• Cancer-Nerve Crosstalk
    Feb 1 2026

    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 way she is studying this route.

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    12 mins
  • Sound Decisions
    Jan 2 2026

    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.

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    11 mins
  • Computational Biology: Using Computers to Solve Complex Biological Problems
    Dec 1 2025

    Bioinformatics, also known as computational biology, links biological data with information storage, distribution and analysis to support many scientific research areas. In the latest Short Talks from the Hill, assistant professor Aranyak Goswami discusses how he's using computers to answer complex biological questions.

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    13 mins
  • Chew on This: The Science of Stress Eating
    Nov 1 2025

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

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    14 mins
  • Concussion: The Hidden Injury
    Oct 1 2025

    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 the treatment for sports concussions has evolved and an emerging standard of care that appears to be producing better, long-term results.

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    16 mins
  • Mind Matters
    Sep 1 2025

    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 the latest "Short Talks from the Hill."

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    11 mins
  • State of the Arts
    Aug 1 2025

    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.

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    16 mins
  • Fish in the Fields
    Jun 1 2025

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

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    14 mins