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Research Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for Wednesday April 17, 2024 ( 235 items )  
2023 U.S. Digital Advertising Industry Hits New Record, According to IAB's Annual Internet Advertising Revenue Report
NEW YORK, April 16 (TNSres) -- The Interactive Advertising Bureau issued the following news: Internet advertising revenues reached a record-high of $225 billion, increasing by 7.3% year-over-year overall (YoY) between 2022 and 2023, according to the newly released "IAB Internet Advertising Revenue Report: Full Year 2023," conducted by PwC. The report found that Q4 saw the highest growth rate of 12.3% from the year prior (4.4%), with revenues rising to $64.5 billion. "Despite inflation fears, i  more
AAPA and ABS Release Port Decarbonization Report
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The American Association of Port Authorities issued the following news release: Today, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) released a significant industry report titled, "Port Decarbonization Survey: Trends and Lessons Learned (https://aapa.cms-plus.com/files/appa%2Dport%2Ddecarb%2Dsurvey%2Dpublication.pdf)." It was conducted in partnership with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and details some of the many challenges that America's ports fac  more
Academia for All: Salford Business School Turns Research Papers Into Art
GREATER MANCHESTER, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Salford issued the following news: Academic papers are rich sources of ideas and research, but they can often feel inaccessible to those not in academia, and sometimes even to students themselves. Technical language and detailed methodologies can often turn people off from reading academic literature, and much of it is hidden behind paywalled sites. The University of Salford Business School wants to change that. Now, the Schoo  more
Administration for Community Living: New Research Funding on Mobile Applications For Use By People With Disabilities
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Community Living issued the following news: ACL's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is announcing a new funding opportunity for the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) program (https://acl.gov/programs/research-and-development/disability-and-rehabilitation-research). The purpose of the DRRP program is to plan and con  more
AFBF to USDA: Restore NASS Surveys
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 17 (TNSres) -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: The American Farm Bureau Federation today urged USDA to reverse its decision to cancel livestock and crop surveys that are crucial to the success of America's farmers and ranchers. The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) recently announced it would no longer provide a July cattle inventory survey, as well as county-level estimates for crops and livestoc  more
Alliance Defending Freedom: 23 States Rally to Support WV Law That Protects Women, Unborn
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Alliance Defending Freedom issued the following news release: Twenty-three state attorneys general and numerous pro-life advocates submitted friend-of-the-court briefs Monday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit in GenBioPro v. Raynes, asking the court to uphold the state's pro-life law. West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, assisted by Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys, asked a federal district court in February 2023 to u  more
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses: Nurse-Legislator Outlines Ways to Build Advocacy Skills
ALISO VIEJO, California, April 17 (TNSres) -- The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses issued the following news release: * * * Article in AACN Advanced Critical Care discusses how and why nurses can develop their advocacy skills to build influence among policymakers * * * Nurses advocate on behalf of their patients in healthcare settings every day but often hesitate to speak up in other settings, especially when policy and politics are involved. A nurse-turned-legislator says it's c  more
American Bar Association to Release Civic Literacy Survey 2024 Findings on April 23
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The American Bar Association issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: In celebration of Law Day, the American Bar Association will present results from the sixth ABA Survey of Civic Literacy in a virtual event on Tuesday, April 23, at 10 a.m. EDT/9 a.m. CDT. Conducted annually, the survey measures the civics knowledge of the American public as well as their views on a range of topical issues. ABA President Mary Smith will deliver opening remarks, an  more
APA Report Calls on Social Media Companies to Take Responsibility to Protect Youth
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The American Psychological Association issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: * * * Raising age of social media permissions not sufficient, APA says * * * Almost a year after the American Psychological Association issued a landmark health advisory on social media use in adolescence, technology companies and policymakers still have made few meaningful changes, forcing society to continue to search for ways to maximize the benefits of these platfo  more
Appliance Standards Awareness Project Fact Sheet: Dishwasher Standards Will Cut Energy Waste and Maintain Performance
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Appliance Standards Awareness Project, an organization that says it advocates for appliance, equipment and lighting standards that cut planet-warming emissions, issued the following fact sheet on April 16, 2024: * * * Dishwasher Standards Will Cut Energy Waste and Maintain Performance Newly strengthened standards for dishwashers will bring less efficient new models up to the energy and water efficiency of their better-performing peers. DOE finalized the s  more
Argonne's Decarbonization Scenario Model Analyzes Ambitious Pathways to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
ARGONNE, Illinois, April 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * New research uses model to study decarbonization scenarios across the U.S. economy * * * While the world would love to have a quick fix, there is no one specific pathway to stop or slow the rate of climate change. Scientists are developing multiple strategies to reduce carbon emissions in, and remove them from, the atmosphere -- processes known collect  more
Ariz. State Parks and Trails: Provide Your Feedback for the 2025 Arizona Trails Plan
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Arizona State Parks and Trails issued the following news release: Arizona State Parks and Trails is launching a broad survey to gather feedback about trail usage and needs that will help inform decisions about funding and priorities over the next five years. Trail use in Arizona has a huge economic impact and also influences the behavior of residents and visitors to the state. According to a 2020 study, the economic value of non-motorized trail use in  more
ASH Names Editor-in-Chief of New Journal: Blood Global Hematology
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The American Society of Hematology issued the following news release: The American Society of Hematology (ASH) has selected Jorge Cortes, MD, to serve as the inaugural editor-in-chief of the newest addition to the Blood journals portfolio: Blood Global Hematology. He was selected after a competitive international search. Blood Global Hematology will be a peer-reviewed, open access journal focusing on the publication of high-quality original articles describing   more
Association for Financial Professionals: Survey - 80% of Organizations Experienced Payments Fraud in 2023, Significant Uptick From Previous Year
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Association for Financial Professionals issued the following news release: * * * Checks remain the payment method most susceptible to fraud, according to 65% of survey respondents. * * * Eighty percent of respondents report that their organizations were victims of attempted or actual payments fraud activity in 2023, according to the 2024 AFP Payments Fraud and Control Survey, underwritten by Truist. This number reflects a 15-percentage point inc  more
Bank of America Reports First-Quarter 2024 Financial Results
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 17 (TNSres) -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Bank of America reported its first-quarter 2024 financial results today. The news release, supplemental filing and investor presentation can be accessed at Bank of America's Investor Relations website at https://investor.bankofamerica.com/quarterly-earnings. Investor Conference Call information: Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan and Chief Financia  more
Baylor College of Medicine: Understanding the Brain Mechanisms Behind Emotion Processing Bias in Treatment-Resistant Depression
HOUSTON, Texas, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: One potential underlying cause of symptoms in individuals with depression is an emotion- processing bias which causes them to have a stronger response to negative information more so than positive. While prior research has sought to further understand and treat the neural mechanisms behind these biases, many questions remain in the fight against treatment-resistant depression (TRD). A new study led   more
BLS Issues Report on Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage & Salary Workers - Q1 2024
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-24-0699) on April 16, 2024, entitled "Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers - First Quarter 2024": * * * Median weekly earnings of the nation's 119.2 million full-time wage and salary workers were $1,139 in the first quarter of 2024 (not seasonally adjusted), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. This was 3.5 percent higher than a year earlie  more
British Chambers of Commerce: Inflation Cooling But Business Price Pressures Persist
LONDON, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- The British Chambers of Commerce issued the following statement: * * * Reacting to the latest inflation figures published this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said: "Today's figures confirm inflation is continuing to slowly head in the right direction. That's good news for both consumers and businesses. "However, a lot of uncertainty remains among the firms we speak to. Our most recent Quarterly Economic Surve  more
Brock University: Crawford Lake Core Now Part of National Museum's Collection
ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, April 17 (TNSres) -- Brock University issued the following news: A freeze core extracted from Crawford Lake during Brock University-led research is now part of the Canadian Museum of Nature's permanent collection. The core was placed into the Museum's National Biodiversity Cryobank of Canada in Gatineau, Que., during a ceremony April 11. The Cryobank contains a biorepository of specimens from across Canada and abroad, stored at -180 C, to be used in ongoing research.   more
Brock University: Sustainable Consumer Choices the Focus of Grad Student Research
ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, April 17 (TNSres) -- Brock University issued the following news: Sanjida Amin wants to know why consumers choose organic food and wine. The Master of Sustainability candidate in Brock's Environmental Sustainability Research Centre (ESRC) is moving into the third and final phase of her thesis research on the behaviour of consumers related to organic food in North America, working under the supervision of Associate Professor Todd Green in the Goodman School of Business a  more
CalState-Fresno: English Professor Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship
FRESNO, California, April 17 (TNSres) -- California State University's Fresno Campus issued the following news release: Author and Fresno State professor Mai Der Vang was honored April 11 as the recipient of a 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship. Vang is one of this year's 188 Guggenheim Fellows - including nine poets - from across North America, chosen from a pool of nearly 3,000 applicants. The fellowships, awarded annually since 1925, are bestowed upon distinguished individuals and culture creators   more
Can a Natural Juice Help Your Gut Health? University of Missouri Researchers Find Evidence It Can
COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Research at Mizzou is shedding light on how red cabbage juice might relieve symptoms of digestive disease. * * * A team of researchers at the University of Missouri is uncovering how the juice from red cabbage, long used in traditional medicine, can alleviate inflammation-associated digestive health conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in mice, offering hope to the esti  more
Canada's Universities Welcome Significant Investments in Research, Students and Mental Health in Budget 2024
OTTAWA, Ontario, April 17 (TNSres) -- Universities Canada (formerly the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada) issued the following news release: Significant new investments announced today in research, scholarships and mental health will benefit students and Canada's economy. Universities welcome Budget 2024's substantial increase in the value and number of graduate scholarships and postdoctoral fellowships, its funding for basic research through the Tri-Councils and its new inve  more
CAP Publishes Guideline for PD-L1 Testing of Patients With Lung Cancer
NORTHFIELD, Illinois, April 17 (TNSres) -- The College of American Pathologists issued the following news release: The College of American Pathologists (CAP) in collaboration with the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC), Pulmonary Pathology Society (PPS), Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) and the LUNGevity Foundation have developed evidence-based recommendations for the testing of immunotherapy biomarkers, including Programmed Cell Death Ligand-1 (PD-L1) and t  more
Catholic University: Research of Holocaust Survivor's Art Leads Student to Find Deeper Faith Connections
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- Catholic University issued the following news: By David Moretti Each year, The Catholic University of America highlights the diverse research topics of students and their various interest areas through University Research Day. Projects range from poster presentations to oral classroom lectures and participants range from undergraduate students to faculty and staff. Being able to present this research not only gives community members a chance to reach public a  more
Center for a Humane Economy Offers $15,000 Reward for Details Resulting in Arrest and Incarceration of Cody Roberts for Animal Cruelty
DENVER, Colorado, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Center for a Humane Economy issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: The Center for a Humane Economy is offering a $15,000 reward to any individual who provides additional evidence to police and prosecutors about Cody Roberts that results in his being sentenced to at least one year in prison for his appalling abuse of a young, female wolf. Individuals with such information can contact animalcrueltytips@animalwellnessaction.org. The reward   more
Central Michigan University: Biology Professor Awarded 2024 President's Award
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 17 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: By Hadlee Rinn Biology professor, David Zanatta, Ph.D., received the CMU 2024 President's Award for Outstanding Research and Creative Activity. This award can only be won once in a professor's career at CMU and celebrates the success a senior faculty member has had throughout their time here. Zanatta has published 67 peer-reviewed papers since 2002 and secured over $2 million dollars in exte  more
CEPS RESEARCH PRIORITIES 2024-25
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 17 (TNSres) -- Centre for European Policy Studies issued the following news: As 2024 dawns, the European Union stands amidst a confluence of crises, each with the potential to reshape the continent's fate. The year teems with challenges: the ongoing war in Ukraine, escalating tensions in the Middle East, a potential economic downturn in the Member States, farmers demonstrating in many European capitals, and the complex dance of EU enlargement and institutional reforms.   more
Church of England: Independent Co-Chair for Safeguarding Response Group Appointed
LONDON, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Church of England issued the following news release: Lesley-Anne Ryder, an experienced CEO and chair who has worked in national and local government and the health and charity sectors, has been appointed the independent co-chair of the Response Group looking at two important reports on independence and safeguarding (https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding/safeguarding-and-independence) in the Church of England. These are from barrister Sarah Wilkin  more
City, University of London: Bayes Expert Explains Vietnamese Billionaire Fraud Case
LONDON, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- City, University of London issued the following news: * * * Professor Anh Tran reacts to the female businessowner sentenced to death for defrauding a Vietnam bank for pound sterling35bn. * * * By Professor Anh Tran, Professor of Finance Vietnam has been rocked this past week by Truong My Lan, a female Vietnamese billionaire being sentenced to death for defrauding the Saigon Commercial Bank over an eleven-year period. Through bribing officials and manoe  more
Cleveland Fed Research: How Well Does Beige Book Predict Recessions?
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Anecdotal economic data compiled for the Federal Reserve's Beige Book may be useful in predicting recessions, especially when regional-level economic sentiment is taken into account, according to a new report published by the Cleveland Fed. Using natural language processing, researchers from the Cleveland Fed and Washington University in St. Louis constructed indices  more
Cleveland State University: Dr. Bibo Li Receives New NIH Research Grant
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 17 (TNSres) -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * New R01 Award from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases May Lead to Better Treatment for Parasitic Infections * * * Dr. Bibo Li, a professor in the Department of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences (BGES) and a member of the Center for Gene Regulation in Health and Disease (GRHD), has been awarded a new R01 research grant from the National Institutes of Health  more
Colo. House Democrats: House Advances Vigil, Woodrow Bill to Reduce the Cost of Housing
DENVER, Colorado, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House today advanced legislation on a preliminary vote to make housing in Colorado more affordable and reduce traffic congestion by eliminating parking mandates that drive up the cost of building new housing, especially multi-family developments. "Parking lots may look inexpensive to build and maintain, but requiring a minimum number of parking spots per housing development can add hundre  more
Colo. Senate Democrats: Senate Approves Bill to Prevent Price Gouging on Rent After a Disaster
DENVER, Colorado, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: The Senate today passed a bill that would protect Coloradans who live in an area affected by a disaster from excessive rent increases. HB24-1259 would prohibit rental price gouging for one year after a disaster declaration issued by the Governor or the U.S. President, where the declaration specifically declares a material decrease in housing. Rent increases would be capped   more
Commonwealth Bank of Australian Dentists Respond to Impact of Cost of Living Pressures
SYDNEY, Australia, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Commonwealth Bank of Australia issued the following news release: Dental practices across Australia (78 per cent) are concerned about cost of living pressures and economic uncertainty holding back patient visits to the dentist in the next 12 months, according to the latest Dental Insights Report, by CommBank Health and the Australian Dental Association. While 83 per cent of dentists anticipated further operating cost increases in 2024, the sector rem  more
Consumer Reports: As Earth Day Arrives, the Lifetime Cost of Climate Change for a Baby Born in the U.S. in 2024 Could Be Nearly $500,000
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- Consumer Reports issued the following news release: * * * New report conducted by ICF adds up the impact on consumer costs for housing, health, food, transportation, income * * * With Earth Day coming up on April 22, Consumer Reports is looking at how climate change can affect consumers in terms of dollars and cents. The costs from climate change could add up to nearly $500,000 for a baby born in the U.S. in 2024 over their lifetime, when you consider the im  more
COPD Foundation Nebulizer Consortium Releases Guidance on Mitigating Infection Risk During Nebulization
MIAMI, Florida, April 16 (TNSres) -- The COPD Foundation issued the following news release: A guidance statement from the COPD Foundation Nebulizer Consortium (CNC) on the safe use of nebulized therapies in health care settings and home environments has been published in the March 2024 issue of CHEST, a peer-reviewed medical journal. Nebulizers are commonly used to deliver inhaled medications to people with respiratory illnesses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). These de  more
CoreLogic: February US Rent Growth Posts Highest Annual Increase Since Spring 2023
IRVINE, California, April 17 (TNSres) -- CoreLogic, a property, mortgage and consumer information provider, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: * * * * U.S. single-family rents rose by 3.4% year over year in February, the strongest growth recorded in 10 months. * The higher-priced rent tier was the only one to see slightly larger annual gains (3.2%) compared with last February (3.1%). * New York led the U.S. for year-over-year rent growth in February at 6.9%, while Miami (-  more
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Save Spring Migrating Birds
ITHACA, New York, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, a unit of Cornell University, issued the following news release: * * * Cut light pollution and treat glass to prevent deadly collisions * * * Spring bird migration has begun. Under cover of darkness, 2.5-3.5 billion birds will fly northward to their breeding grounds in the United States and Canada. According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, now is one of the most important times of year to keep birds safe by reducing no  more
Courts in Kosovo Should Ensure Consistency and Fairness in Sentencing of Illegal Weapons Possession Cases, OSCE Report Recommends
PRISTINA, Kosovo, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: The OSCE Mission today published its latest focused report on sentencing practices in cases involving illegal possession of weapons. The report analyses data collected from December 2020 to August 2023, and assesses court sentencing practices for compliance with fair trial and international human rights standards, with a focus on just and consiste  more
Cranfield University: Brutal History of Winchcombe Meteorite's Journey Through Space Uncovered With New Research
CRANFIELD, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- Cranfield University issued the following news release: Intensive new nano-analysis of the Winchcombe meteorite has revealed how it was affected by water and repeatedly smashed apart and reassembled on the journey it took through space before landing in an English sheep field in 2021. Cranfield University's Dr Diane Johnson, Senior Technical Officer - Materials Characterisation, joined an international team of researchers from dozens of institutions to   more
Cross-Border Energy Networks Can Cut USD 800 BN From ASEAN's Decarbonization Cost, DNV Research Indicates
BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, April 17 (TNSres) -- DNV, a provider of classification, technical assurance, software and independent expert advisory services, issued the following news on April 16, 2024: DNV forecasts that decarbonizing the energy supply across the member states of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) could see a staggering reduction of USD 800 billion in costs through comprehensive regional collaboration encompassing power interconnectors, hydrogen networks, and ene  more
CSIRO Report Sows Seeds for Australia's Farming Future
CLAYTON, Australia, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation issued the following news release: The Ag2050 Scenarios Report examines the question; what does a productive, resilient and sustainable farm look like in Australia in 2050? Australia must act now to accelerate agricultural innovation to achieve productive, resilient and sustainable farming systems by 2050, according to a new report released by Australia's national science agency  more
Deakin University: Research Highlights New Ways to Tackle Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs
GEELONG, Australia, April 17 (TNSres) -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Key points: * Deakin Criminology experts have examined the inner workings within and between rival outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) clubs. * The analysis reveals how senior members use lower ranked members to commit crimes, and how OMCG clubs work with rival clubs to carry out offences. * The research can provide a blueprint for law enforcement to target co-offending networks of gangs involved   more
DFER CEO Jorge Elorza Responds to Sec. Cardona's Testimony at FY25 Budget Hearing
NEW YORK, April 17 (TNSres) -- Democrats for Education Reform issued the following statement on April 16, 2024: * * * Today, DFER CEO Jorge Elorza released the following statement in response to Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona's testimony during the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Hearing: "We commend Secretary of Education, Dr. Miguel Cardona, for his recent public support of public charter schools during the House Appropriations Committee meeting hearing on the Department's proposed FY25 budg  more
DOE Report Highlights Ways to Address Significant Wind Energy Workforce Gap
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy issued the following news on April 16, 2024: * * * A new report finds that, although there is likely to be a significant shortage of wind energy workers in the coming decades, impactful opportunities exist to close the wind energy workforce gap. * * * As development increases to meet U.S. wind energy deployment goals, it is important to have enough trained workers to meet indust  more
Driving Innovation: UTC Marketing Students Help Propel Faculty Research Into the Real World
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, business students are gaining hands-on experience while helping faculty move their research into the marketplace. The UTC Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship launched these roles to give students practical experience while bolstering UTC faculty research and commercialization efforts. Juniors Jayla Terry and Brayden McBe  more
Emmy Award-Winning Documentary Featuring Actor and Oceana Board Member Ted Danson Exposes the Plastics Crisis
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- Oceana, an international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation, issued the following news release: * * * Airing across PBS channels for Earth Month, "We're All Plastic People Now (https://www.pbs.org/video/were-all-plastic-people-now-rkg2mq/)" by Rory Fielding Films highlights the impact of plastic pollution on communities, health, and the environment * * * This Earth Month, the Emmy award-winning documentary 'We're All Plastic People N  more
Environmental Defense Fund: Experts - New Threats to New Mexico's Rivers Also Endanger Its Groundwater Resources
SANTA FE, New Mexico, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: * * * A new ranking of the state's rivers as the nation's "most endangered" highlights connected fragility of the state's surface and groundwater systems. * * * New Mexico's rivers are under severe threat, further endangering already strained ecosystems, drinking water sources and livelihoods across the state, according to a new report. The state's rivers now collect  more
European Commission's Joint Research Center: Launch of the 2023 Highlights Report
ISPRA, Italy, April 17 (TNSres) -- The European Commission's Joint Research Center issued the following news on April 16, 2024: The Joint Research Centre (JRC) has released today its 2023 Highlights Report. The report provides examples of how the JRC has made a positive impact on policymaking and society in the past year. The 2023 Highlights Report shows some of the ways in which the work of the JRC has had a positive impact on society - from supporting EU policymaking with independent and rel  more
European Commission's Joint Research Center: New Global Trends Report Presents Challenges and Opportunities for Europe's Future
ISPRA, Italy, April 17 (TNSres) -- The European Commission's Joint Research Center issued the following news on April 16, 2024: The European Strategy and Policy Analysis System (ESPAS) presented yesterday its fourth Global Trends Report, titled Choosing Europe's Future, at a launch event where Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight Maros Sefcovic gave a speech. The report is designed to help the political leadership that will emerge from  more
European Southern Observatory: Most Massive Stellar Black Hole in Our Galaxy Found
MUNICH, Germany, April 17 (TNSres) -- The European Southern Observatory issued the following news release: Astronomers have identified the most massive stellar black hole yet discovered in the Milky Way galaxy. This black hole was spotted in data from the European Space Agency's Gaia mission because it imposes an odd 'wobbling' motion on the companion star orbiting it. Data from the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO's VLT) and other ground-based observatories were used t  more
Experian Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Enterprise Fraud Solutions 2024 Vendor Assessment
COSTA MESA, California, April 17 (TNSres) -- Experian, an information services company, issued the following news release: Experian announced that the company was named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Enterprise Fraud Solutions 2024 Vendor Assessment (doc #US51939124, March 2024). The report evaluates each vendor's advanced fraud detection capabilities, alignment with customer needs, and future strategy and roadmap for innovation. Experian offers an integrated digital identity and f  more
FDA Roundup: April 16, 2024
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following roundup on April 16, 2024: Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency: * Today, the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) announced (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-devices-news-and-events/cdrh-unveils-new-dataset-help-improve-chemical-characterization-methods-bioc  more
Five New IPEM Fellows
YORK, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine issued the following news: FIVE members of IPEM have recently been admitted as Fellows. IPEM's Fellows are an increasingly diverse group and with something in common - they have distinguished themselves within their field. The new Fellows are: * Dr Kate Bryant, a Consultant Clinical Scientist and Head of Non-ionising Radiation at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, and an Honorary Associate Professo  more
From Lab to Impact: Nature Awards and Seed Health Partner to Launch Microbiome Accelerator, Translating Breakthrough Research for Real-World Health Innovations
BERLIN, Germany, April 17 (TNSres) -- Springer Nature, a research, educational and professional publisher, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Nature Awards, part of Springer Nature, has today announced a new partnership with Seed Health, the innovative US-based microbiome science company, to launch Nature Awards Microbiome Accelerator. The programme will identify the next generation of microbiome researchers inspired to translate their work into real-world impact, and will pro  more
From the Journal of Marketing - How Can Companies Address Consumers Who Are Averse to Products Using a Novel Technology?
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 17 (TNSres) -- The American Marketing Association issued the following news release: Researchers from IE Business School and Indian Institute of Management Shillong published a new Journal of Marketing study that examines why certain consumers are averse to products using a novel technology and what strategies marketers can use to remedy this aversion. The study, forthcoming in the Journal of Marketing, is titled "Adoption of New Technology Vaccines" and is authored by  more
Frontline Education Releases Inaugural K-12 Lens Survey Report to Guide K-12 Decision-Making
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, April 17 (TNSres) -- Frontline Education, a provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, issued the following news: * * * Report provides data and insights on critical opportunities for district leaders to enhance operations * * * Frontline Education, a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, today announced the release of its inaugural "K-12 Lens: A Survey Report from Frontline Education (https://www  more
FSB Proposes Measures to Enhance the Liquidity Preparedness of Non-Bank Market Participants for Margin and Collateral Calls During Times of Market-Wide Stress
BASEL, Switzerland, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Financial Stability Board issued the following news release: * * * * FSB report identifies weaknesses in risk management and governance as key causes of inadequate liquidity preparedness by some non-bank market participants during recent incidents of liquidity stress in financial markets. * Report proposes eight policy recommendations focused on managing and mitigating the impact of spikes in margin and collateral calls in the non-bank financial in  more
GCSAA ANNOUNCES FUNDING OF TWO NEW RESEARCH PROJECTS IN 2024
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release: * * * In all, GCSAA is currently funding 13 university projects through 2025 * * * Research grants from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) are supporting four new research projects at universities across the country beginning in 2023. The projects will be funded through the GCSAA Foundation research endowments. The projects, which were   more
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine: Practical Advice, 'Delicious' Entertainment in Nobody's Fool - Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, April 17 (TNSres) -- Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine issued the following news release: From phishing scams to Ponzi schemes, our world brims with deception. In their book Nobody's Fool (https://www.amazon.com/Nobodys-Fool-Taken-What-about/dp/1541602234), psychologists Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris show us how to avoid being taken in. They describe the key habits of thinking and reasoning that serve us well most of the time but make us vulnerable--like   more
Georgia Chamber Releases Results of 2024 Executive Insights Survey
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Georgia Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state's leading business advocacy and research organization, released the results of its annual Executive Insights Survey providing an overview of the state of Georgia's economic environment and the issues top-of-mind for Georgia's business leaders. Each year, the Georgia Chamber partners with Deloitte Consulting LLP to reach over 1,000 executives from   more
Global Wind Report 2024 - Record year for wind energy shows momentum but highlights need for policy-Driven Action
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Global Wind Energy Council issued the following news release: The global wind industry installed a record 117GW of new capacity in 2023, making it the best year ever for new wind energy. Despite a turbulent political and macroeconomic environment, the wind industry is entering a new era of accelerated growth driven by increased political ambition, manifested in the historic COP28 adoption of a target to triple renewable energy by 2030.   more
Goldman Sachs Reports 2024 First Quarter Earnings Per Common Share of $11.58 and Annualized Return on Common Equity of 14.8%
NEW YORK, April 17 (TNSres) -- Goldman Sachs Group, an investment banking, securities and investment management firm, issued the following news release on April 15, 2024: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) today reported net revenues of $14.21 billion and net earnings of $4.13 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. Diluted earnings per common share (EPS) was $11.58 and annualized return on average common shareholders' equity (ROE) was 14.8% for the first quarter of 2024. Ple  more
Graduate Student in Engineering Wins 2024 UPEI 3-Minute Thesis Competition
CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: Ant-inspired robots, the experiences of temporary foreign workers on PEI, and modelling for energy efficiency cost savings for property owners were the focus of prize-winning 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) presentations by UPEI graduate students on April 11, 2024. The 3MT competition challenges graduate students to explain their thesis within three minutes and in a format  more
Greenpeace UK: The UK's Largest Plastic Waste Survey Reveals 1.7 Billion Pieces of Plastic Packaging Still Being Thrown Away by Households Weekly
LONDON, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- Greenpeace UK issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: * * * * UK households are throwing away on average 60 pieces of plastic packaging per household weekly, an estimated 1.7 billion pieces of plastic nationally weekly, equating to 90 billion pieces of plastic packaging being thrown away annually. * The 90 billion figure is consistent with the first count in 2022, despite overwhelming support for reduction, showing how little progress has bee  more
Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities: Twin Transition Century: The Need for an Innovative Research Agenda
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities issued the following news on April 16, 2024: On 20 March 2024, the Ambassador of Norway to the United Kingdom, H.E. Tore Hattrem, hosted an event on the green and digital transitions jointly organised with King's College London and the University of Oslo. The event highlighted The Guild's latest Insight Paper "The Twin Transition Century: The role of digital research for a successful Green Transition o  more
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $2.8 Million in Life Sciences Funding to Improve Women's Health Outcomes
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 17 (TNSres) -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Today, Governor Maura T. Healey visited Brigham and Women's Hospital to highlight Massachusetts' leadership in life sciences and the Governor's proposed 10-year reauthorization of the Life Sciences Initiative in her Mass Leads Act. She was joined by Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao, Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh, and President and CEO of   more
Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis: CCUS Will Not Play a Major Role in Steel Decarbonisation
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * The steel industry has other, more effective options to reduce emissions * * * Key Takeaways: Over several decades of implementation in a range of sectors, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) has accumulated a track record of underperformance and failure. * * * Capture rates at the world's only commercial-scale CCUS plant for gas-based steel p  more
Institute of Public Affairs: New ABS Data Confirms Monthly Migration Intake Exceded 100,000 For First Time In History
MELBOURNE, Australia, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Institute of Public Affairs issued the following news release: "New ABS data shows Australia's migration intake remains out of control, with promises to 'normalise' arrivals in tatters. Combined with plummeting housing construction approvals, Australia is being set up for a disaster," said Daniel Wild, Deputy Executive Director of the Institute of Public Affairs. The Australian Bureau of Statistics' latest Overseas Arrivals and Departures data sho  more
International Institute for Environment & Development: Debt Swaps Could Release $100 Billion for Climate Action
LONDON, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- The International Institute for Environment and Development issued the following news release: * * * World Bank and IMF urged to back plan at Spring Meetings. * * * More than US$100 billion of debt in developing countries could be freed up to spend on restoring nature and adapting to climate change, according to new analysis by IIED). 'Debt for climate and nature swaps' are an important but underused tool for addressing three major problems facing less-  more
International Renewable Energy Agency: Transition to Renewables Calls for New Approach to Energy Security
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, April 17 (TNSres) -- The International Renewable Energy Agency issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: The transition away from fossil fuels to renewables requires a new interpretation of the concept of energy security, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) published today. Geopolitics of the energy transition: Energy security outlines a multi-dimensional energy security concept for the 21st century. The sys  more
Iowa State: 2024 Innovation at Work - Industry Engagement Supports Local Economies
AMES, Iowa, April 17 (TNSres) -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: Lunch break is ending and the rhythms of the manufacturing floor at Stellar Industries begin to pick up as forklifts deliver materials from one point of assembly to the next and welding sparks illuminate the frames of service truck bodies. The individual rhythms are distinct and yet flow together in a way that maximizes efficiencies and ultimately contributes to Stellar's double-digit growth year-over-yea  more
IRS Revised Frequently Asked Questions for the New, Previously Owned and Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicle Credits
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: The Internal Revenue Service today updated frequently asked questions in Fact Sheet 2024-14 to provide guidance related to the New, Previously Owned and Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicle Credits. These FAQs supersede earlier FAQs that were posted in Fact Sheet 2023-29 (https://www.irs.gov/pub/taxpros/fs-2023-29.pdf) on Dec. 26, 2023. The FAQs re  more
ISDA Margin Survey Shows $1.4 Trillion in Margin Collected at Year-End 2023
NEW YORK, April 17 (TNSres) -- The International Swaps and Derivatives Association issued the following news release: ISDA has published its latest margin survey, which shows that $1.4 trillion of initial margin (IM) and variation margin (VM) was collected by 32 leading derivatives market participants for their non-cleared derivatives exposures at the end of 2023, unchanged from the previous year. The $1.4 trillion total comprised $462.0 billion of IM and $944.5 billion of VM, compared to $325  more
ISDA Survey: Japan's Derivatives Market Set for Expansion
NEW YORK, April 17 (TNSres) -- The International Swaps and Derivatives Association issued the following news release: Tokyo and Singapore will be the top locations for derivatives trading in the Asia-Pacific region over the next three to five years, according to market participants who responded to a survey to mark the start of the International Swaps and Derivatives Association's (ISDA) 38th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Tokyo on April 16-18. Asked to rank the importance of a selection of A  more
ISU Student's International Experience and Undergraduate Research Set the Stage for Goldwater Scholarship
AMES, Iowa, April 17 (TNSres) -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: A resume that includes international experience and involvement with undergraduate research laid the foundation for Iowa State University student Emma Alstott to receive a prestigious Goldwater Scholarship this semester. Alstott, a global resource systems and horticulture major from Fort Dodge, received word that she'd been selected for the scholarship last week while she was studying in Greece. The Gold  more
Johns Hopkins Medicine: Study Suggests Adolescent Stress May Raise Risk of Postpartum Depression in Adults
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 17 (TNSres) -- Johns Hopkins Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Similar finding in both mice and humans may lead to a new, precision medicine strategy for treating the condition * * * In a new study, a Johns Hopkins Medicine-led research team reports that social stress during adolescence in female mice later results in prolonged elevation of the hormone cortisol after they give birth. The researchers say this corresponds to the equivalent hormonal ch  more
Kellogg Institute for International Studies: Scranton Named 2024 Guggenheim Fellow
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Kellogg Institute for International Studies, a part of the Keough School of Global Affairs at Notre Dame, issued the following news: Kellogg Institute Faculty Fellow Roy Scranton has been named a 2024 Guggenheim Fellow. The Board of Trustees of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation announced their appointment of Scranton and the complete cohort of 188 Guggenheim Fellowships on Apr. 11. Chosen through a rigorous application and peer review p  more
Khalifa University: Elevating Battery Performance With Nickel-Rich Cathodes Could Revolutionize Energy Storage Solutions
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, April 17 (TNSres) -- Khalifa University issued the following news: * * * Khalifa University's Prof. Pau Loke Show reviews the research charting the future of high-energy lithium-ion batteries * * * With the world turning to renewable energy sources, energy storage solutions are key to ensuring constant energy supply to power systems, during the night or at times when energy sources like the sun and wind are not available. Lithium-ion batteries remain at the f  more
Labor Department Awards PBSC a $1.75 Million Grant to Expand Skilled Trades Training
LAKE WORTH, Florida, April 17 (TNSres) -- Palm Beach State College issued the following news: By Joyce Edelstein Individuals seeking good careers in construction-related skilled trades will find enhanced training opportunities at Palm Beach State College through a $1.75 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. Announced April 15 by U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel at a press conference on Palm Beach State's Lake Worth campus, the College is one of 16 community colleges nationwide, and the only   more
Lamar University Doctoral Candidate Secures Second Place at Texas Water 2024
BEAUMONT, Texas, April 17 (TNSres) -- Lamar University issued the following news: Lamar University doctoral candidate Aalok Sharma Kafle secured second place at the Texas Water 2024 conference for his presentation titled "Advancing Flood Risk Management - Integrating Physics-Based Machine Learning with Multi-Criteria Decision Making." The conference, held in Fort Worth from April 9 to 12, is a collaborative effort between the Texas Sections of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and th  more
Lancaster University: Work Foundation Warns 1.4 Million Workers Face Insecurity at Work and at Home as Private Rents Soar
LANCASTER, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- Lancaster University issued the following news: New analysis from the Work Foundation at Lancaster University reveals that 1.4 million people face the 'double jeopardy' of working in severely insecure jobs - meaning they face a combination of insecure work conditions such as low or unpredictable pay and a lack of rights and protections - whilst living in the private rented sector as rents soar. Analysis of the ONS Labour Force Survey shows that a quarte  more
Leiden University: Calling on Universities and Funders - Make Research Information Open
LEIDEN, The Netherlands, April 17 (TNSres) -- Leiden University issued the following news: Crucial information about research, funding or how university rankings are created is often not freely accessible. The Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information calls for such information to be made open. Professor Ludo Waltman is one of its initiators. What needs to change? Over 40 organisations in Europe and beyond have signed the Barcelona Declaration at its launch on 16 April and that is jus  more
Leiden's Poo Can Help Rid Patients of Resistant Gut Bacteria
LEIDEN, The Netherlands, April 17 (TNSres) -- Leiden University issued the following news: Transferring poo from healthy donors to the intestines of chronically ill people has beneficial effects on these recipients' gut bacteria, also in the longer term. This is the conclusion of research by the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) and the Netherlands Donor Feces Bank (NDFB). Resistant gut bacteria are bacteria that do not respond to some antibiotics. This means that the antibiotics do not   more
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail 2023 Annual Report Released
OMAHA, Nebraska, April 17 (TNSres) -- The National Park Service Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail issued the following news release: Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail has released its 2023 Annual Report (https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/2023-annual-report.htm). The report documents a year of work with partners across the U.S. to commemorate and protect the 4,900-mile-long historic route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. "It was a great year on the Lewis and Clark National Hist  more
LIMRA: U.S. Life Insurance Need Gap Grows in 2024
WINDSOR, Connecticut, April 17 (TNSres) -- LIMRA issued the following news release on April 15, 2024: * * * New study by LIMRA and Life Happens reveals largest opportunity in the middle market * * * While the day-to-day impact of COVID-19 has diminished for most Americans, the heightened awareness about mortality and the importance of life insurance remains. U.S. life insurance ownership has remained relatively steady since 2021, with about half of adults reporting having coverage. The late  more
Lindblad Expeditions and the National Geographic Society Announce 16th Annual Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship Cohort
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The National Geographic Society issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: * * * 35 Educators to Embark on Expeditions Around the World for Professional Learning and Educational Experience of a Lifetime. * * * Today, Lindblad Expeditions and the National Geographic Society proudly announce the 2024 Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship cohort, which consists of 35 educators aligned with both companies' commitment to shaping the next generation of planetary s  more
Maine Policy Releases New Analysis on Decline of Maine K-12 Education
PORTLAND, Maine, April 17 (TNSres) -- Maine Policy Institute issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Maine Policy Institute released a report today authored by Research Fellow Jonah Davids on the decline of Maine's K-12 education system from 1984-2022. This analysis details how students in Maine went from among America's top performers to its lowest. In the 1990s, Maine students consistently ranked first or second on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) in math a  more
Managed Funds Association: Pensions, Endowments, and Foundations Invested Nearly $1.3 Trillion in Hedge Funds Across All 50 States
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Managed Funds Association issued the following news release: * * * New data also shows private credit funds provided over $1 trillion to American businesses of all sizes -- 40% increase from 2022 * * * Pensions, foundations, and endowments in all 50 states invested nearly $1.3 trillion with hedge funds, according to new 2023 data from MFA's educational campaign, Investing in Opportunity. The data also shows that private credit funds provided American busi  more
Manhattan Institute: New Report - The Tax System Hurts Dual-Income Families
NEW YORK, April 16 (TNSres) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following news release: * * * Taxing spouses individually can would help support today's most common family arrangement * * * Yesterday was Tax Day, the final day for Americans of all backgrounds to file the often-complicated paperwork needed to determine how much they pay, and--depending on a variety of factors--how much they save. In a new report, Manhattan Institute fellow Robert VerBruggen examines how the tax system treat  more
Manhattan Institute:'"It's Not as Bad as People Think the Place Is": The Potential for Informal Social Control at Crime Hot Spot'
NEW YORK, April 16 (TNSres) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following report on April 9, 2024 by David Weisburd, Clair V. Uding, Kiseong Kuen, Beidi Dong entitled ""It's Not as Bad as People Think the Place Is": The Potential for Informal Social Control at Crime Hot Spots." * * * Here are excerpts: Executive Summary Criminologists have long known that crime is highly concentrated--in most cities, approximately 50% of crime happens on only 5% of streets. As a result, many cities have ef  more
Manhattan Institute:'2023 President's Update'
NEW YORK, April 16 (TNSres) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following report on April 5, 2024 entitled "2023 President's Update." * * * Here are excerpts: We're pleased to share with you the annual Manhattan Institute President's Update. Detailed within are the many ways the Institute's scholars are working to ensure a safer, freer, and more prosperous future for America and its great cities. Over the past year, the Institute has transformed the debates over rising crime, reckless fisca  more
Manhattan Institute:'How to Reform Correctional Mental Health Care'
NEW YORK, April 16 (TNSres) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following report on March 28, 2024 by Stephen Eide entitled "How to Reform Correctional Mental Health Care." * * * Here are excerpts: Executive Summary "Trans-institutionalization" refers to the shift of seriously mentally ill adults from the care of psychiatric institutions to correctional institutions. Beginning in the 1950s, public mental health agencies have pursued the deinstitutionalization of the seriously mentally ill.  more
Mary Ann Liebert: Using Machine Learning to Identify Patients With Cancer That Would Benefit From Immunotherapy
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, April 17 (TNSres) -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: A new study examines the development of two machine learning models to classify the immunophenotype of a cancer specimen. The digital pathology approach presented can characterize and classify cancer immunophenotypes in a reproducible and scalable fashion, holding promise for the application of such a. method to identify patients that may benefit from immunotherapy in non-small cell lung cancer  more
Mastercard: Turning Aspiration Into Impact
PURCHASE, New York, April 17 (TNSres) -- Mastercard issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Mastercard details how it's activating its network, services, products and partnerships to drive the company's commitment to doing well by doing good in its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report (https://newsroom.mastercard.com/news/media/2d5bdnpf/mastercard-esg-sustainabilty-report-2023.pdf) published today. The report outlines progress toward social impact goals to support Peo  more
Matsumoto Announced Chair of American College of Radiology Board of Chancellors
RESTON, Virginia, April 17 (TNSres) -- The American College of Radiology issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: The American College of Radiology(R) (ACR(R)) today announced Alan H. Matsumoto, MD, FACR, as Chair of the ACR Board of Chancellors (BOC), and Christoph Wald, MD, PhD, MBA, FACR, as Vice Chair. The announcement was made at ACR 2024, the College's annual meeting in Washington, DC. Pamela K. Woodard, MD, FACR, will serve as President and Catherine J. Everett, MD, MBA, FAC  more
Max Planck Society: A Frustrated Jet in the Centre of the Milky Way
MUNICH, Germany, April 16 (TNSres) -- The Max Planck Society issued the following news: * * * Magnetic fields spiral around the mass monster Sagittarius A* and form up for a restart * * * The Event Horizon Telescope, a network of individual radio telescopes located all over the world, has once again observed the centre of our galaxy, the Milky Way. Using the polarised part of the radio light, the researchers discovered strong magnetic fields that spiral out from the edge of the supermassive   more
Max Planck Society: Searching for Clues in a Fly-By
MUNICH, Germany, April 16 (TNSres) -- The Max Planck Society issued the following news: * * * The BepiColombo space probe measures carbon ions escaping from the atmosphere of Venus and thus helps to decipher the special development of Venus * * * During its flyby of Venus, the European-Japanese space probe Bepi Colombo for the first time found carbon ions escaping from the planet's atmosphere into space in a previously unexplored region on the night side of the planet. Investigations of the   more
McGraw-Hill: Global Educators Report Concern About Student Mental Health and Challenges Outside of School, New Study Finds
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 17 (TNSres) -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following news release: * * * Survey of K-12 and higher education instructors from 19 countries provides insight into global education, the obstacles students face and the role of technology in helping teachers adapt * * * According to a new report from leading global education company McGraw Hill, educators believe the biggest obstacles to student success in school are tied to challenges outside the classroom, including m  more
MD Anderson and CureVac Enter Strategic Collaboration to Develop Novel Cancer Vaccines
HOUSTON, Texas, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: * * * Aligning complementary expertise, collaboration aims to develop off-the-shelf mRNA-based cancer vaccines for select hematologic and solid cancers * * * The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and CureVac N.V. today announced a co-development and licensing agreement to develop novel mRNA-based cancer vaccines. The collaboration creates   more
Michigan State University: Second Research Day Celebration a Success
EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 17 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: On April 11, medical students, residents and future scientists from across the state gathered at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi for the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine's second annual Research Day. The event, hosted by the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine's Statewide Campus System (SCS) and Research, Innovation and Scholarly   more
Moffitt Treats First Clinical Trial Patient With Gamma Delta CAR T for Bone Metastatic Prostate Cancer
TAMPA, Florida, April 17 (TNSres) -- Moffitt Cancer Center issued the following news release: Moffitt Cancer Center has treated its first patient in an investigator-initiated, phase 1 clinical trial investigating the safety and efficacy of a chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T) therapy for prostate cancer that has metastasized to the bone. Roughly 90% of men with advanced prostate cancer will develop bone metastases. The disease significantly impacts patients, causing extreme bone pain. Th  more
Mojave Desert Land Trust Shares 2023 Conservation Wins, Urges Bold Action for Threatened Iconic Species
JOSHUA TREE, California, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Mojave Desert Land Trust issued the following news release: The Mojave Desert Land Trust announced all-round conservation wins for the California desert in its 2023 Annual Report and outlined bold action to preserve two of the California desert's most iconic species in the years ahead. Using its multifaceted conservation approach, MDLT permanently protected 6,385 acres of ecologically significant habitat, cleared several tons of trash, made 52   more
Mount Holyoke College: Mara Benjamin Named a Guggenheim Fellow
SOUTH HADLEY, Massachusetts, April 17 (TNSres) -- Mount Holyoke College issued the following news: Mara Benjamin, Irene Kaplan Leiwant Professor of Jewish Studies at Mount Holyoke College, has been named as part of the class of 2024 Guggenheim Fellows. Benjamin is one of 188 distinguished and diverse fellows of culture creators named. Mara Benjamin, Irene Kaplan Leiwant Professor of Jewish Studies at Mount Holyoke College, has been named as part of the class of 2024 Guggenheim Fellows. Benjami  more
Musician David Byrne Joins Author Patrik Svensson at the Museum of Science, Boston for a Conversation About Eels
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Museum of Science, Boston, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Today, the Museum of Science, Boston's Center for the Environment announced it will host a live episode recording of the Sing for Science podcast, featuring a conversation between iconic musician David Byrne and culture journalist and author Patrik Svensson. Byrne will discuss his interest in "the eel question" with Svensson, the author of The Book of Eels and a leadin  more
N.Y. Comptroller: 'A Review of NYC Capital Project Delivery'
ALBANY, New York, April 16 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report in April 2024 entitled "A Review of NYC Capital Project Delivery." * * * Here are excerpts: Highlights - The City is shifting from publishing the Capital Project Detail Data (CPDD) report to a Capital Projects dashboard; both suffer from a number of limitations for reporting on project delivery. - The CPDD excludes about half of the City's total project inventory, amounting to r  more
N.Y. Comptroller: 'New York's Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget'
ALBANY, New York, April 16 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report in April 2024 entitled "New York's Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget - Federal Fiscal Year 2022." * * * Here are excerpts: Executive Summary The budget of the United States government plays a major role in the finances of New York State and its local governments, as well as in the daily lives of New Yorkers. Federal spending provides Social Security income, Medicare and Me  more
N.Y. Comptroller: 'The Importance of Responsible Debt Management'
ALBANY, New York, April 16 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report in March 2024 entitled "The Importance of Responsible Debt Management - Poor State Bond Structuring Choices Lead to Greater Costs for Taxpayers." * * * Here are excerpts: In the throes of the economic uncertainty and fiscal turbulence caused by the COVID crisis, legislation was enacted as part of the SFY 2021-22 budget authorizing the use of State-supported bonding with final matur  more
National Center for Education Statistics: Most Schools Report Some Concern About Students Meeting Academic Standards and Issues Related to Staffing Shortages
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Most public school leaders, 92 percent, indicated at least some level of concern about their students meeting academic standards, according to new data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the statistical center within the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES). In addition, 80 percent  more
National Institute for Health Research: Innovative New Trial Using Skin Patches to Spot Lung Transplant Rejection
LONDON, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- The National Institute for Health Research issued the following news: Researchers are investigating if skin patches can be used as an 'early warning system' to identify lung transplant rejection. This is so treatment can begin sooner, reducing the chance of longer lasting organ damage. NIHR and the Medical Research Council (MRC) are funding the trial. An Oxford University team is leading the study, together with 5 UK lung transplant centres and NHS Blood a  more
NATIONAL MILK PRODUCERS FEDERATION: DAIRY DEFINED PODCAST - BIOSECURITY TOP-OF-MIND WITH HPAI
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 17 (TNSres) -- The National Milk Producers Federation issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Biosecurity - what it is, and how to achieve it - is at the top of every dairy farmer's mind as cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) have been found in dairy cattle in several states. Every farmer can take simple, but meaningful, steps to ensure a well-protected industry, said Karen Jordan, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, chairwoman of the National   more
NC State Researchers Predict Active Hurricane Season
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 17 (TNSres) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season will see 15 to 20 named storms forming in the Atlantic basin, according to researchers at North Carolina State University. The Atlantic basin includes the entire Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. The number of named storms predicted is significantly higher than the long-term average, and moderately higher than recent 30-year  more
NETL Expertise in High-Performance Computing Accelerates Production of Materials for Clean Energy
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news: NETL expertise in high-performance computing has significantly cut the cost and research time needed to design high-strength alloys for low-carbon energy production and has been used as a valuable tool to advance the performance of solid oxide fuel cells and water sorption materials for clean energy technologies. To reduce emissions, power plants that   more
New funding opportunity seeks to invest in additional NSF Regional Innovation Engines
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: Pending congressional appropriations, the NSF Engines program aims to add additional regions to the 10 inaugural awardees announced earlier this year, expanding innovation potential across the U.S. The U.S. National Science Foundation announced a funding opportunity to invest in a new set of NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) across the U.S. In January, NSF announced the 10 inaugural   more
New InSights Research From The Vision Council Reveals Most Consumers Use Eyewear Accessories
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Vision Council issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Today, The Vision Council releases its latest research report, Focused inSights Eyewear Accessories, providing comprehensive insights into American adults' behaviors, preferences, and purchasing patterns related to eyewear accessories. The report sheds light on the usage and maintenance habits surrounding various eyewear accessories and underscores the importance of proper care and  more
New NHLBI Study Focuses on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
BETHESDA, Maryland, April 17 (TNSres) -- The National Institutes of Health's National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute issued the following news: * * * Aims to understand cardiovascular disease to improve prevention in understudied populations * * * For decades, the NHLBI has studied cardiovascular health and disease in different racial and ethnic populations, and those studies have yielded valuable insights into how to prevent and reduce health disparities among White, Black, Hispanic, and N  more
New Report From R Street Institute: The Benefits of Police Data Transparency
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The R Street Institute issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Today, the R Street Institute released a new report that explores the complexity of police use of force. Co-authored by Logan Seacrest, a resident fellow for the Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties program, and Jillian Snider, the program's policy director and a retired New York Police Department officer, the report acknowledges that mistrust of police is at an all-time high, driven by   more
New research centers will investigate effects of ocean-related problems on human health
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: Millions of tons of small pieces of plastic are finding their way into the world's waters, and then into human beings. The plastics are often eaten by fish and shellfish and then passed to humans when they consume seafood. These plastic particles and other marine-related problems, such as algal blooms, are affecting the health of both waterways and people. To address these problems, the U.S. Nat  more
New Research From Case Western Reserve University Aims to Block Tumor Growth in Colorectal Cancer Patients
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 17 (TNSres) -- Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * School of Medicine awarded five-year, $1.84M grant from National Institutes of Health's National Cancer Institute * * * Researchers at Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine believe they have found information that could lead to developing new treatment options for people with metastatic colorectal cancer. With a new five-year, $1.84 million grant  more
New Scholarships Will Help Attract Overseas Research Students to Swansea
SWANSEA, Wales, April 17 (TNSres) -- Swansea University issued the following news: Swansea University has launched scholarships in a wide range of subjects for overseas postgraduate PhD-level students applying for entry in September 2024 who can demonstrate excellence in academic achievement. The scholarships will qualify holders to be responsible for the Home component of the fee only, so they pay the same rate as UK students for the duration of their programme of study, There will be up to   more
Niagara University Hosts 78th Annual Eastern Colleges Science Conference
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, April 17 (TNSres) -- Niagara University issued the following news: Approximately 170 students and faculty from 16 universities, including 19 students from Niagara University's departments of biology, chemistry, and psychology, participated in the 78th annual Eastern Colleges Science Conference on April 13 at Niagara University. This marks the fifth time Niagara has hosted the forum. "The ECSC provides undergraduate students an opportunity to showcase the results of the  more
NSA Publishes Guidance for Strengthening AI System Security
FORT MEADE, Maryland, April 17 (TNSres) -- The National Security Agency Central Security Service issued the following news release: The National Security Agency (NSA) is releasing a Cybersecurity Information Sheet (CSI) today, "Deploying AI Systems Securely: Best Practices for Deploying Secure and Resilient AI Systems." The CSI is intended to support National Security System owners and Defense Industrial Base companies that will be deploying and operating AI systems designed and developed by an  more
NSF Director Panchanathan headlines Arctic Encounter Symposium 2024 as VIP speaker, meets Alaska senator and announces a $20M award to three Alaskan research institutions
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: In mid-April, U.S. National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan joined world leaders from more than 25 countries at the annual Arctic Encounter Symposium in Anchorage, Alaska, where he delivered featured remarks during a showcasing plenary session. While in Alaska, he also met with Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and announced a new $20 million Established Program to Stimulate Competit  more
Occidental College: Junior Lily Gebhart Receives Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
LOS ANGELES, California, April 17 (TNSres) -- Occidental College issued the following news: Lily Gebhart '25, a cognitive science and mathematics major, has been named a 2024 Goldwater Scholar. Gebhart will receive $7,500 each semester for the remainder of her undergraduate education to support her computational cognitive science research. Working with Associate Professor of Computer Science and Cognitive Science Justin Li, Gebhart is studying cognitive blending--the practice of combining mult  more
Orthodox Union to Lead Data-Driven Policy Changes Inspired by Kosher Food Insecurity Study
NEW YORK, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Orthodox Union, also known as Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, issued the following news release: * * * Groundbreaking Research by Jewish Nonprofit Planning and Research Institute and Gemiluth Chessed of Greater New York Focuses on the Experience of Food Insecurity * * * While their friends and neighbors are feverishly shopping and cooking for Pesach, thousands of kashrut-observant Jews in New York's five boroughs who live with food insecu  more
PEN America: New Report Find Unprecedented Surge in School Books Bans
NEW YORK, April 16 (TNSres) -- PEN America issued the following news release: The number of individual books banned by schools is soaring to a record level, according to a new PEN America report Banned in the USA: Narrating the Crisis. The report documents over 4,000 instances of book banning during the first half of the current school year - more than in the entire previous 2022-2023 school year. The report, which examines book bans from July to December 2023, details book bans in 52 public s  more
Premier's PINC AI and Fortune Name the Nation's 100 Top Hospitals
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 17 (TNSres) -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: PINC AI(TM), the technology and services brand of Premier, Inc. (NASDAQ: PINC), today announced the nation's 100 Top Hospitals(R). The full list of recognized hospitals was published in an exclusive online article by Fortune. Based on the data analyzed, it is estimated that if all hospitals performed at the same level of this year's top performers, mor  more
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory: Creating an Island Paradise in a Fusion Reactor
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory issued the following news: In their ongoing quest to develop a range of methods for managing plasma so it can be used to generate electricity in a process known as fusion, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) have shown how two old methods can be combined to provide greater flexibility. While the two methods - known as electron cyclotr  more
Rainforest Action Network Responds to Mondelez's Annual ESG Report
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 17 (TNSres) -- Rainforest Action Network issued the following statement on April 16, 2024: * * * The consumer goods giant Mondelez - the maker of well-known brands like Oreos, Ritz crackers, and Cadbury chocolate - released their annual Snacking Made Right ESG Report yesterday, providing updates on their sustainability ambitions and policies. Daniel Carrillo, Forest Campaign Director for Rainforest Action Network (RAN), issued the following statement in respo  more
Ramapo College: Remains of U.S. Marine Captain Identified Using Investigative Genetic Genealogy
MAHWAH, New Jersey, April 17 (TNSres) -- Ramapo College issued the following news release: U.S. Marine Corps Captain Everett Leland Yager died in a military training exercise in July of 1951. All of his remains were recovered in the Riverside County, California area and buried in Palmyra, Missouri, or at least thought to have been. Fast forward years later to a child who wanted to build a rock collection, and increased said collection by one during a scavenging exploration, presumably in Arizon  more
Rand Issues Commentary to Nikkei Asia: Japan's Alliance With the U.S. Has Just Gone Global
SANTA MONICA, California, April 17 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following excerpts of a commentary to Nikkei Asia on April 16, 2024: * * * Japan's Alliance with the U.S. Has Just Gone Global By Jeffrey W. Hornung Last week's state visit by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to the White House, the first for a Japanese leader since 2015, was replete with the kind of talk we have come to expect from such events. The two leaders spoke of strengthening the nuts and bolts of alliance management, findin  more
Rand Issues Commentary to The Diplomat: How Would China Weaponize Disinformation Against Taiwan in a Cross-Strait Conflict?
SANTA MONICA, California, April 16 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following commentary to The Diplomat on April 15, 2024: * * * This commentary originally appeared on The Diplomat on April 13, 2024. * * * How Would China Weaponize Disinformation Against Taiwan in a Cross-Strait Conflict? By Scott W. Harold Last month, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence warned in its Annual Threat Assessment (https://www.odni.gov/files/ODNI/documents/assessments/ATA-2024-Unclassified-Report.pd  more
Rand Issues Commentary to War on the Rocks: Persistent Gray Zone Aggression in the South China Sea Calls for Increased Coordination in Rule of Law
SANTA MONICA, California, April 17 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following commentary to War on the Rocks on April 16, 2024: * * * This commentary originally appeared on War on the Rocks on April 16, 2024. * * * Persistent Gray Zone Aggression in the South China Sea Calls for Increased Coordination in Rule of Law By Eric Cooper Earlier this year, China's Coast Guard forced a Filipino fishing boat captain and crew away from Scarborough Shoal, which the United Nations International Tribunal ha  more
Return, Restart, or Pivot Into Tech - BCS Event for People Looking to (re)enter the Tech Workforce
LONDON, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, issued the following news release: A special event to help anyone interested in a career in tech is being held in central London by BCS Women - part of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. 'Return, restart, or pivot into tech' will include a panel discussions and networking event with opportunities to talk to employers, trainers and recruiters - and hear from those who've made the transition. Andrea Palmer FBCS Chair o  more
Royal College of Nursing Responds to Liberal Democrat Research on Delayed Discharges From Hospital
LONDON, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Royal College of Nursing issued the following statement: * * * Responding to Liberal Democrat research on delayed discharges from hospitals, Patricia Marquis, Executive Director of RCN England, said: "Nobody should stay in hospital longer than they need to, but every day thousands remain on wards simply because the NHS can't discharge them to where they can receive more appropriate care. This adds pressure across hospitals leaving patients waiting hou  more
Rutgers: Surfclams Off the Coast of Virginia Reappear - and Rebound
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 17 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers scientists point to improved environmental conditions as possible reason * * * By Kitta MacPherson The Atlantic surfclam, an economically valuable species that is the main ingredient in clam chowder and fried clam strips, has returned to Virginia waters in a big way, reversing a die-off that started more than two decades ago. In a comprehensive study of surfclams collected from an ar  more
Sage Reports on Progress in New Independence With Impact Report
THOUSAND OAKS, California, April 17 (TNSres) -- SAGE Publishing issued the following news release: The latest Independence with Impact report, which covers the calendar year 2023, highlights our efforts and progress to make a positive impact on society as a business, employer, and publisher. Highlights include: * We donated 35,688 books to 164 partners in 22 countries through Book Aid International. * We increased the representation of women in leadership positions from 61% in 2022 to 66% i  more
Sanford Burnham Prebys: Common HIV Treatments May Aid Alzheimer's Disease Patients
LA JOLLA, California, April 17 (TNSres) -- Sanford Burnham Prebys issued the following news release: * * * Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys uncover beneficial links between certain HIV drugs and Alzheimer's disease * * * Alzheimer's disease (AD) currently afflicts nearly seven million people in the U.S. With this number expected to grow to nearly 13 million by 2050, the lack of meaningful therapies represents a major unmet medical need. Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys have now ident  more
Science Atlantic Environment Conference at UPEI a Success
CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: University students from across Atlantic Canada learned about environmental research taking place in the region during the 2024 Science Atlantic Environment conference hosted by UPEI's Environmental Studies program last month. Seventy-eight students and faculty from universities in Atlantic Canada attended the conference. Forty-nine oral and poster presentations w  more
Second Annual Lycoming College Undergraduate Humanities Research Conference Names Award Winners
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, April 17 (TNSres) -- Lycoming College issued the following news: More than 100 attendees from 24 colleges and universities joined Lycoming College's second annual Undergraduate Humanities Research Conference on April 6 on the Lycoming campus to celebrate the region's bright minds who are dedicated to furthering the humanities through high-level research. A panel of Lycoming College humanities faculty and students selected more than 45 students to present research at  more
Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging: New SPECT/CT Technique Shows Impressive Biomarker Identification, Offers Increased Access for Prostate Cancer Patients
RESTON, Virginia, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: A novel SPECT/CT acquisition method can accurately detect radiopharmaceutical biodistribution in a convenient manner for prostate cancer patients, opening the door for more personalized treatment. Utilizing lead-212 (212Pb), the new imaging technique has the potential to change practice and increase access for patients around the world. The first-in-human images from t  more
Sourcing 'Better' Meat Entails Significant Tradeoffs, WRI Analysis Finds
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The World Resources Institute issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: * * * New report outlines a six-step approach that food providers can use to design sourcing strategies that achieve climate, social, ethical,and economic goals * * * World Resources Institute (WRI) today released a report finding important trade-offs when shifting from conventional animal agriculture systems to alternative systems such as organic and grass-fed. While these sys  more
Specialist for Bioengineering Receives 2.5 Million Euros for Tissue Research at FAU
ERLANGEN, Germany, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Friedrich-Alexander University issued the following news: ERC Advanced Grant: Accelerating the discovery of soft materials The mechanics of biological tissue are the inspiration behind developing new soft materials using artificial intelligence. That is the aim of the "Discover" project that Prof. Dr. Ellen Kuhl, one of the leading specialists in bioengineering, will launch at Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU). Kuhl has received  more
St. Louis Fed Releases Annual Report - 'Prices, Wages and Workers: Recent U.S. Inflation Experience'
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis released its 2023 annual report, "Prices, Wages and Workers: The Recent U.S. Inflation Experience." In the report's main essay, St. Louis Fed contributing authors and economists Fernando Martin and David Wheelock provide an overview of the rise and fall of U.S. inflation from 2021 to 2023. Other Bank economists present relate  more
St. Louis School of Medicine: Alzheimer's Disease Progresses Faster in People With Down Syndrome
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Washington University St. Louis School of Medicine issued the following news release: Washington University senior clinical research coordinator Brittany Nelson (front) helps study participant Adam Kloppenburg get a brain scan as part of a study on the intersection of Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have discovered that Alzheimer's disease starts earlier and moves faster in   more
Stevens Institute of Technology: Adam Overvig Receives $450K Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigators Award
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, April 17 (TNSres) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The physics professor is breaking from traditional metasurface research to embrace "bugs" as features in the control of light waves * * * Adam Overvig, an assistant professor in the Department of Physics, has received a $450,000 Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) Young Investigators Award for his project, "Nonlocal Metasurfaces for Spectro-Spatial Control of Light." The thr  more
SUNY Announces Expansion of the Chancellor's Summer Research Excellence Fund
ALBANY, New York, April 17 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced the expansion of the Chancellor's Summer Research Excellence Fund. A total of $1.4 million will be invested to expand the number of paid internships from 150 to 170 for students from across six campuses. The internships will include 45 new experiences for students focused on Artificial Intelligence research. This is   more
Sutter Health: Sutter Delta Medical Center Recognized by U.S. News & World Report for Excellent Black Patient Outcomes
ANTIOCH, California, April 17 (TNSres) -- Sutter Health issued the following news release: Sutter Delta Medical Center is being recognized for its success in supporting Black maternal health by U.S. News & World Report for Black Maternal Health Week 2024. U.S. News' analysis of all High-Performing Maternity Care Hospitals in the U.S. identified just 26 hospitals nationwide achieving excellent outcomes for cesarean section and unexpected newborn complications among Black patients. This national  more
Swansea University: Athletes' Views on Transgender Inclusion in Elite Sport Differ Widely by Sport and Competitive Level
SWANSEA, Wales, April 17 (TNSres) -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * The majority of female athletes (58%) support categorisation by biological sex, rather than gender identity, but views differ according to sporting context, a new study shows. * * * The peer-reviewed study is the largest of its kind and, based on comprehensive and rigorous analysis of data, is published in the Journal of Sports Sciences. It reports the opinions of 175 national, elite and world-class fem  more
Teacher Self-Efficacy Research Presented by UAPB at AERA Annual Conference in Philadelphia
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff issued the following news: The American Educational Research Association (AERA) accepted the research proposal titled "Developing Teaching Candidates' Self-Efficacy Through Cross-Cultural Strategies," submitted by Dr. Kimberley Davis, Dean/Associate Professor of the School of Education at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), UAPB Associate Professor Dr. William Torrence, and Shippensburg University o  more
Tech Presents Inaugural Research Excellence Awards
RUSTON, Louisiana, April 17 (TNSres) -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: Louisiana Tech University awarded the inaugural Research Excellence Awards to showcase the contributions to research and innovation within the University's community and the dedication of individuals advancing their knowledge and fostering collaboration. The awards presented by Louisiana Tech President Jim Henderson, during a ceremony at the Davison Athletics Complex, included the Industry Partnership   more
Texas Association of Realtors: California to Texas - The Top State-to-State Move in the U.S.
AUSTIN, Texas, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Texas Association of Realtors issued the following news release: Approximately 102,000 Californians moved to Texas in 2022, more than any other state-to-state relocation total in the U.S., according to data from the U.S. Census recently analyzed by Texas REALTORS(R) in its 2024 Relocation Report (https://www.texasrealestate.com/wp content/uploads/2024TexasRelocationReport.pdf). More than 41,000 Floridians moved to the Lone Star State, while 30,000 New Yor  more
Texas State: SETI Researcher Chenoa Tremblay to Deliver 'Math In Space' Keynote
SAN MARCOS, Texas, April 17 (TNSres) -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Chenoa Tremblay, Ph.D., a project scientist at the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute, will deliver the keynote address during the "Math In Space and the Unbreakable Bonds of STEM" event on April 19 at Texas State University in observance of Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month. The event, which is free and open to the public, will run 2-4 p.m. in Derrick Hall room 113  more
The Gauge: Poland - March 2024
NEW YORK, April 17 (TNSres) -- Gauge, a part of Nielsen Co., issued the following news: March is the first month of spring, which, in addition to warmer weather, also means less time viewers spend at home in front of their TV screens. Viewers spent an average of eight minutes less per day watching video content in March than in February, with traditional TV viewing down seven minutes per day,and streaming viewing down an average of one minute per day. Among TV programs, the largest audiences i  more
Tremendous Turnout Demonstrates USF's Growth in Undergraduate Research
SARASOTA, Florida, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus issued the following news: By Cassidy Delamarter, University Communications and Marketing Nearly 600 undergraduate students across the Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee campuses showcased their ingenuity at the university's OneUSF Undergraduate Research Conference. The 16% increase in student participation from the last year reflected the university's commitment to fostering collaborative  more
Tulane University: New Statewide Research Reveals the Staggering Economic Cost of Intimate Partner Violence in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 17 (TNSres) -- Tulane University issued the following news release: A new study conducted by Tulane University's Newcomb Institute has uncovered the staggering economic toll of intimate partner violence experienced by women in Louisiana. The report, titled "The Costs of Intimate Partner Violence in Louisiana," found that intimate partner violence cost the state $10.1 billion in medical expenses, lost productivity and criminal justice spending in 2022 alone. The m  more
U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh: New Report - Good Governance Leads to Greater Prosperity
DHAKA, Bangladesh, April 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Today, U.S. Embassy Dhaka's United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and The Asia Foundation jointly organized a Prosperity and Good Governance Conference to share findings from the Atlantic Council's new global Freedom and Prosperity Report. The U.S.-based think tank's data is clear: strengthening basic freedoms accelerates economic growth over the long  more
U.S. Senators Introduce Bill to Limit ICE Solitary Confinement Following PHR Report
NEW YORK, April 17 (TNSres) -- Physicians for Human Rights issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: The U.S. Congress should immediately abolish the use of solitary confinement in U.S. immigration detention facilities, Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) urged during testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee today. "Solitary confinement unquestionably leads to severely detrimental health effects. What's more, sensible alternatives exist. I urge you to pass legislation eliminati  more
UB Team Receives Funding to Demonstrate Effectiveness of 'Food-is-Medicine' in Health Care
BUFFALO, New York, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: A team of University at Buffalo researchers has received funding from the American Heart Association (AHA) for research that will focus on the implementation of innovative food prescription programs in older adults. The AHA has awarded UB $400,000 for the 18-month project as part of the organization's Health Care by Food initiative, which is leveraging research to  more
UBS Publishes Updated Time Series With Restated Segment Financial Information Reflecting Previously Announced Changes With No Impact on Group Results
ZURICH, Switzerland, April 17 (TNSres) -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: * * * UBS today has published restated historical segment-level financial data reflecting the changes to the Group's segment financial reporting announced on 6 February 2024. * * * UBS today has published restated historical segment-level financial data reflecting the changes to the Group's segment financial reporting announced on 6 February 2024. These changes i  more
UC Irvine Researchers Shine Light on Rapid Changes in Arctic and Boreal Ecosystems
IRVINE, California, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * The changes point toward increasingly unstable ecosystems at high latitudes * * * Arctic and boreal latitudes are warming faster than any other region on Earth. In three new studies, Earth system scientists at the University of California, Irvine report how the ecosystems in these regions are changing. In a study published in Global Change Biology, a team led by Earth  more
UC-Riverside: CO2 Worsens Wildfires by Helping Plants Grow
RIVERSIDE, California, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * The greenhouse gas is a floating fertilizer * * * By fueling the growth of plants that become kindling, carbon dioxide is driving an increase in the severity and frequency of wildfires, according to a UC Riverside study. The worldwide surge in wildfires over the past decade is often attributed to the hotter, drier conditions of climate change. However, the study found t  more
UC-Santa Cruz: Humanities Program Provides Rewarding Research Experience - And Also Crucial Career Prep
SANTA CRUZ, California, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Employing Humanities-funded undergraduate students have begun working with faculty in paid research opportunities that connect their classroom curriculum with hands-on training * * * By Gwen Jourdonnais For student Madeleine Powell, working as a research assistant on an applied linguistics project has not only been a worthwhile experience; it's also helped her build s  more
UG Signs Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information
GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Groningen issued the following news release: In a significant stride toward advancing responsible research assessment and open science, the University of Groningen has officially signed the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information. The Declaration is published on 16 April with an initial list of over 40 signatories. Alongside the University of Groningen, in the Netherlands, the Declaration has also been endorsed by the  more
UM Study: Detroit's Black Homeowners Gained Nearly $3B in Real Estate Wealth From 2014-22
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy posted the following news on April 16, 2024: * * * * University of Michigan Poverty Solutions study released today shows Detroit's Black homeowners gained $2.8 billion in home value * Study based on 9 years or recorded home sales data * Neighborhoods with highest poverty and lowest home values in 2014 saw the largest gains, according review of recorded sales * Mayor says residents' work stabi  more
UnitedHealth Group Reports First Quarter 2024 Results
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 17 (TNSres) -- UnitedHealth Group issued the following news release: * * * Earnings Reflect $0.74 per Share of Impacts from Change Healthcare Cyberattack; $0.49 to Support Direct Response Efforts and $0.25 in Business Disruption Impacts Company has Provided Over $6 Billion in Advance Funding and Interest-Free Loans to Support Care Providers in Need First Quarter Net Loss of $1.53 Per Share is Due Primarily to Currency Effects of Previously Reported Brazil Sale a  more
University at Buffalo: Newly Sequenced Genome Reveals Coffee's Prehistoric Origin Story - And Its Future Under Climate Change
BUFFALO, New York, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Study charts family history of Arabica, world's most popular coffee species, through Earth's heating and cooling periods over last millennia * * * The key to growing coffee plants that can better resist climate change in the decades to come may lie in the ancient past. Researchers co-led by the University at Buffalo have created what they say is the highe  more
University of Aberdeen: Hydrogen Production From Waste - HyWay Project Gets Underway
ABERDEEN, Scotland, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Aberdeen issued the following news: Collaborators in a global research initiative to unlock the potential value of carbonaceous wastes and contribute to a greener future met for the first time earlier this year. HyWay - Hydrogen production from waste - is an international multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral integrated research and innovation programme that will promote collaborations and knowledge transfer among highly qualified indiv  more
University of Alberta: Does a Grade 5 Student Really Need Their Own Cell Phone?
EDMONTON, Alberta, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Alberta issued the following news release: A University of Alberta study suggests that setting constructive boundaries with -- not barring -- cell phones for youngsters in schools, and at home, will help curb problematic use down the road. "I think if people understand the impact that these devices have on kids -- which are mostly in my opinion negative for this age group -- more can and should be done to think about the necessity of a   more
University of Bristol: Family and Media Pressure to Lose Weight in Adolescence Linked to How People Value Themselves Almost Two Decades Later
BRISTOL, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * People who as teenagers felt pressure to lose weight from family or from the media, females, sexual minorities, and people experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage, are most at risk of 'internalised' weight stigma, new research led by the University of Bristol has found. The study is published in The Lancet Regional Health Europe today [16 Apr]. * * * 'Internalised' weight stigma, is when  more
University of Bristol: New Research Reveals There are More School-Based Than Regular Foodbanks Nationwide
BRISTOL, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Research shows schools have increasingly stepped in as a fourth emergency service and are now the biggest source of charitable food and household aid for families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. * * * The working paper, led by the University of Bristol, reveals there are more than 4,000 school-based food banks in primary and secondary schools across England, which equates to o  more
University of Exeter: 'Significant Work' Needed to Involve Black and Asian Communities in Environmental Demonstrations, Study Says
EXETER, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: "Significant work" is needed to ensure Black and Asian communities are more involved in environmental protests, a new report says. In the winter of 2022, Extinction Rebellion decided to change its tactics, moving away from disruptive blockades to more publicly acceptable forms of action to build a broad-based movement. Experts carried out research to see if the organisation was succeeding in its attempt t  more
University of Exeter: Have Your Say on Ambitious Long Term Vision to Redevelop St Luke's Campus
EXETER, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: A proposed vision to redevelop the University of Exeter's St Luke's Campus over the next 50 years will soon be open for public view. The ambitious long term vision is designed to enhance the University's local and global reputation as world-leading for health and wellbeing research and education. In November 2023, the University invited colleagues, students, strategic partners and members of the local com  more
University of Exeter: Plastic Pollution Can Kill Variety of Ocean Embryos
EXETER, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: High levels of plastic pollution can kill the embryos of a wide range of ocean animals, new research shows. Scientists tested the effects of new PVC pellets (pre-production "nurdles" used to make many plastic products) on the development of seven species, spanning all major groups (superphyla) of ocean animals. Exposure to high concentrations of PVC pellets prevented healthy development in all seven spec  more
University of Glasgow: 15 Arts and Humanities Projects Selected Under Entrepreneurial Funding Scheme
GLASGOW, Scotland, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: The Founders Fund for Creatives programme supports the development of early-stage projects that could offer up commercial opportunities or be explored for wider social, community or creative impact. Researchers in arts and humanities are exploring applications for their work thanks to a new funding scheme that encourages entrepreneurial thinking in disciplines beyond science and technology. The Founde  more
University of Groningen: 'The European Elections Will Be as Boring as Always'
GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Groningen issued the following news release: This year, around 4 billion people in almost 70 countries as well as in Europe will have the opportunity to vote. This year more than ever will reveal the state of democracy in the world. UG researchers Ritumbra Manuvie, Pieter de Wilde, and Lisa Gaufman look ahead to the elections in India, Europe, and the United States, respectively. This week: Pieter de Wilde. He predicts that the   more
University of Groningen: Investors Consider Region a Risk
GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Groningen issued the following news release: Property investments are proving to be an important explanation for the gap between large cities and the region, says Michiel Daams, assistant professor of Economic Geography of Real Estate Markets. He carried out a study on property investments in the United Kingdom and the United States. According to Daams, the same situation may apply to the Netherlands. 'Since the financial crisis  more
University of Liverpool: Children in the North at Greater Risk of Entering Care
LIVERPOOL, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: A new report led by a University of Liverpool researcher has revealed the pound sterling25 billion children in care burden placed on stretched services in the North of England. Published today [Wednesday April 17, 2024] by Health Equity North on behalf of the Child of the North All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG), the report shows the disproportionately high rates of children in care in the  more
University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Wittich Aims to Strengthen Grain Bins Against Earthquakes, Wind Storms
LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: When people think of structural engineering perils, they tend to imagine big-city bridges, skyscrapers and the like, but rural America has key vulnerabilities that could cause major economic upheaval regionally and even nationally. A University of Nebraska-Lincoln researcher is focusing on a specific piece of structural engineering so ubiquitous across rural America, they are ba  more
University of New Hampshire: Research Finds Existing Wetland Conservation Falls Short Fixing Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone
DURHAM, New Hampshire, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of New Hampshire issued the following news release: Every year excess fertilizer runs off agricultural farms along the Mississippi River and flows into the Gulf of Mexico creating a dead zone that reduces oxygen levels and kills marine organisms. Restoring wetlands along field-margins has long been proposed as a way to stop some of this overflow, but research from the University of New Hampshire finds that current restoration programs f  more
University of New South Wales: $5.7m for Clinical Trials
SYDNEY, Australia, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: Three UNSW Sydney projects have been awarded funding under the government's Medical Research Future Fund's clinical trials activity initiative. UNSW Sydney researchers have been awarded more than $5.7 million under the Australian government's Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) clinical trials activity initiative, with projects spanning spinal cord injury, stroke, and diabetic ketoacidosis. In  more
University of Nottingham: Scientists Discover How Predatory Bacteria Can Deliver a 'Kiss of Death' to Kill Its Prey
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: New research has found that a natural predatory bacteria, long known to target its prey by burrowing inside of them, is actually able to kill by delivering a 'kiss of death, meaning it doesn't have to live inside its prey to kill it, as previously thought. The new study, led by experts in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Nottingham and published in Nature Communications, fo  more
University of Nottingham: Trash to Treasure - Researchers Turn Metal Waste Into Catalyst for Hydrogen
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: Scientists have found a way to transform metal waste into a highly efficient catalyst to make hydrogen from water, a discovery that could make hydrogen production more sustainable. A team of researchers from the University of Nottingham's School of Chemistry and Faculty of Engineering have found that the surface of swarf, a byproduct of the metal machining industry, is textured with tiny s  more
University of Otago: Cause of Rare Genetic Condition Discovered
DUNEDIN, New Zealand, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: An international team of researchers has discovered what causes an unusual and incredibly rare genetic condition, giving hope to the families with it and others with related disorders. Led by the University of Otago, with academics from across the USA, South Africa, UK and Europe, the study focused on the role of glutamine in brain development. By analysing the effects genetic variants had on  more
University of Portsmouth Space Mission Design Facility Used to Help Tackle Space Debris
PORTSMOUTH, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * The Space Mission Incubator has been used by experts designing small satellites * * * Experts designing a 'swarm' of satellites to tackle the growing problem of space debris have worked together on the mission concept in the University of Portsmouth's space mission design facility. The Space Mission Incubator unites scientists, researchers and industry experts in order to speed up the de  more
University of Queensland: Bacteria Behind Meningitis in Babies Explained
BRISBANE, Australia, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: A milestone study led by University of Queensland researchers has identified the main types of E. coli bacteria that cause neonatal meningitis, and revealed why some infections recur despite being treated with antibiotics. Professor Mark Schembri and Dr Nhu Nguyen from UQ's Institute for Molecular Bioscience and Associate Professor Adam Irwin from UQ's Centre for Clinical Research led a team which  more
University of Salford: Associate Professor Lorraine Henshaw Co-Authors New Book
GREATER MANCHESTER, England, April 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Salford issued the following news: Healthcare students are about to receive a studying lifeline, with the publication of a new book co-authored by one of our Lecturers, Lorraine Henshaw. Critical Appraisal Skills for Healthcare Students: A Practical Guide to Writing Evidence-based Practice [EBP] Assignments is published by Wiley and has been designed to help students navigate the often-intimidating world of research evaluation  more
University of South Alabama: Case Study - South Seniors Design a Safer Way To Transport Batteries
MOBILE, Alabama, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: For an afternoon of testing at a firing range north of Mobile, a group of University of South Alabama seniors brought a truckload of equipment including a thermal camera, a military-grade box, $518 worth of aluminum-carbon honeycomb and a nifty cartridge heater that can quickly ramp up to 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit. But it was a simple loose wire on a $3 battery box that produced the first hi  more
University of South Australia: Women Kicking Goals on the Field But Still Tackling Entrenched Sexism
ADELAIDE, Australia, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * New research shows that despite 'Matildas soccer mania' gripping the nation during the 2023 World Cup, women footballers in general face an uphill battle gaining widespread acceptance in Australia and overcoming entrenched sexism. * * * Sport is still overwhelmingly considered a male domain - particularly codes that have traditionally been played by men, such as AFL. Two rece  more
University of Wales Trinity St. David: New Book Alert - 'Islamic Algorithms - Online Influence in the Muslim Metaverse' by Professor Gary R. Bunt to Be Released Next Month
LAMPETER, Wales, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Wales Trinity St. David issued the following news: Professor Gary R. Bunt is set to release his latest groundbreaking work, "Islamic Algorithms: Online Influence in the Muslim Metaverse," next month. This eagerly anticipated book delves into the intricate dynamics of how Islam intersects with the digital realm, shedding light on the evolving landscape of Cyber Islamic Environments (CIEs) and their profound impact on societies, believers,   more
University of Washington School of Medicine: Sky-is-Falling Scenarios Distract From Risks AI Poses Today
SEATTLE, Washington, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Washington's School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * In a paper, academic ethicists criticize tech leaders and others who emphasize calamity thinking with artificial intelligence. * * * Tech-industry leaders and spotlight-seeking luminaries are monopolizing global discourse about artificial intelligence (AI), and often conveying that its adoption carries catastrophic risks beyond humans' comprehension. Doomsayers  more
University of Western Australia: Research on the Record - Meet Michael Small
PERTH, Australia, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news: Professor Michael Small is the Director of the UWA Data Institute where he researches the development of modern mathematical techniques and data science innovations to solve real world problems - from engineering and resource challenges, to modelling the spread of disease, to predicting and assessing mental health risks. As AI and machine learning tools become more ingrained in our everyday li  more
University of Wurzburg: Bumblebees Don't Care About Pesticide Cocktails
WURZBURG, Germany, April 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * In their natural environment, wild bees are exposed to various pesticides that can have a potentially toxic effect. A study by the University of Wurzburg has now shown that bumblebees are relatively resistant to these products. * * * Bumblebees appear to be quite resistant to common pesticides. This is shown by a new study, the results of which have now been published by scientists fro  more
University of Wurzburg: Federal Funding - AI Research for Secure Software Development
WURZBURG, Germany, April 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * A research project at the University of Wurzburg (JMU) has received 137,000 euros in federal funding. The project will develop an AI early warning system to prevent errors in the development of new software. * * * The research project is being carried out by a team led by Professor Ingo Scholtes, chair of Machine Learning for Complex Networks at the CAIDAS Centre for Artificial Intelli  more
University of Wurzburg: Federal Funding - AI Research for Secure Software Development
WURZBURG, Germany, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * A research project at the University of Wurzburg (JMU) has received 137,000 euros in federal funding. The project will develop an AI early warning system to prevent errors in the development of new software. * * * The research project is being carried out by a team led by Professor Ingo Scholtes, chair of Machine Learning for Complex Networks at the CAIDAS Centre for Artificial Intelli  more
University of Wurzburg: Quantum Precision - A New Kind of Resistor
WURZBURG, Germany, April 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Researchers at the University of Wurzburg have developed a method that can improve the performance of quantum resistance standards. It's based on a quantum phenomenon called Quantum Anomalous Hall effect. * * * The precise measurement of electrical resistance is essential in industrial production or electronics - for example, in the manufacture of high-tech sensors, microchips and flig  more
UOW Researchers Aim to Reduce Antimicrobial Resistance in General Practice
WOLLONGONG, Australia, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Study will target inappropriate antibiotic prescribing * * * Professor Andrew Bonney will lead a team of researchers from University of Wollongong's (UOW) Graduate School of Medicine to explore ways to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing in the fight against antimicrobial resistance. Combating antimicrobial resistance - when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites evolve   more
UPEI Awards Internal Research Grants to Faculty Members
CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: UPEI awarded research grants totaling $62,788 to 13 faculty members in 2024. Five faculty members received internal research grants (IRG), six were awarded Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Explore research grants (SERG), and two were awarded Levesque human health internal research grants. The IRG program supports research projects across a r  more
Uptime Institute Launches Uptime Institute Sustainability Assessment for Digital Infrastructure
NEW YORK, April 17 (TNSres) -- Uptime Institute issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: * * * New Assessment enables organizations to identify, document, track, and report on sustainability metrics & programs across their IT estate * * * Uptime Institute today announced the launch of the comprehensive Uptime Institute Sustainability Assessment, an assessment and award service that empowers organizations to clearly assess, benchmark, and demonstrate the sustainability credentials  more
USAID Contributions to The 2024 Global Health Security Strategy
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Today, the White House released (https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/04/16/fact-sheet-biden-%e2%81%a0harris-administration-releases-strategy-to-strengthen-global-health-security/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery) the 2024 U.S. Global Health Security Strategy, reaffirming its commitment to global health security (GHS), recognizin  more
UTIA Associate Professor Coauthors Winning Case Study for Use in International Competition
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Top Business Schools Compete Using Original Case Study Codeveloped by Carlos Trejo-Pech * * * Carlos Trejo-Pech, an associate professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, and clinical professor emerita Susan White from the University of Maryland coauthored a case study that was  more
UTIA Researchers Study Disease Transmission Among White-Tailed Deer
GRAND JUNCTION, Tennessee, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: White-tailed deer are one of Tennessee's most populous native species, commonly sighted in forests, fields and even residential and commercial areas. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture's (UTIA's) School of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), is now in its second year of an ongoing study on d  more
VUB Research Group Leads the Charge Towards the Next Generation of Batteries With Bat4ever Project
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 17 (TNSres) -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * The MOBI research group at VUB is turning game changing self-healing batteries into reality, making these vital components lighter, more durable and circular by reducing their dependency on critical raw materials. * * * The ground-breaking BAT4EVER project, funded by the European Commission through the Horizon 2020 Programme, is one of several projects aiming to embed self-healin  more
W&M Professor Receives Guggenheim Fellowship in Dance Studies
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 17 (TNSres) -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Wilcox is the ninth known W&M professor to receive the prestigious honor * * * By Erin Jay Emily Wilcox, associate professor of Chinese studies at William & Mary, has been selected to receive the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship in Dance Studies. Wilcox was one of just 188 people across 52 disciplines to receive the prestigious fellowships this year from a pool   more
Wake Forest University: The 'Switch Cost' of Multitasking
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, April 17 (TNSres) -- Wake Forest University issued the following Q&A on April 16, 2024, with Psychology professor Anthony Sali: * * * Multitasking is the act of performing multiple tasks or activities simultaneously or near-simultaneously. However, studies in cognitive psychology suggest that true simultaneous multitasking is unlikely. Instead, our brains are switching between tasks rather than handling them concurrently. This rapid switching between tasks has a   more
West Liberty University: 2024 RECAP Recognizes Outstanding Academic Achievement
WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, April 17 (TNSres) -- West Liberty University issued the following news: WLU's annual Research, Creative Activity and Performance (RECAP) Symposium concluded with an awards ceremony held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 in College Hall. RECAP is a Symposium and Competition for all West Liberty students, both undergraduate and graduate, to recognize and reward outstanding achievement in scholarly Research, Creative Activity, and Performance. There were 62 submissions th  more
Western Kentucky University: Alexis Elder '24 Awarded Fulbright US Student Grant
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 17 (TNSres) -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: Alexis Elder, a graduating senior in Elementary Education, is WKU's third Fulbright US Student Program grantee of the 2024-25 award year. She has been awarded an English Teaching Assistantship for Spain. The Fulbright US Student Program offers full funding for graduating seniors and recent graduates to spend an academic year abroad in English Teaching Assistantships (ETAs) or conducting resear  more
Western University Team Designs Platform to Illustrate Census Data Since 1951
LONDON, Ontario, April 17 (TNSres) -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Seventy years of changes across Canadian neighbourhoods uncovered with new mapping tool * * * By Megan Stacey First, they found a way to release the "trapped" data from the Canadian census over the last 70 years. Then, Western researchers translated the information into an easy-to-use format by creating an online map and portal illustrating the changes across the country. The potential is immense.   more
White House Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Releases Strategy to Strengthen Global Health Security
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 16, 2024: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Releases Strategy to Strengthen Global Health Security Today, the White House launched the U.S. Global Health Security Strategy (GHSS) to protect the health, lives, and economic well-being of the American people and people throughout the world. President Biden came to office determined to guide our country through - and ensure we emerged stronger from - the C  more
Wilderness Society: Over Three-Quarters of a Million People Sign on to Support National Monument Designations
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Wilderness Society issued the following statement on April 16, 2024: * * * Members of Congress, Tribal leaders, and community advocates are calling on President Biden to protect special places across the country * * * Today, in a momentous display of unity, Tribal and community leaders joined members of Congress from across the West to present a staggering 800,000+ petition signatures from people urging President Biden to use the Antiquities Act to design  more
Barnard Congratulates Phi Beta Kappa Society Spring 2024 Inductees
NEW YORK, April 17 -- Barnard College issued the following news: Twice during the academic year, outstanding students from Barnard's junior and graduating classes are selected for membership into the Phi Beta Kappa Society -- the nation's oldest academic honor society -- based on the exceptional quality and breadth of their general scholarship as undergraduates. New inductees are elected by Barnard faculty who are themselves members of Phi Beta Kappa. The 62 students will be officially induct  more
Cardiff University: Fostering a Diverse and Inclusive Cyber Community
CARDIFF, Wales, April 17 -- Cardiff University issued the following news: A Chevening scholar based at Cardiff University has been recognised for his outstanding efforts in promoting diversity and inclusivity within the UK cybersecurity sector. Jonathan Ayodele, from Lagos in Nigeria, was highly commended in the Cyber Diversity Student Champion category of the UK Cyber Diversity Awards 2024. The award recognises a student who has made significant contributions to fostering a diverse and inclu  more
Dallas ISD Student Awarded Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
DALLAS, Texas, April 17 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release: Ismael E., a senior at the School of Science and Engineering (SEM) at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center, recently secured a $40,000 scholarship from the Amazon Future Leaders Program to pursue a degree in computer science. An enthusiastic problem solver, he is eager to further develop his skills in this field. "Words can't describe how happy I am. That's a lot of money and I'm excited for the int  more
Dr. Henry Collier Named the Inaugural Executive Director of the Institute for Cyber Security at Marshall University
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, April 17 -- Marshall University issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Marshall University officials announced today that Dr. Henry Collier has been named the inaugural executive director of the Institute for Cyber Security at the university. Marshall Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Avinandan "Avi" Mukherjee said the university benefited from a strong applicant pool, with individuals eager to direct Marshall's future opportuni  more
Driving Innovation: UTC Marketing Students Help Propel Faculty Research Into the Real World
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, business students are gaining hands-on experience while helping faculty move their research into the marketplace. The UTC Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship launched these roles to give students practical experience while bolstering UTC faculty research and commercialization efforts. Juniors Jayla Terry and Brayden McBe  more
First curved data link side-steps key 6G wireless challenge
HOUSTON, Texas, April 16 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Next-generation wireless signals will no longer emanate indiscriminately from a base station as is the case now but will likely take the form of targeted directional beams. However, any physical interference an object or a person passing nearby, for example could interrupt the signal, posing a literal obstacle toward the implementation of ultrafast millimeter-wave and sub-terahertz wireless networks. Edward Knight  more
GAFB Attends 2024 Youth Cybersecurity Workshop, Expo
SAN ANGELO, Texas, April 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Airman James Salellas, 17th Training Wing Public Affairs Angelo State University hosted the 2024 Youth Cybersecurity Workshop and Expo on April 5th. The expo connects teachers, parents, and students with leaders in cybersecurity and education programs. This year, U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Corbett, 17th Training Wing deputy commander, was invited to speak to attendees. Cor  more
Graduate School Presents 39 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awards
SYRACUSE, New York, April 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Teaching assistants are essential to the educational enterprise at Syracuse University. To recognize their critical role and their valuable contributions to undergraduate and graduate education, the Graduate School annually presents Outstanding Teaching Assistant awards. The honor cites demonstrated excellence in instructional capacities. "We appreciate and understand the high value our teaching assistants bring to  more
K-State College of Business Administration Selects Businesses to Participate in Accelerator Program
MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 17 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Kansas State University's College of Business Administration is supporting the success of 11 startup ventures by providing funds, training and other resources through the Center for Entrepreneurship Accelerator program. The program is intended for early-stage companies and will provide the building blocks to turn the concepts into successful ventures. The selected businesses will participate in a virtual  more
NC State Researchers Predict Active Hurricane Season
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 17 (TNSres) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season will see 15 to 20 named storms forming in the Atlantic basin, according to researchers at North Carolina State University. The Atlantic basin includes the entire Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. The number of named storms predicted is significantly higher than the long-term average, and moderately higher than recent 30-year  more
Niagara University Hosts 78th Annual Eastern Colleges Science Conference
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, April 17 (TNSres) -- Niagara University issued the following news: Approximately 170 students and faculty from 16 universities, including 19 students from Niagara University's departments of biology, chemistry, and psychology, participated in the 78th annual Eastern Colleges Science Conference on April 13 at Niagara University. This marks the fifth time Niagara has hosted the forum. "The ECSC provides undergraduate students an opportunity to showcase the results of the  more
Occidental College: Junior Lily Gebhart Receives Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
LOS ANGELES, California, April 17 (TNSres) -- Occidental College issued the following news: Lily Gebhart '25, a cognitive science and mathematics major, has been named a 2024 Goldwater Scholar. Gebhart will receive $7,500 each semester for the remainder of her undergraduate education to support her computational cognitive science research. Working with Associate Professor of Computer Science and Cognitive Science Justin Li, Gebhart is studying cognitive blending--the practice of combining mult  more
Penn State, Indian Institute of Science announce seed grant program
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) are collaborating to enhance academic and research ties through a series of workshops and a new seed grant program for the 2024-25 academic year. Applications for the seed grant program are open until May 20. Projects should foster collaborative and sustainable programs that integrate academics and students from both universities. The univers  more
Ramapo College: Remains of U.S. Marine Captain Identified Using Investigative Genetic Genealogy
MAHWAH, New Jersey, April 17 (TNSres) -- Ramapo College issued the following news release: U.S. Marine Corps Captain Everett Leland Yager died in a military training exercise in July of 1951. All of his remains were recovered in the Riverside County, California area and buried in Palmyra, Missouri, or at least thought to have been. Fast forward years later to a child who wanted to build a rock collection, and increased said collection by one during a scavenging exploration, presumably in Arizon  more
SUNY Announces Expansion of the Chancellor's Summer Research Excellence Fund
ALBANY, New York, April 17 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced the expansion of the Chancellor's Summer Research Excellence Fund. A total of $1.4 million will be invested to expand the number of paid internships from 150 to 170 for students from across six campuses. The internships will include 45 new experiences for students focused on Artificial Intelligence research. This is   more
SUNY Appoints New President for SUNY Sullivan
LOCH SHELDRAKE, New York, April 17 -- Sullivan County Community College issued the following news release: The State University of New York Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. David Potash as president of SUNY Sullivan. Dr. Potash's appointment is effective on or before July 1, 2024. The SUNY Board of Trustees stated, "Congratulations to the SUNY Sullivan Board of Trustees for conducting a thorough, comprehensive search for the college's next president. Dr. Potash's accomplishments are many, a  more
SUNY Board of Trustees Announces Presidential Appointment for SUNY Sullivan
ALBANY, New York, April 17 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: The State University of New York Board of Trustees today appointed Dr. David Potash as president of SUNY Sullivan. Dr. Potash's appointment is effective on or before July 1, 2024. The SUNY Board of Trustees stated, "Congratulations to the SUNY Sullivan Board of Trustees for conducting a thorough, comprehensive search for the college's next president. Dr. Potash's accomplishments are many, and we k  more
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo Announces Expansion of U.S. AI Safety Institute Leadership Team
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced today additional members of the executive leadership team of the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI), which is housed at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Raimondo named Paul Christiano as Head of AI Safety, Adam Russell as Chief Vision Officer, Mara Campbell as Acting Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff, Rob Reich as Senior Ad  more
UA Little Rock Receives $5 Million to Advance Cybersecurity Education and Innovation
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 17 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: By Angelita Faller The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received $5 million in federal funding aimed at enhancing cybersecurity in the energy sector through education, workforce development, and innovation. The award comes from appropriations language authored by U.S. Sen. John Boozman passed into law in December 2022. The funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Cybersecuri  more
UAH Student Cyber Team Wins VICEROY National Championship
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, April 17 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: By Russell Nelson A student team from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System, has been crowned national champion in the first Virtual Institutes for Cyber and Electromagnetic Spectrum Research and Employ (VICEROY) National Cyber Competition. The VICEROY Institute is a program of the Air Force Research Laboratory managed by the Griffiss Institute to provide su  more
University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Husker Students Win Two National Accounting Competitions in Less Than Year
LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 17 -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: A team of University of Nebraska-Lincoln accounting students recently won the 22nd annual Deloitte FanTAXtic National Case Study Competition, presenting analysis of a complex, issues-driven business tax case. The win follows the university's top finish in the eighth annual Deloitte National Audit Innovation Campus Challenge (https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/huskers-win-nation  more
University of South Alabama Earns National Designation for Cybersecurity Research
MOBILE, Alabama, April 17 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: In a major acknowledgement of its cyber research capabilities, the University of South Alabama School of Computing has been awarded a designation as a Center of Academic Excellence in Research by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security. "The designation places the School of Computing in an elite pool of just over 80 institutions across the nation that are CAE-R designated,"   more
University of Windsor: Students Demonstrate Computer Science Projects
WINDSOR, Ontario, April 17 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: Graduate and undergraduate students setting out to creatively solve societal problems came together at the 10th Computer Science Demo Day at 300 Ouellette Ave. on Wednesday, April 10. Mainly hailing from the Master of Applied Computing (MAC) program, with some computer science master's students and undergraduates, the students shared their programming projects covering topics from how to best travel through France t  more
W&M Professor Receives Guggenheim Fellowship in Dance Studies
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 17 (TNSres) -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Wilcox is the ninth known W&M professor to receive the prestigious honor * * * By Erin Jay Emily Wilcox, associate professor of Chinese studies at William & Mary, has been selected to receive the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship in Dance Studies. Wilcox was one of just 188 people across 52 disciplines to receive the prestigious fellowships this year from a pool   more
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