Short Talks from the Hill

Anorexia and the Long Road to Recovery

Anorexia nervosa is a psychiatric condition characterized by a fear of weight gain and reduced calorie consumption that can result in dangerous weight loss. This conditio

Material Gains: Small Science, Big Ambitions

In the latest “Short Talks from the Hill,” physicist Hugh Churchill, director of the new Arkansas Materials Institute, explains how researchers are working at the atomic

Suspect Memory: The Science of Witness Identification

An eyewitness identifies the wrong person about one time in three. U of A psychologist Jim Lampinen explains the psychology — and the stakes — of memory.

A Global Game: How Soccer Won Over the World

Thomas Adam, a University of Arkansas political scientist, traces how students and teachers, not empires, spread the game across the globe in the 19th century.

The Heat Is On

Rosie Perez, a Ph.D. student in the Heat and Hydration Optimization Lab, discusses her research on tactical athletes like firefighters and police and shares what she know

Is Dr. AI Ready to See You Now?

On the latest Short Talks from the Hill podcast, Will Richardson talks about the promise and pitfalls of artificial intelligence in health care.

Cancer-Nerve Crosstalk

Younghye Song, an associate professor of biomedical engineering, discusses how nerve fibers in breast tumors may act as highways for the spread of cancer and the novel wa

Sound Decisions

Janine Chow, assistant professor of theater, talks about the process and history of theatrical sound design in the latest "Short Talks from the Hill" podcast.

Computational Biology: Using Computers to Solve Complex Biological Problems

Bioinformatics, also known as computational biology, links biological data with information storage, distribution and analysis to support many scientific research areas.

Chew on This: The Science of Stress Eating

Psychological science researcher Grant Shields explains why stressful situations can cause us to indulge in unhealthy foods.

Concussion: The Hidden Injury

Use this instead: Concussion care has never been better. R.J. Elbin, director of the office for Sports Concussion Research at the University of Arkansas, discusses how th

Mind Matters

For 50 years, a clinic run by the Department of Psychological Sciences has provided affordable, high-quality care. Director Jessica Fugitt discusses the clinic's work on

State of the Arts

The School of Art has a mission to promote the arts across Arkansas. Director Rachel Debuque shares how the school created programs for K-12 students and their teachers. 

Fish in the Fields

Ben Runkle, an associate professor of biological and agricultural engineering, discusses his ongoing research project called “Fish in the Fields."

AI: Uses, Ethics and Limitations

How can we best use artificial intelligence? What are the limits of AI and the ethical concerns we must navigate? Distinguished Professor of information systems Varun Gro

Lithium Boom: The Prospects for Arkansas

The Smackover Formation in southern Arkansas, once a rich source of oil, has a massive amount of lithium, which is widely used today for rechargeable batteries. In this e

Avian Anxiety: The Forecast for Bird Flu

In the March episode of "Short Talks from the Hill," agricultural economist Jada Thompson discusses the current bird flu strain, which has been circulating for years. The

Engineering Safer Drinking Water

Julian Fairey, associate professor of civil engineering, discusses the discovery of a new compound formed by the decomposition of inorganic chloramine disinfectants in dr

Move It, or Lose It

In December’s podcast, exercise science professor Michelle Gray offers tips to slow both the physical and cognitive declines of age.

Rice, Rice, Baby

Lanier Nalley, University of Arkansas professor and department head for Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness for the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food, and Li