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From a vision of AI in plant science to the reality of Pest-ID in global agriculture

Well, nine years later, artificial intelligence in agriculture isn’t just for the scientists. A tool developed by the four ...
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In chromosome of key biotech bacterium, different setups bring different strengths

“Our work is the first to directly test how chromosome structure affects bacterial growth, survival, and ability to cause ...
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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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Iowa State University researcher finds further evidence that fats and oils help to unlock full nutritional benefits of veggies

AMES, Iowa – The song says a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, but an Iowa State University scientist has published new research suggesting a spoonful of oil makes vegetables more ...
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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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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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A call for help leads ISU Police to sexual predator, international investigation

An Iowa State student's call for help back in 2020 led Iowa State University Police down a long and often disturbing path that more than four years later has finally resulted in federal indictments ...
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Byproduct of making fuel from ag waste boosts soil organic carbon on Iowa farm

The Sievers Family Farm near Stockton, Iowa, in a photo taken from a drone in the summer of 2020. Photo courtesy of the Consortium for Cultivating Human And Naturally reGenerative Enterprises. The ...
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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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More than half of rural counties are legal deserts, ISU study finds

Sociology professor David Peters, from left, with undergraduate student researchers Emily Meyer and Emma Bartling. Photo by Christopher Gannon/Iowa State University. AMES, Iowa – Growing up on her ...