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Indiana University News brings you updates on leading news, research and creative activities happening at Indiana University. Get the latest on how IU is changing your world, from the community you live in to the world we all inhabit.

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    Understanding young trees' drought response

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 3:22


    According to a study led by IU researchers, young trees slow their growth the most during periods of drought, but they bounce back more quickly than older trees.

    A new drug to delay Type 1 diabetes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 2:49


    IU School of Medicine researchers helped conduct clinical trials and led data collection and analysis of a new immunotherapy drug that delays onset of Type 1 diabetes.

    Low COVID-19 vaccination rates in children

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 4:08


    New IU research finds that misinformation and vaccine concerns contributed to low COVID-19 vaccination rates in U.S. children.

    Combating the negative effects of urban heat exposure

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 4:09


    A study conducted by IUPUI's Daniel Johnson examines thermal disparities in American cities.

    Combating antisemitism

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 3:18


    With instances of antisemitism on the rise in the United States, IU's Alvin Rosenfeld shares how we can all combat hate.

    Traveling during the holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 2:56


    With the holiday travel season upon us, IU's David Smiley provides insights on the state of the travel industry and offers tips for travelers.

    Rare flamingos facing threats

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 4:38


    To better understand Andean flamingos and how to protect them, IU researcher Alex Jahn is tracking the birds to find out where they go and why.

    Using data science to stop wildlife trafficking

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 2:57


    An IU researcher is using data science to help stop illegal trade in wildlife.

    Tree roots may have driven mass extinctions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 3:48


    The evolution of tree roots may have triggered a series of mass extinctions that rocked the Earth's oceans over 300 million years ago, according to a study by IU researchers.

    A nanochip that could treat traumatic muscle loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 2:33


    Regenerative medicine technology developed by IU researchers that can change skin tissue into blood vessels and nerve cells has also shown promise as a treatment for traumatic muscle loss.

    Screening ER patients for mental health issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 3:41


    A new study by IU researchers found that mental health and substance use issues were prevalent among nonpsychiatric emergency room patients.

    More singles consider political issues in dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 2:56


    A new study shows that political issues are increasingly important to singles in the Midwest when it comes to considering potential partners.

    Sexual wellbeing among people with disabilities

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 2:24


    A new IU research initiative will shed light on the sexual experiences of people with disabilities, who are often underrepresented and understudied in research.

    Political bias in media coverage

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 3:49


    IU's Marjorie Hershey explains what social science research tells us about media bias amidst partisan politics.

    The implications of angry voters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 4:06


    American voters are angry. IU researcher Steven Webster explains why this can be good for voter turnout now, but bad for the future of democracy.

    How bacteria affect coral reefs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 3:13


    IU researchers are studying coral pathogens to gain a better understanding of how to help maintain the world's dwindling coral reefs.

    Harnessing data to reduce overdose deaths

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 2:33


    IU researchers are working to reduce the number of opioid deaths in Indiana by providing timely data to improve public health resources and services.

    Leveraging virtual reality to aid substance use recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 3:49


    IU researchers are combining psychological principles with innovative virtual reality technology to create a new immersive therapy for people with substance use disorders.

    Harmful chemicals in stain-resistant school uniforms

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 3:42


    A new study by IU researchers shows that children who wear stain-resistant school uniforms may be exposed to potentially harmful levels of chemicals.

    Benefits of early holiday sales

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 3:24


    New research from the IU Kelley School of Business shows advance sales of seasonal items aren't just about getting a jump on holiday shopping, they also benefit consumers with reduced retail prices.

    Sports that support young athletes' bone health

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 3:02


    A new study by IU researchers found that young athletes who participate in multidirectional sports can build stronger bones.

    Developing disease-resistant wheat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 2:21


    Led by an IU biology professor, researchers are using USDA funding to generate wheat and barley with enhanced resistance to disease.

    Global impacts of the war in Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 2:56


    A new study uses economic simulation models to predict the short- and long-term effects of the war in Ukraine on climate change, crop prices and food shortages.

    A brain pathway that controls binge drinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 2:30


    IU School of Medicine researchers have identified a new pathway in the brain that controls binge alcohol drinking behavior.

    Using nanocrystal research to drive innovation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 2:47


    Led by IU chemist Sara Skrabalak, a multi-institution team of researchers has been awarded $1.8 million from the National Science Foundation to establish a research center focused on transforming nanocrystal discovery and design.

    Reducing infant mortality in Indianapolis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 2:28


    IU public health researchers are launching a housing equity program to reduce infant mortality rates in Marion County.

    ‘Disarming' deadly bacteria

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 2:36


    An IU biology researcher is working to combat antimicrobial resistance, which has been linked to 5 million deaths in 2019.

    Better outcomes for students with disabilities

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 3:31


    IU researchers found that Indiana high school students with disabilities achieved better outcomes in inclusive classrooms.

    Digitizing factories to help companies stay competitive

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 3:04


    Using artificial intelligence to drive predictive insights, IU researchers are digitizing factories and warehouses to help managers make informed decisions to increase their competitiveness in the global marketplace.

    U.S consumer acceptance of electric vehicles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 3:09


    A new study by IU researchers examines factors affecting U.S. consumers' acceptance of plug-in electric vehicles.

    Can secret purchases benefit relationships?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 2:58


    New research by IU Kelley School of Business faculty indicates that hiding small purchases from a romantic partner may be good for the relationship.

    Cigarette smoking among rural and urban Americans

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 2:33


    A new study by IU researchers found that from 2010 to 2020, cigarette smoking was more prevalent and harder to quit among Americans living in rural areas compared to those living in urban ones.

    Coping strategies for energy-insecure households

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 3:01


    IU researchers found that during the first year of the pandemic, more than half of all low-income households in the U.S. engaged in coping strategies to reduce their energy bills.

    Addressing refugee resettlement barriers in Indiana

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 3:12


    A new report by researchers at IU's Center for Research on Inclusion and Social Policy offers insight on how to best support refugee populations in Indiana.

    Role of motion in DNA repair and damage response

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 2:22


    A multidisciplinary team of IU researchers have discovered that the motion of the material that DNA is made of can help facilitate effective repair of DNA damage.

    Think twice about nose picking

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 3:20


    An IU environmental scientist explains how picking your nose can introduce germs and contaminants that can make you sick.

    Leveraging AI to ease social isolation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 2:03


    An IU human-computer interaction researcher is exploring the use of voice assistants and chat bots to help older adults foster social connections.

    Substance use among Indiana youth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 3:04


    A recent survey by IU researchers finds that the past two years have seen some of the largest decreases in substance use among Indiana youth in over 30 years.

    Computing privacy for marginalized populations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 2:49


    IU researchers are working to address computer privacy and security issues unique to marginalized and vulnerable populations.

    The ‘holy grail' of data protection

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 2:54


    IU researchers are leading a multi-institution NSF center focused on better protecting data across distributed computing systems.

    How musical training impacts cognitive impairment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 2:21


    An IU researcher's new study shows that past musical training may be protective against cognitive decline in older adults.

    Harnessing AI to reduce energy use

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 3:03


    IU researchers are using AI and machine learning to help Indiana manufacturers lower their carbon footprints.

    What the pandemic taught us about substance use disorder treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 3:53


    A new study by IU researchers examines the impact of COVID-19 public health restrictions on people in treatment for substance use disorder.

    The future of COVID-19 testing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 3:31


    IU researchers are improving technology to test for COVID-19 at a “population scale” in order to stay on top of shifting variants.

    Protecting against flea infestations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 2:22


    A medical entomologist shares tips for how to protect your household from fleas, which can cause excessive itching and carry harmful diseases.

    The journey out of extremism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 2:59


    An IU Ph.D. candidate is researching white supremacy with a focus on how former extremists leave extremist groups.

    How white allyship impacts Black Americans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 2:50


    A new study by IUPUI psychology researchers explores Black Americans' perceptions of white allies.

    Reproductive data privacy, and CEO pay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 5:16


    IU informatics researchers discuss reproductive data privacy on period tracking apps, and a new study examines the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 on CEO pay packages.

    Marijuana use during adolescence, and shrinking microchips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 4:41


    IU neuroscientists are studying how marijuana use in early adolescence affects the developing brain, and researchers are working to make ever-smaller microchips feasible.

    Predicting suicidality, and charitable giving in the U.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 5:20


    IU School of Medicine researchers are developing a suicidality risk assessment tool, and a new report details how inflation and megadonors affected U.S. charitable giving in 2021

    Changing rivers, and help for mothers who give birth in prison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 3:43


    IU researchers are studying how rivers change over time, and a new program is providing support for mothers who give birth in prison and their babies.

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