| Research Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for Saturday April 20, 2024 ( 239 items ) |
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A Fresh Take on the Search for Extraterrestrial Life, Inspired by MBL
WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, April 20 (TNSres) -- The Marine Biological Laboratory issued the following news:
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By Diana Kenney
In the search for extraterrestrial life, we Earthlings naturally look for signs of water or the green, lush lifeforms that cover our planet. But the Universe is not just our mirror, and our imaginations must stretch way beyond the familiar. Last summer, a student in the MBL Microbial Diversity course was inspired to take up this challenge, leading to her new public
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A Record Number of Students Showcase Research and Creative Works at High-PURCS
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 20 (TNSres) -- High Point University issued the following news release:
A record number of High Point University students shared the results of their long-term research projects at the university's 12th annual Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium on April 16. Known as High-PURCS, the day-long event took place in the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center and was sponsored by HPU's Office of Undergraduate Research and Career Works.
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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:
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Professors Lizabeth Allison and John Swaddle have been recognized for excellence in research and student education.
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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
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AAPA Urges EPA to Finalize Proposed Clean Ports Program Buy America Waiver
WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- The American Association of Port Authorities issued the following news release:
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) recently commented in favor of the EPA's Proposed Waiver from Build America, Buy America (BABA) rules for the $3 billion Clean Ports Program. EPA published its proposed waiver (https://port.informz.net/port/data/images/AAPA%20EPA%20Proposed%20BABA%20Waiver%20Comments%20Final.pdf) in March and gave stakeholders three weeks to comment
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ADF to 9th Circuit - Don't Force Health Insurance Providers to Cover Dangerous Body-Altering Procedures
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, April 20 (TNSres) -- The Alliance Defending Freedom issued the following news release:
The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel and Vice President of Appellate Advocacy John Bursch regarding a friend-of-the-court brief (https://dm1l19z832j5m.cloudfront.net/2024-04/Pritchard-v-Blue-Cross-Blue-Shield-of-Illinois-2024-04-19-Appellate-Amicus-Brief.pdf) ADF attorneys filed Friday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit on beha
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AKU's Digital Transformation in East Africa Conference Attracts Global Experts
KARACHI, Pakistan, April 20 (TNSres) -- Aga Khan University issued the following news:
Kenya's private sector has called for the formation of an Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council made up of local and international experts to develop a framework for the ethical adoption of AI as it takes root in various sectors of the economy.
This was part of the recommendations of a two-day 'Digital Transformation in East Africa Conference' organised by the Aga Khan University that brought together ov
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American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology: Adhering to Asthma Medication is Safe for Pregnant Women With Asthma
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 20 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology issued the following news release:
Maintaining asthma medication and asthma control leads to safer perinatal outcomes for pregnant women according to new research published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice (JACI: In Practice), an official journal of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI).
"We showed the importance of continuing asthma medication d
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American Action Forum Issues Commentary: Poor Incentives in the Prescription Drug Market - An Anticoagulant Case Study
WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSres) -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary:
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Poor Incentives in the Prescription Drug Market: An Anticoagulant Case Study
By Laura Hobbs
Executive Summary
* Both the United States and the United Kingdom (UK) have established price-control regulations that apply to the most widely used medications - specifically, those medications with the overall highest spending, rather than those with the highest spending per beneficiary - including ant
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AMERICAN DAIRY SCIENCE ASSOCIATION: INTERNATIONAL DAIRY SCIENCE COLLABORATION PAVES THE WAY FOR TOMORROW'S RESILIENT DAIRY HERDS
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 20 (TNSres) -- The American Dairy Science Association issued the following news release:
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In a new Journal of Dairy Science(R) study, researchers have increased the quantity and quality of the available data on genetic traits related to feed efficiency and methane emissions.
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Dairy herds of the future will need to be able to adapt to changing environmental conditions, while also feeding the world efficiently and with the lowest possible emissions f
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Anderson University: Earth Day 2024 - College of Arts and Sciences Students Experience Panama
ANDERSON, South Carolina, April 20 (TNSres) -- Anderson University issued the following news release:
While at the ITEC (Institute for Tropical Ecology and Conservation) Bocas del Toro biological station on the island of Colon, they got close to wildlife that a lot of us are accustomed to seeing in a zoo.
According to Associate Professor of Biology and Biology Department Chair Dr. Joni Criswell, this was her first trip taking students out of the country since the COVID pandemic. Panama is a f
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital: Novel Biological Mechanism Discovered That Could Lead to New Treatments for Neurological Disorders, Cancers
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 20 (TNSres) -- The Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital issued the following news release:
The lab of Yongchao C. Ma, PhD, at Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago discovered a fundamental biological mechanism that could lead to new treatments for neurological diseases, such as spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and autism, as well as different cancers. The study was published in the journal Human Molecular
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Antipsychotics Pose Previously Unknown Risks to Dementia Patients, NIHR Study Finds
LONDON, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- The National Institute for Health Research issued the following news:
An NIHR-funded study has found that the use of antipsychotic medication to treat symptoms of dementia is associated with higher risks of a wide range of serious health outcomes.
The study, which was funded by NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration (PSRC) (https://www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/), has found that the risks for patients are highest soon after they start takin
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Army Corps of Engineers Chief of Engineers Signs Ponte Vedra Beach Coastal Storm Risk Management Chief's Report
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, April 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Jacksonville District issued the following news release:
Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, 55th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, signed the Chief's Report April 18, 2024, for the Ponte Vedra Beach Coastal Storm Risk Management Study Report in a ceremony at USACE Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
The three-year study, which began with the signing of a Federal Cost Sharing Agreemen
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Association of Anaesthetists: Statement in Response to Practitioner Health Halting New Registrations From Secondary Care
LONDON, England, April 16 (TNSres) -- The Association of Anaesthetists issued the following statement on April 15, 2024:
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We are enormously disappointed to read that Practitioner Health are halting new registrations from secondary care. Alternative support provision is under-resourced, and we are particularly concerned for our members who might need help straight away or are in situations where there is poor access to local Trust support or concerns about confidentiality. Anaesthetists ma
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Aston University: New Research Shines a Light on How Expert Mapmakers at Ordnance Survey See the World Differently
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- Aston University issued the following news:
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* Aston University psychologists worked with Ordnance Survey to assess how surveyors use 3D aerial images when making maps
* Humans naturally assume light comes from above, but experienced surveyors can interpret visual cues to assess topography regardless of the light direction
* It is the first time it has been shown that experience can radically alter natural human assumptions about lighting and co
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Ball State University Senior, Two Recent Graduates Selected for National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program
MUNCIE, Indiana, April 20 (TNSres) -- Ball State University issued the following news release:
Jillian Cieslik, a senior at Ball State University, and two recent graduates--Isabelle Behrman and Kelsey Woodruff--have been selected for the coveted National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP).
The NSF GRFP recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines who are pursuing resea
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Baylor College of Medicine: Wearable Technology Assesses Surgeons' Posture During Surgery
HOUSTON, Texas, April 20 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news:
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine in collaboration with the University of Arizona led a study that can help surgeons obtain biofeedback of their posture during long surgical procedures. Ultimately, the aim is to reduce the stress associated with maintaining static postures while operating.
Published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine, this pilot study evaluated the feasibility of using wea
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Beth Israel Lahey Health: What Triggers Willful Starvation in Anorexia Nervosa?
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 20 (TNSres) -- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Beth Israel Lahey Health issued the following news:
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Repeated Stress Triggers Anxiety-Prone Mice To Seek Starvation-Like State, Researchers Show
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A new study led by investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) suggests that female mice that are prone to anxiety may prefer and actively seek out a starvation-like state in response to repeated exposure to stress. The findings, published i
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Biden's Title IX Rewrite Strips Away Protections For Women, Denies Women Equal Opportunity
WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- The Independent Women's Forum issued the following news release on April 19, 2024:
Today, Independent Women's Forum (IWF), the nation's most impactful policy organization for women, condemned the Biden administration's unlawful Title IX regulation, which unilaterally rewrites the landmark sex equality law and undermines women's rights, free speech, and due process. This new Omnibus Rule, which governs all aspects of the educational experience, turns Title IX on
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BLS - Northeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Vermont Job Openings and Labor Turnover - February 2024'
NEW YORK, April 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on April 19, 2024, entitled "Vermont Job Openings and Labor Turnover - February 2024":
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Vermont had 17,000 job openings in February 2024, compared to 18,000 openings in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner William J. Sibley noted that the job openings rate in Vermont was 5.2 percent in
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BLS: 15 Percent of Private Industry Workers Had Access to a Defined Benefit Retirement Plan
WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on April 19, 2024, from Economics Daily:
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In March 2023, 15 percent of private industry workers had access to a defined benefit plan. Defined benefit plans provide employees with guaranteed retirement benefits based on plan formulas. An employee's retirement age, length of service, and preretirement earnings may affect the benefits received. Among private industries, fi
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BMJ Publishing Group: Antipsychotics for Dementia Linked to More Harms Than Previously Acknowledged
LONDON, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- BMJ Publishing Group issued the following news release about their journal "BMJ":
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Risks highest soon after starting drugs, underscoring need for increased caution in early stages of treatment, say experts
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Antipsychotic use in people with dementia is associated with elevated risks of a wide range of serious adverse outcomes including stroke, blood clots, heart attack, heart failure, fracture, pneumonia, and acute kidney injury, compared with n
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BMJ Publishing Group: Online 'Addiction' + Not Enough Sleep or Exercise Linked to Teen School Absence Risk
LONDON, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- BMJ Publishing Group issued the following news release about their journal "Archives of Disease in Childhood":
Spending too much time online to the point of compulsion and the neglect of other necessary activities, plus not sleeping or exercising enough, are linked to a heightened risk of both truancy and school absence due to illness among teens, finds research published online in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.
Teenage girls seem to be more vulnera
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Brock University Professor to Share Teen Mental Health, Water Research at Science Meets Parliament
ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, April 20 (TNSres) -- Brock University issued the following news:
By Cathy Majtenyi
Canada may contain a wealth of freshwater, but for Julia Baird, the country's water sustainability isn't a given.
Through her work, the Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Human Dimensions of Water Resources and Water Resilience explores the importance of managing water effectively.
The Associate Professor in Brock's Environmental Sustainability Research Centre and Department of Geography a
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Bureau of Labor Statistics: Chasing Policies, Chasing Jobs, Chasing Automation
WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following book review on April 19, 2024:
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Chasing Automation: The Politics of Technology and Jobs from the Roaring Twenties to the Great Society. By Jerry Prout. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, 2022, 275 pp., $39.95 hardcover.
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The word "automation" is attributed to D. S. Harder, a former vice president of manufacturing at the Ford Motor Company, who coined the term in 1946 a
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Calif. A.G. Bonta: California Department of Justice Releases Report on Officer-Involved Shooting of Nelson Szeto
OAKLAND, California, April 20 (TNSres) -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on April 19, 2024:
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), today released a report on Nelson Szeto's death from an officer involved shooting in San Francisco, California on January 20, 2022, involving the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD). The report is part of the California Department of Justice's (DOJ) ongoing efforts to provide trans
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Center for American Women & Politics: New Report - Latinas Severely Underrepresented in New Jersey Politics
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 20 (TNSres) -- The Center for American Women and Politics issued the following news release on April 19, 2024:
Today, the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), a unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University, released a report titled Status of Latinas in New Jersey Politics 2024. The report, produced in collaboration with the Latina Civic Foundation, provides a comprehensive analysis of the disparities, challenges, and opportunities f
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City University London: From Ideas to Impact - Innovation in Business for Climate Action and Beyond
LONDON, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- The City University London's Bayes Business School issued the following news:
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Academics, thinktank experts and industry leaders came together to discuss artificial intelligence, sustainability and climate action.
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By Erin Johnson
On Thursday 18 April, entrepreneurs, academic researchers and industry specialists held a series of panel discussions and workshops on climate change, artificial intelligence and creativity.
Dr Sara Jones, Director
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City University London: Tax Audits Cast a Lingering Chill Over Targeted Firms, Study Suggests
LONDON, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- The City University London's Bayes Business School issued the following news:
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Everyone favours companies paying the right tax but Bayes research suggests there could be an economic cost to tax audits
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By Chris Mahony (Senior Communications Officer)
Tax audits improve companies' compliance but hit their investment plans and trigger volatility in their share price, new research from a Bayes academic suggests.
The study concludes that the uncer
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Colo. Senate Democrats: Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill To Encourage Healthy Social Media Use Among Youth
DENVER, Colorado, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
The Senate today passed bipartisan legislation that would encourage healthy social media usage among youth.
HB24-1136, sponsored by Senators Lisa Cutter, D-Jefferson County, and Jim Smallwood, R-Parker, would require social media platforms to display pop-up warnings and create a resource bank for schools, students and families related to the mental health impacts of excessi
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Common Cause: New Report Previews 2024 Election Disinformation
WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- Common Cause issued the following news release:
A new report from Common Cause examines the serious and growing threat posed by disinformation in the 2024 election. "Storm Watch: Protecting Voters from Disinformation in the 2024 Election" outlines what we have seen and what we anticipate in the months leading up to November 5, and beyond. The report points to the continuing critical need to combat election disinformation at a time when artificial intelligence (A
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Comptroller of the Currency Issues Bulletin on Interest Rate Risk:Interest Rate Risk Statistics Report
WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following bulletin (No. 2024-10) on April 18, 2024:
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today published the spring 2024 edition of the Interest Rate Risk Statistics Report. The report presents interest rate risk data gathered during examinations of OCC-supervised midsize and community banks and federal savings associations (collectively, banks). The statist
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Conn. Transportation Dept.: Public Invited to Informational Meeting Regarding Type II Statewide Noise Analysis
HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 20 (TNSres) -- The Connecticut Department of Transportation issued the following news release on April 19, 2024:
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the Type II Statewide Noise Analysis on May 23, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
The virtual public information meeting is being held to provide the public and local community the opportunity to offer comments and ask questions regarding the Type II Statew
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Consolidated Communications Releases 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report
MATTOON, Illinois, April 20 (TNSres) -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ: CNSL), a leading fiber provider, today published its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report (https://www.consolidated.com/Portals/0/About%20Us/About%20Us%20-%20Docs/ESG-April%203%202023.pdf). The report details Consolidated's ongoing efforts to enhance sustainable and respo
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Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete: Dean Kpere-Daibo Presents at the National Employment Law Council Annual Conference
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 20 (TNSres) -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Constangy partner and Labor Relations practice group co-chair Dean Kpere-Daibo will present at the National Employment Law Council (NELC) Annual Conference.
This three-day event will be held at the Marriott Marquis Chicago from May 1st - 3rd and features programming dedicated to recent developments, trends, and strategies shaping the employment law field.
Dean will joi
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Council on Environmental Quality: Marking One Year of Progress Since Release of First-Ever Ocean Climate Action Plan
WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSres) -- The White House Council on Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
When President Biden and Vice President Harris took office, they pledged to restore America's climate leadership at home and abroad - and every day since, the Biden-Harris Administration has led and delivered on the most ambitious climate agenda in history. Last year, the White House released the first-ever Ocean Climate Action Plan (OCAP) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u
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D.C. Employment Services Dept.: Labor Market Growth Inches District of Columbia Unemployment Rate Up to 5.2% in March
WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services issued the following news release on April 19, 2024:
Today, the District of Columbia's Department of Employment Services (DOES) reported that the seasonally-adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 5.2% in March 2024, up 0.1% from the revised February 2024 rate of 5.1%.
The District's preliminary job estimates for March show an overall increase of 400 jobs, for a total of 765,800 jobs in the District.
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Dartmouth College: Powering Up Digital and Online Education
HANOVER, New Hampshire, April 20 (TNSres) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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A new technology team in the Provost's Office will support campus-wide innovation.
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As more faculty and students harness the power of technology, Provost David Kotz '86 has centralized the work of a cadre of learning designers, media specialists, and educational technologists to help faculty support learning in ways that would have been barely imaginable a decade ago.
Erin DeSilva, now the
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Dartmouth College: Society of Fellows Postdoc Wins ACLS Fellowship
HANOVER, New Hampshire, April 20 (TNSres) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
Tory Jeffay, a media historian and theorist and postdoctoral fellow with the Society of Fellows, has been named a 2024 ACLS Fellow by the American Council of Learned Societies.
Jeffay is part of a group of 60 "exceptional early career scholars" selected from 1,100 applicants in a rigorous peer review process, the ACLS announced in a news release. ACLS fellowships provide up to $60,000 to support scholars
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Deputy Prime Minister Meets With University Leaders, Researchers, Grad Students at U of T's Acceleration Consortium
TORONTO, Ontario, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Toronto issued the following news on April 19, 2024:
By Adina Bresge
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland toured a University of Toronto lab Friday - just days after announcing a transformative investment in the next generation of research leaders who will propel Canada to the forefront of global innovation.
Freeland's visit to the Acceleration Consortium's Matter Lab showcased the cutting-edge research and trai
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Drug Trafficking Undermining Stability and Development in Sahel Region, Says New Report From UNODC
DAKAR, Senegal, April 20 (TNSres) -- The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime issued the following news release on April 19, 2024:
Drug trafficking in the Sahel region - i.e., Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, and the Niger - continues to hinder security, economic development and the rule of law while jeopardizing public health, said a new report from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) today.
Cannabis resin remains the internationally trafficked drug most commonly seized in the S
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Environment America Research and Policy Center: Earth Week 2024 - How We Can Keep Fighting to Protect Our Planet This Year
WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- Environment America Research and Policy Center issued the following news release on April 19, 2024:
Earth Week 2024 is almost here. All year long, Environment America Research & Policy Center and our partners at Environment America and our state groups work tirelessly to protect clean air, clean water and open spaces. We've won some hard-fought victories, but, while states across the country are ramping up clean energy initiatives such as rooftop solar power and
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Environmental Investigation Agency: New Report Finds Ambitious Global Plastics Treaty Could Halve Plastic Production Emissions
LONDON, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Investigation Agency issued the following news release:
Planet-threatening greenhouse gas emissions due to plastics production could be halved over the next 25 years if there is a freeze and reduction in the production of plastic polymers, argues a new report from the London-based Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA).
While the use of fossil fuels is the primary cause of the climate crisis, plastic polymers are manufactured using by-p
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EPA: Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Critical Rule to Clean Up PFAS Contamination to Protect Public Health
WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA action designates two widely used PFAS as hazardous substances under the Superfund law, improving transparency and accountability to clean up PFAS contamination in communities
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Today, April 19, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking another step in its efforts to protect people from the health risks posed by exposure to "forever chemicals" in communi
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European Broadcasting Union Report Shows Free-to-Air Sport Broadcasting Worth EUR 4.9 Billion to European Economy
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 20 (TNSres) -- The European Broadcasting Union issued the following news release:
A new independent report commissioned by the EBU from Oxford Economics calculates that the economic impact of public service media (PSM) sports broadcasting contributed EUR 4.9 billion to Europe's GDP and supported over 60,000 jobs in 2022. The findings include direct contributions from content production and broadcasting and significant indirect and induced impacts due to supply chain s
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European Commission Allocates Additional Euros10 Million to Support Researchers From Ukraine Under Horizon Europe
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 20 (TNSres) -- The European Commission issued the following news release:
The Commission has topped up the budget of the MSCA4Ukraine initiative, set up to support researchers forced to flee Ukraine, with an additional Euros10 million. The scheme, set up under Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) has supported displaced researchers since the start of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine.
The extra funding will enable at least 50 additional researchers, includ
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European Committee of the Regions: President Cordeiro and Commissioner Schmit Launch New Initiative Against Long-Term Unemployment
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 20 (TNSres) -- The European Committee of the Regions issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
The President of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), Vasco Alves Cordeiro, and the European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, Nicolas Schmit, presented, at a joint conference held at the CoR on 18 April, a new initiative backed by EU cohesion policy to fund local and regional strategies against long-term unemployment.
Despite record employment level
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Evergy Schedules Conference Call to Discuss 1st Quarter Results
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 20 (TNSres) -- Energy Inc., a company that says it focuses on producing, transmitting and delivering energy for the benefit of stakeholders, issued the following news release on April 19, 2024:
Evergy, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVRG) announced today it will release its 2024 first quarter earnings Thursday, May 9, 2024, before market open.
The company plans to host its quarterly conference call and audio webcast to discuss the results Thursday, May 9, 2024.
Event: Evergy Q1 2
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Fasting Mimicking Diets is Topic for USU Chemistry and Biochemistry's April 24 Hansen Seminar
LOGAN, Utah, April 19 (TNSres) -- Utah State University issued the following news on April 18, 2024:
By Mary-Ann Muffoletto
What does it take to live a long and healthy life? Can a mostly plant-based diet with limited fasting ensure better health in one's later years?
University of Southern California biochemist Valter Longo explores these questions, along with questions about the fundamental mechanisms of aging. He presents "Fasting Mimicking Diets: Longevity and Disease," in a Wednesday, Ap
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FFLA and Family Law Section Fund 14 Civil Legal Aid Summer Fellows
MAITLAND, Florida, April 20 (TNSres) -- Funding Florida Legal Aid (formerly the Florida Bar Foundation) issued the following news release:
After a four-year pause due to lack of funding, FFLA will once again fund its Civil Legal Aid Summer Fellows program, through which Florida law students spend 10 weeks working at a legal aid organization.
FFLA allocated $100,000 to fund 10 fellows for the 2024 program. In January, The Florida Bar Family Law Section donated $37,500 to cover the costs of four
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Fighting Impostor Syndrome: Binghamton Researcher Aims to Help Students Struggling With Self-Doubt
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 20 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
By Lauren Woodring
Jiyun Elizabeth L. Shin has seen the impacts of impostorism - commonly referred to as impostor syndrome - firsthand.
"When I talk about impostorism, students often come up to me after class to talk about their experiences," said Shin, a lecturer at Binghamton University's Psychology Department. "Students share their experiences of impostorism, especially students from underrepresente
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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:
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Financial Institutions Report $27 Billion in Elder Financial Exploitation Suspicious Activity in One-Year Period
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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
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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
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Flagler Forward: Flagler College Receives $30,000 Grant From Siemens to Fund Science Department Research
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, April 20 (TNSres) -- Flagler College issued the following news:
Flagler College is thrilled to announce the receipt of a significant grant from Siemens' Empower+. This generous contribution, totaling $30,000, will support two vital initiatives within the College community.
The grant includes $25,000 for Flagler College Professor Matt Brown's San Sebastian River Water Quality Research Project. Additionally, $5,000 has been allocated as the lead/title sponsor of Science W
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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
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General Aviation Manufacturers Association: Accelerating the Development of the Electric Aviation Sector in Europe
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany, April 20 (TNSres) -- The General Aviation Manufacturers Association issued the following news release on April 19, 2024:
This week, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association announced, during its press conference at Aero Friedrichshafen, the publication of a white paper entitled "Recommendations for Accelerating the Development of the Electric Aviation Sector in Europe." The paper proposes important recommendations for European regulators and policymakers to suppo
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Greenpeace USA Slams NOAA's Misleading Claims of Almost Protecting One-Third of U.S. Marine Areas
WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- Greenpeace USA, an organization that says it uses protest and confrontation to expose environmental problems and promote solutions, issued the following news release on April 19, 2024:
In response to the Biden-Harris Administration's announcement today that the United States has already "conserved" almost one-third of its marine areas, Arlo Hemphill, Greenpeace USA Oceans are Life Project Lead, said: "This is a disappointing display of creative accounting, one t
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $2.8 Million in Life Sciences Funding to Improve Women's Health Outcomes
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 16 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development posted the following news release:
Today, Governor Maura T. Healey visited Brigham and Women's Hospital to highlight Massachusetts' leadership in life sciences and the Governor's proposed 10-year reauthorization of the Life Sciences Initiative in her Mass Leads Act. She was joined by Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao, Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh, and President and CE
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Heidelberg University: Research Project - How Experts Exposed Art Forgeries in the Early 20th Century
HEIDELBERG, Germany, April 20 (TNSres) -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release:
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Researchers in Heidelberg and Mainz investigate the history of a historical network to combat faked artworks
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Art forgeries represented a challenge to the art world and its institutions long before the sensational case around Wolfgang Beltracchi. The journal "Mittheilungen des Museen-Verbandes", i.e. the Communications from the Museums Association, which appeared from 1899 to 1939, w
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Housing Research at University of Salford Welcomed by Government Minister
GREATER MANCHESTER, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Salford issued the following news:
In a letter to the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, Michael Gove (Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities) has stressed the importance of learning from an evaluation being led by three academics from the University of Salford.
Dr Graeme Sherriff, Philip Martin and Dr Joshua Pink, researchers in the Sustainable Housing & Urban Studies Unit (SHUSU), have been commi
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HPU Poll: North Carolinians Still Concerned About Inflation
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 20 (TNSres) -- High Point University issued the following news release:
Inflation is still on the minds of North Carolinians interviewed for the latest High Point University Poll. Half (52%) of North Carolina residents responding to the survey said inflation concerns have affected a lot of their spending decisions in the last year. About one-third (34%) said inflation concerns have affected some of their spending decisions, and only 12% said inflation concerns
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HPU Students Participate in Annual Texas Academy of Science Meeting
BROWNWOOD, Texas, April 16 (TNSres) -- Howard Payne University issued the following news:
Howard Payne University students attended the Texas Academy of Science (TAS) annual meeting in March at The University of Texas Permian Basin in Odessa. Representing HPU were eight students and two faculty members, with three of the students giving presentations at the conference.
TAS promotes scientific research in Texas, encourages student learning through research and aims to enhance the professional d
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Ifo Institute: Economic Experts Expect Slight Decline in Inflation Worldwide
MUNICH, Germany, April 20 (TNSres) -- ifo Institute issued the following news release:
Economic experts from around the world expect inflation rates to decline in the years ahead. This is among the findings of the Economic Experts Survey, a quarterly survey conducted by the ifo Institute and the Swiss Economic Policy Institute. According to this survey, the inflation rate worldwide will reach 4.6% in 2024, then 4.4% next year, and 4.0% in 2027. In Germany, inflation for this year is expected to
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Imperial College-London Academic Wins Euros2.4m European Funding to Improve Solar Harvesting Tech
LONDON, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- Imperial College London issued the following news:
By Hayley Dunning
Professor Jenny Nelson has won a prestigious European Research Council grant to learn lessons from plants and apply them to solar technologies.
She will use the grant to unpick how plants convert sunlight to energy efficiently, and use their principles to design more efficient materials for solar-harvesting technologies.'
Professor Nelson, from the Department of Physics at Imperial Coll
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International Service for Human Rights: In Letter to China, UN Expert Condemns Targeting of Human Rights Lawyers
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 20 (TNSres) -- The International Service for Human Rights issued the following news:
A newly-released confidential letter by a UN Special Rapporteur documents the disbarment of human rights lawyers in China and the tightening ideological control over lawyers and law firms. The UN expert denounces disappearances, closed-door trials, harassment of relatives, travel bans, and other abuses targeting human rights lawyers.
On 14 February 2024, the UN Special Rapporteur on
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International Trials Underway for Childhood Malnutrition Therapy Developed at St. Louis School of Medicine
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 20 (TNSres) -- The Washington University St. Louis School of Medicine issued the following news release:
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Treatment nurturing gut microbiome to be evaluated in nearly 20,000 children in Africa, South Asia
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A mother and her child in Kurigram, Bangladesh, participated in a clinical trial of a microbiome-directed food designed to nurture beneficial gut microbes and treat childhood malnutrition. The supplementary food -- developed at Washington University Sch
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IRS Fact Sheet: Updates to Frequently Asked Questions About Energy Efficient Home Improvements and Residential Clean Energy Property Credits
WASHINGTON, April 15 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service issued the following fact sheet:
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Updates to Frequently Asked Questions About Energy Efficient Home Improvements and Residential Clean Energy Property Credits
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Note: These frequently asked questions supersede earlier FAQs that were posted in FS-2022-42 on Dec. 2022.
This fact sheet updates frequently asked questions about energy efficient home improvements and residential clean energy p
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Justice Department's Environment and Natural Resources Division Commemorates Earth Day and Releases the Division's Accomplishments Report for FY 2023
WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
The Justice Department's Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) released the Division's Accomplishments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 in commemoration of Earth Day on April 22.
"The Environment and Natural Resources Division continues to serve a critical role in securing environmental justice and responding to the climate crisis, which are two of the Administration's top priorities," said
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Kansas City Fed Releases Semi-Annual Update of the Bank Capital Analysis
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 20 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release on April 19, 2024:
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City today released the December 31, 2023 results from its semiannual External LinkBank Capital Analysis (BCA)External Link, which provides an objective and data-based approach to judging capital strength across the banking industry. The BCA presents leverage ratios for individual U.S. global systemically important banks (G-S
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Kidney Therapy Startup Atorvia Named Inaugural Recipient of U of T Mississauga's Blue Ticket Program
TORONTO, Ontario, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Toronto issued the following news:
By Kristy Strauss
Acute kidney injury can be devastating for patients, resulting in chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease, stroke and heart attack.
There's currently no effective treatment for the condition, which the World Health Organization estimates affects some 78 million people each year. The only option is supportive care like dialysis which requires patients to rearrange their lives a
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Labor Dept. Issues Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims for Week Ending April 11, 2024
WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following weekly report entitled "Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims" for week ending April 11, 2024.
Here are excerpts:
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SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA
In the week ending April 6, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 211,000, a decrease of 11,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 221,000 to 222,000. The 4-week moving average was 214,
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Lancaster University Researchers to Help Lead the Way in Making Future Digital Infrastructures Cyber Secure
LANCASTER, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- Lancaster University issued the following news:
A major new research programme involving Lancaster University experts will address the grand challenge of providing cyber security at societal scale.
The SCULI (Securing Convergent Ultra-large Scale Infrastructures) programme has received pound sterling6.3 million funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). Leading Lancaster University cyber security experts Distinguished P
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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Mitigating the Risk of Infection in Combat-Related Injuries
LIVERMORE, California, April 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news:
The severely invasive nature of combat trauma creates massive regions of injury, colonization and infection, requiring specialized diagnostic and aggressive therapeutic approaches. Previous reports indicate an estimated occurrence of wound infections in 18%-25% of combat-related injuries.
Hindering wound recovery are multidrug-resistant microorganisms,
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Mass. Revenue Dept.: April 2024 Mid-Month Revenue Report
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 20 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Department of Revenue issued the following mid-month revenue report on April 18, 2024:
Mid-Month Revenue reports display how much tax revenue has been collected halfway through a given month by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
Please note: Revenue collections are uneven and weighted toward month-end, and the brief period covered in the mid-month does not provide sufficient data for comparison to prior years. Therefore, the D
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Meet the Latest Royal College Research Grant Recipients
OTTAWA, Ontario, April 20 (TNSres) -- The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada issued the following news:
2023 Strategic Initiative Grant
The Strategic Initiative Grant supports research and scholarship in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion, planetary health, competency-based medical education and specialist wellness.
Isabelle Raiche, MD, FRCSC, MAEd
"Bias in the CaRMS interview process: A prospective study on the impact of blinding interview candidates"
There are cl
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Milliman Analysis: Public Pension Funded Ratio Rises to 79.7% in March, Reaching Highest Mark in 2 Years
SEATTLE, Washington, April 20 (TNSres) -- Milliman, an actuarial and consulting firm, presented the following news release:
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Milliman PPFI plans gain $62 billion in funded status for the month thanks to robust asset returns
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Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today released the latest results of its Public Pension Funding Index (PPFI), which analyzes data from the nation's 100 largest public defined benefit plans.
A second consecutive month of overall
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Miss. Education Dept.: Mississippi Doubles Preschool Enrollment, Spending With Plans for Further Expansion, According to 2023 NIEER Report
JACKSON, Mississippi, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
A new report released today from the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) (https://nieer.org/) finds Mississippi is one of only five states in the country to meet 10 of 10 research-based quality standards benchmarks for pre-kindergarten programs. Mississippi ranks 35th in the nation for preschool enrollment for 4-year-olds.
NIEER released it
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Mo. Higher Education Dept.: March 2024 Monthly Jobs Report
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development issued the following news release:
Missouri nonfarm payroll employment increased by 8,100 jobs in March 2024, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.3 percent. Private industry employment increased by 7,100 jobs and government employment increased by 1,000 jobs. Over the year, there was an increase of 54,200 jobs from March 2023 to March 2024, and the unemplo
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N.Y. Environmental Conservation Department Seeking Data on Vulnerable Species to Inform New Status Assessments
ALBANY, New York, April 20 (TNSres) -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on April 19, 2024:
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Scientific Input Sought for Planning to Assist State's Species of Greatest Conservation Need
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced it is seeking data on species status assessments for use in updating New York's State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) for 2025-35. The SWAP guides management act
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NACCHO's Podcast From Washington: New Changes to the WIC Program and Local Health Officer Discusses Overdose Crisis in America
WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- The National Association of County and City Health Officials issued the following news release:
On this month's podcast (https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/30899243?_gl=1*1ntwzad*_ga*MTc1OTkwMzg3NS4xNzA2NzE3ODI2*_ga_6MD8SMG8NT*MTcxMzUzMTMzMC4xNy4xLjE3MTM1MzM3MDQuOC4wLjA.), the National Association of County and City Health Officials' (NACCHO) Victoria Van de Vate, Director of Government Affairs, and Lauren Mastroberardino, Government Affairs Senior Sp
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NATCA CALLS ON FAA TO COLLABORATE ON AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER FATIGUE
WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- The National Air Traffic Controllers Association issued the following news release on April 19, 2024:
Although the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) is encouraged that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has turned its attention to the serious issue of air traffic controller fatigue, our Union is disappointed that the FAA did not collaborate with NATCA in advance of its decision and announcement today. Earlier this morning, FAA first sha
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National MS Society: Researchers Uncover an Immune Signature in Some People With MS Long Before Their First Symptom
NEW YORK, April 20 (TNSres) -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news:
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Further research may offer clues to what triggered their MS and will lay the groundwork for detecting and treating MS much earlier to reduce future worsening
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Investigators at the University of California, San Francisco and collaborators leveraged a massive collection of blood samples to search for an immune antibody signature that could identify people in the pre-clinical stage of MS
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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
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New Copper-Catalyzed C-H Activation Strategy From Scripps Research
LA JOLLA, California, April 20 (TNSres) -- The Scripps Research Institute issued the following news:
Inspired by what human liver enzymes can do, Scripps Research chemists have developed a new set of copper-catalyzed organic synthesis reactions for building and modifying pharmaceuticals and other molecules. The new reactions are expected to be widely used in drug discovery and optimization, as well as in other chemistry-based industries.
In their study, which initially published in an unedited
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New York State Association of Counties: Counties Call for Action on Environmental Priorities Ahead of Earth Day Celebration
ALBANY, New York, April 20 (TNSres) -- The New York State Association of Counties issued the following news release:
Ahead of Earth Day, the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) is calling for action on legislation to modernize and strengthen local recycling, regulate harmful chemicals, and safeguard public health and the environment.
Central to NYSAC's priorities is the reinstatement of paper products like direct mail and office paper into the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infra
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NOAA: Entangled Humpback Whale Near Unalaska Successfully Cut Free
WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Alaska Regional Office issued the following news:
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The response, in a remote community, took several days and involved a broad array of partner agencies, organizations, and local trained volunteers.
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A humpback whale was entangled in fishing gear in Iliuliuk Bay, near the Port of Dutch Harbor, Alaska. Due to the efforts of NOAA, partners, and local trained volunteers, it was successfully cut free
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NOAA: Uncrewed Vehicles Hold Promise for Ocean Data Collection in Difficult-to-Reach Areas
WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSres) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Northeast Fisheries Science Center issued the following feature story:
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We try to "see" fish and plankton using acoustics in offshore wind energy areas off the Northeastern United States.
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Last fall, a team of ocean researchers sent an uncrewed, slender, submarine-shaped vehicle packed with scientific electronics into offshore wind farm areas off southern New England. It was a test of how well th
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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
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Offshore Energies UK: Rystad Energy's Energy Supply Chain Report Shows Potential Prize for the UK
LONDON, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- Offshore Energies UK issued the following news release:
A new report published by independent research and business intelligence company, Rystad Energy shows the oil and gas sector's supply chain possesses between 60 to 80% of the capabilities required to develop the UK's low carbon energies, but targeted investment is vital to capture the potential of an estimated pound sterling150 billion opportunity.
The research commissioned by OEUK is in a new report
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Oxford Economics: The Economic Impact of Abandoning the WTO
OXFORD, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- Oxford Economics, a corporate, financial and government decision-makers and thought leaders adviser, issued the following news release:
Oxford Economics have been commissioned by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to provide an independent assessment of the potential impact of WTO dissolution on developing economies.
A shifting international economic environment has raised a number of challenges for the World Trade Organization (WTO) in recent yea
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: A Resilient Integrated Resource Planning Framework for Transmission Systems: Analysis and Optimization
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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This article presents a resilient Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) framework designed for transmission systems, with a specific focus on analyzing and optimizing responses to High Impact Low Probability (HILP) events. The framework aims to improve the resilience of transmission networks in the face of extreme events by priori
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Applying Multimodal Mass Spectrometry to Image Tumors Undergoing Ferroptosis Following In Vivo Treatment With a Ferroptosis Inducer
WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is the most common form of ovarian cancer. The poor prognosis generally associated with this disease has led to the search for improved therapies such as ferroptosis-inducing agents. Ferroptosis is a form of regulated cell death that is dependent on iron and is characterized by lipid peroxidation
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics Complete Active Space Configuration Interaction Theory
WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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Polariton chemistry has attracted great attention as a potential route to modify chemical structure, properties, and reactivity through strong interactions between molecular electronic, vibrational, or rovibrational degrees of freedom. A rigorous theoretical treatment of molecular polaritons requires the treatment of matter and
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Ceramic-Metal Composites: A Review of Key Properties and Synthesis Methods Focused on Nuclear Waste Immobilization
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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This paper reviews key properties, applications, and examples of ceramic-metal composites (cermets), and metal matrix composites (MMC) with emphasis on their applicability as waste forms for immobilizing nuclear waste. While the literature is mature for vitrified and cementitious radioactive waste forms, cermet materials have n
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Citizen and Machine Learning-Aided High-Resolution Mapping of Urban Heat Exposure and Stress
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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Through conversion of land cover to more built-up, impervious surfaces, cities create hotter environments than their surroundings for urban residents, with large differences expected between different parts of the city. Existing measurements of ambient air temperature and heat stress, however, are often insufficient to capture
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Coastal Inundation Regime Moderates the Short-Term Effects of Sediment and Soil Additions on Seawater Oxygen and Greenhouse Gas Dynamics - Microcosm Experiment
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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Flooding of wetlands mediates the exchange of soils, sediments, and solutes across coastal terrestrial-aquatic interfaces, potentially altering their fate. Specifically, inundation can impact biogeochemical processes that influence aquatic respiration and greenhouse gas cycling, with implications for coastal carbon and nutrient
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Descriptors of Water Aggregation
WASHINGTON, April 13 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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We rely on a total of 23 (cluster size, 8 structural, and 14 connectivity) descriptors to investigate structural patterns and connectivity motifs associated with water cluster aggregation. In addition to the cluster size n (number of molecules), the 11 structural descriptors can be further categorized into (i) 1-body (intramole
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Development and Application of Hybrid AIMD/cDFT Simulations for Atomic-to-Mesoscale Chemistry
WASHINGTON, April 13 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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Many important geochemical and biogeochemical processes involve reactivity and dynamics in complex solutions. Gaining a fundamental understanding of these reaction mechanisms is a challenging goal that requires advanced com- putational and experimental approaches. However, important techniques such as molecular simulation have
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Disposition of Solids From Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Biomass - Current Understanding, Research Gaps, Opportunities
WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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Characteristics of solid residuals generated during hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) of biomass are reported to establish disposition options for these residuals to reduce liability or barriers to commercialization of HTL.
HTL solids from pilot scale are reported and compared to existing HTL solids literature for a variety of
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Dynamic nitrogen fixation in an aerobic endophyte of Populus
WASHINGTON, April 13 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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Biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) by microbial diazotrophs can contribute significantly to nitrogen availability and uptake in non-nodulating plant species. However, there is a knowledge gap currently surrounding the molecular mechanisms underlying diazotrophic endophyte-plant interactions and the spatial and temporal variatio
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Effects of Small Marine Energy Deployments on Oceanographic Systems
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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The placement and operation of marine energy systems in the oceans have the potential to change flow patterns, decrease wave heights, and/or remove energy from the oceanographic system. Changes in oceanographic systems resulting from harvesting marine energy, particularly tidal and wave energy, may be of concern to regulators a
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Engaging the Regulatory Community to Aid Environmental Consenting/Permitting Processes for Marine Renewable Energy
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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Regulators involved in consenting/permitting marine renewable energy (MRE) have faced multiple challenges due to relatively new, unfamiliar technology and uncertainty surrounding potential environmental impacts. This has resulted in slow progress for the MRE industry, including long consenting timeframes and extensive and expen
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Enhanced Toughness and Tear Resistance of Thin-Walled High-Pressure Die-Cast Aluminum Alloys Through Friction Stir Processing
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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In this study, we investigate the toughness and resistance to tear of thin-wall high-pressure die-cast (HPDC) aluminum alloys in two different orientations following the implementation of friction stir processing (FSP).
The FSP technique was applied to two different HPDC Al-Si alloys: the recyclable-grade, high iron, A380 all
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Facet-Dependent Dispersion and Aggregation of Aqueous Hematite Nanoparticles
WASHINGTON, April 13 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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Nanoparticle aggregates in solution control surface reactivity and function. Complete dispersion often requires additive sorbents to impart a net repulsive interaction between particles. Facet engineering of nanocrystals offers an alternative approach to produce monodisperse suspensions simply based on facet-specific interactio
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Factors Affecting Powerhouse Passage of Spring Migrant Smolts at Federally Operated Hydroelectric Dams of the Snake and Columbia Rivers
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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From 2008-2018, acoustic telemetry studies were conducted to evaluate dam passage survival of spring migrant Chinook salmon and steelhead smolts at 7 of the 8 federally operated dams on the lower Snake and Columbia rivers. Data from over 87,000 dam passage events were evaluated using regression modeling to identify the effect o
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Helping the Climate by Replacing Liquefied Natural Gas With Liquefied Hydrogen or Ammonia?
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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The war in Ukraine caused Europe to more than double its imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in only one year. In addition, imported LNG remains a crucial source of energy for resource-poor countries, such as Japan, where LNG imports satisfy about a quarter of the country's primary energy demand. However, an increasing numbe
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: High-Resolution Mapping of Nitrogen Oxide Emissions in Large US Cities From TROPOMI Retrievals of Tropospheric Nitrogen Dioxide Columns
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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Satellite-derived spatiotemporal patterns of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions can improve accuracy of emission inventories to better support air quality and climate research and policy studies. In this study, we couple the chemical transport Model-Independent SATellite-derived Emission estimation Algorithm for Mixed-sources (MISA
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Homologous Acetone Carboxylases Strictly Select Fe(II) or Mn(II) as the Catalytic Cofactor
WASHINGTON, April 13 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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Acetone carboxylases (ACs) catalyze the metal- and ATP-dependent conversion of acetone and bicarbonate to form acetoacetate, but their preference for either Mn(II) or Fe(II) has been unclear. Enzymes from the proteobacteria Xanthobacter autotrophicus and Aromatoleum aromaticum share 68% primary sequence identity and identical a
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: How Might the May 2015 Flood in the U.S. Southern Great Plains Induced by Clustered MCSs Unfold in the Future?
WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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The historic 22-26 May 2015 flood event in Texas and Oklahoma was caused by anomalous clustered mesoscale convective systems (MCSs) that produced record-breaking rainfall and $3 billion of damage in the region. A month-long regional convection-permitting simulation is conducted to reconstruct multiple clustered MCSs that lead t
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Improving Cycling Performance of Anode-Free Lithium Batteries by Pressure and Voltage Control
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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The anode-free lithium (Li) batteries (AFLBs) have great potential to provide higher energy density than most other batteries. However, the performance of AFLBs is very sensitive to pressure and other operating parameters, especially for coin cells widely used in AFLB investigations.
Therefore, optimizing cell assembly parame
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Incorporation of Rare Earth Elements Sc, Y and La Into Gibbsite
WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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Rare earth elements (REE) are critical resources with significant economic value. However, our understanding of their absorptivity and solubility in minerals is limited. In this study, the adsorption and solubilization of scandium (Sc), yttrium (Y), and lanthanum (La) into aluminum hydroxide (gibbsite, Al(OH)3) were investigate
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Insertion Reactions and Structural Studies of [(NHC)CuH]2 With Nitrogen-Based Substrates
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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The stoichiometric and catalytic reactions of Cu-H dimers supported by N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) have mainly focused on the insertions of aldehydes, ketones, CO2, and unsaturated hydrocarbons.
In this report, we investigated the stoichiometric reactions of dimeric [(NHC)CuH]2 (NHC = IPr*, 6Dipp) with unsaturated nitrogen
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Integrated Quantum-Classical Protocol for the Realistic Description of Solvated Multinuclear Mixed-Valence Transition-Metal Complexes and Their Solvatochromic Properties
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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Linear cyanide-bridged polymetallic complexes, which undergo photoinduced metalto- metal charge transfer (MMCT), represent prototypical systems for studying long-range electron-transfer reactions and understanding the role played by specific solute-solvent interactions in modulating the excited state dynamics. To tackle this pr
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Km-Scale Simulations of Mesoscale Convective Systems Over South America - A Feature Tracker Intercomparison
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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Mesoscale convective systems (MCSs) are clusters of thunderstorms that are important in Earth's water and energy cycle. Additionally, they are responsible for extreme events such as large hail, strong winds, and extreme precipitation. Automated object-based analyses that track MCSs have become popular since they allow us to ide
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Maximum and Comparative Efficiency Calculations for Integrated Capture and Electrochemical Conversion CO2
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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The integration of CO2 capture and conversion has the potential to decrease the capital and energetic cost of utilizing dilute CO2 streams. Herein we evaluate the overall energy efficiency for electrochemical conversion of dilute CO2 streams to product.
Additionally, the energetic requirement for the use of intermediary sorben
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Methane Flux From Transplanted Soil Monoliths Depends on Moisture, But Not Origin
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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Soils both produce and consume methane (CH4), a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. In coastal forests, upland soils are shifting from being CH4 sinks to sources as sea levels rise, increasingly flooding soils with little prior inundation history.
Ecosystem CH4 budgets are highly uncertain due in part to
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Nonvirialized Axion Search Sensitive to the Doppler Effects in the Milky Way Halo
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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The Axion Dark Matter eXperiment (ADMX) has previously excluded Dine-Fischler-Srednicki- Zhitnisky (DFSZ) axions between 680-790 MHz under the assumption that the dark matter is described by the isothermal halo model.
However, the precise nature of the velocity distribution of dark matter is still unknown, and alternative mod
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Observation of a Super-Tetrahedral Cluster of Acetonitrile-Solvated Dodecaborate Dianion via Dihydrogen Bonding
WASHINGTON, April 13 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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We launched a combined negative ion photoelectron spectroscopy (NIPES) and multiscale theoretical investigation on the geometric and electronic structures of a series of acetonitrile-solvated dodecaborate clusters, i.e. B12H12 2-.nCH3CN (n = 1-4). The electron binding energies (EBEs) of B12H12 2-.nCH3CN are observed to increase
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Oligosaccharide Production and Signaling Correlate With Delayed Flowering in an Arabidopsis Genotype Grown and Selected in High [CO2]
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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Since the onset of industrialization, the atmospheric CO2 ([CO2]) has increased from 270 to 415 ppm and is projected to reach 800-1000 ppm this century. Some Arabidopsis ecotypes delayed flowering in future, elevated [CO2] relative to current [CO2], while others showed no change or accelerations. Therefore, future flowering beh
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: One-Step Synthesis and Operando Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopic Characterization of Heterostructured MoP-Mo2N Electrocatalysts for Stable Hydrogen Evolution Reaction
WASHINGTON, April 13 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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This study presents a novel synthesis of self-standing MoP and Mo2N heterostructured electrocatalysts with enhanced stability and catalytic performance. Facilitated by the controlled phase and interfacial microstructure, the seamless structures of these catalysts minimize internal resistivity and prevent local corrosion, contri
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Online Real-Time Learning of Dynamical Systems From Noisy Streaming Data
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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Recent advancements in sensing and communication facilitate obtaining high-frequency real-time data from various physical systems like power networks, climate systems, biological networks, etc. However, since the data are recorded by physical sensors, it is natural that the obtained data is corrupted by measurement noise.
In
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Organic Molecules Mimic Alkali Metals Enabling Spontaneous Harpoon Reactions With Halogens
WASHINGTON, April 13 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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The harpoon mechanism has been a milestone in molecular reaction dynamics. Until now, the entity from which electron harpooning occurs has been either alkali metal atoms or non-metallic analogs in their excited states.
In this work, we demonstrate that a common organic molecule, octamethylcalix[4]pyrrole (omC4P), behaves just
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Physical Origin of Enhanced Electrical Conduction in Aluminum-Graphene Composites
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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The electronic and transport properties of aluminum-graphene composite materials were investigated using ab initio plane wave density functional theory. The structure of the interface is reported for several configurations. It is found in some cases that the Aluminum (111) surface can relax in a nearly ideal registry with graph
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Process Modeling of Aerosol-Cloud Interaction in Summertime Precipitating Shallow Cumulus Over the Western North Atlantic
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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Process modeling of aerosol-cloud interaction is essential to bridging gaps between observational analysis and climate modeling of aerosol effects in the Earth system and eventually reducing climate projection uncertainties. In this study, we examine aerosol-cloud interaction in summertime precipitating shallow cumuli observed
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Quantifying the Contributions of Aerosol- and Snow-Produced ClNO2 Through Observations and 1D Modeling
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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Nitryl chloride (ClNO2) is a radical reservoir that forms and accumulates in the nocturnal atmospheric boundary layer influenced by combustion emissions and chloride (e.g., sea salt and/or road salt). Upon sunrise, ClNO2 rapidly photolyzes to generate highly reactive chlorine radicals (Clx) that affect air quality by generating
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Regional and Teleconnected Impacts of Solar Radiation-Topography Interaction Over the Tibetan Plateau
WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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Radiation-topography interaction plays an important role in surface energy balance over the Tibetan Plateau (TP). However, the impacts of such interaction over the TP on climate locally and in the Asian regions remain unclear.
This study uses the Energy Exascale Earth System Model (E3SM) to evaluate the regional and teleconne
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Regional Assessment of Household Energy Decision-Making and Technology Adoption in the United States
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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To meet climate goals, significant reductions in residential building greenhouse gas emissions are necessary. Residential energy use, appliance selection, and building technologies are controlled by individuals and households. To investigate household energy behavior and technology choice, we created and analyzed a robust house
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Reproducible Growth of Brachypodium in EcoFAB 2.0 Reveals That Nitrogen Form and Starvation Modulate Root Exudation
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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Understanding plant-microbe interactions requires examination of Rootroot exudation under nutrient stress using standardized and reproducible experimental systems. We grew Brachypodium distachyon hydroponically in fabricated ecosystem devices (EcoFAB 2.0) under three inorganic nitrogen forms (nitrate, ammonium, and ammonium nit
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Resolving Nanoscale Processes During Carbon Mineralization Using Identical Location Transmission Electron Microscopy
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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Basalt reservoirs offer potential for secure and long-term carbon sequestration through mineralization, aiding in reaching net-zero emission goals. Commercial-scale deployment of this technology requires accurate reservoir simulations, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of mineral reactivity with CO2-bearing fluids und
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Ru/MgO Catalyst With Dual Ru Structure Sites for Efficient CO Production From CO2 Hydrogenation
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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The development and comprehension of supported metal catalysts for CO2 hydrogenation is of paramount importance in mitigating the net CO2 emissions. Supported Ru catalysts have been widely recognized in facilitating CO2 methanation, on which recent findings suggest that the CO2 hydrogenation process can be manipulated to favor
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Signatures of Cysteine Oxidation on Muscle Structural and Contractile Proteins Are Associated With Physical Performance and Muscle Function in Older Adults: Study of Muscle, Mobility and Aging (SOMMA)
WASHINGTON, April 13 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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Oxidative stress is considered a contributor to declining muscle function and mobility during aging; however, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain poorly described. We hypothesized that greater levels of cysteine (Cys) oxidation on muscle proteins are associated with decreased measures of mobility.
Herein, we applied a
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Silver-Decorated Palladium on Carbon Catalyst for Enhanced Ammonium Formate Dehydrogenation
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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Palladium (Pd)-based catalysts efficiently convert ammonium formate solution to hydrogen at low temperatures (<100 C), but they tend to deactivate quickly during stability testing. This manuscript presents a systematic investigation into the catalytic properties of Pd-Ag bimetallic catalysts, focusing on their surface compositi
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Tracking Nitrite's Deviation From Stokes-Einstein Predictions With Pulsed Field Gradient 15N NMR Spectroscopy
WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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Predicting the behavior of oxyanions in radioactive waste stored at the Department of Energy legacy nuclear sites requires the development of novel analytical methods.
This work demonstrates 15N pulsed field gradient nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to quantify the diffusivity of nitrite. Experimental results, supporte
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Tuning and High Throughput Experimental Screening of Eutectic Electrolytes With Co-Solvents for Redox Flow Batteries
WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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Eutectic solvents, with high salt concentrations and suppressed volatility, are promising alternatives to aqueous and volatile organic electrolytes for grid-scale energy storage devices such as redox flow batteries (RFBs). However, it is not known a priori which hydrogen bond acceptors and donors would form a eutectic solvent a
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Unlocking Li Superionic Conductivity in Face-Centred Cubic Oxides via Face-Sharing Configurations
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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Oxides with a face-centered cubic (fcc) anion sublattice are generally not considered as solid-state electrolytes as the structural framework is thought to be unfavorable for Li superionic conduction. Herein, we demonstrate Li superionic conductivity in fcc-type oxides in which face-sharing Li configurations have been created t
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Unprecedented Electrical Performance of Friction-Extruded Copper-Graphene Composites
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article:
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Copper-graphene composites show remarkable electrical performance surpassing traditional copper conductors albeit at a micron scale; there are several challenges in demonstrating similar performance at the bulk scale. In this study, we used shear extrusion to synthesize macro-scale copper-graphene composites with a simultaneous
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Park Advocates and Community Leaders Celebrate Victory for Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release on April 19, 2024:
National park supporters across the nation are celebrating today as Secretary Haaland announced Interior's intention to reject the 211-mile Ambler industrial mining road in Alaska. Despite no evidence that a mine could extract economic amounts of critical minerals, the state of Alaska had proposed a 211-mile mining road that would slice through Gates of the Artic Nat
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Phoenix Center Responds to FCC'S Critiques of Our Empirical Research Findings That Title II Stifles Investment
WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- The Phoenix Center issued the following news release on April 19, 2024:
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Even FCC's Analysis Shows Title II Suppressed Investment
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On April 3, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") announced that it intends to vote on an item at its April Open Meeting which will reinstate, in large part, the FCC's controversial 2015 Open Internet Rules. Such action would reverse the Trump Administration's 2018 Restoring Internet Freedom Order ("RIFO")-
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PIK Research Among Most Cited Papers in Policy Documents Worldwide
POTSDAM, Germany, April 20 (TNSres) -- The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research issued the following news release:
Three research papers conducted by PIK director Johan Rockstrom are among the top ten most cited papers in policy documents. This is according to an analysis of data provided to the journal Nature.
The scientific journal Nature has published an exclusive list of research papers that have gained the most attention from policymakers. When economics articles are excluded- wh
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Putting Brock University Grad Student Research on the Map
ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, April 20 (TNSres) -- Brock University issued the following news:
By Sarah Burger
From yeast bioengineering in Icewine fermentation to new immunotherapeutic approaches for age-related diseases, the 19th annual Mapping New Knowledges (MNK) Research Conference showcased a range of engaging and impactful research at Brock.
The transdisciplinary conference, held on Wednesday, April 10, kicked off with a keynote lecture by Professor of English Language and Literature Adam D
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Queen Mary University of London: Pioneering AI in Earth Sciences - DERI's Professor Cedric John
LONDON, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news:
Professor John leads Data Science for the Environment and Sustainability at the Digital Environmental Research Institute (DERI).
This Earth Day, meet Professor John, who leads a team applying artificial intelligence (AI) to geoscience and sustainability challenges. As Professor and Head of Data Science for the Environment and Sustainability, he will spearhead DERI's work to develop and deploy AI-dr
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RCP Calls for Regulations to Protect Children and Young People From Vaping
LONDON, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- The Royal College of Physicians issued the following news release:
The RCP's new report says more should be done to reduce the appeal and availability of e-cigarettes to children and young people.
E-cigarettes and harm reduction: an evidence review 2024 (https://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/projects/outputs/e-cigarettes-and-harm-reduction-evidence-review) makes several recommendations for regulation, including restricting the promotion of e-cigarettes on social med
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RCP Responds to Health Foundation Report on Inequalities in Major Illness in England
LONDON, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- The Royal College of Physicians issued the following news release:
The RCP has responded to a report by the Health Foundation, showing that 700,000 more workers are projected to be living with major illness by 2040.
The Health Foundation's report Health inequalities in 2040 (https://www.health.org.uk/publications/health-inequalities-in-2040?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=health_inequalities_2040) looks at current and projected pa
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Renowned Parkinson's Disease Expert to Lead UVA's Department of Neurology
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 20 (TNSres) -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release:
The University of Virginia School of Medicine has named Xuemei Huang, MD, PhD, a distinguished leader, clinician, educator, and scientist to chair its Department of Neurology. She is slated to begin August 1.
Huang comes to UVA from the Penn State College of Medicine, where she has served as associate dean for physician-scientist development and chief of the Division of Movement Dis
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Russell Sage College Forensic Mental Health Graduate Student to Present at National Conference
TROY, New York, April 15 (TNSres) -- Sage Colleges issued the following news:
Maverick Douglas, a student in Russell Sage College's Master of Science in Forensic Mental Health program, has been selected to present research at the International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services annual conference in San Francisco, June 18-20, 2024.
Douglas will deliver a presentation on the impact of telehealth on competency evaluations. Competency evaluations are used to evaluate an individual's u
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Rutgers: The Biggest Barrier to a Vibrant Second-Hand EV Market? Price
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 20 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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New policies and broader subsides are needed to help lower-income buyers afford used electric vehicles, according to a Rutgers study
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As early adopters of electric vehicles (EVs) trade up for the latest models, the used EV market is beginning to mature in the United States. Yet many potential buyers, particularly low-income drivers, are skeptical of EV's conveniences and are put off by th
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Save the Children: Afghanistan - 250,000 Children in Need of Food, Homes and Education After Returning From Pakistan
KABUL, Afghanistan, April 20 (TNSres) -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, issued the following news release:
Nearly a quarter of a million Afghan children need proper homes, food, and access to education after returning from Pakistan in the past seven months with virtually nothing, said Save the Children.
More than 520,000 Afghans have returned from Pakistan since September 2023 after Pak
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Sierra Club: We Energies Files Third Rate Increase in Three Years
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Sierra Club issued the following new release on April 15, 2024:
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On Friday, We Energies filed yet another rate increase for its customers, the third increase in three years. Rates will increase approximately $10-11 more per month for residential customers in 2025 and an additional $7-8 more in 2026. In the last two years, We Energies increased its rates more than 13% and co
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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
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Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute: Indigenous Marine Biologist Deciphers the Evolution of Feeding Strategies of Sister Fish Species on Both Sides of the Isthmus of Panama
PANAMA CITY, Panama, April 20 (TNSres) -- The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute issued the following news on April 19, 2024:
Rodnyel Arosemena is of Dule (from Guna Yala) descent but grew up in the city. Unlike his parents, who grew up in the Guna Yala region, the Panamanian Caribbean Sea was not central to his childhood. His first memory of the beach is at the age of eight, but once he started college, his roots claimed him back: he is now a marine biologist. He is also one of the few pe
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Texas A&M University Health Science Center: School of Medicine Receives Nation's First NIH Lymphatic Biology Training Grant
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 20 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news:
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Funding will be used to train the next generation of lymphatic system researchers, opening a new avenue for exploring disease processes and potential treatments
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The Texas A&M University School of Medicine has become the first institution in the country to be awarded a National Institute of Health (NIH) training grant specifically targeting lymphatic biology and med
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Texas A&M University: 17 Faculty Elected 2023 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 20 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news:
By Paul Hill III
Texas A&M University announces the election of 17 faculty members as 2023 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). AAAS is the world's largest multidisciplinary scientific society and publisher of the Science journals. One of the most distinguished honors within the scientific community, fellows of the AAAS are a cadre of global scientists, engineers a
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Texas A&M University: How to Help Your Cat Breathe Easy With Feline Asthma
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 20 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news:
Spring is often described as a time of renewal and beauty, with flowers blooming and trees budding. However, spring flowers and budding trees also cause higher pollen counts, and for those with asthma, higher pollen counts can bring a greater risk of an asthma attack.
Fortunately for our feline friends, asthma attacks in cats are not as common as they are in humans, although cats who have the condition
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Texas State Convenes West Texas Scientists and the Public for the Christmas Mountains Research Symposium
SAN MARCOS, Texas, April 20 (TNSres) -- Texas State University issued the following news release:
Texas State University is gearing up to host the Christmas Mountains Research Symposium, an annual West Texas gathering focused on the ecology, geology, culture, and history of the Chihuahuan Desert ecosystem.
The tenth edition of the symposium is scheduled for May 19-21 at Terlingua Ranch Lodge, which neighbors Big Bend National Park. The symposium highlights research by students and faculty from
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The Buckeye Institute: Ohio's Job Market Still Sending Mixed Signals
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 20 (TNSres) -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy, issued the following news release:
Rea S. Hederman Jr., executive director of the Economic Research Center and vice president of policy at The Buckeye Institute, commented on the newly released jobs report (http://us7.freeproxy.win/index.php?q=m9jXoKOeZmfFlqOUx9TXyKzVkJ-enKFfnaStYaCjmqCYk9ignNOYnJCfnNmU0MzMp5DJn6xihHaCeniF
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This week with NSF Director Panchanathan
WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release:
This week, US National Science Foundation Director worked to strengthen pathways into STEM and expand the agency's reach in communities across the nation and world.
At the Arctic Encounter Symposium, Director Panchanathan took center stage alongside global leaders giving remarks that underscored the critical need for collaborative action in addressing the pressing challenges confronting the Arc
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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
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Tire Industry Association Applauds EPA Study: No Difference Found in Exposure to Metals, PAHs, Air Emissions From Crumb Rubber on Synthetic Turf Fields
BOWIE, Maryland, April 20 (TNSres) -- The Tire Industry Association issued the following news release:
A groundbreaking federal study, led by multiple agencies, has delivered reassuring findings regarding chemical exposure among sport players on synthetic turf fields with crumb rubber infill. The extensive research, hailed as the largest of its kind in the United States, provides strong evidence backing the safety and environmental benefits of recycled rubber.
Roy Littlefield, TIA's Vice Presi
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Today's Top 5 From Purdue University
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 20 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news wrap up on April 19, 2024:
"Purdue News Now"
From hosting a second international CHIPS summit in Washington, D.C., to this weekend's "Greatest Spectacle in College Racing," Derek Schultz has the latest in this week's edition of "Purdue News Now."
Plus, check out the five good stories below you may have missed.
Purdue, SIA, SEMI, SRC and GSA convene international CHIPS summit to focus on U.S. competiti
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Tritium Level in Fifth Batch of ALPS Treated Water Far Below Japan's Operational Limit, IAEA Confirms
VIENNA, Austria, April 20 (TNSres) -- The International Atomic Energy Agency issued the following news release on April 19, 2024:
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts have confirmed that the tritium concentration in the fifth batch of diluted ALPS treated water, which Japan's Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) started discharging today, is far below the country's operational limit.
Experts stationed at the IAEA's office at the site of the Fukushima nuclear power station (FDNPS)
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Two Creighton Students Awarded Prestigious Fulbright Scholarships
OMAHA, Nebraska, April 20 (TNSres) -- Creighton University issued the following news:
Two Creighton students have been named 2024 Fulbright scholars. Benjamin Kinkor and Kate Hessman have been awarded scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government's flagship international education exchange program. After a highly competitive selection process, winners study, conduct research and/or teach abroad for a year.
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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
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Statement on CERCLA Designation of PFOA and PFOS
WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement on April 19, 2024:
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Chuck Chaitovitz, Vice President of Environmental Affairs and Sustainability at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce today released the following statement following EPA's final rule on the CERCLA hazardous substance designation of PFOA and PFOS:
"It is troubling that the EPA selected an approach to the cleanup of legacy PFOA and PFOS that is less effective than other approaches avai
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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
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UC Santa Cruz Scientists Reveal New Path to Increasing Lactation for Nursing Mothers
SANTA CRUZ, California, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
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UC Santa Cruz scientists reveal new path to increasing lactation for nursing mothers
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Scientists at UC Santa Cruz have discovered a cellular process in the breast that can increase milk production by pregnant women, revealing a potential path to addressing lactation insufficiency syndrome--the inability of a nursing mother to produce sufficient milk
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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:
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UCR scientist wins $1.9 million to decode nematodes' attack strategies
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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
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UC-San Diego: Breakthrough Study on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
LA JOLLA, California, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news:
By Joseph McClain
The Psychiatric Genetics Consortium (PGC), a consortium of researchers led by scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine has made significant advancements in the understanding of the neurobiology of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a condition the World Health Organization says affects some 250 million people around the world.
The
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UC-San Diego: Creating a 'Greener,' More Connected Society
LA JOLLA, California, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news:
By Xochitl Rojas-Rocha
As the planet grapples with the climate crisis, researchers at UC San Diego have developed new technologies for more energy-efficient wireless connectivity with a reduced carbon footprint.
Described in two recent papers, a new base station deployment strategy and antenna design offer ways to reduce wireless energy demand and build more sustainable solutio
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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:
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Grant of up to $11 million will fund a clinical trial at UCSF that uses a smarter new CAR-T guided by precision technology.
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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
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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:
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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.
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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
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UCLA Sustainability Plan Shows Green Forward Progress by the Campus
LOS ANGELES, California, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release:
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Strides have been made in energy efficiency, food systems, water use and more since the plan's launch in 2022
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* UCLA is providing progress updates on its Sustainability Plan, an ambitious agenda of institutional goals on how the campus operates, leads, teaches, conducts research and engages within the community.
* Expanding energy efficiency --a key sustainable
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UM Successfully Incubates Over 50 Start-Ups
MACAU, China, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Macau issued the following news release:
To facilitate the commercialisation of research results and promote Macao's economic diversification, the University of Macau (UM) supports youth in innovation and entrepreneurship on various fronts. The university has successfully incubated more than 50 start-ups, helping them establish a foothold in Macao and mainland China. These start-ups cover a wide range of fields, such as culture and creativity
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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
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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
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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:
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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.
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Bacterial cells must swiftly modulate the expression of their genes to co
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University College London: Link Between Maternal Diabetes and Child ADHD May Not Be Causal
LONDON, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news:
While children of mothers with diabetes are more likely to develop ADHD, a new global analysis co-led by UCL and University of Hong Kong researchers suggests the relationship is likely not causal.
The authors of the new Nature Medicine study, using data from over 3.6 million mother-baby pairs across three continents, say the link is likely due to genetic and familial factors that are shared between p
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University College London: New Economic Thinking Maps Route to Low-Carbon Future
LONDON, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University College London 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 led by a UCL researcher.
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 urges an "intellectual transition" - switching
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University College London: Virtual Reality Study Will Assess Link Between Navigation and Alzheimer's Disease
LONDON, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news:
Researchers at UCL will use a virtual reality game to assess how well people navigate their surroundings to try and spot early signs of Alzheimer's disease.
The new study is recruiting healthy volunteers over the aged over 40 to play a game called the 'Cave Crystal Quest' for two 90-minute sessions at the UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience in London.
In the first session, participants will play
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University of Arizona: Geologists Rewind the Clock to Reveal Secrets About Earth's Mysterious Mantle
TUCSON, Arizona, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release:
By Mikayla Mace Kelley, University Communications
There's no shovel or drill powerful enough to allow scientists to plumb the depths of Earth to reach its mantle - the 1,800-mile-deep layer sandwiched between a relatively thin crust and the planet's dense core.
This is unfortunate, because Earth's geologic history is recorded in solid rock that appears motionless to our transient eyes but flows
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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
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University of Bayreuth: Mycoheterotrophic Plants as a Key to the 'Wood Wide Web'
BAYREUTH, Germany, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release:
Bayreuth researchers shed light on the natural evidence for the occurrence and function of networks of fungi and plants - so-called mycorrhizal networks. Through this "Wood Wide Web", plants can exchange resources and even information with each other. The researchers have now reported on this in the journal "NATURE Plants".
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Over 90 % of all land plants live in a close symbios
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University of Birmingham Researcher Awarded National Credibility Prize for Neuroscience Research
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news:
A University of Birmingham researcher has been recognised by the British Neuroscience Association (BNA) in its 2024 BNA Credibility Prizes.
Now in their 4th year, the BNA awards aim to showcase individuals and teams making a contribution to ensuring neuroscience research is as robust, reliable, replicable and reproducible as possible.
Dr Lei Zhang, an Associate Professor in the School of Psycholo
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University of Birmingham: Bridging Science and Creativity - A Reflective Session on Liver Health
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news:
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Birmingham researchers hosted a unique event that brought together liver disease patients, researchers, charity partners, and an artist in residence.
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Back in February, researchers from the University of Birmingham and the NIHR Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) hosted a unique event that brought together liver disease patients, researchers, charity partners, and the creative
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University of Birmingham: New Brazil Institute Strengthens In-Country Ties With Tour
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news:
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Brazil Institute launches in-country with University of Birmingham academics connecting with their counterparts across Brazil
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Members of the University of Birmingham's new Brazil Institute marked its launch with a four-city tour to strengthen the University's research and education partnerships across Brazil.
Led by Professor Robin Mason ORB, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International), res
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University of Birmingham: Toxic Chemicals From Microplastics Can Be Absorbed Through Skin
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news:
Toxic chemicals used to flame-proof plastic materials can be absorbed into the body through skin, via contact with microplastics, new research shows.
The study offers the first experimental evidence that chemicals present as additives in microplastics can leach into human sweat, and then be absorbed through the skin, into the bloodstream.
Many chemicals used as flame retardants and plasticisers h
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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:
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These regions of the gene alter the abundance of mRNA and the proteins it instructs the cell to make
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* 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
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University of Cologne: New Compound From Blessed Thistle Promotes Functional Nerve Regeneration
KOLN, Germany, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release:
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Researchers from the University of Cologne have found a new use for Cnicin, a substance produced in blessed thistle. Clinical studies are being planned / publication in 'Phytomedicine'
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Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus) is a plant in the family Asteraceae and also grows in our climate. For centuries, it has been used as a medicinal herb as an extract or tea, e.g. to aid the digestive
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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:
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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.
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The Arctic tundra is a cold, vast wilderness that has
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University of East Anglia: A Third of China's Urban Population at Risk of City Sinking, New Satellite Data Shows
NORWICH, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news:
Land subsidence is overlooked as a hazard in cities, according to scientists from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Virginia Tech.
Writing in the journal Science, Prof Robert Nicholls of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at UEA and Prof Manoochehr Shirzaei of Virginia Tech and United Nations University for Water, Environment and Health, Ontario, highlight the importance of a new r
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University of Erlangen-Nuremberg: Molecule as Supplier and Energy Storage Solution for Solar Energy
BAVARIA, Germany, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Erlangen-Nuremberg issued the following news:
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FAU chemists conduct research into novel approach of using an organic module for storing solar energy
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Until now, the generation and storage of electricity from solar energy has been dependent on various devices, leading to conversion losses. That may change soon: chemists at Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU) and other research institutes in Germany, Austral
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University of Glasgow: Trust Levels in the Police are Falling in England
GLASGOW, Scotland, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news:
The University of Glasgow has contributed to research that finds only 40% of people in England trust their police force.
The study, commissioned by the Economic and Social Research Council (ERSC), spotlights London's Metropolitan Police as the area where women trust the least - and Conservative voters have higher levels of trust in the force.
Professor Thomas Scotto was part of a team of researchers w
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University of Liverpool Expands Initiative to Empower the Kenyan Population to Address Air Pollution
LIVERPOOL, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release:
The University of Liverpool has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with government stakeholders in Kenya to coincide with the launch of a new initiative to address the burden of disease from household air pollution (HAP). This will provide more than 16,000 community groups direct access to life saving information about preventing exposure to HAP.
This formalised agreement will see 40
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University of Manchester: Scientists Grow Human Mini-Lungs as Animal Alternative for Nanomaterial Safety Testing
MANCHESTER, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release:
Human mini-lungs grown by University of Manchester scientists can mimic the response of animals when exposed to certain nanomaterials.
The study at the University's NanoCell Biology Lab at the Centre for Nanotechnology in Medicine is published in the influential journal nanotoday.
Though not expected to replace animal models completely, human organoids could soon lead to significant reduc
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University of Manchester: Scientists Urge Action Over Life-Threatening Pollution From Solar Power Waste in Africa
MANCHESTER, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release:
Researchers from The University of Manchester investigating waste management practices for off-grid solar technologies in Malawi have discovered life-threatening quantities of lead pollution from improperly managed battery waste.
Common informal recycling activities for lead-acid batteries used in solar energy systems were recorded to release 3.5-4.7 kg of lead pollution from a typical bat
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University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science: Xin Zhang Recognized by USM Board of Regents for Outstanding Research in Sustainability and Nutrient Management in Global Agriculture
FROSTBURG, Maryland, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science issued the following news release:
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) Associate Professor Xin Zhang has received a 2024 Excellence in Scholarship or Research Award, the highest honor that the University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents bestows to recognize exemplary faculty achievement. Working from UMCES' Appalachian Laboratory, Zhang is recognized for her
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University of Melbourne: Giant Rogue Waves - Southern Ocean Expedition Reveals Wind as Key Cause
MELBOURNE, Australia, April 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news:
An expedition to the southernmost waters encircling Antarctica has discovered that wind drives the formation of colossal rogue waves, and that these unpredictable waves occur more frequently than scientists had previously thought - providing critical information to inform future rogue wave prediction models.
A rogue wave is a single swell that is much higher than nearby waves, which can damage shi
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University of Miami Architecture School: eMerge Americas - Showcasing Research Excellence
CORAL GABLES, Florida, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's School of Architecture issued the following news:
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University of Miami scientists and students will display innovative technologies and research during eMerge Americas 2024 at the Miami Convention Center on April 18-19. View this report for continuous updates.
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University of Miami researchers and students will display tech innovations during the eMerge Americas 2024 conference and expo this week.
The two-day eve
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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:
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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.
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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.
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University of Phoenix College of Nursing Faculty Leadership Dr. Sun Jones Selected for Prestigious Fellows of American Association of Nurse Practitioners Program
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
University of Phoenix is pleased to share that College of Nursing faculty Sun Jones, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, who serves as the Systematic Plan for Evaluation and Curriculum Evaluator, has been selected for the 2024 Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FNAAP) program. The American Association of Nurse Practitioners(R) (AANP) recognizes the outstanding achievements and exemplary ser
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University of Surrey Engineers Help Mauritius Spot Illegal Fishing From Space
GUILFORD, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release:
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Authorities in Mauritius will begin combatting illegal fishing with satellite technology thanks to a partnership between the University of Surrey and the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC).
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The Nereus project combines satellite images with other ship location data. It uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect anomalies, spotting ships of interest and working out whe
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University of Texas-Arlington: Shoe Technology Reduces Risk of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
ARLINGTON, Texas, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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Foot ulcers lead to more than 160,000 lower extremity amputations yearly
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Researchers have developed a new shoe insole technology that helps reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers, a dangerous open sore that can lead to hospitalization and leg, foot or toe amputations.
"The goal of this innovative insole technology is to mitigate the risk of diabetic foot ulcers by
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University of Texas-Austin: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Names Classics Professor as 2024 Fellow
AUSTIN, Texas, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release:
The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has named University of Texas at Austin classicist Andrew M. Riggsby a 2024 fellow. Riggsby is one of 188 fellows chosen from a pool of almost 3,000 applicants on the basis of prior career achievement and exceptional promise.
Riggsby, the Lucy Shoe Meritt Professor in Classics, is a historian of the ancient Roman world and author of several books. His sch
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University of Wollongong: Former Vice-Chancellor and Wife Gift $5 Million for Research Fellowships
WOLLONGONG, Australia, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release:
Former University of Wollongong (UOW) Vice-Chancellor Emeritus Professor Ken McKinnon AO and Suzanne Walker, a UOW alumna, have gifted the University $5 million to support higher degree research fellowships at the University in perpetuity.
The gift is one of the largest in UOW's history and will encourage academic excellence and build the capacity of recipients to contribute beyond their
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University of Wurzburg: Mental Health of Children and Young People - New Prevention Center Opened
WURZBURG, Germany, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release:
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Mental disorders are widespread in Germany. The German Center for Prevention Research in Mental Health is working to reduce their prevalence. The center has now been officially opened.
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With a ceremony, a scientific lecture program and numerous guests from science and politics, the German Center for Prevention Research in Mental Health (DZPP) officially celebrated its opening on F
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UPenn Perelman School of Medicine: Could the Liver Hold the Key to Better Cancer Treatments?
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release:
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Penn Medicine researchers uncover a liver-based signaling pathway that protects tumors by restraining anticancer immune cells
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Liver inflammation, a common side-effect of cancers elsewhere in the body, has long been associated with worse cancer outcomes and more recently associated with poor response to immunotherapy. Now, a team led by r
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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
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USCIRF Sounds Alarm for Attacks Against Religious Communities in Sudan
WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom issued the following news release on April 19, 2024:
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is concerned by the devastating violence perpetrated by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and the ramifications it has on religious communities. Since the war in Sudan started on April 15, 2023, USCIRF has voiced its concern on the egregious human rig
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UT-MD Anderson Cancer Center: Study Opens New Avenue for Immunotherapy Drug Development
HOUSTON, Texas, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release on April 19, 2024:
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Method utilizes engineered peptides to build up the body's natural response
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In a new study published today in Nature Biomedical Engineering, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have designed a new method for developing immunotherapy drugs using engineered peptides to elicit a natural immune response inside the b
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Utah State University: Researchers - Drought-Busting Spring Rains May Slow in Future
LOGAN, Utah, April 19 (TNSres) -- Utah State University issued the following news:
By Lynnette Harris
In early 2015, the Colorado River Basin was facing an unprecedented water shortage. Across the Mountain West, crops were withering, reservoir levels were falling, and state and local governments were imposing historic curtailments.
Come that spring, however, a nearly threefold increase in the basin's average precipitation sent the river system from severe shortage to extreme flooding in a mat
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Utah State University: UWLP Publishes Research Summaries on Leadership, STEM, Male Allyship
LOGAN, Utah, April 19 (TNSres) -- Utah State University issued the following news:
By Julene Reese
Researchers from the Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) conducted a statewide study in the fall of 2023 to establish a baseline of public perceptions of awareness, understanding and attitudes regarding the challenges Utah women and girls face. The survey focused on five areas: education, community engagement, safety and security, health and well-being, and the workplace.
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Villanova University: Vincent Lloyd, PhD Named 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship Recipient
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, April 20 (TNSres) -- Villanova University issued the following news release:
Vincent Lloyd, PhD, a professor of Theology and Religious Studies and Director of the Center for Political Theology at Villanova University, has been named a 2024 Guggenheim Fellow. Chosen through a rigorous application and peer review process from a pool of almost 3,000 applicants, Dr. Lloyd is one of 188 fellows selected for this prestigious fellowship based on "career achievement and excepti
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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
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White House Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Expand Overseas Telework Opportunities & Streamline Approvals for Military Spouses Employed by the Federal Government
WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 17, 2024:
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Expand Overseas Telework Opportunities & Streamline Approvals for Military Spouses Employed by the Federal Government
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing a permanent memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the Department of Defense (DoD) and State Department to strengthen the Domestic Employees Teleworking Overseas (DETO)
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White House Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Protect U.S. Steel and Shipbuilding Industry From China's Unfair Practices
WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 17, 2024:
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Protect U.S. Steel and Shipbuilding Industry from China's Unfair Practices
- Call to triple the tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports from China
- United States Trade Representative to investigate China's unfair shipbuilding practices
President Biden knows that steel is the backbone of the American economy, and a bedrock of our na
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White House Fact Sheet: On One-Year Anniversary of President Biden Care EO, Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates New Progress Toward Providing Care & Other Supportive Services for Workers
WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 17, 2024:
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On One-Year Anniversary of President Biden's Care EO, the Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates New Progress toward Providing Care and Other Supportive Services for Workers
White House Hosts Event and Issues Call to Action to Government Leaders, Employers, and Others to Build on These Efforts
During Care Workers Recognition Month and the Month of Action on Care, the Biden-Harris Admini
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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
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WPU Students Shine at the National Conference of Undergraduate Research
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 20 (TNSres) -- William Peace University issued the following news:
Five students from William Peace University had the opportunity to showcase their capstone projects at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in Long Beach, California this month. NCUR, which brings together a diverse array of students and their research from all over the country, was held at the Long Beach Convention Center from April 8-10.
WPU was represented by a group of driv
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5 Honorary Degrees to Be Presented at 2024 Commencement
SYRACUSE, New York, April 19 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
An award-winning journalist, a hall of fame basketball coach, a nationally recognized library conservationist, a global financial executive and a renowned computer scientist will be recognized with honorary degrees from Syracuse University at the 2024 Commencement on Sunday, May 12, at the JMA Wireless Dome.
Hilton Als, writer at The New Yorker; Jim Boeheim '66, G'73, former Syracuse men's basketball coach and speci
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Deputy Prime Minister Meets With University Leaders, Researchers, Grad Students at U of T's Acceleration Consortium
TORONTO, Ontario, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Toronto issued the following news on April 19, 2024:
By Adina Bresge
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland toured a University of Toronto lab Friday - just days after announcing a transformative investment in the next generation of research leaders who will propel Canada to the forefront of global innovation.
Freeland's visit to the Acceleration Consortium's Matter Lab showcased the cutting-edge research and trai
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EPA Releases Public Communication From 3 Harvard Environmental Toxicology Students
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication on April 18, 2024:
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Comment on PFNA
We are three Harvard environmental toxicology students with a diverse array of expertise. First is Natural Premier, a senior at Harvard College pursuing a joint degree in computer science and environmental science and engineering. He is from Washington DC, a city with its own brand of environmental hazards and injustice, and has done researc
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Five Brown students earn Truman, Goldwater scholarships
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 19 -- Brown University issued the following news:
Brown's two Truman scholars will pursue a future career in public policy, while three students will continue STEM research as Goldwater scholars.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- In recognition of their own academic achievements and Brown University's charge to develop exceptional scholars, four members of the Class of 2025 and one "2024.5er" have been named to this year's cohorts of national Truman and Go
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Honors Convocation Celebrates UOlivet Students, Faculty and Staff
OLIVET, Michigan, April 20 -- The University of Olivet issued the following news:
On April 17, at The University of Olivet's Honors Convocation, a standing-room only crowd gathered to celebrate and honor students, faculty and staff. The annual awards ceremony was held in the new Cutler Student Center Community Room, and a reception was held in the lobby immediately following the event. Congratulations to all of this year's award winners on your exceptional achievements.
President's Leadership
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IOC Takes the Lead for the Olympic Movement and Launches Olympic AI Agenda
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April 20 -- The International Olympic Committee issued the following news release on April 19, 2024:
In a ground-breaking initiative, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today launched the Olympic AI Agenda. The initiative was introduced during an interactive event held at Lee Valley VeloPark at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, home of the Olympic and Paralympic Games London 2012.
The Olympic AI Agenda is the third in a trilogy of strategy documents launched under the
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Lancaster University Researchers to Help Lead the Way in Making Future Digital Infrastructures Cyber Secure
LANCASTER, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- Lancaster University issued the following news:
A major new research programme involving Lancaster University experts will address the grand challenge of providing cyber security at societal scale.
The SCULI (Securing Convergent Ultra-large Scale Infrastructures) programme has received pound sterling6.3 million funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). Leading Lancaster University cyber security experts Distinguished P
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NYU Abu Dhabi Hackathon for Social Good in the Arab World to Tackle Social Challenges Through AI and Quantum Computing
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, April 20 -- New York University's Abu Dhabi campus issued the following news release:
NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), in partnership with Tamkeen, will host the 12th edition of the NYUAD Hackathon for Social Good in the Arab World from April 25-28. The international event, which is unique in the region, will welcome cross-disciplinary teams from around the world to solve challenges faced in the field of quantum computing (QC) and artificial intelligence (AI) related to Q
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Purdue, Industry Partners Convene Second CHIPS Summit in D.C. With Top International and National Leaders
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 20 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
More than 330 representatives from industry, government and academia gathered in person and online Wednesday (April 17) in Washington, D.C., as Purdue University and an alliance of industry partners hosted the daylong CHIPS for America: Execute for Global Success summit at the Russell Senate Office Building.
The summit, a collaborative event held by SEMI, Semiconductor Industry Association, Semiconductor
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SREB Names Members of New Commission on AI in Education
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 20 -- The Southern Regional Education Board issued the following news release:
The Southern Regional Education Board announced this week the members of the newly formed SREB Commission on Artificial Intelligence in Education.
Chaired by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and co-chaired by Brad D. Smith, president of Marshall University in West Virginia and former Silicon Valley CEO, the commission consists of more than 60 policymakers, education leaders and business ex
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Study uncovers neural mechanisms underlying foraging behavior in freely moving animals
HOUSTON, Texas, April 19 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
by Patrick Kurp
Special to Rice News
While foraging, animals including humans and monkeys are continuously making decisions about where to search for food and when to move among possible sources of sustenance.
Valentin Dragoi professor of electrical and computer engineering at Rice University, professor of neuroscience at Weill Cornell Medical College and scientific director of the Methodist/Rice Center for Neural
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U.S. News Ranks 9 WKU Graduate Programs Among Nation's Best
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 20 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news:
Nine Western Kentucky University graduate programs have been ranked among the best in the country in U.S. News and World Report's 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings.
WKU graduate programs on the 2024 rankings include:
* Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), No. 100, up from No. 113 last year.
* Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), No. 101, up from No. 106.
* Speech-Language Pathology Program, No. 136, up
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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
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University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science: Xin Zhang Recognized by USM Board of Regents for Outstanding Research in Sustainability and Nutrient Management in Global Agriculture
FROSTBURG, Maryland, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science issued the following news release:
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) Associate Professor Xin Zhang has received a 2024 Excellence in Scholarship or Research Award, the highest honor that the University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents bestows to recognize exemplary faculty achievement. Working from UMCES' Appalachian Laboratory, Zhang is recognized for her
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University of Miami Architecture School: eMerge Americas - Showcasing Research Excellence
CORAL GABLES, Florida, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's School of Architecture issued the following news:
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University of Miami scientists and students will display innovative technologies and research during eMerge Americas 2024 at the Miami Convention Center on April 18-19. View this report for continuous updates.
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University of Miami researchers and students will display tech innovations during the eMerge Americas 2024 conference and expo this week.
The two-day eve
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University of Toronto: What Now? AI, Episode 3 - Innovation for Good
TORONTO, Ontario, April 19 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news:
While the news headlines about AI often focus on dangers and risks, the potential for life-saving innovation in fields such as health care is huge.
In the third episode of What Now? AI, co-hosts Beth Coleman and Rahul Krishnan of the University of Toronto are joined by experts Christine Allen and Andrew Pinto to discuss AI's potential to advance drug development and dramatically improve primary care.
Listen to
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University of Wurzburg: Mental Health of Children and Young People - New Prevention Center Opened
WURZBURG, Germany, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release:
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Mental disorders are widespread in Germany. The German Center for Prevention Research in Mental Health is working to reduce their prevalence. The center has now been officially opened.
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With a ceremony, a scientific lecture program and numerous guests from science and politics, the German Center for Prevention Research in Mental Health (DZPP) officially celebrated its opening on F
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USC Viterbi School of Engineering: A Spotlight on Engineering Excellence
LOS ANGELES, California, April 20 -- The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news on April 19, 2024:
The 45th annual Viterbi Awards, "the Academy Awards of engineering," took place on Thursday, April 11, in the ballroom of the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Friends, faculty, alumni, students and staff of the USC Viterbi School of Engineering gathered to honor several distinguished Viterbi Award winners and to celebrate milestones and anniversaries.
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Vanderbilt welcomes new executive director of Advanced Computing Center for Research and Education
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 19 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news:
The former director of scientific information technology at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Christian Presley, has been appointed executive director of Vanderbilt University's Advanced Computing Center for Research and Education. His appointment began April 15.
The search for a new director began last autumn as part of the university's dedication to providing the best computing resourc
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Walmart Launches Center for Tech Excellence at Indian Institute of Science
BANGALORE, India, April 20 -- The Indian Institute of Science issued the following news release:
Walmart Global Tech (WGT) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to launch the Walmart Center for Tech Excellence - designed to strengthen the research ecosystem in India. The center will focus on driving research excellence in the field of Computer Science and empowering talent with opportunities for future growth. In February 2024, Walmart launched a Center for Tech Excellence a
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Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction: Six Wisconsin Teachers Named Finalists for National Award
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 19 -- The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced six Wisconsin educators have been named finalists for a national award honoring mathematics and science teachers for their achievement in teaching the subjects. The 2024 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is considered the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government
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Yeshiva University's Katz School Launches Premier Fast-Track Nursing Program
NEW YORK, April 20 -- Yeshiva University issued the following news:
Meeting the urgent demand for more competent, caring and qualified nurses in the tristate area and across the nation, The Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University has created a premier program that will bring nurses into the field in just 16 months.
Featuring a cutting-edge curriculum that meets the most up-to-date standards for competency-based curriculum outlined by the American Association of Colleges of Nurs
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