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Released: 17-Jun-2019 3:05 PM EDT
Public Opinion Data Offers Insights Into Transgender Issues
Indiana University

In the first national public opinion survey of its kind, sociologists from Indiana University, University of Maryland and Ohio State University found evidence that undermines some of the primary arguments used to restrict the rights of transgender Americans.

Released: 4-Jun-2019 3:05 PM EDT
Cancer researchers earn $4.1 million Cancer Moonshot grant to develop immunotherapy treatments for children, adolescents
Indiana University

A team of researchers from Indiana University and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center have been awarded a $4.1 million National Cancer Institute “Cancer Moonshot” grant to develop immunotherapy treatments for cancer in children and adolescents, especially those with leukemia.

Released: 30-May-2019 12:05 PM EDT
Environmental Expert Addresses Plan to Combat Lyme Disease, Tick-borne Illness
Indiana University

An environmental expert is available to comment on the need to fund research to combat tick-borne illnesses.

     
Released: 24-May-2019 4:00 PM EDT
Climate Expert Shares Perspective on US Political Polarization Around Climate Change
Indiana University

A climate expert is available to comment on U.S. political polarization around climate change as revealed by a recently released report from the Yale Climate Communication Center.

   
Released: 24-May-2019 12:05 PM EDT
Building a better salt trap: Scientists synthesize a molecular 'cage' to capture chloride
Indiana University

Indiana University researchers have synthesized a powerful new molecule to trap chloride salts. The technology has the potential to reduce the seepage of this pollutant into freshwater systems, which is a threat to drinkable water across the globe.

2-May-2019 4:05 PM EDT
Peering into the past, scientists discover bacteria transformed a viral threat to survive
Indiana University

A study led by Indiana University researchers reports the first evidence of bacteria stealing genetic material from their own worst enemy, bacteriophages, and transforming it to survive.

5-May-2019 7:00 AM EDT
Experts available to comment on landmark report on climate change, risk of extinction
Indiana University

Indiana University experts are available to comment on the 40-page summary of the Services's Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services released today by the Intergovernmental Panel for Biodiversity and Ecosystem.

Released: 17-Apr-2019 1:05 PM EDT
Digitization Experts Available to Comment on Notre Dame Cathedral Restoration
Indiana University

Indiana University experts in art history, digital preservation and historical collections are available to comment on the potential role of high-resolution photography, digitization and other high-tech preservation methods in the restoration of the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris.

   
Released: 15-Apr-2019 12:05 AM EDT
Transparency From Charities About How Funds Are Used Builds Trust and Increases Giving
Indiana University

Charitable and humanitarian organizations are increasingly tapping into a $30 billion crowdfunding market, not only to raise funds but to build donors' trust by being more transparent, according to research from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business.

   
Released: 4-Apr-2019 1:05 PM EDT
Tweeting while viewing doesn't diminish TV advertising's reach and often leads to online shopping
Indiana University

People watching "social shows" like "Dancing with the Stars" or "The Bachelor" on television and simultaneously sharing their views on Twitter are more likely to be committed to the program and shop online, according to new research from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business.

Released: 1-Mar-2019 2:05 PM EST
New chemical probes advance search for new antibiotics
Indiana University

Researchers at Indiana University have invented a new method to observe bacterial build cell walls in real time that could contribute to the search for new antibacterial drugs.

   
Released: 21-Feb-2019 11:05 AM EST
IU research finds believing in yourself can backfire when investing in equity crowdfunded ventures
Indiana University

Normally, it's good to believe in yourself. But research from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business indicates that it can be bad advice for amateurs investing online in unregulated, sometimes risky, equity crowdfunded ventures.

Released: 12-Feb-2019 10:05 AM EST
Grant Thornton to help create risk assessment and management institute at Indiana University
Indiana University

Indiana University has announced a $3 million gift from Grant Thornton LLP, a leading consulting and accounting firm. The gift will establish the Grant Thornton Institute for Data Exploration for Risk Assessment and Management, or GT-IDEA, an interdisciplinary institute that will span IU Bloomington's Kelley School of Business, School of Public and Environmental Affairs and School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering.

   
Released: 28-Jan-2019 8:05 AM EST
The hidden treasure of digital piracy? It can boost bottom line for manufacturers, retailers
Indiana University

HBO's popular television series "Game of Thrones" returns in April, but millions of fans continue to illegally download the program, giving it the dubious distinction of being the most pirated program. Many may wonder why the TV network hasn't taken a more aggressive approach to combating illegal streaming services and downloaders. Perhaps it is because the benefits to the company outweigh the consequences. Research analysis by faculty in Indiana University's Kelley School of Business and two other schools found that a moderate level of piracy can have a positive impact on the bottom line for both the manufacturer and the retailer -- and not at the expense of consumers.

Released: 22-Jan-2019 1:05 PM EST
IU Study Predicts How Air Pollutants From U.S. Forest Soils Will Increase with Climate Change
Indiana University

Scientists predict that certain regions of the United States will experience higher levels of pollutants that cause smog, acid rain and respiratory problems due changes in forest soils from climate change.

   
Released: 14-Jan-2019 8:05 AM EST
Alumnus, partner create LGBTQ+ scholarship for IU Kelley School of Business students with $2.2M gift
Indiana University

A new transformative scholarship program for LGBTQ+ students at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business is being made possible through a $2.2 million gift from alumnus Doug Hamilton and his partner of 35 years, Don Vossburg, of Noblesville, Indiana.

Released: 7-Jan-2019 8:05 AM EST
IU alumnus' $2 million gift will help more Kelley School of Business students study abroad
Indiana University

Thanks to a $2 million gift from alumnus Jim Perschbacher, more students in Indiana University's Kelley School of Business will be able to gain broader global experience through studying abroad.

Released: 20-Dec-2018 11:05 AM EST
IU study aims to better understand repetitive head impacts in sports
Indiana University

A new study by Indiana University researchers has found that eyeball and eyelid movement, or oculomotor function, which is used to detect symptomless brain injury, can be impaired by mild, repetitive head impacts in football players. But the function may adapt mid-season, even as athletes continue to incur head impacts.



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