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Released: 30-Nov-2018 10:25 AM EST
Notre Dame unveils largest Mach 6 quiet hypersonic test facility in US
University of Notre Dame

The $5.4 million project is the first step in a partnership between Notre Dame and Purdue University to develop multiple hypersonic tunnels.

Released: 29-Nov-2018 11:05 AM EST
Small Changes to Cafeteria Design Can Get Kids to Eat Healthier, New Assessment Tool Finds
University of Notre Dame

New research from the University of Notre Dame suggests ways to approach this problem in elementary school cafeterias, especially for high-risk and underserved student populations.

   
Released: 14-Nov-2018 2:05 PM EST
Holiday retail outlook: Retailers partnering with Silicon Valley to lure consumers back into stores
Indiana University

Amid an expected stronger year for holiday shopping, some traditional retailers are partnering with Silicon Valley tech companies to create strategies that they hope will draw consumers into stores during this season and beyond.

   
Released: 13-Nov-2018 3:05 PM EST
Report Reveals Colombian Peace Agreement’s Gender Perspective Is Innovative, but Seeing Delays
University of Notre Dame

A new report published on October 31 reveals that stipulations in Colombia’s Peace Accord centered on gender equality and women’s rights are being implemented, but more slowly than other provisions within the accord.

Released: 13-Nov-2018 10:05 AM EST
'Waltzing' nanoparticles could advance search for more effective drug delivery methods
Indiana University

IU scientists have found that drug-delivering nanoparticles attach to their targets differently based upon their position in time. The discovery could improve methods for screening drugs for therapeutic effectiveness.

   
Released: 12-Nov-2018 11:05 AM EST
Indiana University among first to endorse Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace
Indiana University

Indiana University has joined in endorsing the Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace, a document calling for international cooperation in the realm of cybersecurity, presented today by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Paris Peace Forum.

   
Released: 8-Nov-2018 11:05 AM EST
Researchers awarded $2.3 million to continue studies on chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
Indiana University

Indiana University cancer researchers who have been working to lessen the debilitating side effects caused by chemotherapy have been awarded $2.3 million to continue their studies.

   
Released: 5-Nov-2018 11:05 AM EST
Study: When corporate insiders sell stock at a loss, watch out
University of Notre Dame

A new paper by the University of Notre Dame’s Peter Kelly takes a rigorous look at the predictive power of insider trading — not the illegal kind, which is based on access to information not in the public domain, but the normal trading activities of corporate executives.

Released: 1-Nov-2018 3:05 PM EDT
U.S. Poverty Numbers Continue to Decline, Researchers Find
University of Notre Dame

New poverty dashboard developed by professors James Sullivan of the University of Notre Dame and Bruce Meyer of the the University of Chicago visualizes more accurate overview of poverty.

31-Oct-2018 9:30 AM EDT
Kelley School: U.S. Economy to Remain Strong Through Most of 2019, with Output Averaging 3 Percent
Indiana University

Higher than expected economic growth in 2018 should continue into next year, with U.S. output averaging 3 percent and continued strong gains in domestic job growth. Indiana will continue to outperform the nation, with output growing at a rate of 3.2 percent, according to a forecast presented today (Nov. 1) by Indiana University's Kelley School of Business.

Released: 29-Oct-2018 3:25 PM EDT
Scientists Neutralize Reactive Nitrogen Molecules to Enhance Cancer Immunotherapy
University of Notre Dame

Researchers at the University of Notre Dame studying tumors in prostate cancer models found that nitration of an amino acid can inhibit T-cell activation, thwarting the T-cell’s ability to kill cancer cells.

   
Released: 25-Oct-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Study finds yo-yo dieting increases lifespan in mice compared to staying obese
Indiana University

A new study co-led by Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington found that mice who repeatedly lost and regained weight, also known as weight cycling or "yo-yo dieting," lived significantly longer than their obese counterparts -- and in some cases even lived longer than mice who lost weight and kept it off permanently.

Released: 23-Oct-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Election 'turnout gap' between white and nonwhite voters is large and decisive, book shows
Indiana University

The gap in voter turnout between white and nonwhite citizens is large and growing, resulting in profound challenges for American democracy, according to a new research-based book by an Indiana University political scientist.

Released: 18-Oct-2018 5:05 PM EDT
NIH awards Indiana University $1.55M to improve chronic-disease management
Indiana University

The National Institutes of Health have awarded Indiana University $1.55 million to support the creation of myAURA, an easy-to-use web service for epilepsy patients.

15-Oct-2018 3:20 PM EDT
American College of Sports Medicine, U.S. Center for SafeSport Partner to End Abuse in Sports
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

The American College of Sports Medicine and the U.S. Center for SafeSport announce a formal partnership today that will allow the two organizations to leverage their strengths and address the growing issue of abuse among athletes.

Released: 15-Oct-2018 8:05 AM EDT
Notre Dame Releases Climate Vulnerability Assessment of More Than 270 US Cities
University of Notre Dame

The Urban Adaptation Assessment is an open-source, free measurement and analysis tool that explores a city’s ability to adapt and readiness for adaptation to climate change.

Released: 12-Oct-2018 8:05 AM EDT
Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Bill Signed into Law
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

President Donald Trump has signed into law HR 302/S. 808, which includes the Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act that now paves the way for sports medicine practitioners to work across state lines with liability protections.

Released: 11-Oct-2018 1:05 PM EDT
Stringent password policies help prevent fraud, study finds
Indiana University

An Indiana University study finds stringent password rules that encourage longer and more complicated passwords significantly lower the risk of personal data breaches, especially among employees at large organizations that handle sensitive data, like universities.

   
Released: 8-Oct-2018 1:05 PM EDT
Even when presented with facts, supported by evidence, many people choose not to believe them
Indiana University

In an era of fact-checking and "alternative facts," many people simply choose not to believe research findings and other established facts, according to a new paper co-authored by a professor at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business.

4-Oct-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Consumers willing to pay more for sustainably brewed beer, study finds
Indiana University

More and more breweries are investing in practices to save energy and reduce greenhouse gases. Will it pay off? A study by Indiana University researchers suggests it may.

   
Released: 4-Oct-2018 10:00 AM EDT
ACSM, EXOS Announce Partnership to Enhance Fitness Industry
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

American College of Sports Medicine continued its aggressive partnership expansion strategy by announcing a new agreement with EXOS, a leader in workplace wellness and human performance for more than two decades.

Released: 3-Oct-2018 2:30 PM EDT
New U.S. Report Card Reveals Near-Failing Grade for Physical Activity in Children, Youth
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

The National Physical Activity Plan Alliance (NPAPA) released its 2018 United States Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. The Report Card includes grades for nine specific indicators, individual state data, and recommendations for how grades can be improved.

   
Released: 3-Oct-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Fathers’ postnatal hormone levels predict later caregiving, study shows
University of Notre Dame

Dads whose cortisol levels were elevated while they held their newborns on the day of their birth – either skin to skin or clothed – were more likely to be involved with indirect care and play with their infants in the first months of their lives.

Released: 27-Sep-2018 4:30 PM EDT
American College of Sports Medicine and Exercise Is Medicine Initiative Support UN Commitment to Reducing Noncommunicable Disease
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and its Exercise Is Medicine Global Health Initiative (EIM) applaud today’s United Nations High-Level Meeting (HLM) on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs).

   
Released: 27-Sep-2018 7:00 AM EDT
American College of Sports Medicine and ecoAmerica Team Up on New Active Transportation Program to Support the Health of Americans and our Climate
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) announced today a formal partnership with ecoAmerica’s Climate for Health program, to empower better health outcomes for Americans and our climate.

Released: 25-Sep-2018 3:05 PM EDT
MEDIA ADVISORY: Report Card on Children and Youth Physical Activity to Be Released
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

The National Physical Activity Plan Alliance (NPAPA) will release its 2018 United States Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth.

Released: 25-Sep-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Indiana University Study: Restricting Protein From Diets May Improve Response to Immunotherapy
Indiana University

Restricting protein from a cancer patient’s diet may enhance the response to immunotherapy, according to an Indiana University cancer physician researcher.

   
Released: 25-Sep-2018 11:20 AM EDT
Sidestepping the pitfalls of overconfidence with plausible deniability
University of Notre Dame

Although confidence can serve as both a blessing and a curse, new research from the University of Notre Dame shows how people can reap the rewards without risking the social penalties for overconfidence.

Released: 25-Sep-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Study finds that enzymes 'partner up' to accelerate cancer, aging diseases
Indiana University

Indiana University researchers have identified cellular processes that appear to supercharge both the growth and shrinkage of the chemical "caps" on chromosomes that control aging, called telomeres.

Released: 24-Sep-2018 3:55 PM EDT
Researchers Study Presence of Fluorinated Chemicals in Firefighter Clothing
University of Notre Dame

Scientists at the University of Notre Dame will begin an independent study of turnout gear worn by firefighters after initial samples tested positive for fluorine.

Released: 19-Sep-2018 7:05 AM EDT
College Students Have Unequal Access to Reliable Technology, Study Finds
Indiana University

Smartphones and laptops seem ubiquitous at U.S. universities, but there is still a "digital divide," with some students less likely than others to have consistent access to reliable technology, according to a study co-authored by an Indiana University sociologist.

Released: 18-Sep-2018 1:05 PM EDT
Study Uncovers New Hurdle for Developing Immunotherapies
University of Notre Dame

The discovery made by Notre Dame researchers and their collaborators tosses a new wrench into the process of building better molecules to develop immunotherapies

   
Released: 17-Sep-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Capitalizing on sleep-wake cycle can drastically increase digital ad profits from social media, study shows
University of Notre Dame

New Notre Dame research shows digital content platforms can increase traffic to their websites from social media and boost digital ad profits by at least 8 percent, simply by aligning their posting schedules with target audiences’ sleep-wake cycles.

Released: 17-Sep-2018 9:00 AM EDT
Notre Dame’s Muñoz to speak at Justice Department’s Forum on Free Speech in Higher Education
University of Notre Dame

Vincent Phillip Muñoz is among the academics chosen to participate in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Forum on Free Speech in Higher Education on Monday (Sept. 17) in Washington, D.C.

Released: 13-Sep-2018 4:45 PM EDT
Study Confirms Adopting Truth Commissions and Justice Measures in Post-Authoritarian Regimes Lowers Homicide Rates
University of Notre Dame

According to new research led by Notre Dame Associate Professor Guillermo Trejo, nations that adopt transitional justice measures, such as truth commissions and judicial prosecutions for past human rights violations, experience lower homicide rates and lower levels of criminal violence.

Released: 13-Sep-2018 10:15 AM EDT
Energy E3 to Build Innovation Center, Increase Access to Sustainable Energy in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
University of Notre Dame

Researchers at Notre Dame with counterparts in Uganda, Rwanda and Nigeria are working to bridge the gap through a program called Energy E3 — Empowering Nations to Power Their Nation, with plans underway for an inaugural energy innovation center in Uganda.

Released: 12-Sep-2018 4:05 PM EDT
Physicists Awarded $2 Million to Investigate Neutrons
Indiana University

Physicists at Indiana University have been awarded $2 million from the National Science Foundation to lead an experiment on neutrons that could resolve a fundamental mystery about the universe.



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