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Research Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for Sunday April 28, 2024 ( 120 items )  

3 From MIT Awarded 2024 Guggenheim Fellowships
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 27 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MIT professors Roger Levy, Tracy Slatyer, and Martin Wainwright appointed to the 2024 class of "trail-blazing fellows." * * * By Sarah Costello, School of Science MIT faculty members Roger Levy, Tracy Slatyer, and Martin Wainwright are among 188 scientists, artists, and scholars awarded 2024 fellowships from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Working across  more

7 From MIT Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2024
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 27 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The prestigious honor society announces more than 250 new members. * * * Eight MIT faculty members are among the 250 leaders from academia, the arts, industry, public policy, and research elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the academy announced April 24. One of the nation's most prestigious honorary societies, the academy is also a leading center for   more

Aston University: New Book Explores Minority Languages in the Digital Age
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * * Heritage Languages in the Digital Age. The Case of Autochthonous Minority Languages in Western Europe offers invaluable insights for educators, activists, policymakers and researchers * The book describes the challenges faced by minority languages in today's interconnected world * and asks whether digital communication could potentially reverse the decline of smaller and lesser used languages * * *  more

Aston University: Veterinary Deal Would Increase UK Agrifood Exports to EU by More Than a Fifth, Research Shows
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * * A veterinary deal would increase agri-food exports from the UK to the EU by at least 22.5%, say researchers * Agri-food exports overall are worth pound sterling25 billion to the UK economy, but the two years since the new trading rules were put in place have seen a fall of 5% in exports to the EU from 2019 levels, during a period where the sector has otherwise grown. * Team from Aston University and  more

Australasian College for Emergency Medicine: Tasmania's Transfer of Care Protocol Endangers Patients and Staff
VICTORIA, Australia, April 27 (TNSres) -- The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine issued the following news release: ACEM is concerned that Tasmania's new 60-minute transfer of care protocol will dangerously increase pressures on emergency departments, leading to more severe staff shortages, and compromised patient care. ACEM urges the government and stakeholders across the health system to continue to work together on sustainable solutions that can get ambulances back on the road, pro  more

BirdLife International: Science Proves Conservation Works
CAMBRIDGE, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- BirdLife International issued the following research news: * * * A new study co-authored by BirdLife International scientists and published in the journal Science definitively shows that conservation actions are effective at halting and reversing biodiversity loss. * * * With everything from evolution, vaccines and the reality of global warming under attack, conservation itself has also fought to become widely accepted and broadly integrated in our so  more

BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Oregon Job Openings and Labor Turnover - February 2024'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 26 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on April 24, 2024, entitled "Oregon Job Openings and Labor Turnover - February 2024": * * * Oregon had 114,000 job openings in February 2024, compared to 142,000 openings in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the job openings rate in Or  more

BLS: Workers Memorial Day: Remembering the 5,486 Workers Who Died on the Job in 2022
WASHINGTON, April 26 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on April 26, 2024, from Economics Daily: * * * April 28 marks Workers Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for those killed, injured, or disabled on the job. In 2022, 5,486 workers suffered fatal work injuries in the United States. The private construction industry had the most fatalities with 1,069 deaths, which accounted for 19.5 percent of total fatal injuries, followed by   more

BMJ Publishing Group: Living at Higher Altitudes in India Linked to Increased Risk of Childhood Stunting
LONDON, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- BMJ Publishing Group issued the following news release about their journal "BMJ Nutrition Prevention and Health": Living at higher altitudes in India is linked to an increased risk of stunted growth, with children living in homes 2000 metres or more above sea level 40% more at risk than those living 1000 metres below, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health. Children living in rural areas seem to be the most vu  more

BMJ Publishing Group: Medscape Removes Education Courses for Doctors Funded by Tobacco Giant
LONDON, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- BMJ Publishing Group issued the following news release about their journal "BMJ": Medical education provider Medscape has bowed to pressure and agreed to permanently remove a series of accredited medical education courses on smoking cessation funded by the tobacco industry giant Philip Morris International (PMI), The BMJ and The Examination have found. The global company has acknowledged its "misjudgment" in a letter to complainants and says it will not ac  more

BMJ Publishing Group: Significant Global Variation in National COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines
LONDON, England, April 23 (TNSres) -- BMJ Publishing Group issued the following news release about their journal "BMJ Global Health": National clinical guidelines for the treatment of COVID-19 vary significantly around the world, with under-resourced countries the most likely to diverge from gold standard (World Health Organization; WHO) treatment recommendations, finds a comparative analysis published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health. And nearly every national guideline recommends  more

Bureau of Economic Analysis: Personal Income and Outlays, March 2024
WASHINGTON, April 27 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: Personal income increased $122.0 billion (0.5 percent at a monthly rate) in March, according to estimates released today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (tables 2 and 3). Disposable personal income (DPI), personal income less personal current taxes, increased $104.0 billion (0.5 percent) and personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $160.  more

Cardiff University: Azithromycin and Preventing Chronic Lung Disease in Premature Babies
CARDIFF, Wales, April 27 (TNSres) -- Cardiff University issued the following news: The early use of azithromycin does not prevent the development of chronic lung disease in premature babies, finds new research by Cardiff University. The largest clinic trial for azithromycin and chronic lung diseases in premature babies has provided definitive answers to whether azithromycin can decrease rates of chronic lung disease in prematurely born babies. Professor Sailesh Kotecha, Cardiff University Sch  more

Cherokee Nation Autism Task Force Issues Inaugural Report During Autism Awareness Month Proclamation Signing
TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, April 27 (TNSres) -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on April 25, 2024: The Cherokee Nation Autism Task Force issued a report recently that revealed its findings and recommendations to better address autism diagnosis and treatment for Cherokee Nation citizens since the creation of the task force in April 2023. "Shining a light on the issue of autism and the care and treatment for autism has become increasingly im  more

Clemson, USDA Scientists Research to Help Boost Cotton Production
FLORENCE, South Carolina, April 27 (TNSres) -- The Clemson University's Cooperative Extension issued the following news: Cotton is the Earth's primary natural fiber but climate change and other factors can stagnate yield gain and hamper fiber quality improvements. Clemson University and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists want to develop improved breeding tools, namely DNA markers (molecular tags associated with a phenotypic trait), germplasm, and enhanced management prac  more

Conn. Energy Dept.: State's Latest Climate Report Card Shows Need to Accelerate Emissions Reductions to Meet 2030 Target
HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 27 (TNSres) -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: * * * Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Led by Transportation Sector Emissions, Have Rebounded Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels When Emissions Should be Rapidly Declining * * * The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection ("DEEP") published its latest Greenhouse Gas ("GHG") Emissions Inventory, the most comprehensive accou  more

Dartmouth College: Discussing What a Path to Mideast Peace Looks Like
HANOVER, New Hampshire, April 27 (TNSres) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: As part of the ongoing Dialogue Project, the John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding last week hosted Dahlia Scheindlin, a public opinion expert who conducts research and policy analysis on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, in conversation with Ezzedine Fishere, senior lecturer in Middle Eastern Studies. The conversation centered on the question of do Israelis and Palestinians really wan  more

EARA Study of EU-Based Websites 2024 Published
LONDON, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- The European Animal Research Association issued the following news release: National Transparency Agreements on animal research set the benchmark for good website content, study reveals. A new study of the websites of biomedical research bodies across the EU, by the European Animal Research Association (EARA), to assess how openly they discuss their research using animals, reveals that an increasing number of institutions are meeting this objective - in pa  more

Economics of the Built Environment 2024-2034 - RIBA's Latest Horizon Scans Indicate Most Pressing Factors for Change
LONDON, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- The Royal Institute of British Architects issued the following news release: The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has published its latest set of horizon scans, which highlight the global economic systems and forces that will shape the built environment over the next decade. Commissioned by RIBA and written by leading academics, The Economics of the Built Environment scans provide foresight on the topics expected to drive the greatest change by  more

ECRI Institute: Global Patient Safety Nonprofit Releases Guidance for Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions Caused by Faulty Syringes From China
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pennsylvania, April 27 (TNSres) -- The ECRI Institute issued the following news release: The FDA has been warning healthcare providers and the public about malfunctioning plastic syringes made in China since November 2023. The affected syringes are leaking, cracking, and breaking - putting patients at risk of receiving incorrect doses of medication, risking serious injury or death. While the FDA advises against using syringes manufactured in China (https://www.fda.gov/medical-  more

Europe Needs an 'Airbus for the Metaverse' According to New Report From LSE Consulting
LONDON, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: * * * * The metaverse could bring a significant boost to the EU economy, according to a new report released today from LSE Consulting, based at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). * BMW Group, Ericsson, Bosch Sensortec, STMicroelectronics, and IKEA Retail (Ingka Group) are among the European companies pioneering these tec  more

European Commission's Joint Research Center: Alpha-Emitters Based Therapy Prolongs Life for Patients With Advanced Prostate Cancer
ISPRA, Italy, April 27 (TNSres) -- The European Commission's Joint Research Center issued the following news: Novel therapy used in an ongoing Phase I clinical study shows substantial antitumour effect in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), with no serious adverse side-effects. A Targeted Alpha Therapy initiated at the JRC and then further developed with the University Hospital Heidelberg - using Actinium-225 ((2)(2)5Ac) prostate-specific membrane antigen (PS  more

European Society of Cardiology: Air Pollution and Depression Linked With Heart Disease Deaths in Middle-Aged Adults
ATHENS, Greece, April 27 (TNSres) -- The European Society of Cardiology issued the following news release: A study in more than 3,000 US counties, with 315 million residents, has suggested that air pollution is linked with stress and depression, putting under-65-year-olds at increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. The research is presented today at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)./1 "Our study indicates that the air  more

European Society of Cardiology: Climb Stairs to Live Longer
ATHENS, Greece, April 27 (TNSres) -- The European Society of Cardiology issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: Climbing stairs is associated with a longer life, according to research presented today at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)./1 "If you have the choice of taking the stairs or the lift, go for the stairs as it will help your heart," said study author Dr. Sophie Paddock of the University of East Anglia and No  more

German Center for Infection Research: Zero Maternal Mortality in 2023 at Ghanaian Cooperation Hospital
BRAUNSCHWEIG, Germany, April 27 (TNSres) -- The German Center for Infection Research issued the following news release: * * * The medical success is attributed to the increased implementation of scientific findings in practice and health care, including as part of the DZIF Malaria Birth Cohort study * * * The Presbyterian Hospital in Agogo, Ghana, recorded zero deaths among women during or after childbirth last year. This is a major medical success after 499 fatalities in 2020. The hospital   more

Hokkaido University: Recovering Phosphorus From Sewage Sludge Ash
HOKKAIDO, Japan, April 27 (TNSres) -- Hokkaido University issued the following news release: * * * Chemical and heat treatment of sewage sludge can recover phosphorus in a process that could help address the problem of diminishing supplies of phosphorus ores. * * * Valuable supplies of phosphorus could be recovered from sewage sludge ash, which remains after the sludge has been burned for electric power generation. The method has been developed by chemical engineers Yuuki Mochizuki and Naoto  more

Human Rights Campaign: ICYMI - 38% of Transgender Youth Living in States That Have Enacted Bans on Care, Study Shows
WASHINGTON, April 27 (TNSres) -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release: * * * New Data From UCLA's Williams Institute Underscores Devastating Reality for LGBTQ+ Youth Navigating MAGA Assaults on Community * * * This month, UCLA's Williams Institute released its 2024 report on the impact of anti-transgender legislation on youth. The results are jaw-dropping, with an overwhelming majority of transgender young people currently grappling with hostile political environments   more

International Recognition for Newcastle PhD Student
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * A Newcastle University doctoral student has received international recognition for the quality and originality of her research. * * * Jaun Hwang, a PhD student in the Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology, has received the prestigious American Association of Geographers' 2024 prize for Best Dissertation Proposal, in th  more

Japan's ALPS Treated Water Release is Progressing as Planned, IAEA Task Force Says
TOKYO, Japan, April 27 (TNSres) -- The International Atomic Energy Agency issued the following news release: The discharge of treated water from Japan's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (FDNPS) is progressing in accordance with the Implementation Plan approved by Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA), the Task Force set up by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed. The Task Force completed its second four-day mission to Japan since the start of the water releases i  more

L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES REPORTS STRONG FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTS, INCREASES 2024 PROFITABILITY GUIDANCE
MELBOURNE, Florida, April 27 (TNSres) -- L3Harris Technologies, a technology company, defense contractor and information technology services provider, issued the following news release: * * * - Orders/1 of $5.5 billion; book-to-bill of 1.06x - Revenue of $5.2 billion, up 17%, up 5% organically/1 - Operating margin of 7.3%; adjusted segment operating margin/1 of 15.1% - Earnings per share (eps) of $1.48; non-gaap eps/1 of $3.06 - 2024 adjusted segment operating margin/1 guidance increases   more

Lamar University: Dr. Fischer Observes Imperial Patronage Through Newly Published Book
BEAUMONT, Texas, April 27 (TNSres) -- Lamar University issued the following news: LU's Dr. Julie Fischer has unveiled groundbreaking insights into the role of imperial patronage and the empowerment of women in Ancient Rome through the publication of her latest book, "Power and Propaganda: Large Imperial Cameos of the Early Roman Empire." An Imperial cameo typically refers to a cameo that features a portrait or depiction of a notable figure from history, often a ruler or monarch. These cameos   more

Loughborough University Developing Breath Test to Predict Health in Older People
LOUGHBOROUGH, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: Loughborough University research is underway to develop a breath test to predict when health and physical function is at risk of declining in older people. The study now welcomes participants aged 18 to 90, for simple measurements including breathing into a mouthpiece, as well as the collection of blood, saliva, and urine samples. Researchers from the University's School of Sport, Exercise a  more

LSE Researchers Awarded European Research Council Advanced Grants
LONDON, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: Professors Robin Burgess and Silvana Tenreyo from the Department of Economics at LSE have been awarded prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grants. They are among 255 outstanding research leaders this year to have been awarded what is some of the EU's most competitive funding by the ERC. Professor Robin Burgess, Department of Econo  more

McGill University: Weeding Out the Dealers in Canada's Cannabis Market
MONTREAL, Quebec, April 27 (TNSres) -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * McGill University study presents strategy to stamp out illicit market for cannabis amid wave of policy shifts in North America * * * It's been five years since Canada stepped into the forefront of cannabis legalization, setting a significant precedent in the realm of drug policy. With Canada and 24 US states now embracing recreational cannabis, the battle against the illegal market remains a key  more

MIT Announces 2024 Bose Grants
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 24 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The grants fund studies of clean hydrogen production, fetal health-sensing fabric, basalt architecture, and shark-based ocean monitoring. * * * By Becky Ham, Office of the Provost MIT Provost Cynthia Barnhart announced four Professor Amar G. Bose Research Grants to support bold research projects across diverse areas of study, including a way to generate clean hydrogen   more

MIT Edgerton Center's Third Annual Showcase Dazzles Onlookers
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 27 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Fourteen Edgerton Center student-led engineering teams displayed their latest creations, from solar cars to rockets to assistive eating devices. * * * By Sonny Oram, Edgerton Center On April 9, a trailer with the words "Born by Fire" emblazoned on the back pulled down MIT's North Corridor (a.k.a. the Outfinite). Students, clad in orange construction vests, maneuvered th  more

MIT: 3 Questions- A Shared Vocabulary for How Infectious Diseases Spread
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 27 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following Q&A on April 25, 2024, with Lydia Bourouiba, director of the MIT Fluid Dynamics of Disease Transmission Laboratory and the Fluids and Health Network, associate professor in the MIT departments of civil and environmental engineering and mechanical engineering, and a member of the Institute for Medical Engineering and Science: * * * Lydia Bourouiba's research on fluid dynamics influenced  more

MIT: A Closed-Loop Drug-Delivery System Could Improve Chemotherapy
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 24 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * New CLAUDIA system could continuously monitor patients during an infusion and adjust dosage to maintain optimal drug levels. * * * By Anne Trafton, MIT News When cancer patients undergo chemotherapy, the dose of most drugs is calculated based on the patient's body surface area. This is estimated by plugging the patient's height and weight into an equation, dating to 191  more

MIT: Geologists Discover Rocks With the Oldest Evidence Yet of Earth's Magnetic Field
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 24 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The 3.7 billion-year-old rocks may extend the magnetic field's age by 200 million years. * * * By Jennifer Chu, MIT News Geologists at MIT and Oxford University have uncovered ancient rocks in Greenland that bear the oldest remnants of Earth's early magnetic field. The rocks appear to be exceptionally pristine, having preserved their properties for billions of years. T  more

MSU OMM Clinic Continues to Serve, Expand 40 Years Later
EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 27 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: MSU Health Care Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine comes from humble beginnings, but has grown to accommodate a hefty caseload. What started during the 1980s in the basement of Lansing General Hospital's professional building eventually expanded to the third floor of the hospital. It later moved to MSU's Clinical Center before settling at its current location at 466  more

National Institute for Health Research: Trial Begins for Groundbreaking New Personalised Melanoma Treatment
LONDON, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- The National Institute for Health Research issued the following news: An international trial of the world's first personalised mRNA cancer immunotherapy for melanoma has begun at University College London Hospital (UCLH). The work is underpinned by support from NIHR infrastructure. Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer. In the UK there are 8,400 new cases every year. This makes it the fifth most common type of cancer. How does the treatment wor  more

Newly Published Edition of Tusculum University's 'Sit Lux,' a Student-Led Journal, Focuses on Personal Experiences and Lives
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, April 27 (TNSres) -- Tusculum University issued the following news: Personal reflections, profiles and perspectives combined with art of varying styles fill the pages of the newest edition of "Sit Lux," a student-led publication that highlights the clever and creative writing and design that permeates Tusculum University. The publication features 29 pages of nonfiction and poetry crafted by six students and two alumni as well as four pieces of digital art and one graphit  more

Northwestern: Gene Linked to Epilepsy, Autism Decoded in New Study
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 27 (TNSres) -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: * * * * SCN2A related-disorders, although rare in the general population, are one of the more common single-gene neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by infantile seizures, autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities * Severity of these disorders varies widely from person to person * Findings should help better identify patients who are most appropriate for clinical trials of   more

Notre Dame: Component of Keto Diet Plus Immunotherapy May Reduce Prostate Cancer
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: Adding a pre-ketone supplement -- a component of a high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet -- to a type of cancer therapy in a laboratory setting was highly effective for treating prostate cancer, researchers from the University of Notre Dame found. Recently published online in the journal Cancer Research, the study from Xin Lu, the John M. and Mary Jo Boler Collegiate Associate Professor in the Departm  more

Ohio State: Study Details a Common Bacterial Defense Against Viral Infection
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 27 (TNSres) -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * Complex of 2 proteins enhances blockage of phage replication * * * One of the many secrets to bacteria's success is their ability to defend themselves from viruses, called phages, that infect bacteria and use their cellular machinery to make copies of themselves. Technological advances have enabled recent identification of the proteins involved in these systems, but scientists are still digging deep  more

OHSU Study Finds Big Jump in Addiction Treatment at Community Health Clinics
PORTLAND, Oregon, April 27 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news on April 26, 2024: * * * Rural impact is particularly significant; findings provide glimmer of hope in ongoing opioid crisis * * * By Erik Robinson The number of health care professionals able to write a prescription for a key medication to treat addiction quadrupled at community health clinics from 2016 to 2021, according to a new study by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University.  more

OU Student Named Pulitzer Reporting Fellow
NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Maddy Keyes, a senior from the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication, has been chosen as a Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellow to explore the ecological grief caused by climate change for the Inuit in Greenland. "I'm very excited to have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from those at the Pulitzer Center, which continues to do incredible and impactful work," Keyes said. "C  more

Radboud University and Maastricht University Fund Research Into Crop Biotechnology and Engineering
NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, April 27 (TNSres) -- Radboud University issued the following news: Over the next four years, four young researchers can start research into crop biotechnology and engineering, thanks to the collaboration between Radboud University and Maastricht University. The researchers will start work at the Brightlands Campus Greenport in Venlo, halfway between the two universities and at the heart of an important agricultural and horticultural area in the Netherlands and Germany  more

Radford University: Waldron Symposium Connects Students, Faculty Through Research, Scholarship, Service
RADFORD, Virginia, April 27 (TNSres) -- Radford University issued the following news release: Radford University's Waldron College of Health and Human Services held its ninth annual Interprofessional Symposium on April 11, offering a unique opportunity for students and faculty from various disciplines to learn from one another and explore the many ways in which they can work together to best provide care for the community. Two hundred and twenty graduate and undergraduate students registered f  more

Sierra Club: EPA Rules Tightening Carbon Pollution Standards Will Clean Up Utah's Air
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 27 (TNSres) -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: * * * Federal Standards Will Address Air Pollution, And Curb Ozone Pollution, Protecting The Climate And * * * In a major win for public health and the climate, yesterday the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized standards that will slash air, water, and carbon pollution from power plants to address their deadly and dangerous emissions. Final carbon pollution standards un  more

SOAS: Research Programme Supporting Rwandan Scholars Marks 10 Years
LONDON, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- SOAS, University of London issued the following news: A research programme co-founded at SOAS University of London to address the significant gap in Rwandan scholars' work in leading journals marks 10-years of progress and impact this year. The Research, Policy and Higher Education (RPHE) programme was established by Phil Clark, Professor of International Politics at SOAS University of London, in 2014 along with Rwandan and international colleagues, throug  more

Southern Regional Education Board: What Will It Take to Attract the Next Generation of Teachers?
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 22 (TNSres) -- The Southern Regional Education Board issued the following news release: * * * New report from SREB and Vanderbilt University offers insight on how the profession can change to welcome Gen Z * * * The Next Generation of Teachers: A Study of Generation Z's Interest in the Teaching Profession reports on a new study by the Southern Regional Education Board and Vanderbilt University researchers. The study points to promising solutions that could lead to a   more

Stroke Association Warns of 51% Increase in Strokes Over the Next 10 Years, Costing Half the Current NHS Budget
LONDON, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- The Stroke Association issued the following news release: New analysis by the Stroke Association finds that the number of new strokes will increase by 51% from 100,000 to 151,000 by 20351, costing over pound sterling75 billion1 - roughly half the current NHS budget2. The Stroke Association is calling for better approaches to prevention, treatment and recovery from stroke, to be included in parties' manifestos for the upcoming General Election to reduce the  more

Swedish Defence Commission Submits Final Report on Military Defence: Strengthened Defence Capability, Sweden as an Ally
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 27 (TNSres) -- The Swedish Ministry of Defence issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: On Friday, 26 April 2024, the Swedish Defence Commission submitted its final report on the development of the military defence, Strengthened defence capability, Sweden as an Ally, to Minister for Defence Pal Jonson and Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin. The Defence Commission states in its final report that the upcoming defence bill will be historic. Since 7 M  more

Taylor & Francis Group: Many Children With Symptoms of Brain Injuries and Concussions are Missing Out on Vital Checks, National US Study Finds
LONDON, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, issued the following news release: Almost a quarter of US children with symptoms of a brain injury or concussion are not checked for the condition, with younger children particularly likely to be overlooked, a new national study finds. The peer-reviewed US research, which is published in the journal Brain Injury, also shows that children with symptoms or a diagnosis of a brain injury or concussion were more l  more

Technical University of Munich: Pumpkins and Roses are Closely Related
MUNICH, Germany, April 27 (TNSres) -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * An international team of researchers, with the participation of TUM, has produced the most comprehensive genome analysis of the plant world to date. The aim was to determine the relationships of almost 10,000 flowering plants. The surprising result of the group led by Prof. Hanno Schaefer from the Chair of Plant Biodiversity at the Technical University of Munich (TUM): Pumpkins and roses a  more

Texas A&M University: Benika Dixon Named Kavli Fellow for Cutting-Edge Public Health Research on Vulnerable Populations
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 27 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * This National Academy of Sciences award recognizes the brightest young scientists * * * Benika Dixon, DrPH, an assistant professor at Texas A&M University School of Public Health, has been named a Kavli Fellow. This prestigious fellowship, awarded annually by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), recognizes the brightest young scientists who are 45 years old or younger  more

Texas State Alum Pablo Mejia Awarded Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship Toward MFA in Film
SAN MARCOS, Texas, April 27 (TNSres) -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Texas State University alum Pablo Mejia, '17 advertising and mass communication major, was selected for the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans, a program honoring the contributions of immigrants and children of immigrants to the United States. Mejia, born in Mante, Tamauilipas, Mexico, is the first undergraduate from TXST named as a Paul & Daisy Soros Fellow. They are also one of 30   more

Texas State: USBR Grant Funds Research Into Photobiological Process to Improve Desalination
SAN MARCOS, Texas, April 27 (TNSres) -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Keisuke Ikehata, an assistant professor in the Ingram School of Engineering at Texas State University, has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the United States Bureau of Reclamation's (USBR) Desalination and Water Purification Research program to further development of a photobiological process to improve freshwater recovery at desalination and water reuse facilities. Ikehata's project, "Pilot Ph  more

The Big Quantum Chill: NIST Scientists Modify Common Lab Refrigerator to Cool Faster With Less Energy
WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology issued the following news: * * * * Scientists have dramatically reduced the time and energy required to chill materials to temperatures near absolute zero. * Their prototype refrigerator could prove a boon for the burgeoning quantum industry, which widely uses ultracold materials. * NIST is now working with an industrial partner to commercialize the refrigerator. * * * By modif  more

Today's Top 5 From Purdue University
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 27 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news wrap up on April 26, 2024: "Purdue News Now" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nBCGVrfanY&_ga=2.181456487.1503783482.1714209790-969068346.1706607961) From transformative semiconductor research enhancements at Birck Nanotechnology Center, to another record-setting Purdue Day of Giving, Trevor Peters has the big headlines from a busy week at Purdue. Plus, check out five good stories below you may have mis  more

Transportation Safety Board of Canada: Vessel Design and Level of Emergency Preparedness Contributed to Loss of Life Near St. John's Harbour
DARTMOUTH, Nova Scotia, April 27 (TNSres) -- The Transportation Safety Board of Canada issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its investigation report (M22A0332) into an occurrence where a crew member on pilot boat A.P.A. No. 18 fell overboard near St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. On 26 September 2022, during the hours of darkness, the pilot boat set out with the master, a deckhand, and a pilot on board to comp  more

TRUTH INITIATIVE PARTNERS WITH PENNSYLVANIA'S OFFICE OF PA. A.G. HENRY TO PROVIDE PRESCRIPTION DRUG SAFETY COURSE, POWERED BY EVERFI FROM BLACKBAUD
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 26 (TNSres) -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news: Truth Initiative, the organization behind truth(R), the nationally recognized, proven-effective youth tobacco and opioid prevention public education campaigns, and EVERFI(R) from Blackbaud(R), the leader in powering social impact through education, are teaming up once again to deliver Prescription Drug Safety: Know the truth. The Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General is s  more

Two From MIT Awarded 2024 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 27 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Fellowship funds graduate studies for outstanding immigrants and children of immigrants. * * * By Julia Mongo, Office of Distinguished Fellowships MIT graduate student Riyam Al Msari and alumna Francisca Vasconcelos '20 are among the 30 recipients of this year's Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans. In addition, two Soros winners will begin PhD studies at  more

U.N. International Labour Organization: Pacific Employment Report Reveals Persistent Challenges Despite Job Growth
SUVA, Fiji, April 27 (TNSres) -- The United Nations International Labour Organization issued the following news: Low wages, lack of opportunity and high levels of informal employment remain a challenge in parts of the Pacific despite resilient job growth, according to a new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO). The Pacific Employment and Social Monitor highlights how unemployment rates have returned to pre-pandemic levels across the Pacific, with nearly 800,000 individuals e  more

UB President Tripathi Named Fellow of American Academy of Arts and Sciences
BUFFALO, New York, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: University at Buffalo President Satish K. Tripathi has been named a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1780 by John Adams, John Hancock and other revolutionary leaders, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences is one of the oldest scholarly societies in the United States. Current members represent innovative thinkers across various fi  more

UC-Riverside: Group Sales Incentives Boost Weak Brand Sales, Study Finds
RIVERSIDE, California, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Study provides insights for managers of stores that offer single-brand product lines * * * New research co-authored by a UC Riverside business professor provides some sound advice for managers of retail outlets that limit their product selection to a particular brand: Managers should factor in the strength of their brand when structuring the pay incentives for their sale  more

UC-Riverside: Location, Location, Location
RIVERSIDE, California, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * How geography acts as a structural determinant of health * * * In unincorporated communities in the United States-Mexico borderlands, historically and socially marginalized populations become invisible to the healthcare system, showing that geography acts as a structural determinant of health for low-income populations. So concludes a study by a University of California,  more

UM Miller School of Medicine: Class of 2024 Displays Research Excellence at Scholarly Concentration Capstone Symposium
MIAMI, Florida, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Joey Garcia The Class of 2024 put their NextGenMD scholarly and research skills on display at the inaugural Scholarly Concentration Capstone Poster Symposium that concluded their University of Miami Miller School of Medicine academic year. Nearly 150 digital posters were submitted, with 40 selected by the dual-degree program directors and the pathway directors for full displa  more

UNISON: Struggling Schools Forced to Rely on Teaching Assistants as Cheap Cover for Teachers
LONDON, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- UNISON, the public service union, issued the following news on April 26, 2024: * * * Ministers are entirely responsible for the funding crisis that's putting schools in this impossible position. * * * Pupils are missing out on essential support as teaching assistants increasingly provide cover for absent teachers, without lesson plans or help from other colleagues, according to a report released by UNISON today (Saturday). The report Teaching on the Che  more

University at Buffalo: New Algorithm Cuts Through 'Noisy' Data to Better Predict Tipping Points
BUFFALO, New York, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * UB mathematicians' theory determines which data points matter most when calculating early warning signals * * * Whether you're trying to predict a climate catastrophe or mental health crisis, mathematics tells us to look for fluctuations. Changes in data, from wildlife population to anxiety levels, can be an early warning signal that a system is reaching  more

University College London: New Treatment for Brain Tumours Approved Following Decades of Work
LONDON, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news: The first ever targeted treatment for brain tumours in children has been approved for NHS patients, following over 20 years of research by a UCL clinician scientist. Professor Darren Hargrave, who is a researcher at the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health and consultant at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH), was the Chair of the TADPOLE-G trial steering group, alongside re  more

University College London: Scientists Call for Global Shift to Curb Consumption of Disposable Technologies
LONDON, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news: Worldwide action to halt the environmental threats posed by single-use electronic devices such as e-cigarettes is urgently needed, according to a group including researchers from UCL. Writing in the journal Science, researchers from across the UK have highlighted how disposable vape sales quadrupled in the country between 2022 and 2023, with consumers now throwing away around five million devices eac  more

University in Bochum: What Happens in the Brain When We Decide About Money or Food
BOCHUM, Germany, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University in Bochum issued the following news release: * * * Neuroscience researchers from Bochum confirm different strategies when choosing between primary and secondary rewards. The lever is impulsivity. * * * People make decisions every day - from what to wear in the morning to what to watch on TV in the evening. But how do decisions differ when it comes to essential food and money? A neuroscientific research team at Ruhr University Bochum has in  more

University of Arkansas-Little Rock: Lee Selected for Prestigious Science Communicators Fellowship
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: By Angelita Faller A University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor has been selected for an academic fellowship that supports early-career researchers studying science communication related to water issues. Dr. Kyungsun Lee, assistant professor of geography and coordinator of the geography minor at UA Little Rock, has been named to the second cohort of the SciComm Identities Projects Fellowship  more

University of Bristol: New pound sterling10.4 Million Research Centre Will Unlock New Tests, Treatments and Cures for People Living With Rare Kidney Diseases
BRISTOL, England, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Thousands of people living with rare kidney disease will get access to improved diagnostics, treatments and potentially cures, thanks to the creation of a new research centre, involving experts from the University of Bristol. * * * In 2023, a major report from Kidney Research UK showed that kidney failure could overwhelm the health care system within ten years. The LifeArc-Kidney Researc  more

University of Bristol: Super Mario Hackers' Tricks Could Protect Software From Bugs, Study Finds
BRISTOL, England, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Video gamers who exploit glitches in games can help experts better understand buggy software, students at the University of Bristol suggest. * * * Known as 'speedrunners', these types of gamers can complete games quickly by working out their malfunctions. The students examined four classic Super Mario games, and analysed 237 known glitches within them, classifying a variety of weaknesse  more

University of Cologne: New Compound From Blessed Thistle Promotes Functional Nerve Regeneration
KOLN, Germany, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * Researchers from the University of Cologne have found a new use for Cnicin, a substance produced in blessed thistle. Clinical studies are being planned / publication in 'Phytomedicine' * * * Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus) is a plant in the family Asteraceae and also grows in our climate. For centuries, it has been used as a medicinal herb as an extract or tea, e.g. to aid the digestive  more

University of Cologne: Once Food is in Sight, the Liver is Activated
KOLN, Germany, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * The brain sends signals to the liver earlier than previously assumed, which then adapts the sugar metabolism / publication in 'Science' * * * A team of researchers at the University of Cologne and the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research has shown what happens in the body when we are hungry and see and smell food. They observed in the mouse model that the liver mitochondria already   more

University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business: Celebrating Excellence - Honoring Rising Stars in Teaching and Research
BOULDER, Colorado, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business issued the following news: By Anneli Gray Up-and-coming faculty receive ringing endorsements by way of the new Faculty Scholars initiative. When Vijay Khatri became the Tandean Rustandy Endowed Dean of the Leeds School of Business, he was already well aware of the caliber of Leeds' faculty. But as he began to learn more about the teaching innovations of the non-tenure track faculty and needle  more

University of Copenhagen: Fixin' to Be Flexitarian - Scrap Fish and Invasive Species Can Liven Up Vegetables
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news: * * * Sustainability Greening the way we eat needn't mean going vegetarian. A healthy, more realistic solution is to adopt a flexitarian diet where seafoods add umami to "boring" vegetables. University of Copenhagen gastrophysicist Ole G. Mouritsen puts mathematical equations to work in calculating the umami potential of everything from seaweed and shrimp paste to mussels and mackerel. * * * Mos  more

University of East Anglia: Effects of Ukraine War Much Deeper and Longer Lasting, Say Researchers
NORWICH, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: While public interest in the war in Ukraine may have decreased, the effects have been much deeper and potentially longer lasting around the world, according to an international collaboration of researchers. Academics from the University of East Anglia have guest edited a special issue of the journal Policy Studies on the effects of the war, published this week. The issue includes 20 articles from r  more

University of Exeter: British Shellfish and Seaweed Farms Could Provide Valuable Habitats for Coastal Fish Species, According to New Research
EXETER, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: Shellfish and seaweed farming offer potentially sustainable food sources and are increasingly recognised for their additional environmental benefits, but research into their value for fish populations is currently lacking. Researchers from the Marine Biological Association (MBA) and the University of Exeter teamed up to determine whether these aquaculture sites help or hinder fish abundance and diversity.  more

University of Exeter: Physical Activity in Nature Helps Prevent Several Diseases, Including Depression and Type 2 Diabetes
EXETER, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: Physical activity in natural environments prevent almost 13,000 cases of non-communicable diseases a year in England and save treatment costs of more than pound sterling100m, new research from the University of Exeter has found. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) the most common non-communicable diseases - including heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and chronic lung disease - cause 74  more

University of Manchester Scientists Find Novel One-Dimensional Superconductor
MANCHESTER, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: In a significant development in the field of superconductivity, researchers at The University of Manchester have successfully achieved robust superconductivity in high magnetic fields using a newly created one-dimensional (1D) system. This breakthrough offers a promising pathway to achieving superconductivity in the quantum Hall regime, a longstanding challenge in condensed matter physics.   more

University of Manchester: Energy Trades Could Help Resolve Nile Conflict
MANCHESTER, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: Scientists have shed light on a new, transformative approach that could help resolve a dispute over the Nile river's water resources. The Nile is one of the longest rivers globally and spreads over 11 countries in East Africa, supplying water, energy production, environmental quality and cultural wealth. However, the use of Nile resources has been a long-standing source of tension, often o  more

University of Manchester: Report Calls for National Rollout of Local Child Wellbeing Surveys Like #BeeWell
MANCHESTER, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * * Child of the North/Centre for Young Lives report sets out an evidence-based plan to improve the mental health and wellbeing of children through schools to support the 1 in 5 children with a probable mental health condition. * Report calls for widening of Mental Health Support Teams to all schools, new 'one-stop-shop' hubs for parents and children to find local support, and nationa  more

University of Miami: Stress? It Matters What You Think
CORAL GABLES, Florida, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami issued the following news: By Michael R. Malone University of Miami specialists in health psychology and in mindfulness practices offer tips to help reframe how we perceive stress and shift our response to build resilience and support well-being. You're striding to the podium, heart pounding, hyper-aware, about to give that commencement address in front of a packed room. Are you "energized" and "excited," ready to meet the ch  more

University of New Orleans: Education Professor Shares Five Decades of Reflections in '100 Scribblings'
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release: University of New Orleans education professor Marc Pierre Bonis shares reflections, observations, and poems over a 50-year period in his new book, "100 Scribblings." Bonis is an assistant professor of human performance and health promotion in the School of Education. At a time when more people are attuned to their own mental health and self-reflection, Bonis' book invites readers to ex  more

University of North Texas Health Science Center: College of Pharmacy Students Land Dream Fellowships
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Libby Maness Rachel Clark, Sulin Kamt, Haley McKeefer and Elise Vo might be nearing the end of their time at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth's UNT System College of Pharmacy, but their time learning what the pharmaceutical industry has to offer is far from over. After graduation in May, they are heading to places like New Brunswick, New Jer  more

University of Portsmouth: New Research Unveils Complexities and Opportunities in Autonomous Vehicles for Security Industry
PORTSMOUTH, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: University researchers provide an examination of the threats, risks, challenges, and opportunities posed by AVs within security operations. The findings of a comprehensive report, led by researchers from the University of Portsmouth and the University of West London, sheds light on the multifaceted landscape of autonomous vehicles (AVs) within security contexts. The report from the ASIS Foundatio  more

University of Portsmouth: Philippines' Counter-Terrorism Strategy Still Stalled After 7 Years Since the 'ISIS Siege' on Marawi
PORTSMOUTH, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: A new study provides a thorough examination of the terrorist environment following the armed conflict between Philippine forces and Islamist militants who seized the southern city of Marawi for five months in 2017. Following the 2017 siege of Marawi, the Philippines' counter-terrorism efforts have faced an increasingly complex and unpredictable landscape. While authorities have claimed victory, on  more

University of Warwick: Exploring Europe's Key Stone Age Site - The Major Underwater Scientific Expedition to Preserve History
COVENTRY, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: Led by a researcher from the University of Warwick, a new expedition is set to delve into Europe's pivotal Mesolithic Stonge Age site, Bouldnor Cliff. The expedition is a race against time to the submerged prehistoric settlement as erosion threatens its complete loss Professor Robin Allaby, who is leading the expedition, said: "This is an incredible opportunity to understand the lost world in   more

University of Warwick: Standing Ovations - Researcher Explores Best of British Comedy Legends Immortalised in Sculpture
COVENTRY, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: As social media buzzes with debates over the diminutive dimensions of ancient Greek statues' private parts, Dr David Wright from the University of Warwick's Centre for Cultural and Media Policy Studies dives into a more British sculpture exploration: the world of British comedy immortalised in sculpture. This International Sculpture Day, Dr Wright takes us through England's towns and cities, wh  more

University of Washington: New Circuit Boards Can Be Repeatedly Recycled
SEATTLE, Washington, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Washington issued the following news release: A recent United Nations report (https://unitar.org/about/news-stories/press/global-e-waste-monitor-2024-electronic-waste-rising-five-times-faster-documented-e-waste-recycling) found that the world generated 137 billion pounds of electronic waste in 2022, an 82% increase from 2010. Yet less than a quarter of 2022's e-waste was recycled. While many things impede a sustainable afterlife for el  more

Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Homelessness a Major Issue for Many Patients in the Emergency Department
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 27 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Unstable housing and homelessness can exacerbate adverse health outcomes, leading to increased risk of chronic disease, injury, and disability. Yet, emergency departments currently do not have a universal method to identify those at risk of, or currently experiencing, homelessness. * * * Housing insecurity is an issue for 1-in-20 patients who go to emergency departments at  more

Waynesburg U. Annual Research Symposium Offers Opportunities for Students
WAYNESBURG, Pennsylvania, April 27 (TNSres) -- Waynesburg University issued the following news: Every year, Waynesburg University offers students a unique opportunity to present their research at its Annual Research and Scholarly Work Symposium where the campus community is invited to attend. This year at the 12th Annual Symposium, a total of 35 students from various disciplines presented their research in the form of five podium presentations and 26 poster presentations. A committee of facul  more

Westmont College: Students 'Reach Beyond Boundaries'
SANTA BARBARA, California, April 27 (TNSres) -- Westmont College issued the following news: Students presented their findings from research projects that spanned topics from running on slanted surfaces, the effects of music on heart rate, subliminal advertising, and racial identity in study-abroad programs at the Spring Student Research Symposium on April 18 in the Winter Hall Atrium. Kim Denu, Westmont provost and dean of the faculty, spoke to the more than 40 student researchers and attendee  more

White House Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates Second Chance Month Announcing New Actions to Strengthen Public Safety, Improve Rehabilitation in Jails and Prisons, and Support Successful Reentry
WASHINGTON, April 27 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 25, 2024: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates Second Chance Month Announcing New Actions to Strengthen Public Safety, Improve Rehabilitation in Jails and Prisons, and Support Successful Reentry America was founded on the promise of new beginnings. Yet, for people returning home to their communities from jail or prison, obstacles often stand in the way of turning this promise into a reality. Havi  more

White House Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Hosts First-Ever White House Summit for Sustainable and Healthy Schools
WASHINGTON, April 27 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 26, 2024: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Hosts First-Ever White House Summit for Sustainable and Healthy Schools President Biden's Investing in America Agenda is providing unprecedented resources for K-12 schools to invest in healthier, more sustainable buildings and infrastructure--from removing lead pipes, to installing clean, reliable solar energy, to purchasing electric school buses. Schools acro  more

Wildlife Conservation Society: More Than 2 Million Gazelle Still Roam the Mongolian Steppe Mongolia Hosts 99 Percent of Mongolian Gazelle Population
ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia, April 27 (TNSres) -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: A new publication in FirstView in Oryx sheds light on the status of Mongolian gazelle populations across Mongolia, Russia, and China, revealing both successes and challenges in the conservation efforts of this iconic species. Led by a team of dedicated researchers, the study provides the first global population estimates and highlights the threats facing gazelles in their range stat  more

World Economic Forum Convenes Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 27 (TNSres) -- The World Economic Forum issued the following news release: * * * * 1,000 government, business and civil society leaders to gather in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia * Amid an increasingly complex global backdrop, the meeting aims to bridge the growing North-South divide and find collaborative solutions to shared challenges * The meeting will drive action-oriented dialogue on three key themes: Inclusive Growth, Energy for Development, and Global Collaboration   more

Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation: Colorado Legislature Passes Bill Authorizing State Wildlife Agency To Study And Conserve Pollinators And Other Invertebrates
DENVER, Colorado, April 27 (TNSres) -- The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation issued the following news release: Colorado's legislature passed a bill Friday that gives Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), a division of the Department of Natural Resources, the authority to study and conserve pollinating insects, other invertebrates and rare plants. Colorado is currently one of nine states where insects, such as the monarch butterfly, western bumble bee, and other pollinators, are not de  more

'Cookie' Caution Wins 'People's Prize' for Aberystwyth Student
CEREDIGION, Wales, April 27 -- Aberystwyth University issued the following news: An Aberystwyth University student has urged computer users to "think before you click" when asked to accept online cookies. Second year computer science student Jasmine Kam has been studying the possible effects of accepting browser cookies, small text files which are transferred to computers or mobiles when visiting a website or app. Jasmine presented her work at the 2024 BCSWomen Lovelace Colloquium, the UK's n  more

2024 UH Faculty Awards Recognize Teaching, Research, Service
HOUSTON, Texas, April 27 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: By Mike Emery The University of Houston is renowned for attracting world-class faculty, who encourage students and elevate UH's reputation as a top tier institution of higher education. This week, UH celebrated the efforts of those professors who have gone above and beyond their roles as educators in demonstrating a commitment to both campus and community. The 2024 Faculty Awards were presented on Thursday, April  more

3 From MIT Awarded 2024 Guggenheim Fellowships
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 27 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MIT professors Roger Levy, Tracy Slatyer, and Martin Wainwright appointed to the 2024 class of "trail-blazing fellows." * * * By Sarah Costello, School of Science MIT faculty members Roger Levy, Tracy Slatyer, and Martin Wainwright are among 188 scientists, artists, and scholars awarded 2024 fellowships from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Working across  more

Arkansas Tech University: Land, Broussard, Manning Win Inaugural Staff Awards
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, April 27 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: Arkansas Tech University Staff Senate has established a recognition program for ATU staff members on the Russellville campus and identified the inaugural winners of three new awards. Daniel Land, assistant director of academic computer support and database administrator, was named ATU Outstanding Employee of the Year for 2023-24. Land has served on the Arkansas Tech staff since 2006. He holds a Bachelor of  more

Ashland University: Student, Faculty Accomplishments Awarded at Academic Honors Convocation April 21
ASHLAND, Ohio, April 27 -- Ashland University issued the following news: About 75 Ashland University students were recognized individually for their academic achievement and two faculty members were honored for their outstanding work at the annual Academic Honors Convocation, held April 21 at the Jack and Deb Miller Chapel. The purpose of the convocation is to celebrate academic achievement, promote community and recognize sophomores, juniors and seniors with Outstanding Student Awards. The cr  more

Loughborough University Developing Breath Test to Predict Health in Older People
LOUGHBOROUGH, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: Loughborough University research is underway to develop a breath test to predict when health and physical function is at risk of declining in older people. The study now welcomes participants aged 18 to 90, for simple measurements including breathing into a mouthpiece, as well as the collection of blood, saliva, and urine samples. Researchers from the University's School of Sport, Exercise a  more

MIT Announces 2024 Bose Grants
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 24 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The grants fund studies of clean hydrogen production, fetal health-sensing fabric, basalt architecture, and shark-based ocean monitoring. * * * By Becky Ham, Office of the Provost MIT Provost Cynthia Barnhart announced four Professor Amar G. Bose Research Grants to support bold research projects across diverse areas of study, including a way to generate clean hydrogen   more

MIT Emerging Talent Opens Pathways for Underserved Global Learners
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 27 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: By Camila Massa, MIT Open Learning Two ambitions drive Eric Tuyizere: advancing his technological skills and following his passion for entrepreneurship. In July 2023, when he discovered that MIT's Emerging Talent program was launching the fifth cohort of its Certificate in Computer and Data Science, he applied right away. Seven months in, he says he has found even more than he dreamed of  more

Queen Mary University of London: Breakthrough in Microplastic Detection - Dr SaeJune Park Pioneering Sensors With Future Telecommunication Technology
LONDON, England, April 27 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: Dr SaeJune Park, a Lecturer in Terahertz (THz) Electronics and the Head of the THz Laboratory in the Centre for Electronics (Antennas & Electromagnetics Research Group) at School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science at Queen Mary University of London, is leading a groundbreaking project to develop novel sensors for microplastic detection in aquatic environments in collaboration with the Water Resea  more

The College of Saint Rose Will Celebrate Final Graduation Ceremony, Marking 100 Years Since First Graduation Ceremony in 1924
ALBANY, New York, April 27 -- The College of St. Rose issued the following news: The College of Saint Rose will celebrate its 2024 Commencement ceremony on May 11. The ceremony will occur at 10 a.m. at the MVP Arena in Albany, where 1,736 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates of advanced study will be conferred. This will be the College's final commencement ceremony, marking 100 years since the College's first graduation ceremony in 1924. More than 5,000 graduates and their famili  more

Two From MIT Awarded 2024 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 27 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Fellowship funds graduate studies for outstanding immigrants and children of immigrants. * * * By Julia Mongo, Office of Distinguished Fellowships MIT graduate student Riyam Al Msari and alumna Francisca Vasconcelos '20 are among the 30 recipients of this year's Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans. In addition, two Soros winners will begin PhD studies at  more

U of M Professor Vladimir Sverak Elected to the Academy of Arts and Sciences
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 27 -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release: University of Minnesota Twin Cities College of Science and Engineering Professor Vladimir Sverak was recently elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS), one of the nation's most prestigious honor societies. AAAS recognizes those making preeminent contributions to their fields and the world. Members are leaders in the academic disciplines, the arts, business and public affairs. S  more

U of T Initiative Encourages Computer Science Students to Incorporate Ethics Into Their Work
TORONTO, Ontario, April 27 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: By Krystle Hewitt Computer science students at the University of Toronto are learning how to incorporate ethical considerations into the design and development of new technologies such as artificial intelligence with the help of a unique undergraduate initiative. The Embedded Ethics Education Initiative (E3I) aims to provide students with the ability to critically assess the societal impacts of the technologies  more

UB President Tripathi Named Fellow of American Academy of Arts and Sciences
BUFFALO, New York, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: University at Buffalo President Satish K. Tripathi has been named a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1780 by John Adams, John Hancock and other revolutionary leaders, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences is one of the oldest scholarly societies in the United States. Current members represent innovative thinkers across various fi  more

UH Hilo Honors Employees, Student at Annual Awards Celebration
MANOA, Hawaii, April 27 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: The University of Hawaii at Hilo recently recognized recipients of various UH Hilo and UH System awards at its 2024 End of Year Awards Celebration April 24 on campus. The event also recognized retired employees and faculty and staff for various years of service. Award recipients include: * Kerri Inglis, Professor of History, UH System Board of Regents Excellence in Teaching Award * Jennifer Tu  more

University of Bristol: Super Mario Hackers' Tricks Could Protect Software From Bugs, Study Finds
BRISTOL, England, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Video gamers who exploit glitches in games can help experts better understand buggy software, students at the University of Bristol suggest. * * * Known as 'speedrunners', these types of gamers can complete games quickly by working out their malfunctions. The students examined four classic Super Mario games, and analysed 237 known glitches within them, classifying a variety of weaknesse  more

University of Washington: New Circuit Boards Can Be Repeatedly Recycled
SEATTLE, Washington, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Washington issued the following news release: A recent United Nations report (https://unitar.org/about/news-stories/press/global-e-waste-monitor-2024-electronic-waste-rising-five-times-faster-documented-e-waste-recycling) found that the world generated 137 billion pounds of electronic waste in 2022, an 82% increase from 2010. Yet less than a quarter of 2022's e-waste was recycled. While many things impede a sustainable afterlife for el  more