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"Alexa, open Indiana University News" "Hey Google, talk to Indiana University News"Addressing refugee resettlement barriers in Indiana
August 31, 2022 — A new report by researchers at IU's Center for Research on Inclusion and Social Policy offers insight on how to best support refugee populations in Indiana. View a transcript.
Role of motion in DNA repair and damage response
August 29, 2022 — A multidisciplinary team of IU researchers have discovered that the motion of the material that DNA is made of can help facilitate effective repair of DNA damage. View a transcript.
Think twice about nose picking
August 24, 2022 — An IU environmental scientist explains how picking your nose can introduce germs and contaminants that can make you sick. View a transcript.
Leveraging AI to ease social isolation
August 22, 2022 — An IU human-computer interaction researcher is exploring the use of voice assistants and chat bots to help older adults foster social connections.View a transcript.
Substance use among Indiana youth
August 17, 2022 — A recent survey by IU researchers finds that the past two years have seen some of the largest decreases in substance use among Indiana youth in over 30 years. View a transcript.
Computing privacy for marginalized populations
August 15, 2022 — IU researchers are working to address computer privacy and security issues unique to marginalized and vulnerable populations. View a transcript.
The 'holy grail' of data protection
August 10, 2022 — IU researchers are leading a multi-institution NSF center focused on better protecting data across distributed computing systems. View a transcript.
How musical training impacts cognitive impairment
August 8, 2022 — An IU researcher’s new study shows that past musical training may be protective against cognitive decline in older adults. View a transcript.
Harnessing AI to reduce energy use
August 3, 2022 — IU researchers are using AI and machine learning to help Indiana manufacturers lower their carbon footprints. View a transcript.
What the pandemic taught us about substance use disorder treatment
August 1, 2022 — A new study by IU researchers examines the impact of COVID-19 public health restrictions on people in treatment for substance use disorder. View a transcript.