2019
  • by Andrea Hahn

Domestic violence is an issue that involves too many families and individuals across the world. Every minute, an average of 20 people are involved in domestic violence in the United…

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Student examines fish diet to understand its impact on human nutrition
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Student examines fish diet to understand its impact on human nutrition

  • Posted on July 17, 2019July 17, 2019
  • by Andrea Hahn

The phrase, “you are what you eat” is never more true than when it comes to eating fish. With 20,000 metric tons of rainbow trout produced in the U.S. in…

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Half of all Boko Haram’s suicide bombers are women: one SIU researcher is finding out why
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Half of all Boko Haram’s suicide bombers are women: one SIU researcher is finding out why

  • Posted on June 25, 2019June 25, 2019
  • by Andrea Hahn

Since 2011, more than 37,000 people have died at the hands of the Nigerian terrorist organization Boko Haram. Marked as one of the deadliest terror groups in the world, they…

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SIU researchers test method to remove contaminants from water
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SIU researchers test method to remove contaminants from water

  • Posted on June 20, 2019July 5, 2019
  • by Tim Crosby

Technology rises, but not always without a potential cost. Take the case of so-called “PFASs.” Such per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances have made life easier in many ways, from being key…

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Can your social media posts affect governmental decisions? One student is conducting research to find out
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Can your social media posts affect governmental decisions? One student is conducting research to find out

  • Posted on June 13, 2019June 26, 2019
  • by Andrea Hahn

Social media analysis does not often fit in the same conversation as geographic information system research, but Jie Shi Liew, a student at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, sees unique benefits…

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Student builds plan to tackle waste management issues in Ghana
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Student builds plan to tackle waste management issues in Ghana

  • Posted on May 30, 2019May 30, 2019
  • by Andrea Hahn

With Africa’s population expected to increase to 2.5 billion people by 2050, solid waste management is a serious concern. In lower income countries, waste production is set to double in…

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Watching a child play may give important insight into anxiety levels, study finds
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Watching a child play may give important insight into anxiety levels, study finds

  • Posted on May 23, 2019May 23, 2019
  • by Andrea Hahn

Playing with toys is a big deal for most young children. Not only does it provide entertainment and enjoyment, but it is also a vital part of their development and…

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Two students are uncovering the hidden secrets of an old Underground Railroad stop
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Two students are uncovering the hidden secrets of an old Underground Railroad stop

  • Posted on May 9, 2019May 9, 2019
  • by Andrea Hahn

A historic freed community is gaining more attention as archaeologists and researchers from Southern Illinois University Carbondale prepare to unearth and share the stories of bravery from those working in…

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