Topic: University of Kansas

March Madness 2013: wilder than usual?

A 75th anniversary, by definition, should be something special. That's what college basketball fans are expecting as the National Collegiate Athletic Association's men's tournament (aka 'March Madness') shifts into high gear this week.

Four-winged birds? Feathery-legged fossils date back to dinosaur days.

Four-winged birds may have flown over Asia about 100 million years ago. New fossils show that four different types of birds had stiff feathers on their legs.

The Monitor's View: Why honey works better than vinegar in Washington

If tone can influence substance, as studies show, then the new friendly, face-to-face get-togethers between President Obama and GOP lawmakers signal possible breakthroughs.

Evan Connell dies: Author penned book on Custer's Last Stand

Evan Connell dies: The acclaimed author of 'Son of the Morning Star' wrote over a dozen books. Evan Connell dies having written 'Mrs. Bridge' and 'Mr. Bridge,' about a Kansas City lawyer and his wife.

In Gear Energy Department to increase biofuel funding by $10 million

The US Department of Energy announced plans to expand its investment in the development of biofuels by $10 million, Ingram writes.

Lessons from the Maya prophecy – whether the world 'ends' or not (+video)

Instead of focusing on Maya predictions of the ‘end of the world,’ some are shifting attention to problems today that may have contributed to the Maya collapse – like environmental damage.

Longtime GOP Senate moderate Arlen Specter bucked his party

A political moderate, Arlen Specter was swept into the Senate in the Reagan landslide of 1980. But the former Democrat was not shy about bucking fellow Republicans.

The dinosaur that dressed like Anna Wintour

Gliding through trees in what is now China some 130 million years ago, the microraptor sported shimmering black feathers, a new study reveals.   

Bullish on jobs? These 10 cities are.

Our list of the 10 metro areas that saw the most job growth in 2011 might surprise you.

Opinion: FAMU hazing, Robert Champion: Violent rituals don't make men stronger

They make worse human beings. The hazing death of Florida A&M marching band member Robert Champion proves it. At a historically black college especially, slavery-style abuse shouldn't be a badge of pride.

Largest spider fossil found in China

Largest spider fossil has been discovered in volcanic ash in China. The largest spider fossil is believed to be as old as the dinosaur.

For Super Bowl fans, an X's and O's page-turner

"Blood, Sweat and Chalk" delves into the thinking and history behind some of football's best offensive and defensive strategies.

Nemesis hypothesis: Is there a small hidden star orbiting the sun?

Every 27 million years, there is a much higher likelihood of a mass extinction. Some astronomers have proposed that these extinctions are caused by a small comet-disturbing star orbiting our sun, the so-called Nemesis hypothesis.

After Colombia election win, Juan Manuel Santos seeks to build on Uribe era

Juan Manuel Santos won the Colombia election yesterday with 69 percent of the vote – a clear mandate to continue the security policies of his predecessor Álvaro Uribe. But he also inherits Uribe-era scandals.

Snake decline likely in America, too, say biologists

The drastic snake decline seen across five countries in Europe and Africa is likely happening in America as well, says Dr. Rafe Brown of the University of Kansas.

Giant lizard discovery underscores threats to Philippine forests

A new species of 6-foot-long lizard has been discovered in the Philippines. But its habitat is quickly fading because of deforestation.

Conservationists tell commercial bumblebees to buzz off

Commercially produced bumblebees may be detrimental to wild bumblebees.

Kansas pol seeks one 'great white hope.' Experience necessary.

Why do firms lobby? A 22,000 percent return.

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E-Science: Massive experiments, global networks

Worldwide computer grids mean even small-timers can contribute to ‘big science.’

‘Running of the Lizards’ yields a slithery quarry

Residents of Topeka, Kan., turn out for the 11th annual event to collect and count Italian wall lizards in the name of science and fun.

'Citizen scientists' watch for signs of climate change

People with no formal training are helping scientists track and record birds, fish, stars, and plants in their neighborhoods online.

'Citizen scientists' watch for signs of climate change

People with no formal training are helping scientists track and record birds, fish, stars, and plants in their neighborhoods online.