STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 28 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The latest drought monitor map from the Oklahoma Mesonet shows dry conditions intensifying, and 34 counties are currently under a burn ban. Drought is taking its toll on agricultural producers and two of the state's largest commodities cattle and wheat. Wheat grazing challenges Jimmy Kinder is one of three generations who have grown dual-purpose wheat in southwest Oklahoma's Cotton County. The wheat he pla  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 28 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Unmanned aerial systems, commonly known as drones, are becoming essential tools in various fields ranging from agriculture to disaster response. However, operating them in turbulent environments, especially urban areas where wind patterns are unpredictable, presents an enormous challenge. Dr. Jamey Jacob, Regents Professor and Williams Chair in Energy Technology in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engin  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 28 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: STILLWATER, Okla., October 28, 2024 The Oklahoma State University (OSU) men's basketball team participated in an American Heart Association Hands-Only CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) training to learn the correct rate and depth of CPR compressions to be confident and capable when faced with a cardiac emergency. Learning Hands-Only CPR is the skill needed to join the Associatio  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 28 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation issued the following news: Experts who study the aging process have long known exercise is fundamental in maintaining our overall health as long as possible. What's not clear, however, is why some older people benefit from a workout more than others. Two Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientists hope to better understand this mystery. To do so, they'll conduct a novel clinical trial as part of a new $7.7 million  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 29 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Four faculty members and four doctoral students from the University of Oklahoma's music education program represented OU at the National Association for Music Education's Biennial Music Research and Teacher Education Conference on Sept. 25-28 in Atlanta. The event brought together over 650 researchers and students from across the country to share their work and discuss advancements in the field o  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 28 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Trevor Friesen doesn't have to guess where the conversation will lead when he arrives for an interview with an internship recruiter or a scholarship committee. The Spears School of Business junior from Edmond, Oklahoma, has three majors and a plethora of academic achievements on his resume, but one uncommon item stands out as the icebreaker. "If I don't bring it up within the first five minutes in an intervi  more