Research

August 2026

Monica Wadwa pictured.

Aug. 26, 2026

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New study examines users’ preferences for AI-generated recommendations

A new study from Temple University examines what makes a person more likely to accept AI […]

Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, center, and research collaborators are part of a multi-institutional team working alongside educators to study and refine Active Playful Learning for use in elementary classrooms.

Aug. 19, 2026

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Temple-led study finds Active Playful Learning shows promise in classrooms

After three years of testing a new approach to teaching in elementary classrooms across […]

Image of PhD candidate Sadia Afrin Purba and electrical and computer engineering graduate student Md Abdullah Al Mamun.

Aug. 5, 2026

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What is quantum computing? Temple researchers explain computing’s next frontier

By Casey Tinney

Quantum computing is often associated with futuristic science and mathematics, but what it actually […]

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Aug. 4, 2026

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New Temple study suggests remote work, not AI, may be hurting young job seekers

Young people entering the job market in 2026 are having a tough time. ZipRecruiter reports that […]

July 2026

Image of Stephen Maund, Li Bai and Kyle McGinley

Jul. 22, 2026

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Temple partners with local business to support manufacturing in Pennsylvania

For decades, globalization and lower labor costs overseas have put pressure on American […]

June 2026

Xinghua Mindy Shi in front of a white board

Jun. 15, 2026

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Next-generation computing powers dementia-focused AI research

By Lina Duffy

What if we could better anticipate how a disease like Alzheimer’s evolves and […]

Elina Hur, assistant professor of marketing at Temple University's Fox School of Business, found that consumers are more likely to commit to a choice when they feel their search efforts have paid off.

Jun. 10, 2026

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Why consumers are more likely to commit to purchases they work to find

The reason, Hur said, comes down to what researchers call perceived effort payoff, or the […]

May 2026

Temple doctoral student Meghan Robertson partnered with Half Mad Honey to study how therapeutic beekeeping may support mental wellness among older adults.

May 26, 2026

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Therapeutic beekeeping offers older adults a new path to mental wellness

Dressed in protective suits and surrounded by the steady hum of thousands of bees, a group of […]

Temple researcher Jorge Gomez-Deza is pictured in his lab at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine.

May 19, 2026

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New study identifies ‘domino effect’ behind brain cell death

Imagine a row of dominoes. When one falls, the result is a long cascade as each domino topples […]

Bench Ansfield

May 15, 2026

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Assistant professor of history named finalist for Pulitzer

Since its publication in September 2025, Assistant Professor of History Bench Ansfield’s debut book […]

Santiago Orrego and Carolina Montoya

May 13, 2026

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Temple discovery is giving humans and dogs healthier smiles

By Lina Duffy

Periodontal disease is one of the most common health problems in both people and pets, contributing […]

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May 12, 2026

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Temple research may help scientists better prepare for future pandemics

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 outbreak, there was much speculation over how the virus called […]