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"Alexa, open Indiana University News" "Hey Google, talk to Indiana University News"Precursor Alzheimer’s symptoms, and non-fungible tokens
April 29, 2022 — IU School of Medicine researchers are studying why precursor symptoms to Alzheimer’s, like apathy and irritability, exist and how they relate to memory loss, and an IU law professor explains the pitfalls of non-fungible tokens. View a transcript.
Thwarting counterfeiting, and vaccine hesitancy
April 27, 2022 — An IU graduate student is working to combat counterfeit goods, medicines and electronics, and IU researchers find a correlation between misinformation posted online and vaccine hesitancy. View a transcript.
Assessing substance use disorder, and new fault lines
April 25, 2022 — IU School of Medicine researchers develop an online assessment tool for substance use disorder, and IU geologists discover a possible new fault line in southern Indiana. View a transcript.
Helpful microbes, and virtual reality
April 22, 2022 — IU researchers are studying how microbes can make plants withstand drought, and a team from IUPUI is developing lessons using virtual reality to support an IT training program for people experiencing financial insecurity. View a transcript.
Concussion study, and creating viable startups
April 20, 2022 — The CARE Consortium, of which IU is a part, receives a 5-year extension to study long-term effects of head impact injury, and the IU Faculty Startup Accelerator Program helps turn ideas and research into viable businesses. View a transcript.
Cybersecurity, and Latinx opera
April 18, 2022 — An IU-led study surveys the extent to which public- and private-sector organizations are prepared for a cybersecurity attack, and an IU professor studies contemporary Latinx opera. View a transcript.
Indiana’s anti-Black history, and pediatric COVID-19 vaccines
April 15, 2022 — Students in IUPUI’s Public History Program research and share stories of anti-Black violence in Indiana, and an IU School of Medicine pediatric researcher urges parents to vaccinate their children against COVID-19 infection. View a transcript.
Cold cases, and Indiana’s population growth
April 13, 2022 — An IU genetics researcher helps crack cold cases using readily available genealogical information, and a new study finds COVID-19 took a huge toll on Indiana’s population in 2021. View a transcript.
Oral vaccines, and predicting lead exposure
April 11, 2022 — IU researchers are developing a first-of-its kind combination rotavirus-norovirus oral vaccine, and researchers are working with communities in Indiana and North Carolina to develop a predictive tool for lead exposure. View a transcript.
Aphasia, and vaccine protection for cancer patients
April 8, 2022 — IU researchers are designing an app that improves communication for aphasia diagnosis and treatment, and a new study examines COVID-19 breakthrough risk for vaccinated patients with cancer. View a transcript.
Cybersecurity threats, and AI in the classroom
April 6, 2022 — An IU cybersecurity expert shares guidance for protecting against cyberattacks, and an IU informatics lecturer is teaching AI by using AI. View a transcript.
Solar energy, and Indiana’s water supply
April 4, 2022 — An IUPUI researcher is working to harness the power of the sun directly from space, and an IU research project is exploring what Indiana’s water supply may look like in the future. View a transcript.
Racial justice protests, and helping refugees
April 1, 2022 — New research reveals an overlooked impact of racial justice protests on public discourse, and IU researchers say a partnership between humanitarian organizations and governments is essential for providing cash assistance to refugees. View a transcript.