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Newswise: The impact of Russia's  war in Ukraine on energy markets
Released: 14-Feb-2023 1:55 PM EST
The impact of Russia's war in Ukraine on energy markets
Indiana University

Michael De Groot, assistant professor in the Indiana University Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, reflects on the economic impact of Russia's war in Ukraine as the 1-year anniversary of the invasion approaches.

Newswise: Super Bowl LVII: Experts available to comment
Released: 9-Feb-2023 2:00 PM EST
Super Bowl LVII: Experts available to comment
Indiana University

Experts are available to comment on sports media, legal sports gambling, sports data, audience engagement, Super Bowl advertisements and player safety.

   
Newswise: ‘Exotic hadrons’ research to advance knowledge of nuclear physics
Released: 25-Jan-2023 4:10 PM EST
‘Exotic hadrons’ research to advance knowledge of nuclear physics
Indiana University

IU physicist Adam Szczepaniak is leading a project exploring the physics of exotic hadrons — a largely unexplored group of subatomic particles — under a $1.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Newswise: Indiana University Kelley School of Business students establish $4.2 million real estate private equity fund
Released: 23-Jan-2023 11:05 AM EST
Indiana University Kelley School of Business students establish $4.2 million real estate private equity fund
Indiana University

Students at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business have raised $4.2 million to establish a real estate private equity fund that they and their future peers will manage and use to make investments in existing and future developments. Called Sample Gates Management Inc., it is the largest undergraduate student-managed real estate private equity fund launch, measured by dollars raised, in the country.

Released: 18-Jan-2023 4:15 PM EST
IU researchers potentially discover new way to block brain’s reward response to opioids
Indiana University

Indiana University researchers have potentially discovered a new way to block the brain’s reward response to opioids, reducing their potential for addiction without reducing their therapeutic aspects.

Newswise: National Diversity Case Competition brings together some of the best and most diverse talent in business education
Released: 11-Jan-2023 2:05 PM EST
National Diversity Case Competition brings together some of the best and most diverse talent in business education
Indiana University

Teams of students from 32 colleges and universities are coming to the Indiana University Kelley School of Business to compete at the National Diversity Case Competition. The competition will bring together 133 students who represent some of the best and most diverse talent in undergraduate education from across the nation.

   
Released: 11-Jan-2023 8:00 AM EST
New model predicts US recessions, slowdowns based on level of financial misreporting in economy
Indiana University

Researchers at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business and the University of Missouri have devised a more accurate model to predict recessions and economic slowdowns, based on the aggregate probability of financial misreporting in the economy. Kelley School accounting professors Messod D. Beneish and David B. Farber found that recessions and economic slowdowns are more probable when there is a higher likelihood that financial statements have been manipulated.

   
Newswise: Study reveals average age at conception for men versus women over past 250,000 years
Released: 6-Jan-2023 2:35 PM EST
Study reveals average age at conception for men versus women over past 250,000 years
Indiana University

Using a new method based upon comparing DNA mutation rates between parents and offspring, evolutionary biologists at Indiana University have for the first time revealed the average age of mothers versus fathers over the past 250,000 years, including the discovery that the age gap is shrinking, with women's average age at conception increasing from 23.2 years to 26.4 years, on average, in the past 5,000 years.

   
Released: 21-Dec-2022 10:05 AM EST
More than fun and games: Celebrations can benefit your health and well-being
Indiana University

Making an intentional effort to recognize positive life events and achievements while gathering for food and drink will leave you feeling more socially supported, new research from Indiana University shows.

   
Newswise: Feeling too busy or stressed? ‘Tis the season to prioritize self-care
Released: 20-Dec-2022 9:35 AM EST
Feeling too busy or stressed? ‘Tis the season to prioritize self-care
Indiana University

If you’re feeling especially busy this holiday season, new research shows now is the time to take a moment for yourself.

Released: 16-Dec-2022 1:55 PM EST
New Equitable Giving Lab will provide insights into equity and funding gaps for under-represented populations
Indiana University

The Equitable Giving Lab, being developed by Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, will provide new insights into equity and gaps in funding for under-resourced populations.

Newswise: Indiana University researchers aim to advance racial and ethnic equity in health care access
Released: 15-Dec-2022 11:05 AM EST
Indiana University researchers aim to advance racial and ethnic equity in health care access
Indiana University

Indiana University researchers are working to advance health equity and dismantle structural racism.

   
Newswise: Mental health, substance use issues prevalent among nonpsychiatric emergency room patients
Released: 17-Nov-2022 11:05 AM EST
Mental health, substance use issues prevalent among nonpsychiatric emergency room patients
Indiana University

A new study found that about 45% of patients who visit the emergency department for physical injuries and ailments also have mental health and substance use problems that are often overlooked.

Newswise: 'Singles in America' study: More Midwesterners consider political issues in dating
Released: 16-Nov-2022 8:30 AM EST
'Singles in America' study: More Midwesterners consider political issues in dating
Indiana University

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

 
9-Nov-2022 4:40 PM EST
‘Uncertain’ economic outlook includes negative growth in 2023; recession not ruled out
Indiana University

With inflation at a 40-year high and an economy that is growing at a sluggish pace, concerns about a recession are real. But it may be avoided if consumer spending continues to persist and if more workers enter the labor force, according to a forecast released today by the Indiana University Kelley School of Business.

Newswise: Evolution of tree roots may have driven mass extinctions
Released: 9-Nov-2022 12:50 PM EST
Evolution of tree roots may have driven mass extinctions
Indiana University

IUPUI scientists have found evidence that the evolution of tree roots over 300 million years ago triggered mass extinction events through the same chemical processes created by pollution in modern oceans and lakes.

Newswise: Silicon nanochip could treat traumatic muscle loss
Released: 9-Nov-2022 11:05 AM EST
Silicon nanochip could treat traumatic muscle loss
Indiana University

Technology that can change skin tissue into blood vessels and nerve cells also shows promise as a treatment for traumatic muscle loss.

Newswise:Video Embedded kinsey-institute-launches-disability-and-sexual-health-initiative-with-condom-use-study
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Released: 2-Nov-2022 10:05 AM EDT
Kinsey Institute launches Disability and Sexual Health Initiative with condom use study
Indiana University

The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University is launching a new Disability and Sexual Health Initiative that will focus on under-researched populations with disabilities, starting with a study on condom use.

Newswise: IU researcher creates virtual reality experiences to aid substance use disorder recovery
Released: 19-Oct-2022 4:45 PM EDT
IU researcher creates virtual reality experiences to aid substance use disorder recovery
Indiana University

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

     
Newswise: Retailers may be doing customers a favor with early jump on holiday sales
Released: 17-Oct-2022 1:05 PM EDT
Retailers may be doing customers a favor with early jump on holiday sales
Indiana University

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- It isn't even Halloween, and some retailers already are putting out Christmas merchandise and promoting gift buying. Manufacturers and retailers often put out cards for Valentine's Day, chocolate eggs for Easter and a plethora of pumpkin-spiced treats ahead of Halloween and Thanksgiving many weeks ahead of the holidays. But it's not just about getting a jump on holiday shopping for retailers. Advance sales of seasonal items also benefit consumers with reduced retail prices, according to new research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business.

Newswise: Sports like soccer, basketball better for young athletes' bone health than running alone
Released: 11-Oct-2022 4:05 PM EDT
Sports like soccer, basketball better for young athletes' bone health than running alone
Indiana University

Young athletes who participate in multidirectional sports, instead of specializing in a unidirectional sport like running, can build stronger bones that may be at less risk for bone injuries as adults, according to a new study from Indiana University researchers.

Newswise: IU cancer center names new director for world's only healthy breast tissue bank
Released: 6-Oct-2022 2:05 PM EDT
IU cancer center names new director for world's only healthy breast tissue bank
Indiana University

The Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center has named Michele Coté, PhD, director of the Susan G. Komen Tissue Bank, the world’s only healthy breast tissue bank.

Released: 4-Oct-2022 3:20 PM EDT
Indiana University Researchers Receive $3.96 Million to Test Dementia Care App
Indiana University

The National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Aging (NIA) recently awarded researchers from Indiana University's School of Public Health-Bloomington and School of Medicine $3.96 million to fund a five-year, randomized clinical trial of an Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (ADRD) telehealth intervention.

   
Newswise: Students, faculty and staff will help build Habitat home for Bloomington family
Released: 28-Sep-2022 3:05 PM EDT
Students, faculty and staff will help build Habitat home for Bloomington family
Indiana University

Whirlpool Corp. and Habitat for Humanity International are concluding their yearlong House + Home World Tour -- which helped develop suitable new housing for people in the Americas, Europe and Asia -- where it all started in 2021: at Indiana University Bloomington. Beginning Oct. 5, students, faculty and staff from IU and the Kelley School of Business are building a new home with a Bloomington family through Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County, with support from Whirlpool Corp.

Newswise: IU to lead NSF-funded center focused on transforming nanocrystal research
Released: 21-Sep-2022 10:45 AM EDT
IU to lead NSF-funded center focused on transforming nanocrystal research
Indiana University

A multi-institution team of researchers led by Indiana University chemist Sara Skrabalak has been awarded $1.8 million from the NSF to establish a research center focused on transforming nanocrystal discovery and design.

Newswise: Major League Soccer Players Association teams up with IU Kelley School of Business
Released: 20-Sep-2022 10:25 AM EDT
Major League Soccer Players Association teams up with IU Kelley School of Business
Indiana University

The Major League Soccer Players Association and the Indiana University Kelley School of Business are teaming up to provide current and former MLS players with an opportunity to earn a master's degree or certificate designed to prepare them for future success after their playing days.

Newswise: Crop disruption from war in Ukraine could increase global carbon emissions, food prices
Released: 19-Sep-2022 3:50 PM EDT
Crop disruption from war in Ukraine could increase global carbon emissions, food prices
Indiana University

New research shows the disruption of crop production after the Russian invasion of Ukraine is expected to increase carbon emissions and food prices across the globe, without easing food insecurity.

   
Newswise: USDA funds IU-led research team to develop disease-resistant wheat
Released: 15-Sep-2022 1:05 PM EDT
USDA funds IU-led research team to develop disease-resistant wheat
Indiana University

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded researchers led by IU's Roger Innes an over $1.2 million grant to generate wheat and barley lines with enhanced resistance to Fusarium Head Blight.

Newswise: High school students with disabilities achieve better outcomes in inclusive academic settings
Released: 15-Sep-2022 12:25 PM EDT
High school students with disabilities achieve better outcomes in inclusive academic settings
Indiana University

Indiana high school students with disabilities who spent more time in general education classrooms scored higher on state assessments and were better prepared for postsecondary education and employment opportunities than their peers in less inclusive settings, according to a new study.

Newswise: Reaching national electric vehicle goal unlikely by 2030 without lower prices, better policy
Released: 13-Sep-2022 11:30 AM EDT
Reaching national electric vehicle goal unlikely by 2030 without lower prices, better policy
Indiana University

The U.S. government has set an ambitious national goal of reaching 50 percent penetration of plug-in electric vehicles by 2030, but a new study from researchers at Indiana University shows that the U.S. is unlikely to meet this goal unless electric vehicles become more affordable for consumers.

Newswise: Cigarette smoking more prevalent, harder to quit among rural vs. urban Americans
Released: 8-Sep-2022 10:20 AM EDT
Cigarette smoking more prevalent, harder to quit among rural vs. urban Americans
Indiana University

A new study found that from 2010 to 2020, a larger proportion of rural Americans smoked cigarettes -- and their odds of quitting smoking were lower -- compared to those living in urban areas.

   
Newswise: Motion of DNA linked to its damage response, ability to repair itself
Released: 2-Sep-2022 12:05 PM EDT
Motion of DNA linked to its damage response, ability to repair itself
Indiana University

Indiana University researchers have discovered that the motion of chromatin, the material that DNA is made of, can help facilitate effective repair of DNA damage in the human nucleus -- a finding that could lead to improved cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Newswise: American Academy of Optometry recognizes IU professor for distinguished career
Released: 26-Aug-2022 4:05 PM EDT
American Academy of Optometry recognizes IU professor for distinguished career
Indiana University

Ann E. Elsner has been named the 2022 Charles F. Prentice Medal Award recipient by the American Academy of Optometry. The award is considered the most prestigious of the academy's awards for achievement in research.

Newswise: Research from Indiana University, Princeton finds overwhelming majority of Americans underestimate climate policy support
Released: 26-Aug-2022 11:05 AM EDT
Research from Indiana University, Princeton finds overwhelming majority of Americans underestimate climate policy support
Indiana University

Researchers found that 80%-90% of Americans underestimate public support for climate change policies.

Newswise: Hiding chocolate stashes or Amazon purchases from a partner? ‘Guilty’ purchases may have benefits
Released: 24-Aug-2022 9:45 AM EDT
Hiding chocolate stashes or Amazon purchases from a partner? ‘Guilty’ purchases may have benefits
Indiana University

Do you have a secret stash of chocolates that you keep from your partner, or do you intentionally keep your spouse from knowing about something you bought on Amazon? New research indicates that small but commonly hidden actions such as these may be good for the relationship.

Newswise: IU Ventures invests in IU alumni-founded platform transforming peer-to-peer patient support
Released: 2-Aug-2022 2:05 PM EDT
IU Ventures invests in IU alumni-founded platform transforming peer-to-peer patient support
Indiana University

IU Ventures has invested in InTandem Health, an Indiana University alumni-founded technology company that improve the lives and health of patients and their caregivers by digitally connecting them with individuals who have experienced the same diagnoses.

Newswise: New Social Media Tools Help Public Assess Viral Posts, Check for Bots
Released: 28-Jul-2022 3:45 PM EDT
New Social Media Tools Help Public Assess Viral Posts, Check for Bots
Indiana University

The Observatory on Social Media has released new or updated versions of three no-cost tools to offer insights into social media, including how posts go viral and what accounts are sharing them.

Newswise: AI researchers to help Indiana manufacturers reduce energy use
Released: 28-Jul-2022 2:25 PM EDT
AI researchers to help Indiana manufacturers reduce energy use
Indiana University

IU researchers are using artificial intelligence and machine learning to help small and mid-sized Indiana manufacturers lower their carbon footprints and train students for careers in the emerging field of energy analytics.

   
Newswise: Fast, Efficient COVID-19 Biosensor Under Development
Released: 21-Jul-2022 1:20 PM EDT
Fast, Efficient COVID-19 Biosensor Under Development
Indiana University

IUPUI researchers are developing a "biosensing platform" for COVID-19 that's fast, efficient, accurate and highly sensitive, which could help scientists stay on top of shifting virus variants.

   
Newswise: New Study Explores Role of White Allyship on Self-Esteem of Marginalized Group Members
Released: 13-Jul-2022 3:00 PM EDT
New Study Explores Role of White Allyship on Self-Esteem of Marginalized Group Members
Indiana University

A new study from IUPUI researchers found that Black participants reported higher levels of self-esteem after a white ally confronted a white perpetrator of racial prejudice compared to no confrontation, but their motivations for doing so made a difference.

Newswise: Those with Substance Use Disorder Largely Resilient During the Pandemic, IU Study Finds
Released: 12-Jul-2022 9:50 AM EDT
Those with Substance Use Disorder Largely Resilient During the Pandemic, IU Study Finds
Indiana University

A study by Indiana University faculty found that despite COVID-19 pandemic challenges, those with substance use disorder were largely resilient and employed effective coping mechanisms.

   


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