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Author: Bob Whitby

Return to Planet X

Posted by Bob Whitby | Sep 12, 2017 | Research News

It’s been more than 30 years since University of Arkansas mathematician Daniel Whitmire linked the theoretical Planet X to mass extinctions on Earth. Suddenly, scientists are taking his ideas seriously.

High School Physicist’s Research Could Aid Cancer Treatment

Posted by Bob Whitby | Sep 5, 2017 | Research News

Fayetteville High School student Shenghang Jiang spent his summer in the physics lab, and published a paper in a peer-reviewed science journal as a result.

Six Things to Know About Solar Eclipses

Posted by Bob Whitby | Aug 17, 2017 | Blog

They confirmed Einstein’s theories. They make cows sleepy. They don’t visit Fayetteville very often.

The Implications of Cosmic Silence

Posted by Bob Whitby | Aug 10, 2017 | Features, Research News

University of Arkansas mathematician argues that civilizations extinguish themselves soon after harnessing technology.

Combing the Jungle Floor for Tiny Lizard Eggs

Posted by Bob Whitby | Jul 27, 2017 | Field Notes

Meredith Swartwout is a graduate student in the Department of Biological Sciences. She studies...

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