Taste tests at tea time
Study researches link between green tea color, flavor
A research group for the Kansas State University Sensory Analysis Center shared their findings on the various interpretations of the taste of green tea. The group plans to develop a system for accurately and universally identifying tea flavors.
Hugoton natural gas field under study
Study shows the method for recovering gas from the field needs to be reevaluated
Field is the largest in the western hemisphere and supplies gas to 2/3 of the homes in Kansas.
The Secret to Happiness
Tibetan author Mingyur Rinpoche said the key to quieting the "talkative monkey mind" is meditation and concentration.
According to the author of "The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Science and Secret of Happiness," by conquering negative self-images, people could decrease their stress levels and lead happier lives.
Students participate in bridge conference
Eleven universities will compete in the Steel Bridge Competition in Lawrence.
Driven to Cure
Breast cancer awareness license plates pass Senate
A new license plate design will be available by this fall. The plates will feature a pink breast cancer ribbon and the words "Driven to Cure." The plates will cost $85, with $50 of the total being donated to the KU Cancer Center.
Doctor hopes for borderless world
Speaker advocates travel, creativity, Frisbees
After helping abroad through Doctors Without Borders Canada, Richard Heinz is sharing his experience with students. He is opening their eyes to a borderless world he sees evolving.
Watkins holds free clinic for runners
Will analyze participants' posture, stride and flexibility
The first two stages of the clinic are free and will analyze a runner's performance. Participants can make appointments for individual analysis and correction.
School of Journalism wins writing award
Hearst program awards school $15,800
Two reporters will travel to the National Writing Championship in San Francisco in June to compete for more than $1,500 in prize winnings.
Half-marathon takes runners on tour of Lawrence
Raintree Run features half-marathon and 5k races
Donations from the half-marathon and 5k races will be donated to Health Care Access Clinic.
Students' Rights wins no seats in election
Coalition had 10 students run
Smaller third party struggles with name recognition
Crop design to replicate butterfly stamp
KU professor, crop artist raise awareness for pollinators
A half-acre design of flowers and mulch will resemble the butterfly postage stamps to be issued for National Pollinator Week.
Hurricane Katrina “villain” voices his side
Former FEMA director blames Louisiana’s local government
Michael Brown, former director of Federal Emergency Management Agency, spoke at the Dole Institute of Politics on Wednesday in response to FEMA’s late response to the Hurricane Katrina tragedy. He said miscommunication and Louisiana’s local government is to blame for delayed aid for victims.
Birth control prices get knocked up
Student health centers face cost increase for the pill
After ending contracts with its pharmaceutical manufacturers, student health centers nationwide will no longer offer "clinic packs" for students. Health center prices are expected increase from $8 to $40.
HIV infects someone every 15 seconds
Student group uses statistics to increase HIV/AIDS awareness
Shocking HIV/AIDS statistics inspire students to form awareness group. 15 Seconds Week will include several on-campus events.
Museum to let you be a kid again
Now it's ok to play with your food
The Natural History Museum will offer several hands-on experiments involving several everyday food items like pickles and cornstarch.
Lawrence resident changes eating habits
Man continues to eat fast food but now has a healthier life.
Daniel Fisher was part of Local Burger’s “Localize Me” project. He has seen the results and is happy to have been apart of the unique opportunity.
Students participate in mumps study
Interest comes from last spring's outbreak
Center For Disease Control asked returning donors to participate in a mumps study. At this point 40 returning donors have agreed to take part.
Web site helps correct harmful study habits
Cramming and uninterrupted study sessions are detrimental to students
Students who deprive themselves of sleep to study will not retain information. The Web site, Smart-Kit.com, encourages students to adopt healthy study behaviors.
School receives top-five ranking, again
Little turnover of faculty continues strong tradition at school of pharmacy
Pharmacy continues tradition of excellence with a 'faculty of stars', for sixth consecutive year. The number one ranked school has held its spot for 25 years.
Week encourages image acceptance
Positive Affirmation Day, which is part of Celebrate Everyone Week, is part of annual event dedicated to body image differences
The week, which is sponsored by HOMEBASE and KU Student Health Services, aims to deter negatives stereotypes about how people should look. Instead inner qualities and uniqueness are main points of the events.
Drug therapy could become individual, KU research suggests
Recent KU research shows that aging affects drug dosage for patients.
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