Indiana University-Bloomington law professors are available to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court's recent 5-4 ruling that child rapists who do not murder their victims cannot be executed.
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Responding to a Physicians for Human Rights report on the torture of terrorism suspects detained by the U.S., Indiana University School of Law--Bloomington Professor Jeannine Bell notes there is little evidence that torture is effective.
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In this Olympics-themed media tip sheet, Indiana University experts discuss the controversial bodysuit in swimming, Tibetan independence, endangered wildlife protection efforts in China, a starting system that could cost U.S. track and field athletes medals, and sports law at the Olympics.
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This issue features books on growing perennial plants, the açaí fruit economy in Brazil, the work of environmental writer Rachel Carson, the IT threat posed by crimeware, the history and mission of philanthropy, Native American place-names in Indiana, the influence of business on public policy in China and the art of teaching music.
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Ray Bloomer, director of education for the National Center on Accessibility at Indiana University, describes the settlement agreement between the U.S. Department of Justice and International Spy Museum as a "wake-up call" to other museums about the importance of making their exhibits and facilities accessible to people with disabilities.
This media tipsheet provides a sample of some of the studies Indiana University researchers are taking to the American College of Sports Medicine's annual conference in Indianapolis May 28-31. Topics include IDing risks for life-threatening falls, college freshmen and heart disease, mood and physical activity, health challenges posed by sedentary jobs and weight loss benefits from contacts with health care professionals.
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A Minnesota case in which an autistic 13-year-old boy was barred from church points to the need for public awareness of autism and the importance of resources and support to enable individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families to take part in day-to-day activities, says Cathy Pratt, director of the Indiana Resource Center for Autism at Indiana University Bloomington.
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Scientists from Indiana University Bloomington and Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis discuss firefighters' health, increasing evidence of iodine deficiencies and the importance of regular eye exams.
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Celebrate summer with the last edition of Lecture Notes for the spring semester. The IU Art Museum features many events from May to August, including the popular Jazz in July concert series. Several conferences will also be hosted at Indiana University Bloomington during the summer months.
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Indiana University experts discuss legal, economic and cultural issues influencing the Democratic presidential primary campaigns of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton as Indiana's influential primary election approaches.
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