Indiana University astrobiologist named planetary protection officer at NASA

Indiana University astrobiologist Lisa Pratt has been named to a NASA position responsible for protecting the planet from microscopic threats originating on other planets.

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From the Desk: Arts and Humanities Council looks ahead to Mexico Remixed festival and Granfalloon

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IU exhibition explores local, global impact of Richard Lugar, Indiana's longest-serving U.S. senator

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New online system allows IU personnel to disclose inventions, the first step to commercialization

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IU Media School names director of new investigative journalism center

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Indiana University statement on White House free speech order

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International research: Collaborating to study the crisis of religious authority in Islam

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Indiana University announces 2019 commencement speakers, honorary degree recipients

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IU students advance their high-tech companies by winning Bloomington competition

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Indiana Rural Opioid Consortium seeking residents' input to guide opioid use disorder initiatives

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Child care software startup MomentPath receives $150,000 investment from Innovate Indiana Fund

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