Our bodies need both micro and macronutrients to function properly. Macronutrients provide energy. Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals that don’t give you any calories, but they’re critical for bodily processes from brain function to digestion. Registered dietitian Natalie Allen offers some insights about these two types of nutrients to Health Central. Allen is also a … [Read more...] about What’s the difference between micro and macronutrients?
To boost science, technology, engineering and math or STEM education in southwest Missouri. That’s the goal of Missouri State University’s Computer Science Research Opportunity for Smart Environments program, also known as ROSE. Earlier this year, Missouri State received a three-year, $600,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to facilitate this program for 30 area … [Read more...] about Program helps area teachers enhance STEM education
Movies like Oppenheimer remind us of the link between environmental contaminants and illness. Nuclear waste from the Manhattan project was disposed across St. Louis and disease clusters have popped up in the metro area in the 70 years since. A disease cluster is an unusual aggregation of health events, real or perceived, that are grouped together in time and space and that are … [Read more...] about Disease Clusters: what are they and what do they mean for small towns?
August is back to school season, and families are starting to incorporate habits to ensure their student reaches their academic goals. Building strong study skills is a key ingredient in the recipe for student success. What are some easy study habits you can start practicing? Michael Frizell, director of student learning services at Missouri State University, offers insight on … [Read more...] about How to build good study habits
Discover more about the Aries constellation in a Q&A on SPACE.com with Dr. Mike Reed, distinguished professor in the department of physics, astronomy and materials science at Missouri State University. … [Read more...] about Get to know the Aries constellation