Engineers find dragonfly eyes, wings, sensors worthy of study
The ancient advantages of an insect whose ancestors predated the dinosaurs are inspiring advances in sensor and flight engineering
Category: Science
Research shows tiny midge has huge appetite, impact on some livestock
Arkansas researchers are taking a close look at a tiny midge weighing less than a single strand of hair that can have a large impact on sheep and deer populations
Mid-America Science Museum to Host Tesla Fest July 11 in Hot Springs
The annual event celebrates the life and scientific legacy of Nikola Tesla, whose innovations in electricity and engineering continue to influence modern technology
Fermentation science may offer new route to better lower-alcohol wine
As health-conscious consumers continue to seek lower alcohol content in their wine, scientists like Zachary Bean are working on ways to both meet this demand and make it better
Grant supports research on cattle tick threat bovine theileriosis
As cases of a deadly cattle disease rise in Arkansas, researchers with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station are testing two treatments they hope will help ranchers protect their herds
Severe flooding in 2025 shaped plant disease trends
In 2025, the Arkansas Plant Health Clinic diagnosed more than 1,500 plant samples from 62 of the state’s 75 counties, including an increased number of plants diagnosed with bacterial diseases after the state saw severe flooding last April
Chick-fil-A food scientist to lecture at OBU
Reesman applies food science principles to new menu development, equipment innovation and product optimization at Chick-fil-A, where he helps maintain the quality and consistency of the brand’s chicken products