Research

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin awarded more than half a million dollars to the University of Arkansas to study the influence of smokeless tobacco use among Arkansas teenagers.

On today's show - working to combat the influence of smokeless tobacco use for teenagers in Arkansas. Plus, research at the University of Arkansas to help rebuild damaged muscles and a rundown of the live music happening across our listening area.

Ben Runkle discussing the pros and cons of adding rish to rice ponds to create winter crop for rice farmers.

Andy Alverson visited the Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio to discuss the importance of the National Science Foundation and how he, a professor of biological sciences at the University of Arkansas, has interacted with it throughout his career.

The National Science Foundation is observing its 75th anniversary this month, but is also facing deep cuts. On today's show, we ask one professor of biological sciences what the NSF has meant to his career. Also, tracking the possible effects of cuts to Medicaid on rural maternal health. Plus, road construction occurs on a less-busy University of Arkansas campus.

Earlier this month, Ozark at Large’s Sophia Nourani was able to get a sneak peak of the new Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research, or I3R, on the UofA campus. Walking alongside Dr. Ranu Jung, associate vice chancellor of the university and founding executive director of the institute, Sophia had the chance to discuss the space and some of the work that will be done there.

A new research institute has opened on the University of Arkansas campus. On today's show, a tour of the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research. Also, the deadline for Real ID is approaching and we have what you need to know. Plus, we hear about next month's Fresh Grass Festival's strong Arkansas connection.

In a recent study, planetary scientist Vincent Chevrier and his team identify ferrihydrite in Martian red dust. This provides evidence of ancient cold and icy conditions on Mars and offers new insights into the planet's history. Ozark at Large's Jack Travis speaks with Chevrier about the importance of this discovery.

The Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research collaborated with the RefleXions Music Series to host “Marimbas in the Americas Musical Experience”. Set to officially open in April, the institute showcased internationally acclaimed ensembles Marimba Sol De Chiapas and PerCombia.

Arkansas is fully embracing mountain biking, but climbing is also becoming a big draw. On today's show, we consider the work to give climbers unique places to scale from Springdale to North Little Rock. Plus, a convergence of science, research, music and marimbason the University of Arkansas campus.