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U of M to host world's largest conference on evolution; author, columnist Olivia Judson headlines
More than 1,400 of the world's top experts on evolution will gather in Minnesota June 20 through 24 for "Evolution 2008," the world's largest annual gathering of evolutionary biologists.
Multimedia: New research finds that state high school exams harm those who fail
A study co-authored by the U of M has found that state high school exams not only harm those who fail, but provide no benefit to those who pass.
Multimedia: Girls in sports at record high, yet many fail to meet minimal standards of physical activity
U of M study says more girls are in sports, but still aren't getting enough physical activity for the maximum health benefits.
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Current expert
Iron Man's suit defies physics - according to U of M professor
The strap on jet boots and nearly all of the features of the Iron Man suit are not likely to be realized anytime soon with one important exception according to a University of Minnesota expert.
University of Minnesota "Elections 2008" experts directory offers media
fresh voices on politics and campaigns
University of Minnesota experts are now available in the "Election Experts 2008" directory to provide insight on a range of political topics in this election.
U of M researcher shows why celebrity endorsements of U.S. presidential candidates matter
University of Minnesota researcher Rebecca Kuehl explains why celebrity endorsements of political candidates will play a role in the 2008 presidential race.
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U of M in the News
Adoptees More Likely to be Troubled
Memo to Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt: the next decade may prove to be a difficult one. ... Yet researchers at the University of Minnesota have found that a small minority of those kids — about 14 percent — are diagnosed with a behavioral disorder or have contact with a mental health professional as adolescents, or about twice the odds that non-adopted teens face.
TIME
Adopted Teens Face Higher Risk for ADHD
People have wondered for a long time whether children who were adopted in infancy are at increased risk for psychological problems. ... "These are kids who argue with their parents, who refuse to follow through on chores, maybe argue with their teachers, blame other people for their own mistakes," says Margaret Keyes, a University of Minnesota research psychologist who led the study.
NPR
Iron Man's Suit Defies Physics — Mostly
Tony Stark's amazing suit is a long way from realization, mostly due to practical energy constraints. ... James Kakalios is a professor at the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota and the author of The Physics of Superheroes (Gotham, 2005), now available in trade paperback.
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