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Forever true for ISU: President Wendy Wintersteen to retire in 2026

Ames, Iowa – In a message sent today to the campus community, Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen announced her plans to retire in January 2026. Wintersteen became the first woman and ...
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First-of-its-kind study compares domestic violence programs, finds promising results

AMES, IA – A new study from Iowa State University found men convicted of domestic violence were charged with significantly fewer violent and nonviolent charges one year after completing a treatment ...
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ISU researchers to study growing crops in solar farm’s footprint

AMES, Iowa – A new Iowa State University research project will combine traditional and high-tech uses of the sun’s power by studying how to grow crops amid an array of solar panels. Funded by a $1.8 ...
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Cutting back on social media reduces anxiety, depression, loneliness

AMES, IA — Last month, the American Psychological Association and the U.S. Surgeon General both issued health advisories. Their concerns and recommendations for teens, parents and policymakers ...
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New research finds half-cardio, half-strength training reduces cardiovascular disease risks

AMES, Iowa — Approximately one in three deaths in the U.S. is caused by cardiovascular disease, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A robust body of evidence shows ...
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Playing video games to cope with anxiety may increase risk for addiction

AMES, Iowa – People play video games for different reasons. Some play for entertainment or for the competition, while others game as a way to cope with stress or anxiety. Understanding the motivation ...
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Who trusts gene-edited foods? New study gauges public acceptance

AMES, IA – Through CRISPR and other gene-editing technologies, researchers and developers are poised to bring dozens – if not hundreds – of new products to grocery stores: mushrooms with longer shelf ...
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Ideal nitrogen fertilizer rates in Corn Belt have been climbing for decades, study shows

A farmer applies nitrogen fertilizer to a corn field in Boone County in June 2024. Photo by Alex Schaffer/Iowa Soybean Association. AMES, Iowa – The amount of nitrogen fertilizer needed to maximize ...
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Decision to live together negatively affects wealth accumulation

AMES, Iowa – Living together is often a first step before marriage, or for a growing number of millennials, an alternative to tying the knot. Money or debt can be a common reason for this decision, ...
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Researchers blow whistle on forensic science method

AMES, Iowa – Like fingerprints, a firearm’s discarded shell casings have unique markings. This allows forensic experts to compare casings from a crime scene with those from a suspect’s gun. Finding ...
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Marriage rates and outcomes: What’s education got to do with it?

Education changes more than a person’s resume – it also shifts their individual opportunities, timelines and expectations. Photo: Adobe Stock Images. AMES, Iowa – In recent decades, a curious trend in ...
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Link between divorce and graduate education a concern as more jobs require advanced degree

AMES, Iowa – Children of divorce are less likely to earn a four-year or graduate degree, according to new research from Iowa State University. The study, published in the Journal of Family Issues, is ...