Science 2009 Archive

science 2009 archive

KBIA News brings you a look at health, science, and technology issues this week in mid-Missouri in Under the Microscope.

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4/30/09 This week's edition of Under the Microscope features an in-depth look at the H1N1 flu issue. First Phil Brooks tells us about Missouri's first suspected swine flu case. Later, KBIA's Ashley Crimaldi has more about how pork farmers are hurt by the term "swine flu," KBIA's Brad Fischer tells us about Mid-Missouri's pandemic preparedness, and I'll sit down with Boone County's Genalee Alexander to clear up some Swine Flu confusion. Finally, how has the Capitol dealt with the fear of the H1N1 virus? The Global Checkup reveals that scoop. Hosted by KBIA’s Kevin Lorenz.

4/23/09 In this week's edition of Under the Microscope, KBIA's Austin Coates tells us about a familiar tree species invading Missouri. Later, KBIA's Justin Rottger has more on efforts to preserve Missouri's prairies. And finally, are teachers unfairly targeting gum chewers in the classroom? Hosted by KBIA's Kevin Lorenz.

4/16/09 KBIA’s Carolina Astrain tells us about an iTunes-like film distribution program for independent films, and KBIA’s Brian Lewis reports on a local Missouri farmer trying to become self-sustaining. Hosted by KBIA's Kevin Lorenz.

4/09/09 The US Government instituted the largest-ever federal tobacco tax on April 1st. The 62 cent jump raised the tax from 39 cents to $1.01. KBIA's Steve Weinman took it to the streets of Columbia to get reactions from smokers. Dr. Drew Pinsky, 20 year host of "Loveline" and more recently VH1's "Celebrity Rehab" and "Sober House", visits MU's campus. KBIA's Ashley Moore talks to Dr. Drew and gets student reactions to "the hook-up." Also, the Missouri House approves a measure requiring drug tests for welfare recipients. Rebecca Beitsch reports on debate this caused on the Capital. And on this week's Global Check Up- NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets clinch their first ever playoff spot with the help of a new addition- a little love and support? Hosted by KBIA's Kevein Lorenz.

4/02/09 The Missouri Department of Heath and Senior Services is trying to set better nutrition guidelines for day-care centers. KBIA’s Joe Garber met with a local pre-school director to discuss the Eat Smart program. Also this week, KBIA’s Tim Lloyd reports on how couples are using social networking sites to help build their families. Hosted by Maureen McCollum. Check out a video of Maria and Nathan Kwarta.

3/26/09 When you think of a farmer, you may think of a man wearing jeans, working on his farm. This would be one of many misconceptions people have about farmers. For one thing, there are many women working in agriculture, and they wear suits. KBIA's Lindsey Hoffman went to MU's annual "Women in Agriculture Symposium" and met some of these professionals. Also, KBIA's Gretchen Mahan reports on a recent MU study finds that the earth's crust melts more easily than scientists previously thought.

3/19/09 This week on Under the Microscope, Missouri's 2008 above average rainfall brought headahces during the growing season. KBIA's Eric Durban talked with some farmers who are still feeling the effects, both positive and negative, in 2009. Later, KBIA's Shane Hoffman reports on the part of the world wide paper airplane competition held in Columbia. In Global Checkup, a study by the University of Virginia says cognitive decline may occur earlier than people once thought. Hosted by KBIA’s Kevin Lorenz.

3/12/09 In this week’s episode of Under the Microscope, KBIA’s Lindsey Hoffman shows us how using wood as an energy resource could be considered “green.” Later KBIA’s Justin Rottger has more on a contest between teachers to lose the most weight. Finally in the Global Checkup, can apes plan ahead like humans? Hosted by KBIA’s Kevin Lorenz.

3/05/09 This week on Under the Microscope, KBIA’s Tim Lloyd has more on the National Weather Service’s Spotter Program, Jennifer Moore reports from Springfield on Shaken Baby Syndrome, and The Global Checkup debuts. Hosted by KBIA’s Kevin Lorenz.

2/26/09 In this week’s edition of Under the Microscope, KBIA’s Alyssa Caverley has more on how the higher the rate of child ER visits may correlate to abuse. And later, KBIA’s Steve Weinman files a report on a new experimental weight loss surgery. Hosted by KBIA’s Kevin Lorenz. Web extra below: an animated explanation of the surgery.

2/19/09 In this week's Under the Microscope, KBIA's Becca Habegger has more on an emerging dialogue series after a 2006 Boone County study showed African-Americans are around four times more likely to die from diabetes related causes. Sustain Mizzou, an environmental group on the MU's campus has come up with a proposal that would use one dollar from student fees to help fund its programming. KBIA's Celeste Miller has more. KBIA's Steve Weinman explains why Missourians should still get their flu shots although the 2009 flu season is off to a slow start. Hosted by Kevin Lorenz.

2/12/09 The University of Missouri System is suing one of its leading researchers over intellectual property violations. The suit alleges that chemical engineering professor Galen Suppes failed to assign ownership of several of his inventions to the University. KBIA's Elle Moxley expalins the long-running feud. Hosted by Kevin Lorenz.

(pictured above: University of Missouri Professor Galen Suppes)

2/5/09 JuicyCampus.com was extremely controversial because of the terrible things people wrote anonymously about others online. In this Under the Microscope, Kevin Lorenz introduces a report by KBIA’s Brian Lewis researching the demise of Juicy campus dot com and finds that sometimes the market solves problems that student councils and the courts cannot.

1/22/09 KBIA's Maureen McCollum talks to former Missouri Department of Resources Director Steve Mahfood about President Barack Obama's energy plan and particularly what it means for the state of Missouri. Hosted by KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer. Click here to hear the entire conversation with former MO DNR Director Steve Mahfood.

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