UI seeks new space physicists to carry legacy forward
The University of Iowa plans a 10-year hiring push to recruit five new space physics faculty. Veterans James A. Van Allen Louis Frank and Donald Garnett near retirement, with current grants totaling 170.6 million for space research since 1950 versus 2.3 billion for biomedical funding.
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Pain sensitivity varies. brain scans confirm
A study using MRI on 17 volunteers shows stronger brain activity in regions tied to pain in those who rate their pain higher on a 10 point scale. Researchers say listening to patients' reported pain is essential for treatment decisions.
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Keota Grocery Closes Despite Town Efforts
Keota Iowa residents race to save the town’s sole grocery store as it announces permanent closure. Local officials and shoppers organized fundraisers and promotions in hopes of keeping the market open, but operations will end this month.
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Ul space instruments propel historic planetary missions
Timeline of Ul designed instruments powering key space exploration milestones. From 1958 Arctic experiments and Explorer 1 to Voyager 1 and 2 flybys, Pioneer 10 and 11, Galileo, Cassini, Mars Express radar, and other Ul instrument deployments shaping planetary science.
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Middle East businesswomen visit Cedar Rapids eye opening tour
A group of 17 businesswomen from eight Arab countries visit Cedar Rapids for the final stop of a four city tour. The program M E E T U S aims to dispel stereotypes by showing how American hosts support women in business.
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Supreme Court Upholds Race Consideration in College Admissions
In a landmark ruling the Supreme Court allows colleges to consider race as one factor in admissions, stressing diversity aids citizenship and leadership. Justice O'Connor writes the majority that race cannot be the sole factor but has broad social value. The decision centers on whether race based preferences violate equal protection. AFFIRMATIVE, PAGE 6A-Iowa universities will study ruling to fine-tune their policies, 6A
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Supreme Court upholds Internet filter mandate for libraries
The Supreme Court rules 6 3 that public libraries must install blocking software to keep out online pornography or lose federal funds. The decision allows withholding of monetary support from libraries that refuse to install filters, while initial Eastern Iowa library reactions varied.
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