- New research shows that some medications commonly taken by older adults -- to treat such ailments as sleep issues, bladder leakage or hypertension -- can cause cognitive impairment when taken continuously for as few as 60 days. The research from the Regenstrief Institute, the IU Center for Aging Research and Wishard-Eskenazi focused on drugs with strong anticholinergic effects.
- Art created by 23 artists with Indiana ties is now on display at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Eye Institute. New pieces have been added to the original 17 pieces of art that were donated or purchased during the public art project’s initial round in 2011, held to coincide with the opening and dedication of the institute.
- The Kinsey Institute and School of Informatics have re-released an app for anonymous reporting of sexual behaviors.
- Scientists heard their first pops in late April during an experiment that searches for signs of dark matter in the form of tiny bubbles. And IU South Bend faculty, students, local scientists and teachers are playing a part in the groundbreaking experiments.
- IU South Bend professor Jerry Hinnefeld describes plans for a new rooftop observatory on campus. "I expect it (the observatory) to be a draw and a strong selling point for the department and campus," Hinnefeld said.
- Read a digest of some recent news at IU campuses throughout the state.
