UH College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
March 2010
UH Biologists Find New Clues Linking Larger Animals to Colder Climates
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UH Biologists Find New Clues Linking Larger Animals to Colder Climates
Thanks to a pair of University of Houston researchers who found a possible new solution to a 163-year-old puzzle, ecological factors can now be added to physiology to explain why animals grow bigger in the cold. more
Phone App Developed at UH Gauges Physical Activity
Phone App Developed at UH Gauges Physical Activity
An iPhone application created by UH researchers is providing first-of-its-kind real-time statistics of physical activity around the world. more
Frisky Fruit Flies Could Help Fight Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Frisky Fruit Flies Could Help Fight Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases
New insights into the courtship behavior of fruit flies discovered by a University of Houston biologist could lead to more effective controls on mosquito populations. more
Frisky Fruit Flies Could Help Fight Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases
UH Computer Science Teams Among National Gaming Finalists
Two teams from the University of Houston are among 10 finalists in a national computer game design competition sponsored by Microsoft. more