University of Iowa Biology Professors Alan Kay and Daniel Eberl have discovered a tiny heart that beats inside the brain of fruit flies. The heart, which is a secondary heart to the main heart, pumps on its own and provides the circulation for the antennae of the fruit fly. The pumping action of this secondary heart in the brain is alsoContinue reading “Beating as One: The Hearts and Minds of Fruit Flies “
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How Galaxies Grow: The Research of UI Professor Keri Hoadley
University of Iowa Professor Keri Hoadley researches how galaxies are formed as part of a mission called Faint Intergalactic-medium Redshifted Emission Balloon, or FIREBall-2. Using a balloon telescope, her research involves measuring gas emissions from over 200 galaxies. In a second mission, Hoadley studies how galaxies evolve in a mission called Aspera. This mission usesContinue reading “How Galaxies Grow: The Research of UI Professor Keri Hoadley”
Congratulations to the Lord of the Rings Trivia Grand Prize Winner!
Congratulations to the Lord of the Rings Trivia Grand Prize Winner! We were pleased to present the book Middle-earth from Script to Screen: Building the World of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit to Nick, an undergraduate student at the University of Iowa and enthusiastic Lord of the Rings fan. Nick was excitedContinue reading “Congratulations to the Lord of the Rings Trivia Grand Prize Winner!”
Tree Tour & Talk at the Sciences Library
Join Arborist Andy Dahl for a tree talk and tour at the Sciences Library! This program will be held on Friday, October 1, 2021. The tree talk will begin at 2:00 PM on the 3rd floor of the Sciences Library. There will be a short break at 2:45 PM for light refreshments. The walking tourContinue reading “Tree Tour & Talk at the Sciences Library”
Welcome to the Fall 2021 semester, Hawkeyes!
Welcome to the fall 2021 semester, Hawkeyes! We are happy to have you back on campus in-person this fall! You can find the Sciences Library located between Phillips Hall and the Biology Building on Iowa Ave. Open Hours Study Spaces Find Books, Articles, and More COVID-19 Safety Lord of the Rings Have a great semester!Continue reading “Welcome to the Fall 2021 semester, Hawkeyes!”
Lord of the Rings Films: 20 Years On
Visit the Sciences Library to see our display of Lord of the Rings movie replicas and enter our Trivia Contest. The display will be up through September. Get all 10 questions right in the Trivia Contest to win a small prize. Winners will be entered into a drawing for a larger prize. The contest isContinue reading “Lord of the Rings Films: 20 Years On”
Explore Iowa’s Biodiversity with Bur Oak Guides & Books
Guest Author: Kai Weatherman Summer naturally finds us spending more time outdoors, which provides a multitude of opportunities to observe the diversity of plant and animal species that inhabit Iowa. Unless you are already a professional naturalist, you may occasionally wonder about the identity of some species you encounter. If you’d like to satisfy thatContinue reading “Explore Iowa’s Biodiversity with Bur Oak Guides & Books”
Transformative Agreement with ACS for Open Access Publishing
UI corresponding authors can now publish their journal articles Open Access and free of cost to them in any American Chemical Society (ACS) journal. The University of Iowa Libraries has entered into an agreement with ACS to bundle the cost of journal subscriptions and Open Access (OA) publishing. Under this three-year contract, UI authors can publish a significant number of articles OA with ACS. These articles can then beContinue reading “Transformative Agreement with ACS for Open Access Publishing”
Finals Week Study Spots & Stress Relief
Are you looking for a quiet place to study on the north side of campus? The Sciences Library is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, and we have study booths, study carrels, and large tables that you can use for group or individual study. We have Legos, K’NEX, and coloring onContinue reading “Finals Week Study Spots & Stress Relief”
Discover Iowa’s Birds: Intro to Birding
Join Iowa birder Linda Rudolph to learn how to get started with birding on campus and beyond! This is a free online program that will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT. All are welcome! To attend, go to https://tinyurl.com/IAbirds or https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/99752137081 Linda Rudolph is a Coralville resident. She is a transplantedContinue reading “Discover Iowa’s Birds: Intro to Birding”