Tracking coordinated disinformation campaigns online made easier with new BotSlayer tool

Indiana University's Observatory on Social Media has launched a new tool, BotSlayer, that instantly detects coordinated attempts to manipulate public opinion using social media.
12-Sep-2019 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Indiana University Kelley School of Business professor Jeff Prince appointed chief economist at FCC

Jeff Prince, a professor in the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, has been appointed as chief economist at the Federal Communications Commission. He will begin work at the commission on Sept. 3.
28-Aug-2019 11:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

IRS Budget Cuts Result in $34.3 Billion in Lost Tax Revenue From Large Firms

Budget cuts at the Internal Revenue Service threaten the agency's effectiveness and have led to billions of dollars in lost tax revenue, new research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business shows.
13-Aug-2019 4:55 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Women and elderly at higher risk of dangerous drug interactions

Indiana University data scientists have found evidence that women and older adults are more likely to be prescribed multiple drugs that interact dangerously.
12-Aug-2019 11:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Kinsey Institute Launches Effort to Collect Data on Sexual Assault, Aggression

The Kinsey Institute has released an updated version of its smartphone app for the anonymous collection of data on sexual behavior that addresses the subject of sexual assault and aggression.
7-Aug-2019 4:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Buying local? Higher price means higher quality in consumers' minds

Why are we willing to pay much more for a six pack of craft beer, a locally produced bottle of wine or a regional brand item, often choosing them over national brands? It's because when people prefer to "buy local," they more frequently base their...
23-Jul-2019 2:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

IU-connected startup enabling precision medicine for mental health, pain

MindX Sciences, a startup founded on science developed at Indiana University, is working to commercialize the first objective tests to assess pain and a number of mental health issues that historically have been difficult to measure.
2-Jul-2019 12:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Puppy love: Choosing the perfect pooch poses challenges similar to dating

Indiana University psychologists who study relationship choice have found that when it comes to picking a canine companion, what people say they want in a dog isn't always in line with what they choose.
25-Jun-2019 11:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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