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Research Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for Thursday April 18, 2024 ( 277 items )  
7-Eleven, Inc. Releases 2023 Impact Report: Another Year of Progress in Sustainability and Social Impact for the Global Convenience Retail Leader
IRVING, Texas, April 18 (TNSres) -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release: 7-Eleven, Inc. has released its 2023 Impact Report, a snapshot summarizing the company's work to build thriving communities, protect the environment and promote responsible consumption. "We strive to be good neighbors - accessible, supportive, reliable, convenient and welcoming to all," says Marissa Jarratt, 7-Eleven, Inc. Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing & Sustainability Office  more
Aalto University: Teaching a Computer to Type Like a Human
AALTO, Finland, April 18 (TNSres) -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * A new typing model simulates the typing process instead of just predicting words * * * An entirely new predictive typing model can simulate different kinds of users, helping figure out ways to optimize how we use our phones. Developed by researchers at Aalto University, the new model captures the difference between typing with one or two hands or between younger and older users. 'Typing on a phone  more
Aalto University: Understanding Climate Warming Impacts on Carbon Release From the Tundra
AALTO, Finland, April 18 (TNSres) -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Tundras could transform from carbon sinks into a carbon source, exacerbating the effects of climate change * * * The warming climate shifts the dynamics of tundra environments and makes them release trapped carbon, according to a new study published in Nature. These changes could transform tundras from carbon sinks into a carbon source, exacerbating the effects of climate change. A team of over 70  more
ACCA Urges the Government to Address Skills and Talent Shortfall
LONDON, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants issued the following news: ACCA is urging the UK government to address a national decline in upskilling, in a bid to kickstart economic growth and increase flagging productivity. A recent ACCA study Skills Development: Policies for Enhancing the Employer Ecosystem argues employers need financial help to address chronic underinvestment in training. ACCA characterised current career guidance as fragmented,   more
ACEN and Rockefeller Foundation Pilot Could Avoid Up to 19 Million Tons of CO2 via Carbon Financing
SINGAPORE, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Rockefeller Foundation issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: * * * New analysis led by RMI assesses the climate impact of closing a Philippines coal plant 10 years early and replacing it with renewable energy, via the Coal to Clean Crediting Initiative (CCCI) Elizabeth Yee, Executive Vice President of The Rockefeller Foundation, Eric Francia, President & CEO of ACEN Corporation, announce the CCCI update during Ecosperity Week * * * ACEN Cor  more
Advertising Standards Authority: Environmental Claims in Food Advertising
LONDON, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Advertising Standards Authority issued the following news: In 2021 the ASA's Climate Change and the Environment project announced that, in respect of advertisements, it would be starting proactive enquiries into sectors and issues that are likely to have the biggest roles in terms of the UK's delivery of legally binding environmental targets. One of the identified areas was the advertising of meat, dairy and plant based alternative food and drink pr  more
AF&PA Releases March 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The American Forest and Paper Association issued the following news release: The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its March 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly report. Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in March decreased 5% compared to March 2023. They were down 2% when compared to the same 3 months of 2023. * The operating rate for bleached packaging papers was 82.5%, up 5.7 points from March 2023 and up 9.5 points year-to-d  more
AF&PA Releases March 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The American Forest and Paper Association issued the following news release: The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its March 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 1% in March compared to March 2023. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers also decreased 1% in February compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 1  more
AICD Launches Updated Guidance for the NFP Sector
SYDNEY, Australia, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Australian Institute of Company Directors issued the following news release: The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) has updated its guidance for the not-for-profit sector, to reflect the demands of the changing governance environment. This revised edition of the Not-for-Profit Governance Principles (Principles) reflects changes which have occurred in the sector since they were first released, more than a decade ago in 2013, and revised   more
Alberta Environment and Protected Areas Grant Supports University of Lethbridge Research Expertise
LETHBRIDGE, Canada, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Lethbridge issued the following news: Eight University of Lethbridge research projects focused on water storage, carbon storage, insect health, fish habitat and the endangered sage grouse will go ahead thanks to a $500,000 grant from Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (AEPA). "We're joining forces with the University of Lethbridge to look deeper into environmental issues impacting southern Alberta," said Rebecca Schulz, Minister o  more
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY: DOES USING YOUR BRAIN MORE AT WORK HELP WARD OFF THINKING, MEMORY PROBLEMS?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 18 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: The harder your brain works at your job, the less likely you may be to have memory and thinking problems later in life, according to a new study published in the April 17, 2024, online issue of Neurology(R) (https://n.neurology.org/lookup/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209353), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. This study does not prove that stimulating work preve  more
American Forest Resource Council: King County 'Wishbone' Ruling Got It Wrong - Why Using Timber From DNR State Trust Lands Is a Net Positive for Our Climate
PORTLAND, Oregon, April 18 (TNSres) -- The American Forest Resource Council issued the following news release: Does permanently setting aside mature forests on Department of Natural Resources (DNR) managed state trust lands provide a larger carbon benefit than harvesting and storing that carbon in Washington-made wood products? This question is relevant after anti-forestry activists sued and convinced a King County Judge to halt the Wishbone timber sale in late March, ordering the DNR to condu  more
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation: Mellon Awards $25M for Paid Internships for Humanities Majors at Public Universities and Colleges
NEW YORK, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation issued the following news on April 17, 2024: The Mellon Foundation announced today that it has awarded a total of $25 million to five public colleges and universities--California State University, Fresno; City College of New York; Old Dominion University; University of Missouri - Kansas City; and University of North Carolina Greensboro--to establish paid internship programs for humanities majors. The funding is an effort to enhance   more
APA Alarmed by Poor Network Access for Mental Health Patients
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The American Psychological Association issued the following news release: * * * Cites mental health parity report finding insurance network access ten times worse for psychological care vs. medical care * * * A new report finding that many mental health patients must go out of network to find care is disturbing and points to the necessity for insurance reform to ensure access to those in need, according to the American Psychological Association. "The finding  more
Appliance Standards Awareness Project: 4 Updated Efficiency Standards Set to Benefit Businesses and Consumers
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 news release on April 16, 2024: Final efficiency standards issued by the Department of Energy (DOE) today for air conditioners for commercial buildings, circulator pumps, dishwashers, and beverage and wine chillers will lower overall costs for businesses and consumers while reduc  more
Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Illinois Chicago Launch the George Crabtree Institute for Discovery and Sustainability
ARGONNE, Illinois, April 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * The Partnership honors the memory of George Crabtree, a noted researcher and leader in superconducting and clean energy * * * The George Crabtree Institute for Discovery and Sustainability, a new hub for scientific innovation and education, launched on April 17 in Chicago. The collaboration between the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and the U.S. D  more
Arizona State University: College of Health Solutions Hosts Visit From Leading Expert in Genomic Research
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 18 (TNSres) -- Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law issued the following news: By Weldon B. Johnson Some fortunate Arizona State University faculty, staff and students were able to gain valuable insights and perspective during a visit by one of the country's leading figures in health and scientific research: Vence Bonham. Bonham is the acting deputy director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). He was in town for a visit hos  more
Article 19: China - The Rise of Digital Repression in the Indo-Pacific
LONDON, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- Article 19, an organization that says it propels the freedom of expression movement, issued the following news: China continues to export its digital authoritarianism playbook across the Indo-Pacific, reveals ARTICLE 19's new report. In October 2023, at the third Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, China's leader Xi Jinping signalled his intention to focus away from the more grandiose legacy projects of the Belt and Road Initiative in favour of 'small yet smar  more
As AI Transforms the Economy, CED Provides Plan to Future-Proof Workforce
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Conference Board's Committee for Economic Development issued the following news release: The Committee for Economic Development (CED), the public policy center of The Conference Board, has issued a new Solutions Brief, Future-Proofing the Workforce for the AI Era. It offers solutions for business and policy leaders to respond proactively to the AI transformation by equipping workers with the knowledge and tools to adapt and thrive. The Solutions Br  more
ASAM Weekly for April 16, 2024
CHEVY CHASE, Maryland, April 18 (TNSres) -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine issued the following ASAM Weekly news roundup on April 17, 2024: This Week in the ASAM Weekly Individuals with lived experience are shaping the field of addiction medicine for the better. A narrative analysis of the TV series Dopesick applies framing theory to understand how complex problems can be presented within the confines of narrative arcs and market forces, ultimately with a goal of bringing audiences  more
Ascension Publishes New Report Demonstrating Its Commitment to Advancing Maternal Health
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, issued the following news release: Ascension, one of the nation's largest non-profit and Catholic health systems with a Mission of delivering personalized care to all, announces the publication of its groundbreaking, 1 in 50: Ascension's Maternal Health Report. This report offers an in-depth look into the current state of maternal health, spotlighting Ascension's pivotal role in delivering care to a significant p  more
ASH Research Collaborative and Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA Launch Sickle Cell Disease Real-World Data Project
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The American Society of Hematology issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: The ASH Research Collaborative (ASH RC) and the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA Foundation) are launching the Real-World Evidence Consortium for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) to develop consensus recommendations on clinical outcomes important to treating people with SCD and apply those standards to real-world data sets. The goal of the Consortium  more
Asia Society: Resilience & Resolve - Lessons From Lithuania's Experience With Chinese Economic Coercion
NEW YORK, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Asia Society issued the following news release: A new report from the Asia Society Policy Institute examines China's ongoing economic coercion against Lithuania in response to Vilnius seeking closer ties to Taiwan. The case study reveals China's evolving coercion tactics and provides lessons for countries that may be targeted by Beijing in the future. "Economic coercion is a growing threat to the international trading system that cannot be ignored," said Asia  more
Association for Accessible Medicines: Seniors Pay More for Generic Medicines Every Year While Prices Continue to Fall
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Association for Accessible Medicines issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: * * * Avalere analysis finds Part D prescription drug plans continue to increase patient copays for generics by moving them to higher tiers * * * The Association for Accessible Medicines, the leading trade association for generic and biosimilar manufacturers, commented on an analysis (https://avalere.com/insights/trends-in-generic-tiering-in-medicare-part-d-2011-2021  more
Association for Computing Machinery Publishes First Issue of Journal on Autonomous Transportation Systems
NEW YORK, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Association for Computing Machinery issued the following news release: * * * One of the Most Anticipated Technologies Now Has a Dedicated Research Journal * * * ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, has announced the publication of the first issue of the ACM Journal on Autonomous Transportation Systems (JATS), a new research publication covering the broad field of autonomous vehicles--from self-driving cars and trucks to aerial drones--as well as th  more
Aston University Researchers to Use AI to Help Ghanaian Farmers Monitor Crops in Real Time
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * * Aston University is to help increase crop production in Ghana * The University has entered a knowledge transfer partnership (KTP) with Tropical Growers, a Ghanaian fruit and vegetable producer * Currently the country imports around pound sterling1147m of fruit and vegetables annually. * * * Aston University researchers are to use AI to help increase the number and range of different crops grown in  more
Attorney General Bonta and Community Leaders Engage in a Roundtable Discussion Addressing Gun Violence in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, California, April 18 (TNSres) -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: As part of a statewide effort to address gun violence, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today was joined by local leaders for a roundtable discussion. The roundtable in Los Angeles is the second in a series of meetings led by Attorney General Bonta across the state to bring together leaders of community-based organizations to discuss best practices in add  more
Auburn History Professor Awarded Fellowship at The Huntington
AUBURN, Alabama, April 18 (TNSres) -- Auburn University issued the following campus notice: Adam H. Domby, associate professor in Auburn University's Department of History, has been awarded the prestigious Kemble Fellowship at the The Huntington Library, a world-renowned collection of libraries, galleries and gardens to support scholarship, foster learning, inspire creativity and offer transformative experiences for diverse audiences. The Kemble Fellowship is one of just 13 long-term fellowship  more
Australian Academy of Science: Australia's Extinction Crisis - Public Hearing Statement
CANBERRA, Australia, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Australian Academy of Science issued the following agency statement on April 16, 2024: * * * Australia is failing to halt, slow, or reverse the loss of biodiversity. We have one of the worst records of species extinctions of any continent, with nearly 50% of the world's known and historically recorded mammal extinctions. In that context, we welcome the announcement that the Australian Government will seek to legislate the Environment Protectio  more
Australian Bureau of Statistics: Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.8% in March
CANBERRA, Australia, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Australian Bureau of Statistics issued the following news release: The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose by 0.1 percentage point to 3.8 per cent in March, according to data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Bjorn Jarvis, ABS head of labour statistics said: "With employment falling by around 7,000 people and the number of unemployed rising by 21,000 people, the unemployment rate rose to 3.8 per cent." The small d  more
Australian Council of Social Service: New Data Shows Wealth Gap Widening
STRAWBERRY HILLS, Australia, April 18 (TNSres) -- Australian Council of Social Service issued the following news release: New research by ACOSS and UNSW Sydney reveals the widening wealth gap between people with the most and least, even as income inequality slows. The latest report from the Poverty and Inequality Partnership, Inequality in Australia 2024: Who is affected and how? shows the average household wealth of Australia's highest 10% growing much faster than the lowest 60%, from $2.8 mi  more
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare: Injuries in Children and Adolescents a Significant Contributor to Hospitalisations in Australia
CANBERRA, Australia, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare issued the following news release: Every year, thousands of children and adolescents aged 0-18 across Australia present to an emergency department (ED) or are hospitalised for an injury or poisoning incident. Injury hospitalisations are the third leading contributor to the burden of disease for children and adolescents aged 0-19 years. Injuries sustained during childhood can have profound and lifelong effec  more
Baylor Biologist Receives Prestigious Early Career Award From the National Science Foundation
WACO, Texas, April 18 (TNSres) -- Baylor University issued the following news: By Kelly Craine Sarah Kienle, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology at Baylor University, has received a Career Development Award from the National Science Foundation's Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program - the most prestigious award in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their departmen  more
BLS - Northeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in New York - 2023'
NEW YORK, April 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on April 17, 2024, entitled "Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in New York - 2023": * * * In 2023, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part-time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 8.1 percent in New York State and 9.8 perc  more
BLS Issues Report on State Job Openings & Labor Turnover - February 2024
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-24-0700) entitled "State Job Openings and Labor Turnover - February 2024": Job openings rates decreased in 4 states and the District of Columbia and increased in 3 states on the last business day of February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Hires rates increased in 5 states and decreased in 2 states. Total separations rates increased in 5 states an  more
BLS: Consumer Prices Up 3.5 Percent From March 2023 to March 2024
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on April 17, 2024, from Economics Daily: * * * Over the year ended March 2024, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 3.5 percent (not seasonally adjusted), after a 3.2-percent increase from February 2023 to February 2024. Prices for all items less food and energy increased 3.8 percent from March 2023 to March 2024. * * * Chart: 12-month percentage chan  more
BLS: Real Average Hourly Earnings Increased 0.6 Percent From March 2023 to March 2024
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on April 16, 2024, from Economics Daily: * * * Real average hourly earnings increased 0.6 percent from March 2023 to March 2024. Real earnings are earnings that have been adjusted for changes in consumer prices. The change in real average hourly earnings combined with no change in the average workweek resulted in a 0.6-percent increase in real average weekly earnings over th  more
BMJ Publishing Group: Age-Related and Contractual Factors Stronger Drivers of NHS Clinical Staff Retention Than Organisational Ones
LONDON, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- BMJ Publishing Group issued the following news release about their journal BMJ Open: Age related and contractual factors seem to be stronger drivers of NHS hospital clinical staff retention than organisational factors, suggests research published in the open access journal BMJ Open. Efforts to keep staff in post need to be tailored to age and profession, rather than applying a 'one-size fits all' approach, the findings indicate. And much better reward sys  more
BMJ Publishing Group: Working Arrangements for Locum Doctors Pose Significant Patient Safety Challenges
LONDON, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- BMJ Publishing Group issued the following news release about their journal BMJ Quality and Safety: Working arrangements for locum doctors pose significant patient safety challenges for the NHS in England, although there are opportunities to be grasped too, finds qualitative research involving a broad spectrum of health professionals, published online in the journal BMJ Quality & Safety. NHS leaders need to rethink how these professionals are engaged, suppo  more
BPI Survey Finds FinCEN Significantly Underestimates SAR Filing Demands
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Bank Policy Institute issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: * * * BPI responds to FinCEN request under the Paperwork Reduction Act * * * New survey data released today by the Bank Policy Institute finds that the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network significantly underestimates the time required for a bank to file a suspicious activity report. The survey, published as part of a submission to FinCEN, found that banks spend 21.41 hours for eve  more
Brock Students Analyze Media to Support Local Community Organizations
ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, April 18 (TNSres) -- Brock University issued the following news: By Amanda Bishop This term, Brock students put their critical analysis, media literacy and effective communication skills to work to support local community organizations. Students in Kate Cassidy's third-year Media Analysis course researched how homelessness, food insecurity and mental health are portrayed in the media to identify nuances and consider how these choices may have long-term effects on audi  more
BusinessEurope: Letta Report - A Significant Call for a Reboot of the EU Single Market
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 18 (TNSres) -- BusinessEurope issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: BusinessEurope welcomes today's publication of Enrico Letta's report on the future of the EU Single Market, with Director General Markus J. Beyrer commenting: "We very much agree with the key message of the Letta report: it is time to reboot the EU Single Market for today's "large world". This should be driven by the fundamentals of the four freedoms of the Single Market, keeping a stron  more
Calif. A.G. Bonta: California Department of Justice Releases Report on Officer-Involved Shooting of Daniel Elena Lopez and Bystander Valentina Orellana Peralta
OAKLAND, California, April 18 (TNSres) -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: California Attorney General Rob Bonta, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), today released a report on Daniel Elena Lopez and bystander Valentina Orellana Peralta's death from an officer involved shooting in North Hollywood, California, on December 23, 2021, involving the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). The report is part of the California Department of  more
Capstone Achievement: UTC's Emma Sprayberry Lands Fulbright Scholarship
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: One of the most highly decorated students in recent University of Tennessee at Chattanooga history has received another prestigious award before her time as an undergraduate comes to a close. Senior Emma Sprayberry, an Innovations in Honors student in the UTC Honors College majoring in both humanities: international studies (with an emphasis on Asian studies) and Spanish, al  more
Catholic University: Student Sustainability Research Rooted in Pope's Call to Care for Creation
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- Catholic University issued the following news: By David Moretti Senior Oliva DiMattio, majoring in architecture and sustainability, has her eyes on today's University Research Day. DiMattio will present on how sustainable building practices in architecture can help combat the effects of climate change. DiMattio first decided to study architecture due to her love for service and desire to be creative within the math and science fields. She looked for the perfec  more
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center: Cedars-Sinai Study Details Workings of Short-Term Memory
LOS ANGELES, California, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Cedars-Sinai Medical Center issued the following news: * * * Investigators Identify a Group of Cells That Help Coordinate the Brain's Focus and Storage Functions for Short-Term Information Retention * * * Cedars-Sinai investigators have discovered how brain cells responsible for working memory--the type required to remember a phone number long enough to dial it--coordinate intentional focus and short-term storage of information. The study de  more
Center for Internet Security Partners With State and Federal Cyber Experts to Offer Security Solutions for K-12 Schools
LANSING, Michigan, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Center for Internet Security issued the following news release: The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS), National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr., and members of Michigan's K-12 education community joined forces in a roundtable discussion convened by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) to discuss ways to strengthen the cybersecurity of school districts across the state. This collaborative effort provided Coker with  more
Charles Darwin University: New Study Shows How Quickly Surface Water Moves to Groundwater Reservoirs Across Australia
DARWIN, Australia, April 18 (TNSres) -- Charles Darwin University issued the following news: A new study from Charles Darwin University (CDU), Monash University and The University of Newcastle has presented almost 100,000 estimates of groundwater recharge rates across Australia, by far the largest known database of its kind. Groundwater recharge is the rate at which groundwater resources are replenished by rainfall, in millimetres per year (mm/y). The recharge rates estimated for the Darwin a  more
Charles Sturt University: Endangered Species Could Be Saved by Linking Water Management and Bittern Breeding Activities
BATHURST, Australia, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news: * * * * Charles Sturt University researchers are investigating the impact of environmental water activities on Australasian Bittern breeding * The research is analysing bird call and water activity data from the last seven years * Findings of the research could assist in informing recommendations for the delivery of water for the environment to support bittern breeding in the Murrumbidgee * * *  more
Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund Provides 2.1 Billion Positive Impact to Illinois Economy
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Chicago Teachers Pension Fund issued the following news: The Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund (CTPF) announced the release of its 2024 Economic Impact Statement. CTPF made $1.5 billion in direct payments to annuitants living in Illinois in 2023. Those payments had a $2.1 billion impact on the Illinois economy, supporting more than 11,592 jobs in the State. The Buck Stays Here: Understanding the Economic Impact of CTPF Benefit Payments on the State of Il  more
City of Toronto Moves Forward With Renewed Approach to Tackle Climate Change
TORONTO, Ontario, April 18 (TNSres) -- The city of Toronto issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Today, Toronto City Council adopted a series of actions to mitigate the effects of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 in Toronto, as outlined in the staff report, "Toronto's Climate Change Readiness: Updates on commitments and a refreshed mandate for coordinating resilience activities." The staff report also includes the first Annual TransformTO Net  more
City Releases 2023 Statement of Financial Information
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 18 (TNSres) -- The city of Vancouver issued the following news: In accordance with the Financial Information Act, the City of Vancouver has prepared its annual Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) report PDF file (6.1 MB). The SOFI report contains: * Consolidated financial statements * Supplementary financial information * Remuneration and expenses for: - Mayor and Councillors - Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners - Vancouver Polic  more
City, University of London: Providing Accessible Psychological Support to People With Parkinson's
LONDON, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- City, University of London issued the following news: * * * New PACT app developed in partnership with those with Parkinson's offers convenient, personalised psychological support to those affected by symptoms * * * By George Wigmore, Senior Communications Officer Researchers from the School of Health & Psychological Sciences at City, University of London have produced an app that provides accessible, personalised psychological support to people affecte  more
Clark University: How Can Microbes Help Farmers Grow More Food to Feed the World?
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, April 18 (TNSres) -- Clark University issued the following news: By Melissa Hanson and Meredith Woodward King Below the surface of the soil, a diverse community of microbes -- living organisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa -- interact and play a significant role in breaking down organic matter and cycling nutrients. These microbial interactions can improve or, in some cases, impair the health and growth of plants. Although they cannot be seen with the n  more
College of the Ozarks to Host Kitty Ledbetter Co-Author of Broadcasting the Ozarks for a Book Signing May 3, 2024
POINT LOOKOUT, Missouri, April 18 (TNSres) -- College of the Ozarks issued the following news release: College of the Ozarks is hosting Kitty Ledbetter co-author of Broadcasting the Ozarks: Si Siman and Country Music at the Crossroads May 3, at the Ralph Foster Museum. Ledbetter will give a presentation at 2:30 p.m. afterwards she will have books for purchase and signing until 4 p.m. The presentation is free. Regular ticket prices will apply for those who wish to visit the museum after. Kitty   more
Colo. House Democrats: House Passes Legislation to Reduce Maternal Mortality, Address Disparity of Care for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
DENVER, Colorado, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: The House today passed legislation sponsored by Representatives Lorena Garcia and Iman Jodeh to improve maternal health care in Colorado. HB24-1262 includes modifying the midwife licensure process and creating a new professional title, collecting more data on mistreatment during the perinatal period, and requiring advance notice to a patient when a facility reduces or ends ma  more
Colo. Senate Democrats: Senate Passes Marchman Bill to Provide Oral Health Screenings in Schools
DENVER, Colorado, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Today, the Senate passed Senator Janice Marchman's, D-Loveland, bipartisan legislation to provide oral health screenings in public schools. SB24-142, cosponsored by Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer, R-Weld County, seeks to address oral health problems for kids while introducing them and their families to oral health care services. The bill would create a pilot program to conduct o  more
CommScope to Release First Quarter 2024 Financial Results on May 9
CLAREMONT, North Carolina, April 18 (TNSres) -- CommScope issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: CommScope Holding Company, Inc., a global leader in network connectivity, plans to release its first quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, May 9, before the market opens. The release will be followed by an 8:30 a.m. Eastern conference call in which management will discuss the results. The live, listen-only audio of the call will be available through a link on the Events and Pr  more
Conduent to Report First-Quarter 2024 Financial Results on May 1, 2024
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, April 18 (TNSres) -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release: Conduent Incorporated (https://www.conduent.com/?utm_source=business_wire&utm_medium=news_releases&utm_campaign=2024_PR) (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-led business solutions and services company, plans to report its first-quarter 2024 financial results on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 before market open. Management will present the results during a confer  more
Consumer Reports Urges House Financial Services Committee to Reject Repeal of CFPB's Limits on Credit Card Late Fees
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- Consumer Reports issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: * * * CR also calls on committee to oppose bills to allow earned wage access cash advances and other new fintech services without needed consumer protections * * * Consumer Reports called on the House Financial Services Committee in a letter today to oppose a bill that would repeal the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's recently adopted limits on credit card late fees. CR also urged mem  more
Creating Global Impact Through Yale's Data-Driven Social Sciences
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 18 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: By Mike Cummings To understand how people moved around during the COVID-19 pandemic, Yale sociologist Emma Zang needs data -- a lot of it. When asked, she reels off a list of datasets she works with to analyze patterns: voter-registration data, cell-phone location data, credit-card transaction data, X (formerly Twitter) data, and net-light data that captures population density through satellite imagery show  more
CSIS: 'Expanding Workforce Development to Enable Nearshoring in the Northern Triangle'
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following report in April 2024 by Daniel F. Runde, Romina Bandura, and Austin Hardman entitled "Expanding Workforce Development to Enable Nearshoring in the Northern Triangle." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction The Northern Triangle of Central America (NTCA)--composed of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras--holds promise as a potential nearshoring hub for U.S. companies with facilities far abr  more
CSIS: 'Space Threat Assessment 2024'
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following report in April 2024 by CLayton Swope, Kari A. Bingen, Makena Young, Madeleine Chang, Stephanie Songer, and Jeremy Tammelleo entitled "Space Threat Assessment 2024." Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION WELCOME TO THE SEVENTH EDITION of the Space Threat Assessment by the Aerospace Security Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). For the last seven years, CSI  more
CUNY-Graduate School of Public Health: $2.9M Awarded to Study Capacity of Ugandan Adolescents to Consent to Research
NEW YORK, April 17 (TNSres) -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release: Assistant Professor Philip Kreniske has received $2.9M from NIMH for his study, ICARE (Improving understanding of Capacity to consent to sensitive biomedical Research among adolescents in Rakai Uganda). In partnership with the Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) in Uganda, the project will specifically address the capacity of adolescents to prov  more
DARPA: ACE Program Achieves World First for AI in Aerospace
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued the following news: * * * In-air combat tests between AI- and human-piloted F-16s show transformational progress for human-machine teaming and trusted autonomy * * * DARPA's Air Combat Evolution (ACE) program has achieved the first-ever in-air tests of AI algorithms autonomously flying an F-16 against a human-piloted F-16 in within-visual-range combat scenarios (sometimes referr  more
Diversifying and Increasing Connecticut's Educator Workforce: An Update on the CSDE's Strategic Actions and Results
HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Connecticut Department of Education issued the following news release: The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) is pleased to announce updated results of its continued commitment to addressing educator shortages and diversification across the state. In line with national trends, Connecticut has faced challenges in recruiting and retaining qualified educators. However, through decisive actions led by Education Commissioner Charlene M. R  more
Drawn to a Nest of Secrets, Student Researcher Explores a Small Songbird's Breeding Habits Amid a Changing Climate
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 17 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU environmental studies major Juniper Peterson makes a mark in avian ecology lab, where the peace of nature meets the puzzle of data analysis. * * * By Dina Weinstein About Every Ram's a Researcher: As part of Research Weeks 2024, this series highlights the ways that undergrads at VCU, no matter their major, get involved with meaningful research that enriches their college experienc  more
Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: Capturing DNA Origami Folding With a New Dynamic Model
DURHAM, North Carolina, April 18 (TNSres) -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Coarser modeling approach allows researchers to better understand the process by which DNA folds into engineered nanoscale structures to speed innovation * * * Most people are familiar with the DNA double-helix. Its twisted ladder shape forms because the long pieces of DNA that make up our genome are exactly complementary--every adenine paired to a thymine, and every cyto  more
Durham University: New Geological Map Reveals Secrets of Greenland's Icy Interior
OLD ELVET, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * A team of international scientists involving our Geography department has unveiled a new map of the geological provinces hidden beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet. * * * This comprehensive synthesis, published in Geophysical Research Letters, promises to advance our understanding of this critical component of the global climate system. New insights into Greenland's subsurface structure The new subglaci  more
Emerson Schedules Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 18 (TNSres) -- Emerson Electric, a technology and engineering company that provides solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Emerson (NYSE: EMR) will report its second quarter results prior to market open on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Emerson senior management will discuss the results during an investor conference call that same day, beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern Time, 8 a.m. Central T  more
Environmental Entrepreneurs: MI Analysis - 18 New Clean Energy, Vehicle Projects to Create 28K Jobs, Add $10B to GDP, Generate $7B in Wages for Michigan
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- Environmental Entrepreneurs issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: * * * * New report models impact of 18 announced large-scale clean energy projects tracked by E2 in Mich. during the first year after the IRA was signed into law (Aug. 2022-Aug. 2023) * During construction, projects will generate 22K jobs, $7B in new wages, add $10B to Mich.'s GDP * During operation, projects will generate 6K jobs, $504M in wages, add $600M to Mich.'s GDP every y  more
Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation: Q2 Update to the 2024 Economic Outlook Forecasts 2.2% Expansion in Equipment and Software Investment, 2.3% GDP Growth
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Driven by strong consumer spending and a resilient labor market, the U.S. economy continues to expand at a healthy clip, according to the Q2 update of the 2024 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook. Real equipment and software investment growth is projected to be 2.2% in 2024, with activity expected to pick up in the latter half of the year. The report,   more
European Commission's Joint Research Center: Ranking Technologies for Managing Indoor Pathogen Transmission
ISPRA, Italy, April 18 (TNSres) -- The European Commission's Joint Research Center issued the following news: JRC foresight expert exercise: what are the most promising current and emerging technologies for being up to the task when the next airborne disease like COVID-19 hits? In a JRC-HERA study published today, well-established filtration and ventilation topped the list of the highest-impact current technologies for capturing and cleansing germs that spread through the air indoors. UV radia  more
European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries & Associations: Patient Information Leaflets - Putting Patients First
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 18 (TNSres) -- The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations issued the following news release: The European pharmaceutical industry, represented by AESGP, EFPIA, and Medicines for Europe, has joined forces to enhance the content of medicinal product information leaflets, prioritising patients' needs. These associations have put together key recommendations to improve leaflet content and accessibility, thus advancing health literacy. Information  more
European Medicines Agency: COVID-19 Vaccine Strain Updates - Global Regulators Agree on Timing and Data Requirements
LONDON, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The European Medicines Agency issued the following news on April 17, 2024: * * * Report on COVID-19 vaccine strain updates: global regulators agree on timing and data requirements * * * International regulators have published a report (https://icmra.info/drupal/covid-19/26_27february2024) today presenting the outcomes of a workshop on COVID-19 vaccine strain updates that was organised by the International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities and  more
Experian: Survey Says - Personal Finance Knowledge Gaps are Leading to Costly Mistakes
COSTA MESA, California, April 18 (TNSres) -- Experian, an information services company, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Lack of financial knowledge is leading to costly financial missteps for many Americans according to new research[1] released (https://www.experian.com/blogs/news/2024/04/17/bridging-the-financial-literacy-gap-through-credit-education) today by Experian(R). A survey of 2,000 adults across the U.S. revealed three in five adults feel their limited understandi  more
FACT SHEET: USAID AT OUR OCEAN CONFERENCE
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following fact sheet on April 16, 2024: * * * USAID AT OUR OCEAN CONFERENCE At the April 15-17, 2024 Our Ocean Conference in Athens, Greece, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced more than $ I 03 million in funding to conserve and protect our oceans, subject to Congressional notification. This includes funding for several new activities, as well as additional funding for ongoing  more
Fannie Mae: Home Prices Moved Up Another 1.7 Percent to Start Year
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- Fannie Mae issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Single-family home prices increased 7.4 percent from Q1 2023 to Q1 2024, up from the previous quarter's revised annual growth rate of 6.6 percent, according to Fannie Mae's (FNMA/OTCQB) latest Home Price Index (FNM-HPI) reading, a national, repeat-transaction home price index measuring the average, quarterly price change for all single-family properties in the United States, excluding condos. On a q  more
Federal Housing Finance Agency Releases Housing Mission Report for 2023
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Federal Housing Finance Agency issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today released its annual Housing Mission Report, describing the activities taken by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) and the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) in 2023 to promote access to financing for affordable, sustainable, and equitable housing and targeted economic development. "FHFA maintains a keen focus on ensur  more
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Beige Book Shows Modest Growth, Continued Easing of Price Pressures
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta issued the following Regional Economics article on April 17, 2024, by Charles Davidson, staff writer for Economy Matters: * * * Economic activity in the Southeast grew modestly over the past several weeks as labor market and pricing conditions broadly continued on their paths of recent months, according to the new Beige Book anecdotal report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Most Atlanta Fed contacts said it co  more
Federal Reserve Bank of New York: Statement Regarding the Annual Report on Open Market Operations During 2023
NEW YORK, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following statement on April 17, 2024: * * * Today, the Open Market Trading Desk (the Desk) at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York published its annual report, Open Market Operations During 2023 (https://www.newyorkfed.org/medialibrary/media/markets/omo/omo2023-pdf.pdf). This report was prepared by the Markets Group and presented to the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). It contains a summary of open market oper  more
Fralin Biomedical Research Institute's New Lab Will Take Aim at Tobacco Use, Cancer Rates, and Informing Policy
ROANOKE, Virginia, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: By Leigh Anne Kelley Open-water swimming requires athletes to take into account a wide number of variables. Roberta Freitas-Lemos said when she's in the ocean, temperature fluctuations, murky conditions, and the motion of the waves make it a challenging sport, both physically and mentally. Complexity also characterizes Freitas-Lemos' research at the Fralin Biomedical Re  more
FTA Applauds House Financial Services Committee Passage of Critical Earned Wage Access Bill
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Financial Technology Association issued the following news release: The Financial Technology Association (FTA) applauds the House Financial Services Committee's passage of H.R. 7428 (https://docs.house.gov/meetings/BA/BA00/20240417/117163/BILLS-118-HR7428-S001213-Amdt-5.pdf), the Earned Wage Access Consumer Protection Act. The legislation introduced by Congressmen Bryan Steil (WI-01) and French Hill (AR-02) defines earned wage access as a non-credit product   more
Gartner Forecasts Worldwide IT Spending to Grow 8% in 2024
STAMFORD, Connecticut, April 18 (TNSres) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $5.06 trillion in 2024, an increase of 8% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc. This is an increase from the previous quarter's forecast of 6.8% growth and puts worldwide IT spending on track to surpass $8 trillion well before the end of the decade. "With spending on IT services on trac  more
Gartner Survey Shows a Strong Ethical Culture Isn't Enough to Stop Noncompliance
STAMFORD, Connecticut, April 18 (TNSres) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: Most compliance leaders tend to focus on building an ethical culture in their organizations to improve employee behavior, but it has a limited impact on addressing uncertainty about how to be compliant, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc. There are three primary situations that lead to noncompliance: Situations of uncertainty (not understanding how  more
George Institute for Global Health: New Research Shows Urgency to Act on Nigeria's Trans Fat Elimination Policy
NEWTON, New South Wales, April 18 (TNSres) -- The George Institute for Global Health issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Significantly reducing trans fat levels in the Nigerian food supply could prevent approximately 10,000 heart disease deaths and save 90 million USD (12 billion Naira) in healthcare costs over a decade. New findings by The George Institute for Global Health on the health and economic benefits of enacting the country's trans fat elimination policy were publishe  more
Georgia Public Policy Foundation Issues Commentary: We Aren't Building Enough Houses. Why?
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation issued the following commentary on April 17, 2024: * * * We Aren't Building Enough Houses. Why? By Kyle Wingfield, President and CEO If you follow housing trends in Georgia, you've likely seen institutional investors blamed for driving prices out of reach for many households. One new report, by the Private Equity Stakeholder Project, gave Georgia the worst possible rating on this score. The report cited statistics s  more
Griffith University: First Evidence of Human Occupation in Lava Tube Cave in Saudi Arabia
GOLD COAST, Australia, April 18 (TNSres) -- Griffith University issued the following news: Recent strides in interdisciplinary archaeological research in Arabia have unveiled new insights into the evolution and historical development of regional human populations, as well as the dynamic patterns of cultural change, migration, and adaptation to environmental fluctuations. Despite the challenges posed by limited preservation of archaeological assemblages and organic remains in arid environments  more
Health Foundation: 700,000 More Workers Are Projected to Be Living With Major Illness by 2040
LONDON, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Health Foundation issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: * * * * Nearly 25% more working-age adults will have diagnosed major illness by 2040 - up from 3 million to 3.7 million * 80% of this increase will be in more deprived areas, with significant implications for labour markets and entrenching stark health inequalities * Health Foundation warns of major health and economic consequences without action across government, public services  more
Homebase Partners With Quadient to Offer Convenient Delivery and Returns Solutions for Customers
MILFORD, Connecticut, April 18 (TNSres) -- Quadient issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a leader in helping businesses create meaningful customer connections through digital and physical channels, and a major global parcel locker operator, today announced a new partnership with Homebase, one of the UK's largest home improvement retailers. This new partnership allows Homebase to host parcel lockers as part of Quadient's Open Locker Network, offeri  more
House Budget Committee Chairman Arrington Issues Statement on First Ever Government-Wide Fraud Estimate Report
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on April 17, 2024: * * * Yesterday, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) unveiled a first-ever fraud estimate report across all government programs. According to the report, the federal government faces estimated annual financial losses due to fraud ranging from $233 billion to $521 billion. These losses stem from various fraud risks within federal progra  more
House Judiciary Committee: Brazilian Government Forced Censorship on X - New Report Reveals
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Today, the House Judiciary Committee released an interim staff report titled, "The Attack on Free Speech Abroad and the Biden Administration's Silence: The Case of Brazil." The report exposes Brazil's censorship campaign and presents a startling case study of how a government can justify censorship in the name of stopping so-called "hate" spee  more
Humane Society International: Alarming Animal Suffering and Zoonotic Disease Risk Exposed on Chinese Fur Farms as Calls for UK Fur Import Ban Intensify
LONDON, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Humane Society International issued the following news: * * * Chinese fur production has shrunk by almost 90% in last decade, but millions of animals are still suffering for the UK fur market * * * Alarming footage from fur farms in north China shows foxes, raccoon dogs and mink exhibiting repetitive, stereotypical behaviour associated with mental decline and animals kept in intensive conditions including in close proximity to poultry, despite the po  more
IATA and Partners Release Aviation Net Zero Roadmaps Comparative Review
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 18 (TNSres) -- The International Air Transport Association issued the following news release: The International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with the Air Transportation Systems Laboratory at University College London (UCL), the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) and the Mission Possible Partnership (MPP), released the Aviation Net Zero CO2 Transition Pathways Comparative Review. This is the first   more
Ifo Institute: German Companies Plan to Cut Investment in 2024
MUNICH, Germany, April 18 (TNSres) -- ifo Institute issued the following news release: Companies in Germany have revised their investment plans for the current year downward. The ifo investment expectations fell to -0.1 points in March, down from +1.2 points in November. "Global demand for capital goods and intermediate goods remains weak and uncertainties persist regarding economic policy. As a result, many companies are postponing their investment decisions," says Lara Zarges, economic expert  more
Ifo Institute: Uncertainty Dampens the Mood of the Self-Employed in Germany
MUNICH, Germany, April 18 (TNSres) -- ifo Institute issued the following news release: Uncertainty among the self-employed in Germany has increased. As a result, the business climate for this segment has deteriorated, according to the latest ifo survey in March ("Jimdo-ifo Business Climate Index for the Self-Employed"). The index fell to -15.6 points,/* down from -14.6 points/* in February. "Contrary to the situation in the other sectors of the economy, the self-employed are experiencing increa  more
IMF: Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable -- 2nd Cochairs Progress Report
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The International Monetary Fund issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: The Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR) met today and reviewed progress on the work to improve debt restructuring processes and timelines, and to help address debt vulnerabilities. Participants also discussed priority areas for the work going forward. At the end of the meeting, the International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, World Bank Group President  more
Imperial College-London: Coral Reef Microbes Point to New Way to Assess Ecosystem Health
LONDON, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- Imperial College London issued the following news: By Hayley Dunning A new study shows that ocean acidification is changing the mix of microbes in coral reef systems, which can be used to assess ecosystem health. The study, published today in Microbiome, looked at coral reefs specifically, but the researchers say it could be widely applicable as a method for measuring how ecosystems are responding to human activities. Understanding how ecosystems are cha  more
Imperial College-London: Shape-Shifting Cancer Cell Discovery Reveals Potential Skin Cancer Drug Targets
LONDON, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- Imperial College London issued the following news: By Hayley Dunning A new technique allows scientists to see cells in 3D, and determine how different genes affect the shapes they adopt. Cancer cells can change shape to travel around the body and spread (metastasise), but how they know when to do this has remained elusive. Researchers have now used a new technique to identify two genes that control how melanoma skin cancer cells change shape in response   more
Information Technology and Innovation Foundation: China Is Pushing to Dominate the Global Chemical Industry Through Innovation, Not Just Production, New Study Finds
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSres) -- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation issued the following news release: Chinese chemical companies are on track to join the ranks of the world's leading innovators in the industry within a decade or two, according to a new report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the leading think tank for science and technology. China has long been the world's leading producer of industrial chemicals--particularly basic, commodit  more
Institute of Public Affairs: Federal Environment Protection Agency Would Be One-Eyed, Anti-Democratic
MELBOURNE, Australia, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Institute of Public Affairs issued the following news release: "The proposed federal Environment Protection Agency would empower unelected, activist bureaucrats to make decisions in relation to critical resources projects, and greatly diminish the role of elected governments," said Daniel Wild, Deputy Executive Director of the Institute of Public Affairs. This week, the federal environment minister Tanya Plibersek confirmed that the government wou  more
International School for Advanced Studies: EFlows4HPC - a Comprensive Open European HPC Workflow Platform
TRIESTE, Italy, April 18 (TNSres) -- The International School for Advanced Studies (Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati) posted the following news: * * * With an overall funding of Euros7,6M, the eFlows4HPC project enhances complex HPC workflows thanks to big data analytics and AI techniques * * * After three years of dedicated research and collaborative efforts, the eFlows4HPC project has successfully delivered a comprehensive workflow platform and an additional set of servic  more
IRS Updates Frequently Asked Questions for the Energy Efficient Home Improvement and Residential Clean Energy Property Credits
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: The Internal Revenue Service today updated frequently asked questions in Fact Sheet 2024-15 to addresses the federal income tax treatment of amounts paid for the purchase of energy efficient property and improvements. These FAQs supersede earlier FAQs that were posted in Fact Sheet 2022-40 (https://www.irs.gov/pub/taxpros/fs-2022-40.pdf), on Dec.   more
ISU History Students Present Research at Conference
POCATELLO, Idaho, April 18 (TNSres) -- Idaho State University issued the following news: Four ISU History students traveled to Spokane, WA to present their original historical research at the Phi Alpha Theta 2024 Northwest Regional Conference on April 12 and 13. Ethan Swenson, Melody Irish, and Emily Stacey had the opportunity to speak about their research and answer questions from professors and students coming from universities across Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. The four papers  more
Kan. Gov. Kelly Tours Prairie View on 'Healthy Workers, Healthy Economy' Tour
NEWTON, Kansas, April 18 (TNSres) -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Today, Governor Laura Kelly toured the Adult Outpatient Program, Crisis Services Department, and Behavioral Urgent Care Center at Prairie View, Inc. in Newton. During this stop on her "Healthy Workers, Healthy Economy" tour, Governor Kelly spoke with Prairie View Inc.'s leadership team about the impact Medicaid expansion would have on behavioral and mental health services. "Exp  more
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology: Cell Biology - Molecular Code Stimulates Pioneer Cells to Build Blood Vessels in the Body
KARLSRUHE, Germany, April 18 (TNSres) -- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * KIT Researchers Discover Novel Cell Type that Controls the Formation and Growth of New Blood Vessels * * * Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke and myocardial infarction, are the world's leading causes of mortality, accounting for over 18 million deaths a year. A team of KIT researchers has now identified a new cell type in blood vessels responsible for vascular growth. Th  more
L.A. County Residents' Satisfaction With Quality of Life Matches Low in Year 9 of UCLA Survey
LOS ANGELES, California, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Key takeaways * Worries about the high cost of living pushed Los Angeles Country residents' satisfaction back to its lowest-ever level, the annual Quality of Life Index showed. * The overall rating slipped two points from last year to 53, marking the second time in three years it came in below the survey's 55 midpoint. * The cost-of-living rating fell to 38 from 41, the lowest  more
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: In New Jersey's Ancient Rocks, Hunting for Clues to an Earthquake in 2024
NEW YORK, April 18 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: By Kevin Krajick Right after an April 5, 2024 earthquake shook the New York metropolitan area and beyond, scientists from Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory headed to the field to better understand exactly what had just happened. First out was structural geologist Folarin Kolawole, who reached the relatively rural area around the western New Jersey epicenter with  more
Leeds Beckett Research Helping People With Type 2 Diabetes
LEEDS, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- Leeds Beckett University issued the following news: * * * New research by Leeds Beckett University has helped improve an NHS programme to support people living with Type 2 Diabetes and obesity or overweight to lose weight, reduce the need for medication and achieve remission. The programme is now being rolled out across the country. * * * Experts in the Obesity Institute at Leeds Beckett University led the pound sterling1.5 million study to evaluate the N  more
LULAC ANALYSIS: NEBRASKA WANTS MIGRANTS FOR LABOR, NOT EMPOWERMENT
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: * * * Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Blasts Planners of Upcoming Events for Selectively Excluding Community Advocacy Leaders * * * The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) strongly condemned today what it perceives as exclusionary practices by the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry regarding an upcoming eve  more
Lund University: Unique Field Study Shows How Climate Change Affects Fire-Impacted Forests
LUND, Sweden, April 18 (TNSres) -- Lund University issued the following news release: During the unusually dry year of 2018, Sweden was hit by numerous forest fires. A research team led from Lund University in Sweden has investigated how climate change affects recently burnt boreal forests and their ability to absorb carbon dioxide. The boreal forests form a single biome that spans the entire Northern Hemisphere. These forests play a key role in the global climate system by absorbing carbon di  more
Mapping Plant Functional Diversity From Space: HKU Ecologists Revolutionise Ecosystem Monitoring With Novel Field-Satellite Integration
HONG KONG, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: An international team of researchers, led by Professor Jin WU from the School of Biological Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), has made a promising advancement in mapping plant functional traits from space using time-series satellite data. The study, published in Remote Sensing of Environment, showcases the innovative combination of the Sentinel-2 satellite mission and its dynamic time-ser  more
Marine Biological Laboratory: Will Climate Warming Trigger Carbon Release From Tundra? Massive Study Provides Long-Awaited Answers
WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Marine Biological Laboratory issued the following news: The cold, treeless tundra landscape that encircles the Earth just below the Arctic ice caps - including much of Alaska and Canada - is known to contain huge stores of carbon in its frozen soils. But a big unknown in global change biology has been whether a warming climate will cause this carbon to be released as carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, creating a positive feedback loop into clim  more
Mass General Brigham Researchers Take Center Stage at the American College of Cardiology
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 18 (TNSres) -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release: Mass General Brigham physicians and researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital presented their cutting-edge research at the 2024 American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session & Expo from April 6-8 in Atlanta. Highlights included results from trials testing a twice-a-year drug for managing blood pressure; a new medication that reduced triglycerid  more
Mass General: Researchers Find That Accelerated Aging Biology in the Placenta Contributes to a Rare Form of Pregnancy-Related Heart Failure
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 18 (TNSres) -- Massachusetts General Hospital issued the following news release: * * * Key Takeaways * Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare form of heart failure that occurs in women during late pregnancy or early postpartum, and one in which the cause remains largely unknown * In a new study, Mass General researchers and colleagues show that elevated levels of proteins related to cellular senescence, or aging, in the blood and the placenta are linked to this form  more
Mass. Gov. Healey Issue Brief: An Act Relative to Strengthening Massachusetts' Economic Leadership
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 17 (TNSres) -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, posted the following issue brief from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center on April 16, 2024: * * * An Act Relative to Strengthening Massachusetts' Economic Leadership Introduction Massachusetts is the global epicenter for the life sciences industry. Yet, other states, such as Texas, New York, California, and North Carolina, are competing hard to outpace us. To remain the leader and to continue to cultivate inn  more
Max Planck Society: A New Name for a Sustainable Future
MUNICH, Germany, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Max Planck Society issued the following news: * * * The Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials will explore methods for producing, utilising, and recycling materials in a climate-friendly way * * * Understanding and managing global change is a task to which the Max Planck Society is committed. This is also reflected in the reorientation of the Max-Planck-Institut fur Eisenforschung. The Dusseldorf-based institute has been investigating how to  more
MBL Awards Whitman Center Fellowships to 29 Outstanding Investigators
WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Marine Biological Laboratory issued the following news: A diverse group of 29 scientists from 27 universities and research institutes worldwide have been named 2024 Whitman Center Fellows by the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL). These fellowships enable exceptional scientists, including Early Career Fellows, to conduct independent research at the MBL and take advantage of its unique resources and highly collaborative scientific community. W  more
MICHIGAN RETAILERS REPORT STAGNATE Q1 SALES NUMBERS
LANSING, Michigan, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Michigan Retailers Association issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Michigan Retailers Association today reports that March 2024 sales again performed moderately, landing at 44.3 on the 100-point Retail Index. The January and February 2024 Retail Indexes came in at 48.0, indicating a potentially stagnating retail economy. The 100-point Index provides a snapshot of the state's overall retail industry. Index values above 50 generally in  more
Missouri Valley College: Student Research Symposium Set for April 29
MARSHALL, Missouri, April 18 (TNSres) -- Missouri Valley College issued the following news: Missouri Valley College students will share their academic, creative and professional work at the spring 2024 Missouri Valley College Student Research Symposium on April 29. This all-day event is free and open to the public. An estimated 150 MVC students across all academic majors will present at the bi-annual event which provides a platform for students to showcase academic, creative and professional w  more
MIT Tops Among Single-Campus Universities in U.S. Patents Granted
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 11 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * For 10th consecutive year, the Institute ranks No. 2 among all colleges and No. 1 among colleges with one main campus, underlying the impact of innovation and critical role of technology transfer. * * * By Robyn Bunch, Technology Licensing Office In an era defined by unprecedented challenges and opportunities, MIT remains at the forefront of pioneering research and inno  more
MIT: "Nanostitches" Enable Lighter and Tougher Composite Materials
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * In research that may lead to next-generation airplanes and spacecraft, MIT engineers used carbon nanotubes to prevent cracking in multilayered composites. * * * By Jennifer Chu, MIT News To save on fuel and reduce aircraft emissions, engineers are looking to build lighter, stronger airplanes out of advanced composites. These engineered materials are made from high-perfo  more
MIT: 3 Questions - Enhancing Last-Mile Logistics With Machine Learning
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following Q&A on April 16, 2024, with Matthias Winkenbach, principal research scientist, director of research for the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics and a researcher with the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab: * * * MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics Director Matthias Winkenbach uses AI to make vehicle routing more efficient and adaptable for unexpected events. * * * By Lauren Hinkel  more
MIT: A Biomedical Engineer Pivots From Human Movement to Women's Health
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Postdoc Shaniel Bowen studies women's sexual anatomy and health while also working to interest young women in STEM careers. * * * By Michaela Jarvis, School of Engineering Watching her uncle play a video game when she was a small child started Shaniel Bowen on her path to becoming a biomedical engineer. The game, "Metal Gear Solid 2," introduced her to exoskeletons, wear  more
MIT: A Home Where World-Changing Innovations Take Flight
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The Engine Accelerator offers "tough tech" startups space, support, and a network to help them scale up. * * * By Zach Winn, MIT News In a large, open space on the first floor of 750 Main Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts, a carbon-capture company is heating up molten salts to 600 degrees Celsius right next to a quantum computing company's device for supercooling qubit  more
MIT: From Neurons to Learning and Memory
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Mark Harnett investigates how electrical activity in mammalian cortical cells helps to produce neural computations that give rise to behavior. * * * By Anne Trafton, MIT News Mark Harnett, an associate professor at MIT, still remembers the first time he saw electrical activity spiking from a living neuron. He was a senior at Reed College and had spent weeks building a   more
MIT: Growing Our Donated Organ Supply
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 11 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Graduate student Hammaad Adam is working to increase the supply of organs available for transplants, saving lives and improving health equity. * * * By Scott Murray | Institute for Data, Systems, and Society For those in need of one, an organ transplant is a matter of life and death. Every year, the medical procedure gives thousands of people with advanced or end-sta  more
MIT: Plant Sensors Could Act as an Early Warning System for Farmers
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Sensors that detect plant signaling molecules can reveal when crops are experiencing too much light or heat, or attack from insects or microbes. * * * By Anne Trafton, MIT News Using a pair of sensors made from carbon nanotubes, researchers from MIT and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) have discovered signals that reveal when plans are expe  more
MIT: Q&A - Claire Walsh on How J-PAL's King Climate Action Initiative Tackles the Twin Climate and Poverty Crises
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following Q&A with Claire Walsh associate director of policy at J-PAL Global: * * * Since 2020, K-CAI has innovated and tested climate policies in more than 35 countries and supported scale-ups that have reached over 15 million people. * * * By Leda Zimmerman, School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences The King Climate Action Initiative (K-CAI) is the flagship climate change program of   more
N.C. State: In Life Cycle Diagrams, Small Changes Make a Big Difference
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 18 (TNSres) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: Life cycle diagrams are ubiquitous in science textbooks, and they may be due for some updates. A new study finds simple design changes in these diagrams can have a dramatic impact on the ability of undergraduate students to understand key biology concepts. "We were shocked by the study results," says Jennifer Landin, corresponding author of the study and an associate teaching profes  more
National Farmers' Federation: New Data Shows Farmers Will Walk Away If Worker Access is Further Eroded
BARTON, Australia, April 18 (TNSres) -- The National Farmers' Federation issued the following news release: Farmers are warning they will change what they grow or even walk away from farming if their access to overseas workers is reduced, new data from the National Farmers' Federation has revealed. A survey of farmers from nearly every commodity across the country comes as visa fee rises and changes to the UK backpacker rules loom over the industry and latest data shows farmers are abandoning   more
National Wildlife Federation: A Warmer, Wetter Future for the Quad Cities
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, April 18 (TNSres) -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release: * * * Report Details How Climate Change Will Impact Quad Cities, Assesses Options to Reduce Risks * * * As climate change intensifies, extreme weather - including flooding, droughts, and high temperatures - will affect the quality of life in the Quad Cities, according to a new report. It also identifies options that could ease these impacts for residents. "We found that the Quad Ci  more
National Wildlife Federation: Legislation Would Address Harmful Bioenergy Emissions, Air Pollution
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release: A new bill would address the disproportionate carbon pollution and other toxic emissions caused by using forest biomass as an energy source. The Forest Biomass Emissions Act (https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/_qF6CVO5kBigylYptGT-NV?domain=booker.senate.gov), introduced by U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.), would require the Environmental Protection Agency to take a full accounting of the gr  more
Nationwide Children's Hospital: Study - Youth Prescription Opioid Overdoses Increased During Early Stages of COVID-19 Pandemic
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 18 (TNSres) -- Nationwide Children's Hospital issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: New research from experts at Nationwide Children's Hospital shows a spike in emergency department visits among youth for prescription opioid overdoses during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for increased prevention efforts for children and teens. The study, published today in PLOS ONE, found that despite an overall decrease in emergency depar  more
New Clinical Research Agreement Service Launching May 1 to Support WVU Researchers
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, April 18 (TNSres) -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: To further support researchers and their clinical research studies, West Virginia University is launching an enhanced service for negotiation for new clinical study agreements, new amendments to clinical study agreements, and clinical data use agreements. Based at WVU Health Sciences and under the oversight of Associate Vice President for Clinical a  more
New Report Shows Canadian Universities' Commitment to Climate Action
OTTAWA, Ontario, April 18 (TNSres) -- Universities Canada (formerly the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada) issued the following news release: Universities Canada and the Canadian Association of University Business Officers released the Action for net-zero at Canadian universities: climate survey report today. The report summarizes the work being done on university campuses to reduce their climate footprint by measuring greenhouse gas emissions, setting reduction targets and pub  more
New Research Reveals Increased Consumer Endorsement of ABTA Brand
LONDON, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- ABTA - The Travel Association issued the following news release: ABTA's brand has increasingly high positive sentiment among consumers, demonstrating the high business value for members displaying the ABTA logo. According to new independent consumer research* commissioned by the trade association, 89% of people stated they are more likely to book a holiday with an ABTA member than a non-ABTA member. It also revealed that the number of people who associate   more
New Studies Into Malnutrition and Infant Mortality Highlight Queen Mary's Close Collaboration With Researchers in Zimbabwe and Zambia
LONDON, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: Two research papers published today identify mechanisms that contribute to the long-term impacts of malnutrition and HIV infection on children. The two research papers published today in Nature Communications build on Queen Mary's long-standing partnership with research institutes in Zambia and Zimbabwe, led by Paul Kelly, Professor of Tropical Gastroenterology, and Andrew Prendergast, Wellcome Tru  more
New UNFPA Report Finds 30 Years of Progress in Sexual and Reproductive Health Has Mostly Ignored the Most Marginalized Communities
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 18 (TNSres) -- The United Nations Population Fund issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Sweeping global gains in sexual and reproductive health and rights over the last thirty years are marred by an ugly truth - millions of women and girls have not benefited because of who they are or where they were born, according to the 2024 State of World Population report, released today by UNFPA, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency. Entitled "Interwoven   more
Nexstar Media Group to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
IRVING, Texas, April 18 (TNSres) -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that executive management will participate in two institutional investor conferences in May: * MoffettNathanson Technology, Media & Telecom Conference Location: The Hilton Midtown - New York, NY Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Fireside Chat Presentation: 9:00 a.m. ET Speaker: Perry A. Sook, Chai  more
NFPA Announces New Resources and Guidelines to Better Educate Consumers About Safe Electrical Vehicle Charging at Home
QUINCY, Massachusetts, April 18 (TNSres) -- The National Fire Protection Association issued the following news release: As electric vehicles (EV) enter our roadways, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has introduced a series of free resources, guidelines, and information (https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/electrical/electric-vehicles) to help raise awareness about EV fires and safe EV charging practices at home. According to the International Energy Agency, global sales   more
NIH Awards $1.9M Grant to OU Engineer for Gene Therapy Research
NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: University of Oklahoma engineering researcher Sangpil Yoon, Ph.D., has been awarded a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, for his project titled "Development of protein-based nanostructures activated by ultrasound." The five-year grant is part of the NIH's Research Project Grant (R01) program, which supports cutting-edge healt  more
NMFTA RELEASES COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO MINIMUM LTL PACKAGING STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 18 (TNSres) -- The National Motor Freight Traffic Association issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Earlier today, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)(TM) and National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC)(R) announced the launch of its comprehensive less-than-truckload (LTL) freight packaging guide, which unveils the secrets to complying with the NMFC minimum LTL packaging requirements. This initiative is set to help optimize s  more
NOAA: U.S. Department of Commerce Allocates $206K In Funding for Puget Sound Fishery Disaster
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 18 (TNSres) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: * * * Funds will support the Squaxin Island Tribe's fall chum salmon fishery. * * * U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced today the allocation of $206,000 to address a fishery resource disaster that occurred in the 2020 Squaxin Island Tribe's Puget Sound fall chum salmon fishery. "This funding will help to address the impact   more
Notre Dame Launches University-Wide Democracy Initiative to Advance Research, Education and Policy Efforts to Sustain and Enhance Democracy
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: The University of Notre Dame has launched an ambitious new Democracy Initiative, an interdisciplinary research, education and policy effort focused on advancing solutions to sustain and strengthen global democracy. Democracy is in crisis at home and abroad. Polarization is high, trust is low and public discourse is toxic. The level of democracy experienced by the average person in the world today   more
NSF expands the NSF Convergence Accelerator to 10 regions nationwide
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: The U.S. National Science Foundation is excited to announce the expansion of the NSF Convergence Accelerator to 10 regions to enhance national and regional competitiveness in research, innovation and workforce development. These 10 regional Convergence Accelerators will promote convergence research and innovation by connecting researchers, practitioners and stakeholders from various domains and   more
OMB Issues Memo on Updated Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Safe Federal Workplace - Agency Model Safety Principles and COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plans
WASHINGTON, April 12 (TNSres) -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following memorandum (No. M-24-12): * * * MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES FROM: Shalanda D. Young SUBJECT: Updated Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Safe Federal Workplace: Agency Model Safety Principles and COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plans The President has issued the Executive Order of April 12, 2024, on COVID-19 and Public Health Preparedness and Response (E.O. of April 12,  more
Operating Deficit of the University of Helsinki Euros16 Million in 2023
HELSINKI, Finland, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: Thanks to fundraising, return on investment and financial income, the University's overall result was in the black. The University will increase the distribution of returns on investment activities to one of its core duties for the next five years. In 2023 the University of Helsinki's operating result (the result without taking investment activities and fundraising into account) was Euros16 mi  more
OU Researchers Collaborate With NASA for Next-Gen Aerospace Solutions
NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: A team from the University of Oklahoma Gallogly College of Engineering has embarked on a pioneering partnership with scientists from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA, to advance research and technological development in advanced air mobility. This initiative aims to support NASA's efforts in integrating a range of new scalable traffic management operations, focusing on enh  more
OU Students Excel at Oklahoma Clean Lakes and Watersheds Conference
NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Several members of the University of Oklahoma's Center for Restoration of Ecosystems and Watersheds - CREW - were recognized at the Oklahoma Clean Lakes and Watersheds Association's annual conference on April 10-11 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. James Queen was awarded first place in the student oral presentation category for his talk, "Examining the Role of Aeration on Emerging Contaminant Removal i  more
Oxford Economics: The Economic Contribution of Mexico's Audiovisual Industry
OXFORD, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- Oxford Economics, a corporate, financial and government decision-makers and thought leaders adviser, issued the following news release: * * * The Economic Contribution of Mexico's Audiovisual Industry Based on our detailed analysis of Mexico's economy, we estimate that in 2022, the audiovisual's direct economic impact amounted to a MXN$138.7 billion contribution to domestic GDP and over 77,000 jobs. The audiovisual sector directly creates more GDP in Mexi  more
Pitt Swanson School of Engineering: Creating a New Reality for Teen Mental Healthcare
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Two Pitt researchers receive NSF grant to treat teens with anxiety and depression using augmented reality technology * * * While some may think augmented reality is no more useful for anything other than video games or a passing fad, researchers are intrigued by its appeal to children and young adults, as well as the psychological issues affecting them.   more
Policy Matters Ohio: Advocates Propose Four Policies to Fix the Tax Code
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 16 (TNSres) -- Policy Matters Ohio, a nonpartisan policy research institute, issued the following news release: State legislators have tax policy options that would help Ohio families, workers, property owners, renters, and others with low or moderate incomes, according to a new brief from Policy Matters Ohio Tax Policy Researcher Bailey Williams. Policy Matters, Children's Defense Fund-Ohio, and Northern Ohioans for Budget Legislation Equality (NOBLE) marked Tax Day with   more
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research: $38 Trillion in Damages Each Year - World Economy Already Committed to Income Reduction of 19% Due to Climate Change
POTSDAM, Germany, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research issued the following news release: Even if CO2 emissions were to be drastically cut down starting today, the world economy is already committed to an income reduction of 19 % until 2050 due to climate change, a new study published in "Nature" finds. These damages are six times larger than the mitigation costs needed to limit global warming to two degrees. Based on empirical data from more than 1,600 regions  more
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research: Stefan Rahmstorf Honoured With Alfred Wegener Medal
POTSDAM, Germany, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research issued the following news release: Stefan Rahmstorf, co-head of the research department on Earth System Analysis of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), receives the renowned Alfred Wegener Medal & Honorary Membership by the European Geosciences Union (EGU). During the EGU General Assembly from 14-19 April 2024 in Vienna, 52 recipients will be handed over this year's medals and awards o  more
pound sterling8m to Create Healthy Urban Places in Liverpool and Bradford
LIVERPOOL, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: Researchers at the University of Liverpool have received funding to deliver a 4-year project that aims to better understand what makes places healthy and help prevent the development of illnesses. Significantly, it will invite the local community to contribute to the study that explores how the local environment impacts on health and wellbeing. Called Healthy Urban Places, the project is fun  more
Pratt Institute: Investigating a New Approach to Teaching and Learning
BROOKLYN, New York, April 18 (TNSres) -- Pratt Institute issued the following news: * * * Pratt faculty research transdisciplinary approaches to STEM teaching and learning through a project funded by the National Science Foundation. * * * For the Fall 2023 semester, Ashley Bales, adjunct assistant professor of math and science, wanted students in her "Anatomy of Motion" class to better understand the functionality of different parts of the body. Instead of turning to diagrams and dissections  more
Purdue: Homemade Nut-Based Dairy Analogs Raise Questions About Bacterial Risks
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 18 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Many consumers know the food safety risks of dairy products, eggs and raw meat. But they are less likely to understand the risks associated with dry goods, including tree nuts such as almonds, cashews, walnuts and pistachios, said Yaohua "Betty" Feng, associate professor of food science at Purdue University. "We dry food products to extend shelf life, supposing the drying process could limit the   more
Qorvo to Webcast Quarterly Earnings Conference Call on May 1, 2024
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 18 (TNSres) -- Qorvo, a provider of advanced wireless devices, wired and wireless networks and defense radar and communications, issued the following news: Qorvo(R) (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, will host a conference call to review fiscal 2024 fourth quarter financial results on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (ET). The conference call will be webcast live on the Company's Investor Relations website at the   more
Radiology Leadership Institute Announces Impact in Leadership Award, Emerging Leader Scholarship Recipients
RESTON, Virginia, April 18 (TNSres) -- The American College of Radiology issued the following news release: The Radiology Leadership Institute(R) (RLI [https://www.acr.org/Practice-Management-Quality-Informatics/Radiology-Leadership-Institute]) announced the Impact in Leadership Award and Emerging Leader Scholarship recipients during the American College of Radiology(R) (ACR(R)) Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. "The Radiology Leadership Institute promotes leadership development across the spe  more
Raymond James Financial to Report Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Results
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, April 18 (TNSres) -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) will release its financial results for the second fiscal quarter of 2024 after the market closes on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. A conference call to discuss the results will take place the same afternoon, Wednesday, April 24, at 5 p.m. ET The live audio webcast, and the presentation which management will review on the call, will b  more
Right-Sizing the Bachelor's Degree: WGU Wins Three National Awards in Education, Innovation, and Research
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 17 (TNSres) -- Western Governors University-Utah issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Western Governors University (WGU) announced today the university has won three United States Distance Learning Association's (USDLA) Awards, showcasing the university's commitment to driving innovation, research, and leadership outcomes that reimagine the higher education system. The USDLA Distance Learning Awards were created to acknowledge major accomplishments in  more
Rochester Institute of Technology's Expressive Communication Center Students Explore Ableism in Communication-Focused Settings
ROCHESTER, New York, April 17 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT's Expressive Communication Center students explore ableism in communication-focused settings Group presented at national conference in Arizona * * * Everyone communicates differently and, in a higher education setting, these differences should be celebrated. However, students and staff in RIT's Expressive Communication Center (ECC) realized that some of their methods for a  more
Royal College Welcomes Investments in Equitable Access to Care in Budget 2024
OTTAWA, Ontario, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada issued the following news on April 14, 2024: The Royal College welcomes the funding for health care and the health workforce in the federal government's 2024-25 budget, announced today. Equitable access to care and pharmaceuticals In our submission for the House of Commons' Standing Committee on Finance pre-budget consultations, we identified equitable access to care as a key issue facing patients in   more
Royal Society of Medicine: Ethnic Minorities are Underrepresented in Studies Into Multiple Long-Term Health Conditions
LONDON, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Royal Society of Medicine issued the following news release: New research shows that ethnic minorities are underrepresented in studies into multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs), despite being more likely to be affected. A systematic review published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine found a lack of reporting on ethnicity and underrepresentation of ethnic minority groups in intervention studies to improve the management of MLTCs. The pre  more
RTI International: New Study Finds Continuing Pervasive Disparities in Access to in-Network Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, April 18 (TNSres) -- RTI International issued the following news release: A new study by health economists at nonprofit research institute RTI International adds to recent research demonstrating a lack of access to affordable mental health and substance use disorder treatment in the U.S. The study's findings, detailed in the report Behavioral Health Parity - Pervasive Disparities in Access to In-Network Care Continue, show that patients went out-of-netwo  more
Rutgers: Benefits of Quitting Cigarettes During Pregnancy Exceed Dangers of Weight Gain
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 18 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: By Andrew Smith Quitting cigarettes during pregnancy may increase obesity-related complications for both parent and baby, but Rutgers Health researchers found that reductions in stillbirths and premature deliveries outweigh these dangers and speculated that nutrition counseling could increase the benefits. "Cigarettes are a powerful appetite suppressant, so quitters tend to gain considerable weight,   more
Salk Institute for Biological Studies: Protecting Brain Cells With Cannabinol
LA JOLLA, California, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Salk scientists observe cannabinol's neuroprotective properties in fruit flys and identify cannabinol analogs that could serve as promising future therapeutics for traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's * * * One in every 10 individuals above the age of 65 develops an age-related neurological disorder like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, yet treatment option  more
SDSU Hosts Summit on Artificial Intelligence in Education
SAN DIEGO, California, April 17 (TNSres) -- San Diego State University issued the following news: More than 200 educators, business leaders and information technology experts, including representatives from all 23 California State University system campuses, gathered at San Diego State University Friday to discuss the evolving impact of artificial intelligence in education. The Academic Applications of AI Summit, held at the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center, was organized to allow attendees t  more
SDSU International Women Grad Students Bring Diversity to Research
SAN DIEGO, California, April 17 (TNSres) -- San Diego State University issued the following news: By Mike Freeman Maryam Fani analyzes surface water for microbial clues on the source and age of human pollution that could make people sick. Nicole Karongo researches strategies for guiding African immigrants around the nutrition pitfalls in the U.S. food landscape, benefitting their long-term health. After her grandmother's ovarian cancer diagnosis, Esra Tiftik was surprised by the lack of eff  more
Simulation Specialist Utilizes Experience, Curiosity to Advance Training at WVU Health Sciences
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, April 17 (TNSres) -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: With an interest in education and a desire to help people, West Virginia University Health Sciences Simulation Research Specialist Jason Craig has dedicated his career to serving the public. Reflecting on his journey, he emphasizes the importance of adaptability for young people considering a career in healthcare. "Embrace change. Remain open-minded  more
SolarPower Europe: New Report Unveils Investment Opportunities for Solar in Oman
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 18 (TNSres) -- SolarPower Europe issued the following news release: SolarPower Europe has published its report: "Oman: Solar investment opportunities." This new publication offers key insights into the Omani solar sector, and opportunities for international investment. Katherine Poseidon, Chair of SolarPower Europe's Global Markets Workstream, and Head of Strategy, Analytics & Process' at Voltalia, stated; "There are no limits to Oman's potential solar growth, as a cou  more
SRU's New Strategic Plan Outlines Its Commitment to Becoming a 'First-Choice Organization'
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, April 18 (TNSres) -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: Slippery Rock University President Karen Riley introduced SRU's new strategic plan, April 16, at an assembly attended by members of the campus community. Titled "Slippery Rock University, The First Choice," the strategic plan builds on the University's tradition of excellence while setting the expectations and charting a course for SRU to thrive in the coming years. "There must be an expectati  more
Stanford Medicine-Led Study Identifies Novel Target for Epilepsy Treatment
STANFORD, California, April 18 (TNSres) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Researchers find that a little-understood part of the brain appears to be involved in starting seizures and keeping them going. * * * By Kimberlee D'Ardenne Removing part of the brain's temporal lobe is the only treatment available to the millions of people with a form of epilepsy that medications often don't alleviate. But even that approach fails a third of the time. A new s  more
State Dept. Fact Sheet: U.S. Provides Nearly $154 Million for Humanitarian Assistance in Ethiopia
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet on April 16, 2024: * * * United States Provides Nearly $154 Million for Humanitarian Assistance in Ethiopia The United States, through the State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and USAID, is providing nearly $154 million in additional assistance for the humanitarian response in Ethiopia to address urgent needs resulting from conflict, insecurity, and climate shocks. Thi  more
State Dept. Fact Sheet: U.S.-Italy Relationship
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet on April 16, 2024: * * * The U.S.-Italy Relationship "Italy and the United States are strong allies and really close friends." - President Joe Biden, March 1, 2024 The United States established diplomatic relations with Italy in 1861 following the unification of most of the peninsula into one state and re-established relations in 1944. Today the United States and Italy enjoy warm and close relations as  more
Stimson Center: New Project Will Assess Climate Risk in Aruba
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Stimson Center, a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank that analyzes issues related to global peace, issued the following news release: * * * Latest CORVI climate risk assessment is announced as an official commitment to the Our Ocean Conference 2024 * * * The Stimson Center, in collaboration with the Government of Aruba and the National Climate Resilience Council (NCRC), is proud to announce the initiation of a $310,000 USD investment in a comprehensive cli  more
Students Share Many Innovative Discoveries at Massive Catholic University Research Day
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- Catholic University issued the following news: By Matt Palmer Last year, second-year Master's psychological sciences student Mary Fallon got her foot in the door and presented during University Research Day. She overcame early anxiousness and discovered a passion for sharing her insights with the world. A year later, she was named one of seven winners at the ninth annual, University-wide event, which featured hundreds of oral and poster presentations by stude  more
Taylor & Francis Group: Most Female Athletes Support Categorisation by Biological Sex, Research Shows
LONDON, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, issued the following news release: * * * Largest survey of its kind shows opinions of elite athletes across sports and career stage * * * 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 ana  more
TEAMSTERS ADVOCACY LEADS TO PASSAGE OF AV BILL IN CALIFORNIA SENATE COMMITTEE
SACRAMENTO, California, April 18 (TNSres) -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: California Senate Bill 915 (SB 915), a Teamsters-supported bill that will allow the state's local governments to regulate autonomous vehicles (AVs), passed overwhelmingly today in the State Senate Local Government Committee. "The Teamsters commend the Senators on the Local Government Committee who supported this bill to protect public safety and good unio  more
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology: Ultrasound for Drug Delivery
HAIFA, Israel, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The journal Small Methods presents a breakthrough in drug delivery and tissue implantation assisted by ultrasound, developed by researchers from the Technion Faculty of Biomedical Engineering * * * Prof. Shulamit Levenberg's research group has developed an innovative non-invasive method for bio-printing live cells and tissues deep within the body using external sound wave irradi  more
Texas A&M University Health Science Center: Researchers Investigate Possible Rural-Urban Divide in HIV Risk Behaviors
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 18 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Notable differences include less condom use among sexually active adolescent sexual minority males in rural areas * * * Although most newly diagnosed HIV patients in the United States live in cities, about 20 percent of new HIV infections are diagnosed in rural areas. Sexual minority males (gay, bisexual, queer and other men who have sex with men) make up the biggest pro  more
Texas A&M-Commerce Professor Receives Prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award
COMMERCE, Texas, April 17 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's Commerce Campus issued the following news release: Dr. Maia Lamarque, a professor in the Department of Literature and Languages at Texas A&M University-Commerce, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for the 2024-2025 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. The Fulbright Program is one of the world's largest and most prestigious educational exchange programs. Every year, 800   more
Tokyo Institute of Technology: From Defects to Order - Spontaneously Emerging Crystal Arrangements in Perovskite Halides
TOKYO, Japan, April 18 (TNSres) -- Tokyo Institute of Technology issued the following news release: A new hybrid layered perovskite featuring elusive spontaneous defect ordering has been found, report scientists at Tokyo Tech. By introducing specific concentrations of thiocyanate ions into FAPbI3 (FA = formamidinium), they observed that ordered columnar defects appeared in the stacked crystalline layers, taking up one-third of the lattice space. These findings could pave the way to an innovativ  more
Trust in VA Among Veteran Patients Rises to 91.8%, Up 6% Since 2018
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that Veteran trust in VA outpatient care has increased to 91.8%-- up from 85.6% in 2018 (the first year since VA began conducting this survey). Veteran trust has increased during each of the past six years. This finding is based on a survey of more than 480,000 Veteran patients who received VA health care in the past 90 days.  more
Tulane University: Strap in for Support - 8th Annual Pink Bra Run Returns to Raise Money for Breast Cancer Research
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 18 (TNSres) -- Tulane University issued the following news release: Lace up your sneakers, grab your bikes and throw on your brightest, bedazzled pink bras for Krewe de Pink's 8th Annual Pink Bra Run, benefiting Tulane Cancer Center's Breast Cancer Research Program. On Saturday, April 20, Krewe de Pink will once again host its one-of-a-kind event aimed at raising breast cancer awareness and funds to support research that will bring cures closer. Participants dress  more
UC-San Diego Among Multidisciplinary Awards Providing $221M Nationally for Cutting-Edge Projects
LA JOLLA, California, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: By Debra Bass To bolster the success of cutting-edge technologies, the Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a $221 million allocation towards basic defense-related research projects. UC San Diego researchers and scientists are leading teams or part of teams on four key projects. This significant investment is part of the Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MU  more
UC-San Diego Receives $7.35 Million for Scripps Center for Oceans and Human Health
LA JOLLA, California, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: By Lauren Fimbres Wood and Monica May The University of California San Diego was awarded $7.35 million in funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a multidisciplinary program to advance understanding of marine contaminants and nutrients in a changing climate, and to ensure that safe and healthy seafood is available and acc  more
UC-San Diego: Acting Student and Bioengineering Alumna Awarded Soros Fellowship for New Americans
LA JOLLA, California, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: By Katherine Connor and Erika Johnson A University of California San Diego current graduate student and an undergraduate alumna are are among 30 recipients of the 2024 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans. The merit-based program for immigrants and children of immigrants awards up to $90,000 to support each fellow's graduate studies. Fellows are chosen based on their a  more
UC-San Diego: Electronic Health Records Unlock Genetics of Tobacco Use Disorder
LA JOLLA, California, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: By Miles Martin By analyzing electronic health records, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have identified hundreds of new genes associated with tobacco use disorder. They also identified hundreds of potential drug candidates that could help treat the disease. The study was published on April 17, 2024, in Nature Human Behavior. "Tobacco use diso  more
UC-San Diego: Following Cellular Lineage
LA JOLLA, California, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: By Joseph McClain A group of researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine led an investigation that offers new insight into the development of the human forebrain. The study, led by Changuk Chung, Ph.D., and Xiaoxu Yang, Ph.D., both from the laboratory of Joseph G. Gleeson, M.D., Department of Neurosciences at the School of Medicine and the Rady Children'  more
UChicago Announces Recipients of Academic Communicators Network Awards for 2024
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: By Benjamin Ransom The annual Academic Communicators Network Excellence Awards recognize the outstanding contribution of academics who excel at sharing their field-defining research and expertise with the public. Four University of Chicago scholars have received awards in 2024: Prof. Selwyn O. Rogers Jr. for media relations, Prof. John List for digital communications, Asst. Senior Instructional Prof. P  more
University College London: Young Adults Taking Longer to Find Work Than Preceding Generation
LONDON, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news: The proportion of UK graduates who found work straight out of university fell by nearly 30% between those born in the late 70s to those a decade younger, finds a new study led by a UCL researcher. Additionally, people born in the late 1980s who did not attend university were almost twice as likely to experience a turbulent start to their working lives, characterised by periods of unemployment, part-t  more
University of Birmingham: Harnessing B Cells Could Fight Cancer or Autoimmune Diseases by Targeting Mitochondrial Metabolism
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * New research finds a crucial role for Thioredoxin protein in regulatory B cells control of the immune system * * * A type of white cells called regulatory B cells could be harnessed to fight cancers and to treat autoimmune diseases by either increasing or decreasing their function, as indicated by a new research. In a new study published in Nature Immunology researchers from UCL, in colla  more
University of Birmingham: Launch of New International Medical Code for Presymptomatic Type 1 Diabetes
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: University of Birmingham and NHS England researchers have created a diagnostic code for presymptomatic type 1 diabetes to enhance healthcare treatment. Researchers at the University of Birmingham have partnered with NHS England to produce a diagnostic code tailored for individuals in the early phases of type 1 diabetes, enhancing patient prospects for timely healthcare and access to cutting-edge t  more
University of Birmingham: Suez to Pilot Salinity Solutions' Low Energy Reuse Technology in France
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Salinity Solutions was formed as a spinout in 2021, and has developed a groundbreaking technology to reduce the environmental impact of water treatment * * * Suez, a global leader in environmental services, and spinout Salinity Solutions, an engineering technology company based in Birmingham (UK), have signed an agreement to pilot an innovative reverse osmosis system at a fully operational  more
University of California: Advance in Immune Cell Screening Uncovers Receptors That Target Prostate Cancer
LOS ANGELES, California, April 15 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following research brief: * * * FINDINGS A recent UCLA study demonstrates a new process for screening T cells, part of the body's natural defenses, for characteristics vital to the success of cell-based treatments. The method filters T cells based on the receptor proteins found on their surface -- which enable them to latch onto certain threats -- and the type and amount of cell-killing or immune response-t  more
University of Chichester: Secrets of the Women Who Served the Tudor Queens Revealed in Academic's New Book
CHICHESTER, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Chichester issued the following news: A book about the ladies-in-waiting who served the six wives of Henry VIII by a senior lecturer at the University of Chichester will be published next week (26 April). Dr Nicola Clark, Senior Lecturer in Late Medieval and Early Modern History penned The Waiting Game: The Untold Story of the Women Who Served the Tudor Queens, which will explore the daily lives of ladies-in-waiting at the Tudor cour  more
University of Copenhagen: Fluctuating Coffee Prices Put Mental Pressure on Vietnamese Farmers
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news: * * * Mental health Vietnamese coffee farmers are experiencing significantly more stress and psychological difficulties. This is due to highly volatile coffee prices on international markets, according to a new study by development economists. * * * While your invigorating morning coffee may become cheaper when there are large fluctuations in the world market price, they are a major additional p  more
University of Exeter to Lead Groundbreaking International Cyber Law Project
EXETER, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: Experts from the University of Exeter, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, and the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence have joined forces to address the urgent global challenge of clarifying and applying international law in cyberspace. As cyber operations continue to shape global security, the economy and politics the need for further disc  more
University of Exeter: Gender Stereotypes in Schools Impact on Girls and Boys With Mental Health Difficulties, Study Finds
EXETER, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: Gender stereotypes mean that girls can be celebrated for their emotional openness and maturity in school, while boys are seen as likely to mask their emotional distress through silence or disruptive behaviours. Children and teachers who took part in the study said they feared the mental health needs of boys might be missed at school, which makes them an 'at risk' group. Researchers have warned of the neg  more
University of Groningen: Scientists Discover the Largest Stellar Black Hole of the Milky Way
GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Groningen issued the following news release: A European team of astronomers has discovered the largest stellar black hole of the Milky Way. The black hole is more than 30 times heavier than our sun and it is located in the Aquila Constellation, approximately 2000 light years from Earth. The astronomers made their discovery by chance while preparing the fourth data release of ESA's Gaia mission, which follows the movements of bil  more
University of Hawaii Manoa: Immunotherapy Shows Promise for Aggressive Breast Cancer
MANOA, Hawaii, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: University of Hawaii Cancer Center researchers have conducted a phase II clinical trial investigating the potential of pembrolizumab maintenance therapy, a type of immunotherapy, in aggressive forms of breast cancer. The trial was led by Naoto T. Ueno, UH Cancer Center director, and Toshiaki Iwase, assistant professor and medical director, and was conducted at their former institution, T  more
University of Kansas: New Book Gathers Insights, Methods From Rising Generation of Indigenous Archaeologists
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: A book co-edited by a University of Kansas scholar that collects the experiences and know-how of younger Indigenous archaeologists, titled "Indigenizing Archaeology: Putting Theory into Practice," is newly published by the University Press of Florida. Carlton Shield Chief Gover, acting assistant professor of anthropology and acting assistant curator of archaeology at KU, conceived and co-edited the new   more
University of Kansas: People Underestimate AI Capabilities Due to 'Exponential Growth Bias,' Study Finds
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: When asked to name the greatest potential threat to humanity, many scientists believe artificial intelligence (AI) to be a top contender. Yet there seems to be very little currently being done to ensure its safety. "We are, on average, going to be surprised at how quickly AI progresses and potentially surpasses human capability," said Nathan Meikle, an assistant professor of business at the University of  more
University of Kansas: Researcher Reclaims 16th Century Moroccan Woman Leader From Obscurity
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: While growing up in Morocco, Amal El Haimeur was never taught about Sayyida al-Hurra, the country's 16th century "pirate queen" who overcame sexism to lead and defend the people of her city-state and region. So when El Haimeur, now an assistant teaching professor of African & African American studies at the University of Kansas, read a passing reference to al-Hurra in a book titled "The Forgotten Queens   more
University of Liverpool: Study Finds Young Adults Taking Longer to Find Work Than Preceding Generation
LIVERPOOL, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: The proportion of UK graduates who found work straight out of university fell by nearly 30% between those born in the late 70s to those a decade younger, according to a new study involving a University of Liverpool researcher. Additionally, people born in the late 1980s who did not attend university were almost twice as likely to experience a turbulent start to their working lives, character  more
University of Louisiana-Lafayette: Cutting-Edge Computing the Focus of Researcher's $600,000 National Science Foundation Award
LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Louisiana's Lafayette Campus issued the following news: Traditional computing faces a critical bottleneck hindering its evolution toward more efficient and powerful systems. Dr. Hassan Najafi, an assistant professor in UL Lafayette's School of Computing and Informatics and a leading expert in computational science, developed an innovative solution poised to reshape the landscape of computing as we know it. Najafi recently received on  more
University of Manchester Paleontologist Unearths What May Be the Largest Known Marine Reptile
MANCHESTER, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: A palaeontologist at The University of Manchester has identified the fossilised remains of a second gigantic jawbone measuring more than two metres long. Experts have identified the bones found on a beach in Somerset as belonging to the jaws of a new species of enormous ichthyosaur, a type of prehistoric marine reptile. Estimates suggest the oceanic titan would have been   more
University of Manchester: Antipsychotics for Dementia Linked to More Harms Than Previously Acknowledged
MANCHESTER, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Antipsychotic use in people with dementia is associated with higher risks of a wide range of serious health outcomes compared with non-use, according to a new study from a collaboration across the Universities of Manchester, Nottingham, Edinburgh and Dundee. Higher rates of stroke, blood clots, heart attack, heart failure, fracture, pneumonia, and acute kidney injury were  more
University of Melbourne: Indigenous Business Snapshot Reveals Significant Value to Australian Economy
MELBOURNE, Australia, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: The latest Indigenous business Snapshot shows Indigenous businesses contribute more than $16 billion to the Australian economy, employ 116,795 people and pay $4.2 billion in wages. Snapshot 3.0 is Australia's most comprehensive longitudinal research project, tracking the impact of Indigenous entrepreneurial activity and highlighting the growing impact these businesses are having on the Australian   more
University of Minnesota: Associate Professor Lamar Peterson Awarded 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release: Lamar Peterson, an associate professor of art in the College of Liberal Arts on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus, has been awarded a 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Peterson's selection comes after a rigorous application and peer review process, one in which just 188 individuals were selected from almost 3,000 applicants based o  more
University of Missouri-Kansas City: Undergraduate Student Research Highlighted at Missouri State Capitol
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: By Nicholas Vlasin Each year, undergraduate students from all four UM System schools go to Jefferson City, Missouri and present their research in front of elected officials at Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol. University of Missouri-Kansas City students who presented are from the Conservatory, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Science and Engineering a  more
University of Missouri: Students and Mentors Recognized for Show Me Research Week Accomplishments
COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: Last week, more than 500 University of Missouri students and postdoctoral fellows presented their research and creative activity during Show Me Research Week April 8-12. The week, which celebrates Mizzou students as creators, innovators, problem solvers and thinkers, culminated with an Award and Recognition Ceremony held at the Bond Life Sciences Center. The following students were recognized  more
University of Missouri: Tastier Tortillas and Whiskey? The Secret is in the Corn
COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * University of Missouri student researcher Danny Davis is crossbreeding heirloom varieties of corn to create healthier, tastier corn tortillas and whiskey. * * * Danny Davis is on a quest to crossbreed the most nutritional, tastiest corn possible. The senior plant sciences major from Shakopee, Minnesota, came to the University of Missouri eager to combine her interest in DNA with resea  more
University of New South Wales: Long-COVID Study Reveals Immunological improvement Two Years After Infection
SYDNEY, Australia, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: Immune abnormalities have largely resolved at 24 months in a cohort of patients with long COVID, providing optimism that long COVID can resolve over time. Biomarkers for long COVID that were present in patients at eight months have largely resolved by 24 months among a cohort of people who contracted COVID-19 during Australia's first wave. Jointly led by the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney and  more
University of New South Wales: Wealth Gap Widening: New Report
SYDNEY, Australia, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: A UNSW Sydney and ACOSS partnership report has revealed the latest wealth and income inequality data. New research by ACOSS and UNSW Sydney has shown the widening wealth gap between people with the most and least, even as income inequality decreased. Inequality in Australia 2024: Who is affected and how? shows the average household wealth of Australia's highest 10% growing much faster than the  more
University of Nottingham Driving Force Behind New Driver Drowsiness and Attention Warning System
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: The University of Nottingham's Human Factors Research Group, in collaboration with BlueSkeye AI, has successfully validated the company's vehicle drowsiness detection technology for use in cars in Europe ahead of a new law which comes into effect on 7 July 2024. The validation test took place in the University of Nottingham Human Factors Research Group's driving simulator, which comprises   more
University of Nottingham: New Plastic Coating Discovery Gives Greater Functionality to 3D Printing
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: Scientists and engineers have developed a new coating for plastic particles that are used in 3D printing, which significantly increases their functionality and opens up new possibilities for commercial application. Researchers from the University of Nottingham's School of Chemistry and Faculty of Engineering have used supercriticial carbon dioxide to create an efficient, effective and clea  more
University of Nottingham: Understanding Climate Warming Impacts on Carbon Release From the Tundra
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: The warming climate shifts the dynamics of tundra environments and makes them release trapped carbon, these changes could transform tundra areas from carbon sinks into a carbon source, worsening the effects of climate change. Researchers from the University of Nottingham were part of a team of over 70 scientists who used open-top chambers (OTCs) to experimentally simulate the effects of wa  more
University of Otago: Escalation in Harassment of MPs Threatens Democracy
DUNEDIN, New Zealand, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: From online abuse to threats of sexual violence - harassment of New Zealand's parliamentarians is on the rise, and becoming increasingly disturbing, University of Otago research shows. Published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, the study investigates harassment and violence towards MPs in the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery era, following on from a similar 2014 study. Of the 54 MPs who participated  more
University of Otago: Housing, Support Benefits Homeless
DUNEDIN, New Zealand, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: Being supported to find a home and then receiving ongoing specialised support services are the key combination in significantly improving the wellbeing of people who have experienced homelessness, researchers say. These are the findings of a University of Otago-led study of health, income, and justice outcomes for 387 people in the first five years after they were housed in a Housing First pro  more
University of Portsmouth Policy Brief Report: Delivering an Effective Global Plastics Treaty Through Coordinated National Action
PORTSMOUTH, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following policy brief report on April 17, 2024: Here are excerpts: * * * Delivering an Effective Global Plastics Treaty Through Coordinated National Action National Plans are commonly used as an implementation measure in Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs). Research by the Global Plastics Policy Centre suggests there is a high chance that an approach based on National Plans will be selected as an impl  more
University of Portsmouth: Seven Building Blocks for a Successful National Action Plan to Address Plastic Pollution
PORTSMOUTH, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * A new report from the University's Global Plastics Policy Centre and Common Seas unpacks the essential elements of successful National Plans to tackle plastic pollution * * * National Action Plans (NAPs) have proved a contentious issue in negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty. A new report from the Global Plastics Policy Centre at the University of Portsmouth and Common Seas unpacks th  more
University of Portsmouth: Study Reveals Household Spending Trends Over 30 Years
PORTSMOUTH, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: A new study led by the University of Portsmouth has used ONS data to distinguish between how much people spent on essential and non-essential goods and services. As the UK grapples with the worst cost-of-living crisis in decades, a new study has shed light on household spending habits. The University of Portsmouth led research examined data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to track   more
University of Portsmouth: UK's Largest Plastic Waste Survey Reveals 1.7 Billion Pieces of Plastic Packaging Still Being Thrown Away by Households Weekly
PORTSMOUTH, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * 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 Big Plastic Count, conducted by Greenpeace UK and Everyday Plastic, with academic support from the Revolution Plastics Institute at the Universit  more
University of Salford: Expert Comment - What Can We Do About the Rise in Shoplifting?
GREATER MANCHESTER, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Salford issued the following agency statement on April 17, 2024: * * * The UK has seen a sharp increase in the number of reported shoplifting crimes, partially due to the cost-of-living crisis. Professor Vish Maheshwari, Associate Dean for Student Experience at Salford Business School explains. Shoplifting has become a widespread and persistent problem for retailers in the UK, affecting their profitability to an extent, but m  more
University of Salford: Expert Comment - What Does Stockport County's Promotion Mean for the Town?
GREATER MANCHESTER, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Salford issued the following news: On Saturday 13 April, Stockport County secured promotion to League One of the football pyramid. But what does the achievement mean for the town and the wider community? Paul Walters, Programme Lead for BSc Business Management with Sport, explains. Stockport County's triumphant promotion to League One is not just a momentous achievement for the club, but a cause for celebration for the entire   more
University of South Australia: What Women Want - Female Experiences to Manage Pelvic Pain
ADELAIDE, Australia, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * A new study from the University of South Australia is putting people's experiences of pelvic pain at the front of pain education to develop better pain management strategies and improved outcomes. * * * Persistent pelvic pain is an umbrella term for pain in the pelvic area (below the belly button) which may be accompanied by symptoms suggestive of gynaecological, lower urinary  more
University of Surrey: Genetic Links Between Type 2 Diabetes and Multiple Cancers Discovered in New Research
GUILFORD, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Type 2 diabetes shares genetic connections with multiple cancers, according to research by the University of Surrey. The study, part funded by Diabetes UK, reveals new insights into the interplay between the conditions that could pave the way for better cancer prevention and treatment strategies in people with type 2 diabetes. * * * Cancer is now the leading cause of death among people w  more
University of Surrey: Live Eco-Feedback in Showers Could Help the Tourism Industry Cut Water Use, According to Study
GUILFORD, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Technology trialled by researchers at the University of Surrey in over 17,500 showering events from hotels in the United Kingdom, Denmark, and Spain, has seen shower lengths reduced by up to 25.79% - the equivalent to around 10 litres of (hot) water per event. * * * The research could lead to better strategies for tackling water use in the tourism industry, where people use up to 250 mor  more
University of Surrey: New Technique Uses Knot Theory to Create a 'Tube Map' Around Planets and Moons
GUILFORD, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Just as sat-nav did away with the need to argue over the best route home, scientists from the Surrey Space Centre have developed a new method to find the optimal routes for future space missions without the need to waste fuel. * * * The new method uses mathematics to reveal all possible routes from one orbit to another without guesswork or using enormous computer power. * * * "Previou  more
University of Texas at Austin-McDonald Observatory: Astronomers Uncover Methane Emission on a Cold Brown Dwarf
FORT DAVIS, Texas, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas at Austin's McDonald Observatory issued the following news release: Using new observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have discovered methane emission on a brown dwarf, an unexpected finding for such a cold and isolated world. Published today in the journal Nature, the findings suggest that this brown dwarf might generate aurorae similar to those seen on our own planet as well as on Jupiter and Saturn.   more
University of Toronto: Defy Dementia Podcast Inspires People of All Ages to Improve Brain Health ... Including Its Expert Co-Host
TORONTO, Ontario, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: By Adina Bresge Cognitive neuroscientist Allison Sekuler says she and science communicator Jay Ingram launched the Defy Dementia podcast to empower people to make simple changes to improve their brain health. What she didn't expect was that the project would inspire her to make changes of her own. As the Baycrest Centre's Sandra A. Rotman Chair in cognitive neuroscience at the Rotman Research Institu  more
University of Vermont: Scientists Discover Forests That May Resist Climate Change
BURLINGTON, Vermont, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Vermont issued the following news: * * * A surprising phenomenon changes how forests are organized--and may help protect species from climate change, UVM researchers say * * * While it's common knowledge that mountaintops are colder than the valleys below, a new University of Vermont (UVM) study is flipping the script on what we know about forests and climate. The study, published in Ecology and Evolution, explores forests that exp  more
University of Victoria: Marine Fossil Record Reveals Climate Change Insights
VICTORIA, British Columbia, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Victoria issued the following news release: As ocean temperatures continue to rise due to climate change, marine plankton may be the newest candidate to act as an oceanic early alert system. According to a new Nature paper from University of Victoria micropaleontologist Andy Fraass and a team of international collaborators at the University of Bristol and Harvard University, an analysis of the fossil record shows that changes to  more
University of Washington School of Medicine: New Class of Antimicrobials Discovered in Soil Bacteria
SEATTLE, Washington, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Washington's School of Medicine issued the following news release: Researchers have discovered toxic protein particles, shaped like umbrellas, that soil bacteria known as Streptomyces secrete to squelch competitors, especially others of their own species. The discovery of the umbrella toxin particles and related information about their structures, composition and mode of action were published April 17 in Nature. The umbrella toxin pr  more
University of Washington: Ice Age Climate Analysis Reduces Worst-Case Warming Expected From Rising CO2
SEATTLE, Washington, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Washington issued the following news release: As carbon dioxide accumulates in the atmosphere, the Earth will get hotter. But exactly how much warming will result from a certain increase in CO2 is under study. The relationship between CO2 and warming, known as climate sensitivity, determines what future we should expect as CO2 levels continue to climb. New research led by the University of Washington analyzes the most recent ice age,   more
USAID Announces Commitments to Protect Our Ocean at the 2024 Our Ocean Conference
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Today, USAID announced more than $103 million in funding, subject to Congressional notification, to conserve and protect our ocean at the 2024 Our Ocean Conference in Athens, Greece. This includes funding for several new programs, as well as additional funding for ongoing projects that strengthen marine preservation, build resilient blue economies, and address the   more
USC Viterbi School of Engineering: Solving The Space Dilemma
LOS ANGELES, California, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * USC ISI researchers are building tools to solve safety problems in space operations, and creating test beds to simulate cyberattacks in space * * * Space systems are often exposed to operational threats. These threats may be directed towards hardware, such as space debris' harmful effects to spacecraft. They may also affect software, such as bre  more
USCA Students Present Research Projects During the 16th Annual Scholar Showcase
AIKEN, South Carolina, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of South Carolina's Aiken Campus issued the following news: Students presented research projects relevant to their majors on April 12 during the 16TH Annual Scholar Showcase, hosted by the University of South Carolina Aiken Center for Research Excellence. "This was the first time my students presented in front of an audience with their projects," said Dr. Melencia Johnson, associate professor of sociology at USCA. Five of Johnson's st  more
UT-Southwestern Medical Center: Drug Combo Shows Promise in Restoring Cardiac Function
DALLAS, Texas, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: Heart failure patients may one day be able to restore cardiac function with medications that revive the body's ability to regenerate heart muscle, a novel study at UT Southwestern Medical Center suggests. Heart failure affects close to 30 million people worldwide. An underlying cause is the inability of the adult myocardium - the muscle layer that helps the heart pump bloo  more
UT-Southwestern Medical Center: Oral Contraceptive Use May Reduce Muscle-Tendon Injuries
DALLAS, Texas, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: Women who take oral contraceptives may be significantly less likely to experience certain musculoskeletal injuries than women who do not take the drugs or men, according to a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center. The findings, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, increase the understanding of the potential protective benefits of stable hormone levels as   more
Utah State University: Running Cold - New Research Shows Ice Endures at Yellowstone Lake Despite Warming Trends
LOGAN, Utah, April 17 (TNSres) -- Utah State University issued the following news: In a warming world, new research has found something unexpected at iconic Yellowstone Lake, North America's largest high-elevation lake. The time the lake is covered by ice each winter is holding steady -- the same as it has been for the last century -- despite warming regional temperatures, according to new research from a team led by Scott Hotaling from the Quinney College of Natural Resources. This is unexpe  more
UW-Eau Claire Students to Conduct Research at Mayo Clinic Through NIH Grant
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Campus issued the following news: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire undergraduate students will participate in high-level laboratory research and training in the fields of neuroscience and regenerative sciences this summer at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, through a nearly $600,000 National Institutes of Health grant. The new UW-Eau Claire - Mayo Clinic Regenerative Neuroscience Scholars (ReNS) program wi  more
VCU English Professor Nicholas Frankel Honored With Prestigious Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship for 2024
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 17 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Known for his works on Oscar Wilde, Frankel is now developing a book about Victorian designer, writer and activist William Morris. * * * Nicholas Frankel, an author and professor in Virginia Commonwealth University's Department of English in the College of Humanities and Sciences, has been named a 2024 John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation fellow in support of his upcoming book abou  more
Washington State University: Deadly Bacteria Show Thirst for Human Blood
PULLMAN, Washington, April 17 (TNSres) -- Washington State University issued the following news release: Some of the world's deadliest bacteria seek out and feed on human blood, a newly-discovered phenomenon researchers are calling "bacterial vampirism." A team led by Washington State University researchers have found the bacteria are attracted to the liquid part of blood, or serum, which contains nutrients the bacteria can use as food. One of the chemicals the bacteria seemed particularly dra  more
Washington State University: E-Tongue Can Detect White Wine Spoilage Before Humans Can
PULLMAN, Washington, April 18 (TNSres) -- Washington State University issued the following news release: While the electronic tongue bears little physical resemblance to its namesake, the strand-like sensory probes of the "e-tongue" still outperformed human senses when detecting contaminated wine in a recent study. In an experiment at Washington State University, the e-tongue identified signs of microorganisms in white wine within a week after contamination--four weeks before a human panel not  more
Wilderness Society: New Report Shows Biden Administration Policies Could Yield 40% Reduction in Fossil Fuel Emissions From Public Lands, Alongside Myriad Additional Carbon Savings From Conservation, Renewables Policies
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSres) -- The Wilderness Society issued the following news release: * * * Administration tapping opportunity to make public lands part of the solution to biggest conservation, climate challenges * * * As the Biden administration continues its release of a series of final rulemakings, management plans and other agency decisions pertaining to public lands in the coming months, a new report by The Wilderness Society details the aggregate climate impacts of these actions.   more
Windsor Signs on to National Water Observatory Network
WINDSOR, Ontario, April 18 (TNSres) -- University of Windsor issued the following news: Participating in a new nationwide scientific freshwater observatory will help to secure the University of Windsor as a leader in freshwater research, says Aaron Fisk. Professor and Canada Research Chair in Changing Great Lakes Ecosystems in the School of the Environment, he also serves as scientific director of the Real-Time Aquatic Ecosystem Observation Network (RAEON) -- a key component of the new Global   more
With Proposed Standardisation Under Review, New WFE Research Provides a Robust and Useful Method of Measuring Margin Model Responsiveness to Changes in Market Conditions
LONDON, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The World Federation of Exchanges issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: With standard setters considering further guidance on initial margin in centrally cleared markets, the World Federation of Exchanges ("WFE") has today published research, co-authored by our Head of Research, Pedro Gurrola-Perez, introducing a novel measure of initial margin model reactiveness (or "procyclicality") that, unlike other measures, does not rely on particular r  more
WIU Professor Presents Research at ELSI Friday Forum
MACOMB, Illinois, April 17 (TNSres) -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Western Illinois University, English Professor Everett Hamner recently spoke at the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Friday Forum on "Why Film and TV? ELSI Research and the Public Imagination." Hosted by Columbia University and Stanford University, the forum primarily serves geneticists and genetic counselors around the world, many of whom want to help the public  more
WIU to Host Second Annual ConNEXT Conference April 26
MACOMB, Illinois, April 17 (TNSres) -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Approximately 40% of all United States jobs are supply chain-related. Western Illinois University and Black Hawk Region Pathways will host the Supply Chain Management ConNEXT conference from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, April 26 on the WIU Quad Cities campus in Moline. This conference is designed to allow regional high school students to explore high-paying, in-demand careers in sup  more
World Bank: Despite High Potential, 75 Vulnerable Economies Face 'Historic Reversal'
WASHINGTON, April 15 (TNSres) -- The World Bank issued the following news release: Despite their high potential to advance global prosperity, one-half of the world's 75 most vulnerable countries are facing a widening income gap with the wealthiest economies for the first time in this century, a new World Bank report has found. Taking full advantage of their younger populations, their rich natural resources, and their abundant solar-energy potential can help them overcome the setback. The repor  more
World Bank: Uncertainty, Amidst Conflict and Indebtedness, Weighs on the Outlook for the Middle East and North Africa
WASHINGTON, April 15 (TNSres) -- The World Bank issued the following news release: The World Bank's new Middle East and North Africa Economic Update, entitled Conflict and Debt in the Middle East and North Africa, shows that lackluster growth, rising indebtedness and heightened uncertainty due to the conflict in the Middle East are impacting economies across the region. According to the report (https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/743b02fa-ff03-4d3d-8bc0-f01350e45b77/  more
Yale University: Ketamine Produces Wide Variety of Responses in the Brain, Researchers Find
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 18 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * A new Yale-led study explains why only 65% of patients treated with ketamine respond to therapy. * * * By Bill Hathaway Since Yale researchers first observed the ability of the anesthetic ketamine to dramatically improve symptoms in many patients with treatment-resistant depression more than two decades ago, the drug has provided a powerful new therapeutic option for mental health professionals. H  more
York University: Honey Bees Experience Multiple Health Stressors Out-in-the-Field
TORONTO, Ontario, April 18 (TNSres) -- York University issued the following news release: It's not a single pesticide or virus stressing honey bees, and affecting their health, but exposure to a complex web of multiple interacting stressors encountered while at work pollinating crops, found new research out of York University. Scientists have been unable to explain increasing colony mortality, even after decades of research examining the role of specific pesticides, parasitic mites, viruses or  more
Younger Canadians are More Prone to Self-Judgment, SFU Study Finds
BURNABY, British Columbia, April 18 (TNSres) -- Simon Fraser University issued the following news: A study by Simon Fraser University psychologists that examined different facets of mindfulness in Canadians has found that youth and adolescents are more likely to display traits of self-judgment and have worse mental health, including anxiety, depression and stress. By contrast, older participants were found to be more likely to be mindful and focus their attention on the present moment, observi  more
5 Students Use Couri Hatchery to Prepare for New York Business Plan Competition
SYRACUSE, New York, April 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Frank Marin, Natasha Brao, Tosin Alabi, Motolani Oladitan and Jessica Grace McGhee This semester, five University students working at the Couri Hatchery Student Business Incubator at the Whitman School of Management made it through the regional level of the New York State Business Plan Competition (NYBPC), an intercollegiate event designed to help prepare the next generation of entrepreneurs in New York state. The   more
A Crossroads for Computing at MIT
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The MIT Schwarzman College of Computing building will form a new cluster of connectivity across a spectrum of disciplines in computing and artificial intelligence. * * * By Terri Park, MIT Schwarzman College of Computing On Vassar Street, in the heart of MIT's campus, the MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing recently opened the doors to its new headquarters in Building  more
Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Illinois Chicago Launch the George Crabtree Institute for Discovery and Sustainability
ARGONNE, Illinois, April 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * The Partnership honors the memory of George Crabtree, a noted researcher and leader in superconducting and clean energy * * * The George Crabtree Institute for Discovery and Sustainability, a new hub for scientific innovation and education, launched on April 17 in Chicago. The collaboration between the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and the U.S. D  more
California State University-Bakersfield: NSME Granted Nearly $2.5 Million by NSF for Scholarships, Support Services
BAKERSFIELD, California, April 18 -- California State University-Bakersfield issued the following news: Earlier this month, the National Science Foundation awarded nearly $2.5 million for scholarships and student support services to California State University, Bakersfield's School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering. "S-STEM: Providing Aid for STEM Success," or PASS, is a six-year grant that aims to improve retention and degree completion of STEM majors by providing scholarships   more
Creating Global Impact Through Yale's Data-Driven Social Sciences
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 18 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: By Mike Cummings To understand how people moved around during the COVID-19 pandemic, Yale sociologist Emma Zang needs data -- a lot of it. When asked, she reels off a list of datasets she works with to analyze patterns: voter-registration data, cell-phone location data, credit-card transaction data, X (formerly Twitter) data, and net-light data that captures population density through satellite imagery show  more
Entrepreneurship Celebration honors alumni, student innovators
ITHACA, New York, April 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news: More than 300 people joined in two days of campus activities celebrating Cornell entrepreneurs April 11-12, including events to honor Tim Barry '93 as the 2024 Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year. Entrepreneurship at Cornell's Celebration event also included speakers and events exploring everything from artificial intelligence to tech startup investing to building a more inclusive entrepreneurial community. "Our annual   more
ICYMI Video: Blumenthal Highlights Dangers of Artificial Intelligence in Spreading Disinformation with Election Deepfakes
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, yesterday, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, raised significant concerns regarding the threat AI poses to elections through the use of deepfakes during a hearing titled "Oversight of AI: Election Deepfakes." "We are here today at this Subcommittee meeting because a deluge of deception, dis  more
John Hennessy to Receive the National Science Board Vannevar Bush Award
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 18 -- The National Science Board issued the following news on April 16, 2024: The National Science Board will recognize John L. Hennessy as the 2024 Vannevar Bush Award recipient on May 1, 2024, during the National Science Foundation Awards Gala at the Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C. Hennessy is an innovator and entrepreneur who has made pioneering advances in computer architecture and led both academic and corporate endeavors. He served Stanford University as it  more
Kumail Nanjiani to deliver Convocation address on May 23
ITHACA, New York, April 16 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Kumail Nanjiani, an actor, comedian, producer and Oscar-nominated screenwriter who has starred in Marvel Studios' "Eternals" and in the Hulu miniseries "Welcome to Chippendales," will give the keynote address at Senior Convocation, Thursday, May 23, from 1-2:30 p.m. in Barton Hall. The student-run 2024 Convocation Committee announced the selection April 16. "As a committee, we shortlisted values that we were looking f  more
MIT: Growing Our Donated Organ Supply
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 11 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Graduate student Hammaad Adam is working to increase the supply of organs available for transplants, saving lives and improving health equity. * * * By Scott Murray | Institute for Data, Systems, and Society For those in need of one, an organ transplant is a matter of life and death. Every year, the medical procedure gives thousands of people with advanced or end-sta  more
New Grant Supports UC Santa Cruz-Led Multi-UC Campus Effort to Build Network of Open Source Program Offices
SANTA CRUZ, California, April 18 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Emily Cerf A grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation will further the work of the Open Source Program Office (OSPO) at UC Santa Cruz work with UC partners at Berkeley, Davis, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and San Diego to promote open source research, teaching, and public service. The $1.85 million grant will serve to institutionalize the OSPO approach in the UC system by creating co  more
Next Phase of Kingston University's Sector-Leading Future Skills Programme Preparing Students for Career Success Set for Autumn Launch
LONDON, England, April 18 -- Kingston University London issued the following news: A significant milestone has been reached in the roll out of Future Skills across Kingston University with the development of Explore modules for all second year courses. Explore is the second phase of the Future Skills programme, following on from the introduction of Navigate modules in all first-year undergraduate courses this academic year. From this autumn, more than 70 per cent of undergraduate students will  more
Notre Dame Launches University-Wide Democracy Initiative to Advance Research, Education and Policy Efforts to Sustain and Enhance Democracy
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: The University of Notre Dame has launched an ambitious new Democracy Initiative, an interdisciplinary research, education and policy effort focused on advancing solutions to sustain and strengthen global democracy. Democracy is in crisis at home and abroad. Polarization is high, trust is low and public discourse is toxic. The level of democracy experienced by the average person in the world today   more
Technical University of Munich: Number 5 in the World Among Digital Leaders
MUNICH, Germany, April 18 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: TUM is among the best universities in the world for preparing students for the digital economy. In the latest Digital Leaders in Higher Education rankings, it ranks among the top five, alongside Harvard University, the University of Cambridge, MIT and the University of Oxford. Which universities prepare their students best for working with digital technologies? Who is producing the future digital leaders  more
U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, DARPA Announce Breakthrough in Aerospace Machine Learning
EDWARDS AFB, California, April 18 -- The U.S. Air Force's Edwards Air Force Base issued the following news: By Chase Kohler, 412th Test Wing The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency were finalists for the 2023 Robert J. Collier Trophy, a formal acknowledgement of recent breakthroughs that have launched the machine-learning era within the aerospace industry. The teams worked together to test breakthrough executions in artificial intelligence algori  more
UC-San Diego Among Multidisciplinary Awards Providing $221M Nationally for Cutting-Edge Projects
LA JOLLA, California, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: By Debra Bass To bolster the success of cutting-edge technologies, the Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a $221 million allocation towards basic defense-related research projects. UC San Diego researchers and scientists are leading teams or part of teams on four key projects. This significant investment is part of the Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MU  more
University Names 2024-25 Remembrance Scholars
SYRACUSE, New York, April 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Thirty-five students have been chosen as the 2024-25 Syracuse University Remembrance Scholars. The scholarships, now in their 35th year, were founded as a tribute to--and means of remembering--the students studying in London and Florence through Syracuse University who were killed in the Dec. 21, 1988, bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. Those students were among the 270 people who perished in the  more
Westmont College: Students Honored for Selfless Leadership
SANTA BARBARA, California, April 18 -- Westmont College issued the following news: Two Westmont juniors, Rachel Todd of Nipomo and Levi Wicks of Huntington Beach, won David K. Winter Servant Leadership Awards for showing selflessness and humility as effective leaders. Angela D'Amour, dean of student engagement, introduced the 24th annual awardees on April 10 in Westmont chapel. The award recognizes the late David K. Winter, who served as Westmont's president from 1976-2001 and returned as inte  more
Women in STEM - A Celebration of Excellence and Curiosity
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * An MIT Values event showcased three women's career journeys and how they are paving the way for the next generation. * * * By Dario Salati and Sharece Corner, MindHandHeart What better way to commemorate Women's History Month and International Women's Day than to give three of the world's most accomplished scientists an opportunity to talk about their careers? On March 7, MindH  more
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