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Research Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for Friday April 12, 2024 ( 292 items )  
14th Annual BEAR Day to Showcase Research, Special Projects in Macon
MACON, Georgia, April 12 (TNSres) -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Jennifer Fairfield-Williams Mercer University will hold its 14th annual Breakthroughs in Engagement, Arts and Research (BEAR) Day on April 18-19, on Mercer's Macon campus to showcase outstanding student research and special projects from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Business, College of Education, School of Music, College of Health Professions and School of Engineering. BEAR Day will fe  more
A Rare Opportunity: OAIRE Researchers Use Eclipse to Gather Atmospheric Data
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 12 (TNSres) -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University's Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education used the 2024 total solar eclipse path as an opportunity to improve weather forecasting. Sixteen OSU students and faculty members were joined by NASA representatives at the Choctaw Nation Community Center in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. They conducted research as part of the NASA National Eclipse Balloon Program. The tea  more
Aalto University: New Method of Measuring Qubits Promises Ease of Scalability in a Microscopic Package
AALTO, Finland, April 12 (TNSres) -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Aalto University researchers are the first in the world to measure qubits with ultrasensitive thermal detectors--thus evading the Heisenberg uncertainty principle * * * Chasing ever-higher qubit counts in near-term quantum computers constantly demands new feats of engineering. Among the troublesome hurdles of this scaling-up race is refining how qubits are measured. Devices called parametric ampli  more
Aalto University: Researchers Investigate How AI Could Better Understand Humans
AALTO, Finland, April 12 (TNSres) -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Antti Oulasvirta has received a EUR 2.5 million Advanced Grant by the European Research Council (ERC) for the study of user models. * * * Technology is an enormous resource for humanity, but it is still underutilised. According to Aalto University professor Antti Oulasvirta one of the biggest reasons is that computers have a poor understanding of human behaviour, thought processes and experiences.   more
AAMC, NMA Announce Innovation Grants to Address Shortage of Black Men in Medicine
WASHINGTON, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following news: The Action Collaborative for Black Men in Medicine - an initiative of the Association of American Medical Colleges and the National Medical Association - is launching the Illinois Black Men in Medicine Innovation Grant. The grant program aims to foster diversity and inclusion in the medical field and address the critical shortage of Black male physicians. It is co-sponsored by Blue Cross and  more
AAPA Launches PAthways Program to Foster Diversity Within PA Profession
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 12 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Physician Associates issued the following news release: The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) announces the launch of PAthways, an initiative aimed at fostering diversity within the PA profession. Backed by a Communities in Action for Health Equity grant from Pfizer, PAthways marks a significant step toward building a more inclusive healthcare workforce by seeking to diversify one of the fastest growing healthcare   more
ADT to Release First Quarter 2024 Financial Results on April 25
GLENDALE, California, April 12 (TNSres) -- ADT, a provider of security and automation solutions for homes and businesses, issued the following news on April 11, 2024: ADT Inc. (NYSE: ADT) will release its first quarter 2024 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Following the release, management will host a conference call at 10 a.m. ET to discuss the financial results and lead a question-and-answer session. Participants may listen to a live webcast through the   more
After One Year of Conflict in Sudan, a New Report Released by IRC Highlights the Faces of the World's Worst Displacement Crisis
NEW YORK, April 12 (TNSres) -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release: One year after fighting broke out between rival factions of Sudan's military, the conflict in Sudan has had catastrophic impacts on almost every aspect of day-to-day life in the country. The ongoing fighting has resulted in significant loss of life, with over 14,700 people killed and almost 30,000 injured. More than 8.2 million people have fled their homes since the conflict started on April 15,  more
Akamai Technologies To Hold First Quarter 2024 Investor Conference Call On Thursday, May 9, at 4:30 PM ET
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 12 (TNSres) -- Akamai Technologies, a provider of content delivery network services, issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cloud company that powers and protects life online, announced today that the company will hold a conference call for investors on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. ET. The call will include the company's first quarter 2024 financial results and may include forward-looking financia  more
Ala. Commerce Secretary: Montgomery Whitewater Takes Center Stage as New Development Strategies Take Shape
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, April 12 (TNSres) -- Alabama Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair issued the following news on April 11, 2024: Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair joined a team from Innovate Alabama today for a tour of Montgomery Whitewater, a world-class recreational facility that's now hosting Olympic athletes, as Alabama business development leaders consider new approaches to spark economic growth. McNair, who is spearheading the creation of a new state economic development strategic plan, said  more
Alfred Wegener Institute: No Two Worms are Alike
BREMERHAVEN, Germany, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research issued the following news release: * * * New study confirms that even the simplest marine organisms tend to be individualistic * * * Sport junkie or couch potato? Always on time or often late? The animal kingdom, too, is home to a range of personalities, each with its own lifestyle. In a study just released in the journal PLOS Biology, a team led by Soren Hafker and Kristin   more
Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environment: Nurses Applaud First-Ever National Standard to Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Drinking Water
WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSres) -- The Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environment issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the first-ever national, legally enforceable, scientifically supported drinking water standard to protect communities from exposure to harmful per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as 'forever chemicals.' Under this standard, EPA is establishing legally enforceable levels, or "maximum con  more
American Library Association Launches Reader. Voter. Ready. Campaign to Equip Libraries for 2024 Elections
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 12 (TNSres) -- The American Library Association issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: * * * ALA asks readers, voters to pledge participation in 2024 elections on Take Action for Libraries Day * * * Today the American Library Association (ALA) kicks off its Reader. Voter. Ready. campaign, calling on advocates to sign a pledge to be registered, informed and ready to vote in all local, state and federal elections in 2024. ALA President Emily Drabinski s  more
American Library Association: Newly Updated Handbook of Library Architecture
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 12 (TNSres) -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The second edition of "The Practical Handbook of Library Architecture," published by ALA Editions, covers everything from planning completely new library buildings to small remodeling projects. Library directors, board members, and planning professionals will want this newly updated resource close at hand before, during, and after any library construction project. With a dash of humor, au  more
American Lung Association: New Study Reveals Little Progress Made on State Medicaid Programs Offering Comprehensive Quit Smoking Treatments Without Barriers
WASHINGTON, April 12 (TNSres) -- The American Lung Association issued the following news release: Today, the American Lung Association, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), released an article in the journal Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report titled, "State Medicaid Coverage for Tobacco Cessation Treatments and Barriers to Accessing Treatments -- United States, 2018-2022. (https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/73/wr/mm7314a2.htm?s_cid=mm7314a2_w)" This study  more
American Psychological Association: People Who Use Willpower Alone to Achieve Goals, Resist Temptation, Deemed More Trustworthy
WASHINGTON, April 12 (TNSres) -- The American Psychological Association issued the following news release: People who use willpower to overcome temptations and achieve their goals are perceived as more trustworthy than those who use strategies that involve external incentives or deterrents--such as swear jars or internet-blocking apps--according to research published by the American Psychological Association. "The knowledge that people can use external commitment strategies to overcome self-co  more
American Public Health Association: Mental Health Disparities Growing Among Transgender Adults
SAN DIEGO, California, April 11 (TNSres) -- The American Public Health Association issued the following news release: In the U.S., transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) individuals represent a historically marginalized segment of society. They often report unfavorable outcomes in terms of both physical and mental health compared to their cisgender counterparts. Despite advancement in psychological and physical healthcare provisions for TGNC individuals over the years, they face significa  more
American Water Works Association: U.S. House Representatives Introduce Legislation Supporting a Collaborative Approach to Cybersecurity
DENVER, Colorado, April 12 (TNSres) -- The American Water Works Association issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: Legislation that supports AWWA's recommendation for a collaborative approach to cybersecurity in the water sector was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today. Spearheaded by Reps. Rick Crawford (R-AR) and John Duarte (R-CA), H.R. 7922 authorizes an independent, non-federal entity to lead the development of cybersecurity requirements in the sector. "Fore  more
Ames National Laboratory Partners With NETL and Other DOE Labs to Launch a New Critical Materials Research Facility
AMES, Iowa, April 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Ames National Laboratory issued the following news release: Ames National Laboratory will partner with eight other DOE National Laboratories to support the Critical Materials Supply Chain Research Facility recently announced by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management. Ames Lab will lead the Critical Materials Refinery Center, one of four Centers to be established in the Facility. The Mine  more
Article 19: Israel - Stop Using Biometric Mass Surveillance Against Palestinians
LONDON, England, April 10 (TNSres) -- Article 19, an organization that says it propels the freedom of expression movement, issued the following agency statement on April 9, 2024: * * * Drawing upon the detailed account recently provided by The New York Times regarding Israel's implementation of an extensive facial recognition programme in the Gaza Strip, ARTICLE 19 underscores the critical importance of safeguarding fundamental human rights amidst the deployment of surveillance and AI technolo  more
Artificial Intelligence Can Help People Feel Heard, New USC Study Finds
LOS ANGELES, California, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California issued the following news release: * * * New research from the USC Marshall School of Business reveals AI-generated responses can make humans "feel heard" but an underlying bias toward AI devalues its effectiveness. * * * A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) found AI-generated messages made recipients feel more "heard" than messages generated by untrained humans,  more
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology: Transmission Risk of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria Appears Highest in Hospital Sinks
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology issued the following news release: A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) reports the infection prevention steps taken to control a months-long multispecies outbreak of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales that occurred in a pediatric ward at the Toho University Omori Medical Center in Tokyo in 2017. This study highlights the particular v  more
Association of Equipment Manufacturers: U.S. SALES OF 100+ HORSEPOWER TRACTORS INCREASE FOR SECOND MONTH IN A ROW
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Association of Equipment Manufacturers issued the following news: For the second straight month, unit sales of 100+ horsepower ag tractors increased in the U.S., according to the new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). March sales jumped 3.2% compared to last year, following February's increase of 2.8% compared to 2023. Total year-to-date unit sales of ag tractors and combines are below 2023's pace. Tractors are down 13.3%   more
Association of Health Care Journalists Issues Commentary: Study Reveals Who Veterans Trust the Most on Safe Gun Storage
COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 11 (TNSres) -- The Association of Health Care Journalists issued the following commentary on April 10, 2024: * * * Study Reveals Who Veterans Trust the Most on Safe Gun Storage By Kaitlin Washburn A new study determined who military service members and veterans see as the most credible messengers for discussing safe gun storage with -- a key insight for preventing firearm suicide, a leading cause of death for both groups. Researchers with the American Association   more
Aston University to Help Saudi Arabia Turn Waste Into Energy
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 11 (TNSres) -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * * Energy will help power new cities in the desert * Aston University is in talks about converting waste products into vital energy * Its Energy and Bioproducts Institute is experienced in the waste-to-energy sector through global collaborations. * * * Aston University researchers are to help turn waste into energy to power new cities in the desert. The University has started talks with experts from  more
AstraZeneca: Fasenra Approved for Treatment of Children Aged 6 to 11 With Severe Asthma
WILMINGTON, Delaware, April 12 (TNSres) -- AstraZeneca, a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: AstraZeneca's FASENRA(R) (benralizumab) is now approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for add-on maintenance treatment for patients with severe asthma aged 6 to 11 with an eosinophilic phenotype.1 FASENRA was first approved in 2017 as an add-on maintenance for the treatment of severe eosinophilic asthma (SEA) in patients aged 12 and older.1 This additional indi  more
Australian Catholic University: One in 10 Australians Sexually Harassed by Peers - Research
BRISBANE, Australia, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: One in 10 Australians has been sexually harassed by a peer during their childhood, new Australian Catholic University-led research shows. The first nationally representative figures on the prevalence of sexual harassment across childhood reveals females and those who are gender or sexuality diverse are most at risk. The findings, based on data from the landmark Australian Child Maltreatment  more
Australian Information Industry Association: Future Made in Australia Act Must Include Support for Enabling ICT Capabilities
GRIFFITH, Australia, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Australian Information Industry Association issued the following news: AIIA welcomes the information industry revolution and industry policy to give Australia its new competitive edge. The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) supports Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's announcement of a Future Made in Australia Act (FMiAA), noting the importance of investing in longterm sources of national income, jobs and thus, alleviation of cost of   more
Australian Medical Association: Patients Cop the Brunt of Private Health's Soaring 'Management Expenses'
BARTON, Australia, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Australian Medical Association issued the following news release: Patients are being hit with rising private health insurance bills as their providers funnel significantly more money into "management expenses", dwarfing any spending increase on rebates and benefits. New analysis by the Australian Medical Association shows management expenses for private health insurance providers skyrocketed 32 per cent over the last four years to June 2023 -- an inc  more
Baylor College of Medicine: First Step to Untangle DNA - Supercoiled DNA Captures Gyrase Like a Lasso Ropes Cattle
HOUSTON, Texas, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Picture in your mind a traditional "landline" telephone with a coiled cord connecting the handset to the phone. The coiled telephone cord and the DNA double helix that stores the genetic material in every cell in the body have one thing in common; they both supercoil, or coil about themselves, and tangle in ways that can be difficult to undo. In the case of DNA, if this overwinding is not dealt with,   more
BLS: Payroll Employment Up 303,000 in March 2024
WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on April 11, 2024, from Economics Daily: * * * Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 303,000 to 158.1 million in March 2024, higher than the average monthly gain of 231,000 over the prior 12 months. Health care added the most jobs with an increase of 72,000 in March. Over the past 12 months, the industry averaged a gain of 60,000 jobs per month. * * * Chart: Employment   more
Bryn Mawr College: Psychology's Thomas P. Le Receives Editorial Fellowships
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 12 (TNSres) -- Bryn Mawr College issued the following news: Assistant Professor of Psychology Thomas P. Le received an editorial fellowship from the American Psychological Association, for three peer-reviewed journals: Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, Health Psychology, and Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. During the 12-month fellowship, Le will work with editors and associate editors at the three journals to develop editorial leadership skills.   more
Campaign for Accountability: Tech Transparency Project Uncovers New Ties Between Eric Schmidt and Chinese AI Industry
WASHINGTON, April 12 (TNSres) -- Campaign for Accountability issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: Today, Campaign for Accountability (CfA), a non-profit watchdog group that runs the Tech Transparency Project (TTP), published a report concerning the close ties between former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and the Chinese AI industry--an industry that Schmidt has characterized as a strategic threat to the U.S. Evidence reviewed by TTP shows that while Schmidt was leading the National Sec  more
Cancer Groups Applaud New Protections for Virginians Facing Medical Debt
WASHINGTON, April 12 (TNSres) -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following news release: Leading patient organizations, including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), applaud Virginia lawmakers for passing legislation to protect patients from the harmful effects of medical debt. Gov. Glenn Youngkin this week signed into law HB 1370, which prohibits certain health care facilities and providers from re  more
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY: IMPROVED SUPPORT NEEDED FOR PTSD IN WELSH PRISONS
CARDIFF, Wales, April 11 (TNSres) -- Cardiff University issued the following news: Prisoners with PTSD and C-PTSD (complex post-traumatic stress disorder) in Wales may be falling through gaps in support because of variations in screening and interventions in Welsh prisons, finds new research. The study, by Cardiff University and the University of Greenwich in collaboration with Traumatic Stress Wales, has uncovered variations in support for prisoners with PSTD and C-PTSD in Wales, meaning that  more
CARE International: Sudan - One Year Into the War, Women and Girls Bear the Brunt of Hunger, Displacement and Violence
NAIROBI, Kenya, April 12 (TNSres) -- CARE International issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: One year on, the pervasive use of sexual violence as a weapon of war in the conflict in Sudan is laid bare in a new advocacy brief issued today by CARE and some of its partners, Because They Are Women: How the Sudan conflict has created a war on women and girls. This conflict has had horrific consequences for millions of people. It has devastated every facet of Sudanese society, and its  more
Case Western Reserve School of Medicine: New Study Shows Effect of Socio-Economic Factors - Housing, Food, Neighborhood--To Predict Diabetic Patients' Risk of Heart Failure
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 12 (TNSres) -- Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine issued the following news release: A recent study by Case Western Reserve University used national data from U.S. military veterans with diabetes to validate and modify a widely accepted model used to predict the risk of heart failure in diabetic patients. The model, called the WATCH-DM score, is used to predict the likelihood of heart failure in diabetes patients within five years. But because it overl  more
Census Bureau Releases Experimental Estimates of State, County Undercounts, Overcounts of Young Children in 2020 Census
WASHINGTON, April 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: * * * Census Bureau Initiatives to Address Persistent Undercount of Children * * * The U.S. Census Bureau today released new experimental estimates showing children ages 0 to 4 were undercounted in the 2020 Census in every state. Additionally, there were undercounts of children ages 0 to 4 in more than 4 out of 5 counties included in this release. The experimental estimates are availa  more
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: Policy Basics - How Many Weeks of Unemployment Compensation Are Available?
WASHINGTON, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following economy policy basics: The federal-state unemployment insurance (UI) system helps many people who have lost their jobs by temporarily replacing part of their wages. (See "Policy Basics: Unemployment Insurance.") Under certain circumstances, unemployed workers who exhaust their regular state-funded unemployment benefits before they can find work can receive additional weeks of benefits. Under the CA  more
Ceres: New Report - EPA's Effective Track Record Forecasting Technological Progress Allows for Stronger Air Pollution Policies
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 11 (TNSres) -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing many of the world's largest companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and other global sustainability challenges, issued the following news release: Despite regularly facing skepticism, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has a strong track record of forecasting technological progress that allows for stronger air pollution policies, according to a new anal  more
Champlain College: Redesigned (and Renamed) Writing & Publishing Program to Launch Fall '24
BURLINGTON, Vermont, April 12 (TNSres) -- Champlain College issued the following news on April 11, 2024: By Tanya Lee Stone As ever, the Professional Writing program at Champlain College prepares students to make a living as writers across a broad variety of careers. They can study the foundation of craft across multiple genres (fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and beyond), develop strong skill sets in editing and revision, learn about numerous professional pathways in publishing through   more
Charles Darwin University: Compulsory Income Management Doing More Harm Than Good - Study
DARWIN, Australia, April 12 (TNSres) -- Charles Darwin University issued the following news: Compulsory income management (CIM) in the Northern Territory is perceived to be ineffective in reducing harm, can contribute to situations of family violence and is incompatible with the needs of welfare recipients, a new study led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) has found. The study, conducted by members of CDU's Faculty of Health alongside Monash University, interviewed 26 participants who are ex  more
Charles Darwin University: Study Suggests Online Delivery Trumps the Classroom to Teach Students
DARWIN, Australia, April 11 (TNSres) -- Charles Darwin University issued the following news: Online learning can increase a student's short and long-term memory by improving their cognitive capacity, according to a new study examining the uptick of digital education during COVID-19. The study by Charles Darwin University (CDU), alongside Holy Angel University in the Philippines, explored the use of online learning by undergraduate accounting students after it was introduced at a university in  more
Clemson University: Precision Ag Field Day Sets Technology in Motion for Students
CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Clemson University's Cooperative Extension issued the following news: Precision agriculture uses cutting-edge technology to make farms more efficient. With experts predicting technology will brighten farming's future, Clemson University academics, Cooperative Extension Service and research station faculty and staff are joining forces to prepare a skilled workforce for this primary sector of the economy. The Clemson Precision Agriculture Student  more
Cleveland Clinic Uses Noninvasive Ultrasound Technology to Treat Some Liver Tumors
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 11 (TNSres) -- The Cleveland Clinic issued the following news release: Cleveland Clinic has started using a recently FDA-approved ultrasound device to treat liver tumors. The non-invasive technology, called histotripsy, uses brief high-intensity ultrasound pulses that disrupt and kill the targeted tumor cells. Choon Hyuck David Kwon, M.D., Ph.D., director of Minimally Invasive Liver Surgery at Cleveland Clinic's Digestive Disease Institute, led a team of surgeons and nur  more
COG Board Adopts a New Regional Tree Canopy Goal
WASHINGTON, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments issued the following news release: The COG Board, briefed on recommendations from the Regional Tree Canopy Subcommittee (RTCS), endorsed a goal of maintaining a minimum tree canopy coverage of 50 percent across the metropolitan Washington region. The board is also calling on local jurisdictions to use Conserving Trees and Forests in Metropolitan Washington (https://www.mwcog.org/documents/2024/04/10/conserving-t  more
College of the Atlantic: Working Towards a Zero Waste Campus
BAR HARBOR, Maine, April 12 (TNSres) -- College of the Atlantic issued the following news: Two College of the Atlantic students have been appointed as Zero Waste Fellows with the Post Landfill Action Network's Atlas Zero Waste Project to develop a Zero Waste Strategic Vision for COA. Leo Charbonneau '27 and Linnea Goh '25 are both passionate about social justice and the environment, and see this work as an extension of their academic and co-curricular pursuits. They are working with Post Landf  more
Competitive Enterprise Institute: 'Forcing the UN's Hand on China'
WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSres) -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute issued the following study on March 13, 2024, by Ben Lieberman entitled "Forcing the UN's Hand on China - Ending the CCP's preferential treatment on environmental treaties." * * * Here are excerpts: Most United Nations (UN) environmental treaties are a bad deal for America that are made worse by classifying China as a developing nation and thus handing it relatively lenient treatment. Doing so gives China a competitive adva  more
Competitive Enterprise Institute: 'Toward a US-Swiss Trade Agreement - The Right Deal Could Jump-Start a Stalled Process'
WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSres) -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute issued the following study in February 2024 by Ryan Young and Kent Lassman entitled "Toward a US-Swiss Trade Agreement - The right deal could jump-start a stalled process." Here are excerpts: This paper examines the benefits and challenges of a potential free trade agreement (FTA) between the United States and Switzerland. Such an agreement would do more than boost both countries' economies. If done properly, it could jump-s  more
Competitive Enterprise Institute:'Breaking the Backlog - Lessons From Pennsylvania's Environmental Permitting Reforms'
WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSres) -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute issued the following study in April 2024 by James Broughel entitled "Breaking the Backlog - Lessons from Pennsylvania's environmental permitting reforms." * * * Here are excerpts: Pennsylvania has a long history of reforming its environmental permitting practices to improve efficiency. Despite periods of progress and some improvements in average review times, experience shows Pennsylvania still falls short of its permit dea  more
Cranfield University Part of Ground-Breaking Airport Hydrogen Trial
CRANFIELD, England, April 12 (TNSres) -- Cranfield University issued the following news release: A ground-breaking airside hydrogen refuelling trial, led by easyJet and supported by Cranfield University and cross-industry partners, has been successfully completed at Bristol Airport - the first airport trial of its kind at a major UK airport. Hydrogen was used to refuel and power ground support equipment (GSE) - specifically, a baggage tug, supplied by MULAG, a manufacturer of airport ground su  more
CSIRO Survey Reveals Australians' Attitudes Toward the Renewable Energy Transition
CLAYTON, Australia, April 10 (TNSres)-- The Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation issued the following news release on April 9, 2024: Australians have told us what they think about the renewable energy transition and its roll out, in the most comprehensive survey conducted of Australian attitudes to the transition. CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has today released the most comprehensive survey of Australians' attitudes toward the renewable energy   more
DARPA: Open Price Exploration for National Security Program Seeks to Prove Technology Capability for Global Critical Materials Market Transparency
WASHINGTON, April 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued the following news on April 11, 2024: * * * DARPA effort selects companies to develop technology for critical commodity pricing, supply, and demand forecasting * * * Transparency in critical materials markets is essential to ensuring Department of Defense (DOD) readiness and to the national security of the United States. It's also vital to protecting consumers and businesses fro  more
Dartmouth College: Americans Think AI Will Harm Privacy and Elections
HANOVER, New Hampshire, April 11 (TNSres) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * New research by the Polarization Research Lab reports on public concerns about AI. * * * Americans are quite worried about the role artificial intelligence will play in both politics and society, according to a new report by the Polarization Research Lab (https://polarizationresearchlab.org/2024/04/01/report-path-to-2024-artificial-intelligence-misinformation-and-democracy/). The lab gauged Ameri  more
DOE Argonne National Laboratory: Public and Private Sector Leaders Align to Enhance Battery End-of-Life Opportunities
ARGONNE, Illinois, April 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * A new Li-Bridge report recommends policies and actions to ensure a reliable supply of battery materials for domestic manufacturers * * * The United States has a generational opportunity to develop, design and build next-generation lithium-based batteries that will power our vehicles and support the grid. However, the U.S. is starting from behind and mu  more
DOE Argonne National Laboratory: U.S. Department of Energy's INCITE Program Seeks Proposals for 2025 to Advance Science and Engineering at U.S. Leadership Computing Facilities
ARGONNE, Illinois, April 11 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Researchers can apply for access to DOE's exascale supercomputers * * * The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Innovative and Novel Computational Impact on Theory and Experiment (INCITE) program is now accepting proposals for high-impact, computationally intensive research projects in a broad array of science, engineering and computer science domains. Pr  more
Dow Announces Results From 2024 Annual Stockholder Meeting
MIDLAND, Michigan, April 12 (TNSres) -- Dow, a materials science company that says it serves customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications, issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: Dow (NYSE: DOW) is pleased to report the preliminary results of its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Today stockholders elected Samuel R. Allen, Gaurdie E. Banister Jr., Wesley G. Bush, Richard K. Davis, Jerri DeVard, Debra L. Dial, Jeff M. Fett  more
DTE Energy Schedules First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release, Conference Call
DETROIT, Michigan, April 12 (TNSres) -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) will announce its first quarter 2024 earnings before the market opens Thursday, Apr. 25, 2024. The company will conduct a conference call to discuss earnings results at 8:30 a.m. ET the same day. Investors, the news media and the public may listen to a live internet broadcast of the call at dteenergy.com/investors. The telephone dial-in number in the U.S. and Canada to  more
Durham University: Cave Discoveries on Mars Could Unveil Secrets of Alien Life
OLD ELVET, England, April 11 (TNSres) -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * Our scientists have identified dozens of potential cave entrances on the surface of Mars using cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) techniques. * * * This remarkable result, detailed in the journal Icarus, has implications for both the search for extraterrestrial life and future human exploration missions. Revolutionising planetary exploration Martian caves are regarded as prime targets in the   more
Eckerd College Humanities Research Symposium Course Inspires Eclectic Student Projects With Faculty Mentors
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, April 12 (TNSres) -- Eckerd College issued the following news: The 11th Annual Eckerd College Humanities Research Symposium, slated for April 26 in the Triton Room on the Eckerd campus, is a match made in academic heaven. The seminar provides students interested in conducting humanities research a supportive workshop environment to address questions about the craft of humanistic research and share findings as an interdisciplinary team. "Everyone is paired with a diffe  more
Eckerd College Junior Earns Summer Research Scholarship to Study Alongside the Federal Reserve Board
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, April 12 (TNSres) -- Eckerd College issued the following news: By Tom Zucco "I thought there was no way I was going to get in," recalls Eckerd College junior Julianna Kinser. "It was a one-in-a-million shot. But I hoped what would help was my interest in teaching, and in sharing what I know with underserved communities." She was right. It did. Julianna, an economics and mathematics student from Brentwood, Tennessee, recently received a full scholarship to attend the   more
EdTrust Releases Research and Recommendations on How Schools Can Improve Interactions With Families to Better Support Students
WASHINGTON, April 12 (TNSres) -- Education Trust issued the following news release: * * * Three new publications discuss the importance of community engagement, share findings on families' experiences, suggest improvements to annual assessment reports * * * In recent years, the "parents' rights" movement has been employed by a vocal minority on the right to allow extremists to limit curriculum and books in classrooms, pitting parents against teachers and limiting instruction in ways that har  more
EKU Nursing Lab Offers Hands-On Experience for Students
RICHMOND, Kentucky, April 12 (TNSres) -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following story: In Eastern Kentucky University's (EKU) nursing program, students get hands-on learning with state-of-the-art equipment in the Nursing Clinical Skills Laboratory and Simulation Center (CSLSC). Thanks to a donation from Baptist Health Richmond in July 2022, the lab now includes seven new Stryker hospital beds, allowing students to have access to beds currently found in modern hospitals. Also announc  more
Emory University's Winship Cancer Institute: Where Science Becomes Hope - Eryka Murray
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 12 (TNSres) -- Emory University's Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release: Eryka Murray is a health educator with the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. In a recent interview, she shares how the office reaches out into communities throughout the state of Georgia to engage them in Winship's research programs. Murray explains that engaging the community ensures that Winship's discoveries and trea  more
EPA Publishes Annual U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory
WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: Today, April 11, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its latest annual Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks (GHG Inventory), which presents a national-level overview of annual greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 to 2022. Net U.S. greenhouse gas emissions were 5,489 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2022, a 1.3% increase in emissions from 2021. Th  more
ERC Advanced Grants for Five Researchers at Universitat Heidelberg
HEIDELBERG, Germany, April 12 (TNSres) -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release: * * * Funding from the European Research Council for projects at Ruperto Carola, the German Cancer Research Center and the Central Institute of Mental Health * * * Five researchers at Heidelberg University are receiving valuable funding from the European Research Council (ERC) in the form of an ERC Advanced Grant. They include chemist Prof. Dr Andreas Dreuw and neuropharmacologist Prof. Dr Rohi  more
EU Funding Success for Eight Leading UCL Researchers
LONDON, England, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news: Eight UCL academics have secured European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grants to bolster their frontier research in fields such as biochemistry, nanotechnologies and regenerative medicine, making it the institution with the most awardees in the UK. A total of 255 academics across a range of international universities have had funding bids accepted by the ERC, sharing a pot of nearly Euros652 milli  more
European Biogas Association: Exploring Digestate's Contribution to Healthy Soils
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 12 (TNSres) -- The European Biogas Association issued the following news release: The further expansion of biogas production in Europe will see the generation of increasing amounts of digestate. Leveraging its significant advantages will yield benefits for farmers, local communities, and producers alike. The European Biogas Association is launching a comprehensive white paper exploring the potential of digestate in fostering healthy soils and advancing sustainable agric  more
European Centre for Disease Prevention & Control: HIV Service Delivery in Europe and Central Asia Severely Disrupted During COVID-19 Pandemic
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 11 (TNSres) -- The European Union's European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control issued the following news: Significant disruptions were observed in HIV-specific services, particularly for in-clinic and community-based HIV testing, according to the ECDC report "The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the HIV response in Europe and Central Asia." The report, covering 2021 and 2022, provides important insights into the challenges faced by countries in maintaining es  more
European Commission's Joint Research Center: Cohesion Policy Benefits EU Economy and Lowers Regional Disparities
ISPRA, Italy, April 12 (TNSres) -- The European Commission's Joint Research Center issued the following news: An analysis of EU's 2014-2027 Cohesion Policy featured in the 9th Cohesion Report shows every euro invested will generate Euros1.3 of additional GDP in the EU by 2030, and nearly Euros3 by 2043. Cohesion Policy plays a key role in reducing regional disparities in the EU, helping less developed regions to catch up with the more developed ones, and overall promoting economic, social, and  more
European Commission's Joint Research Center: Wildfires - 2023 Among the Worst in the EU in This Century
ISPRA, Italy, April 11 (TNSres) -- The European Commission's Joint Research Center issued the following news: A sharp increase in burnt areas was recorded during the summer months of 2023, mostly affecting the Mediterranean region. By total burnt surface area, 2023 was the fourth worst year since 2000. In 2023, an area around twice the size of Luxembourg was burnt in the EU, amounting to more than half a million (504,002) ha, according to the Advance report on Forest Fires in Europe, Middle Ea  more
European Southern Observatory: Beautiful Nebula, Violent History: Clash of Stars Solves Stellar Mystery
MUNICH, Germany, April 12 (TNSres) -- The European Southern Observatory issued the following news release: When astronomers looked at a stellar pair at the heart of a stunning cloud of gas and dust, they were in for a surprise. Star pairs are typically very similar, like twins, but in HD 148937, one star appears younger and, unlike the other, is magnetic. New data from the European Southern Observatory (ESO) suggest there were originally three stars in the system, until two of them clashed and   more
Euros2.5m ERC Advanced Grants Awarded to Two University of Helsinki Researchers
HELSINKI, Finland, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: Highly esteemed grants will be used to investigate the early conditions of the universe, and how work around temples reshaped the economy and society in the Persian Empire. Kari Rummukainen from the Faculty of Science and Jason M. Silverman from the Faculty of Theology have received Advanced Grants from the European Research Council (ERC). The grant sums are approximately Euros2.5 million each  more
Federal Reserve System Committee on International Economic Analysis Conference
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: The Federal Reserve System Committee on International Economic Analysis (SCIEA) will hold its annual meeting and conference the afternoon of Thursday, May 9, through the morning of Friday, May 10, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. This event will be in person only. Economists of the Federal Reserve System will present and discuss frontier research   more
Financial Conduct Authority: Improving Picture for Personal Finances, But Many Still Struggling
LONDON, England, April 11 (TNSres) -- The Financial Conduct Authority, an agency that says it regulates the conduct of firms in the United Kingdom to ensure that financial markets are honest, competitive and fair, issued the following news release: New research from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found that while many are struggling to meet financial commitments, the picture has improved over the last year. The regulator found 7.4m people were struggling to pay bills and credit repa  more
Financial Conduct Authority: New Way of Paying for Investment Research Proposed by the Financial Regulator
LONDON, England, April 11 (TNSres) -- The Financial Conduct Authority, an agency that says it regulates the conduct of firms in the United Kingdom to ensure that financial markets are honest, competitive and fair, issued the following news release: The FCA has put forward plans for a new way to pay for investment research. Analysis by the FCA shows that asset managers are largely getting the research they need under the current rules. However, the current options available to UK asset manager  more
FIU: New Approach Helped Patient 13 Reach Remission - Could It Revolutionize How Cancer is Treated?
MIAMI, Florida, April 12 (TNSres) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news on April 11, 2024: Today, Logan Jenner is a healthy, happy 8-year-old who jumps tirelessly on his trampoline, dreams of visiting Hawaii and plans to tackle every sport imaginable -- from basketball and soccer to surfing and snowboarding. Once, he was Patient 13: a case of relapsed acute myeloid leukemia. Logan was part of a small, diverse gro  more
Florida Poly Professor Receives NSF CAREER Award to Study Revolutionary Low-Cost Metal 3D Printing Process
LAKELAND, Florida, April 12 (TNSres) -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: Dr. Sanna Siddiqui, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Florida Polytechnic University, has been awarded a prestigious CAREER award of $536,110 by the National Science Foundation. The five-year award is part of the NSF's Faculty Early Career Development Program. Siddiqui is researching the fatigue performance and failure of metal parts that are manufactured through a low-cost   more
For Black Maternal Health Week, We Demand Reproductive Justice - NOW
WASHINGTON, April 12 (TNSres) -- The National Organization for Women issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: This week we will observe the start of Black Maternal Health Week, a week of activism, education, and community building. Here's a good overview by Black Mamas Matter Alliance: Held annually on April 11-17th, BMHW is a week-long campaign founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance to build awareness, activism, and community-building to amplify the voices, perspective  more
Ford School of Public Policy: Education Research in Service of Others
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: 2022 Gerald R. Ford Presidential Fellow and Education Policy Initiative (EPI) Research Assistant Katie Hyland (MPP '24) is set to graduate this spring following the completion of her Master's in Public Policy. She takes with her two years of hands-on experience working on high-profile early childhood research projects and new knowledge about evidence-based policymaking.  more
Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Team Unpacks Genetic Mysteries Underlying Childhood Epilepsies
ROANOKE, Virginia, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Matthew Weston, associate professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, will lead efforts to understand how gene variants linked to severe, treatment-resistant childhood epilepsy disorders alter electrical activity in the brain. * * * By Clayton Metz Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures. It is one of the most common neurol  more
Francis Crick Institute: Researchers Uncover Pathways Linking Intestinal Inflammation and Colitis
LONDON, England, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Francis Crick Institute issued the following news: Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have untangled a complex pathway that could help explain how interactions between microorganisms and the body's immune defences lead to gut inflammation and colitis. Published today in Nature Immunology, their work could lead to the identification of new ways to treat inflammatory bowel disease. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are collectively known as   more
Friedrich-Alexander University: Study in Nature Unlocks How Cortisone Inhibits Inflammation
ERLANGEN, Germany, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Friedrich-Alexander University issued the following news: * * * How the body switches out of "fight" mode * * * Cortisone and other related glucocorticoids are extremely effective at curbing excessive immune reactions. But previously, astonishingly little was known about how they exactly do that. A team of researchers from Charite - Universitatsmedizin Berlin, Uniklinikum Erlangen and Ulm University have now explored the molecular mechanism of acti  more
GBTA Welcomes European Parliament's Push to Establish a Harmonised Measurement Framework for Transport Emissions
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Global Business Travel Association issued the following news release: GBTA welcomes the adoption by the European Parliament of their report on the proposed CountEmissionsEU regulation that will establish a consistent and accurate measurement framework for transport emissions. This initiative is critical for business travellers to make more sustainable choices by helping them compare the carbon footprint of their trips across providers, and modes of  more
Georgetown University: New Tools Revolutionize Urban Planning
WASHINGTON, April 12 (TNSres) -- Georgetown University issued the following news: The study is small, but its results are encouraging. After analyzing transportation and economic data from nearly a mile of K Street, within the Mt. Vernon Triangle neighborhood in Washington, D.C., Josiah Blackwell-Lipkind, a 2024 master's candidate in the Urban & Regional Planning program at Georgetown University, found that replacing on-street parking and some automobile travel lanes with bike lanes not only in  more
Georgia Institute of Technology: Neuroscience Study Taps Into Brain Network Patterns to Understand Deep Focus, Attention
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 12 (TNSres) -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * A team of Georgia Tech researchers is the first to study the relationship between fluctuations in attention and the brain network patterns within low-frequency 20-second cycles. * * * By Selena Langner From completing puzzles and playing music, to reading and exercising, growing up Dolly Seeburger loved activities that demanded her full attention. "It was in those times that I felt most c  more
Georgia State Students, Incarcerated Writers Create Literary Journal Together
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 12 (TNSres) -- Georgia State University's College of Arts and Sciences issued the following news release: A project at Georgia State University is giving incarcerated people new opportunities to express themselves and connect with those outside of the prison system through a literary journal. The project, Beyond Bars: A Journal of Literature and Art, was established in 2023 through a Mellon Grant and will span three years, resulting in six issues of the journal featurin  more
Great Belt Strait Disruption Not as Potentially Damaging to Shipping as Regional Conflict, Argues Bayes Supply Chain Expert
LONDON, England, April 11 (TNSres) -- City, University of London issued the following news: * * * Professor ManMohan Sodhi comments on Great Belt strait incident. * * * During a naval military exercise that took place earlier this month, a missile launcher from the Niels Juel frigate malfunctioned on Thursday 4 April, causing the Danish military to close off the airspace and strait to aircraft and shipping vessels. Despite the disruption this is expected to cause, a supply chain expert from  more
Grove City College Announces Faith & Public Life Center, Pence Fellowship
GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Grove City College issued the following news release: Grove City College is establishing the Center for Faith & Public Life to explore and support the presence of Christian faith in public institutions. To help launch this important initiative, former Vice President of the United States Mike Pence will immediately begin serving as the Distinguished Visiting Fellow for Faith & Public Life. "The appropriate role of faith in the public square is  more
Hawaii Health Dept.: Lahaina Coastal Water Quality Reports Show Area Safe for Ocean Recreation
HONOLULU, Hawaii, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release: The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) reviewed test results from multiple monitoring activities conducted by state agencies and community partners to confirm that the coastal waters around Lahaina are safe for ocean recreation. DOH has reviewed the University of Hawaii (UH) efforts that spanned five sampling events since October 2023, the Surfrider Foundation's (Surfrider) brown water samp  more
Hokkaido University: Ocean Currents Threaten to Collapse Antarctic Ice Shelves
HOKKAIDO, Japan, April 12 (TNSres) -- Hokkaido University issued the following news release: * * * Meandering ocean currents play an important role in the melting of Antarctic ice shelves, threatening a significant rise in sea levels. * * * A new study published in Nature Communications has revealed that the interplay between meandering ocean currents and the ocean floor induces upwelling velocity, transporting warm water to shallower depths. This mechanism contributes substantially to the m  more
HPU Poll: N.C. Registered Voters Say Inflation and National Security are Top Issues for D.C.
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 12 (TNSres) -- High Point University issued the following news release: The latest High Point University Poll finds that self-identified registered voters in North Carolina are split in their intended votes for U.S. president and U.S. Congress, as well as North Carolina governor, House of Representatives and Senate. Election for President, N.C. Governor and U.S. Congress The most recent HPU Poll included self-identified registered voters who were asked who th  more
IBM Releases 2023 Impact Report
ARMONK, New York, April 12 (TNSres) -- IBM issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the release of its 2023 Impact report. The report summarizes the company's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives, partnerships and investments in 2023, which were implemented to advance our goal of making a lasting positive impact. Over the last year, the world experienced widespread adoption of AI and other emerging technologies. IBMers have leverage  more
Idaho State University: Idaho Museum of Natural History Adds Giant Skeletons to National 3D Collection
POCATELLO, Idaho, April 12 (TNSres) -- Idaho State University issued the following news: A zoologist is poring over a digital version of the skull of an Arctic wolf from her office in Arizona. Meanwhile, an artist notices the intricate details of a western diamondback on her screen in Vermont. While they're hypothetical, each scenario is now possible thanks to the work of researchers at the Idaho Museum of Natural History and more than a dozen other institutions. The project, called openVerteb  more
Ifo Institute: One in Five Residential Construction Companies in Germany Reports Cancellations
MUNICH, Germany, April 12 (TNSres) -- ifo Institute issued the following news release: Cancellations in German residential construction have increased. Just under one in five companies (19.6%) reported canceled orders. In February, the figure was 17.7%. "The situation in residential construction remains tense," says Klaus Wohlrabe, Head of Surveys at ifo. "There aren't enough new orders to offset the cancellations." In March, 56.2% of companies reported a lack of orders, up from 56.1% in Febru  more
Improving Drug Development With a Vast Map of the Immune System
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 11 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Immunai's founders were researchers at MIT when they launched their company to help predict how patients will respond to new treatments. * * * By Zach Winn, MIT News The human immune system is a network made up of trillions of cells that are constantly circulating throughout the body. The cellular network orchestrates interactions with every organ and tissue to carry out  more
Ind. House Democrats: Jackson & Summers Call State Leaders to Action During Black Maternal Health Week
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news: It's Black Maternal Health Week, and we want to shine a spotlight on the unique issues that Black moms in Indiana face and discuss how to improve the standard of healthcare they receive before, during and after pregnancy. Across the board, Black mothers do not receive the same level of care as their white counterparts, resulting in deadly consequences. The last thing an expecting mother should wo  more
International Fund for Animal Welfare: Online Ivory Trafficking Significant Despite New EU Rules
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 12 (TNSres) -- The International Fund for Animal Welfare issued the following news release: New research reveals substantial amounts of ivory continue to be traded illegally across the European Union (EU) despite stricter rules adopted two years ago. Data from online marketplaces across France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Germany in 2023 was examined in a report published today by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) entitled The El  more
International Myeloma Foundation and Black Swan Research Initiative Announce the Release of New IStopMM Cohort Study: A Multivariable Prediction Model for Bone Marrow Sampling on Individuals With MGUS
STUDIO CITY, California, April 12 (TNSres) -- The International Myeloma Foundation issued the following news: The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) and Black Swan Research Initiative(R) (BSRI) announced the recently published cohort study by the iStopMM (Iceland Screens, Treats, or Prevents Multiple Myeloma) team on the "Development of a Multivariable Model to Predict the Need for Bone Marrow Sampling in Persons with Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS): A Cohort Study  more
Iowa State: Engineers Making a Better, More Profitable Grid for Distributing Solar Power
AMES, Iowa, April 11 (TNSres) -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: If you're the Midcontinent Independent System Operator - the organization that manages the flow of high-voltage electricity across a central stripe of the U.S. and Canada, from Manitoba, Michigan and Minnesota through Iowa and all the way to Louisiana - you want energy supplies to meet the energy demands of 45 million people. "We make sure the right amount of electricity is generated and transmitted to ou  more
JAMA Network Publishes HSC Study Showing Chronic Pain Favorable Outcomes Associated With Physician Empathy
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Steven Bartolotta JAMA Network Open this month published an article, "Physician Empathy and Chronic Pain Outcomes," based on national data collected by the Pain Registry for Epidemiological, Clinical, and Interventional Studies and Innovation (PRECISION) at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. The research team was led by John C. Licciardone,   more
James Cook University: Dungeons and Dragons May Improve Mental Health
TOWNSVILLE, Australia, April 12 (TNSres) -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers have found that people who play the game Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) show improvements in their mental health. * * * James Cook University PhD researcher Alyssia Merrick led the study, which analysed the effect the game had on 25 people who played over eight weeks. She said D&D is a tabletop game involving paper and pen, typically played over a series of sessions and with th  more
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Was It an Alien Spacecraft--Or a Delivery Truck?
NEW YORK, April 12 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * A Harvard astronomer says a meteor came from beyond our solar system. A new study questions whether his data includes a more obvious explanation. * * * By Kevin Krajick On Jan. 8, 2014, a meteor raced through Earth's atmosphere off Papua New Guinea, exploded into a fireball over the ocean, and disappeared. That would have been the end of it. Except for Harvard astronomer Ab  more
Liberty Mutual Insurance Releases 2023 Purpose & Impact Report
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 12 (TNSres) -- Liberty Mutual Insurance Group issued the following news release: Liberty Mutual Insurance today released its 2023 Purpose & Impact Report, outlining the company's progress in advancing customer resilience, enabling sustainable growth, and supporting people and communities. The report, which is an evolution of previously separate Giving and Sustainability Reports, details how Liberty Mutual is acting on its purpose to help people and organizations emb  more
LSU Syringe Device Improves Stem Cell Delivery to Patient
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, April 12 (TNSres) -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: LSU researchers' new invention - a syringe that can temporarily store adult stem cells so that they can be delivered and given to the patient from the same device - is the booster physicians and veterinarians need to treat tendon injuries more effectively. "Stem cells have been all the rage for 20 years. That's because stem cell therapy can accomplish amazing things. But the cells and the  more
Macalester College: Anthropology Professor Co-Authors New Book About the History and Evolution of Human Infectious Diseases
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 10 (TNSres) -- Macalester College issued the following college news: The Covid-19 pandemic caught most nations and their public health systems by surprise. Yet there has always been considerable historical evidence to understand the emergence of infectious diseases that should have left us more prepared than we were. That's the subject of the recently released second edition of Emerging Infections: Three Epidemiological Transitions from Prehistory to the Present (ht  more
Marine Biological Laboratory: A Final Publication From David Remsen
WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Marine Biological Laboratory issued the following news: * * * By Diana Kenney The late David Remsen, who directed the MBL's Marine Resources Center, was as keen a naturalist as can be found anywhere on Earth. He grew up in Woods Hole, swimming in its bays and turning over rocks to see what crawled beneath. Later, as chief of MBL's specimen-collecting operations, he continued to amass an encyclopedic knowledge of the animals and plants living  more
Marine Biological Laboratory: New Publications - March 2024
WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, April 11 (TNSres) -- The Marine Biological Laboratory issued the following weekly publications on April 10, 2024: * * * Every month, research from MBL scientists and affiliates is published in academic journals across the globe. In February 2024, 14 new studies were published. MBL-affiliated authors are in bold. Our list of recent publications is updated weekly here (https://www.mbl.edu/research/scientific-publications). March 2024 Buresch, K. C., Huget, N. D., Br  more
Mary Ann Liebert: Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Early Cancer Detection
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, April 12 (TNSres) -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: Two new Review articles in the peer-reviewed journal AI in Precision Oncology explore the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in early cancer detection. A primer provides an overview of AI and the second Review examines the promising clinical applications of AI in early cancer detection. In the primer, Nikhil Thaker, MD, Medical Director and Chair of Radiation Oncology, Capital Health, and Co  more
McGill University: Campus Garden Initiatives Can Help Grow the Next Generation of Environmental Change-Makers
MONTREAL, Quebec, April 12 (TNSres) -- McGill University issued the following news release: Researchers at McGill University found student-led initiatives can transform students' mindsets and develop their skills and confidence as agents of larger-scale change. For many Canadians, one of the most visible climate impacts is on the availability and cost of the food we eat as climate change, global crises and profit-driven food companies have combined to drive food insecurity. Amid this crisis, s  more
McGill University: Study Finds Weak Link Between Adolescent Media Use and Psychotic Experiences in Adulthood
MONTREAL, Quebec, April 12 (TNSres) -- McGill University issued the following news release: As digital media becomes an increasing part of daily life for teens, the question of how heightened screen time will impact their brains in the future is becoming more pressing. A group of researchers at McGill University has set out to determine whether the use of video games, computers and other media during adolescence was associated with psychotic experiences in adulthood. They found weak associati  more
Mercer University: Center for the Study of Narrative to Host Lecture by Dr. William Randall
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 12 (TNSres) -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Jennifer Fairfield-Williams Mercer University's Center for the Study of Narrative (CSN) will host a lecture by Dr. William "Bill" Randall on Wednesday, April 17, at 5 p.m., in Room 190 of the Administration and Conference Center on the Cecil B. Day Graduate and Professional Campus as part of the 10th Narrative Showcase. Dr. Randall will deliver "The Adventures of Later Life: Aging Reimagined." In this talk,  more
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments: Water Utilities in D.C. Region Respond to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Ruling on PFAS
WASHINGTON, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final rule on per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known commonly as PFAS or "forever chemicals". COG and metropolitan Washington's water utilities support regulations based on science and research to protect human health. PFAS are persistent in the environment, and associated health risks f  more
MIT-Mexico Program Fosters Cross-Border Collaboration
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 11 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * For two decades, MIT-Mexico has funded student internships and teaching, as well as faculty research collaborations. * * * By Lisa Capone, Office of the Vice Provost for International Activities, MIT Center for International Studies Favianna Colon Irizarry spent last summer at Tecnologico de Monterrey, working alongside Mexican biotechnology researchers to develop a biod  more
MIT: New AI Method Captures Uncertainty in Medical Images
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 11 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * By providing plausible label maps for one medical image, the Tyche machine-learning model could help clinicians and researchers capture crucial information. * * * By Adam Zewe, MIT News In biomedicine, segmentation involves annotating pixels from an important structure in a medical image, like an organ or cell. Artificial intelligence models can help clinicians by highli  more
N.C. State: Synthetic Platelets Stanch Bleeding, Promote Healing in Animal Models
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 12 (TNSres) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: Researchers have developed synthetic platelets that can be used to stop bleeding and enhance healing at the site of an injury. The researchers have demonstrated that the synthetic platelets work well in animal models but have not yet begun clinical trials in humans. A number of medical situations require platelet transfusions - such as cases of severe bleeding, or for patients who a  more
N.Y. Comptroller: NY Received More From Washington Than It Sent Due to Federal Relief
ALBANY, New York, April 12 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: Historic federal pandemic relief funds, though being spent down, continued to boost New York's balance of payments with Washington, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022, New York state generated $361.8 billion in federal taxes and benefited from $383 billion in federal spending. For ever  more
Nanyang Technological University: Turning Beer Leftovers Into Nutritional Gold
SINGAPORE, April 12 (TNSres) -- Nanyang Technological University issued the following news: Researchers from NTU Singapore's Food Science and Technology programme have created a method that extracts over 80 per cent of the available protein in grain leftovers from brewing beer, commonly known as brewers' spent grain. Brewers' spent grain (BSG) is the solid residue from malted barley after brewing beer. It is the most significant byproduct of the beer brewing industry, making up 85 per cent of   more
National Mining Association: New Paper Highlights the Collision of Surging Electricity Demand With EPA's Grid Reliability Crisis
WASHINGTON, April 12 (TNSres) -- The National Mining Association issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: Surging demand for electricity is colliding with rapidly eroding grid reliability and projected power supply shortfalls driven by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) regulatory agenda, the National Mining Association (NMA) highlighted in a new white paper issued today. The paper also found that as coal plant retirements accelerate due to the cumulative impact of EPA  more
National MS Society: Abnormalities in the Cervix are More Common in Women Who Had Taken Highly Effective DMTs, Says New Study
NEW YORK, April 12 (TNSres) -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: A new study of 248 women with MS showed that those who had taken highly effective disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) had a greater risk of developing abnormal cell changes in the cervix, the lower end of the womb. This study suggests that check-ups and screenings may help to catch and treat these cell changes before they develop into cancer. Background: Research has shown that women whose immune s  more
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws: Analysis - Patients in Medical Cannabis States Report Improved Mental Health
CAMBRIDGE, England, April 12 (TNSres) -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws issued the following news release: Patients suffering from chronic health conditions, particularly chronic pain, report improvements in their mental health following the adoption of medical marijuana access laws, according to data published in the journal Health Economics, Policy, and Law. Researchers from Switzerland and the United Kingdom assessed the relationship between state-level medical   more
Neuroscience Research, EDI Work Drew Horizon Scholarship Recipient to Brock
ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, April 12 (TNSres) -- Brock University issued the following news: By Amanda Bishop * * * NOTE: This is one in a series of articles on Brock's 2023-24 Horizon Graduate Student Scholarship recipients. Read other stories in the series on The Brock News (https://brocku.ca/brock-news/tag/horizon-graduate-student-scholarship/). * * * Lamis El-Sabaa chose Brock for two reasons. One was the chance to work with graduate supervisor Karen Campbell, Associate Professor of Psych  more
New CHCF Survey on Central Valley Health Care Experiences
OAKLAND, California, April 12 (TNSres) -- The California Health Care Foundation issued the following news release: A new CHCF survey provides a window into health care issues facing 1.8 million people living in Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Kings, and Tulare counties -- 57% of whom are Latino/x and 45% of whom live below the poverty line. 63% of Central Valley residents report skipping or delaying care due to cost in the last year, while three in four worry about being able to afford out-of-pocket  more
NEW RESEARCH IN RAJA AMPAT REVEALS VITAL INSIGHTS INTO PROTECTING VULNERABLE REEF MANTA RAYS
RAJA AMPAT, Indonesia, April 10 (TNSres) -- Conservation International posted the following news release: New research has detailed the movement patterns and spatial networks of reef manta rays within the Raja Ampat archipelago, Southwest Papua, Indonesia, providing crucial information to protect this globally vulnerable species. The paper, entitled "Spatial connectivity of reef manta rays across the Raja Ampat archipelago, Indonesia" and published in the Royal Society Open Science, found reef  more
New RSC Policy Briefing: 'Health Research System Recovery - Strengthening Canada's Health Research System After the COVID-19 Pandemic'
OTTAWA, Canada, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Royal Society of Canada issued the following news release: The RSC has released its latest report titled "Health Research System Recovery: Strengthening Canada's Health Research System after the COVID-19 Pandemic." The report goes beyond preparing for the next pandemic or health emergency by outlining how to comprehensively reshape Canada's health research system. Co-Chair of the Working Group, Dr. Sharon Straus, FRSC, University of Toronto, said: "We h  more
NFIB: Small Business Optimism Reaches Lowest Level Since 2012
WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSres) -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release: * * * Optimism declined to 88.5 in March * * * The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased by 0.9 of a point in March to 88.5, the lowest level since December 2012. This is the 27th consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. The net percent of owners raising average selling prices rose seven points from February to a net 28% percent seasonally adjusted. "Small bus  more
NMSU History Professor Awarded NEH Summer Stipend for Research
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 12 (TNSres) -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: Thanks to the National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipend program, Jamie Bronstein, a New Mexico State University history professor, will be researching what was once known as New Mexico's "Territorial Insane Asylum." A transatlantic historian, usually focused on Britain and the United States, Bronstein in recent years has grown interested in less researched areas of New Mexico   more
North Carolina 2024 - Trump On Upside Of Too-Close-To-Call Race, Quinnipiac University North Carolina Poll Finds
HAMDEN, Connecticut, April 11 (TNSres) -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news release: * * * Governor's Race: Stein Leads Robinson 52% - 44% * * * In a state considered pivotal to the outcome of the 2024 presidential election, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are locked in a race that is too-close-to-call with 48 percent of voters supporting Trump and 46 percent supporting Biden, according to a Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pea-ack) University poll of register  more
Notre Dame Law School Strengthens International Ties With MOUs With Pantheon-Assas and Lucerne
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame's Law School issued the following news: By Denise Wager Notre Dame Law School has further solidified the international reach of its Global Lawyering Initiative with the recent signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreements with the University of Lucerne and Paris-Pantheon-Assas University. Both partnerships will bolster opportunities for international study, teaching, and research for faculty and students at the La  more
Notre Dame: Researchers Develop New Method to Help Investors Predict Firms' Decision-Making, Optimize Portfolios and Generate Greater Returns
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: By Shannon Roddel Top management teams at most businesses are charged with maximizing shareholder wealth, making any actions that impede this goal their sole responsibility. However, these management teams are often pressured to skirt normal business practices in order to meet earnings thresholds. One way is through myopic marketing spending - reducing marketing as well as research and developmen  more
Notre Dame: Statewide Exhibit to Explore Pivotal 1920s Clash Between Notre Dame Students, Klan
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news on April 11, 2024: By Erin Blasko One hundred years ago next month, amid a rise in right-wing xenophobia in the United States, hundreds of University of Notre Dame students marched into downtown South Bend to confront the Ku Klux Klan, leading to an exchange of words and fists and marking a pivotal moment in Indiana history. That moment, previously recounted in author and alumnus Todd Tucker's boo  more
NRC: 'Post-Test Analysis of PKL III Test H2.2 Run 2 (SBO) With TRACE.'
WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSres) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following report in March 2024 by D. Blanco, C. Berna, L. Alvarez, J. L. Munoz-Cobo, and A. Escriva entitled "Post-Test Analysis of PKL III Test H2.2 Run 2 (SBO) with TRACE." Here are excerpts: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This document analyzes the main results obtained with the NRC TRACE consolidated code for the simulation of the OECD/NEA PKL III project H2.2 Run 2 test of the OECD/NEA PKL III project performed at the PKL P  more
NRC: 'RELAP5, TRACE and APROS Model Benchmark for the IAEA SPE-2 Experiment.'
WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSres) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following report in March 2024 by R. Orosz, T. Varju, A. Aranyosy, V. Holl, T. Hajas & A. Aszodi entitled "RELAP5, TRACE and APROS Model Benchmark for the IAEA SPE-2 Experiment." Here are excerpts: ABSTRACT In the recent decades, with the ever-growing computational capacity, system codes have become essential tools at research and development activities, assessments and licencing procedures of NPPs and research reac  more
NRC: 'Site-Specific Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants'
WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSres) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following report NUREG-1437 in March 2024 entitled "Site-Specific Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants." Here are excerpts: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY By letter dated January 30, 2018, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL, the licensee) submitted to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) an application requesting subsequent license renewal (SLR) of the Turkey Point Nuclear  more
NTU and Max Planck Society Ramp Up Collaborative Efforts in Scientific Research and Talent Development
SINGAPORE, April 12 (TNSres) -- Nanyang Technological University issued the following news: NTU Singapore has further solidified its partnership with German research organisation, Max Planck Society, with a focus on joint scientific research and nurturing the next generation of scientists. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between NTU President, Professor Ho Teck Hua, and President of the Max Planck Society, Professor Patrick Cramer at NTU on 8 April 2024. The collaboration will look i  more
NYU Langone Health's New Optimal Aging Institute to Further Explore the Link Between Vascular Health & Aging
NEW YORK, April 12 (TNSres) -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: Researchers at the newly formed Optimal Aging Institute at NYU Langone Health have been awarded $31 million by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a diverse, 10-university cohort to study how vascular risk factors contribute to dementia and other age-related disorders in those over the age of 85, building upon existing re  more
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Secures Access to Foreign Markets for American Agriculture
WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSres) -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following fact sheet on April 10, 2024: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Secures Access to Foreign Markets for American Agriculture - Ambassador Katherine Tai has unlocked billions in market access for American farmers since January 2021 The United States is among the world's top producers of food and agricultural products. Ensuring the continued success of American agriculture abroad has been a topline   more
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Fact Sheet: USMCA Rapid Response Mechanism Delivers for Workers
WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSres) -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following fact sheet on April 10, 2024: * * * The USMCA Rapid Response Mechanism Delivers for Workers The Biden-Harris Administration is enforcing labor standards through this revolutionary trade tool and securing tangible results for workers, including reinstatements, union representation, backpay and increased wages. As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's worker-centered trade policy, U.S. Trade R  more
Oil Change International: Expert Quotes on Japan's Global Derailing of the Clean Energy Transition on Day of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida's State Visit With U.S. President Biden
WASHINGTON, April 12 (TNSres) -- Oil Change International issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: * * * Background: One of the key goals for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's visit with U.S. President Biden is to build pressure to lift the U.S. LNG export approvals pause and to support Japan's efforts to expand fossil fuel-based technologies across Asia. Below are resources and quotes from international experts. * Photos (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TeRC3nCOoqH  more
Oil Change International: Handful of Governments Block Clean Energy Transition With Billions in International Finance for Fossil Fuels
WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSres) -- Oil Change International issued the following news release on April 9, 2024: * * * New research shows Japan, Korea, and US among worst fossil fuel financiers * New report shows that between 2020 and 2022, G20 governments and the multilateral development banks (MDBs) provided $142 billion in international public finance for fossil fuels, almost 1.4 times their support for clean energy in the same period ($104 billion). * The top fossil fuel financiers were Can  more
Onsemi to Announce 2024 First Quarter Financial Results
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, April 12 (TNSres) -- Onsemi, a semiconductors supplier company, issued the following news on April 11, 2024: Onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) plans to announce its financial results for the first quarter, which ended March 29, 2024, before the market opens on Monday, April 29, 2024. The company will host a conference call at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on April 29, 2024, following the release of its financial results. Investors and interested parties can access the conference ca  more
OU Researcher Receives $3.1M Grant for Clean Hydrogen Technologies
NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Hanping Ding, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma, has been awarded a $3.1 million grant from the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office in the Department of Energy through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to further research in clean hydrogen production. The funding is part of a $750 million effort in President B  more
Oxfam America: Amazon and Walmart's Excessive Warehouse Surveillance Erodes Workers' Rights, Seriously Harms Worker Health and Safety
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 11 (TNSres) -- Oxfam America issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: * * * New data shows how Walmart has adopted Amazon's signature use of oppressive surveillance in its warehouses. More than half of workers surveyed--54 percent at Amazon and 57 percent at Walmart--reported that their production rate makes it hard for them to use the bathroom. * * * Today, Oxfam, the global organization fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice, published a n  more
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: 3D Quantification of Pore Networks and Anthropogenic Carbon Mineralization in Stacked Basalt Reservoirs
WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article: * * * Abstract Basalt formations are promising candidates for the geologic storage of anthropogenic CO2 due to their storage capacity, porosity, permeability, and reactive geochemical trapping ability. The Wallula Basalt Carbon Storage Pilot Project demonstrated that supercritical CO2 injected into >800 m deep Columbia River Basalt Group stac  more
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Compendium of Multi-Omics Data Illuminating Host Responses to Lethal Human Virus Infections
WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article: * * * Abstract Human infections caused by viral pathogens trigger a complex gamut of host responses that limit disease, resolve infection, and generate immunity, but also, may contribute to severe disease or death. Here, we present methods and multi-omics data representing global host responses generated from 45 infection experiments with hum  more
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Designing a Convection-Cloud Chamber for Collision-Coalescence Using Large-Eddy Simulation With Bin Microphysics
WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article: * * * Abstract Collisional growth of cloud droplets is an essential yet uncertain process for drizzle and precipitation formation. To improve quantitative understanding of this key component of cloud-aerosol-turbulence interactions, observational studies of collision-coalescence in a controlled laboratory environment are needed. In an existin  more
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Genome-Scale Model Development and Genomic Sequencing of the Oleaginous Clade Lipomyces
WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article: * * * Abstract The Lipomyces clade contains oleaginous yeast species with advantageous metabolic features for biochemical and biofuel production. Limited knowledge on the metabolic networks of the species and limited tools for genetic engineering have led to a relatively small amounts of research on the microbes. Here, a genome-scale metaboli  more
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: In Situ Observation of the Atomic Shuffles During the {112 1} Twinning in Hexagonal Close-Packed Rhenium
WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article: * * * Abstract Twinning, on par with dislocations, is critically required in plastic deformation of hexagonal close packed crystals at low temperatures. In contrast to that in cubic-structured crystals, twinning in hexagonal close-packed crystals requires atomic shuffles in addition to shear. Though the twinning shear that is carried by twinn  more
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Modeling Novel Aqueous Particle and Cloud Chemistry Processes of Biomass Burning Phenols and Their Potential to Form Secondary Organic Aerosol
WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article: * * * Abstract Phenols emitted from biomass burning contribute significantly to secondary organic aerosol (SOA) formation through the partitioning of semi-volatile products formed from gas-phase chemistry and multiphase chemistry in aerosol liquid water and clouds. The aqueous-phase SOA (aqSOA) formed via hydroxyl radical (-OH), singlet molec  more
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Novel Assay to Measure Low-Density Lipoproteins Binding to Proteoglycans
WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article: * * * Abstract Background: The binding of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) to proteoglycans (PGs) in the extracellular matrix (ECM) of the arterial intima is a key initial step in the development of atherosclerosis. Although many techniques have been developed to assess this binding, most of the methods are labor-intensive and technically challe  more
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Standoff Trace Explosives Vapor Detection at Meter Distances
WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article: * * * Abstract In security applications, noncontact sampling provides a less invasive means of explosives screening than physical swiping. Vapor collection and detection are inherently noncontact and ideal for standoff detection of explosives. However, explosive vapor detection is a challenge due to the low levels of vapors available for dete  more
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Viral Afterlife - SARS-CoV-2 as a Reservoir of Immunomimetic Peptides That Reassemble Into Proinflammatory Supramolecular Complexes
WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article: * * * Abstract It is unclear how SARS-CoV-2 infection leads to the strong but ineffective inflammatory response that characterizes severe COVID-19, with amplified immune activation in diverse cell types, including cells without ACE2 receptors necessary for infection. Proteolytic degradation of SARSCoV-2 virions is a milestone in host viral cl  more
Palm Beach County: Community Rating System & Local Mitigation Strategy 2023 Progress Report on Floodplain Management Activities
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, April 12 (TNSres) -- Palm Beach County issued the following news on April 10, 2024: On Monday, March 11, 2024, the Palm Beach County Public Safety Departments Division of Emergency Management's Community Rating System (CRS) and Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) programs released the annual progress report for CRS Activity 510 - Floodplain Management Planning. This is an annual report summarizing activities implemented during 2023 by stakeholders to further flood mitigati  more
Perfect Chemistry: Two UTC Young Alums Land Research Fellowships
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: Two recent graduates of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's Department of Chemistry and Physics have been awarded prestigious national fellowships. Christine Rukeyser, an Innovation in Honors student in the UTC Honors College who received a bachelor's degree in chemistry in December 2023, and Bre-Anna Willis, recipient of a bachelor's degree in chemistry in December  more
Policy Matters Ohio: Intel's Status Report Leaves Unanswered Questions
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 12 (TNSres) -- Policy Matters Ohio, a nonpartisan policy research institute, issued the following news release: Intel Corp. recently filed its 2023 annual report with the state of Ohio on its performance under a $600 million grant that the state made last year for it to build two semiconductor fabrication plants. While this provided useful information - most notably, that completion of the plants has been delayed until as late as 2027 - it underscored the need for more tho  more
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research: Overview Article - Is the Atlantic Overturning Circulation Approaching a Tipping Point?
POTSDAM, Germany, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research issued the following news release: Studies show that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) has already weakened as a result of anthropogenic climate change and is possible moving towards a tipping point. This current has a significant influence on climate, particularly in Europe. Stefan Rahmstorf, head of the Earth System Analysis research department at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Imp  more
Princeton School of Public & International Affairs: Seven Princeton Faculty Members Receive 2024 Guggenheim Fellowships
PRINCETON, New Jersey, April 12 (TNSres) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: By Jamie Saxon, Office of Communications Seven Princeton faculty members have received 2024 Guggenheim Fellowships, the largest faculty cohort since 2017. This year's recipients are Angela Creager, Rebecca Lazier, Jan-Werner Muller, Robert Pringle, Kim Lane Scheppele, Anna Shields and Corina Tarnita. Graduate alumni Jenann Ismael *97, Roy Scranton *16 and Ju  more
Private Wireless RAN Revenues Up ~40 Percent in 2023, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, April 12 (TNSres) -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: According to a newly published forecast report by Dell'Oro Group, a trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security networks, and data center industries, Private Wireless Radio Access Network (RAN) revenue growth slowed in the fourth quarter on a year-over-year (Y/Y) basis; however,  more
Purdue: Cloudy Science, Clear Insights - Atmospheric Scientist Studies Clouds' Causes and Effects
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 12 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Cloud formation and behavior in lab teach researchers about Earth, other planets * * * Every cloud is lined, not with silver, but with science -- at least from cloud expert Alexandria Johnson's point of view. Clouds are ubiquitous. They are one of the most notable characteristics of planet Earth. Studying them is akin to studying the blood and arteries of the planet itself. Johnson, an a  more
Purdue: Survey Tallies Consumer Attitudes Toward Lab-Grown Meat Alternatives
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 12 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Conventional beef, chicken and pork products perceived more favorably * * * Many consumers view conventional meats as both tastier and healthier than laboratory-grown alternatives, according to the March Consumer Food Insights Report. The survey-based report out of Purdue University's Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability assesses food spending, consumer satisfaction and val  more
QUT Fashion Lecturer Given Fellowship to Join Global Costume Research Centre
BRISBANE, Australia, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: A QUT fashion lecturer and acclaimed theatre costume designer will spend 2025 in Finland on a fellowship funded by the European Union to explore new technologies in her field. Dr Madeline Taylor from QUT's School of Design has been awarded a prestigious Marie Curie-Sklodowska Postdoctoral Fellowship to travel to Aalto University in Helsinki, Finland. Under the mentorship of Professor So  more
Radboud University: ERC Advanced Grant for Research Into Pollution, Molecular Collisions
NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, April 12 (TNSres) -- Radboud University issued the following news: Researchers Bas van de Meerakker and Jan Hendriks have both been awarded an Advanced Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) to extend their research. ERC Advanced Grants are awarded annually to exceptional, innovative and ground-breaking research. The recipients can use this grant to continue their research for the next five years. A total of 1829 European projects will receive an allocation t  more
Rand Issues Commentary to Cipher Brief: Russia's Disinformation Campaign About the Moscow Terror Attack May Be Working
SANTA MONICA, California, April 12 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following excerpts of a commentary to Cipher Brief on April 11, 2024: * * * This commentary originally appeared on The Cipher Brief on April 11, 2024. * * * Russia's Disinformation Campaign About the Moscow Terror Attack May Be Working By Ryan Bauer As far-fetched as it may seem to those in the West, the Kremlin's claim that the recent terrorist attack on a Moscow concert hall was orchestrated by Ukraine and Western powers may   more
Rand Issues Commentary to Lowy Institute's Interpreter: What Are China's Long-Term Antarctic Ambitions?
SANTA MONICA, California, April 12 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following commentary to Lowy Institute's Interpreter on April 11, 2024: * * * What Are China's Long-Term Antarctic Ambitions? By Benjamin J. Sacks and Peter Dortmans The recent opening of China's Qinling base, its third permanent Antarctic station, has worried some Australian and American observers. Their concerns suggest it may be time for Australia to delineate China's Antarctic ambitions more clearly and better organize its re  more
Rand Issues Commentary to Modern War Institute (West Point): Assemble the Bodyguard of Lies - Strengthening U.S. Military Deception Capabilities
SANTA MONICA, California, April 12 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following excerpts of a commentary to Modern War Institute (West Point) on April 11, 2024: * * * This commentary originally appeared on Modern War Institute (West Point) on April 11, 2024. * * * Assemble the Bodyguard of Lies: Strengthening U.S. Military Deception Capabilities By Fabian Villalobos and Scott Savitz Deception is as old as warfare. Ancient tales across cultures describe cunning and creative tactics, such as the Tr  more
Rand Issues Commentary to The Strategist: What Will Australia's Approach to Net Assessment Be?
SANTA MONICA, California, April 12 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following commentary to The Strategist on April 11, 2024: * * * What Will Australia's Approach to Net Assessment Be? By Peter Dortmans and Daniel M. Gerstein The 2023 Defence Strategic Review (DSR) is very clear: Australia must change the way it plans for and acquires defense capabilities. The DSR recognizes that doing so will require a net assessment to examine the various factors that may contribute to or detract from the count  more
Research Could Unlock More Precise Prognoses and Targeted Treatments for Children With Cancer
SOUTHAMPTON, England, April 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * Neuroblastoma study identifies new subgroups with distinct prognoses and potential vulnerabilities to therapies * * * Researchers have identified new variations in neuroblastoma that could lead to a more accurate prognosis and better-targeted treatments for this devastating childhood cancer. A study published in the British Journal of Cancer reveals three new subgroups of the most commo  more
Revitalizing Growth - An Urgent Agenda for Latin America and the Caribbean
WASHINGTON, April 12 (TNSres) -- The World Bank issued the following news release: * * * Improving competition systems can help overcome persistent obstacles, says World Bank report * * * Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has reached a critical juncture. While the region has made significant progress in economic stabilization over recent decades, growth has stalled, undermining progress. Urgent action is needed to reverse course. In a new report, "Competition: The Missing Ingredient for   more
Rockefeller University: Why Some People With Rheumatoid Arthritis Have Pain Without Inflammation
NEW YORK, April 11 (TNSres) -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has come a long way in recent years. In many cases, a battery of medications can now successfully stymy the inflammatory cells that cause swelling and pain when they infiltrate tissues around the joints. Yet for some reason, about 20% of patients with painful, visibly swollen joints consistently get no relief from multiple rounds of even the strongest of these anti-inflammat  more
Rutgers-Camden Mathematician Honored for Wide-Ranging Research
CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 12 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news: Rutgers University-Camden is proud to announce that Benedetto Piccoli, the Joseph and Loretta Lopez Chair of Mathematics and distinguished professor of mathematics, was selected as the 2024 W. T. and Idalia Reid Prize recipient by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM). The award was given in recognition of Piccoli's significant contributions to applied mathematics, especially  more
Rutgers: Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Death After Giving Birth
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 12 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Rutgers Health researchers have found that hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are strongly associated with fatal cardiovascular disease for up to a year after birth. Among the hypertensive disorders that cause dangerously high blood pressure during pregnancy -- chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia without severe features, preeclampsia with severe features, superimposed preecla  more
School of Health Professions Sets Research Symposium for April 23 at SBU
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, April 12 (TNSres) -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: The Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions at St. Bonaventure University will host its annual Research Symposium featuring student research projects on Tuesday, April 23, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the University Conference Center in Doyle Hall. The event is open to the public. The symposium will feature research projects from undergraduate students in the nursing, health science,   more
School of Public Health Population Informatics Lab Faculty Awarded $12.6 Million to Continue Texas Medicaid 1115 Waiver Evaluation
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 12 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Opportunity launches multiple, tangential resources for faculty and student research and funding * * * Experts from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health have been awarded $12.6 million to continue their work as the independent evaluators for the Texas Medicaid 1115 Wavier for the third consecutive evaluation period. These faculty were selected twice before by  more
Scripps Research Chemists Devise Easier New Method for Making a Common Type of Building Block for Drugs
LA JOLLA, California, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Scripps Research Institute issued the following news: * * * Scientists transform simple linear amines into saturated heterocycles--ring-shaped structures critical for drug development. * * * Ring-shaped chemical structures called saturated heterocycles are found in most FDA-approved drugs but are often difficult to create. Scripps Research chemists have just developed a surprisingly easy method for making many of these sought-after compounds fro  more
Scripps Research Study Reveals New Approach for Combating 'Resting' Bacteria
LA JOLLA, California, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Scripps Research Institute issued the following news: Most disease-causing bacteria are known for their speed: In mere minutes, they can double their population, quickly making a person sick. But just as dangerous as this rapid growth can be a bacterium's resting state, which helps the pathogen evade antibiotics and contributes to severe chronic infections in the lungs and blood, within wounds, and on the surfaces of medical devices. Now, Scripps   more
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute: Following the Swarm
PANAMA CITY, Panama, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute issued the following news on April 11, 2024: In the early morning light just a few miles from the Panama Canal, a colony of army ants march one by one from their nest. They move slowly, even lazily, as if rubbing the sleep from their eyes as they stumble off to their early-morning shifts. Abruptly, their pace quickens, their grogginess replaced with urgency. The day's raid had begun. The name "army ants" refe  more
Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia: First Australian Practice Standard for Pharmacy Informatics Now Available
COLLINGWOOD, Australia, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia issued the following news release: The first Australian Practice Standard for pharmacy informatics has been released by the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA), to support the implementation, adoption and maintenance of health information systems critical to ensuring the quality and safe use of medicines. The Standard of practice in pharmacy informatics is now available through Early V  more
Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging: PET/MRI Accurately Classifies Prostate Cancer Patients, Offers Potential to Avoid Unnecessary Biopsies
RESTON, Virginia, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: PET/MRI can improve diagnostic accuracy for prostate cancer patients and help avoid unnecessary biopsies, according to new research published in the April issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. By applying the PRIMARY scoring system to PET/MRI results, researchers found that more than 80 percent of unnecessary biopsies could be avoided at the expense of missing one   more
Space Development Agency Partners With Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus for Logistical Support
AUBURN, Alabama, April 12 (TNSres) -- Auburn University issued the following news: By Jeremy Henderson Auburn University is making space for the Space Development Agency (SDA). Located just outside Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, the new Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus (AURIC) is set to become a base of technical support operations for the SDA, the sole arm of the United States Space Force operating in the state of Alabama. In addition to logistical support, the partnership   more
Special Report: CSU Leading the Way in Search for Climate Change Solutions
FORT COLLINS, Colorado, April 12 (TNSres) -- Colorado State University issued the following news release: The impacts of climate change aren't in the future. They're happening right now. Issues such as rising sea levels and changing weather patterns are significantly altering life as we know it. Colorado State University is a national leader in climate change solutions in areas such as soil carbon research, tropical weather and climate research, and microbiome science, among others. In this s  more
St. Bonaventure University: Jahed Co-Authors Article in the Journal of Cleaner Production
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, April 12 (TNSres) -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Dr. Mohammed A. Jahed, associate professor of management sciences, co-authored an article titled "Green strategic leadership capability: Construct development and measurement validation" that was published in the Journal of Cleaner Production, an ABDC A-ranked journal. This research uses a comprehensive multistudy, multimethod approach involving field interviews, thematic analysis, and  more
St. Bonaventure University: Notre Dame Magazine Publishes Essay and Review by Phillips
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, April 12 (TNSres) -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: An essay and a review by Mark Phillips, retired tutor and teacher with the St. Bonaventure Higher Education Opportunity Program, have been published in Notre Dame Magazine. His "A Spring We Once Knew" appears in the Spring 2024 print and online issues. His "What I'm Reading: Embrace Fearlessly the Burning World, Barry Lopez," is in an online edition of the magazine. The review and es  more
St. Bonaventure University: Oh Presents Research at 2024 SHAPE America Convention
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, April 12 (TNSres) -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Dr. Daekyun Oh, assistant professor of physical education, made two research presentations at the 2024 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo, held March 12-16 in Cleveland, Ohio. His first presentation, titled "Analyzing the Concerns and Potential of Integrating Sport into Physical Education," analyzed the complexities involved in assimilating sport into the physical education curr  more
St. Bonaventure University: Pitt Publishes Book Chapter on the Rise and Decline of Pirates
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, April 12 (TNSres) -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Dr. Steven Pitt, associate professor of history, published a chapter in "The Problem of Piracy in the Early Modern World: Maritime Predation, Empire, and the Construction of Authority at Sea," edited by John Coakley, Nathan Kwan and David Wilson. (Amsterdam University Press, April 6, 2024) The chapter, "Boston, Logwood, and the Rise and Decline of the Pirates, 1713 to 1728," reimagines  more
Staffordshire University: All Aboard the Potteries Museum to Discover More About Plastic Pollution
STOKE-ON-TRENT, England, April 12 (TNSres) -- Staffordshire University issued the following news: * * * Visitors to the Potteries Museum are being invited to squeeze inside the belly of a giant inflatable whale to learn about the plastic pollution * * * The fun learning activity is part of a day long Make Plastic History event, co-organised by world renowned microplastic expert Claire Gwinnett, a Professor in Forensic and Environmental Science at Staffordshire University. 'The Whale' is an   more
Tackling Cancer at the Nanoscale
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 11 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * In MIT's 2024 Killian Lecture, chemical engineer Paula Hammond described her groundbreaking work on nanoparticles designed to attack tumor cells. * * * By Anne Trafton, MIT News When Paula Hammond first arrived on MIT's campus as a first-year student in the early 1980s, she wasn't sure if she belonged. In fact, as she told an MIT audience yesterday, she felt like "an imp  more
Technical University of Munich: Hybrid Intelligence Can Reconcile Biodiversity and Agriculture
MUNICH, Germany, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: Preserving biodiversity without reducing agricultural productivity: So far, these two goals could not be reconciled because the socio-ecological system of agriculture is highly complex, and the interactions between humans and the environment are difficult to capture using conventional methods. Thanks to new technology, a research team at the Technical University of Munich and the University of Ho  more
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology Researchers Awarded ERC Grants
HAIFA, Israel, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Prestigious grants from the European Commission's Horizon Europe program were awarded to two experienced researchers with outstanding achievements in research over the past decade. Each of them will receive Euros2.5 million * * * Prof. Michael Glickman, dean of the Faculty of Biology, will receive the grant for studying "The origin and impact of impaired ubiquitin signaling in t  more
Texas A&M: Fighting Deepfakes With Smartwatches
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 12 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Dr. Nitesh Saxena is teaming up with the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station and Rutgers University to create software that could stop voice-control mischief in manufacturing settings. * * * By Amanda Norvelle One concern about AI is that it can imitate voices, a practice called voice spoofing. Deepfakes are a prominent type of voice spoofing facilitated by deep l  more
Three 2024 Guggenheim Fellowships for Dartmouth Faculty
HANOVER, New Hampshire, April 12 (TNSres) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: A composer, a poet, and an environmental anthropologist have received fellowships from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Kui Dong, a professor of music; Vievee Francis, a professor of English and creative writing; and Laura Ogden, a professor of anthropology and special advisor to the provost on climate and sustainability, are among the 188 scientists, scholars, writers, and artists to win G  more
Three ERC Advanced Grants for TUM Researchers
MUNICH, Germany, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: More effective production of drugs, a way to repair human hearts, and new insights into the world of exotic particles: Research into these topics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) will be funded with three highly endowed Advanced Grants of the European Research Council (ERC). Two further projects will be funded with Proof of Concept Grants. Researchers at TUM have already been awarded   more
Three NYU Faculty Awarded 2024 Guggenheim Fellowships
NEW YORK, April 12 (TNSres) -- New York University issued the following news release: A composer, a visual artist, and an art historian are among the 188 individuals from 84 academic institutions who have been awarded the prestigious fellowships. A genre-busting composer, a multimedia visual artist whose work ranges from site-specific installations to photography, and an art historian interested in how art shapes human thought are the three NYU faculty awarded 2024 Guggenheim Fellowships. NYU  more
Three Promising Yale Student Scientists Named Goldwater Scholars
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 12 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: Three Yale College juniors -- Hannah Barsouk, Molly Hill, and Parisa Vaziri -- are among the 438 U.S. college students awarded Goldwater Scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year (along with another 70 sophomores awarded the scholarship last year, who will receive a second year of support). The scholarships, named for the late U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater, encourage students to pursue research careers in   more
Tokyo Institute of Technology: A Novel Machine Learning Model for the Characterization of Material Surfaces
TOKYO, Japan, April 12 (TNSres) -- Tokyo Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Machine learning (ML) enables the accurate and efficient computation of fundamental electronic properties of binary and ternary oxide surfaces, as shown by scientists from Tokyo Tech. Their ML-based model could be extended to other compounds and properties. The present research findings can aid in the screening of surface properties of materials as well as in the development of functional materia  more
Tokyo Institute of Technology: Utilizing Palladium for Addressing Contact Issues of Buried Oxide Thin Film Transistors
TOKYO, Japan, April 12 (TNSres) -- Tokyo Institute of Technology issued the following news release: A novel method that employs palladium to inject hydrogen into the deeply buried oxide-metal electrode contacts of amorphous oxide semiconductors (AOSs) storage devices, which reduces contact resistance, has been developed by scientists at Tokyo Tech. This innovative method presents a valuable solution for addressing the contact issues of AOSs, paving the way for their application in next-generati  more
Tradeweb Announces Date for First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
NEW YORK, April 12 (TNSres) -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release: Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, will release financial results for the first quarter of 2024 on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at approximately 7:00 AM EDT. In addition, Tradeweb will host a conference call for investors. WHO: Billy Hult,  more
Triple-I: Insurance Economic Drivers Outperforming Overall US GDP, and Likely to Gain Further Momentum on Federal Reserve Cuts
NEW YORK, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: The economic drivers of the U.S. property/casualty (P/C) insurance industry are now growing faster than the nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and are expected to gain further momentum in the event of Federal Reserve monetary rate cuts, according to the Insurance Information Institute's (Triple-I) latest Insurance Economics Outlook. "We've been forecasting that P/C underwriting growth would  more
TU/e Professor Breaks New Ground With Development of Artificial Tissue
EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, April 12 (TNSres) -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Jan van Hest receives ERC Advanced Grant for interplay between cells and scientific disciplines. * * * Muscles are not only important for a killer body, but also for a healthy one. They are complex systems in which different cells play their own role. To better understand the function of living cells, Jan van Hest has long been developing artificial cells that can be studied o  more
Two Key Brain Systems are Central to Psychosis, Stanford Medicine-Led Study Finds
STANFORD, California, April 12 (TNSres) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * When the brain has trouble filtering incoming information and predicting what's likely to happen, psychosis can result, Stanford Medicine-led research shows. * * * By Erin Digitale Inside the brains of people with psychosis, two key systems are malfunctioning: a "filter" that directs attention toward important external events and internal thoughts, and a "predictor" composed of  more
U-M Researchers Partner With District of Columbia Public Schools for Pre-K Curriculum Implementation Study
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: University of Michigan researchers from the Education Policy Initiative (EPI) at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and the Marsal Family School of Education have partnered with MDRC, District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), and the Urban Institute to launch a study on the implementation of high-quality, domain-specific Pre-K curricula. The project builds on   more
U.N. Development Programme: Middle Class Disappearing and Poverty Deepening in Myanmar
NEW YORK, April 12 (TNSres) -- The United Nations Development Programme issued the following news release: Myanmar's middle class has shrunk by 50 percent over the past three years, coupled with a surge in poverty, amidst widespread insecurity and conflict, as well as a dire economic crisis, according to a new report released today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The report, titled "Poverty and the Household Economy of Myanmar: A Disappearing Middle Class", reveals the pro  more
U.S. Geological Survey: Mapped - 33 New Big Game Migrations Across American West
RESTON, Virginia, April 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: * * * Migration maps help developers limit impacts on wildlife from infrastructure and assist wildlife managers to conserve big game. * * * A new set of maps that document the movements of ungulates was published today in the fourth volume of the Ungulate Migrations of the Western United States. The maps in this collaborative U.S. Geological  more
U.S. Senators Cantwell and Murray Secure $2.45 Million Federal Funding for WWU's Kaiser Borsari Hall
BELLINGHAM, Washington, April 12 (TNSres) -- Western Washington University issued the following news release: * * * Funds will help build cutting edge research and instructional facilities in Western's future electrical engineering, computer science and energy studies building * * * Washington's U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray have delivered an additional $2.45 million in federal funding for advanced technology laboratory and research equipment for Western Washington University  more
UA Little Rock Student Awarded SURF Grant for Antibiotic Research
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: By Whitley Small Armin Mortazi, a junior biology major and chemistry minor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has received a prestigious grant from the Student Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) awarded by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) for his research in combating antibiotic resistance. Under the guidance of Dr. Noureen Siraj, associate professor of chemist  more
UC Santa Cruz Expert Helps to Weigh Costs and Benefits of Controversial Research on a High-Risk Technology to Fight Climate Change
SANTA CRUZ, California, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Allison Arteaga Soergel Environmental Studies Professor Sikina Jinnah recently wrapped up almost three years of work co-chairing Harvard University's SCoPEX Advisory Committee, one of the world's first efforts to design and implement a governance framework for an outdoor solar geoengineering experiment. The panel's final report details a new governance framework that appl  more
UC Santa Cruz Researchers Value Salt Marsh Restoration as a Crucial Tool in Flood Risk Reduction and Climate Resilience in the San Francisco Bay
SANTA CRUZ, California, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Elisa Smith Salt marsh restoration can mitigate flood risk and bolster community resilience to climate change in our local waterways, according to a recent study published in Nature by a postdoctoral fellow with UC Santa Cruz's Center for Coastal Climate Resilience (CCCR). The study, titled "The value of marsh restoration for flood risk reduction in an urban estuary," exp  more
UC-San Diego: This Outdated Diabetes Drug Still Has Something to Offer
LA JOLLA, California, April 11 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * By learning how an old diabetes drug works, researchers are discovering new, safer treatment options * * * By Miles Martin Thiazolidinediones (TZDs) are a class of drug that can be used to treat type 2 diabetes by reversing insulin resistance, one of the main hallmarks of the disease. While TZDs were extremely popular in the 1990's and early 2000's, they have fallen out   more
UC-Santa Cruz: New Study Finds Potential Targets at Chromosome Ends for Degenerative Disease Prevention
SANTA CRUZ, California, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * UC Santa Cruz inventors of nanopore sequencing hail innovative use of their revolutionary genetic-reading technique * * * By Mike Pena We depend on our cells being able to divide and multiply, whether it's to replace sunburnt skin or replenish our blood supply and recover from injury. Chromosomes, which carry all of our genetic instructions, must be copied in a comple  more
UC-Santa Cruz: Scientists Discover First Nitrogen-Fixing Organelle
SANTA CRUZ, California, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Erin Malsbury Modern biology textbooks assert that only bacteria can take nitrogen from the atmosphere and convert it into a form that is usable for life. Plants that fix nitrogen, such as legumes, do so by harboring symbiotic bacteria in root nodules. But a recent discovery upends that rule. In two recent papers, an international team of scientists describe the first kno  more
UM Miller School of Medicine: Tumor Profiling Study Points to Combining Immunotherapy With Cancer-Killing Viruses
MIAMI, Florida, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Charlotte Schubert Combining immunotherapy with a cancer-busting virus may provide a way forward to treat neuroendocrine tumors, a rare cancer that is growing in incidence. Data from an ongoing study, led by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, was presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Meeting.   more
University at Buffalo: New Study Probes Macrophages' Role in Developing Pulmonary Fibrosis
BUFFALO, New York, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * These white blood cells promote scar tissue formation, but certain drugs, such as pirfenidone, may stop this from happening * * * Scientists have long known that white blood cells called macrophages accumulate in the lungs of people suffering from pulmonary fibrosis. What role macrophages play in developing the often fatal lung disease is less clear. A ne  more
University College London: Economic Burden of Childhood Verbal Abuse by Adults Estimated at $300 Billion Globally
LONDON, England, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news: Childhood verbal abuse by adults costs society an estimated $300 billion (pound sterling239 billion) a year globally, show findings presented at the first international conference on childhood verbal abuse, hosted by UCL, Words Matter and the World Health Organization (WHO). The Words Matter: Impact and Prevention of Childhood Verbal Abuse conference marks the first time that experts from around the   more
University College London: New Report Seeks to Refresh UK's Approach to International Affairs
LONDON, England, April 11 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news: Ambitious reforms of the Foreign Office and wider government machinery are needed to safeguard future UK prosperity and security, concludes a new report commissioned by UCL and Oxford University. As the country heads towards a crucial general election, 'The World in 2040: Renewing the UK's Approach to International Affairs' from UCL Policy Lab and Hertford College, Oxford, sees leading figures from B  more
University in Bochum: New Ways to Fine Tune Electrochemistry
BOCHUM, Germany, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University in Bochum issued the following news release: * * * Scientists have found new paths to steer and optimize electrochemical processes. * * * Optimizing electrochemical reactions is essential for the transition to renewable energies. In electrochemical reactions, electric currents and potential differences are used to binding and induce reactions. Electrochemistry is a pre-requisite for hydrogen production, and for batterie technology, and thu  more
University of Aberdeen Researchers Share Climate Change, Fish and North Sea Energy Insights at Global Summit
ABERDEEN, Scotland, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Aberdeen issued the following news: The sustainable use of our oceans comes under the spotlight in Norway this week with Aberdeen researchers stepping onto the global stage to share their insights. One Ocean Week is an annual event that aims to raise awareness and share knowledge about the crucial role the oceans play in sustainable development in a global perspective. The week is part of the UN Decade of the Ocean, as one of the activ  more
University of Aberdeen: Academic Awarded More Than pound sterling2million to Study Rapid Evolution in Scottish Seabird Populations
ABERDEEN, Scotland, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Aberdeen issued the following news: A University of Aberdeen scientist has been awarded EUR2.5million by the European Research Council (ERC) to lead a team in predicting how seabird populations on the east coast of Scotland will respond to increasingly extreme seasonal weather conditions. Researchers from Aberdeen, the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), and the Norwegian University for Science and Technology (NTNU), will try to  more
University of Aberdeen: Research Facilities Showcase Opens the Door to Academic Technology and Expertise for Local Businesse
ABERDEEN, Scotland, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Aberdeen issued the following news: Businesses will be able to engage with more than 20 world class research facilities offered by the University of Aberdeen during an information-sharing event on April 19. The half-day interdisciplinary Research Facilities Showcase will take place at the Science Teaching Hub building at Old Aberdeen, bringing together researchers from across the University for an exhibition of the state-of-the-art res  more
University of Bayreuth: Prejudices Prevent People From Eating Insects and Cultivated Meat
BAYREUTH, Germany, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: A team from the University of Bayreuth has investigated the influence of heuristics, biases and other psychological factors on consumers' perception of novel foods - i.e. foods made from insects or cultivated meat. The main factors driving rejection of novel foods are negative emotions, especially disgust and fear, coupled with personality traits and specific cultural norms. The meta-study has   more
University of Birmingham: Advice to a Young Mathematical Biologist
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Past and present Presidents of the Society for Mathematical Biology have pooled decades of expertise to help early career researchers get ahead in the field. * * * A group of 10 experts contributed advice on topics ranging from deciding if a career in academia is the right path, to writing grant proposals and giving lectures. Their aim was to help young researchers develop skills which are  more
University of Bristol: Study Shedding New Light on Earth's Global Carbon Cycle Could Help Assess Liveability of Other Planets
BRISTOL, England, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: Research has uncovered important new insights into the evolution of oxygen, carbon, and other vital elements over the entire history of Earth - and it could help assess which other planets can develop life, ranging from plants to animals and humans. The study, published today in Nature Geoscience and led by a researcher at the University of Bristol, reveals for the first time how the build up of  more
University of Bristol: Xylazine Has Infiltrated the UK's Illicit Drug Market
BRISTOL, England, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: Xylazine, a powerful animal tranquiliser linked to horrific side effects, is now widespread in the UK illicit drug market, according to a new study, published today [10 April] in Addiction, involving University of Bristol researchers. In most cases xylazine is mixed with strong opioids, such as heroin or fentanyl, which is a common combination in the United States. However, xyl  more
University of California: Advance in Light-Based Computing Shows Capabilities for Future Smart Cameras
LOS ANGELES, California, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * UCLA-developed experimental device demonstrates ability to reduce glare in images Key takeaways * Optical computing research aims to produce energy-efficient technologies that use particles of light, called photons, in ways conceptually similar to how electronic computers use electrons. * One obstacle to realizing optical computers is that using photons for nonlinear operation  more
University of Cologne: ERC Advanced Grants for Thorsten Hoppe and Jens Bruning
KOLN, Germany, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * Geneticist Thorsten Hoppe receives European Research Council award for his work on quality control of proteins / The work of metabolism researcher Jens Bruning on neural circuits of metabolic control will also be funded * * * The University of Cologne researchers Professor Dr Thorsten Hoppe and Professor Dr Jens Bruning have received the ERC Advanced Grant from the European Research Council  more
University of Copenhagen: Economist - Tens of Billions of Dollars in Forest Products are Being Overlooked
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news: Poverty Are we missing the forest for the trees? More than timber grows in forests - including products worth many tens of billions of dollars. Because these goods go unrecorded in official trade statistics, their economic value escapes our attention. As a result, clear opportunities to combat poverty are being missed, according to a University of Copenhagen economist. In the Roman Empire, custom   more
University of Copenhagen: Iconic Savanna Mammals Face Genetic Problems Due to Fences and Roads
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news: Species Wildebeest migrations have become a rarer sight in Africa as humans continue to interrupt their historic migratory routes with roads, fences, cities, livestock and farmland. This has led to genetic decay in those herds that are no longer able to roam freely, according to new research led by the University of Copenhagen. Whether by way of Attenborough, Disney or National Geographic, the ico  more
University of Glasgow: Pioneering Energy Start-Up Clyde Hydrogen Secures Over pound sterling1m in Pre-Seed Funding
GLASGOW, Scotland, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: A University of Glasgow start-up that is set to revolutionise the hydrogen energy sector has announced the successful closure of its pre-seed funding round totalling more than pound sterling1m in equity and grants. Clyde Hydrogen said the investment marked a significant vote of confidence in its mission to develop cutting-edge hydrogen production solutions that promise to significantly reduce carbon em  more
University of Glasgow: Research Breakthrough Could Enable Future 6G Communications Networks
GLASGOW, Scotland, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: A breakthrough development in wireless communication technology could help deliver the ultra-fast and software-controlled 6G networks of the future, researchers say. A team led by researchers from the University of Glasgow has developed an innovative wireless communications antenna which combines the unique properties of metamaterials with sophisticated signal processing to deliver a new peak of perfor  more
University of Kansas: Deforestation Harms Biodiversity of the Amazon's Perfume-Loving Orchid Bees
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: A survey of orchid bees in the Brazilian Amazon state of Rondonia, carried out in the 1990s, is shedding new light the impact of deforestation on the scent-collecting pollinators, which some view as bellwethers of biodiversity in the neotropics. The findings, from a researcher at the University of Kansas, are published today in the peer-reviewed journal Biological Conservation. "This study on orchid bee  more
University of Kansas: Hybrid Research Symposium Planned for Undergraduate Research Week
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The Center for Undergraduate Research is hosting online and in-person research presentations to celebrate Undergraduate Research Week. The 27th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium provides students a venue to share the results of their research and creative projects and the KU community the opportunity to learn from their discoveries. There are 149 presentations registered for the 2024 Online Undergr  more
University of Kansas: Journalism Professor Explores How Helping Students Embrace Data Offers New Approach to Writing Instruction
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: A University of Kansas professor who teaches data storytelling has written new work about how embracing the idea that data is all around can be a new approach to teaching writing. Each semester, Christopher Etheridge, assistant professor of journalism & mass communications, hears students ask how much math will be involved in a class or suggest that they are not good with numbers. In a chapter for the ne  more
University of Liverpool: Groundbreaking ReMap Report Unveils Insights Into Black Music in Liverpool City Region
LIVERPOOL, England, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: The University of Liverpool's Institute of Popular Music has collaborated with the Liverpool City Region Music Board to release ground-breaking new research into the experiences of Black music makers and practitioners across the City Region. Headed up by Dr Mat Flynn from the University's Department of Music, research from the ReMap report, conducted between 2021 and 2023, engages individual  more
University of Manchester: Pet Shop Boys Announce Iin Conversation' Event With Professor of Popular Culture Jon Savage at John Rylands Research Institute and Library
MANCHESTER, England, April 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: Pet Shop Boys will appear at a special 'in conversation' event at the John Rylands Research Institute and Library on Friday, 26 April 2024, the day their new album 'Nonetheless' is released. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe will be interviewed by Jon Savage, Professor of Popular Culture at The University of Manchester, and also answer questions from the audience. The conversation will be preced  more
University of Manchester: Revolutionary Molecular Device Unleashes Potential for Targeted Drug Delivery and Self-Healing Materials
MANCHESTER, England, April 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: In a new breakthrough that could revolutionise medical and material engineering, scientists have developed a first-of-its-kind molecular device that controls the release of multiple small molecules using force. The researchers from The University of Manchester describe a force-controlled release system that harnesses natural forces to trigger targeted release of molecules  more
University of Miami: Marketing Students Train for an Olympic Opportunity
CORAL GABLES, Florida, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami issued the following news: * * * A Miami Herbert Business School student group is heading to Paris this summer to explore the marketing and branding aspects of the Summer Olympics. * * * The modern Olympic Games have evolved to become the largest multisport brand in the world, with unique viewership of the most recent games eclipsing three billion viewers. As the 10,500 best-in-the-world athletes fine-tune their performance   more
University of Miami: Researchers Explore Power of AI to Craft Novel Solutions
CORAL GABLES, Florida, April 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami issued the following news: * * * The latest round of U-LINK team research funding focuses on utilizing artificial intelligence tools to improve our world. * * * By Janette Neuwahl Tannen Concrete that would absorb carbon dioxide from the environment. A new technology to help quicken the pace of drug discovery, or to diagnose illnesses. Ten faculty teams studying a range of ways to harness artificial intelligence and machin  more
University of Michigan-Rogel Cancer Center: Zhou Gets $2.9M to Develop a System to Predict Outcomes in Multiple Myeloma
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Rogel Cancer Center issued the following news release: By combining data from MRI scans and clinical tests, University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center researcher Chuan Zhou, Ph.D., will develop a decision support tool to tailor treatment for individual patients with multiple myeloma. It's a cancer that's considered incurable, with survival ranging from less than a year to more than a decade, depending on the extent and aggre  more
University of Missouri: Taking on the Global Challenge of Hidden Hunger
COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Mizzou researcher Kiruba Krishnaswamy recently received an NSF CAREER award to develop a sustainable food system. * * * More than 2 billion people suffer from hidden hunger, a form of malnutrition where individuals lack essential micronutrients -- like vitamins and minerals -- even though they consume what appears to be an adequate amount of calories. University of Missouri researche  more
University of Mount Union: First-Year Nursing Students Participate in Service-Learning Project at Local Elementary School
ALLIANCE, Ohio, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Mount Union issued the following news: Nursing students at the University of Mount Union took part in the CHE 115 Service Learning Project (SLP) at Washington Elementary School, where they performed and explained chemistry demonstrations to elementary students related to real-life medical or health science. Dr. Sheryl Mason, associate professor of chemistry, has been doing this project for several years and resuming in 2023 after taking a   more
University of New South Wales: World-First Cybercrime Index Ranks Countries by Cybercrime Threat Level
SYDNEY, Australia, April 11 (TNSres) -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: The new index shows where cyber criminals are, and the impact they are having. An international team of researchers has compiled the first ever World Cybercrime Index, which identifies the globe's key cybercrime hotspots by ranking the most significant sources of cybercrime at a national level. The Index, released today after three years of intensive research, shows that a relatively small num  more
University of Pittsburgh School of Education: Students and Faculty Engage in International Education Scholarship at CIES Conference
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Education issued the following news: At the 2024 Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) Conference, University of Pittsburgh School of Education students, faculty, and alumni presented research and engaged in rich discourse about advancing global learning and fostering cross-cultural dialogue. Held in Miami, Florida on March 10-14, the 2024 CIES Conference centered around the theme "The Power   more
University of South Australia: Scientists Create Octopus Survival Guide to Minimise Impacts of Fishing
ADELAIDE, Australia, April 11 (TNSres) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Octopuses have been around for hundreds of millions of years, but did you know that most only live for a few years, dying soon after mating or laying eggs? * * * Until now that hasn't been a problem, but octopus catches have doubled in recent decades as the world strives to meet the nutritional demands of a rising global population. How do we ensure octopus fisheries remain s  more
University of Southampton: Cancer Researchers Join Survivors for Fundraising Marathon
SOUTHAMPTON, England, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: Professors and researchers from breast cancer research labs in Southampton will be marshalling and supporting walkers at a charity marathon in Hampshire in aid of the research they conduct. The academic staff are from labs at the University of Southampton where they conduct groundbreaking research into breast cancer. They are helping at this year's Breast Walk Ever, a charity walk organised by A  more
University of Southampton: Food Security in Developed Countries Shows Resilience to Climate Change
SOUTHAMPTON, England, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: A study by the University of Southampton has found that market forces have provided good food price stability over the past half century, despite extreme weather conditions. Research into US wheat commodities by economists at Southampton, in collaboration with UCL, also suggests high uncertainty about the state of future harvests hasn't destabilised the market. Findings are published in the Jou  more
University of Surrey: Professor Newlands Awarded the Colyer Gold Medal for Research Impact
GUILFORD, England, April 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * The Royal College of Surgeons has awarded its prestigious Colyer Gold Medal to Professor Carrie Newlands for her considerable contributions to the profession and wider society through her research. * * * The Royal College's Faculty of Dental Surgery awarded the medal to Professor Newlands and Miss Daljit K Dhariwal from the University of Oxford, citing their most recent research that hi  more
University of Surrey: Project to Boost Solar Energy Capture Awarded pound sterling1.1 Million
GUILFORD, England, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: Solar-thermal devices that have the potential to transform how we heat our homes and generate power on a larger scale are being developed by a team led by the University of Surrey. This exciting project has received a pound sterling1.1 million grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). The main goal of this research is to create new designs for surfaces that can   more
University of Surrey: Ravi Silva Elected Fellow of the European Academy of Science
GUILFORD, England, April 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * One of the world's leading carbon nanomaterials engineers, Professor Ravi Silva, has been elected Fellow of the European Academy of Sciences. * * * Professor Silva, Director of the Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) at the University of Surrey, has significantly contributed to the field of carbon nanomaterials and engineering for over 30 years. His work has led to practical uses in var  more
University of Toronto Research Team Hits Bullseye With Strategy to Improve Fairness in Darts
TORONTO, Ontario, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: By Safa Jinje A research team from the University of Toronto is rethinking how darts can be played more fairly. The team, led by Timothy Chan, a professor in the department of mechanical and industrial engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, recently took home first place in the 2024 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference Research Papers Competition by designing a new framework to l  more
University of Toronto: Personality Type Can Help Predict Who's Single or in a Relationship - and How Happy They Are - Study
TORONTO, Ontario, April 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: By Josslyn Johnstone The phrase "single life" may conjure images of a busy Sex and the City-like social calendar, packed with dates and drama. But researchers at the University of Toronto say most singles are actually introverts - a far cry from the extroverted stereotypes we often see depicted in movies and on TV. In a study published recently in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, the res  more
University of Washington: New Report 'Braids' Indigenous and Western Knowledge for Forest Adaptation Strategies Against Climate Change
SEATTLE, Washington, April 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Washington issued the following news release: There are 154 national forests in the United States, covering nearly 300,000 square miles of forests, woodlands, shrublands, wetlands, meadows and prairies. These lands are increasingly recognized as vital for supporting a broad diversity of plant and animal life; for water and nutrient cycling; and for the human communities that depend on forests and find cultural and spiritual significanc  more
University of Western Australia: New Species of Ant Found Pottering Under the Pilbara
PERTH, Australia, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news: A study by The University of Western Australia has unearthed a new species of subterranean ant that shares some traits with a well-known Harry Potter villain. The research, published in Zookeys, describes the new species Leptanilla voldemort as a pale ant with a slender build, spindly legs, and long, sharp mandibles. Lead researcher Dr Mark Wong, a Forrest Fellow from UWA's School of Biologic  more
University of Western Australia: Participants Needed as Study Seeks to Unlock Urban Appetites
PERTH, Australia, April 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news: A pioneering study aimed at unravelling the relationship between apartment living and dietary habits is calling for Australians who live in studio apartments to take part. Spearheaded by PhD candidate at The University of Western Australia Joelie Mandzufas, the FLAIR study will delve into the culinary behaviours and lifestyle choices of residents of small studio apartments. "The study holds p  more
University of Western Australia: Study Finds Imagining Self-Harm Linked to Increased Risk
PERTH, Australia, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news: A new study from The University of Western Australia has found vividly imagining self-harm is related to increased urge to self-harm and the future likelihood of an individual acting on the urge. The study was led by Dr Julie Ji, adjunct lecturer from UWA's School of Psychological Science, and published in Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior. "About one in 10 adolescents in Australia have eng  more
University of Winchester Hosts Research Festival
WESTCHESTER, England, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Winchester issued the following news release: The University of Winchester is hosting a two-day event for doctoral students focusing on ways they can develop their research skills and broaden their horizons beyond academia. The University's West Downs Centre (pictured) is the venue for the second GuildHE Research Doctoral Festival on 16-17 April, the flagship event of the research consortium for smaller and specialist universities.   more
University of Winchester: Study Supports Packham's Concerns About Circus Tigers' Welfare
WESTCHESTER, England, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Winchester issued the following news release: A major scientific study by academics at the University of Winchester has vindicated naturalist and TV presenter Chris Packham's claims that life in a travelling circus is harmful to tigers. Chris claimed in the High Court in 2023 that circus environments can be harmful to the welfare of tigers. He had previously sought to raise funds for the care of several tigers re-homed from a Span  more
University of Wurzburg: Study Lays the Basis for New Knowledge on Gastrointestinal Diseases
WURZBURG, Germany, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: The transition from the esophagus to the stomach is a delicate region from a medical point of view, often associated with pathological disorders leading to cancer. An international research team has now gained new insights into this region. These pave the way for new prevention and treatment options. The meeting point of the stomach and esophagus, the so-called gastro-esophageal junction, is a  more
UNSW Receives $6.3m for Renewable Energy and Decarbonisation Research
SYDNEY, Australia, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: By Samantha Dunn A blast-furnace process for sustainable low-carbon iron-making and a renewable hydrogen production project have received significant funding from the Australian government. Projects led by Professor Yansong Shen and Scientia Professor Rose Amal from UNSW's School of Chemical Engineering received $4.4 million and $1.9 million in the latest round of funding from the Australian R  more
UPenn School of Arts & Sciences: Two Penn Professors Named 2024 Guggenheim Fellows
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Wale Adebanwi and Deborah A. Thomas of the School of Arts & Sciences are among 188 fellows chosen in the United States and Canada. * * * Wale Adebanwi and Deborah A. Thomas, both affiliated with the Department of Africana Studies in the School of Arts & Sciences, have been named 2024 John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellows. Adebanwi and Thom  more
UT-Southwestern Medical Center: How to Reduce the Stress When Caring for Someone With Dementia
DALLAS, Texas, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: Caring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer's disease is challenging. In addition to the financial and physical demands, many caregivers are unprepared for the stress of trying to effectively communicate with a loved one who may be prone to agitation, verbal aggression, and hallucinations. But there are ways to prevent or defuse communication-based conflict, said Izabell  more
VA. GOV. YOUNGKIN: FACT SHEET - A COMMON GROUND BUDGET FOR A STRUCTURALLY BALANCED COMMONWEALTH
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 12 (TNSres) -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin on Monday released a package of 242 budget amendments to find common ground with the General Assembly on a new, two-year budget. The proposed package eliminates all tax decreases and increases, includes a $21.3Bn record investment for K-12 education, and provides $3.2 billion in new spending on health and human resources. We can find Common Groun  more
Western Balkans' Economic Growth to Quicken This Year and Next But Reforms Crucial to Bolster Long-Term Prospects
VIENNA, Austria, April 12 (TNSres) -- The World Bank issued the following news release: Economic growth in the Western Balkans is projected to rise in 2024, with further acceleration expected in 2025, bringing it back to pre-pandemic averages. To narrow the development gap with the European Union and improve living standards for its people, the region needs to continue implementing reforms. This includes increasing investments to make cities greener, allowing them to contribute more efficiently  more
World Bank Raises Polish Growth Forecast to 3% in 2024 Sluggish Growth Delays Economic Recovery in Emerging Europe and Central Asia
WASHINGTON, April 12 (TNSres) -- The World Bank issued the following news release: WASHINGTON/WARSAW - The World Bank increased its annual GDP growth forecast for Poland to 3.0% in 2024, primarily on the back of the recovery in private consumption, but economic activity in the emerging and developing economies of the Europe and Central Asia region is likely to slow this year as a weaker global economy, tight monetary policy, slowdown in China and lower commodity prices weigh on the region's gro  more
World Bank: Croatia's Economy Continues to Expand But Sluggish Growth Delaying Economic Recovery in Emerging Europe and Central Asia
WASHINGTON, April 12 (TNSres) -- The World Bank issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: Croatia's economic activity continues to show resilience and annual GDP growth at 2.8 percent in 2023 remained well above the European Union average. This is largely due to the booming tourism sector and the strong inflow of EU funds, supportive fiscal policy, strong labor market and large inflows of workers' remittances, which fostered robust personal consumption growth, says the World Bank's E  more
World Bank: Reforms Crucial to Invigorate Kosovo's Economic Growth Further
VIENNA, Austria, April 12 (TNSres) -- The World Bank issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: Economic growth in the Western Balkans is projected to rise in 2024, with further acceleration expected in 2025, bringing it back to pre-pandemic averages. To narrow the development gap with the European Union and improve living standards for its people, the region needs to continue implementing reforms. This includes increasing investments to make cities greener, allowing them to contribut  more
World Bank: Sluggish Growth Delaying Economic Recovery in Emerging Europe and Central Asia
WASHINGTON, April 12 (TNSres) -- The World Bank issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: Economic activity in the emerging and developing economies of the Europe and Central Asia region is likely to slow this year as a weaker global economy, tight monetary policy, slowdown in China and lower commodity prices weigh on the region's growth outlook, says the World Bank's Economic Update for the region, released today. Regional growth is likely to slow to 2.8% this year, following subst  more
WWF Global: Ipsos Survey - 85% of People Want Global Ban on Single-Use Plastics
GLAND, Switzerland, April 11 (TNSres) -- WWF Global issued the following news release: * * * * Latest Ipsos poll on what should be in a soon-to-be concluded global plastic pollution treaty shows unequivocal public support for banning harmful and unnecessary plastic products worldwide, with as high as 85% calling for a ban on single-use plastics and 90% for a ban on hazardous chemicals used in plastics. * Such bans can provide a pathway for reducing global plastic production, which 87% of the   more
WWF: 85% of People Want Global Ban on Single-Use Plastics
GLAND, Switzerland, April 11 (TNSres) -- World Wildlife Fund issued the following news release: * * * * Latest Ipsos poll on what should be in a soon-to-be concluded global plastic pollution treaty shows unequivocal public support for banning harmful and unnecessary plastic products worldwide, with as high as 85% calling for a ban on single-use plastics and 90% for a ban on hazardous chemicals used in plastics. * Such bans can provide a pathway for reducing global plastic production, which 87  more
Ashland University: URCA Symposium, Featuring Scholarly Work by College of Arts and Sciences Students, is April 17
ASHLAND, Ohio, April 12 -- Ashland University issued the following news: More than 40 students from Ashland University's College of Arts and Sciences will present their scholarly work at the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Symposium on Wednesday, April 17. The public is welcome to attend the 15th annual event, in which presenters will display original research, read original creative writing or exhibit new works in design and fine art. The presentations are scheduled throughout the  more
Colby College: Camaraderie and Competition Spur Excellence in Mathematics
WATERVILLE, Maine, April 12 -- Colby College issued the following news: By Laura Meader The beauty of mathematics and a love of competition have spawned an unexpected friendship for three Colby sophomores, launching each to new heights in mathematics' foremost undergraduate competition. For Thor Gabrielsen '26, Eddie O'Sullivan '26, and Pedro Santos '26, mathematics comes naturally. But what they've learned at Colby is that collaborative work makes them stronger individuals. The proof is evid  more
Daytona State Launching Teacher Apprenticeship Program With Volusia, Flagler and Brevard Counties
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, April 12 -- Daytona State College issued the following news release: Daytona State College is launching a new apprenticeship program in Fall 2024 that will allow select school district employees in Volusia, Flagler and Brevard counties to pursue a career in teaching while continuing in their full-time positions. The program is supported through a $5 million statewide Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant aimed at designing a Grow Your Own Teacher Apprenticeship Progra  more
DOE Argonne National Laboratory: U.S. Department of Energy's INCITE Program Seeks Proposals for 2025 to Advance Science and Engineering at U.S. Leadership Computing Facilities
ARGONNE, Illinois, April 11 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Researchers can apply for access to DOE's exascale supercomputers * * * The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Innovative and Novel Computational Impact on Theory and Experiment (INCITE) program is now accepting proposals for high-impact, computationally intensive research projects in a broad array of science, engineering and computer science domains. Pr  more
Guthrie Congratulates Congressional App Challenge Winners From Barren County
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news: This morning, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) congratulated Barren County High School students Carlie Sanders, Sara Thorpe and Leah Somerville who won first place in the KY-02 Congressional App Challenge. The students presented their app "ACHE" to Congressman Guthrie and others at the Congressional App Challenge's House of Code Science Fair held at the United States Capitol in D.C. Congressman Guthrie releas  more
Improving Drug Development With a Vast Map of the Immune System
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 11 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Immunai's founders were researchers at MIT when they launched their company to help predict how patients will respond to new treatments. * * * By Zach Winn, MIT News The human immune system is a network made up of trillions of cells that are constantly circulating throughout the body. The cellular network orchestrates interactions with every organ and tissue to carry out  more
Leader in assistive robotics receives TRI Young Faculty Researcher award
ITHACA, New York, April 11 -- Cornell University issued the following news: For people with mobility limitations, the tasks of daily living - like getting out of bed or eating - can be impossible without help. Tapomayukh "Tapo" Bhattacharjee, assistant professor of computer science in the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science, believes assistive robotics have the potential to better the lives of people who have mobility limitations and relieve some of the caregivers  more
Macquarie University Affirms Global Standing in Subject Rankings
SYDNEY, Australia, April 12 -- Macquarie University issued the following news release: Macquarie is ranked second in Australia and 31st in the world for Linguistics, while Philosophy placed fourth nationally and 35th internationally, and Data Science and Artificial Intelligence was fifth in Australia and 48th worldwide. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence was introduced into the rankings in 2023, and this year for the first time the top 70 universities worldwide were published. In additi  more
MIT-Mexico Program Fosters Cross-Border Collaboration
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 11 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * For two decades, MIT-Mexico has funded student internships and teaching, as well as faculty research collaborations. * * * By Lisa Capone, Office of the Vice Provost for International Activities, MIT Center for International Studies Favianna Colon Irizarry spent last summer at Tecnologico de Monterrey, working alongside Mexican biotechnology researchers to develop a biod  more
MIT: New AI Method Captures Uncertainty in Medical Images
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 11 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * By providing plausible label maps for one medical image, the Tyche machine-learning model could help clinicians and researchers capture crucial information. * * * By Adam Zewe, MIT News In biomedicine, segmentation involves annotating pixels from an important structure in a medical image, like an organ or cell. Artificial intelligence models can help clinicians by highli  more
Old Dominion University Graduate Programs Ranked Among the Best in U.S. News & World Report's Latest Survey
NORFOLK, Virginia, April 12 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: By Kenya Godette Six programs and three schools at Old Dominion University were nationally recognized in the newly updated rankings for Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report. ODU's graduate programs and schools that earned the highest placement in the survey are the Strome College of Business part-time MBA program, the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies graduate programs and the Doc  more
Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee Issues Testimony From FERC Member Nominee Chang
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following written testimony by Judy W. Chang, President Biden's nominee to be a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, at a March 21, 2024, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Manchin, Ranking Member Barrasso, and distinguished members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, I'm honored to be here today as a nominee to serve as a commissioner on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commiss  more
Technical University of Munich: Hybrid Intelligence Can Reconcile Biodiversity and Agriculture
MUNICH, Germany, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: Preserving biodiversity without reducing agricultural productivity: So far, these two goals could not be reconciled because the socio-ecological system of agriculture is highly complex, and the interactions between humans and the environment are difficult to capture using conventional methods. Thanks to new technology, a research team at the Technical University of Munich and the University of Ho  more
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology: Professor Avi Wigderson Wins Turing Award
HAIFA, Israel, April 12 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: The A.M. Turing Award, also known as the "Nobel Prize of Computing," will be granted to Prof. Avi Wigderson, a graduate of the Henry and Marilyn Taub Faculty of Computer Science at the Technion and a researcher at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) in Princeton. The award is an annual prize given by the ACM - the American Association for Computing Machinery. In June 2023, Prof. Wigderson rec  more
Texas A&M: Fighting Deepfakes With Smartwatches
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 12 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Dr. Nitesh Saxena is teaming up with the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station and Rutgers University to create software that could stop voice-control mischief in manufacturing settings. * * * By Amanda Norvelle One concern about AI is that it can imitate voices, a practice called voice spoofing. Deepfakes are a prominent type of voice spoofing facilitated by deep l  more
U of I College of Engineering Named Empowering Women Honoree by Idaho Business Review
MOSCOW, Idaho, April 12 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: The University of Idaho College of Engineering is the only higher education institution in the state to be recognized as an Empowering Women honoree by the Idaho Business Review. The designation recognizes companies for strong commitment to supporting and elevating women in Idaho through tangible and innovative efforts that advance women in the workplace and community. "Our college is proud to be recognized   more
U.S. Senators Cantwell and Murray Secure $2.45 Million Federal Funding for WWU's Kaiser Borsari Hall
BELLINGHAM, Washington, April 12 (TNSres) -- Western Washington University issued the following news release: * * * Funds will help build cutting edge research and instructional facilities in Western's future electrical engineering, computer science and energy studies building * * * Washington's U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray have delivered an additional $2.45 million in federal funding for advanced technology laboratory and research equipment for Western Washington University  more
UC-San Diego Labor Center Appoints Its First Executive Director
LA JOLLA, California, April 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: By Triveni Sheshadri The UC San Diego Labor Center has appointed Satomi Rash-Zeigler as its first executive director. Rash-Zeigler will set the vision for the recently launched center and lead its strategic growth by fostering collaborations between faculty, students, workers and community organizations. The UC San Diego Labor Center is housed in the Department of Urban Studies and Plan  more
UC-San Diego Secures Several Top Spots in Latest National Rankings for NIH Funding
LA JOLLA, California, April 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: By Judith Myers University of California San Diego School of Medicine solidified its status as a national leader in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, as reported by the 2023 Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR) rankings. In total, the medical school received more than $460 million in NIH grants in 2023, positioning it No. 5 among public institutions and No. 13 over  more
University of Houston Lands 18 Programs in Latest QS World University Rankings
HOUSTON, Texas, April 12 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: By Shawn Lindsey The University of Houston is, once again, demonstrating its strength as a global leader. UH has 18 programs ranked among the top in the world according to the 2024 edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject, released today by QS Quacquarelli Symonds. UH's hospitality programs in the Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership led the way with a world rank of No. 35. The   more
University of Memphis: MDOT Center Receives $1.1M NIH Grant for AI Wearables
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 12 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: The National Institutes of Health recently awarded $1.1M to the mDOT Center at the University of Memphis to continue developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence for wearables with a goal of transforming health and wellness around the globe. Established in 2020 at the MD2K Center of Excellence housed at the UofM, the mDOT Center is a national biomedical technology research center that serves as a na  more
University of Miami: Researchers Explore Power of AI to Craft Novel Solutions
CORAL GABLES, Florida, April 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami issued the following news: * * * The latest round of U-LINK team research funding focuses on utilizing artificial intelligence tools to improve our world. * * * By Janette Neuwahl Tannen Concrete that would absorb carbon dioxide from the environment. A new technology to help quicken the pace of drug discovery, or to diagnose illnesses. Ten faculty teams studying a range of ways to harness artificial intelligence and machin  more
USC and Capital One Establish New Center for Responsible AI in Finance
LOS ANGELES, California, April 12 -- The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news on April 11, 2024: By Caitlin Dawson USC and Capital One announced today the USC-Capital One Center for Responsible AI and Decision Making in Finance (CREDIF). Supported by a $3-million gift from Capital One, the joint research center will focus on advancing foundations for algorithmic, data and software innovations for artificial intelligence (AI) and its applic  more
UTS Ranks Among World's Best for 34 Subjects
SYDNEY, Australia, April 12 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has been named as one of the world's top universities for the study of 34 subjects in the latest edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject. The 2024 edition of the subject rankings (https://www.topuniversities.com/subject-rankings), released today by global higher education analyst QS Quacquarelli Symonds, provides independent comparative analysis  more
UW-Madison to name new Computer, Data & Information Sciences building for John and Tashia Morgridge
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 11 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: UW-Madison alumni John and Tashia Morgridge have led the way for the construction of Morgridge Hall with their gift of $140 million that includes a $50 million challenge grant to inspire other donors. Their namesake building is poised to become a hub of learning, creativity, innovation and discovery, and it represents a bold investment in the future of computing, data and information sciences a  more
Vivek Sarkar Named Dean of Georgia Tech's College of Computing
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 12 -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: Following a national search, Georgia Tech's own Vivek Sarkar has been named dean and John P. Imlay Jr. Chair of the College of Computing, effective June 1. Sarkar brings experience and expertise to the role, having made significant contributions to computing in academia and industry throughout his distinguished career. Most recently, he has served as chair of the School of Computer Science and held the Ste  more
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