Illinois News Bureau: Research http://illinois.edu/pc/imageList/19 These are the top research articles at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. Those unsure of own ideas more resistant to views of others http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0701listening.html Diana Yates, Life Sciences Editor Science http://illinois.edu/pc/article/19/26952 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:00:00 CDT Illinois News Bureau: Research University of Illinois psychology professor Dolores Albarracin and her colleagues found that people who are unsure of their own beliefs are less likely to entertain opposing views. Researchers see evidence of memory in the songbird brain http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0626birds.html Diana Yates, Life Sciences Editor Science http://illinois.edu/pc/article/19/26825 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:30:00 CDT Illinois News Bureau: Research Cell and developmental biology professor David Clayton and his colleagues saw an unusual pattern of gene activity in the brains of zebra finches after the birds heard an unfamiliar song. First acoustic metamaterial 'superlens' created by U. of I. researchers http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0624superlens.html Phil Ciciora, News Editor Science http://illinois.edu/pc/article/19/26665 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:45:00 CDT Illinois News Bureau: Research A team of researchers at the University of Illinois has created the world?s first acoustic ?superlens,? an innovation that could have practical implications for high-resolution ultrasound imaging, non-destructive structural testing of buildings and bridges, and novel underwater stealth technology. Owning too much company stock puts workers' retirement at risk http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0622investing.html Jan Dennis, Business & Law Editor Business http://illinois.edu/pc/article/19/26599 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:45:00 CDT Illinois News Bureau: Research Congress should ban employer stock from company-sponsored retirement plans to spare workers the risk of putting too much of their nest eggs in one basket, a new study by a University of Illinois legal expert says. Toxic molecule may help birds "see" north and south http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0622birds.html Diana Yates, Life Sciences Editor Science http://illinois.edu/pc/article/19/26596 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:30:00 CDT Illinois News Bureau: Research Researchers at the University of Illinois report that a toxic molecule known to damage cells and cause disease may also play a pivotal role in bird migration. The molecule, superoxide, is proposed as a key player in the mysterious process that allows birds to ?see? Earth?s magnetic field. Online tutorials help teachers make sense of science http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0618science.html Phil Ciciora, News Editor General http://illinois.edu/pc/article/19/26541 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:30:00 CDT Illinois News Bureau: Research David Brown, a professor in the U. of I. College of Education and expert in science education, says that interactive web-based science tutorials can be effective tools for helping elementary school teachers construct powerful explanatory models of difficult scientific concepts. Molecular bonds may not break faster when pulled http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0617bonds.html James E. Kloeppel, Physical Sciences Editor Science http://illinois.edu/pc/article/19/26499 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:00:00 CDT Illinois News Bureau: Research Research led by chemistry professor Roman Boulatov contradicts the intuitive notion that molecules ? like rubber bands ? break faster when pulled. Climate change already is having an impact in the Midwest http://www.news.uiuc.edu/news/09/0616climate.html Diana Yates, Life Sciences Editor Science http://illinois.edu/pc/article/19/26429 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:30:00 CDT Illinois News Bureau: Research Extreme weather, drought, heavy rainfall and increasing temperatures are a fact of life in many parts of the U.S. as a result of human-induced climate change, researchers report today in a new assessment. These and other changes will continue and likely increase in intensity into the future, the scientists found. Trans fat hinders multiple steps in blood flow regulation pathways http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0616transfat.html Diana Yates, Life Sciences Editor Science http://illinois.edu/pc/article/19/26412 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:15:00 CDT Illinois News Bureau: Research Researchers found that partially hydrogenated vegetable oils in processed foods contain trans fatty acids that interfere with multiple enzymes in the regulation of blood flow. Scientists break light modulation speed record ? twice http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0615speed.html James E. Kloeppel, Physical Sciences Editor Science http://illinois.edu/pc/article/19/26407 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:00:00 CDT Illinois News Bureau: Research Researchers have constructed a light-emitting transistor that has set a new record with a signal-processing modulation speed of 4.3 gigahertz, breaking the previous record of 1.7 gigahertz held by a light-emitting diode.