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"Alexa, open Indiana University News" "Hey Google, talk to Indiana University News"Tips for making staying at home better: wear blue-light glasses, and clean the house!
November 30, 2020 — IU researchers offer helpful tips on how to combat the effects of blue light from screens, and how cleaning the house can boost your health. View a text transcript of the audio.
Navigating the holidays as new parents, and raising generous kids
November 25, 2020 — IU researchers share advice for new parents celebrating their child’s first holiday season, and an IU expert offers tips for teaching children about generosity. View a text transcript for the audio.
Coping with change, and shopping safely
November 23, 2020 — An IU expert discusses ways to help children deal with the impact of COVID-19 on holiday traditions, and IU public-health experts discuss ways to shop safely this holiday season. View a text transcript of the audio.
Staying vigilant, and food insecurity
November 20, 2020 — An IU doctor discusses the need to stay vigilant against COVID-19, and an IU study examines food insecurity among seniors. View a text transcript of the audio.
Cybersecurity, and emotional expression
November 18, 2020 — IU researchers discuss ways to stop big data companies from getting our personal information, and an IU study considers the role of culture, race, and ethnicity in emotion expression. View a text transcript of the audio.
COVID-19 vaccines, and environmental protection
November 16, 2020 — An IU researcher discusses the need to educate the public about potential COVID-19 vaccines, and an IU scientist discusses the potential for big changes to environmental protection when Joe Biden takes the presidential office. View a text transcript of the audio.
Future of the U.S. Economy, and Type 2 diabetes
November 13, 2020 — IU Kelley School economists expect the U.S. economy restart will continue into 2021, and a study from IU School of Medicine scientists suggests most humans are vulnerable to Type 2 diabetes. View a text transcript of the audio.
Tackling tough issues
November 11, 2020 — Hear more about how Indiana University’s Grand Challenges program is working to address environmental change, substance use disorder, and personal health. View a text transcript of the audio.
Diet drinks, and COVID testing
November 9, 2020 — An IU researcher talks about diet drinks and heart health, and other IU researchers have found the recommended nursing home COVID-19 test protocol misses too many asymptomatic workers. View a text transcript of the audio.
Cybersecurity, and a possible twindemic
November 6, 2020 — An IU expert shares how Americans can help improve their cybersecurity, and an IU researcher discusses how the pandemic may make this year’s flu season worse. View a text transcript of the audio.
Imagination in the face of uncertainty, and keeping up our social responsibility
November 4, 2020 —An IU writer says imagination is humans' superpower against strife, and an IUPUI public health specialist urged continued social responsibility. View a text transcript of the audio.
Politician misinformation, and election anxiety
November 2, 2020 — A new IU study shows the impact of politicians spreading misinformation on social media, and an IU expert offers tips for coping with election anxiety. View a text transcript of the audio.