Brood X is coming. Millions upon millions of red-eyed cicadas are about to reemerge, predicted to be especially intense in Southern Indiana. IU biologists offer some guidance on what to expect.
The coming of Brood X: IU experts tell us what to expect
Improving farm ownership among marginalized groups
Beginning farmers face obstacles such as land access, which are compounded for farmers of color and women. An IU research team from the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs aims to aid rural communities by helping a new generation of farmers enter the field.
Read more about the research into improving farm ownership among marginalized groups
Blow flies may be key to tracking ecosystem change
A wealth of information provided by blow flies may revolutionize the way biologists investigate global ecosystem issues, especially in the era of climate change, according to research from IUPUI's School of Science.
Read more about the research into blow flies and ecosystem change
Does competition leave a lasting mark on the brain?
IU researchers found that competition among female songbirds changed brain activity related to energy and aggression, with some effects lasting for days. Results of the study demonstrate the potential of competition’s lasting impact on the brain and are published in "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences."
Read more about the study into competition among female songbirds
'Heroes' make Indiana healthier, more sustainable place
IU's Environmental Resilience Institute has honored 13 Hoosier Resilience Heroes for contributions to their communities and the environment, including growing sustainable food, promoting environmental justice, advancing clean energy, and more.
Read more about the honored Hoosier Resilience Heroes and their contributionsIU research in the news
Resources and events
- Upcoming events of interest:
- An Introduction to Amazon Web Services for Research, April 26, 3:30 p.m.
- 2021 Distinguished Faculty Research Lecture, with Bernice Pescosolido, April 29, 12:00 p.m.
- The State of Aging in Central Indiana report provides actionable information, an interactive data dashboard, research briefs, and more about the lives of adults age 55 and older, the fastest growing demographic in Central Indiana. The report was prepared by the Polis Center at IUPUI, IU Center for Aging Research, and IU Public Policy Institute's Center for Research on Inclusion and Social Policy, in partnership with the Central Indiana Senior Fund.
- The IU Emergency Equity Fund for Research is still accepting applications for funds to support certain research-related needs not already met by existing funding sources. Apply online.
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