Assistant professor Jonathan Oliver and TCU researchers work with the football program to investigate the neurological protections of omega-3 fatty acids.
Can fish oil alleviate the effects of head trauma? Jonathan Oliver explores
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How a Texas professor may have a solution to the West’s water woes
How much water does a head of cattle need? Depending on how hot it is outside, it can be up to 20 gallons a day, a whole lot more than the eight glasses of water you’re supposed to be drinking. Coupled with huge population growth throughout the West, agriculture and ranching are huge users of… Read more »
5 lessons we can all learn from dumpster diving
For as long as he can remember, Jeff Ferrell has had a hunter-gatherer approach to life, exploring the path not taken to see what he could find. Riding around on a scrounged mountain bicycle, Ferrell investigates people’s trash, finding an endless array of discarded items, from scrap metal and new clothes to unopened presents. “I grew… Read more »
Learn why this professor encourages more play for better learners
If you ask American kids what their favorite subject in school is, their excited reply is often “recess!” And that isn’t a bad thing — physical activity boosts brain function, improving development, academic performance and creativity in the classroom. So why do students in this country get so little playtime? Debbie Rhea, associate dean of… Read more »
Professor Sarah Hill explores how diet soda affects your body and mind
Social psychologist Sarah Hill studies how non-caloric items impact cognition, product choice and response to sugary foods. Read the full story at magazine.tcu.edu.
How a Texas professor is fighting to save the African Rhino: Mike Slattery’s Story
The killing of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe last year garnered worldwide media attention, but its death is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the tens of thousands of animals felled by poaching each year. However, a challenger to the global issue is emerging in Fort Worth, where a… Read more »
Modern cyber security: How you can protect yourself when buying online
An end-of-the-month bank statement can hold an unpleasant surprise: unauthorized charges stemming from a hacked or stolen card number. “Identity theft is big business,” said Michael Bachmann, an associate professor of criminal justice at Texas Christian University. “We are facing a thriving global online shadow economy with highly organized structures and roles similar to those… Read more »
Is Fort Worth the new Hollywood? How is Red Sanders is making Cowtown a prime filming locale
Red Sanders ’04 created Red Productions after leaving TCU. Since then, he has carved a niche creating advertisements and other film content for a variety of clients and ad agencies. Sanders, who staffs an office in Los Angeles but makes Fort Worth home, is working on more films and possibly a television series…. Read more »
How alumna Alex Snodgrass built a foodie empire on social media
Alex Snodgrass ’10 is the foodie and healthy lifestyle blogger behind The Defined Dish. With an Instagram following nearing the 100k mark, she inspires others to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle by sharing her easy-to-prepare meals that never sacrifice flavor. I grew up in a small north Texas town, so I knew I… Read more »