Sunday - May 19, 2024
Research Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for Tuesday April 23, 2024 ( 185 items )  
A New National Park in the Yukon Being Explored by the Gwich'in Tribal Council, the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun, Governments of Canada, Yukon
OTTAWA, Ontario, April 23 (TNSres) -- Parks Canada issued the following news release: On this Earth Day, in partnership with Indigenous peoples and in close collaboration with provincial, territorial, and municipal governments, the Government of Canada re-affirms its commitment to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030 and to restore biological diversity levels by 2050. Today, Grand Chief Ken Kyikavichik of the Gwich'in Tribal Council, Chief Dawna Hope of the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun  more
A New Study by the IRC and Partners Reveals Women and Children are Bearing the Brunt of the Ongoing Conflict in Eastern DRC
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, April 23 (TNSres) - The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release: * * * The study by IRC, the Ecole Regionale de Sante Publique of the Universite Catholique de Bukavu (ERSP-UCB), and partners reveals attacks against healthcare in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) impact women and children the most. * DRC suffered 159 documented attacks against healthcare facilities in 2022. In the case study areas, healthcare facilities ceas  more
ABA 66th Annual Law Day Events to Focus on Democracy
WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSres) -- The American Bar Association issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The American Bar Association will host various events through early May to mark Law Day 2024 that address the theme, "Voices of Democracy." May 1 is designated as the official Law Day. "Law Day is a special day of celebration by the people of the United States in appreciation of our liberties as well as a day that seeks to cultivate respect for the rule of law that is so vital to  more
ABI Subchapter V Task Force Final Report Provides Key Recommendations to Bolster the Ability of Small Businesses to Reorganize Under Subchapter V of the Bankruptcy Code
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 23 (TNSres) -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release: The ABI Subchapter V Task Force unveiled its final report of recommendations, revealing that subchapter V of chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code is achieving its objective of helping more small businesses reorganize efficiently in bankruptcy while also offering best practices and potential statutory amendments for policymakers, judges and practitioners to consider. The key recommen  more
ABS Releases Industry First Advisory on Methanol Bunkering
HOUSTON, Texas, April 23 (TNSres) -- The American Bureau of Shipping issued the following news release: With the publication of ABS Methanol Bunkering: Technical and Operational Advisory, ABS is expanding its industry-leading suite of guidance on methanol as a marine fuel. A key component of the methanol value chain and the overall scalability of the fuel will be the ability to bunker methanol, either by truck-to-ship, ship-to-ship or land storage tank/terminal-to-ship. The new advisory provi  more
Administration for Community Living: Improving HCBS Access and Quality - Groundbreaking New Rule From CMS
WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Community Living issued the following news on April 22, 2024: ACL is excited to share that today the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services rule (Access Rule). The Access Rule will strengthen the home and community-based services (HCBS) that make community living possible for millions of people. It includes important new requiremen  more
Air Force Global Strike Command: Vandenberg Space Force Base Environmental Sampling Complete
BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, April 23 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news on April 22, 2024: The Missile Community Cancer Study's (MCCS) environmental sampling at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, found no instances of contamination above regulatory action levels, Air Force Global Strike Command reported today. The sampling at Vandenberg SFB assessed the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), chemicals   more
Alzheimer's Association 2024 Part the Cloud Gala Raises More Than $17 Million to Fund Cutting-Edge Alzheimer's and Dementia Research
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Alzheimer's Association issued the following news release: More than $17 million was raised Friday, April 19, at the Part the Cloud Gala, held at a private residence in Woodside, California, to fund cutting-edge Alzheimer's disease research. Started in 2012 by Michaela "Mikey" Hoag with the Alzheimer's Association, Part the Cloud (https://www.alz.org/partthecloud/overview.asp) is a global movement to accelerate scientific progress in Alzheimer's disea  more
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TISSUE BANKS: RELEASE OF UPDATED CTBS RECERTIFICATION GUIDE FOR 2025 AND BEYOND
MCLEAN, Virginia, April 23 (TNSres) -- The American Association of Tissue Banks issued the following agency statement on April 22, 2024: * * * We are thrilled to announce the release of the updated Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) Recertification Guide, effective for those recertifying in 2025 and beyond. The CTBS designation signifies excellence in tissue banking, demonstrating a profound understanding of principles and adherence to industry standards set forth by AATB. The CTBS Recer  more
American Library Association: An Updated Guide to Street Lit and Urban Fiction
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 (TNSres) -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: Addressing with unflinching grit the concerns and problems of city living and survival in the United States, street lit encompasses some of the most in-demand titles in American public libraries' collections. The thoroughly revised second edition of "The Readers' Advisory Guide to Street Literature (https://alastore.ala.org/streetlit2)," published by ALA Editions, will help library worker  more
American Psychological Association: People Think 'Old Age' Starts Later Than It Used To, Study Finds
WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSres) -- The American Psychological Association issued the following news release: Middle-aged and older adults believe that old age begins later in life than their peers did decades ago, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association. "Life expectancy has increased, which might contribute to a later perceived onset of old age. Also, some aspects of health have improved over time, so that people of a certain age who were regarded as old in the   more
American Society for Horticultural Science: Optimal Spacing of Grafted 'Primo Red' High Tunnel Tomato
PENN YAN, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- The American Society for Horticultural Science issued the following news release: As the global demand for high-quality tomatoes continues to rise, researchers have unveiled findings on the optimal spacing of grafted 'Primo Red' tomatoes within high tunnel systems. The study offers important insights into enhancing yield and quality for tomato producers worldwide. High tunnels are well suited for tomato production and, in some research, have demonstrate  more
Ameriprise Financial Reports 1Q 2024 Results, Raises Quarterly Dividend 10 Percent
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 23 (TNSres) -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following statement on April 22, 2024, by Chairman and CEO Jim Cracchiolo: * * * "Ameriprise delivered another good quarter with contributions across our diversified business. Wealth Management continues to be our primary growth driver with firm-wide assets under management and administration increasing to a new high of $1.4 trillion aided  more
ANROWS Study Affirms Importance of Indigenous Healing Programs in Combatting Family Violence
SYDNEY, Australia, April 23 (TNSres) -- Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety issued the following news release: New research from ANROWS, under The National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032, provides further evidence on the effectiveness of healing programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing and/or using domestic, family and sexual violence. The report, guided by Indigenous-centred research methodologies and qualitati  more
Antioch University: Three Counselor Education and Supervision Students Receive Prestigious NBCC Fellowships
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, April 23 (TNSres) -- Antioch University issued the following news: By Stefanie Paredes Each year, the Minority Fellowship Program awards $20,000 fellowships to roughly 40 doctoral and graduate students from around the country with the aim of increasing diversity in the counseling practice. This year, three of those fellowships went to students from the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision based out of Antioch University's Seattle campus. Says Stephanie Thorson-Olese  more
ARMA Releases First Quarter 2024 Report on Asphalt Roofing Product Shipments
FOREST HILL, Maryland, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has released its first Quarterly Product Shipment Report for the year 2024. The report covers asphalt roofing product shipments in the United States and Canada in the first quarter, as well as year-to-date shipment information and a comparison with the prior year's data. "Asphalt roofing data is relevant and meaningful  more
Aston University: Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship to Host Business Masterclass for King's Award for Enterprise
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 23 (TNSres) -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * * The event is aimed at supporting businesses in applying for the 2025 King's Award for Enterprise * The masterclass will feature presentations from the West Midlands Lieutenancy * How to be a winner will be held on Friday 10 May 2024. * * * The Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship (CREME) at Aston University is to host a special masterclass to encourage and support companies to a  more
AU Partnership With Shimadzu Results in $500,000 Science Equipment Upgrade, New Educational Opportunities
ASHLAND, Ohio, April 23 (TNSres) -- Ashland University issued the following news: Ashland University has entered into a formal partnership with Shimadzu, a multinational leader in the manufacturing of precision scientific equipment, that will transform AU's capability for research and teaching within the College of Arts and Sciences. AU has acquired four new Shimadzu scientific instruments, valued at more than $500,000, that have been installed in the Kettering Science Center. In addition, AU   more
Australian National Health and Medical Research Council: A $5 Million Boost Into Furthering the Quality and Safety of Telehealth
CANBERRA, Australia, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Australian National Health and Medical Research Council issued the following news release: * * * Six expert teams will share in over $5 million in funding to stimulate research into ensuring the quality and safety of telehealth, and its potential to achieve positive health outcomes under the National Health and Medical Research Council's (NHMRC) Targeted Call for Research (TCR) (https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/funding/targeted-calls-research): Ensuring th  more
Baruch Unstoppable: The Podcast
NEW YORK, April 23 (TNSres) -- Baruch College issued the following news: In efforts to strengthen our collaborative and engaged community, Baruch College has launched The Baruch Unstoppable Podcast -- a dynamic platform where students, faculty, staff, and senior leadership come together to discuss a wide range of topics. Each episode will serve as a melting pot of ideas, with guests sharing their unique experiences and insights and discussing their latest projects. The inaugural episode of Th  more
Baylor College of Medicine: New Technology Uncovers Mechanism Affecting Generation of New COVID Variants
HOUSTON, Texas, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID has the unsettling ability of often generating variants of itself. Other viruses also mutate, but as SARS-CoV-2 quickly spread throughout the entire human population during the pandemic, killing millions, the virus' dynamic evolution posed a serious problem: it repeatedly challenged our bodies' immune response fighting the virus and hindered the process of gettin  more
BID NOW IN GCSAA'S ROUNDS 4 RESEARCH ONLINE AUCTION TO HELP ENSURE GOLF'S SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release: * * * More than 1,600 rounds of golf are available to bid on through April 28 * * * In honor of Earth Day, you can help fund the research that advances golf's environmental sustainability by bidding on great rounds in the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Rounds 4 Research online auction open now through 10 p.m. EST on April 28. Rounds 4 Re  more
Binghamton University: New Study Reveals How AI Can Enhance Flexibility, Efficiency for Customer Service Centers
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Anthony Borrelli Whenever you call a customer service contact center, the team on the other end of the line typically has three goals: to reduce their response time, solve your problem and do it within the shortest service time possible. However, resolving your problem might entail a significant time investment, potentially clashing with an overarching business objective to keep service duration to   more
Boston Museum of Science Survey Finds 'Generation Alpha' Taking Up the Challenge to Adapt and Act on Climate
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Museum of Science, Boston, issued the following news release: While kids across the country express sadness and uneasiness about climate change, they believe their generation will find solutions to address the problem and are inspired by the promise of innovation. These and other findings come from a new poll sponsored by the Museum of Science in Boston and conducted by the MassINC Polling Group that asked middle and high school students nationwid  more
Brooklyn Law School: 2024 Fellows in Health Law & Policy and Family Law & Policy Present Research
BROOKLYN, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: The wide-ranging findings of major Law School student research projects in health and family law and policy were presented to the Law School community, friends, and family members on April 19 by this year's Health Law & Policy Fellows (under the direction of Professor Karen Porter, Associate Dean for Academic Success and Student Success, and Executive Director of the Center for Health, Science and Public Pol  more
Bryn Mawr College: Faculty Publication - Assistant Professor of Psychology Cora E. Mukerji
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 23 (TNSres) -- Bryn Mawr College issued the following news: * * * Resting Frontal Gamma Power is Associated with Both Expressive Language and Non-verbal Cognitive Abilities in Young Autistic Children Authors: Mukerji, Cora E; Wilson, John S 3rd; Wilkinson, Carol L; Krol, Manon A; Nelson, Charles A; Tager-Flusberg, Helen Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-024-06308-3, April 2024 Type of Publication: Journal Article Abstr  more
Bryn Mawr College: Faculty Publication - Professor of Literatures in English Kate Thomas
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 23 (TNSres) -- Bryn Mawr College issued the following news: * * * Review of Food Restraint and Fasting in Victorian Religion and Literature by Lesa Scholl Author: Kate Thomas Source: Nineteenth-Century Contexts: An Interdisciplinary Journal, DOI: 10.1080/08905495.2024.2335696, April 2024 Type of Publication: Book Review * * * Original text here: https://www.brynmawr.edu/news/faculty-publication-professor-literatures-english-kate-thomas  more
Bryn Mawr College: Faculty Publication - Professor of Mathematics Djordje Milicevic
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 23 (TNSres) -- Bryn Mawr College issued the following news: * * * The Density Hypothesis for Horizontal Families of Lattices Authors: Fraczyk, Mikolaj; Harcos, Gergely; Maga, Peter; Milicevic, Djordje Source: American Journal of Mathematics, Volume: 146, Issue: 1, DOI: 10.1353/ajm.2024.a917540, February 2024 Publication Type: Journal Article Abstract: We prove the density hypothesis for wide families of arithmetic orbifolds arising from all division quaternio  more
BSA Calls for Radical Change to Fix Broken Housing Market
LONDON, England, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Building Societies Association issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * * Successful first-time buyers rely on bank of Mum and Dad and have two incomes higher than average, leaving those without help, or single, stuck in the rented sector * Building societies have the potential to increase lending to first-time buyers but are limited by regulations * BSA is calling on government to make homes more affordable, more available, and mor  more
Cadence Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
SAN JOSE, California, April 23 (TNSres) -- Cadence Design Systems, a provider of electronic design automation and semiconductor intellectual property, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNS) today announced results for the first quarter of 2024. First Quarter 2024 Financial Results * Revenue of $1.009 billion, compared to revenue of $1.022 billion in Q1 2023 * GAAP operating margin of 25%, compared to 32% in Q1 2023 * Non-GAAP operati  more
Cardiff University: 14% Reduction in Serious Violence in England and Wales
CARDIFF, Wales, April 23 (TNSres) -- Cardiff University issued the following news: Serious violence in England and Wales has reduced by 14%, reflecting substantial reductions in violence affecting 18-30 year olds, according to a new report by Cardiff University. The University's Violence Research Group found that an estimated 141,804 people attended Emergency Departments in England and Wales for violence-related injury in 2023, down 22,919 or 14% from 2022. This decrease resumes the steady dow  more
CEB Reaches Euros10 Billion Milestone in Social Inclusion Bond Issuance
PARIS, France, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Council of Europe Development Bank issued the following news: The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) has reached this month the significant milestone of Euros10 billion in the overall issuance of its Social Inclusion Bonds (SIB). The Bank will celebrate this accomplishment with a series of events throughout the year, reflecting on its pioneering journey in the social bond market since it created SIBs in 2017. To kick-off celebrations, Nasdaq and it  more
Cedarville University: Pharmacy Professor Awarded for Research
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 23 (TNSres) -- Cedarville University issued the following news: By Sarah Mummert Dr. Aleda Chen, associate dean of the school of pharmacy at Cedarville University, was awarded the 2024 Rufus A. Lyman Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). This honor recognizes Chen's 2023 research paper that was named the best published paper by the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education (AJPE). Selected by a group of their peers in the AACP, Chen an  more
Chancellor King and the SUNY Board of Trustees Statement on the 2024/2025 Enacted NYS Budget
ALBANY, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: "The final 2024/2025 Enacted New York State budget underscores the commitment of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature to ensure New Yorkers continue to have access to high-quality, affordable higher education, as well as their confidence in SUNY's role as the nation's leading statewide public system of higher education. As a result of the significant investments include  more
City, University of London Publishes Its Annual Global Goals Report
LONDON, England, April 23 (TNSres) -- City, University of London issued the following news: * * * The Global Goals Report showcases City's contribution to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). * * * By Katie Hoggan, Communications Officer Corporate City, University of London has published the fourth edition of its annual Global Goals Report. The report showcases City's contribution to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 17 SDGs, also known as t  more
Clark University: Got Memes?
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, April 23 (TNSres) -- Clark University issued the following news: Twice a year, the Clark community comes together to celebrate the work of undergraduate student scholars. On Wednesday, April 24, more than 100 students will showcase their research and creative work at ClarkFEST, a campuswide event featuring presentations, interactive media, and poster displays. ClarkFEST presenters have completed their work under the mentorship of Clark faculty and staff, often with th  more
Climate Change Creates a 'Cocktail' of Serious Health Hazards for 70 Per Cent of the World's Workers, ILO Report Finds
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 23 (TNSres) -- The United Nations International Labour Organization issued the following news: A "staggering" number of workers, amounting to more than 70 per cent of the global workforce, are likely to be exposed to climate-change-related health hazards, and existing occupational safety and health (OSH) protections are struggling to keep up with the resulting risks, according to a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The report, Ensuring safety  more
Climate Group: Deloitte 2024 US Public Sector CxO Sustainability Report
LONDON, England, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Climate Group issued the following agency statement on April 22, 2024: * * * The United States stands at the precipice of its largest-ever climate investment. Over the next decade, state and federal agencies will allocate more than US$500 billion toward strengthening climate resilience and transitioning to a low-carbon future. To fully leverage this unprecedented funding opportunity and achieve sustainability goals, government agencies at every level   more
Colo. House Democrats: Gig Worker Protections Advance in the House
DENVER, Colorado, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 21, 2024: The House today advanced legislation sponsored by Representatives Stephanie Vigil and Javier Mabrey on a preliminary vote that would improve protections for gig workers by increasing wage and task transparency. "Delivery apps have made big promises to Coloradans, including flexibility for workers and more choices for consumers. But too often hidden algorithms interfere with   more
Colo. House Democrats: House Passes Bill to Promote Responsible Gun Ownership With Firearm Insurance Coverage
DENVER, Colorado, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 21, 2024: The House today passed legislation sponsored by Representatives Steven Woodrow and Iman Jodeh to encourage responsible gun ownership by requiring gun owners to have liability insurance for their firearms. HB24-1270 passed by a vote of 33-29. "The costs of gun violence are staggering, and taxpayers are often left footing the bill. This legislation helps cover costs while prom  more
Colo. House Democrats: House Passes Bill to Require Permit to Sell a Firearm
DENVER, Colorado, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 21, 2024: The House today passed legislation to reduce gun violence, crack down on illegal firearm sales, and prevent crime by requiring firearm dealers to hold a state license. HB24-1353 passed by a vote of 40-21. "From hairdressers and auto dealers to liquor store owners and many other professions, state licenses are required to conduct business, and we believe that people who sell   more
Commonwealth Observer Group Publishes the Full Report on Nigeria's 2023 Elections
LONDON, England, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Commonwealth, an association that aims to promote democracy, rule of law, human rights, good governance and social and economic development, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) that was convened to observe Nigeria's 2023 Presidential and National Assembly elections has released its final report. The report, which has been officially received by the Nigerian government, detailed the group's observat  more
Comscore To Announce First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
RESTON, Virginia, April 23 (TNSres) -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Comscore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR), a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media, today announced that it plans to hold a conference call to discuss its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 on Tuesday, May 7th at 5:00 p.m. ET. Interested parties may access the conference call via l  more
Conference Highlights Cybercrime Research at USF Sarasota-Manatee
SARASOTA, Florida, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus issued the following news: By Marc R. Masferrer, University Communications and Marketing An international training conference on cyberfraud at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee this week highlighted the university's expanding role in preparing students and others to meet growing cybersecurity challenges and threats. Among the presenters at the two-day conference were campus faculty  more
Consumer Technology Association Opposes Connecticut SB 2: Urges Congress to Act on National AI Rules
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release: The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) stands firmly against Connecticut Senate Bill 2 (SB 2), which seeks to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) at the state level. While establishing rules for AI is important, SB 2, is not the answer. Rather, now is the time for a national policy which supports U.S. competitiveness and innovation. "SB 2 would impose onerous obligations on dev  more
Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences: How Spicy Does Mustard Get Depending on the Soil?
BOULDER, Colorado, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences issued the following news: * * * New study finds microbes may slightly influence the taste of mustard seeds * * * Serious wine drinkers often have their preferences: some prefer sweet hints of chocolate in a Malbec from Argentina, while others are drawn to a spicy and fruity Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Wine connoisseurs firmly believe that the soil in which grapes are grown deter  more
CSU's Annual Symposium Features Student and Faculty Research
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, April 23 (TNSres) -- Charleston Southern University issued the following news: By Bri Parker and Jan Joslin Oral and poster presentations were presented April 16 at Charleston Southern's Annual Spring Symposium, highlighting student and faculty research. Alessandro Russo, a junior mathematics major, presented his project for the second time. His research was funded by the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, and he presented the research at the SCI  more
DOE Idaho National Laboratory: Breaking Down Recycling Challenges, One Slice at a Time
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, April 23 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: Each day, roughly 43 million Americans eat at least one slice of pizza, according to experts. The hot, cheesy, Italian-inspired dish contributes a whopping $47 billion to the U.S. economy each year, and about a third of those pies come delivered to their destinations in corrugated cardboard boxes. Even without the containers used for restaurant leftovers, that's  more
Earth Day Message 2024 From ZETA's Albert Gore
WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Zero Emission Transportation Association issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: On this Earth Day, the Zero Emission Transportation Association would like to highlight some of the significant strides that have recently taken place to clean up our air, improve public health, and protect our environment. ZETA is proud to have supported the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over the past year, as it finalized new national pollution stand  more
Eindhoven University of Technology: Teaching Robots to See Better
EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, April 23 (TNSres) -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * In his doctoral research, Daan de Geus worked on advanced image processing methods that allow robots and cars to better recognize what they see around them. * * * In order to deploy mobile robots, self-driving cars, or drones into the real world, they need to be able to observe and understand the world around them, just like humans do. PhD candidate at TU/e Daan de Geus develo  more
Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health: Analysis Suggests Additional Evidence Necessary for Surrogate Markers Used as Endpoints Used to Support FDA Drug Approvals
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 23 (TNSres) -- Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health issued the following news release: Clinical trials supporting the approval of drugs by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) increasingly use surrogate markers, such as imaging findings or laboratory measures, as primary endpoints. Surrogate markers, which offer the advantage of reducing the duration and size of clinical trials, are expected to predict target clinical outcomes of interest that direct  more
Enel Publishes 2023 Annual Financial Report Together With the Remaining Documentation on Shareholders' Meeting
ROME, Italy, April 23 (TNSres) -- Enel, a natural gas distribution company, issued the following news release: The explanatory reports on the following items of the agenda, to be discussed at the ordinary Shareholders' Meeting of Enel S.p.A. ("Enel" or the "Company") - scheduled on May 23rd, 2024, in a single call - are available to the public at the Company's registered office, on its website (www.enel.com), as well as on the authorized storage mechanism denominated "eMarket STORAGE" (www.emar  more
European Commission Joint Research Center: Warm Spring Weather Benefitted Crops in Most of Europe
ISPRA, Italy, April 23 (TNSres) -- The European Commission's Joint Research Center issued the following news: According to the April edition of the JRC MARS Bulletin crop monitoring in Europe, most parts of Europe experienced exceptionally warm spring temperatures between early March and mid April. These exceptionally warm spring temperatures, combined with adequate water supply, benefitted winter crops and created favourable conditions for the sowing and emergence of spring cereals and summe  more
European Investment Bank: New Report on Mobilization of Private Finance by Multilateral Development Banks and Development Finance Institutions
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 23 (TNSres) -- The European Investment Bank issued the following news release: 27 Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), including the European Investment Bank, published their latest report on their collective mobilization of private finance, which increased globally by 12% from the previous year to $71.1 billion in 2022. The 2022 report "Mobilization of Private Finance by Multilateral Development Banks and Development Finan  more
Farmer Mac to Announce First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSres) -- Farmer Mac issued the following news release on April 22, 2024 on April 22, 2024: The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac; NYSE: AGM and AGM.A), the nation's secondary market provider that increases the accessibility of financing for American agriculture and rural infrastructure, today announced that it will release its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2024, on Monday, May 6, 2024, before the opening of equity markets. A  more
FHLBank Chicago Announces Q1 2024 Financial Highlights
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news on April 22, 2024: * * * Commits over $110 million to affordable housing and community development for 2024 * * * The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) today announced its preliminary and unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2024. As of the first quarter, FHLBank Chicago has committed over $110 million  more
FinCEN Reminds Financial Institutions to Remain Vigilant to Environmental Crimes
WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued the following news release: As the nation reflects on the many ways to protect our environment this Earth Day, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) reminds financial institutions to remain vigilant in identifying and reporting suspicious activity related to environmental crimes. Environmental crimes frequently involve transnational criminal activity related to several   more
Find Fine Art on Brock's Campus to Support Student Research
ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, April 23 (TNSres) -- Brock University issued the following news: By Amanda Bishop Brock's main campus is full of striking works of fine art -- and Quinn MacDonald wants to send you out looking for them. The Geography master's student is completing research into how people can explore and engage with heritage sites using mobile devices. Under the supervision of Associate Professor David Brown in the Department of Geography and Tourism Studies, MacDonald has developed T  more
Flinders University: Major Funding Boost for Flinders Research Into Childhood Dementia
BEDFORD PARK, Australia, April 23 (TNSres) -- Flinders University issued the following news: The South Australian Government is partnering with the Little Heroes Foundation to provide a $500,000 funding boost for much-needed research into the fatal and aggressive condition known as Childhood Dementia at Flinders University. Childhood Dementia is a devastating and under-recognised group of genetic disorders, which result in potentially irreversible brain damage beginning in childhood. Like adu  more
Food & Water Watch: 10 Years After Flint Water Crisis, Much Action Still Needed Across Nation
WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Food and Water Watch issued the following statement on April 22, 2024: * * * Thursday, April 25 marks the 10-year anniversary of the Flint, Michigan water crisis, one of the most devastating drinking water catastrophes in recent U.S. history. On April 25, 2014, under the directive of the emergency financial manager imposed by then-Governor Rick Syndor, Flint's water supply was switched from nearby Detroit's water system to the Flint River. As a result, impr  more
Georgia Institute of Technology: Aaron Levine Named Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 18 (TNSres) -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: Aaron Levine, associate dean for research and outreach in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world's largest multidisciplinary scientific society. Levine is one of 502 people named to the AAAS Fellows Class of 2023, an honor the society has been awarding scientists, engineers, and innovators since 1  more
Goldwater Scholar Immerses Herself in Biochemistry Research at Mercer
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 23 (TNSres) -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Jennifer Falk As a high school student, Sarah Boyer knew she wanted to do research as soon as she got to college. And she knew Mercer University would be the best place for her to do that. During her freshman year, Boyer began working in the lab of Dr. Garland Crawford, associate professor and chair of chemistry. Now a junior, she's been recognized for her scientific pursuit as one of two Mercer recipients  more
Greenberg Traurig's David B. Weinstein, Richard J. Valladares Selected as Litigation Counsel of America Fellows
NEW YORK, April 23 (TNSres) -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: David B. Weinstein and Richard J. Valladares, shareholders at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, have been selected as fellows of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA), an invitation-only trial lawyer honorary society limited to less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers, judges, and scholars. Fellows are selected based upon excellence and accomplishment in litig  more
Griffith University: Improving Prospects for People With Parkinson's
GOLD COAST, Australia, April 23 (TNSres) -- Griffith University issued the following news: In an evolving journey towards understanding and supporting those living with Parkinson's disease, a new report offers fresh insights into the burden it places on those affected. The study by Professor George Mellick for Parkinson's Australia aimed to shed light on the complexities surrounding its prevalence, as well as the need for better understanding and support. The second most common neurological c  more
Griffith University: Researchers and Cave Divers Bring Megafauna Secrets to the Surface
GOLD COAST, Australia, April 23 (TNSres) -- Griffith University issued the following news: Cave diving is a recreation and emergency services skill that is not for the fainthearted, and without proper training the pastime can be potentially deadly. While cave diving in Australia has experienced lows, there is much to celebrate and inspire new and experienced divers. Professor Julien Louys, Deputy Director of Griffith University's Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution, is no stranger  more
Historic Gift to UCLA School of Law Advances Latino Legal Scholarship
LOS ANGELES, California, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release: UCLA School of Law has received a $1 million gift from Alicia Minana de Lovelace, chair of The UCLA Foundation board, to significantly bolster the law school's Critical Race Studies program and its forward-looking efforts to promote Latino scholars and scholarship. The donation is the largest-ever single contribution to the program, which was founded at UCLA Law in 2000 and remains the   more
Hope College: Graduating Seniors Receive Fulbright Recognition
HOLLAND, Michigan, April 23 (TNSres) -- Hope College issued the following news: A total of four graduating seniors from Hope College have received recognition through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Ava Asmus of Muskegon and Alyson Davis of Palatine, Illinois, have received fellowships. Rory Campagna of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, and Elizabeth (Autumn) Kim of Lake in the Hills, Illinois, each received recognition as alternates. Asmus, who is majoring i  more
IADA MARKET REPORT - RESALE UPTICK LEADS TO CONTINUED OPTIMISM FOR NEXT SIX MONTHS
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, April 23 (TNSres) -- The International Aircraft Dealers Association the following news release: The first quarter of 2024 ended on a buoyant note with an uptick in preowned business aircraft sales, according to the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA). IADA's First Quarter 2024 Market Report also indicated an optimistic outlook for the next six months. IADA-Accredited Dealers reported 253 resale transactions in the just ended first quarter, up from 239 in the fir  more
Indian Affairs Opens Indigenous Connectivity and Technology Division
WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs today announced the opening of the Division of Indigenous Connectivity and Technology within the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The new division will assist federally recognized Tribal nations with managing and expanding new technological and wireless services on their lands and advance their sove  more
Indian Institute of Science: Hitchhiking of Synthetic Antigen Stimulates Antibody Production Against Cancer Cells
BANGALORE, India, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Indian Institute of Science issued the following news release: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have designed a synthetic compound (antigen) that can latch on to a protein in blood and hitchhike a ride to the lymph node, where it can boost the production of antibodies against cancer cells. The approach gives a new direction to develop vaccine candidates for a variety of cancers, the researchers say. Inside the human body, cancer   more
Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis: Appliance Standards Delays Costing Australians $3.4bn a Year
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Leveraging the National Energy Performance Strategy to unlock the transition to efficient electric homes * * * Key Takeaways: The continued installation of gas and resistive electric appliances is locking Australian consumers into $3.4 billion in unnecessary costs each year. * * * Improving minimum energy performance standards for space heating, hot wate  more
Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility Files Response to ExxonMobil's Proxy Statement Attacking Its Shareholders
NEW YORK, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * Filing highlights concerns regarding the company's escalating attacks on proponents of shareholder resolutions challenging the company's response to climate-related financial risks. * * * The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) announced today that it filed a proxy exempt solicitation via the SEC's EDGAR platform in response to disparagi  more
International Federation of Library Associations & Institutions: Who is Funding Library Projects? New Open Data Resource
THE HAGUE, Netherlands, April 23 (TNSres) -- The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions issued the following news: In addition to core funding received from host institutions, governments or others, libraries represent great partners for others who share our commitment to supporting sustainable development. The results of a project made possible by Stichting IFLA Global Libraries, and carried out by The Doyenne Project, give an idea of who has a track-record of suppor  more
International Lawyer From the University of Warwick Calls for Fairness in WHO Pandemic Treaty Talks
COVENTRY, England, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: As the World Health Organization (WHO) pushes for countries to seal the Pandemic Treaty by May this year, researchers at the University of Warwick and Kings College London stress the need for fair negotiations. The opinion piece, featured in PLOS Global Public Health journal, is led by Professor Sharifah Sekalala . The team highlights the importance of considering "Time Equity" in these talks,   more
Iowa State: New Cybersecurity Center to Protect Grids Integrated With Renewables, Microgrids
AMES, Iowa, April 23 (TNSres) -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: Bringing renewable energy to the power grid raises all kinds of "internet-of-things" issues, said Iowa State University's Manimaran Govindarasu. That's because "everything is connected," said the Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in Engineering. Solar inverters are connected to the internet. Wind farm controllers are connected to the internet. And with each internet connection, energy resources distr  more
Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs: New Evidence-Based Brief Informs SBC to Reduce Malaria in Pregnancy
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs issued the following news: * * * Social and behavior change can encourage early prenatal care and prevention measures, keys in reducing a mother's risk of malaria. * * * By Stephanie Desmon The statistics are stark: In 2022, 36 percent of pregnant women in Africa were infected with malaria, which can contribute to preterm birth and low birthweight babies and can also increase the risk of cognitive   more
Johns Hopkins Medicine: Study Finds COVID-19 Pandemic Led to Some, But Not Many, Developmental Milestone Delays in Infants and Young Children
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 23 (TNSres) -- Johns Hopkins Medicine issued the following news release: Infants and children 5 years old and younger experienced only "modest" delays in developmental milestones due to the COVID-19 pandemic disruptions and restrictions, a study led by Johns Hopkins Children's Center finds. In a report on the study published April 22 in JAMA Pediatrics, investigators evaluated possible links between pandemic-related disruptions to everyday life and changes in develop  more
Jones College's Dr. Theresa Sanchez Named MTNA Foundation Fellow
ELLISVILLE, Mississippi, April 23 (TNSres) -- Jones College issued the following news release: Jones College music and piano faculty, Dr. Theresa Sanchez of Hattiesburg, was recently honored by Music Teachers National Association as an MTNA FOUNDATION Fellow during the 2024 MTNA National Conference. The MTNA FOUNDATION Fellow program offers a meaningful method of recognition for individuals who have made outstanding contributions to music teaching. The award is bestowed when a peer or group of   more
Juniors Selected for Texas Medical Center Summer Research Internship
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, April 23 (TNSres) -- Augustana College issued the following news: Twelve Augustana College juniors have been selected for the prestigious Texas Medical Center Summer Research Internship Program. Philosophy Professor Dr. Heidi Storl said participation in this internship celebrates the achievements of selected students and launches their class-based skills into the world of topnotch labs, clinics, hospitals and related departments. "With placements in medical illustratio  more
K-State Students Receive NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Awards
MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 23 (TNSres) -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Eight current and former K-State students were selected or named honorable mention for the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program, a five-year fellowship that includes an annual stipend of $37,000. The current students selected for the program are Kalea Nippert, senior in ecology and evolutionary biology, St. George; Kale Stahl, senior in applied mathematics and physic  more
KSU Researcher Creates Environment That Allows Students to Thrive
KENNESAW, Georgia, April 23 (TNSres) -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: Ayse Tekes is a decorated researcher who has racked up an impressive collection of awards in her life. None are more meaningful to her than the 2024 Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award, given annually by the Office of Undergraduate Research to a KSU faculty or staff member who exhibits sustained exceptional mentoring of undergraduate researchers at KSU. "This is the most honorable  more
Leiden University: Buzzing Decline - Dutch Landscape is Losing Insect-Pollinated Plants
LEIDEN, The Netherlands, April 23 (TNSres) -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * The Netherlands is losing plant species that rely on pollination by insects. Leiden environmental scientist Kaixuan Pan demonstrates this after analysing 87 years of measurements from over 365,000 plots. The news is alarming for our biodiversity and food security. '75 per cent of our crops and 90% of the wild plants rely on insects.' * * * We've known for some time that insects in the Netherlands  more
Leiden University: Two Researchers Receive Rubicon Grant for Research Abroad
LEIDEN, The Netherlands, April 23 (TNSres) -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * Uncovering ageing processes in the brain and research on the use of the word 'that'. Thanks to a Rubicon Grant, two Leiden researchers who were recently awarded their PhDs will be able to conduct research at a research institute abroad. * * * Ageing processes in the brain Neurolinguist Fatemeh Tabassi Mofrad will do two years of brain research at Oxford University. The risk of age-related cognit  more
Leveling the Field: MSU Researcher Develops New, Affordable Detection and Monitoring Methods for Cardiovascular Disease
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 23 (TNSres) -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: A Mississippi State University researcher is developing new, more affordable methods for early detection and monitoring of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S. Amirtaha Taebi, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, is using the human body's vibrations to develop noninvasive diagnosis methods for cardiovascular disease using smartphones and low-cost sensors wit  more
Loughborough University: New Hope for Cold Cases Due to Breakthrough in Forensic Fingerprint Research
LOUGHBOROUGH, England, April 23 (TNSres) -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking method capable of detecting drug substances from fingerprints lifted from crime scenes, which could provide fresh insights into unsolved cases. Analytical scientists from Loughborough University have demonstrated for the first time that drug residue - namely the fast-acting sleeping pill Zolpidem, which has been linked to drug-facilitated sexual assa  more
Mary Ann Liebert: Blood-Based Multi-Omics Guided Detection of a Precancerous Pancreatic Tumor
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: A new case report published in the peer-reviewed OMICS: A Journal of Integrative Biology describes how longitudinal multi-omics monitoring (LMOM) helped to detect a precancerous pancreatic tumor and led to a successful surgical intervention. Click here (https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/omi.2023.0278) to read the article now. The patient had undergone annual blood-based LMOM, in which 14  more
Medical Providers Lack in Postpartum Care for Women, CU Denver Study Finds
DENVER, Colorado, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: * * * Research finds that nearly half of mothers report birth trauma and barriers to mental health aid, more so for diverse populations. * * * By Ryan Huff With 23 Grand Slam singles titles to her name, Serena Williams is among the greatest tennis players of all-time. It made her wealthy, too, amassing an estimated net worth of $300 million. But fame, fortune, and fitness didn't protect her from a  more
Michigan State University: Courtney Carignan and Adam Moeser to Be Honored at All-University Awards Ceremony
EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 23 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine shared the following news: Dr. Courtney Carignan has been named the recipient of the Community Engagement Scholarship Award. This award is given in recognition of mutually beneficial and sustained campus-community research partnerships. Carignan is being recognized for her work with the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network, which is a coalition led by people impacted by perfluoroalkyl substances (  more
Minnesota Corn Releases Sustainability Report
BURNSVILLE, Minnesota, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Minnesota Corn Growers Association issued the following news: Minnesota corn farmers have been focused on continued sustainability for decades, and the new Minnesota Corn Sustainability Report offers a look into the research, community connections, and investments that have laid the groundwork for a sustainable future in Minnesota corn farming. "The Sustainability Report emphasizes Minnesota Corn's goal of the state's corn farmers being the most   more
Missouri S&T Professor Receives $875,000 From Rio Tinto for Critical Minerals Research
ROLLA, Missouri, April 23 (TNSres) -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: A Missouri S&T professor has been awarded $875,000 from Rio Tinto, a global mining group, for a two-year project researching new techniques to recover critical minerals in the waste byproducts that come from extracting and refining copper. "Our project will test new chemical dissolution strategies and purification techniques to produce pure gallium and germanium compounds from these   more
Mount Sinai Scientists Discover the Cellular Functions of a Family of Proteins Integral to Inflammatory Diseases
NEW YORK, April 23 (TNSres) -- Mount Sinai Hospital issued the following news release: In a scientific breakthrough, Mount Sinai researchers have revealed the biological mechanisms by which a family of proteins known as histone deacetylases (HDACs) activate immune system cells linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other inflammatory diseases. This discovery, reported in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), could potentially lead to the development of selective HDAC   more
National Jewish Health Researchers Identify Connection Between Air Pollutants and Allergic Diseases
DENVER, Colorado, April 23 (TNSres) -- National Jewish Health, a respiratory hospital, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: A new study by researchers at National Jewish Health published this month in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology reports that air pollutants -- including particulate matter, pollen, greenhouse gases, and other harmful substances -- can contribute to the development and exacerbation of allergic diseases by disrupting the skin barrier. "People are awa  more
National Science Board: New Report Shows U.S. and China are World's Top Producers of Knowledge-and Tech-Intensive Industries
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 23 (TNSres) -- The National Science Board issued the following news: Globally, knowledge- and technology-intensive industries (KTI) produced $11.1 trillion in value added in 2022, with the United States and China leading the world as the top producers ($3.0 trillion and $2.9 trillion, respectively), each representing over a quarter of global KTI value added. The United States continues to lead in KTI services industries output, reaching a global value added share of 4  more
New Research Center Studies Interconnections Between Urbanism and the Environment, With a Focus on Lessons From the Santa Cruz Region
SANTA CRUZ, California, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Allison Arteaga Soergel One of UC Santa Cruz's newest research centers, the Center for Critical Urban and Environmental Studies (CUES), builds upon a long history of UC Santa Cruz thought leadership in urban-environmental politics to tackle converging 21st Century crises, like climate change and housing affordability. The center focuses on the interconnections between urb  more
NOAA: Earth Week - Climate and Fisheries
WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSres) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Communications issued the following feature story: * * * To celebrate Earth Day, see how our scientists are studying and tracking changes in our environment to better understand and respond to climate change. * * * Earth Day is a time to celebrate our incredible planet. It is also a time to recognize the serious challenges ahead, especially in the face of a changing climate. We know climate chang  more
NOAA: Unwelcome Catch - Fishermen's Stewardship Role Reeling in Marine Debris
WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSres) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Communications issued the following feature story: * * * Commercial fishermen are helping tackle marine pollution, one balloon at a time. * * * It's hard to live near or visit our beautiful ocean without coming across marine debris. Trash is leftover by beachgoers and coastal communities; garbage is carried across the ocean from distant shores; lost and abandoned fishing gear floats away on winds  more
NYU Named Nature Index 'Rising Star' as Research Output Climbs
NEW YORK, April 23 (TNSres) -- New York University issued the following news release: New York University has been named a Nature Index 2023 Rising Star and is ranked #8 in North America for its growth in research published in the world's leading science journals. The Nature Index 2023 Rising Stars list highlights universities, health systems, nonprofits, and other research organizations that have posted the greatest increases--from 2015 to 2022--in authored or co-authored papers appearing in   more
Ohio State: In Psychedelic Therapy, Clinician-Patient Bond May Matter Most
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 23 (TNSres) -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * Study links relationship strength to reduced depression for up to 1 year * * * Drug effects have dominated the national conversation about psychedelics for medical treatment, but a new study suggests that when it comes to reducing depression with psychedelic-assisted therapy, what matters most is a strong relationship between the therapist and study participant. Researchers analyzed data from a 2021  more
On Earth Day, Ohio A.G. Yost Applauds His Environmental Team's Success Thus Far in 2024
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 23 (TNSres) -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Mention the Ohio Attorney General's Office, and Ohio residents probably think about its efforts to protect consumers, combat human trafficking or investigate crime. But the office also plays a crucial role in safeguarding the state's environment. Today, in honor of the global observance of Earth Day, Attorney General Dave Yost is spotlighting the accomplishments of his Env  more
Philadelphia Magazine Names 133 Fox Chase Cancer Center Physicians 'Top Doctors'
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of Temple Health, issued the following news: One hundred and thirty-three Fox Chase Cancer Center physicians have been named to Philadelphia magazine's "Top Doctors" list for 2024. Physicians on the list were nominated by a national survey of their professional peers. "Once again, Philadelphia magazine's 'Top Doctors' list has recognized Fox Chase's physicians for the high-quality care and expertise that they   more
Pomona College: Astronomy Post-Doc and Professor Publish Paper on Dark Matter and Galaxies
CLAREMONT, California, April 23 (TNSres) -- Pomona College issued the following news: A paper titled "Hooks & Bends in the Radial Acceleration Relation: Discriminatory Tests for Dark Matter and MOND" by a team of Pomona College researchers was published April 16 in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society (MNRAS). Lead author Francisco Mercado is the first post-doctoral research fellow in physics and astronomy at Pomona College and is currently teaching Astronomy 2--Introduction t  more
Presbyterian College Celebrates Academic Research and Achievement at Honors Day 2024
CLINTON, South Carolina, April 23 (TNSres) -- Presbyterian College issued the following news: Presbyterian College celebrated academic achievement and student research during its annual Honors Day Symposium and convocation on April 18. The spring event offers the campus community an entire day of research presentations, exhibits, and performances across every academic discipline and department, as dozens of students present their honors and capstone research. Honors Day is also an opportunity  more
Princeton SPIA Extends International Focus With New Program on Current Affairs in Europe
PRINCETON, New Jersey, April 23 (TNSres) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news on April 22, 2024: A new project in the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) aims to centralize the University's substantial but widely dispersed research, teaching, and programming on present-day political issues in Europe. SPIA's Initiatives on Contemporary European Affairs (ICEA) was established by faculty members Rafaela Dancygier, S  more
Purdue's Manufacturing and Materials Research Laboratories Announces New Indianapolis Presence
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 23 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * MMRL's Indy footprint at 16 Tech Innovation District will fuel manufacturing excellence across the Hard-Tech Corridor * * * In an effort to accelerate physical, digital and sustainable manufacturing efforts across Indiana, Purdue University's Manufacturing and Materials Research Laboratories (MMRL) will establish a presence in Indianapolis at 16 Tech Innovation District, the city's destin  more
Purdue: Boilermaker Butcher Block Adds Eggs From Chickens Fed Orange Corn
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 23 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Purdue University's Boilermaker Butcher Block, located in the Land O'Lakes Inc. Center for Experiential Learning at 720 Clinic Drive in West Lafayette, will now offer farm-fresh eggs laid by Purdue chickens that are fed orange corn. The eggs are being sold for $6 a dozen, with the proceeds helping to support the Butcher Block's educational mission. Orange corn is a nutritionally enhanced type of   more
Purdue: Genetically Engineering a Treatment for Incurable Brain Tumors
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 23 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue researchers develop fully off-the-shelf, stem cell-derived, natural killer cells against glioblastoma * * * Purdue University researchers are developing and validating a patent-pending treatment for incurable glioblastoma brain tumors. Glioblastomas are almost always lethal with a median survival time of 14 months. Traditional methods used against other cancers, like chemotherapy a  more
Queensland University of Technology: Robot Designed to Boost Coral Regeneration on the Great Barrier Reef
BRISBANE, Australia, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: QUT researchers have developed a robot to count and capture images of baby tank-grown corals destined for the Great Barrier Reef. The system will help keep the corals happy and healthy before they are deployed and save researchers thousands of hours of coral counting time. Associate Investigator at the QUT Centre for Robotics and Research Fellow for the QUT School of Electrical Enginee  more
Royal Academy of Engineering: New pound sterling150 Million Green Future Fellowships Programme to Research Breakthrough Technologies and Solutions for Net Zero
LONDON, England, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Royal Academy of Engineering issued the following news on April 22, 2024: * * * * Major new funding available for researchers developing scalable technologies to help the UK and the world reach net zero and adapt to climate change * * * The Royal Academy of Engineering has received a pound sterling150 million endowment from government to launch the Green Future Fellowships programme in 2024. First announced by the Prime Minister in 2023, the Green Fu  more
Saint Mary's University: New Data Challenge Early JWST Claims About the Age of the Universe
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, April 23 (TNSres) -- Saint Mary's University issued the following news release: A year ago, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) sent shockwaves through the astronomical community with reports of unexpectedly massive and ancient galaxies in the distant universe. The existence of such massive galaxies so soon after the Big Bang suggested that the universe could be much older than the 13.8 billion years the astronomers had come to accept. Now, a new study led by Saint Mary  more
Siena College Research Institute: NYers Say Trump Manhattan Trial is 'Legitimate,' 54-30%, Including More Than 3/4 of Dems and Plurality of Inds
LOUDONVILLE, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- Siena College Research Institute issued the following news release: * * * 2/3 of Reps Call it 'Witch Hunt' * * * * Hochul Worst Ever Favorability & Job Approval Ratings, as Both Drop a Little * Strong Majorities Support Safeguarding IVF Access, Enhancing LGBTQ Protections, Requiring HS Athletes to Compete with Same Sex as Assigned at Birth; Majority Opposes National 15-Week Abortion Ban; Divided on Banning TikTok, Providing Reparations to Descend  more
SUNY-Geneseo: Fulbright Award Winner Will Teach in Honduras
GENESEO, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: Torianna Robleto '24, a childhood with special education major, has won a 2024-25 Fulbright US Student award to Honduras. Robleto, who uses they/them pronouns, will spend the year as an English Teaching Assistant (ETA) in either San Pedro Sula or the capital city of Tegucigalpa. They become Geneseo's 53rd Fulbright awardee and the second to Honduras (in addition to Elizabeth Fras  more
SUNY-Stony Brook: Professor Ellen Pikitch Named 2024 NYSMEA Research Award Winner
STONY BROOK, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: Ellen Pikitch, PhD, Endowed Professor of Ocean Conservation Science in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) at Stony Brook University, has received the 2024 Hugo and Anita Freudenthal Research Award for her significant contributions to furthering scientists' understanding of the marine environment. Presented by the New York State Marine Educa  more
Taft: Harris to Present at Strafford Webinar on Unjust Enrichment Claims
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 23 (TNSres) -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news on April 22, 2024: Taft Chicago partner Marcus Harris will be speaking on "Resurgence of Unjust Enrichment Claims: Pleading, Proof, Defenses; Measure of Recovery, Innocent Defendants" at the Strafford live CLE webinar on May 7. Speakers will provide an overview of unjust enrichment and discuss proving or defending such claims and ways to maximize or minimize recovery. For more information or to register,   more
Tech Researchers Create First-of-Its-Kind Study on Microplastics in Tennessee Waters
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 (TNSres) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Microplastics - tiny pieces of plastic less than five millimeters in size - can cause big problems when they find their way into the ecosystem. Most research being done now has focused on these tiny pollutants in oceans and estuaries, however researchers at Tennessee Tech University have turned their attention to the freshwater of Tennessee. Environmental engineering graduate stude  more
Technical University of Munich: Investigating the Porosity of Sedimentary Rock With Neutrons
MUNICH, Germany, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Whether sedimentary rocks store fossil hydrocarbons or act as impermeable layers to prevent the rise of oil, natural gas or stored carbon dioxide - all depends on their porosity. The size, shape, organization, and connectivity of the pore spaces are decisive. At the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Research Neutron Source (FRM II) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), the networks of micropores  more
Texas A&M: Improved Energy - Charged in Seconds, Powered for Days
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 23 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Raven Wuebker Amid the growing demand for renewable energy storage solutions, there is a pressing need to enhance the performance of electrochemical devices such as batteries. These devices are often slow to charge and may pose environmental and safety concerns. Dr. Abdoulaye Djire, a chemical engineering professor at Texas A&M University, alongside chemical engineering un  more
Texas A&M: Researcher Receives Young Investigator Program Award for Astrodynamics Research
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 23 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Felysha Walker Dr. Robyn Woollands '16, a former student from the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University, recently received a Young Investigator Program (YIP) award from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). She is among only 48 scientists and engineers awarded this year. The AFOSR is awarding approximately $21.5 million in grants this ye  more
The Ethics of Neurotechnology: UNESCO Appoints International Expert Group to Prepare a New Global Standard
PARIS, France, April 23 (TNSres) -- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization issued the following news release: UNESCO's Director-General Audrey Azoulay has appointed 24 experts from all regions of the world to develop the first global framework on the ethics of neurotechnology. They are meeting for the first time in Paris from 22 to 26 April. Based on the work of these experts, UNESCO will lead a discussion with its 194 Member States on the adoption of the framework  more
The National Association of Scholars Denounces New Biden Title IX Rule
NEW YORK, April 23 (TNSres) -- The National Association of Scholars issued the following news release: On Friday, the Biden Education Department released a new Title IX regulation to tell schools how to handle sex discrimination claims, including allegations of sexual misconduct. It was delayed multiple times since public comments opposed its gutting of due process and its redefinition of the word "sex." "The National Association of Scholars (NAS) denounces Biden's Title IX rule as a due proce  more
Tokyo Institute of Technology: SharpeRatio@k - Novel Metric for Evaluation of Risk-Return Tradeoff in Off-Policy Evaluation
TOKYO, Japan, April 23 (TNSres) -- Tokyo Institute of Technology issued the following news release: SharpeRatio@k, a novel evaluation metric for Off-Policy Evaluation estimators, effectively measures the risk-return tradeoff of evaluating policies used in reinforcement learning and contextual bandits, which are typically ignored by conventional metrics, show scientists at Tokyo Tech. This novel metric, inspired from risk assessment in financial portfolio management, provides a more insightful e  more
Tucson Botanical Gardens Named ASHS Horticultural Landmark
TUCSON, Arizona, April 23 (TNSres) -- The American Society for Horticultural Science issued the following news release: Tucson Botanical Gardens (TBG) was named an American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) Horticultural Landmark in a ceremony on April 20, 2024. ASHS Past-President Dennis Ray presented the award to TBG's Executive Director Michelle Conklin in conjunction with the Garden's Earth Day Celebration. TBG promotes responsible and appropriate use of plants and water in a desert  more
Tusculum Students Demonstrate Their Creativity, Research and Presentation Skills at Academic Symposium on Campus
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 (TNSres) -- Tusculum University issued the following news on April 22, 2024: Tusculum University students showcased their creativity, research and presentation skills Friday, April 19, at the Academic Symposium on campus, an event that highlights the high-quality hands-on learning they receive from the higher education institution. Thirty-four students exhibited multiple forms of art, research papers and posters that revealed their talent and the knowledge they   more
Two Yale Students Named 2024 Soros Fellows
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 23 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: Kristine Guillaume, a Ph.D. student in Yale's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and Ananya Agustin Malhotra, who will pursue her J.D. at Yale Law School are among 30 individuals selected as 2024 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans, a merit-based program that supports graduate study for immigrants or children of immigrants. Selected from 2,323 applicants, the 2024 Soros fellows are chosen for  more
U.N. Regional Information Center for Western Europe: 2023, a Year of Climate Contrasts in Europe
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 23 (TNSres) -- The United Nations Regional Information Center for Western Europe issued the following news: Europe witnessed a year of contrasting weather events in 2023, with heatwaves and wildfires alongside flooding and drought, according to the European State of the Climate 2023 report, released jointly by the UN's weather agency, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), and the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service. Europe is currently the fastest-warming con  more
UAH Astrophysics Research Advances Understanding of How the Light of Gamma-Ray Bursts is Produced
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: By Russell Nelson Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are intense bursts of gamma radiation, typically generating more energy in a few seconds than the Sun will produce over its ten-billion-year lifetime. These transient phenomena present one of the most challenging puzzles in astrophysics, dating back to their accidental discovery in 1967 by a nuclear surveillance satellite. Dr. Jon Hakkila, a researcher from T  more
UC Santa Cruz Researchers' Tool Creates 'Synthetic' Images of Cells for Enhanced Microscopy Analysis
SANTA CRUZ, California, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Emily Cerf Observing individual cells through microscopes can reveal a range of important cell biological phenomena that frequently play a role in human diseases, but the process of distinguishing single cells from each other and their background is extremely time consuming -- and a task that is well-suited for AI assistance. AI models learn how to carry out such tasks by  more
UC-Santa Cruz: Slugcast Rewind - Listen to Episodes From the Week of April 15
SANTA CRUZ, California, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: Hosted out of the Student Affairs and Success divisional office, Slugcast is the official UCSC podcast. Slugcasters are made up of undergraduate and graduate students who are passionate about life as a banana slug. From news to engaging stories, Slugcast is a way for students to learn more about campus resources, services, and student experiences no matter where they are. Recen  more
UK Finance Publishes Report to Facilitate Commercial Variable Recurring Payments
LONDON, England, April 23 (TNSres) -- UK Finance, which monitors the banking and finance industry, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * The new arrangements are a significant step in the further development of Variable Recurring Payments * * * UK Finance, in association with law firm Addleshaw Goddard LLP, is today announcing a report on the use of model clauses to support the development of the Variable Recurring Payments (VRPs) for commercial applications in the UK.   more
UK-Georgia Cyber Partnership Launch Georgian Language Cybercrime Report
LONDON, England, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Royal United Services Institute issued the following news: On 28 March, the UK-Georgia Cyber Partnership (UKGCP) launched a Georgian language version of research shedding light on the experience and perception of cybercrime and online harms in Georgia. The paper was launched in Tbilisi with the participation of Georgia's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Digital Governance Agency and was produced with funding from the UK-Georgia Cyber Partnership (UKGCP  more
ULethbridge Launches Inaugural Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan
LETHBRIDGE, Canada, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Lethbridge issued the following news: Following a year of important conversations with students, staff, faculty and community partners, the University of Lethbridge is proud to share its inaugural Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan. As a research-intensive university, our capacity for innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship is grounded in the strengths and courage to confront the greatest challenges of our time. The Sustainabi  more
UM Miller School of Medicine: Eastern-Atlantic Student Research Forum Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence
MIAMI, Florida, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Joey Garcia For 50 years, the Eastern-Atlantic Student Research Forum (ESRF) has highlighted exceptional student scientific research. This year, more than 150 abstracts filled Schoninger Research Quadrangle, showcasing novel findings from young researchers nationwide. The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine co-sponsored the forum with the American Physician Scientis  more
Union of Concerned Scientists: Biden-Harris Administration Announces 'Solar for All' Grantees, Mobilizes Capital for Solar Projects in Low-Income, Disadvantaged Communities
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the list of grantees for the Solar for All (SFA) program today, a part of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The $7 billion grant competition--implemented by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)--is designed to drive investments in clean distributed solar ene  more
University College London: Pressure in the Womb May Influence Facial Development
LONDON, England, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news: Physical cues in the womb, and not just genetics, influence the normal development of neural crest cells, the embryonic stem cells that form facial features, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. The study published in Nature Cell Biology found that an increase in hydrostatic pressure sensed by the embryo can hinder the healthy development of facial features in mouse and frog embryos and in human  more
University of Arizona-Health Sciences: $1.8M NIH Grant Will Help Researchers Follow a Virus on Its Path to the Nucleus
TUCSON, Arizona, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona's Health Sciences issued the following news release: * * * New research into HPV could shed light on the intricacies of cell division and how things move in and out of cells. * * * Researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson were awarded a $1.8 million grant by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, a division of the National Institutes of Health, to learn how human papillomavirus makes its  more
University of Arizona: Every Day is Earth Day at Biosphere 2
TUCSON, Arizona, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970 to call attention to air and water pollution. Over 50 years later, Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability and encourages collective action for a healthier planet. The University of Arizona's Biosphere 2 is the world's largest indoor controlled environment dedicated to understanding the effects of climate ch  more
University of Bristol: A Sensing Technology That Can Assess the Quality of Components in Fields Such as Aerospace Could Transform UK Industry
BRISTOL, England, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: In the study, published today in the journal Waves in Random and Complex Media, researchers from the University of Bristol have derived a formula that can inform the design boundaries for a given component's geometry and material microstructure. A commercially viable sensing technology and associated imaging algorithm to assess the quality of such components currently does not   more
University of Groningen: From Battling Against the Water to Living With the Water
GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Groningen issued the following news release: Extreme showers, heat waves, floods, and rising sea levels are all threats to our low-lying delta. Margo van den Brink, associate professor of Water and Planning, says that we should adapt our spatial design to the changing climate. This implies difficult choices have to be made because the space is limited and the needs are great. According to her, it can be called a transition: from  more
University of Groningen: Trump or No Trump, That is the Question
GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Groningen issued the following news release: This year, around 4 billion people in almost 70 countries as well as in Europe will have the opportunity to vote. This year more than ever will reveal the state of democracy in the world. UG researchers Ritumbra Manuvie, Pieter de Wilde, and Lisa Gaufman look ahead to the elections in India, Europe, and the United States, respectively. This week: Lisa Gaufman. Even if Trump does not b  more
University of Houston: Life Goals and Their Changes Drive Success
HOUSTON, Texas, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * New Study from University of Houston Indicates If You Can Dream It, You Can Be It * * * By Laurie Fickman "Where is my life going?" "Who do I want to be?" As future-thinkers, adolescents spend significant time contemplating these types of questions about their life goals. A new study from the University of Houston shows that as people grow from teenagers to young adults, they tend to change the   more
University of Louisville: Something in the Air - Plants' Emissions Leave Traces in the Body
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Louisville issued the following news release: Many people enjoy spending time in nature, basking in the peaceful atmosphere of forests, parks and green spaces. It is widely believed that exposure to plants and trees improves physical and mental wellbeing, and living in areas with an abundant tree canopy is associated with better health. But can these health benefits be proven scientifically? A new discovery at the University of Louis  more
University of Oklahoma: Researchers Earn $2.3 Million Grant to Study Generational Cycle of Maternal Obesity, Liver Disease
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * Project includes testing an antioxidant for improving metabolic health * * * Research increasingly suggests that when a woman with obesity becomes pregnant, a process of "fetal reprogramming" increases the risk that her baby will face problems like obesity, Type 2 diabetes and liver disease earlier in life. To better understand how that reprogramming occurs, Un  more
University of Otago: International Doctors Struggle With Cultural Adaptation
DUNEDIN, New Zealand, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: New Zealand's health system must improve cultural integration practices for international doctors or risk losing them, a University of Otago study argues. Lead author Dr Mariska Mannes, who completed her PhD through the Division of Humanities, says the country relies on international medical graduates (IMGs) to fill critically important roles, but they struggle with cross-cultural code-switchi  more
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center: Afib More Common and Dangerous in Younger People Than Previously Thought
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Atrial fibrillation (Afib), a common type of arrhythmia that is on the rise in people under the age of 65, is more dangerous in this increasingly younger population than previously thought, according to a new study published today in Circulation Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology and authored by physician-scientists at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institut  more
University of Pittsburgh School of Education: Faculty Member Xu Qin Receives NSF Early Career Award
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Education issued the following news: Xu Qin, an assistant professor of research methodology at the School of Education, was awarded a 2024 National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development Award. Qin is also an assistant professor of biostatistics at the School of Public Health. The award comes with an $842,512 NSF grant for her research project, titled "CAREER: Complex Causal Moderated Media  more
University of Plymouth: Mental Imagining of Self-Harm Can Increase Urge and Heighten the Risk of People Harming Themselves
PLYMOUTH, England, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * The study is the first attempt to track real-time occurrences of mental imagining of self-harm and how it relates to short-term fluctuations in risk * * * Vivid mental images of self-harm can put young people at an increased short-term risk of actually harming themselves, according to new research. A study published in Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior sheds new light on the factors influen  more
University of Portsmouth Space Mission Design Facility Used to Help Tackle Space Debris
PORTSMOUTH, England, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * The Space Mission Incubator has been used by experts designing small satellites * * * Experts designing a 'swarm' of satellites to tackle the growing problem of space debris have worked together on the mission concept in the University of Portsmouth's space mission design facility. The Space Mission Incubator unites scientists, researchers and industry experts in order to speed up the de  more
University of Portsmouth: Plastic Experts Urge World Leaders to Prioritise 'Reuse'
PORTSMOUTH, England, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news on April 21, 2024: Negotiators trying to bring an end to plastic pollution around the world have been told to prioritise reuse systems, by experts from the University of Portsmouth. Researchers from the Revolution Plastics Institute (RPI) at the University delivered an important message to negotiators at the fourth round of Global Plastics Treaty talks in Canada today - reuse systems are key to suc  more
University of Southampton: Feedback Loop That is Melting Ice Shelves in West Antarctica Revealed
SOUTHAMPTON, England, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: New research has uncovered a feedback loop that may be accelerating the melting of the floating portions of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, pushing up global sea levels. The study, published in Science Advances, sheds new light on the mechanisms driving the melting of ice shelves beneath the surface of the ocean, which have been unclear until now. The West Antarctic Ice Sheet has been losing mass  more
University of Surrey: Simulated Microgravity Affects Sleep and Physiological Rhythms
GUILFORD, England, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Simulated effects of microgravity significantly affect rhythmicity and sleep in humans, a new study from the University of Surrey finds. Such disturbances could negatively affect the physiology and performance of astronauts in space. * * * Previous findings have shown that astronauts exposed to microgravity, simulated via 60 days of constant bed rest at a six-degree head-down tilt angle,  more
University of Texas-Arlington: Eye-Opener - Pupils Enlarge When People Focus on Tasks
ARLINGTON, Texas, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UT Arlington study shows eye sensitivity correlates with improved working memory * * * Working memory is one of the brain's executive functions, a skill that allows humans to process information without losing track of what they're doing. In the short term, working memory allows the brain to complete an immediate task, like loading the dishwasher. Long term, it helps the   more
University of Texas-Austin: How Potatoes, Corn and Beans Led to Smart Windows Breakthrough
AUSTIN, Texas, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Smart windows are an exciting technology, capable of blocking out or letting in more light as needed, potentially reducing energy costs of large buildings by making them more efficient. This technology has already hit the market, but widespread adoption remains limited by cost and other factors. A study from researchers at The University of Texas at Austin aims to solve these problems through a new t  more
University of Washington School of Medicine: Report Outlines Illicit Drug-Use Patterns Across Washington
SEATTLE, Washington, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Washington's School of Medicine issued the following news release: Across Washington state, heroin use has dropped considerably, fentanyl use has climbed, and methamphetamine continues to be highly prevalent -- all according to a new survey of syringe-services program participants. These and other findings emerged from the Syringe Services Program Health Survey in a report published by researchers at the University of Washington Scho  more
University of Western Australia: Balancing Compliance With Creativity in Disability Sector
PERTH, Australia, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news: Producing creative solutions in a sector necessarily steeped in regulation is an ongoing challenge for disability service organisations, but it's one that The University of Western Australia research is helping to meet head on. Dr Christine Soo, an Associate Professor at the UWA Business School, has been working on major projects within the disability sector for the past 10 years, coinciding w  more
University of Western Australia: Giant Galactic Explosion Exposes Galaxy Pollution in Action
PERTH, Australia, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news: Astronomers have produced the first high-resolution map of a massive explosion in a nearby galaxy, providing important clues on how the space between galaxies is polluted with chemical elements. A team of international researchers studied galaxy NGC 4383, in the nearby Virgo cluster, revealing a gas outflow so large that it would take 20,000 years for light to travel from one side to the other  more
University of Western Australia: Grant to Help Analysts Provide Clearest Data for Nations Best Defence
PERTH, Australia, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news: A study to improve social media data analysis, led by The University of Western Australia, has received a $150,000 grant to better understand defence analytics crucial to national security. The study, Empowering the open-source intelligence (OSINT) analyst through explainable models, is one of three UWA collaborations awarded Defence Science Centre grants. Project leader Dr Mehwish Nasim, fro  more
University of Western Australia: Harmonious Solution to Career Success for Overqualified Employees
PERTH, Australia, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news: Overqualified employees can fulfil their career potential if they have the right passion for their work, according to new research by The University of Western Australia. The paper, published in Applied Psychology: An International Review, was co-authored by Associate Professor Alex Luksyte and senior lecturer Joseph Carpini from UWA's Business School. The research investigated the role 'harm  more
Upstate Cancer Center Marks 10th Anniversary With Research Retreat April 26
SYRACUSE, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: The Upstate Cancer Center will mark the 10th anniversary of its opening with a daylong retreat highlighting some of the cancer research being done by Upstate faculty. The retreat is set for Friday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and will be held at the CNY Biotech Accelerator, 841 East Fayette St., Syracuse. The keynote address will be presented by this year's  more
USC Viterbi School of Engineering: Turning a Tumor's 'Shield' Into a Weapon Against Itself
LOS ANGELES, California, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * USC Viterbi biomedical engineers have designed a new protein that targets and disables tumor cells' defenses while marking cancer cells for death. * * * By Greta Harrison Tumor cells are "cunning," according to Peter Yingxiao Wang. They have a nefarious way of evading the human immune responses that fight back against these cancerous invaders.   more
UT-Southwestern Medical Center: Simulation Reveals New Mechanism for Membrane Fusion
DALLAS, Texas, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: An intricate simulation performed by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers using one of the world's most powerful supercomputers sheds new light on how proteins called SNAREs cause biological membranes to fuse. Their findings, reported in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, suggest a new mechanism for this ubiquitous process and could eventually lead to ne  more
UW Leads International Group in Semiconductor Research and Workforce Development
SEATTLE, Washington, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Washington issued the following news release: The University of Washington is at the forefront of an international effort to innovate the semiconductor industry while building a skilled U.S.-based workforce to design and manufacture chip technology. Part of a landmark education partnership that was announced in May 2023 at the G7 meeting in Japan, the effort brings together researchers and faculty from the U.S. and Japan to support th  more
VCOM-Virginia Researcher of the Year: Harsha Bhagtani, MD
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 23 (TNSres) -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news on April 22, 2024: By Amy Ostroth VCOM-Virginia is home to some pretty amazing faculty, which makes it difficult to choose just one each year for Researcher of the Year. This year's recipient, Harsha Bhagtani, MD, is the discipline chair for pediatrics and is devoted to making sure her students have ample opportunities to engage in research with her. "It is very important for   more
W&M Undergraduate Researchers Take on Climate Change
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 23 (TNSres) -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Two William & Mary undergraduates are throwing their lab coats in the ring to identify potential solutions to the most pressing environmental concerns of our time. * * * As scientists all over the world grapple with the impact of global climate change, two William & Mary undergraduates are throwing their lab coats in the ring to identify potential solutions to the most pressing envir  more
Western's Salish Sea Institute announces its '24-'25 Fellows cohort
BELLINGHAM, Washington, April 23 (TNSres) -- Western Washington University issued the following news release: * * * Expanding research and knowledge to protect the Salish Sea, the institute welcomes a new cohort of eight Fellows from Washington state and British Columbia * * * Western Washington University's Salish Sea Institute has announced its second cohort of Salish Sea Fellows. Following a competitive selection process, this group of eight individuals with varied expertise will advance  more
White House Fact Sheet: Billion for Tribal Clean Water Projects
WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet: * * * At White House Water Summit, Biden-Harris Administration Announces Bold National Goal to Protect and Restore Freshwater Resources, Delivers Over $1 Billion for Tribal Clean Water Projects Administration announces $1 billion for clean water for Tribal Nations and funding to combat megadrought in the West through President Biden's Investing in America agenda President Biden and Vice President Harris believ  more
White House Fact Sheet: President Biden Marks Earth Day 2024 With Historic Climate Action
WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 22, 2024: * * * President Biden Marks Earth Day 2024 with Historic Climate Action - President Biden will travel to Prince William Forest Park in Triangle, VA, a national park system site developed by FDR's Civilian Conservation Corps, to announce $7 billion in awards through EPA's Solar for All program and unveil major steps to advance the American Climate Corps When President Biden took office, he ple  more
White House Fact Sheet: VP Harris Announces Historic Advancements in Long-Term Care to Support the Care Economy
WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 22, 2024: * * * Vice President Harris Announces Historic Advancements in Long-Term Care to Support the Care Economy Actions are the latest in a series of steps the Biden-Harris Administration has taken to improve safety, provide support for care workers and family caregivers, and to expand access to affordable, high-quality care Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect and to have acces  more
WILDLIFE SOCIETY: CAN BIODIVERSITY BOOST MENTAL HEALTH?
BETHESDA, Maryland, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Wildlife Society, an organization that says it inspires, empowers and enables wildlife professionals to sustain wildlife populations and habitats through science-based management and conservation, issued the following news: * * * Researchers found greater wellbeing was associated with more diversity * * * Biodiversity isn't just good for the ecosystem. It may also be good for our mental health. In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, re  more
With State Budget Deal Reached, UB Ready to Help Launch Empire AI
BUFFALO, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: University at Buffalo President Satish K. Tripathi thanked Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers for finalizing a budget that makes UB home to the new public-private Empire AI research center for the public good, which is aimed at putting New York State at the forefront of responsible artificial intelligence innovation. "University at Buffalo is delighted and hono  more
World Meteorological Organization: Europe Experiences Widespread Flooding and Severe Heatwaves in 2023
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 23 (TNSres) -- The World Meteorological Organization issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: In 2023, the impacts of climate change continued to be seen across Europe, with millions of people impacted by extreme weather events, making the development of mitigation and adaptation measurements a priority. To achieve this, understanding climate trends is vital. The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), together with the World Meteorological Organization (  more
Yale University: Common Antibiotic May Be Helpful in Fighting Respiratory Viral Infections
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 23 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Yale researchers say that nasal application of neomycin shows promise in the prevention and treatment of respiratory viral infections * * * By Jim Shelton A new, Yale-led study suggests that a range of respiratory viral infections -- including COVID-19 and influenza -- may be preventable or treatable with a generic antibiotic that is delivered to the nasal passageway. A team led by Yale's Akiko Iw  more
Yale University: Study - Proposed Changes to Medicare, Medicaid Could Cost Thousands of Lives
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 23 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: By Mallory Locklear Proposed changes to the United States' Medicare and Medicaid programs could lead to thousands of additional deaths each year, a new Yale study reveals. Recent proposals to reduce program costs include a recommendation to raise the eligibility age for Medicare from 65 to 67 -- put forward by a 2022 report from the House of Representatives' Republican Study Committee -- and a proposed wor  more
AI: Harnessing the Machine
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 22 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: When some schools are banning ChatGPT, Vanderbilt is embracing generative AI technology to unlock opportunities for research and learning. By Michael Blanding In her class on the politics of the French Revolution, Holly Tucker starts off by assigning a historical character to each student--Marquis de Lafayette, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Louis XVI--and giving them a multi-page role sheet detailing their alter ego's  more
Clark University: Got Memes?
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, April 23 (TNSres) -- Clark University issued the following news: Twice a year, the Clark community comes together to celebrate the work of undergraduate student scholars. On Wednesday, April 24, more than 100 students will showcase their research and creative work at ClarkFEST, a campuswide event featuring presentations, interactive media, and poster displays. ClarkFEST presenters have completed their work under the mentorship of Clark faculty and staff, often with th  more
CSU's Annual Symposium Features Student and Faculty Research
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, April 23 (TNSres) -- Charleston Southern University issued the following news: By Bri Parker and Jan Joslin Oral and poster presentations were presented April 16 at Charleston Southern's Annual Spring Symposium, highlighting student and faculty research. Alessandro Russo, a junior mathematics major, presented his project for the second time. His research was funded by the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, and he presented the research at the SCI  more
FMU Faculty Recognized During Annual Awards Ceremony
FLORENCE, South Carolina, April 23 -- Francis Marion University issued the following news: Four Francis Marion University faculty members were honored for their outstanding work during the university's annual faculty awards night held at the FMU Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence Thursday evening. Dr. J. Mark Blackwell, Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies, was awarded the Charlene Wages Shared Governance Award by the university's chapter of the American Association of Unive  more
JFK Award recipient merges passions for medicine and public service
ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Throughout her years at Cornell, Sarah McMorrow '24 has shown a dedication to serving others, logging hundreds of hours as an emergency medical technician and firefighter with the Varna Volunteer Fire Company (VVFC). And her future plans are just as inspiring. "I want to be a forensic pathologist and battle the disparities prevalent in the medical and criminal justice systems through medical research," said McMorrow, a  more
Justice Dept. Releases Public Communication From Global Cyber Strategies
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice has released the following public communication on Apr 19, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Response to U.S. Department of Justice Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking--Provisions Regarding Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern from Justin Sherman, Founder and CEO, Global Cyber Strategies and Adjunct Professor and Senior Fellow, Duke University Sanford, School of Public Policy  more
KU Engineering to Honor 2 Alumni With Distinguished Engineering Service Award
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 23 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: University of Kansas School of Engineering alumni Zack Holland and Brian McClendon will receive the school's highest award in a ceremony set for 6 p.m. May 2. The Distinguished Engineering Service Award (DESA) is given each year to individuals who have maintained close association with the school and have made outstanding contributions to the engineering profession and to society. "Beyond their groundbreaking ach  more
Molecules in Motion: APSU Students Harness VR to Break Ground in Chemistry Education
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Colby Wilson On the third floor of the Sundquist Science Center, a group of enterprising Austin Peay State University students are pushing the boundaries of virtual reality, one molecule at a time. The pioneering project to create a 3D library of chemical compounds began as an offshoot of STEM Scholars - a program run by Drs. Anuradha Pathiranage and Mike Wilson - that gets aspiring researchers into  more
Naval Postgraduate School Researchers Recognized for Modeling Integrated Deterrence in INDOPACOM Region
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Naval Postgraduate School issued the following news: By MC2 Janiel Adames Members of an interdisciplinary team of NPS and Naval War College Monterey researchers were recognized for their efforts to develop a series of detailed models supporting a high-interest operational scenario in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command region. In recognition of their efforts to advance future force design and the next-generation Joint Warfighting Concept, several researchers from the Nav  more
NSF Grant Advances Planning for Community College Engineering Pathway Program
SYRACUSE, New York, April 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The development of a new pathway program for community college students interested in engineering recently got a boost from a $100,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) planning grant. The pathway program, "Roadmap Into Syracuse Engineering Undergraduate Programs and the Profession" ("RISEUP2"), aims to attract academically talented, low-income students from Central New York who historically have been excluded from   more
Presbyterian College Celebrates Academic Research and Achievement at Honors Day 2024
CLINTON, South Carolina, April 23 (TNSres) -- Presbyterian College issued the following news: Presbyterian College celebrated academic achievement and student research during its annual Honors Day Symposium and convocation on April 18. The spring event offers the campus community an entire day of research presentations, exhibits, and performances across every academic discipline and department, as dozens of students present their honors and capstone research. Honors Day is also an opportunity  more
President Avent Named Florida Poly's 2024 Commencement Speaker
LAKELAND, Florida, April 23 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: Florida Polytechnic University has announced that its founding president, Dr. Randy K. Avent, will be its 2024 commencement speaker. This year's commencement comes as the University marks its 10th anniversary. Avent was appointed to his position as the institution's leader in June of 2014, just two months before the campus opened its doors for its first fall semester. He plans to step down from his  more
Professor Qinru Qiu Named Distinguished Professor
SYRACUSE, New York, April 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Electrical engineering and computer science (EECS) Professor Qinru Qiu has been named a distinguished professor by the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS). Qiu previously received the Associated for Computing Machinery (ACM) SIGDA Distinguished Service Award and the National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award. She has also been a distinguished member of ACM since 2022 and was recognized as a fellow   more
Real Estate Developer, Entrepreneur Oliver Fernandez '08 to Be the ECS Convocation Keynote Speaker
SYRACUSE, New York, April 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Oliver Fernandez '08 graduated with a civil engineering degree and played for the Syracuse University football team. He now lives in Washington D.C. with his wife, Leah, and their two children. Fernandez owns McKenzie, a construction company that has successfully completed over $100 million worth of projects. Fernandez will be the keynote speaker at the College of Engineering and Computer Science's 2024 Convocation   more
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