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Research Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for Friday April 19, 2024 ( 254 items )  
3 Covington Lawyers Named to Variety's 2024 Legal Impact Report
NEW YORK, April 19 (TNSres) -- Covington, a law firm, issued the following news release: Variety has named Covington lawyers Mike Hill, Adrian Perry, and Robyn Polashuk to its 2024 Legal Impact Report. Variety's Legal Impact Report profiles "entertainment's top dealmakers and litigators." Mike is based in Covington's New York office and advises media and technology companies and sports leagues, conferences, and teams in connection with a broad array of commercial and corporate transactions. He  more
AAAS Honors W&M Biologists Allison and Swaddle as Lifetime Fellows
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 19 (TNSres) -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Professors Lizabeth Allison and John Swaddle have been recognized for excellence in research and student education. * * * By Antonella Di Marzio Curiosity and a love for learning have always been constants in the life of William & Mary biologists Lizabeth Allison and John Swaddle. Now, they have been elected 2023 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, t  more
ACEM Report Reveals Scale of Alcohol Harm on Emergency Departments
VICTORIA, Australia, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine issued the following news release: ACEM's Alcohol-Related Harm in Australasian Emergency Departments (https://acem.org.au/getmedia/ee86d4d9-6378-4f3a-99ed-b523495f730c/ACEM-Report-Impact-of-Alcohol-harm-on-Emergency-Care-FINAL) report surveyed emergency specialists, trainees, nurses, doctors and other staff who work in emergency departments (EDs) across Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia on how alcohol-rel  more
AFB Announces Editorial Transition for Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The American Foundation for the Blind issued the following news release: After nine years at the helm of AFB's Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (JVIB), Sandra Lewis, Ed.D., Florida State University (retired), has expressed her intention to step away from her duties as the journal's editor in chief. Robert Wall Emerson, Ph.D., Western Michigan University, the journal's research editor since 2012, will step into the role in July 2024. "For over nine years  more
Aga Khan University: IED EA Hosts Its 2nd Foundation for Learning Conference
KARACHI, Pakistan, April 19 (TNSres) -- Aga Khan University issued the following news: Aga Khan University's Institute for Educational Development, East Africa (AKU-IED EA) is convening its second Foundation for Learning (F4L) Conference on April 17, 2024 in Kampala, Uganda. Themed "Empowering Educators: Building Transformative Ecosystems in East Africa and Beyond", the conference aims to promote holistic strengthening of education systems in the region through partnerships and collaborative e  more
AI Set to Shape the Future of Travel & Tourism, Says WTTC
NEW YORK, April 19 (TNSres) -- The World Travel and Tourism Council issued the following news release: New reports from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Microsoft highlights the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in shaping the future of Travel & Tourism. The final two reports of a series on Artificial Intelligence from WTTC entitled "Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI): Overview of AI Risks, Safety & Governance" and "Artificial Intelligence (A  more
Alaska Air Group Reports First Quarter 2024 Results
SEATTLE, April 19 (TNSres) -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) today reported financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2024, and provided outlook for the second quarter ending June 30, 2024. " I want to recognize Alaska's employees for their uncompromising prioritization of safety, for taking great care of our guests, and for delivering strong performance in the first quarter," s  more
Alaska Education & Early Development Dept.: 2022-2023 AK STAR State Assessment Results Released
JUNEAU, Alaska, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development issued the following news release: The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) announces the release of the 2022-2023 Alaska System of Academic Readiness (AK STAR) and Alaska Science assessment results. DEED initiated a multi-year approach to formulate and assess AK STAR, which included the development of Achievement Level Descriptors and a standard-setting process in 2022, followe  more
Allstate Announces March and First Quarter 2024 Catastrophe Losses and Implemented Rates
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, April 19 (TNSres) -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced estimated catastrophe losses for the month of March of $328 million or $259 million, after-tax. March month catastrophe losses include six events estimated at $343 million or $271 million, after-tax, with approximately 80% of the losses related to one hail event, partially offset by favorable re  more
Amtrak Publishes Guide for West Baltimore Community Investments Funded by the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program
WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSres) -- The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) issued the following news release: Amtrak has published a new guide and webpage (https://www.amtrak.com/about-amtrak/fdtunnel/community-investment-program.html) detailing the process for plans to invest $50 million in the West Baltimore community throughout construction of the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program (FDT Program). This important community investment was identified as a key component of the overall F  more
APSU Grad Student Maisie Williams Earns Prestigious Poetry Fellowship at Boston University
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, April 19 (TNSres) -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Ethan Steinquest Austin Peay State University (APSU) graduate English major Maisie Williams made her mark as a creative force on campus from her time as editor-in-chief of The All State student newspaper to her work as a designer and producer for the Zone 3 literary journal. Now, Williams is taking her talents to Boston University's MFA program after earning a highly competitive poetry fell  more
Architects Anticipate Growing Workforces and Steady Workloads: RIBA Future Trends March 2024
LONDON, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Royal Institute of British Architects issued the following news release: * * * Our latest report on business and employment trends shows signs of an improving outlook. Over the next three months, architects expect workloads to hold steady, and staffing levels to increase. * * * The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has published the findings of its latest Future Trends Survey, a monthly report of business and employment trends affecting th  more
Arkansas Tech University: Research Outcomes Shared at End-of-Year Symposium
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, April 19 (TNSres) -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: Students from various academic disciplines at Arkansas Tech University shared the outcomes of their inquiries into topics of interest during the 2024 ATU Student Research Symposium on Thursday, April 18. The symposium included 85 in-person poster presentations, 30 in-person oral presentations and 11 virtual poster presentations. Dr. Robert Charles Brown and Jill Lestage Brown Hall served as headqua  more
Association for Psychological Science: New Content From Perspectives on Psychological Science
WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Association for Psychological Science issued the following summaries on April 18, 2024: * * * Crowds Can Effectively Identify Misinformation at Scale (https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/17456916231190388) Cameron Martel, Jennifer Allen, Gordon Pennycook, and David Rand Identifying successful approaches for reducing the belief and spread of online misinformation is of great importance. Social media companies currently rely largely on professional fac  more
Auburn: Ag Professor Earns Fellow Status From American Association for the Advancement of Science
AUBURN, Alabama, April 19 (TNSres) -- Auburn University issued the following campus notice: Longtime Auburn University Professor Beth Guertal has joined the ranks of Thomas Edison, W.E.B. Dubois and Margaret Mead with her election as a fellow to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Guertal is one of 502 scientists, engineers and innovators from academic institutions, laboratories and observatories, hospitals and medical research centers, museums, corporations, nonpro  more
Australian Bureau of Statistics: New Analysis Recognises 150+ Years of Agriculture Statistics With New Data Coming Soon
CANBERRA, Australia, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Australian Bureau of Statistics issued the following news release: New analysis highlighting the evolving nature of Australian agriculture over 150 years was released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), alongside an update on how these statistics will be created from now on. Today's release showcases agriculture statistics from the 1860s to 2022 and presents data for key agricultural commodities ahead of the first release of data us  more
Australian Marine Conservation Society: Poll Shows Queenslanders Support 75% Emissions Cut Target
BRISBANE, Australia, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Australian Marine Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * New Bleaching Map * * * * Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority releases new map showing high coral bleaching levels from south of the Reef all the way up to Cape York * Queensland Government's 75% emissions reduction target by 2035 will help tackle climate change and help protect the Great Barrier Reef * Majority of Queenslanders polled support the 75% emissions  more
Australian Scientific Organization: Australia Joins With UK to Deliver Large-Scale Water Quality Monitoring From Space
CLAYTON, Australia, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation issued the following news release: * * * A mission to develop a 'weather service' for water quality will be adapted for the first time outside Australia at a national scale * * * Australia's AquaWatch system, a mission to develop a 'weather service' for water quality will be established in the UK, following bilateral support and co-funding from the two countries' space agencie  more
Bank of Israel: Exchanges for Government Bonds? Evidence During COVID-19
JERUSALEM, Israel, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Bank of Israel issued the following news release: The study employs a difference-in-differences approach to examine bid-ask spreads across various markets. It leverages a unique characteristic of the Israeli government bond market, which trades in an exchange, to analyze whether having an exchange affects market liquidity during a crisis. The research suggests that: Trading on an exchange significantly enhances liquidity during times of crisis. The  more
Baylor College of Medicine: Dr. Mary Dickinson Named a 2023 Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science
HOUSTON, Texas, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Dr. Mary Dickinson, senior vice president and dean of research at Baylor College of Medicine, has been named a 2023 Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. This honor comes as AAAS celebrates its 150th anniversary of the Fellows program. Election as a Fellow by the AAAS Council honors members whose efforts on behalf of the advancement of science or its applications in servi  more
Binghamton University: Calculus-Inspired Image Takes Top Prize in Art of Science Contest
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 19 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Rachel Coker A bold image featuring a swirl of blues and greens took home the top prize in this year's Art of Science competition. Reethee Antony, an assistant professor in the Division of Speech and Language Pathology at Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, took first place in the Visualizing the Unseen Category as well as Best in Show for her entry, titled "Neural Art while Solving Calcu  more
Birmingham Newman University Senior Lecturer Awarded Fellowship of Enterprise Educators UK
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- Birmingham Newman University issued the following news: Ian Fellows, Senior Lecturer in Enterprise and Employability at Birmingham Newman University has been awarded Fellowship of Enterprise Educators UK (EEUK). Enterprise Educators UK (EEUK) advocates for entrepreneurship education and supports best practices among staff across its member institutions. EEUK Enables excellence in enterprise and entrepreneurship education, connecting and supporting ent  more
Blackstone Reports First Quarter 2024 Earnings Results
NEW YORK, April 19 (TNSres) -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: To view the full report please click the following link - Blackstone's First Quarter 2024 results (https://www.blackstone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/Blackstone1Q24EarningsPressRelease.pdf). Blackstone will host its first quarter 2024 investor conference call via public webcast on April 18, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET. To register and listen to the call, please use the following link here (h  more
BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'County Employment and Wages in Nevada - Third Quarter 2023'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on April 18, 2024, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Nevada - Third Quarter 2023": * * * Employment rose in Nevada's two large counties from September 2022 to September 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (Large counties are those with annual average employment levels of 75,000 or more in 2022.)   more
BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'County Employment and Wages in Washington - Third Quarter 2023'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on April 18, 2024, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Washington - Third Quarter 2023": * * * Employment increased in Washington's 10 largest counties from September 2022 to September 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (Large counties are those with annual average employment levels of 75,000 or m  more
BLS: Producer Prices for Final Demand Increased 2.1 Percent From March 2023 to March 2024
WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on April 18, 2024, from Economics Daily: * * * The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 2.1 percent for the 12 months ended in March 2024, the largest advance since rising 2.3 percent for the 12 months ended April 2023. The increase in prices for final demand is attributed to a 2.8-percent rise in prices for final demand services and a 0.8-percent rise for final d  more
Bolstered by Research Consortium With Drexel, Jefferson's Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center Earns NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center Designation
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 19 (TNSres) -- Drexel University issued the following news release: Thomas Jefferson University's Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (SKCC), Drexel University's partner in the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Research Consortium, has earned a National Cancer Institute (NCI) "Comprehensive" Cancer Center designation, the highest recognition awarded by the NCI. Serving more than 8,900 patients annually, the matrixed consortium cancer center provides the most advanced, research-ba  more
Bradley: Chris Bowles Elected Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 19 (TNSres) -- Bradley, a law firm, issued the following news release: Bradley is pleased to announce that Christopher A. Bowles, a partner in the firm's Nashville office, has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL). Founded in 1978, ACREL is a national association of preeminent commercial real estate lawyers focused on service to clients, colleagues, and the profession. Admission is by invitation only after a rigorous screenin  more
BRITISH EDUCATION DEPT.: LANDMARK CHILDCARE ROLLOUT ON TRACK
LONDON, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- The British Department for Education issued the following news release: * * * Government publishes new data showing 195,355 children benefitting from government-funded childcare for two-year-olds in successful April launch * * * Hundreds of thousands of parents will be able to more easily manage their career and childcare over the next two years following the successful launch of the largest ever expansion of childcare in England's history. This month,   more
Business Roundtable Releases Cybersecurity Playbook to Help Employers Build Talent Pools, Expand Employment Opportunities for U.S. Workers
WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSres) -- Business Roundtable issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Business Roundtable today released a new "playbook (https://www.businessroundtable.org/cybersecurity-workforce-playbook)" to help employers create entry points to cybersecurity careers and strengthen cybersecurity talent pipelines across various industries and sectors. The playbook includes practical information employers can use to create more clear entry points to cybersecurity for a rang  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Homeless Funding, Calls for Greater Accountability
SACRAMENTO, California, April 19 (TNSres) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom today held a virtual press conference announcing nearly $200 million in new state funds to help move people out of encampments and into housing. Along with this announcement, the Governor also announced new measures that will increase oversight of state homelessness funding to ensure accountability by local jurisdictions. WHAT GOVERNOR NEWSOM   more
CalState-Fullerton: Psychology Scholar Discovers Passion for Mental Health Research - 10,000 Miles From Home
FULLERTON, California, April 18 (TNSres) -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: * * * Class of 2024 Grad Joshua Bhasera Receives Alumni Association's Outstanding Senior Award * * * For psychology grad Joshua Bhasera, his academic quest began in Kadoma, a gold mining town in Zimbabwe where he grew up. His parents later sent him to South Africa for better educational opportunities. As a young adult, the Cal State Fullerton honors student came to the  more
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives: Expanding Democratic Employee Ownership in Canada
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: The federal government is considering ways for employees to have more ownership and control in their workplace by tabling legislation to create a new Employee Ownership Trust legal structure. Tuesday's federal budget includes a capital gains tax exemption for sales of businesses to employee ownership trusts to allow for such control. This would be   more
Cancer Patients Can't Afford Pet Food and Vet Care, CancerCare Survey Finds
NEW YORK, April 19 (TNSres) -- CancerCare issued the following news release: The companionship and support of a pet can be a lifeline for people diagnosed with cancer. However, caring for a pet while also trying to care yourself can be extremely challenging. CancerCare's Pet Assistance & Wellness (PAW) Program recently surveyed (https://www.cancercare.org/blog/cancer_patients_risk_losing_their_pets_cancercare_survey) 244 people diagnosed with cancer who have a dog or cat in their home and found  more
CERCA Showcases UW-Eau Claire Student Research
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Campus issued the following news: The research and scholarly creative activity of more than 500 Blugold students will be showcased at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's Celebration of Excellence in Research and Creative Activity April 22-26 on campus. Among the scheduled activities during CERCA are the open poster exhibitions from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, and 2-4 p.m. Thursday, April 25, in the   more
Charite Study in Science Decodes Wiring of the Human Neocortex
BERLIN, Germany, April 19 (TNSres) -- Charite - Berlin University Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Contrary to previous assumptions, nerve cells in the human neocortex are wired differently than in mice. Those are the findings of a new study conducted by Charite - Universitatsmedizin Berlin and published in the journal Science./* The study found that human neurons communicate in one direction, while in mice, signals tend to flow in loops. This increases the efficiency and capa  more
Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund Provides $2.1 Billion Positive Impact to Illinois Economy
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 19 (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
Colo. House Democrats: Story, Brown's Pipeline Safety Bill Passes Committee
DENVER, Colorado, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Pipeline safety legislation, sponsored by Representatives Tammy Story and Kyle Brown, passed the House Energy & Environment Committee today. HB24-1357 would address transparency and enforcement concerns about the Public Utility Commission's (PUC) Pipeline Safety Program. "This bill is about keeping our neighbors and environment safe from dangerous pipeline leaks," said Rep.   more
Colo. House Democrats: Wage Theft Prevention Bill Advances in House
DENVER, Colorado, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: The House today advanced legislation on a preliminary vote to combat wage theft and boost the economic security of workers in the construction industry, ensuring construction workers receive pay for their work. "From not paying for overtime work to shortchanging paychecks, wage theft is a very serious issue that threatens the economic security and well-being of Coloradans,"   more
COVID-19 Booster Immunity Lasts Much Longer Than Primary Series Alone, York-Led Study Shows
TORONTO, Ontario, April 19 (TNSres) -- York University issued the following news release: Thinking about getting a spring-time booster shot? A new study coming out of York University's Centre for Disease Modelling in the Faculty of Science shows that immunity after a COVID-19 booster lasts much longer than the primary series alone. These findings are among other, sometimes "unintuitive," revelations of how factors like age, sex and comorbidities do and don't affect immune response. The study's  more
CRISIL: Unaudited Financial Results for 1Q Ended March 31, 2024
MUMBAI, India, April 18 (TNSres) -- CRISIL, an S&P Global company, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: * * * Highlights for quarter ended March 31, 2024: * Income from operations up 3.2% for the quarter * Profit before tax up 1.0% in the quarter * Interim dividend of Rs 7 per share declared * * * The Board of Directors of CRISIL Ltd, at its meeting today approved the unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. CRISIL's consolidated income from  more
Curators Break Ground for S&T Research Building Expansion, Approve Name Change
ROLLA, Missouri, April 19 (TNSres) -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: The University of Missouri Board of Curators and university leaders broke ground today (Thursday, April 18) to celebrate a major expansion and renovation of a research complex on Missouri University of Science and Technology's campus in Rolla. The board also voted to change the name of the facility from Engineering Research Laboratory to Applied Research Center. The change reflects th  more
Dallas College Associate Vice Chancellor Student Well-Being and Social Support Selected for Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship
DALLAS, Texas, April 19 (TNSres) -- Dallas College issued the following news release: Dr. Carlos Cruz, vice chancellor student well-being and social support, has been named a 2024-2025 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellow. Forty fellows from diverse institutions, located in 20 different states, were selected through a competitive process. Over the next 10 months, they will work closely with accomplished community college presidents and thought leaders and study field-leading research to advance excel  more
Deakin University: New Device Harnesses Sweat Power for Fitness Trackers
GEELONG, Australia, April 19 (TNSres) -- Deakin University issued the following news release: A small amount of sweat could be all that's needed to power fitness trackers of the future, new research led by Deakin University's Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM) reveals. In a paper published today in Device, Deakin researchers have outlined how they have designed a ground-breaking wearable hydroelectric nanogenerator - powerful enough to power small electronics such as FitBits and smart watc  more
Democrats for Education Reform: New Poll - Concerning Trend and Real Opportunity for Democratic Leaders Ahead of 2024 Election Season
WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSres) -- Democrats for Education Reform issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: * * * New Data Reveals Shift in Parental Priorities Towards Quality Education, Democrats Must Emphasize Outcomes in Education Policy Agenda * * * Today, Democrats for Education Reform partner Education Reform Now Advocacy released results from an extensive study in collaboration with Impact Research and BSP Research. Seeking to better understand voter sentiment ahead of the 20  more
DOE Argonne National Laboratory: Machine Learning Algorithm Reveals Long-Theorized Glass Phase in Crystal
ARGONNE, Illinois, April 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Scientists have found evidence of an elusive, glassy phase of matter that emerges when a crystal's perfect internal pattern is disrupted * * * A dish made of crystal and a dish made of glass might look similar from the outside, but internally, their structures differ significantly. Crystals consist of perfectly ordered, repeating patterns of atoms, whil  more
DOE Releases First-Ever Roadmap to Accelerate Connecting More Clean Energy Projects to the Nation's Electric Grid
WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news: * * * - DOE Releases First-Ever Roadmap to Accelerate Connecting More Clean Energy Projects to the Nation's Electric Grid - Report Details Recommendations to Streamline Interconnection with Near- to Long-Term Solutions to Add Clean Energy Resources to the Transmission Grid and Boost Our Clean Energy Economy * * * The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a new roadmap outlining solutions to speed   more
DOE Releases New Report on Accelerating Deployment of Grid Solutions to Lower Costs and Improve Reliability
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the release of its latest Pathways to Commercial Liftoff report, focused on unleashing the potential of advanced grid solutions. "Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Innovative Grid Deployment," marks the tenth installment in the Liftoff series which launched in March 2023. This report demonstrates how commercially available advanced grid solutions--such as a  more
DOE Releases New Report Outlining Solutions to Meet Growing Electricity Demand
WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news on April 17, 2024: * * * President Biden's Investing in America Agenda Equips Utilities and Power Providers With a Suite of Tools to Meet Increasing Demand, While Keeping Costs Affordable for Consumers, Cutting Emissions and Ensuring Reliability * * * The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today outlined a wide array of solutions to address increased electricity demand on the nation's power grid while conti  more
Ducks Unlimited: Andy Quattlebaum and Blackwell Family Foundation Help Conserve South Carolina's Historic Coastal Impoundments
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 19 (TNSres) -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release: Ducks Unlimited (DU) has a new conservation partner who is helping to support critical waterfowl research in the Lowcountry. The Andy Quattlebaum and Blackwell Family Foundation have announced their support for a research project in partnership with DU and Clemson University. "The Andy Quattlebaum and Blackwell Family Foundation are proud to be involved with this initiative, for we value the heritage an  more
Durham University: Archaeologists Discover a 'Lost' Earthquake and Solve Mystery of Abandoned Medieval Village
OLD ELVET, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * New research into a medieval village in southern Spain has found that an earthquake likely caused its abandonment in the 13th century. * * * Our archaeologists have been investigating the El Castillejo Islamic settlement in Los Guajares, Granada, as part of the ArMedEa project (Archaeology of medieval earthquakes in Europe AD100-1550). Previous excavations suggested that the site was occupied betwe  more
Eight Ohio State Scientists Named AAAS Fellows
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 19 (TNSres) -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * Recognition is one of the most prestigious honors for U.S. scholars * * * Eight scientists at The Ohio State University have been elected to the 2023 class of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellows. The AAAS Fellowship, recognizing scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications, is one of the most prestigious honors a U.S. scientist  more
Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health: Wastewater Surveillance Could Mitigate Disease in Jails, Improve Community Health
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 19 (TNSres) -- Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health issued the following news release: An innovative partnership between infectious disease researchers and the Fulton County Jail has produced insight that could help detect and track future disease outbreaks. A study of samples of the jail's wastewater collected nearly every week between October 2021 and May 2022--led by researchers at the Rollins School of Public Health and recently published by the CDC's   more
Environment California Research & Policy Center: New Report - Innovative Companies Show How to Eliminate Single-Use Plastic Packaging
PORTLAND, Oregon, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Environment California Research and Policy Center issued the following news release: For decades, consumers have found it difficult to avoid plastic packaging, despite the rising toll of plastic pollution on our health, wildlife and environment. Now, a new wave of businesses is successfully eliminating single-use plastic packaging via refill stores, returnable packaging and product innovations. Leading up to Earth Day, U.S. PIRG Education Fund, Envir  more
Environmental Defense Fund: EPA's Clean Car Standards are Legally Sound and Will Save Lives
NEW YORK, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement on April 18, 2024, by Alice Henderson, director and lead counsel for transportation and clean air: * * * Today Kentucky and allied states filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit challenging EPA's clean car standards - performance-based protections that will reduce climate and health-harming pollution from new cars and passengers trucks in model years 2027 through 2032. "Tailp  more
Environmental Defense Fund: New Analysis Shows Reliance on Gas Is Primary Driver of Rise in Duke Energy Power Bills
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * Energy's North Carolina territory -- 46% in others. * * * New analysis (https://www.edf.org/sites/default/files/documents/Issue_Brief_Narrative_4_18_24.pdf) shows that the costs to fuel Duke Energy power plants with gas have been the primary driver of rate hikes for parts of its North Carolina territory since 2017. This analysis by leading energy analytics firm EQ Research wa  more
Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Eases in April
WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the April 2024 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. The index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the future as reported by key executives from the $1 trillion equipment finance sector. Overall, con  more
European Committee of the Regions: Cohesion Policy Must Keep Regions and Cities at Its Heart to Fight Disparities
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 19 (TNSres) -- The European Committee of the Regions issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Local and regional leaders are concerned with the tendency to design EU policies with a centralised approach in the name of efficiency, which are unsuccessful in tackling specific territorial needs. As stressed by the report on the future of the single market presented today by Enrico Letta to EU national leaders, the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) reconfir  more
European Food Safety Authority: Avian Influenza - Post-Vaccination Surveillance Key for Safe Movement of Birds
PHARMA, Italy, April 19 (TNSres) -- The European Food Safety Authority issued the following news: Post-vaccination surveillance is crucial for promptly detecting outbreaks of avian influenza and proving disease freedom, enabling the safe movement of birds. This is the key outcome of EFSA's new scientific opinion, which also assesses risk mitigation options following emergency and preventive vaccination. EFSA was asked to give a comprehensive overview of effective surveillance options and risk   more
European Fund & Asset Management Association: Asset Managers Support Letta Report Emphasis on Furthering the Single Market and Mobilising Private Capital
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 19 (TNSres) -- The European Fund and Asset Management Association issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Former Italian prime minister Enrico Letta has released today his report on the future of the Single Market. Together with the recent statement of the Eurogroup in inclusive format on the future of CMU, and the upcoming report of Mario Draghi, there is increasing emphasis on EU competitiveness and the need to make urgent progress towards achieving a wel  more
European Trade Union Institute: Adequate Minimum Wages Directive: Already a Game-Changer in One Third of Member States
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 19 (TNSres) -- The European Trade Union Institute issued the following news: A new ETUI Policy Brief illustrates that the Adequate Minimum Wages Directive - even before its formal transposition into national law, the deadline for which is 15 November 2024 - is already having an impact on minimum wage-setting in a range of EU Member States such as Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Romania, Spain and the Netherlands. The latest data, available from t  more
Fact Sheet: Governor Newsom Increasing Oversight of Homelessness Funds
SACRAMENTO, California, April 19 (TNSres) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following fact sheet on April 18, 2024: * * * Governor Newsom Increasing Oversight of Homelessness Funds * * * Governor Newsom has taken strong action against cities and counties that fail to build more housing. Today, the Governor is proposing increased enforcement and oversight to hold cities and counties accountable when they fail to adequately address homelessness. * * * WHY THIS MATTERS: Lack of a  more
FAU Team Receives Funding for Research Into Flavivirus Vaccine
BAVARIA, Germany, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Erlangen-Nuremberg issued the following news: * * * Tracking down the secret behind the successful yellow fever vaccine * * * Yellow fever, dengue fever, tick-borne encephalitis, Japanese encephalitis and other infectious diseases, some of them dangerous, are triggered by pathogens from the flavivirus family. A very effective vaccine is available for yellow fever that provides protection lasting several decades. The protection provided  more
Financial Uncertainty Threatens ETH Zurich's Top Position
ZURICH, Switzerland, April 19 (TNSres) -- ETH Zurich issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: In its annual report 2023 published today, ETH Zurich looks back on a successful year. For some years, however, the budget has not kept pace with the growth in student numbers. The growth rates projected by the Federal Council in the 2025-2028 ERI Dispatch are therefore forcing the university to consider drastic measures in research and teaching. A total of 6,050 ETH graduates, top ranking  more
FinCEN Issues Analysis on Elder Financial Exploitation
WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: * * * Financial Institutions Report $27 Billion in Elder Financial Exploitation Suspicious Activity in One-Year Period * * * The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a Financial Trend Analysis (https://www.fincen.gov/sites/default/files/shared/FTA_Elder_Financial_Exploitation_508Final  more
Five Notre Dame Faculty Elected AAAS Fellows as Program Celebrates 150th Anniversary
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news on April 18, 2024: Today, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the world's largest general scientific societies and publisher of the Science family of journals, announced its newest class of AAAS Fellows, including five faculty from the University of Notre Dame. This class represents expertise and accomplishment in the fields of biological sciences, chemistry, medi  more
Five University of Missouri Faculty Named 2023 AAAS Fellows
COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: University of Missouri researchers are constantly pushing the boundaries of science. Their curiosity sparks innovation -- leading to scientific breakthroughs that ultimately improve lives. Today, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) announced its 2023 Fellows; a list that includes five Mizzou researchers. The recipients are: * Jianlin "Jack" Cheng, a Curators' Dist  more
Florida Realtors: Fla.'s Housing Market - New Listings, Median Prices Up in March, 1Q
ORLANDO, Florida, April 19 (TNSres) -- Florida Realtors issued the following news release: Florida's housing market in March and the first quarter (1Q) of 2024 reported more new listings, higher median sales prices and increased for-sale inventory (active listings) compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors' latest housing data. "Persistently high mortgage interest rates hovering well above 6% continue to challenge buyers in Florida, especially first-time buyers," said 2024 Florida   more
Food & Water Watch Fact Sheet: CO2 Fracking - A Recipe for Disaster
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Food and Water Watch issued the following fact sheet on March 19, 2024: Here are excerpts: * * * CO2 Fracking: A Recipe for Disaster Nearly ten years after New York State's historic ban on hydraulic fracking, a recently formed out-of-state company seeks to exploit vulnerabilities in the law/a to launch a dangerous, bizarre, and far-reaching plan to frack with liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) in the Southern Tier region. The technology has many of the same clim  more
Foundation for Individual Rights & Expression: A Third of Stanford Students Say Using Violence to Silence Speech Can Be Acceptable
PALO ALTO, Pennsylvania, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: * * * * A year after Judge Kyle Duncan was shouted down at Stanford University, a new FIRE report lays out just how dim the free speech climate at the school really was before and after the incident. * Three-fourths of Stanford students say shouting down a speaker is either "rarely," "sometimes," or "always" an acceptable form of protest, and m  more
Four MD Anderson Researchers Elected AAAS Fellows
HOUSTON, Texas, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Clinicians and scientists recognized for achievements in advancing cancer care and research * * * In recognition of their significant achievements in the realm of cancer care and research, four researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). This prestigio  more
Freedom From Religion Foundation Ariz. Brief Asks Court to Dismiss Board Member Case Against Her Own Board
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: In an amicus brief filed today, the Freedom From Religion Foundation and the Secular Coalition for Arizona are asking a federal district court to dismiss a case that a religion-spouting board member has brought against her school board in Arizona. The case arises from last May, when FFRF and Secular Coalition for Arizona requested Peoria (Ariz.) Unified School Dist  more
FSU Faculty Available for Context on Latest Research Into Autism Spectrum Disorder
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 19 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Bill Wellock April is Autism Acceptance Month, an opportunity to raise public awareness and support for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Florida State University experts work to promote interdisciplinary research that advances our understanding of autism and bridges the gap between scientific knowledge and clinical/educational practice. Faculty from the College of Medicine and the Col  more
FSU Researchers Named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 19 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Kathleen Haughney Two Florida State University faculty members have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, in recognition of their distinguished contributions to the scientific community. Professor of Chemistry Michael Shatruk and director of the Center for Integrating Research and Learning Roxanne Hughes have been named to the 2023 class of AAAS Fellows, w  more
Gavi and UNICEF Welcome Approval of New Oral Cholera Vaccine
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 19 (TNSres) -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) issued the following news release: GENEVA/NEW YORK - Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and UNICEF welcome the news that a new oral cholera vaccine (OCV), Euvichol-S, has now received WHO prequalification and can be made available to countries around the world. The prequalification of this new product will help EuBiologics, the manufacturer, produce more volumes of vaccine, faster, and at a lower c  more
GLOBAL WATER PARTNERSHIP: THE 18TH STUDENT RESEARCH AND THEORY AND PRACTICE CONFERENCE 'WATER - THE KEY TO DEVELOPMENT'
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 19 (TNSres) -- Global Water Partnership, an organization that aims and values the sustainable development, management and use of water resources, issued the following news: The water sector in Mongolia celebrates "World Water Day" every year. The United Nations has announced that the theme for the 2024 "World Water Day" is "Water for Peace". This year marks the 86th anniversary of the development of the water industry in Mongolia, the 65th anniversary of the School of C  more
Government Accountability Project: Fourth Installment of BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Report Reveals Terrifying Consequences of Cleanup Chemical Corexit
WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Government Accountability Project issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Today, Legal Director Tom Devine and Environmental Investigator Lesley Pacey released a report on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill entitled, "Deep Impact: Ongoing Vulnerability in Oil Spills from the Deadly Dispersant Corexit." The report, released just before the 14th memorial of the oil disaster. features nearly two dozen new affidavits from whistleblowers including  more
HIS MAJESTY'S TREASURY: LANDMARK CHILDCARE ROLLOUT ON TRACK
LONDON, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- His Majesty's Treasury issued the following news: * * * Government publishes new data showing 195,355 children benefitting from government-funded childcare for two-year-olds in successful April launch * * * Hundreds of thousands of parents will be able to more easily manage their career and childcare over the next two years following the successful launch of the largest ever expansion of childcare in England's history. This month, eligible working paren  more
Idaho State University: Student Researcher Uncovers Hidden Stories of Women in Revolutionary America
POCATELLO, Idaho, April 19 (TNSres) -- Idaho State University issued the following news: Norra Cardillo, a second-year master's student at Idaho State University, recently conducted research in Exeter, New Hampshire, at the American Independence Museum (AIM). Norra began with an interest in her matrilineal ancestors and a passion for uncovering hidden histories. While exploring her ancestral roots in Exeter, Norra was also able to shed light on the experiences of women during colonial times an  more
IGLTA Foundation Releases New Data Showcasing the Impact of State Policy on LGBTQ+ Tourism
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, April 19 (TNSres) -- The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association Foundation issued the following news release: * * * With Florida as a focus, the report provides guidance for destinations facing governmental challenges * * * The IGLTA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association, has released findings from its latest survey, "State Policy Impact on LGBTQ+ Tourism." The report examines the impact of Florida's anti-LGBTQ+ legislatio  more
IISc Launches 'Longevity India Initiative' to Pioneer Ageing Research in India
BANGALORE, India, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Indian Institute of Science issued the following news release: The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) announces the launch of the Longevity India Initiative, a project focused on efforts to extend human 'healthspan' and tackle ageing-related challenges. The initiative has also started a large-scale clinical study that will involve researchers from multiple IISc departments, clinicians, industry, philanthropists and civil society. This initiative seek  more
Imperial College-London: Crucial Connection for 'Quantum Internet' Made for the First Time
LONDON, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- Imperial College London issued the following news: By Thomas Angus and Hayley Dunning Researchers have produced, stored, and retrieved quantum information for the first time, a critical step in quantum networking. The ability to share quantum information is crucial for developing quantum networks for distributed computing and secure communication. Quantum computing will be useful for solving some important types of problems, such as optimising financial r  more
Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis: Victoria's Ban on Networks Offering Gas Appliance Rebates Is a Win for Customers
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Key Takeaways: IEEFA has welcomed the Victorian government's decision to prohibit gas distribution networks from providing rebates for new gas appliances as "a win for consumers". * * * IEEFA research has found that switching gas appliances to efficient electric alternatives at end of life would benefit Victorians, and will be crucial to addressing energy   more
Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility: Coca-Cola, Pepsi to Face Shareholder Proposals Citing Potential Health Harms From Continued Use of Non-Sugar Sweeteners in Diet Drinks
NEW YORK, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Investors members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) today announced that Coca-Cola ($KO) and Pepsi ($PEP) -- two of the world's largest beverage companies -- would face shareholder proposals questioning the companies' continued use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) at their May 1st annual stockholder meetings. The resolutions request that b  more
International Press Institute: Africa Media Monitoring March 2024 - Threats to Press Freedom in Chad, Nigeria, and Togo
VIENNA, Austria, April 18 (TNSres) -- The International Press Institute issued the following news: * * * In March 2024, IPI documented 15 threats to press freedom in 10 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The most common types of attacks were physical attacks - including the killing of a journalist in Chad - and censorship. Nigeria saw the highest number of recorded threats to press freedom. * * * In Chad, journalist Idriss Yaya and his family were murdered in their home on March 1. The murder   more
Iowa Workforce Development: Iowa's Unemployment Rate Decreases to 2.9 Percent in March
DES MOINES, Iowa, April 19 (TNSres) -- Iowa Workforce Development issued the following news release: Iowa's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 2.9 percent in March from a revised February rate of 3.0 percent. The state's labor force participation rate fell to 67 percent from 67.2 percent in February despite solid job growth. Meanwhile, the U.S. unemployment rate fell to 3.8 percent in March. "March employment figures indicate steady progress across Iowa's economy," said Beth To  more
ISS MI BrightScope/ICI Report Reveals 403(b) Plan Sponsors Support Retirement Saving and Investing
WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Investment Company Institute issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Employers' commitment to their 403(b) plan participants is evident in the report "The BrightScope/ICI Defined Contribution Plan Profile: A Close Look at ERISA 403(b) Plans, 2020," released today by ISS Market Intelligence (MI) and the Investment Company Institute (ICI). Analyzing plan year 2020 data for large 403(b) plans filing the Form 5500 under the Employee Retirement Incom  more
James Madison Fellow From Illinois Excited to Take MAHG Classes This Summer at AU
ASHLAND, Ohio, April 19 (TNSres) -- Ashland University issued the following news: Dan Hogan is excited to start his in-person classes this summer at Ashland University. "I'm registering for some really interesting classes on Race and the 14th Amendment and From the Schoolhouse to the Courthouse," said Hogan, who will be working toward a Master of American History and Government (MAHG) degree. "I'm excited to see what other course offerings are available in upcoming semesters." Hogan, a high s  more
JDRF Celebrates Research Award Winners and Recognizes Type 1 Diabetes Research Leaders
NEW YORK, April 19 (TNSres) -- JDRF, a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, issued the following news release: JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, proudly presented awards to five outstanding leaders in T1D research whose impact has pushed JDRF's mission forward. Award recipients include: * Linda DiMeglio, M.D. and Moshe Phillip, M.D., co-recipients, George Eisenbarth Award for Type 1 Diabetes Prevention * Colin Dayan, M.D.,   more
JDRF Presents Dr. Colin Dayan With the 2023 JDRF Rumbough Award
NEW YORK, April 19 (TNSres) -- JDRF, a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, issued the following news release: * * * Award recognizes outstanding efforts in type 1 diabetes research * * * JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, proudly announces Colin Dayan, M.D., Ph.D., as the recipient of the 2023 JDRF Rumbough Award in recognition of his remarkable accomplishments in T1D research. The JDRF David Rumbough Award acknowledges   more
JDRF Presents Dr. Kirstine Bell With 2023 Dr. Robert Goldstein Award
NEW YORK, April 19 (TNSres) -- JDRF, a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, issued the following news release: * * * Award recognizes outstanding efforts in type 1 diabetes research * * * JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, proudly announces Kirstine Bell, Ph.D., as the recipient of the 2023 Dr. Robert Goldstein Award in recognition of her notable contributions to T1D research. Named for Dr. Robert Goldstein, who played a k  more
JDRF Presents Dr. Linda DiMeglio With the 2023 George Eisenbarth Award for Prevention Research
NEW YORK, April 18 (TNSres) -- JDRF, a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, issued the following news release: * * * Award recognizes outstanding efforts in type 1 diabetes research * * * JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, proudly announces Dr. Linda DiMeglio as co-recipient of the 2023 George Eisenbarth Award for Type 1 Diabetes Prevention in recognition of her leadership in prevention research. Named after esteemed rese  more
JDRF Presents Dr. Moshe Phillip With the 2023 George Eisenbarth Award for Prevention Research
NEW YORK, April 18 (TNSres) -- JDRF, a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, issued the following news release: * * * Award recognizes outstanding efforts in type 1 diabetes research * * * JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, proudly announces Dr. Moshe Phillip as co-recipient of the 2023 George Eisenbarth Award for Type 1 Diabetes Prevention in recognition of his leadership in prevention research. Named after esteemed resea  more
JDRF Presents Dr. Viral Shah With the 2023 Mary Tyler Moore and S. Robert Levine, M.D., Excellence in Clinical Research Award
NEW YORK, April 19 (TNSres) -- JDRF, a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, issued the following news release: * * * Award recognizes outstanding efforts in type 1 diabetes research * * * JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, proudly announces Dr. Viral Shah as the recipient of the 2023 Mary Tyler Moore and S. Robert Levine, M.D., Excellence in Clinical Research Award for his leadership and achievements in T1D research. The a  more
K-State Researchers Chosen as 2023 AAAS Fellows
MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 19 (TNSres) -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Kansas State University scientists Alice Boyle, Elizabeth Guertal and Raj Khosla have been selected as members of the 2023 American Association for the Advancement of Science, or AAAS, fellows. Boyle, Guertal and Khosla join 502 scientists, engineers and innovators recognized in the 2023 fellows class for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements. Boyle, associate professor of  more
Lancaster University: Children in the North at Greater Risk of Entering Care - New Report
LANCASTER, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- Lancaster University issued the following news: A new report has revealed the pound sterling25 billion burden of children in care which has been placed on stretched services in the North of England. Published by Health Equity North on behalf of the Child of the North All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG), the report, co-authored by Lancaster University researchers, shows the disproportionately high rates of children in care in the North compared to its s  more
Lancaster University: Future Cyber Skills Put to the Test at Inaugural National Cyber Force 'Hackathon'
LANCASTER, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- Lancaster University issued the following news: Lancaster University has teamed up with the National Cyber Force (NCF) to deliver a trailblazing 'hackathon' event for cyber experts of the future. The event, the first of its kind delivered by the NCF, saw some of the North West's brightest young cyber talent put to the test. Held within cutting-edge computer labs at Lancaster University on Friday, April 12, the hackathon is one of the first major initia  more
Law Society: Two in Three People Across England and Wales Have Faced Legal Problems
LONDON, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Law Society issued the following news release: New research by the Law Society and the Legal Services Board reveals that two-thirds of adults in England and Wales (66%) have experienced at least one legal issue in the last four years. The Legal Needs Survey 2023* looks at the legal issues and needs of individuals across England and Wales. It found: * The most common legal issues are related to: - Employment, finance, welfare and benefits (28%) - Wil  more
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Unraveling Mysteries of Consecutive Atmospheric River Events
WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following article on April 18, 2024: * * * Berkeley Lab scientists are investigating the characteristics and impacts of back-to-back atmospheric river events * * * By Julie Bobyock In California's 2022-2023 winter season, the state faced nine atmospheric rivers (ARs) that led to extreme flooding, landslides, and power outages - the longest duration of continuous AR conditions in  more
Linfield University: Ivan Galicia Sixto Earns Fulbright U.S. Student Award for 2024-25
MCMINNVILLE, Oregon, April 19 (TNSres) -- Linfield University issued the following news: Linfield University's Ivan Galicia Sixto has received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. As a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant, he will support the teaching of English in Peru during the 2024-25 academic year. The Linfield student will earn his bachelor's degree from Linfield in May 2024. He is majoring in Spanish and sec  more
Loughborough University Project Helps Further Develop Nanogenerators for 'Smart Clothing'
LOUGHBOROUGH, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: A Loughborough University project is helping in the drive to develop nanogenerator technology which can lead to "affordable" clothing capable of sensing how healthy we are. Academics within the University's Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering hope their recent technological advancements can help them create clothing that will help measure activity levels and  more
March Retail Sales Get Short-Lived Boost From Early Easter Holiday, Reports Circana
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 19 (TNSres) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: In March 2024, U.S. retail sales revenue and unit demand, including both discretionary general merchandise and consumer packaged goods (CPG), grew 2% compared to the same month last year. However, retail sales during the week ending April 6, 2024 declined across all retail segments when compared to the week of E  more
MARSH MCLENNAN REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTS
NEW YORK, April 19 (TNSres) -- Marsh McLennan, a provider of professional services, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. John Doyle, President and CEO, said: "We had a terrific start to the year, reflecting continued momentum across our business. For the quarter, we generated 9% underlyi  more
Mass General Brigham: Researchers Reduce Bias in Pathology AI Algorithms Using Foundation Models
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 19 (TNSres) -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release: * * * Findings of substantial variability in pathology AI models' performance based on race, insurance type and age group serve as a "call to action" to researchers and regulators to improve medical equity Large foundation models that incorporate a richer level of detail may mitigate disparities between different demographic groups and enhance model accuracy. * * * Advanced artificial intelli  more
MASSPIRG: New Report - Innovative Companies Show How to Eliminate Single-Use Plastic Packaging
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release: For decades, consumers have found it difficult to avoid plastic packaging, despite the rising toll of plastic pollution on our health, wildlife and environment. Now, a new wave of businesses -- including some in the Boston area -- is successfully eliminating single-use plastic packaging via refill stores, returnable packaging and product innovations. Leading up to Ea  more
McGill University: Clearing the Air - Wind Farms More Land Efficient Than Previously Thought
MONTREAL, Quebec, April 19 (TNSres) -- McGill University issued the following news release: Wind power is a source of energy that is both affordable and renewable. However, decision-makers have been reluctant to invest in wind energy due to a perception that wind farms require a lot of land compared to electric power plants driven by fossil fuels. Research led by McGill University and based on the assessment of the land-use of close to 320 wind farms in the U.S. (the largest study of its kind)  more
McGill University: Divisive Diagnosis Raised in George Floyd Case Under Scrutiny
MONTREAL, Quebec, April 19 (TNSres) -- McGill University issued the following news release: A movement to discredit a controversial medical diagnosis is being bolstered by a new study out of McGill University. Excited delirium describes a state of agitation, aggression, and distress and has become a common defense to counter charges of police brutality. In the case of George Floyd, the syndrome was initially used as a legal defense for the Minneapolis police officer charged in his death. In "M  more
McMaster University: The Foundation for a Better Tomorrow - Future of Canada Project Concludes Three-Year Pilot
HAMILTON, Ontario, April 18 (TNSres) -- McMaster University issued the following news: By Kaleigh Wisman McMaster's Future of Canada Project (FCP), which began in 2020 following a $5 million gift from Chancellor Emeritus L.R. "Red" Wilson, has concluded its three-year pilot term. Exploring topics that included healthcare, Indigenous Reconciliation, democratic resilience, senior well-being, and systemic racism, the FCP supported work that aimed to encourage the development of a better Canada -  more
McMaster Welcomes Federal Support for Research, Innovation and Fostering Canadian Talent in Budget 2024
HAMILTON, Ontario, April 18 (TNSres) -- McMaster University issued the following news on April 17, 2024: McMaster University welcomes measures in Tuesday's federal budget that acknowledge the vital role universities play as engines of innovation, economic growth and meaningful progress in the face of global challenges, as well as an incubator for a new generation of talent and leadership in Canada. The budget, announced by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, includes an investment of more tha  more
Michigan Education Dept. Issues Memo on 2024 Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Public Reporting of Data
LANSING, Michigan, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memorandum on April 18, 2024: * * * TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Dr. Michele A. Harmala, Deputy Superintendent, Division of Educator Excellence, Career Technical Education, Special Education, and Administrative Law SUBJECT: 2024 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Public Reporting of Data Fe  more
Minn. Employment & Economic Development Dept.: Minnesota Gains 11,000 Jobs and 3,000 Workers in March
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news on April 18, 2024: Minnesota posted strong job and labor force growth in March, according to information released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The state gained an estimated 11,000 jobs in the last month on a seasonally adjusted basis, up 0.4%, with the private sector up roughly 8,000 jobs, up 0.3%. Minnesota's la  more
Mississauga Prunes Process to Deliver Better Forestry Services
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, April 19 (TNSres) -- The city of Mississauga issued the following news release: The City of Mississauga is taking significant steps to refine its forestry services by streamlining processes, eliminating the backlog of work orders and elevating the quality-of-service delivery in its forestry division. Last week, the City's Forestry team presented a Corporate Report (https://pub-mississauga.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=53602#page=26) at the General Committe  more
Moffitt Researchers Discover New Therapeutic Target for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
TAMPA, Florida, April 19 (TNSres) -- Moffitt Cancer Center issued the following news release: Non-small cell lung cancer accounts for nearly 85% of all lung cancer cases. Targeted immunotherapy is a common treatment, but it does not work for everyone. However, a new Moffitt Cancer Center (https://www.moffitt.org/) study published in the journal Immunity offers insight into how lung cancer cells evade the protective immune system, potentially opening a door for novel antibody-based immunotherapi  more
Moog Inc. to Announce Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Earnings Webcast on April 26, 2024
EAST AURORA, New York, April 19 (TNSres) -- Moog Inc., a manufacturer and integrator of precision control components and systems, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) will release its second quarter fiscal 2024 earnings on Friday, April 26, 2024. In conjunction with this release Pat Roche, CEO, and Jennifer Walter, CFO, will host a conference call beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET, which will be simultaneously broadcast live online. Listeners can acce  more
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Pulse Survey Reveals Bullish Sentiment Despite Drop in Optimism
NEW YORK, April 19 (TNSres) -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management today announced results from its quarterly individual investor pulse survey: * Bullishness remained steady. Three out of five investors (60%) are bullish this quarter--consistent with last quarter. * Fewer investors are optimistic about the economy. Roughly half (53%) agree that the Fed will be able to execute a "s  more
Mount Holyoke College: Professor Becky Wai-Ling Packard Named AAAS Fellow
SOUTH HADLEY, Massachusetts, April 19 (TNSres) -- Mount Holyoke College issued the following news: Becky Wai-Ling Packard, Mary E. Woolley professor of psychology and education, has been recognized as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world's largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals. Packard's research has examined the complex pathways of first-generation, low-income community college transfer students, many of wh  more
Murdoch University: Rare Disease Network to Help Solve the Health System's Hardest Cases
PERTH, Australia, April 18 (TNSres) -- Murdoch University issued the following news: A new network of Western Australian and international rare disease experts is being formed to develop precision medicines for the trickiest - and sometimes undiagnosed - cases across our hospital system. Affecting around 500,000 children in Australia, rare diseases are the biggest killer of children in developed countries with 95% of the approximately 7,000 known rare diseases not having an approved therapy. T  more
Murdoch University: Research Sheds Light on Elusive Marine Predator
PERTH, Australia, April 19 (TNSres) -- Murdoch University issued the following news: Researchers have discovered new white shark behaviours by attaching smart tags and cameras to their fins, revealing never-before-seen details of the lives of the elusive creatures. While the team's previous research uncovered white sharks hunting for seals in kelp forests, the latest research revealed the white shark adapts its behaviour to suit the specific habitat it is encountered in. The paper was a part   more
N.C. State: 6 Faculty Members Elected as AAAS Fellows
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 19 (TNSres) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: Six North Carolina State University faculty members have been elected as Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Jose Alonso, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor of Plant and Microbial Biology, elected for distinguished contributions to the field of plant biology, particularly in using recombineering approaches to understand the molecular  more
N.Y. Labor Dept.: NYS Private Sector Employment Up 19,300 Jobs in March 2024
ALBANY, New York, April 19 (TNSres) -- The New York State Department of Labor issued the following news on April 18, 2024: According to preliminary seasonally adjusted figures released today by the New York State Department of Labor, the number of private sector jobs in New York State increased over the month by 19,300, or 0.2%, to 8,348,300 in March 2024. The number of private sector jobs in the U.S. increased by 0.2% in March 2024. New York State's private sector jobs (not seasonally adjuste  more
Nature Conservation Council: River Report Has Answer to Stop Fish Kills But Will Government Listen?
CHIPPENDALE, Australia, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Nature Conservation Council issued the following news release: The Nature Conservation Council of New South Wales (NCC), the state's leading environmental advocacy organisation, has welcomed the release of the Connectivity Expert Panel's interim report aimed at securing more water for the Darling/Baaka River, and urged Minister Jackson to accept its recommendations in full. According to the report, the time for excuses is over and we need to tak  more
NETL Director Marianne Walck Elected 2023 American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news: The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has elected NETL Director Marianne Walck as a 2023 AAAS Fellow for distinguished contributions and technical excellence in geophysics, earth sciences and energy and climate science; strategic leadership at two national laboratories; and unwavering diversity, equity and inclusion leadership a  more
New Report Documents Lower Suicidal Ideation, Suicidal Planning, and Attempts on College Campuses Implementing The Jed Foundation's Comprehensive Mental Health Approach
NEW YORK, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Jed Foundation issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: * * * Students are 25% less likely to report a suicide attempt, 13% less likely to report suicidal planning, have lower average anxiety and depression scores, and are more likely to graduate. * * * The Jed Foundation (JED), a leading nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation's teens and young adults, released a new report today revealing a significant decl  more
Newhouse School: Loneliness Can Lead to Mental, Physical Health Issues - What PR Can Do
SYRACUSE, New York, April 19 (TNSres) -- Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications issued the following news: How much have the pandemic, political divisions in our communities and other factors increased isolation and depression? New research by Newhouse School graduate student Amy Barone discovers loneliness might be the key factor that leads to physical and mental health problems. Barone, who also teaches in the writing studies, rhetoric and composition department in th  more
NOAA Fisheries Denies Request for Emergency Action on Bering Sea Chinook Salmon Bycatch
WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSres) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Alaska Regional Office issued the following feature story: * * * Petition did not meet criteria necessary for emergency action * * * NOAA Fisheries denied a request for emergency action to institute a cap of zero on Chinook salmon bycatch in the Bering Sea pollock fishery. The request was submitted on January 17, 2024. It effectively asked Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to close the Bering Sea polloc  more
Nubank and Mastercard Exclusive Study Reveals Path to Advancing Beyond Access Toward Financial Health
SAO PAULO, Brazil, April 19 (TNSres) -- Mastercard issued the following news release: SAO PAULO, BR & PURCHASE, NY Analysis of pseudonymized and aggregated data from 3.6 million Nubank customers illustrates drivers and barriers along the journey to long-term financial health Today, Nubank and Mastercard released findings from a study measuring the financial inclusion impact on individuals, including some who have historically been on the margins of the traditional banking system in Brazil.1 T  more
Nuclear Industry Association: Unparalleled Economic Benefits of Hinkley Point C Shows Need for Sizewell C
LONDON, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Nuclear Industry Association issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: * * * * Britain's biggest net zero project, Hinkley Point C, has delivered pound sterling5.3 billion in investment to the South West * 1,300 apprentices trained so far, and 30,000 more training places available at Hinkley * Sizewell C, a replica of Hinkley Point C, will bring similar economic boost to East of England * * * New figures released today show the hugely po  more
Nurturing Student Curiosity on Earth Day & Beyond With Resources From Discovery Education
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 19 (TNSres) -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: Discovery Education--the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital resources nurture student curiosity and drive deeper engagement in instruction--presents educators a wide array of new, free digital resources designed to nurture student curiosity about the natural world on Earth Day and beyond. The Earth Day resources from Discovery Educ  more
NYU Langone's Perlmutter Cancer Center Earns Redesignation as a Comprehensive Cancer Center From the National Cancer Institute
NEW YORK, April 19 (TNSres) -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: NYU Langone Health's Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center has once again been designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center, the highest-ranking awarded by the National Cancer Institute and further validation that it provides state-of-the-art, research-based approaches to preventing, detecting, and treating cancer. Perlmutter Cancer Center is on  more
NYU: Child Labor Trafficking Is Ensnaring Both US- and Foreign-Born, Study Finds
NEW YORK, April 19 (TNSres) -- New York University issued the following news release: Labor trafficking affects children in industries ranging from domestic work to forced criminality, entertainment, and agriculture. Child labor trafficking remains a "largely hidden" phenomenon that imperils economically and socially vulnerable youth in the US, encompassing 58% of youth who are from other countries and 42% who are American citizens, a new study conducted with support from the National Institut  more
Occidental College: Professor John McCormack Named AAAS Fellow
LOS ANGELES, California, April 19 (TNSres) -- Occidental College issued the following news: Professor of Biology John McCormack, director and curator of Occidental College's Moore Lab of Zoology, has been selected as a 2023 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow, a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community. He is the 11th Occidental faculty member to receive this honor since 1911 and the first Occidental faculty member to be selected since 1980. "I  more
Oil Change International: In Response to the Scottish Government's Announcement It Will Scrap Its Commitment to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 75% by 2030
WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSres) -- Oil Change International issued the following statement on April 18, 2024: * * * In response to the Scottish Government's announcement it will scrap its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030, Rosemary Harris, Oil Change International Senior Campaigner for North Sea phase out, said: "At a time when governments must ramp up their climate efforts, the Scottish Government's backtracking is a catastrophic betrayal. Once a UK leader on climate  more
Oregonians Applaud Public Lands Rule Emphasizing Conservation and Recreation
BEND, Oregon, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: * * * State Leaders Urge Swift Action to Conserve Public Lands, Preserve Cultural Resources, and Protect Wildlife Habitat * * * Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released its final "Public Lands Rule" putting conservation, wildlife habitat, and cultural resource protection on equal footing with extractive uses like oil and gas development for the first time in over 40 years. The P  more
OSHA: Department of Labor Releases 2023 Injury, Illness Data
WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release: * * * Agency continues effort to increase employer compliance * * * The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released 2023 injury and illness data collected under the agency's new Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses regulation, published July 2023. The data include specific information submit  more
Oxford Economics: Global Trade Education - The Role of Private Philanthropy
OXFORD, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- Oxford Economics, a corporate, financial and government decision-makers and thought leaders adviser, issued the following news release: * * * Global Trade Education: The role of private philanthropy The expansion of international trade has brought economic growth and prosperity to large parts of the developing world. Achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals will depend on how countries manage their participation in global trade. An impo  more
Planned Surgery Wait Times Longest on Record: AMA Report
BARTON, Australia, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Australian Medical Association issued the following news release: Planned surgery wait times in Australia's public hospitals are now the longest on record, and emergency departments remain strangled by access block. The Australian Medical Association today released its annual Public Hospital Report Card and has written to health ministers ahead of their meeting today, saying the findings highlight the need for governments to take further action to ad  more
Progress Michigan: Poll Highlight - Michiganders Want More Light in Lansing
LANSING, Michigan, April 19 (TNSres) -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following news release: Earlier this month, Progress Michigan released the April issue of Lake Effect, a monthly poll tracking public opinion about a variety of issues and political figures. In light of recently introduced transparency reforms in Lansing, polling shows a strong majority of Michigand  more
Property Council Calls for Action on Looming Apartment Crisis
SYDNEY, Australia, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Property Council of Australia issued the following news release: The Property Council of Australia's Queensland Division has joined the chorus of industry bodies calling for action on Brisbane's apartment supply crisis. Independent research commissioned by the Property Council of Australia shows that without government intervention Brisbane's apartment supply will plummet. This research raises serious concerns over the future of Brisbane's apartment  more
RAA Issues First Quarter 2024 Workforce Report
WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Regional Airline Association issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: The Regional Airline Association (RAA), which represents 16 U.S. airlines that collectively offer the only source of air service to more than two-thirds of the nation's airports, announced its first quarter workforce report today. RAA President & CEO Faye Malarkey Black offered this statement about the report: "Let me be very clear: an abrupt, temporary hiring disruption - dri  more
Rand Issues Commentary to The Boston Globe: Why Won't Health Insurance Companies Pay for New Drugs?
SANTA MONICA, California, April 19 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following commentary to The Boston Globe on April 18, 2024: * * * This commentary originally appeared on The Boston Globe on April 10, 2024. * * * Why Won't Health Insurance Companies Pay for New Drugs? By Zachary Predmore On January 6, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval for a new treatment for Alzheimer's: Leqembi, a drug that may slow the disease's progression. And yet mere hours after its ap  more
Rand Issues Commentary: In the Congo - Applying Research to Issues of Poverty and Servitude
SANTA MONICA, California, April 19 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following commentary on April 17, 2024: * * * In the Congo: Applying Research to Issues of Poverty and Servitude By Marie Jones The Congo faces a series of seemingly intractable issues that have left much of its population in poverty and servitude to multinational mining interests, but international engagement and research could help. A complex and protracted crisis marked by political instability, armed conflict, human rights a  more
Rand Issues Commentary: What Could Liquid Biopsy Do for Oncology in the UK and What Is Needed to Realise Its Potential?
SANTA MONICA, California, April 19 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following commentary on April 17, 2024: * * * What Could Liquid Biopsy Do for Oncology in the UK and What Is Needed to Realise Its Potential? By Mark Cabling and Sonja Marjanovic Cancer is a major global health burden causing 10 million deaths in 2020. In the UK, there are nearly 375,000 new cancer cases per year, almost half caught only at later stages, and only a 50 percent 10-year survival rate. The ability to detect and diagn  more
RIBA Announces Honorary Fellows 2024
LONDON, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Royal Institute of British Architects issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today (18 April 2024) announced nine new RIBA Honorary Fellows. These are awarded every year to non-architects who have made a significant contribution to architecture. The RIBA Honorary Fellows 2024 are: Sofie De Caigny, Director Flanders Architecture Institute As Director of the Flanders Architecture Inst  more
Ribbon Communications Announces Time Change for Reporting First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
PLANO, Texas, April 19 (TNSres) -- Ribbon Communications Operating Co. issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications technology and IP optical networking solutions to many of the world's largest service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure operators to modernize and protect their networks, today announced a time change to its first quarter 2024 financial results and conference call. R  more
Rochester Institute of Technology: Andre Hudson Named AAAS Fellow
ROCHESTER, New York, April 19 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: RIT College of Science Dean Andre Hudson has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), as announced by the organization's council. Hudson was honored for "distinguished contributions to the field of amino acid biochemistry and for incorporating principles of DEI into research practices to advance pluralism in STEM education through particip  more
Rochester Institute of Technology: Engineering Professor Becomes Part of SMART Hub to Improve Wireless Spectrum Accessibility
ROCHESTER, New York, April 19 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: The wireless spectrum has become very crowded real estate, and work is underway through a new technology research center to improve spectrum access, co-existence, and security. Addressing these challenges will require new technology applications and resources, said Alireza Vahid of Rochester Institute of Technology. Vahid is one of the university representatives on the Spectrum Manage  more
Rochester Institute of Technology: New Microplastics Research Hub Aims to Unravel Health Impact in Changing Climate
ROCHESTER, New York, April 19 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: A new Rochester-based research center will study the lifecycle of microplastics, including its origin as plastic waste, distribution, and movement in the Great Lakes freshwater ecosystem. The research will also focus on how climate change could intensify the environmental and health threats posed by microplastics. The Lake Ontario Center for Microplastics and Human Health in a Changin  more
Rockefeller University: Newly Discovered Brain Pathway Sheds Light on Addiction
NEW YORK, April 19 (TNSres) -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: Drugs like morphine and cocaine fundamentally warp the brain's reward system--creating the urge to use while, simultaneously, throwing natural urges to eat and drink off-kilter. Now, scientists from The Rockefeller University and Mount Sinai have identified, for the first time, a common reward pathway that may serve as a hub for rearranging such fundamental priorities. The findings, published in Science, shed ligh  more
Roosevelt Institute: Breaking Down Neoliberalism's Cultural Fallout and the Right's Cultural Revolution
NEW YORK, April 19 (TNSres) -- Roosevelt Institute, an organization that focuses on corporate and public power, labor and wages and the economics of race and gender inequality, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: * * * New Roosevelt Institute report explores the cultural wreckage of neoliberalism, cultural counterreactions to the ideology, the post-neoliberal Right's success in harnessing widespread dissatisfaction, and potential pathways forward for progressives * * * Mount  more
Royal Australasian College of Physicians: New Research Finds Less Than Half of Fibromyalgia Patients are Using Evidence-Based Medication to Help Manage Symptoms Due to High Costs
SYDNEY, Australia, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Royal Australasian College of Physicians issued the following news release: Findings from a new research study published today in the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)'s Internal Medicine Journal (IMJ) highlight that less than half, only 48.5% of fibromyalgia patients are using evidence-based medication to address symptoms and manage chronic pain flare-ups. Researchers examined medical chart records of 474 fibromyalgia patients across a  more
Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences: Scientists Call for a European Institute for AI in Science
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, April 19 (TNSres) -- Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * A group of renowned scientists have advised European Commissioners on the use of AI in science. According to the advice, artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionise scientific discovery, accelerate research progress, boost innovation and improve researchers' productivity. * * * The scientists involved with the advice were nominated by academies throu  more
Rutgers Board of Governors Approves Blau Wellness Center and Mental Health Fellowships
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 19 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Rutgers alumnus Allan Blau has dedicated his life to helping young adults and adolescents with significant emotional and psychiatric challenges. "At every turn, I've asked, 'How would I respond if these children were my own - regardless of financial factors?'" said Blau, a renowned clinician and pioneer in special education who earned his Rutgers undergraduate degree in 1963. "This mindset has consist  more
Salk Professor Satchin Panda Named 2023 AAAS Fellow
LA JOLLA, California, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: Salk Institute Professor Satchidananda Panda has been named a 2023 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world's largest general scientific society and publisher of the journal Science. Panda is among 502 new AAAS Fellows spanning 24 scientific disciplines who were nominated by their peers for their distinguished efforts to advance scien  more
Salt Lake Chamber: Utah's Economy Continues to Advance With Low Unemployment and Strong Labor Market
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Salt Lake Chamber issued the following news: The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the University of Utah's Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has released the March 2024 Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard to inform business leaders' understanding of Utah's economy. This tool prioritizes key data on the state's economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers. "At the end of this first quarter, we see Utah's economy continuing   more
Scottish Brain Sciences Opens New St Andrews Research Hub
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of St. Andrews issued the following news: A collaboration with the University of St Andrews and Roche Diagnostics has opened the way to the first blood tests for Alzheimer's disease in its early stages, to be carried out in Scotland. Researchers working in the new Scottish Brain Sciences (SBS) laboratory at the University of St Andrews Eden Campus innovation hub are bringing the first equipment of its kind on stream to analyse blood sa  more
SEMI APPLAUDS CHIPS PROGRAM OFFICE PROGRESS TO DIVERSIFY U.S. SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY WORKFORCE
MILPITAS, California, April 18 (TNSres) -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: The SEMI Foundation, the arm of SEMI dedicated to supporting economic opportunity for workers and the sustained growth of the microelectronics industry by creating pathways and opportunities for job seekers, today applauded strides made by the CHIPS Program Office to diversify the U.S. semiconductor industry wor  more
Seven UB Researchers Elected AAAS Fellows
BUFFALO, New York, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * AAAS is the world's largest general scientific society; past fellows include Thomas Edison, W.E.B DuBois * * * Seven University at Buffalo scholars have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), which is the world's largest general scientific society and publisher of the journal Science. The honor is bestowed   more
Severe Drought Worsening Humanitarian and Environmental Crisis in Southern Africa, New European Commission Report Shows
ISPRA, Italy, April 19 (TNSres) -- The European Commission's Joint Research Center issued the following news: Southern Africa is currently facing an extreme environmental and humanitarian crisis as a severe drought takes a stronger hold on the region. Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi have officially declared states of emergency. From October 2023 to March 2024, rising temperatures and a severe lack of precipitation have intensified and expanded progressively across Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Nam  more
Sikh Youth Bullied at Alarming Rates, Per New Sikh Coalition Report
NEW YORK, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Sikh Coalition issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Today, the Sikh Coalition reveals the organization's landmark study: Where Are You Really From: A National Sikh School Climate Report. The report is available online here, with key findings and other resources consolidated at thesikh.co/WAYRF. The new report is the Sikh Coalition's first comprehensive report on the experiences of Sikh youth since the organization's 2014 report Go Home, Terro  more
South Florida Water Management District: Upgraded Measuring Standard Improves Accuracy of Water Level Data
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, April 19 (TNSres) -- The South Florida Water Management District issued the following news: The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is upgrading the reference system used to measure water elevations. Water elevation readings, also known as water level readings, will soon be reported in the newer North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88) instead of the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD 29). The SFWMD will shift from displaying water eleva  more
Spring Break Brings More Than 1.2 Million Travelers to RDU
MORRISVILLE, North Carolina, April 19 (TNSres) -- Raleigh-Durham International Airport issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Passenger traffic at RDU got a significant boost in March, with spring break getaways bringing more than 1.2 million travelers through the airport - an increase of 24.7 percent above February of this year and a 6.9 percent increase above March 2023. "The boost in passenger traffic during spring break indicates it will be a busy summer travel season," said   more
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Metabolic Health Before Vaccination Determines Effectiveness of Anti-Flu Response
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 19 (TNSres) -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have shown that improving metabolic health in obese mice before vaccination, but not after, protects against influenza virus. Metabolic health (normal blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels, among other factors) influences the effectiveness of influenza vaccinations. Vaccination is known to be less ef  more
Stony Brook University Faculty Members Named AAAS Fellows
STONY BROOK, New York, April 19 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: Stony Brook University's Judith "Judi" Brown Clarke, Anatoly I. Frenkel, and Richard K. Larson were recently named 2023 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellows. According to the Council of the AAAS, election as a Fellow honors "members whose efforts on behalf of the advancement of science, or its applications, are scientifically or   more
Student Housing Asking Rents Reach New High, Reports Yardi Matrix
SANTA BARBARA, California, April 19 (TNSres) -- Yardi Matrix, a part of Yardi Systems, issued the following news release: Preleasing at Yardi 200 schools hit 67.7 percent in March, exceeding last year's pace by 2.4 percent, while rent growth accelerated to six percent, according to the latest Yardi(R) Matrix National Student Housing Report. As of March, the average rent reached $895 per bedroom, marking an all-time high for the sector. A total of 41 universities had double-digit rent growth, w  more
Technical University of Denmark: Annual Report 2023 - Deficit Has Turned to Surplus
KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: DTU's annual report for 2023 shows a surplus of 79 million DKK. This marks an improvement since 2022 and is attributed to declining energy prices, increased financial revenues, and internal adjustments. DTU's annual report for 2023 has just been released, revealing a surplus of 79 million DKK for the university. The result exceeds expectations and is primarily due to a series of improve  more
Thomas Jefferson University: National Cancer Institute Designates Jefferson's Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center as a Comprehensive Cancer Center
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 19 (TNSres) -- Thomas Jefferson University issued the following news on April 18, 2024: * * * As part of the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center Research Consortium, Thomas Jefferson University and Drexel University have partnered to transform breakthrough research into life-changing cancer treatments * * * Today, Jefferson announced that its Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (SKCC) has earned a National Cancer Institute (NCI) "Comprehensive" Cancer Center designation, th  more
Three UC Santa Cruz Faculty Members Named 2023 AAAS Fellows
SANTA CRUZ, California, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Mike Pena and Allison Arteaga Soergel Three UC Santa Cruz faculty members have been named 2023 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the world's largest general scientific societies and publisher of the Science family of journals. They are Diane Gifford-Gonzalez, emerita distinguished research professor of anthropology; longtime  more
TU/e Strengthens Key Semicon Position With Future Chips Flagship
EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, April 19 (TNSres) -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * At TU/e, more than 700 researchers from 25 research groups work on semicon and this number is expected to grow significantly. * * * In the coming years, TU/e will expand its key position in Dutch academia in the field of semiconductors with its Future Chips flagship. The outcome of Project Beethoven - 2.5 billion in Dutch investments in the chip sector - is an important stimul  more
TUM Strengthens Strategic Scientific Cooperation in China
MUNICH, Germany, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is strengthening its cooperation with China in climate change, sustainability, and health research areas. During a trip to Beijing, Shenzhen, and Shanghai, TUM President Prof. Thomas F. Hofmann signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the flagship partner university Tsinghua. The TUM delegation also visited other universities, companies, and   more
Two UArizona Astronomy Researchers Named AAAS Fellows
TUCSON, Arizona, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: By Niranjana Rajalakshmi, University Communications Two University of Arizona faculty members have been elected 2023 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world's largest general scientific society, which includes more than 250 affiliated societies and academies of science, serving 10 million individuals. The newest class of AAAS Fellows, announced Thursday, in  more
Two UChicago Scholars Elected as 2023 American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: Two members of the University of Chicago faculty have been elected as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community. Profs. Guangbin Dong and Benoit Roux have made breakthroughs in organic synthetic chemistry and biophysics. They join the 2023 class, announced April 18, which includes scientists, engineers and innovato  more
Two University of Utah Health Professors Selected as AAAS Fellows
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: University of Utah Health professors Amy Barrios, PhD, and H. Joseph Yost, PhD, have been elected as Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), a lifetime honor that celebrates their excellence in research and commitment to mentoring the next generation of scientists. Yost and Barrios join a distinguished cadre of AAAS Fellows at the U, including Nancy Son  more
Two UW Researchers Named AAAS Fellows
SEATTLE, Washington, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Washington issued the following news release: Two University of Washington researchers have been named AAAS Fellows, according to an April 18 announcement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. They are among 502 newly elected fellows from around the world, who are recognized for their "scientifically and socially distinguished achievements" in science and engineering. A tradition dating back to 1874, election as   more
U of I Biology Professor Named 2023 AAAS Fellow
MOSCOW, Idaho, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: University of Idaho Professor Adam Jones has been named a 2023 fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). According to information provided by AAAS, the national honor recognizes Jones for his "distinguished contributions to the field of evolutionary biology, particularly for advancing the theory and quantification of sexual selection and the evolution of the genetic ar  more
U.N. World Food Programme: Timor-Leste Facing High Food Insecurity, Latest Report Warns
DILI, Timor-Leste, April 19 (TNSres) -- The United Nations World Food Programme issued the following news release: Timor-Leste's second round of Integrated Phase Classification (IPC) Acute Food Insecurity analysis published today reveals the fragility and deteriorating levels of food insecurity in twelve out of fourteen municipalities in Timor-Leste, amid the highest inflation rate in a decade and successive climate shocks and soaring food prices. An estimated 360,000 people, around one in fou  more
U.S. Election Assistance Commission Releases 'Voting Experiences Since HAVA: Perspectives of People With Disabilities,' Conducted in Partnership With Rutgers University
WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Election Assistance Commission issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: * * * 20-Year Retrospective Finds HAVA has Improved Voting Experiences of People with Disabilities * * * Today, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) - in partnership with Rutgers University - released a new report examining how the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) impacted the voting experiences of voters with disabilities, since enacted in 2002. In 2020, an esti  more
U.S. Embassy Doha Launches 'Spring of Jazz' Concert Series
DOHA, Qatar, April 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Embassy in Qatar issued the following news on April 18, 2024: This April and May, U.S. Embassy Doha will honor the musical tradition and power of jazz with the exceptional U.S. talents of SUPERNOVA and BIRCKHEAD. Guests will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich diversity of the genre with a variety of musical events hosted around Qatar. U.S. Ambassador to Qatar Timmy Davis emphasized that "The Spring of Jazz celebrates the transforma  more
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Partners Announce Innovative Cloning Advancements for Black-Footed Ferret Conservation
DENVER, Colorado, April 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its genetic research partners announce the birth of two new black-footed ferret clones - known as Noreen and Antonia - and are providing an update on their latest efforts to breed previously cloned black-footed ferret, Elizabeth Ann. Noreen was born at the National Black-footed Ferret Conservation Center in Colora  more
UC Santa Cruz Researchers Receive Grants for Early-Stage Technology Innovations and Climate Action Solutions
SANTA CRUZ, California, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Elisa Smith Eight UC Santa Cruz research teams focusing on some of the most pressing issues of our time, such as cancer detection, data encryption, and climate change, received more than $350,000 in awards as part of this year's Innovation Catalyst Grant program, administered by the university's Innovation & Business Engagement Hub. The Innovation Catalyst Grant program he  more
UC-Riverside: Solving Antibiotic and Pesticide Resistance With Infectious Worms
RIVERSIDE, California, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * UCR scientist wins $1.9 million to decode nematodes' attack strategies * * * To study how parasites evolve to break the defenses of their hosts, the National Institutes of Health has granted UC Riverside nematologist Simon "Niels" Groen a $1.9 million Outstanding Investigator Award. Roundworm parasites infect humans, livestock, and crop plants. Insights into why certain  more
UC-San Francisco: Gene Therapy Is Halting Cancer. Can It Work Against Brain Tumors?
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Grant of up to $11 million will fund a clinical trial at UCSF that uses a smarter new CAR-T guided by precision technology. * * * A type of gene therapy called CAR-T that has extended survival for thousands of patients with leukemia and other blood cancers is being adapted at UC San Francisco to treat people with glioblastoma, the most common and deadly a  more
UC-San Francisco: What Makes You Cough When Something Goes Down the Wrong Pipe?
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Scientists at UCSF have identified cells in the throat that sense when fluid is aspirated, or acid is regurgitated. The work could one day help prevent pneumonia and treat chronic cough. * * * When a mouthful of water goes down the wrong pipe - heading toward a healthy person's lungs instead of their gut - they start coughing uncontrollably. That's becaus  more
UCalgary Researchers Quantify the Connection Between Homelessness and Mental Health Disorders
CALGARY, Alberta, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Calgary issued the following news release: * * * Researchers say the findings point to the vital need for specific interventions to support the mental health needs of the unhoused * * * Health-care professionals who work with people experiencing homelessness know many of the people may also be living with a mental health disorder. University of Calgary researchers wanted to better understand how often these two things are connected, an  more
UM Organises 'The Pursuit of Research' to Cultivate Secondary School Students' Interest in Learning
MACAU, China, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Macau issued the following news release: To enhance Macao secondary school students' understanding of health sciences and improve their scientific literacy, the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) of the University of Macau (UM) organised the eighth session of the science outreach activity 'The Pursuit of Research'. Through a series of hands-on experiments, students discovered the fascination of health sciences, which stimulated their interest i  more
UMass-Lowell: Event Celebrates Researchers' and Public's Quest to Understand the Cosmos
LOWELL, Massachusetts, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news release: UMass Lowell kicked off Massachusetts Space Week Tuesday, April 16, with a program that united scientists, students and leaders across many industries who share a bold vision for the future of space research and exploration. Presented by the The Space Consortium, the week allows aerospace experts and enthusiasts to collaborate and learn about the latest discoveries and   more
UMass-Lowell: Respondents Voice Overwhelming Support for Reproductive Rights, Paint Dreary Economic Picture
LOWELL, Massachusetts, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news release: At 42%, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are tied for support among 1,688 likely voters in the upcoming 2024 U.S. general election, according to the latest national poll from the UMass Lowell Center for Public Opinion. "Both candidates are stuck in a place where the future is uncertain and they, two of the most powerful men on the planet, are simply   more
UNC-School of Medicine: Researchers Unveil a Hidden Trait in Mycobacterium Genomes Governing Stress Adaptation
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * New research led by Qingyun Liu, PhD, assistant professor in the UNC Department of Genetics, has uncovered a genetic feature known as "transcriptional plasticity," which plays a pivotal role in governing the transcriptional response of Mycobacteria to stressful conditions. * * * Bacterial cells must swiftly modulate the expression of their genes to co  more
Uniformed Services University: Breakthrough Discovery - New Treatment Offers Hope Against Deadly Nipah Virus
BETHESDA, Maryland, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following research news: * * * Scientists, including alumni and faculty from the Uniformed Services University, have unveiled a groundbreaking treatment using a humanized monoclonal antibody, hu1F5, effectively protecting nonhuman primates against the lethal Nipah virus, marking a significant advancement towards potential clinical use. * * * By Ian Neligh A team of scientists that includes a Uniformed Serv  more
Union Pacific Corporation Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release Date
OMAHA, Nebraska, April 19 (TNSres) -- Union Pacific issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) will release first quarter 2024 financial and operating results on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 7:45 a.m. ET. The company's management team will host a conference call and live webcast at 8:45 a.m. ET. Parties interested in participating via teleconference may dial 877-407-8293. International callers may dial 201-689-8349. A live webcast of the pres  more
University College London: Gay and Bisexual Men Diagnosed With Mpox Faced Substantial Stigma
LONDON, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news: Gay and bisexual men who were diagnosed with mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) during the 2022 outbreak in England, faced substantial issues related to stigma and potentially poor-quality care when accessing services, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. The research, published in eClinicalMedicine, examined for the first time the experiences of those diagnosed with mpox in Europe. The team ho  more
University College London: Increase in Smoking Among Younger Women in More Advantaged Social Groups
LONDON, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news: Smoking among women under 45 from more advantaged social groups in England appears to have increased over the past decade, according to a new study by UCL researchers. The researchers focused on women between 18 and 45 as these are ages when women are most likely to become pregnant and for whom smoking tobacco carries extra risks. The study, funded by Cancer Research UK and published in BMC Medicine  more
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith: Winners Announced for 17th Annual Student Research Symposium
FORT SMITH, Arkansas, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith issued the following news: By Ian Silvester On April 5, 2024, over 80 University of Arkansas - Fort Smith students, of whom 66% are first-generation, presented research projects from disciplines ranging from accounting to dental hygiene and Latino Studies to theatre at the 17th Annual Student Research Symposium. Individuals and teams presented more than 45 oral and poster research projects. Fourteen of them were d  more
University of Birmingham: How the Birmingham Drug Discovery Hub Created an Investment-Ready 'Drug Library'
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Set up to realise untapped potential in Birmingham's drug discovery research, the Hub has attracted more than pound sterling4m on the back of just pound sterling0.2m investment * * * A novel approach to drug discovery is enabling University of Birmingham researchers to overcome the 'valley of death', where projects fail due to the funding gap between original research and commercial invest  more
University of Birmingham: pound sterling17.9m for Advanced Therapy Treatment Centre Network to Bolster UK Clinical Trial Infrastructure
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * The network includes the Midlands-Wales Advanced Therapy Treatment Centre, jointly delivered by University of Birmingham and University Hospitals Birmingham. * * * The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), Innovate UK, the Advanced Therapy Treatment Centre Network and the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult (CGT Catapult) have announced a pound sterling17.9 million strategic i  more
University of Bristol: Gigantic Ichthyosaur Discovery in the UK Could Be Largest Ever Marine Reptile
BRISTOL, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * The fossilised remains of a second gigantic jawbone measuring more than two metres long has been found on a beach in Somerset. * * * Experts have identified the bones 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 than 25 metres long. Father and daughter team, Justin and Ru  more
University of Bristol: Marine Plankton Behaviour Could Predict Future Sea Life Extinctions, Study Finds
BRISTOL, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Marine communities migrated to Antarctica during the Earth's warmest period in 66 million years long before a mass-extinction event. * * * All but the most specialist sea plankton moved to higher latitudes during the Early Eocene Climatic Optimum, an interval of sustained high global temperatures equivalent to worst case global warming scenarios. When the team, comprised of researchers   more
University of Bristol: Octopus Inspires New Suction Mechanism for Robots
BRISTOL, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * A new robotic suction cup which can grasp rough, curved and heavy stone, has been developed by scientists at the University of Bristol. * * * The team, based at Bristol Robotics Laboratory, studied the structures of octopus biological suckers, which have superb adaptive suction abilities enabling them to anchor to rock. In their findings, published in the journal PNAS today, the researc  more
University of Bristol: Opioid Dependence Remains High But Stable in Scotland, New Surveillance Report Finds
BRISTOL, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Opioid dependence in Scotland remains high but largely stable, according to a new University of Bristol-led analysis published in Addiction today [18 April] and by Public Health Scotland. The study is the first to estimate the number of people dependent on opioid drugs (such as heroin), and who are in or could benefit from drug treatment, among Scotland's population since 2015/2016 estimat  more
University of Bristol: Silent Flight Edges Closer to Take Off, According to New Research
BRISTOL, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * The mystery of how futuristic aircraft embedded engines, featuring an energy-conserving arrangement, make noise has been solved by researchers at the University of Bristol. * * * The study, published today in Journal of Fluid Mechanics, reveals for the first time how noise is generated and propagated from these engines, technically known as boundary layer ingesting (BLI) ducted fans. BLI  more
University of California: Mutations in Noncoding DNA Become Functional in Some Cancer-Driving Genes
LOS ANGELES, California, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * These regions of the gene alter the abundance of mRNA and the proteins it instructs the cell to make Key takeaways * Despite progress in defining functional elements of noncoding DNA, it is still not fully understood. * UCLA researchers, using an experiment that elucidated the function of tens of thousands of noncoding variants, discovered a link between functional mutations   more
University of Cologne: Training of Brain Processes Makes Reading More Efficient
KOLN, Germany, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * Researchers from the University of Cologne have discovered that a combination of computer modelling, a novel training approach, and artificial intelligence improves reading performance when learning languages / publication in 'npj Science of Learning' * * * A team of researchers from the University of Cologne and the University of Wurzburg have found in training studies that the distinction  more
University of Copenhagen: Increased CO2 Emissions From World's Tundra Surprise Researchers
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news: * * * CLIMATE As they warm, Arctic tundra environments will probably release 30% more CO2 than they do today - an increase that is nearly four times more than previously estimated. This is the conclusion of a large international study contributed to by researchers from the University of Copenhagen that has just been published in Nature. * * * The Arctic tundra is a cold, vast wilderness that has  more
University of Exeter: Climate Change and Chemical Exposure Damage Newborns' Hearts
EXETER, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: The complex interplay of rising temperatures and exposure to polluting compounds and chemicals can damage children's hearts, experts have warned. Experts at the University of Exeter have contributed to a new statement from the American Heart Association (AHA). The statement explores the impacts of global warming, maternal heat exposure, airborne pollutants, lead, endocrine-disrupting compounds, and exposu  more
University of Exeter: New Economic Thinking Maps Route to Low-Carbon Future
EXETER, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: A switch to "dynamic" economic thinking could drive a more cost-effective transition to a low-carbon economy, and help tackle the climate emergency, according to a new report. Climate action is often framed in terms of the economic costs of cutting emissions - but the report instead calls for a focus on risks and opportunities. It argues for an "intellectual transition" - switching focus from the static   more
University of Exeter: Siblings With Unique Genetic Change Help Scientists Progress Drug Search for Type 1 Diabetes
EXETER, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: Two siblings who have the only known mutations in a key gene anywhere in the world have helped scientists gain new insights that could help progress the search for new treatments in type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes (also known as autoimmune diabetes) is a devastating and life-long disease, in which the patient's immune cells wrongly destroy the insulin producing beta cells in the pancreas. People living w  more
University of Glasgow: New Research Probes Effectiveness of AR to Improve Self-Driving Car Safety
GLASGOW, Scotland, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * Glasgow researchers have been testing the potential of augmented reality technology to allow drivers to enjoy the benefits of being driven by an autonomous vehicle while enabling them to quickly take the wheel if required. * * * As self-driving cars become more common on our roads, a key question for future road safety is how to balance passengers' desire to relax during their trip with remaini  more
University of Hawaii Manoa: Could Fishponds Help With Hawaii's Food Sustainability?
MANOA, Hawaii, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: Indigenous aquaculture systems in Hawaii, known as loko i'a or fishponds, can increase the amount of fish and fisheries harvested both inside and outside of the pond. This is the focus of a study published by a team of researchers at the University of Hawaii at Manoa Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB). Today, aquaculture supplies less than 1% of Hawaii's 70 million pounds of local  more
University of Hertfordshire-Led Team Awarded More Than Half a Million to Research Faith-Based Mental Health Programme for Young Muslim Women
HATFIELD, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Hertfordshire issued the following news: A University of Hertfordshire-led research team has won more than half a million in funding to evaluate a new faith-based mental health intervention aimed at supporting young Muslim women. The team, formed of researchers from the universities of Hertfordshire, East Anglia, Leeds and Birmingham City, plus representatives from the charities Inspirited Minds and C3 Collaborating for Health, were awa  more
University of London: Clear Link Between CEOs Who Express Humanity and Company Share Prices - New Study
LONDON, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: Companies whose CEOs express concern for the health and safety of their employees, customers and clients on conference calls do better on the stock market. This is the key finding from a new study recently published in Academy of Management Discoveriesled by Professor Lauren Howe from the University of Zurich and Professor Laura Giurge from the Lo  more
University of New South Wales Kirby Institute: Long COVID Study Reveals Immunological Improvement Two Years After Infection
SYDNEY, Australia, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of New South Wales Kirby Institute issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: * * * 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.  more
University of New South Wales: Climate Change is Wiping Out Rare Bacteria in a 'Greening' Antarctica
SYDNEY, Australia, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: By Lachlan Gilbert A warming climate in Antarctica is leading to a shift in the balance of the ecosystem's microbes which in turn could accelerate the warming climate. Plenty is known about the existential threat of climate change to plants and animals. But by comparison, we know very little about how microorganisms will be affected by climate change. And until recently, our knowledge of micr  more
University of Northern British Columbia: B.C. Interior Universities Continue Research Collaboration
PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Northern British Columbia issued the following news release: British Columbia's three Interior universities continue collaborating to boost their research and innovation ecosystems after renewing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the three organizations. The renewed MOU extends the Interior Universities Research Coalition (IURC) - a partnership between the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), Thompson  more
University of Nottingham: New Heart Disease Calculator Could Save Lives by Identifying High-Risk Patients Missed by Current Tools
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: Experts have developed a new tool, called QR4, that more accurately predicts an individual's ten-year risk of cardiovascular diseases, like heart disease and stroke, particularly identifying high-risk patients that current prediction tools miss. The new collaborative research, which is published today in Nature Medicine, is led by experts at the University of Oxford and co-led by Dr Carol   more
University of Nottingham: Smoking-Related Deaths Could Be Reduced If People Attending Lung Cancer Screening are Offered Stop-Smoking Support
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: A new study has found that by offering stop smoking support as part of the national lung cancer screening programme, there is potential to save lives, and dedicated funding must be considered by policy makers. The results of the study, published in the European Respiratory Journal, showed that offering stop smoking support at the same time and in the same place as lung screening, resulted   more
University of Oklahoma: No More Pain - Study Evaluates No-Pain Exercise To Help Peripheral Artery Disease Patients
NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * University of Oklahoma Health Sciences researcher receives $2.4 million National Institutes of Health grant to study revolutionary new exercise regimen for peripheral artery disease patients. * * * Pain-free movement is something that many of us take for granted. But for patients with peripheral artery disease, or PAD, merely walking a block or two can mean disabling leg pain -- pain th  more
University of Otago: More Drug-Checking Services Needed - Study
DUNEDIN, New Zealand, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: University of Otago researchers are calling for more drug-checking services to be available in Aotearoa. In a study published in the Harm Reduction Journal, researchers assessed the harm reduction behaviours of people who consume 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), plus their use of reagent testing and KnowYourStuffNZ. KnowYourStuffNZ tests unknown substances and provides people with dr  more
University of Plymouth: Seychelles Beach Cleans Demonstrate Potential for Citizen Science to Tackle Marine Litter
PLYMOUTH, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * New research by the University details how volunteers collected almost 9,000kg of waste during beach cleans on the islands between 2019 and 2023 * * * Volunteer clean-ups have resulted in almost nine tonnes of marine litter being cleared from beaches across the Seychelles, in what researchers have described as a powerful demonstration of the potential of citizen science. More than 1,220 volun  more
University of Plymouth: Study Suggests Real-Time Feedback in Hotel Showers Could Help the Tourism Industry Cut Water Use
PLYMOUTH, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * The University is among those involved in a trial of smart technologies that can provide holiday makers with consumer messages * * * Providing hotel guests with messages about water use while they are taking a shower can reduce the length of time they spend showering by more than 25%, a new study has shown. In a first-of-its-kind study, an innovative smart water saving technology was installe  more
University of Richmond Receives Grant to Support Richmond Innovation Fellows Program
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: The University of Richmond's Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship initiative has received a $50,000 grant from the Joan and Morgan Massey Foundation to support the Richmond Innovation Fellows program. The Richmond Innovation Fellows, which launched in January 2024, is an interdisciplinary, experiential academic program designed to teach students how to take their creative ideas and re  more
University of Southampton to Boost Research Excellence With Major Academic Recruitment Campaign
SOUTHAMPTON, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: The University of Southampton will build on its world-leading success by appointing up to more than 180 new academics by 2025. Ambitious researchers and academics will be given the opportunity to join the University as it further strengthens its reputation for education, research excellence and enterprise as part of its Triple Helix strategy. Southampton, ranked in the world's top 100 and a f  more
University of Texas-Austin: 11 Faculty Members Elected Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
AUSTIN, Texas, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Eleven faculty members at The University of Texas at Austin, including leading artificial intelligence and quantum research experts, have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world's largest general scientific society. The honor recognizes important contributions to the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics -- including pione  more
University of Texas-Austin: Hartzell in D.C. Seeks Congressional Support of Public AI Research and Workforce Initiatives
AUSTIN, Texas, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: With society at the forefront of an AI revolution, University of Texas at Austin President Jay Hartzell met with members of Texas' congressional delegation, seeking support for the University's artificial intelligence initiatives to dramatically expand the AI workforce and conduct critical research. Hartzell's first trip to Capitol Hill as president underscored the significance and breadth of UT's AI   more
University of Washington School of Medicine: X-Chromosome Inactivation May Reduce Autism Risk
SEATTLE, Washington, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Washington's School of Medicine issued the following news release: A study in mice suggests a mechanism that protects female brains from the effects of an autism spectrum disorder mutation inherited from their fathers. Females inherit two copies of the X chromosome, one from their mothers and one from their fathers. Because cells do not need two copies, the cells inactivate one copy early in embryonic development, a well-studied proc  more
University of Western Australia: Telethon Grants Enhance Child Health Research
PERTH, Australia, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news: Five projects from The University of Western Australia have received funds from Channel 7 Telethon Trust to improve health outcomes for children, from making anaesthesia safer to researching immune disfunction, improving auditory processing, preventing asthma and recruiting for a generational study. Dr Catherine Rinaldi, from UWA's Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation & Analysis, received f  more
UQ Turns CO2 Into Sustainable Power
BRISBANE, Australia, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: University of Queensland researchers have built a generator that absorbs carbon dioxide (CO2) to make electricity. Dr Zhuyuan Wang from UQ's Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation says the small, proof-of-concept nanogenerator is carbon negative because it consumes the greenhouse gas. "This nanogenerator is made of two components: a polyamine gel that is already used by industry to abs  more
Utah's Ski Industry Contributed $1.94 Billion in Nonresident Visitor Spending During the 2022/23 Ski Season
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute issued the following news release: Utah is home to 15 ski resorts, including the nation's largest (Park City). A new fact sheet from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute shows that Utah's ski industry contributed $1.94 billion in nonresident visitor spending during the 2022/23 ski season, generating $197.9 million in state and local tax revenue. The industry directly supported 25,980 statewide jobs   more
UVA Health: SHINE Trial Sheds Light on Deadly Stroke Complication
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 19 (TNSres) -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: An ambitious, nationwide clinical trial led by UVA Health's Karen Johnston, MD, has provided doctors with long-needed insights into the importance of managing stroke patients' blood sugar after treatment with clot-busting therapy. The findings will help improve stroke care and save lives. The SHINE trial, funded by the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Neurologic  more
Vanderbilt University Medical Center: New Urine Test Has Higher Diagnostic Accuracy for Prostate Cancer
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 19 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Prostate cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the U.S. * * * A new urine test that measures 18 genes associated with prostate cancer provides higher accuracy for detecting clinically significant cancers than PSA and other existing biomarker tests, according to a study published April 18 in JAMA Oncology. The urine test,  more
VUB Researcher Reveals Secrets of Cave From the Early Upper Palaeolithic, When Neanderthals and the First Homo Sapiens Co-Existed
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 19 (TNSres) -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: Mughr el-Hamamah, meaning "pigeon cave" in Arabic, is a site in northwestern Jordan, renowned for its prehistoric findings dating between 39,000 and 45,000 years old. Numerous stone tools, hearths, and animal and hominin bones have been excavated there. The cave is of immense importance to paleoanthropologists, as this was the period when Homo neanderthalensis inhabited Europe and parts of  more
Wash. State Employment Security Dept.: March 2024 Monthly Employment Report
OLYMPIA, Washington, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Washington State Employment Security Department issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Washington's economy added an estimated 5,300 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate rose from 4.7% in February to 4.8% in March. Last month's unemployment rate is the highest recorded rate since 2021, surpassing the previous high mark set in February. It also marked the sixth consecutive month of increasing unemployment rates   more
Williams Institute: Same-Sex Couples More Vulnerable to the Negative Effects of Climate Change
LOS ANGELES, California, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Williams Institute issued the following news release: A new report by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law finds that same-sex couples are at greater risk of experiencing the adverse effects of climate change compared to different-sex couples. LGBT people in same-sex couple households disproportionately live in coastal areas and cities and areas with poorer infrastructure and less access to resources, making them more vulnerable to clima  more
26th Annual SOS conference held in Cocoa Beach, FL
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: Some of supercomputing's biggest names recently gathered in Florida for the SOS26 conference to discuss the future of technologies that are reshaping many parts the world. Held in Cocoa Beach, Florida from March 11 to 14, researchers across the computing and data spectra participated in sessions developed by staff members from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge   more
Binghamton University: Vellore Institute of Technology Chancellor to Receive Honorary Degree at Watson College Commencement
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 19 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Chris Kocher Govindasamy Viswanathan, founder and chancellor of the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) in India, will receive a State University of New York (SUNY) honorary Doctor of Laws degree on May 10 during Binghamton University's Commencement ceremony for the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science. Chancellor Viswanathan has a strong background in educational administration and   more
Brock Reappointed Dean of Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 19 -- Yale University issued the following news: By Kevin Dennehy Jeffrey Brock, the Zhao and Ji Professor of Mathematics, has been reappointed for a second term as dean of the Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science (SEAS), President Peter Salovey announced this week. His second five-year term will begin July 1. The reappointment recognizes Brock's success in advancing the school's strategic vision, deepening interdisciplinary research priorities, and optim  more
Brooks School launches center to combat democratic decline
ITHACA, New York, April 18 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A new center housed at the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy will bring together leading experts from across the university to tackle the fundamental questions facing democracy around the globe, and serve as a central hub to catalyze research and learning aimed at strengthening democratic institutions and actions. The Center on Global Democracy (CGD) will be formally launched in July, said Colleen Barry, B  more
CalState Poly-Humboldt: 3D Digital Herbarium Recognized for Innovation
ARCATA, California, April 19 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt issued the following news: Cal Poly Humboldt's interactive 3D Digital Herbarium won the American Library Association's Best Emerging Technology Application Award. "This award recognizes the importance of student project-based learning and the impact of collaborative innovation with students, the campus community, and the world. Co-creating new powerful learning environments is a role we are very familiar with;  more
Cyber Boss Praises Air & Space Forces Association's CyberPatriot Program in House Armed Services Committee Testimony
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 19 -- The Air and Space Forces Association issued the following news release: Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh, Commander of U.S. Cyber Command and Director of the National Security Agency, pointed to CyberPatriot, AFA's national youth cyber education program, as a prime example of where the armed services should look to recruit the next generation of math, technology, and cyber professionals, during his recent testimony before House policy makers. "I just attended the   more
Eight Ohio State Scientists Named AAAS Fellows
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 19 (TNSres) -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * Recognition is one of the most prestigious honors for U.S. scholars * * * Eight scientists at The Ohio State University have been elected to the 2023 class of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellows. The AAAS Fellowship, recognizing scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications, is one of the most prestigious honors a U.S. scientist  more
Faculty awarded for creative, innovative community engagement
ITHACA, New York, April 18 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Thirteen Cornell faculty members have received Community-Engaged Practice and Innovation Awards from the Einhorn Center for Community Engagement. The awards, given annually to one person from each of the university's colleges and schools, recognize faculty who have recently developed community-engaged learning, leadership or research activities that create curricular and co-curricular opportunities for students. "These  more
FAU Included in QS Subject Ranking
BAVARIA, Germany, April 19 -- The University of Erlangen-Nuremberg issued the following news: 16 subjects among the top 20 in Germany Four subjects from Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU) have been included in this year's QS subject ranking for the first time: Geology, Law, Psychology and Archeology. After one year's break, Pharmacy has once more returned to the ranking. A total of 21 subjects from FAU are listed, with our University represented in all five subject areas i  more
Five Notre Dame Faculty Elected AAAS Fellows as Program Celebrates 150th Anniversary
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news on April 18, 2024: Today, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the world's largest general scientific societies and publisher of the Science family of journals, announced its newest class of AAAS Fellows, including five faculty from the University of Notre Dame. This class represents expertise and accomplishment in the fields of biological sciences, chemistry, medi  more
Milligan Students Honored at Awards Convocation
MILLIGAN, Tennessee, April 19 -- Milligan College issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Milligan University held its annual Awards Convocation today, Thursday, April 21, to celebrate many of the university's students and their accomplishments. The faculty and administration announced nearly 100 awards and scholarships during this year's ceremony. Evan Magness, of Johnson City, Tennessee, received Milligan's most distinguished student honor, the Ivor Jones Outstanding Senior Awar  more
Professor Receives NSF CAREER Award to Research Context Sensitive Fuzzing for Networked Systems
SYRACUSE, New York, April 18 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Despite advances in cybersecurity, even the most protected networks are vulnerable to cyberattacks due to software bugs or security flaws. Though vulnerability detection methods such as fuzzing can detect bugs, these methods have some limitations. Endadul Hoque, assistant professor in electrical engineering and computer science in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, has made significant progress research  more
Rochester Institute of Technology: Engineering Professor Becomes Part of SMART Hub to Improve Wireless Spectrum Accessibility
ROCHESTER, New York, April 19 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: The wireless spectrum has become very crowded real estate, and work is underway through a new technology research center to improve spectrum access, co-existence, and security. Addressing these challenges will require new technology applications and resources, said Alireza Vahid of Rochester Institute of Technology. Vahid is one of the university representatives on the Spectrum Manage  more
Scientists from Brown, NASA and the Smithsonian bring cosmic explorations to smartphones
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 18 -- Brown University issued the following news: By using a phone camera and a new set of Instagram augmented reality filters, anyone can dive into the depths of space, encountering nebulae, pulsars and even remnants of exploded stars. Through new Instagram filters, users of the app can now embark on cosmic journeys through their smartphones with space-themed augmented reality experiences. Photo by Nick Dentamaro/Brown University PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown Univ  more
Six Penn State faculty elected to 2023 cohort of AAAS Fellows
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 18 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Six Penn State faculty members in areas ranging from neuropharmacology to computer architecture have been elected to the 2023 cohort of fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world's largest general scientific society. This year, AAAS recognized a total of 502 scientists, engineers and innovators with this lifetime honor, bestowed by their peers, for their   more
Three faculty members elected AAAS fellows
ITHACA, New York, April 18 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Three Cornell faculty members have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world's largest general scientific society. The association elected 502 new fellows in 2023, honoring their efforts to advance research and its applications in scientifically or socially distinguished ways. New fellows, representing all 24 of AAAS's disciplinary sections, will be presented with  more
U-M engineering professor receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 18 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: The national award recognizes the importance of immigrants and their descendents to US economic and social vitality Kamal Sarabandi, U-M professor of electrical engineering and computer science, has been awarded an Ellis Island Medal of Honor to recognize his extraordinary contributions in electrical engineering, and as an immigrant to the United States. Image credit: Sina Sarabandi Radar technology trailbl  more
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith: Winners Announced for 17th Annual Student Research Symposium
FORT SMITH, Arkansas, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith issued the following news: By Ian Silvester On April 5, 2024, over 80 University of Arkansas - Fort Smith students, of whom 66% are first-generation, presented research projects from disciplines ranging from accounting to dental hygiene and Latino Studies to theatre at the 17th Annual Student Research Symposium. Individuals and teams presented more than 45 oral and poster research projects. Fourteen of them were d  more
University of Bristol to Lead the Way in Making Future Digital Infrastructures Cyber Secure
BRISTOL, England, April 19 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: A new University programme which will address the grand challenge of providing cyber security at societal scale has received pound sterling6.8 million funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). The SCULI (Securing Convergent Ultra-large Scale Infrastructures) programme brings together researchers from the Universities of Bristol (lead), Oxford, and Lancaster, who will wo  more
University of Texas-Austin: 11 Faculty Members Elected Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
AUSTIN, Texas, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Eleven faculty members at The University of Texas at Austin, including leading artificial intelligence and quantum research experts, have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world's largest general scientific society. The honor recognizes important contributions to the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics -- including pione  more
UPenn School of Arts & Sciences: Class of 2024 President's Engagement, Innovation Prize Winners Announced
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 19 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news on April 18, 2024: University of Pennsylvania Interim President J. Larry Jameson today announced the recipients of the 2024 President's Engagement and Innovation Prizes. Awarded annually, the Prizes empower Penn undergraduate students to design and undertake post-graduation projects that make a positive, lasting difference in the world. Each Prize-winning project will rec  more
USC Robotics Open House 2024 Inspires Next Generation Innovators
LOS ANGELES, California, April 19 -- The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: The pulsating heart of innovation beat loud and clear at the recent Robotics Open House 2024, where technological robotic marvels were showcased at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. The event, hosted by the USC Viterbi K-12 STEM Center, was a celebration of 2024 National Robotics Week, putting USC's cutting-edge labs on display while igniting a fervor for r  more
USRA Announces Collaboration With BCG and NASA to Launch a Generative Artificial Intelligence Lab for Science and Engineering
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Universities Space Research Association issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Universities Space Research Association today announced a strategic collaboration involving the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and NASA's Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley to launch a generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) lab for science and engineering. The lab will explore the short- and long-term benefits of new GenAI technologies related to Earth sci  more
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