Research

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Temple researchers discover 35 new species of lizards on Caribbean islands
In a single publication, 35 new species of forest lizards, all from islands in the Caribbean, have been defined, more than half threatened with extinction.
December 18, 2024
Susannah Anderson and Sarah Bauerle Bass
The power of perception: Temple research looks at how college students view vaccine mandates
Research from Temple University’s College of Public Health gives insight into the importance of communicating information about vaccines.
December 17, 2024
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Temple University awarded $7.5 million from PCORI for new research study
The Patient-centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) has awarded Temple University $7.5 million for a new study led by Professor Beth Pfeiffer and her team.
December 11, 2024
Temple professor studies impact of interest rates on disaster recovery loans
Study co-authored by Fox School of Business Professor Benjamin Collier finds that household borrowers are sensitive to the interest rates of disaster loans.
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Tick tock: Temple research examines effects of wasting employees’ time at work
New research from Temple University identifies counterproductive behaviors that undermine the workplace when employees’ time is wasted.
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Temple professor helps raise bar for children’s media content
New report from Temple professor provides guidance on creating quality media content for children.
Joydeep Srivastava pictured behind a white wall with tons of brand logos.
New study shows how innovation helps new brands stay ‘on brand’
A study from Temple faculty member Joydeep Srivastava shows how consumers associate newer brands with being more innovative than older ones.
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Trailblazing new Temple research center will make batteries safer
Temple’s new Center for Battery Safety is one of the only labs in the world to focus its research on the safety of batteries when they fail or crash.
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Houston, we have a blueprint! Tyler professor’s book explores early NASA infrastructure
Jeffrey Nesbit’s new book answers questions about the architecture, infrastructure and aesthetic decisions that shaped NASA’s early space complexes.
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Temple honors State Senator Ryan Aument for his support of groundbreaking research with award ceremony
State Senator Ryan Aument was honored with an award for support of Temple's research in cancer genetics and biomarkers, among others.
Crystal Reeck pictured.
No regrets: New Temple study shows how to reimagine past feelings of regret
A study from Temple faculty member Crystal Reeck encourages individuals to rethink how they see past regrets.
Engineering researchers at Temple
College of Engineering team working towards a pickleball noise solution
Temple University faculty and PhD candidate are testing an absorptive sound barrier optimized for pickleball noise.
Robin Kolodny pictured.
Uncovering the complex history of campaign finance
Temple faculty member Robin Kolodny has written a new book that details the complexities of campaign finance