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Academic Minute
5:00 am
Thu October 25, 2012

Dr. Tony Gamble, University of Minnesota – Evolution of Gecko Feet

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North African Fan Footed Gecko
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In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Tony Gamble of the University of Minnesota explains the mechanics of gecko feet and traces the evolutionary origins of the little lizard’s extraordinary climbing ability.

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Academic Minute
2:00 am
Wed October 24, 2012

Dr. George Nash, University of Bristol – Oldest UK Cave Art Discovered

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In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. George Nash of the University of Bristol recounts his discovery of what could be the United Kingdom’s oldest example of cave art.

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Academic Minute
5:00 am
Tue October 23, 2012

Dr. Amy Sliva, Northeastern University – Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security

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In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Amy Sliva of Northeastern University explains how advances in computing power are allowing for an artificially intelligent approach to cyber security.

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Academic Minute
5:00 am
Mon October 22, 2012

Dr. Terry Gates, Ohio University – Geographic Isolation and North American Dinosaurs

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In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Terry Gates of Ohio University reveals how shifting geographic features contributed to the creation of two distinct groups of North American dinosaurs.

Terry Gates is Postdoctoral Fellow at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and Research Scientist in the Department of Biology at North Carolina State University. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Utah.

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