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Forbidden Friends Become Former Friends After Moms Voice Disapproval

By | May 20, 2026

An Â鶹ŮÀÉ study of nearly 400 children ages 9 to 14 found that when mothers strongly disapprove of a child's friends, those friendships are more likely to collapse as trust, closeness and support begin to erode.

Â鶹ŮÀÉ Engineer Earns U.S. Patent for Human-AI Manufacturing System

By | May 19, 2026

An Â鶹ŮÀÉ engineering researcher has earned a U.S. patent for a human-AI manufacturing system that lets workers remotely operate equipment using sensors, AI and real-time communication tools.

Report: Energy Prices Hikes Exacerbate Broader Inflation Problem

By | May 19, 2026

Inflation doubled in March as energy prices and nominal spending increased, according to two economists from Â鶹ŮÀÉ.

PMOS Doesn't End at Menopause and Neither Should Its Care

By | May 18, 2026

Â鶹ŮÀÉ researchers reviewed more than 2,200 studies on Polyendocrine Metabolic Syndrome (formerly Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and found lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are the best supported therapies.

Â鶹ŮÀÉ's Dana J. Vouglitois Receives Prestigious Fulbright IEA Award

By | May 15, 2026

Dana J. Vouglitois in Â鶹ŮÀÉ's Office of Technology Development has received a Fulbright U.S.-France award to explore global technology transfer and research partnerships in France.

Â鶹ŮÀÉ's CA-AI Secures $2.2M AFRL Grant for Next-Gen Autonomous Systems

By | May 14, 2026

Â鶹ŮÀÉ engineering researchers have received a $2.25 million U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory grant to develop autonomous systems that collaborate, sense and make real-time decisions in complex environments.

Report: Freight Market Faces Truck Shortages, Record Prices

By | May 14, 2026

The freight market has entered uncharted territory, with trucks simultaneously scarcer and more expensive, according to a new logistics report.

Â鶹ŮÀÉ Study Maps Brain Blueprint of a Fly's Split-Second Great Escape

By | May 13, 2026

A new Â鶹ŮÀÉ study maps the first neural blueprint behind a fly's lightning-fast escape reflexes, offering new insight into how brains rapidly coordinate movement.

60% of U.S. Teens Have Tried AI Chatbots, 11.4% Use Them Daily

By | May 12, 2026

A first-of-its-kind national Â鶹ŮÀÉ study shows teens are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for romantic companionship and advice, while many also report troubling and potentially harmful interactions.

BEPI Poll: Hispanic Consumer Confidence Drops Sharply in First Quarter

By | May 11, 2026

A majority of Hispanic consumers say their financial situation has gotten worse over the past year, a reversal from just three months ago, according to a new poll from Â鶹ŮÀÉ's BEPI

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