UH College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
May 2010
Rock of Ages: Clues About Mars Evolution Revealed
In this issue...
Rock of Ages: Clues About Mars Evolution Revealed
Through the study of a popular Martian meteorite's age, a University of Houston professor and his team have made significant discoveries about the timeline of volcanic activity on Mars. more
Student's Unlikely Journey From Canada To NSM Valedictorian
Student's Unlikely Journey From Canada To NSM Valedictorian
When Corey Henderson left Toronto more than a decade ago, he had no plans or destination. Tired and broken, he just got into his car and drove away, leaving his old life behind. more

UH Chemist Wins Accolades For Pioneering Nanoparticle Research
UH Chemist Wins Accolades For Pioneering Nanoparticle Research
A University of Houston chemist’s cutting-edge research on designing synthetic molecules with an array of potential nanotechnology applications was recently featured on the cover of an American Chemical Society journal. more

Smelling Food Nearly As Bad As Eating It, Study Suggests
Smelling Food Nearly As Bad As Eating It, Study Suggests
Three years ago a University of Houston biologist published findings suggesting that smelling food could have the same unhealthy affect as eating it – now he has pinpointed at least one particular odor behind this strange phenomena. more