Sunday - May 19, 2024
Research Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for Friday May 03, 2024 ( 280 items )  
2024 Research and Innovation Awards Highlights Excellence Across Queen Mary University of London
LONDON, England, May 3 (TNSres) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Queen Mary's second annual Research and Innovation Awards highlights excellence across the University, from star early career researchers to impacts in policy, industry and climate action * * * "The Awards demonstrate the incredible breadth of Queen Mary's research excellence and the many profound ways our innovation is changing our world for the better", said Professor Andrew Livingston, Vice  more
3 From MIT Named 2024-25 Goldwater Scholars
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Undergraduates Ben Lou, Srinath Mahankali, and Kenta Suzuki, whose research explores math and physics, are honored for their academic excellence. * * * By Leah Campbell, School of Science MIT students Ben Lou, Srinath Mahankali, and Kenta Suzuki have been selected to receive Barry Goldwater Scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year. They are among just 438 recipients from  more
ADLM Releases Guidance to Help Healthcare Professionals Navigate Respiratory Virus Testing in a Post-COVID World
WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine (formerly the American Association for Clinical Chemistry) issued the following news release: The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC) has issued a new guidance document that provides expert recommendations on fundamental areas of clinical testing for respiratory viral infections. As respiratory virus testing continues to evolve rapidly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, t  more
Administration for Community Living: Funding Opportunities for Disability Employment Research Projects
WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Community Living issued the following news: ACL's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is announcing two new funding opportunities for the Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTCs) program on employment of people with disabilities. The purpose of the RRTC programs is to achieve the goals and improve the effectiveness of services a  more
Agilent to Announce Second-Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results May 29
SANTA CLARA, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- Agilent Technologies, a company that specializes in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets, issued the following news release: Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) will release financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 after the stock market closes on May 29. In addition, the company will host a conference call to discuss the results at 1:30 p.m. PT. To join the listen-only conference call webcast, click the link o  more
AI in Music: Queen Mary Begins New Research Partnerships
LONDON, England, May 3 (TNSres) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: Queen Mary University of London is starting four new collaborative projects to develop new ways to use AI in music. The partnership projects include working with: * AudioStrip to retrieve component instruments * RoEx to replicate professional mixing * Session to develop an AI co-creator * Stage and Session to ensure artists are fairly paid for their creativity Backed by Innovate UK, these partner  more
Alliance for Downtown New York: Downtown Leasing Activity Improves Year Over Year While Still Lagging Behind the Five-Year Average
NEW YORK, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Alliance for Downtown New York issued the following news release: Lower Manhattan office leasing showed an improvement over the same quarter in 2023, according to the Alliance for Downtown New York's Q1 report on the neighborhood's real estate market. However, leasing lagged 35% behind the five-year average and 18.9% behind the post-pandemic average. The quarter also marked the first time in a year that positive absorption has been created, with more office space  more
American Gas Association: WHO Funded Study Finds Gas Stoves Not Associated With Childhood or Adult Asthma
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 3 (TNSres) -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: Heating and cooking with natural gas stoves is not associated with asthma in children or adults according to a recent major study published in The Lancet medical journal and funded by the World Health Organization (WHO). The study conducted an extensive meta-analysis and examined the health risks of cooking or heating with natural gas compared to other fuels and electricity. It found no signific  more
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION: WILDFIRES IN WET AFRICAN FORESTS HAVE DOUBLED IN RECENT DECADES
WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSres) -- The American Geophysical Union issued the following news release: A new study (https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2023GL106240) presents the first large-scale analysis of fire patterns in west and central Africa's wet, tropical forests. The number of active fires there typically doubled over 18 years, particularly in the Congo Basin. The increases are primarily due to increasingly hot, dry conditions and humans' impact on the forests, including def  more
American Society for Horticultural Science: Land-Use and Energy Practices on US Golf Courses
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, May 3 (TNSres) -- The American Society for Horticultural Science issued the following news release: In 2018, golf was estimated to contribute significantly to the US economy, generating $84 billion, supporting 2 million jobs, and providing $59 billion in compensation. Given its prominence, golf holds a valuable position within US culture. However, golf's operations, which inherently require expansive land and energy resources, can have environmental implications. Human beha  more
AMERICAN WATER REPORTS SOLID FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTS
CAMDEN, New Jersey, May 2 (TNSres) -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: * * * * First quarter 2024 earnings were $0.95 per share, compared to $0.91 per share in 2023; results as expected * 2024 earnings per share guidance range of $5.20 to $5.30 affirmed * 2024 capital investment plan of $3.1 billion on track; March closing of Granite City, IL, acquisition of $86 million * Announced quarterly cash dividend of $0.7650 per share   more
Apple Reports Second Quarter Results
CUPERTINO, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2024 second quarter ended March 30, 2024. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $90.8 billion, down 4 percent year over year, and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $1.53. "Today Apple is reporting revenue of $90.8 billion for the March quarter, including an all-  more
Argos Multilingual Launches the Inaugural State of AI in Localization Report
SEATTLE, Washington, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Globalization and Localization Association posted the following news from its affiliate Argos Multilingual: San Francisco (CA), May 2, 2024 - Argos Multilingual, a global content solutions market leader, has launched its flagship research publication, the "Beyond the Hype: State of AI in Localization in 2024" report. This publication is the latest result of Argos' efforts to offer world-class tech-centric advisory to its clients. It aligns with the com  more
Asian Development Bank: Developing Asia and the Pacific Unprepared for Challenges of Aging Population
TBILISI, Georgia, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Asian Development Bank issued the following news release: Developing Asia and the Pacific is unprepared to secure the well-being of its rapidly aging population as the growing share of older people in the region face challenges from low pension coverage to health problems, social isolation, and limited access to essential services. While longer lifespans reflect the region's development success, comprehensive policy reforms are urgently needed to support  more
ASLA FUND ANNOUNCES DEVELOPMENT OF NEW GUIDES ON THE ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS
WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSres) -- The American Society of Landscape Architects issued the following news release: The ASLA Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization, has announced a new grant to the University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center (EFC) in the School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation to create two new resource guides on the economic benefits of landscape architecture and nature-based solutions. The lead developer of the guides is Dr. Jennifer Egan, PhD, program manager, EFC. Lan  more
AstraZeneca: Calquence Combination Regimen Demonstrated Statistically Significant and Clinically Meaningful Improvement in Progression-Free Survival in 1st-Line Mantle Cell Lymphoma in ECHO Phase III Trial
WILMINGTON, Delaware, May 3 (TNSres) -- AstraZeneca, a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: Positive high-level results from an interim analysis of the ECHO Phase III trial showed AstraZeneca's CALQUENCE(R) (acalabrutinib) in combination with standard-of-care chemoimmunotherapy, bendamustine and rituximab, demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) versus standard of care in previously untreated adul  more
ATD Research: Localizing Training Makes Learning More Effective
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Association for Talent Development issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: A one-size-fits-all training approach doesn't work in this complex global business world. For training to succeed, adapting content to the needs of the learners is critical, according to new research by the Association for Talent Development (ATD). Approximately two-thirds of respondents adapted some of their e-learning offerings, and 76 percent of those organization  more
Australian Council of Social Service: Efficiency, Electrification, and Solar Could Save Low-Income Households Up to $6000
STRAWBERRY HILLS, Australia, May 2 (TNSres) -- Australian Council of Social Service issued the following news release: A new analysis commissioned by ACOSS reveals people on low-incomes could save up to $6,000 annually on their home energy bills with thermal efficiency upgrades, electrification and rooftop solar. The average household in Victoria could save $4,053 annually on their energy bill and those in apartments $2,276. The savings for NSW residents living in a house could amount to $3,37  more
Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations: New Energy Apprenticeships Program Eligibility Expanding
CANBERRA, Australia, May 3 (TNSres) - The Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations issued the following news: The Australian Government has announced that it is expanding the New Energy Apprenticeships Program to help build the skilled workforce to transition to clean energy. The program is supporting 10,000 New Energy apprentices into a clean energy career. The Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System Program Guidelines are being updated to broaden the eligibility for th  more
AUSTRALIAN EDUCATION UNION: NEW RESEARCH SHOWS FUNDING FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITY IS TOTALLY INADEQUATE
VICTORIA, Australia, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Australian Education Union issued the following news release: New research shows governments are failing to deliver the funding public schools need to educate the rapidly increasing numbers of students with disabilities with nine out of ten principals saying their school is under-resourced in this area. The AEU's 2024 State of our Schools survey of over 15,000 principals, teachers and support staff reveals: * The number of principals who say they hav  more
Australian National University: Power to the People - Aussies Expect More From Their Local Leaders
CANBERRA, Australia, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Australian National University issued the following news release: About two-thirds of Australians believe local governments should have more power than they currently do, according to a new study from The Australian National University (ANU). The national survey of 1,350 people also found that 86 per cent of respondents believe local government should actively shape local identity and culture. Associate Professor Mark Chou, from the ANU Crawford Sc  more
Australian Renewable Energy Agency: Flexible Demand Software to Give Power Back to Customers
CANBERRA, Australia, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Australian Renewable Energy Agency issued the following news release: On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $942,944 to Birdwood Business Energy (Birdwood Energy) for the 'Flexible Report Card Platform' project which will help commercial and industrial (C&I) businesses realise their flexible demand potential. Birdwood Energy's $2.58 million project will design and deliver an applicat  more
Australian Renewable Energy Agency: Flexible Services to Roll Out in Victoria
CANBERRA, Australia, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Australian Renewable Energy Agency issued the following news release: On behalf of the Australian Government, ARENA is providing Victorian energy network United Energy $3.54 million for the Flexible Services Trial project to explore solutions for managing flexible demand. United Energy will be trialling new and novel ways to integrate more renewables and manage Victorian system security challenges associated with minimum system load now and into the f  more
Australian Research Council: Industry Laureate Fellowships Helping Address Industry-Identified Challenges and Opportunities
CANBERRA, Australia, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Australian Research Council issued the following news release: The Australian Research Council (ARC) today announced $27 million in research funding for 8 Industry Laureate Fellowships over 5 years, bringing industry together with Australia's outstanding researchers to translate exciting new ideas into real outcomes for Australia. ARC Industry Laureate Fellowships are an integral part of the ARC's Industry Fellowship Program, which aims to promote nat  more
Barna Saha Celebrated as Harry E. Gruber Endowed Chair at UC San Diego
LA JOLLA, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Katie E. Ismael Barna Saha, a computer scientist at University of California San Diego who spearheads a new $10 million multi-university research institute to tackle problems in theoretical foundations of data science, was honored this week as the Harry E. Gruber Professor of Computer Science and Information Technologies Endowed Chair. Saha, who joined the Computer Scienc  more
Baxter Reports First-Quarter 2024 Results
DEERFIELD, Illinois, May 3 (TNSres) -- Baxter International, a health care company that focuses on products to treat hemophilia, kidney disease, immune disorders and other chronic and acute medical conditions, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: * * * * First-quarter sales from continuing operations of $3.59 billion increased 2% on a reported basis and 3% on a constant currency basis, exceeding the company's previously issued guidance1 * First-quarter U.S. GAAP2 diluted earning  more
Behavioral Scientist Carsten De Dreu Appointed as Professor at the University of Groningen
GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Groningen issued the following news release: The University of Groningen is pleased to announce the appointment of renowned social and behavioral scientist Carsten de Dreu as research professor at the UG. De Dreu will hold the interfaculty chair in Foundations of Cooperation and Social Organization, initiated by the Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Economics and Business, and the Board of the University of   more
BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Changing Compensation Costs in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area - March 2024'
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 2, 2024, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area - March 2024": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 4.4 percent in the Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended March 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics rep  more
BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Changing Compensation Costs in the Miami Metropolitan Area - March 2024'
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 2, 2024, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the Miami Metropolitan Area - March 2024": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 6.7 percent in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Port St. Lucie, FL Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended March 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported toda  more
BLS - Southwest Region Issues Report Entitled 'Changing Compensation Costs in the Dallas Metropolitan Area - March 2024'
DALLAS, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 2, 2024, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the Dallas Metropolitan Area - March 2024": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.5 percent in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK, Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended March 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissi  more
BLS - Southwest Region Issues Report Entitled 'Changing Compensation Costs in the Houston Metropolitan Area - March 2024'
DALLAS, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 2, 2024, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the Houston Metropolitan Area - March 2024": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 5.7 percent in Houston-The Woodlands, TX, Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended March 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commis  more
BLS Issues Report on Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment - March 2024
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-24-0794) on May 1, 2024, entitled "Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment - March 2024": * * * Unemployment rates were higher in March than a year earlier in 269 of the 389 metropolitan areas, lower in 89 areas, and unchanged in 31 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. A total of 77 areas had jobless rates of less than 3.0 percent and 12 area  more
BLS: Median Weekly Earnings $1,227 for Men, $1,021 for Women, First Quarter 2024
WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on May 2, 2024, from Economics Daily: * * * Median weekly earnings of the nation's 119.2 million full-time wage and salary workers were $1,139 in the first quarter of 2024. Median weekly earnings were $1,227 for men and $1,021 for women. * * * Chart: Median usual weekly earnings of full-time wage and salary workers by race, ethnicity, and sex, not seasonally adjusted, first q  more
BMJ Publishing Group: New Study Supports Psilocybin's Potential as an Antidepressant
LONDON, England, May 3 (TNSres) -- BMJ Publishing Group issued the following news release about their journal "BMJ": Psilocybin - the active ingredient in "magic" mushrooms - is a more effective treatment for symptoms of depression than controls, providing further support for its potential as an antidepressant, suggests a study published by The BMJ today. The researchers say the findings are encouraging but "further research is needed to clarify the factors that maximise psilocybin's treatment  more
BofA Survey: Majority of Small and Mid-Sized Business Owners Anticipate Revenue Growth This Year
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 2 (TNSres) -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release: * * * 87% of Mid-Sized Business Owners and 65% of Small Business Owners Expect Revenue Increases Over Next 12 Months * * * A majority of small and mid-sized business owners expect their revenues to increase this year, and their worries over a recession have declined substantially, according to the 2024 Bank of America Business Owner Report, conducted in partnership with B  more
BorgWarner Reports First Quarter 2024 Results and Increases Full-Year EPS Guidance Announces Additional Share Repurchase Authorization
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, May 3 (TNSres) -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) today reported first quarter results. Charging Forward Update: - BorgWarner has solidified two high voltage hairpin (HVH) eMotor business wins with XPeng, a leading Chinese Smart EV manufacturer, for use on two upcoming SUV models. The contracts include BorgWarner's advanced oil-cooling 800V eMotor systems, comprised of stator and rotor components. Start of p  more
BrightView Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results
BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, May 2 (TNSres) -- BrightView, a provider of landscape services, issued the following news: BrightView Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BV) (the "Company" or "BrightView"), the leading commercial landscaping services company in the United States, today reported unaudited results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2024. "During the quarter we continued to advance our strategy on profitable growth and a unified go-to-market offering under One BrightView. "Our ability to delive  more
Brock Undergrad Students Reflect on Real-World Research Opportunities
ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, May 3 (TNSres) -- Brock University issued the following news: By Cathy Majtenyi Getting to conduct field research in Portugal has been a highlight of Paige Au's time at Brock. The third-year Biological Sciences student spent three months in Portugal studying the Iberian lynx, a mid-sized wild cat native to Portugal and Spain that is classified as being an endangered species. Raahavi Ramathesun, a Biochemistry graduand, dove into undergraduate research through her wor  more
Bureau of Economic Analysis: U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, March 2024
WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $69.4 billion in March, down $0.1 billion from $69.5 billion in February, revised. Exports, Imports, and Balance (exhibit 1) March exports were $257.6 billion, $5.3 billion less than February exports. March imports were $327.0 billion,  more
CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LIMITED ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
CALGARY, Alberta, May 3 (TNSres) -- Canadian Natural Resources issued the following news release: Canadian Natural Resources Limited announces that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common shares of $1.05 (one dollar and five cents) per common share on a pre-stock split basis or $0.525 (fiftytwo and one half cents) per common share after giving effect to the two for one stock split of the common shares, subject to approval at the Company's Annual and Special M  more
Cancer Research UK: Decline in Cigarettes Smoked Per Day is Stalling
LONDON, England, May 3 (TNSres) -- Cancer Research UK issued the following news: * * * By Jacob Smith A decade-long decline in the number of cigarettes a person who smokes has per day is at risk, a new Cancer Research UK study has revealed. The steady reduction seen up to 2019 has now stalled, and some people actually smoke more. Researchers at University College London (UCL) have found that the average person who smokes dropped from smoking 14 cigarettes per day in January 2008 to 11 ciga  more
Carlyle Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
NEW YORK, May 2 (TNSres) -- Carlyle Group issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: New York and Washington -- Global investment firm The Carlyle Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CG) today reported its unaudited results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. The full detailed presentation of Carlyle's first quarter 2024 results can be viewed at ir.carlyle.com. U.S. GAAP results for Q1 2024 included income (loss) before provision for income taxes of $121 million and net income (loss) per common  more
Catholic Agency for Overseas Development: 95% of Brits Don't Identify the 'World's Larges' Humanitarian Crisis, New Poll Reveals
LONDON, England, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: A new poll published today by CAFOD, conducted by YouGov, has found that only 5 per cent (one in 20) of British adults think that Sudan is currently experiencing the world's largest humanitarian crisis. This is despite more than 25 million people - half the country's population - needing urgent emergency assistance, surpassing figures from Gaza, Ukraine, and Syria.   more
Cedars-Sinai: Getting Under the Skin at May 11 Symposium on Melanoma
LOS ANGELES, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, issued the following news: * * * The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute, a Cedars-Sinai Affiliate, Brings Together Patients and Clinicians for Conversation About Treatment Advances * * * The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai Cancer, is teaming up with the AIM at Melanoma Foundation for the 14th year to host a free melanoma symposium for patients, caregiv  more
Cedars-Sinai: Leveraging Holocaust History to Influence Modern Healthcare Practice, Ethics
LOS ANGELES, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, issued the following news on May 2, 2024: * * * At Cedars-Sinai's Center for Medicine, Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Scholars Share Historical Research to Help Shape and Strengthen Integrity and Moral Compass * * * What can a Jewish hospital learn from World War II-era medical experiments carried out by Nazis? A lot, as it turns out. When the Center for Medicine, Holocaust and Genocide   more
Chesapeake Bay Foundation: As Striped Bass Concerns Continue, Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Plans Next Steps
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: As concerns about low striped bass numbers continue, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) on May 1 took additional steps to address the number of striped bass dying after being caught and released, as well as unsustainable commercial fishing rates. The ASMFC's Striped Bass Management Board voted to establish a workgroup to explore options to reduce the sign  more
CHOP Researchers Identify Causal Genetic Variant Linked to Common Childhood Obesity
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 2 (TNSres) -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news on May 1, 2024: Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have identified a causal genetic variant strongly associated with childhood obesity. The study provides new insight into the importance of the hypothalamus of the brain and its role in common childhood obesity and the target gene may serve as a druggable target for future therapeutic interventions. The findings we  more
City University London: New Lending for Commercial Real Estate Fell Last Year to Lowest Level in a Decade
LONDON, England, May 3 (TNSres) -- The City University London's Bayes Business School issued the following news: * * * Bayes bi-annual real estate report shows significant year-on-year decline in new lending * * * New lending for commercial real estate fell 33 per cent last year to its lowest level since 2013, according to the latest bi-annual report from Bayes Business School, (formerly Cass). Researched and written by Dr Nicole Lux, Senior Research Fellow at Bayes Business School, City, U  more
Climate Center: Q1 Lobbying - Big Oil Spends Over $7.2 Million Fighting Bills to Make Polluters Pay
SACRAMENTO, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Climate Center, a climate policy organization working to reduce greenhouse gas pollution, issued the following news release: * * * Chevron, WSPA biggest spenders, with Chevron putting $3 million into pro-polluter front groups. Big Oil on pace for annual expenditure record. * * * Lobbying disclosures for quarter one show that the oil industry spent over $7.2 million to kill California legislation that would make corporate polluters pay their fair   more
Coalition Takes Action Against EPA for Failing to Implement Clean Water Act
NEW YORK, May 3 (TNSres)(TNScapv) -- Waterkeeper Alliance posted the following news release on May 2, 2024: Today, the Environmental Integrity Project, Waterkeeper Alliance, and Center for Biological Diversity sent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a notice of intent to sue for its failure to issue national reports on water quality, which is a key requirement of the federal Clean Water Act. The landmark 1972 law requires EPA to report on the condition of America's streams, rivers, lake  more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: A Link Between Breast Changes and . . . UTIs?
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: Women's health is often talked about in terms of major, life-altering events like pregnancy and menopause. A new study from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) underscores the importance of considering everyday occurrences' impact on women's well-being. CSHL researchers have made a surprising discovery involving urinary tract infections (UTIs). The scientists found that UTIs in mice ca  more
Colo. Senate Democrats: Senate Signs Off on Roberts Bill to Ensure EpiPen Affordability, Save Coloradans Money
DENVER, Colorado, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Legislation sponsored by Senator Dylan Roberts, D-Frisco, that would boost enforcement of a law intended to save Coloradans money on epinephrine auto injectors, commonly known as EpiPens, cleared the Senate today. HB24-1438 builds on Roberts' bill to cap the cost of a two pack of EpiPens at $60 by increasing the fines for noncompliance to $10,000 for each month of noncompliance.   more
CommBank: Patient Cost-Cutting Brings Technology and Healthcare Payments Into Greater Focus
SYDNEY, Australia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Commonwealth Bank of Australia issued the following news release: * * * New CommBank Health research reveals affordability concerns among patients are putting the spotlight on digital solutions, with opportunities for providers to adapt to changing patient preferences. * * * 71 per cent of Australian patients have delayed or cancelled healthcare appointments in the last year with affordability concerns being the key driver, according to the inaugural   more
CommBank: Patient Cost-Cutting Brings Technology and Healthcare Payments Into Greater Focus
SYDNEY, Australia, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Commonwealth Bank of Australia issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: New CommBank Health research reveals affordability concerns among patients are putting the spotlight on digital solutions, with opportunities for providers to adapt to changing patient preferences. 71 per cent of Australian patients have delayed or cancelled healthcare appointments in the last year with affordability concerns being the key driver, according to the inaugural  more
Community Foundation Unveils Strategic Framework and 2024 Annual Report
DES MOINES, Iowa, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines issued the following news release: The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines held their Annual Celebration Luncheon at Community Choice Convention Center, which highlighted themes of Connection, Collaboration and Community. The event celebrated the successes of 2023 and provided an Annual Report to the community. Additionally, a new five-year Strategic Framework was launched with a focused vision on the futu  more
Conduent Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, May 2 (TNSres)-- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Conduent (NASDAQ: CNDT), a global technology-led business process solutions and services company, today announced its first quarter 2024 financial results. Cliff Skelton, Conduent President and Chief Executive Officer stated, "Q1 2024 is a continued reflection of progress in our portfolio performance overlaid by timing considerations and vari  more
ConocoPhillips Announces First-Quarter 2024 Results, Quarterly Dividend and VROC
HOUSTON, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- ConocoPhillips, a producer of oil and gas resources, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: * * * * Reported first-quarter 2024 earnings per share of $2.15 and adjusted earnings per share of $2.03. * Generated cash provided by operating activities of $5.0 billion and cash from operations (CFO) of $5.1 billion. * Declared ordinary dividend of $0.58 per share and variable return of cash (VROC) of $0.20 per share payable in the second quarter. * *   more
Cranfield University: UK Aviation Resilience Assessed With New Data Project
CRANFIELD, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- Cranfield University issued the following news release: A project to assess the resilience of the UK aviation system has won funding from DAFNI, the UK's Data & Analytics Facility for National Infrastructure which advances UK infrastructure research. Cranfield researchers led by Dr Fabian Steinmann, Lecturer in Organisational Resilience and Change in the School of Management, will be developing a computational model of the UK airport network and conducting  more
CruiseCompete Releases May 2024 CruiseTrends Report, Wealth of Data Available
DETROIT, Michigan, May 2 (TNSres) -- CruiseCompete issued the following news release: CruiseCompete has released its CruiseTrends(TM) report for the month of May 2024. This report details a picture of trends in consumer behavior for cruise ship travel for May 2024. After serving up close to 20 million cruise quotes, CruiseCompete CruiseTrends(TM) offers an inside look at what consumers want in cruise vacations based on their requests. CruiseCompete has mined its wealth of data to provide infor  more
CU Denver Community Collaborative Research Center Empowers Communities
DENVER, Colorado, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: By Laurraine Pollard Within the Denver metropolitan area as well as other Colorado communities, the most vulnerable residents face mounting climate-related challenges such as toxic air quality, droughts, increased fire and flood risk, and extreme weather. The Community Collaborative Research Center (CCRC) at the University of Colorado Denver facilitates participatory research, collaborative planning, and   more
CUPA-HR: Higher Ed Faculty Workforce Data Show That Women, People of Color Aren't Advancing to Higher Faculty Ranks at the Same Rate as White Men
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, May 3 (TNSres) -- The College and University Professional Association for Human Resources issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: New research from CUPA-HR on the state of the faculty workforce in higher education shows that despite some growth in representation among tenure-track women and faculty of color in new hires, advancement to higher faculty ranks remains a barrier. What's more, these promotion gaps are found in every faculty discipline. CUPA-HR's rese  more
D.C. Employment Services Dept.: Washington Metro's Unemployment Rate at 2.8%
WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSres) -- The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: The District of Columbia's Department of Employment Services (DOES) reported today that the preliminary March job estimates show an increase of 11,300 jobs for a total of 2,770,100 jobs in the Washington Metropolitan Division. The private sector increased by 8,300 jobs, while the public sector increased by 300 jobs. The Washington Metropolitan Division's not  more
DARPA: Manta Ray Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle Prototype Completes In-Water Testing
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued the following news on May 1, 2024: * * * DARPA program exhibits modular, first-of-kind capabilities * * * The Manta Ray prototype uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) built by performer Northrop Grumman completed full-scale, in-water testing off the coast of Southern California in February and March 2024. Testing demonstrated at-sea hydrodynamic performance, including submerged operat  more
DCPSC Announces Ongoing Growth of Solar Energy Adoption Across the District
WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (Commission) issued its Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (RPS) Report for compliance year 2023 to the D.C. Council. This year's report, now open for public review, highlights the notable growth of RPS-certified solar facilities despite various market fluctuations, including lingering supply-chain is  more
Despite Significant Challenges & Economic Anxiety, Business Leaders and Americans Align Around New Strategies to Offset Risk According to New Milken Institute-Harris Poll
LOS ANGELES, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Milken Institute issued the following news release: * * * Findings provide insights to guide Milken Institute geo-economic programs to respond to the new era of economic disruption, from climate resilience to rebuilding supply chains * * * U.S. business leaders and Americans alike are confronting significant geo-economic challenges, according to a new Milken Institute-Harris Poll report, "Building A Resilient America: The New Consensus for Actio  more
Does Climate Impact Public Health? RRU Researcher Aims to Find Out
VICTORIA, British Columbia, May 3 (TNSres) -- Royal Roads University issued the following news: Climate change has brought weather extremes to British Columbia, from atmospheric rivers to unprecedented heatwaves. As extreme weather incidents become more common and governments plan for climate mitigation strategies, a research team investigated the impact of extreme temperatures on public health. Lead author Rudra Shrestha, associate faculty in Royal Roads University's School of Environment an  more
DuPont Reports First Quarter 2024 Results
WILMINGTON, Delaware, May 2 (TNSres) -- DuPont issued the following news release: * * * * Net Sales of $2.9 billion decreased 3%; organic sales decreased 6% versus year-ago period * GAAP Income from continuing operations of $183 million; operating EBITDA of $682 million * GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $0.41; adjusted EPS of $0.79 * Cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations of $493 million; adjusted free cash flow of $286 million * $500 million accelerated sh  more
EBay Inc. Reports First Quarter 2024 Results
SAN JOSE, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- eBay Inc., a company that says it creates ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY), a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2024. "eBay's Q1 results marked a strong start to 2024 as we continue to make progress toward our goal of sustainable GMV g  more
Emory's CHAMPS Program Receives Grant to Study Causes of Death in Adults With HIV in Africa
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 3 (TNSres) -- Emory University issued the following news release: A new grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will allow the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) network to leverage its laboratory capacity and partnerships in Africa to identify and document causes of death among adults who were living with HIV. CHAMPS collects, analyzes and shares evidence to prevent child mortality in regions where it is highest in the world. The CHAMPS pr  more
Environment & Climate Change Canada: Canada's 2024 National Inventory Report Shows Canada is Successfully Reducing Emissions
GATINEAU, Quebec, May 3 (TNSres) -- Environment and Climate Change Canada issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Cutting the pollution that is fuelling costly climate change while building a strong, sustainable Canadian economy to create jobs and invest in a competitive, decarbonizing world is the key to success in the 21st century. The latest National Inventory Report confirms Canada has bent the curve and is reducing emissions toward achieving the country's 2030 emissions reduction  more
European Commission Joint Research Center: The Future of Nuclear Technologies: Key Trends, Threats and Opportunities
ISPRA, Italy, May 3 (TNSres) -- The European Commission's Joint Research Center issued the following news: Scientists identify and analyse trends that are shaping the development of nuclear technology in the EU, including, among other, start-ups, decarbonisation and integration of digital technologies. A JRC study applying foresight methodologies identified 11 topics critical to the future of nuclear technology in the EU. They range from the resurgence of nuclear start-ups to the potential for  more
European Commission: EU Allocates Euros4.5 Million for 324 Ukrainian Scientists' Projects to Pursue Their Research
BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 3 (TNSres) -- The European Commission issued the following news release: To provide continuous support to Ukrainian research, the Commission has tripled the initial budget of the EURIZON Fellowship Programme to Euros4.5 million under Horizon Europe. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has brought daily challenges to researchers. The constant threat of attacks on critical infrastructure, as well as the impossibility of travelling and the reduction of state funding has hindered re  more
Exelon Reports First Quarter 2024 Results
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 3 (TNSres) -- Exelon, an electric holding company, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: * * * Earnings Release Highlights * GAAP Net Income of $0.66 per share and Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings of $0.68 per share for the first quarter of 2024 * Affirming full year 2024 Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings guidance range of $2.40-$2.50 per share * Reaffirming fully regulated operating EPS compounded annual growth target of 5-7% from 2023 to 2027   more
Ford School of Public Policy: Bold Challenges Awards $700K for Eight Research Teams
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Eight interdisciplinary teams from across the University of Michigan have received more than $700,000 from the Bold Challenges' Accelerate Program to explore innovative research projects that address a wide range of societal challenges ranging from housing shortages to organ failure. Environmental political scientist Arun Agrawal is the principal investigator for a project  more
Ford School of Public Policy: More Local Officials See Relevance of Electric Vehicle Planning
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Local officials across Michigan increasingly view electric vehicle infrastructure planning as relevant for their governments, though many cite too few public charging stations and costs associated with adding them as barriers to expansion. The findings come in the latest Michigan Public Policy Survey conducted by the University of Michigan's Center for Local, State, and U  more
Ford School Researchers to Study Michigan's Education Governance
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: In partnership with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), a team of researchers from the Ford School will conduct a study into how Michigan's education governance system can be improved for the benefit of public school students. "An effective system of educational governance is crucial to ensuring that all children reach their potential and that Michigan is prepared  more
Fralin Biomedical Research Institute: Testing for Residual Cancer Cells Before Blood Cell Transplant Therapy is Important and Practical, New Study Finds
ROANOKE, Virginia, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Research published in JAMA Oncology highlights the feasibility of testing for lingering cancer cells for patients in remission from a high-risk blood cancer, says Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC Professor Christopher Hourigan. * * * By John Pastor Patients in remission after battling a high-risk blood cancer are likely to have better outcomes if no trac  more
From Infant Care and Virtual Reality to Art Preservation and Submarines, VCU Engineering Students Show Off Their Creative Problem-Solving
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 3 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Leila Ugincius For the past year, seniors in Virginia Commonwealth University's College of Engineering have been working to make the world a better place for humankind. Whether assembling a wheelchair-lifting system, constructing a hybrid bike for veterans with limited mobility or exploring safe human-industrial robot collaboration, the senior class unveiled their research projects on April 2  more
Funding Boost for Vital Curtin Health Research
PERTH, Australia, May 3 (TNSres) -- Curtin University issued the following news release: Fast-tracking new drugs to treat children battling aggressive cancer is one of three Curtin University research projects awarded more than $2.8 million by the Federal Government in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator Grants announced today. Adjunct Associate Professor Rishi Kotecha from Curtin Medical School, Telethon Kids Institute and Perth Children's Hospital is working tow  more
HFTP and Hospitality Net Partner on Investment Sentiment Survey, Ahead of the Inaugural HITEC Technology IC
AUSTIN, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals issued the following news release: Hospitality Net and Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP(R)) are collaborating on a brand-new survey which aims to gather and analyze data on current investment trends, funding needs, future investment priorities, technology adoption rates, and the overall market dynamics within the hotel technology ecosystem. The objective is to identify areas of growth, po  more
HPU Poll: What College Graduates Need to Succeed
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, May 3 (TNSres) -- High Point University issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: As college graduation season begins, the High Point University Poll is releasing data from a survey of North Carolinians regarding which skills they believe college graduates need to succeed in today's workplace. Overall, those North Carolinians surveyed said recent college graduates are well versed in technical skills, which are important. However, respondents believe today's   more
IEEE Secure and Trustworthy Machine Learning Conference Awards SEI Researchers' Trojan Finding Method
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 3 (TNSres) -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute issued the following news: Two Software Engineering Institute researchers have created a novel method of detecting trojans in convolutional neural network (CNN) image models. Their method, Feature Embeddings Using Diffusion (FEUD), won second place in an IEEE CNN interpretability competition last month. FEUD uses generative artificial intelligence (AI) and other techniques to find disruptive   more
Ifo Institute: Germany as a Business Location Gets a Poor Report Card From Economists
MUNICH, Germany, May 3 (TNSres) -- ifo Institute issued the following news release: In an international comparison of business locations, economics professors gave Germany a grade of just 3.4 (on a scale of 1 to 6, where 1 is the best score). This is according to the latest ifo Institute Economists Panel. A grade of 3 was awarded by 38% of respondents, 20% gave a 2, 17% a 4, and 17% a 5. "This poor result is quite worrying for Germany as an industrial nation," says Niklas Potrafke, Director of   more
Institute of Physics & Engineering in Medicine: Radiotherapy Services Reporting Long Delays for Patients Needing Treatment, Says New Report
YORK, England, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine issued the following news: RADIOTHERAPY services are increasingly reporting long delays for patients needing treatment, according to a new report. The Radiotherapy Board have developed a policy briefing, exploring the main drivers of lengthening waiting times and the action needed to support services. IPEM is a member of the Radiotherapy Board, along with the Royal College of Radiologists and the Society and  more
Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy: One Legacy of the Trump Tax Law - Big Tax Breaks for Big Corporations
WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy issued the following news release: The tax law signed by former President Trump in 2017 has slashed taxes for America's largest, most profitable corporations, a new analysis by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy shows. The study examines the taxpaying behavior of the 296 companies in the Fortune 500 and S&P 500 that were consistently profitable from 2013 to 2021, and for which U.S. profits and federal income  more
James Cook University: Anti-Corrosion Paint Could Be Industry Game Changer
TOWNSVILLE, Australia, May 3 (TNSres) -- James Cook University issued the following news release: Corrosion is a multi-trillion dollar worldwide problem. A special corrosion-resistant compound being developed by James Cook University researchers could help solve a global 'multi-trillion-dollar problem' affecting everything from fighter jets to cargo ships. JCU Distinguished Professor of Physical Sciences Peter Junk and his team hope to take their work to the next stage but require further sup  more
James Cook University: International Study Highlights Best RATs
TOWNSVILLE, Australia, May 3 (TNSres) -- James Cook University issued the following news release: The COVID-19 fluorescent protein developed by JCU researchers. A ground-breaking study by James Cook University researchers has produced damning findings on several COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) available in Australia and overseas. The new joint study by JCU and National Research Council Canada analysed 16 RATs approved by Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and 10 by Health   more
Johns Hopkins Medicine: Scientists Track 'Doubling' in Origin of Cancer Cells
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 3 (TNSres) -- Johns Hopkins Medicine issued the following news release: Working with human breast and lung cells, Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have charted a molecular pathway that can lure cells down a hazardous path of duplicating their genome too many times, a hallmark of cancer cells. The findings, published May 3 in Science, reveal what goes wrong when a group of molecules and enzymes trigger and regulate what's known as the "cell cycle," the repetit  more
Joint Commission: Hospitalist Co-Management Program for Neurosurgery Inpatients Reduces Medical Complications and Length of Stay
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Joint Commission, an organization that says it assists public health agencies, health care organizations, health ministries and others to improve the quality and safety of patient care, issued the following news release: Medical complications are common among neurosurgical patients and can jeopardize their clinical results, leading to longer lengths of stay, higher costs, and higher readmission and mortality rates. A new study in the May 2024 is  more
KFF: What You Need to Know About Medicaid Managed Care, Amid the New Federal Rules
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- KFF, an organization that says it focuses on health policy, issued the following news release: Managed care is the most common delivery system for Medicaid. Most states (42, including DC) use comprehensive managed care plans to provide care to at least some of their Medicaid enrollees, according to KFF's updated explainer. Roughly 3 out of 4 Medicaid enrollees receive care through managed care organizations and payments to these organizations accoun  more
Law Society: Mind the Justice Gap
LONDON, England, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Law Society issued the following news release: New research shows 42% of people on low incomes had no legal assistance or representation in court compared to only 19% on higher incomes. Alarmingly, eight out of 10 believe that people with less money get a worse outcome in the civil justice system (83%).* The Law Society published the interim report of the 21st Century Justice Project (http://https//www.lawsociety.org.uk/campaigns/21st-century-justice) tha  more
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Lab Scientist Wins Springer Thesis Award for Work in Neutrino Research
LIVERMORE, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) postdoc Sam Hedges has won a 2024 Springer Thesis Award for his work in searching for the elusive neutrino. "I'm honored that my thesis was nominated for this award, and was excited when I found out it had won," Hedges said. His thesis, "Low Energy Neutrino-Nucleus Interactions at the Spallation Neutron Source,  more
LETTER REMINDS SCHOOLS THAT STUDENTS HAVE A RIGHT TO WEAR TRIBAL REGALIA AT GRADUATION
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 3 (TNSres) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: With May bringing graduation season, two Nebraska organizations are working together to make sure that school officials know that Indigenous students have a right to wear tribal regalia at school graduation ceremonies. Today, the Nebraska Indian Education Association (NeIEA) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Nebraska sent letters to Nebraska publi  more
Local Media Consortium Announces 2024 Spring Conference Agenda and Sponsors
SARASOTA, Florida, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Local Media Consortium, a partnership of local newspapers, broadcast stations and digital media companies, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: The Local Media Consortium (LMC), a strategic alliance of local media companies, today announced the speaker lineup and sponsors for its 2024 Spring Conference, which will be held May 6-8 at the Hilton North Scottsdale at Cavasson in Arizona. Sponsored by Google and AdCellerant, this year's event wil  more
Macquarie University: $7.1 Million to Advance Health and Medical Research
SYDNEY, Australia, May 3 (TNSres) -- Macquarie University issued the following news release: Four researchers from Macquarie University have received just over $7.1 million in prestigious Investigator Grants from the Australian Government's National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). The grants will add to the global body of knowledge and understanding in asthma, medication safety, and motor neurone disease, and eye problems that manifest in neurodegenerative diseases like glaucoma a  more
Macquarie University: GenIMPACT Awarded $1.5m NHMRC Grant for Retinal Disease Research
SYDNEY, Australia, May 2 (TNSres) -- Macquarie University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers from the Macquarie University Centre for Economic Impacts of Genomic Medicine (GenIMPACT) have received about $1.5m for an NHMRC Partnership Grant to further their research into the costs of Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRDs). * * * Inherited retinal diseases are a diverse category of genetic eye conditions marked by retinal malfunction and degeneration, which frequently leads to pro  more
Manhattan Institute: New Report - Restraining Medicaid's Budget-Busting Waivers
NEW YORK, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following news release: * * * Without caps on federal funding, taxpayers will continue to absorb surging costs of states' Medicaid mission creep * * * Over the last two decades, Medicaid spending has exploded, from $205 billion in 2000 to $683 billion in 2019. As senior fellow Chris Pope notes in a new Manhattan Institute report, the surge in spending owes much to the growing use of waivers from the program's standard rules; waiv  more
Mary Ann Liebert: Monoclonal Antibodies in Immunodiagnosis and Immunotherapy Appoints New Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Andrei Moroz, PhD
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, May 3 (TNSres) -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., is pleased that Andrei Moroz, PhD, has been appointed the new Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the bimonthly journal Monoclonal Antibodies in Immunodiagnosis and Immunotherapy. Dr. Moroz is joining Cory Brooks, PhD, as part of the senior editorial leadership team for the journal. Monoclonal Antibodies in Immunodiagnosis and Immunotherapy is a peer-reviewed venue for promoting and  more
Mary Ann Liebert: Women in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, May 3 (TNSres) -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: A new study presents data reflecting the current state of female representation within the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). The study is published in Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine. Click here (https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/fpsam.2024.0027) to read the article now. Theda Kontis, MD, from Johns Hopkins Hospital, and coauthors, report tha  more
Mass General: Brain Imaging Study Reveals Connections Critical to Human Consciousness
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 2 (TNSres) -- Massachusetts General Hospital issued the following news release: * * * Key Takeaways * Human consciousness requires arousal (i.e., wakefulness) and awareness * Brain imaging studies over the last decade have produced connectivity maps of the cortical networks that sustain awareness, but maps of the subcortical networks that sustain wakefulness are lacking, due to the small size and anatomic complexity of subcortical structures such as the brainstem   more
MATTER HEALTH SURVEY REVEALS BRANDS ARE PRIORITIZING MULTICHANNEL MARKETING PROGRAMS TO GROW AWARENESS AND CUSTOMER BASE
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 2 (TNSres) -- Matter Communications, a public relation and social media firm, issued the following news on May 1, 2024: Matter Communications - a Brand Elevation Agency that integrates PR, marketing, and creative services - today released findings from its 2024 Matter Health Marketing Outlook Survey. The survey of healthcare marketing decision-makers revealed insights into top priorities in 2024 including product/service awareness, agency partnerships and the use of a  more
Max Planck Society: Orangutan Treats Wound With Pain-Relieving Plant
MUNICH, Germany, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Max Planck Society issued the following news: Even though there is evidence of certain self-medication behaviors in animals, so far it has never been known that animals treat their wounds with healing plants. Now, biologists from the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior, Germany and Universitas Nasional, Indonesia have observed this in a male Sumatran orangutan who sustained a facial wound. He ate and repeatedly applied sap from a climbing plant with an  more
McGill University Encampment: CCLA Welcomes the Quebec Superior Court Decision Refusing to Order a Provisional Injunction
MONTREAL, Quebec, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Canadian Civil Liberties Association issued the following news release: Following the Quebec Superior Court's dismissal of an injunction application seeking the dismantlement of the encampment set up on the McGill University's grounds as part of a student protest movement, Anais Bussieres-McNicoll, Director of the Fundamental Freedoms program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) made the following statement: This is an important decision fo  more
MDC Virtual Program Reveals Latest Findings of Cutting-Edge Copperhead Research Project May 10
KIRKWOOD, Missouri, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Missouri Department of Conservation issued the following news: The eastern copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix) is Missouri's most common venomous snake. Yet this reclusive species still holds many mysteries. To gain more insight into these often-misunderstood creatures, researchers are conducting an ongoing study of copperheads at the Missouri Department of Conservation's (MDC) Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center in Kirkwood. They're multi-year res  more
MedStar Health Launches Participation in Phase 3 MAGNITUDE Gene-Editing Study With First U.S. Heart Patient Treated at MedStar Washington Hospital Center
WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSres) -- MedStar Washington Hospital Center, a part of MedStar Health, issued the following news: * * * Study examines if gene editing can help people living with transthyretin amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) * * * The first U.S. heart patient involved in a study for a new gene-editing therapy directly infused inside the body has successfully been enrolled at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The pivotal, international clinical trial is evaluating the safety  more
Mental Health America Releases Analysis of Its 2023 Online Mental Health Screens
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 2 (TNSres) -- Mental Health America issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Sees Continued Rise of Anxiety, Psychosis and ADHD Risk Rates of suicidal ideation are highest among youth, especially LGBTQ+ youth of color * * * More than 6.5 million people worldwide in 2023 took a mental health screening test through the Mental Health America (MHA) online Prevention and Screening Program, with 79% of users located in the U.S. scoring positive for moderate to sever  more
METLIFE ANNOUNCES NEW $3 BILLION SHARE REPURCHASE AUTHORIZATION
NEW YORK, May 2 (TNSres) -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that its board of directors has approved a new $3 billion authorization for the company to repurchase its common stock. The new authorization is incremental to the approximately $600 million remaining at the end of April 2024 under the company's prior authorization announced in May 2023. "This $3 bil  more
Mich. Education Dept.: Two Michigan Schools Named U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools
LANSING, Michigan, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is congratulating two Michigan schools announced as winners of 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools awards. The schools are Hayes Elementary School in Livonia Public Schools and West Side Christian School in Grand Rapids. The award honors schools, districts, and postsecondary institutions for reducing environmen  more
Middle Market Quick to Recognize the Promise of AI Technologies, But Implementation Can Be Fraught With Challenges: RSM Survey
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 2 (TNSres) -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release: A new survey (https://rsmus.com/insights/services/digital-transformation/middle-market-confident-about-ai-despite-early-stage-adoption-challenges.html) from RSM US LLP ("RSM") - the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services for the middle market - reveals most middle market organizations are adopting AI (78%) and generative AI (77%). However, 54% of t  more
MIT: 3 Questions - Paul Cheek on Tactics for New Startups
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following Q&A with Paul Cheek, executive director of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship: * * * Paul Cheek, the executive director of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, has firsthand experience leading successful startups. Over the last six years, he has also advised hundreds of MIT entrepreneurs as they have launched their own ventures. Those experiences have helped Ch  more
MIT: Epigenomic Analysis Sheds Light on Risk Factors for ALS
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * In a study of cells from nearly 400 ALS patients, researchers identified genomic regions with chemical modifications linked to disease progression. * * * By Anne Trafton, MIT News For most patients, it's unknown exactly what causes amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a disease characterized by degeneration of motor neurons that impairs muscle control and eventually leads  more
MIT: Fostering Research, Careers, and Community in Materials Science
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MICRO internship program expands, brings undergraduate interns from other schools to campus. * * * By Stefanie Koperniak, MIT Open Learning Gabrielle Wood, a junior at Howard University majoring in chemical engineering, is on a mission to improve the sustainability and life cycles of natural resources and materials. Her work in the Materials Initiative for Comprehensive Re  more
MIT: Francis Fan Lee, Former Professor and Interdisciplinary Speech Processing Inventor, Dies
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The former EECS professor and RLE affiliate helped to develop a machine that read text out loud and won an Emmy for work on subtly speeding up film and audio without a noticeable loss of pitch. * * * By Jane Halpern, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Francis Fan Lee '50, SM '51, PhD '66, a former professor of MIT's Department of Electrical Engineerin  more
MIT: Natural Language Boosts LLM Performance in Coding, Planning, Robotics
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Three neurosymbolic methods help language models find better abstractions within natural language, then use those representations to execute complex tasks. * * * By Alex Shipps, MIT CSAIL Large language models (LLMs) are becoming increasingly useful for programming and robotics tasks, but for more complicated reasoning problems, the gap between these systems and humans lo  more
MIT: Physicists Arrange Atoms in Extremely Close Proximity
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The technique opens possibilities for exploring exotic states of matter and building new quantum materials. * * * By Jennifer Chu, MIT News Proximity is key for many quantum phenomena, as interactions between atoms are stronger when the particles are close. In many quantum simulators, scientists arrange atoms as close together as possible to explore exotic states of matter  more
MIT: Science Communication Competition Brings Research Into the Real World
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 30 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * "We need more scientists who can explain their work clearly, explain science to the public, and help us build a science-literate world." * * * By Amanda Cornwall, MIT Career Advising and Professional Development Laurence Willemet remembers countless family dinners where curious faces turned to her with shades of the same question: "What is it, exactly, that you do with  more
MIT: Studies in Empathy and Analytics
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Senior James Simon wants to effect change in two ways: by quantifying societal issues and working directly with disadvantaged communities. * * * By Angelina Parrillo, MIT News correspondent Upon the advice of one of his soccer teammates, James Simon enrolled in 14.73 (The Challenge of World Poverty) as a first-year student to fulfill a humanities requirement. He went from  more
MIT: To Understand Cognition -- and Its Dysfunction -- Neuroscientists Must Learn Its Rhythms
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 30 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * A new framework describes how thought arises from the coordination of neural activity driven by oscillating electric fields -- a.k.a. brain "waves" or "rhythms." * * * By David Orenstein, The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory It could be very informative to observe the pixels on your phone under a microscope, but not if your goal is to understand what a whole v  more
MIT: Weaving Memory Into Textiles
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * For the MIT Visiting Artist Chloe Bensahel, fabric itself tells the story. * * * By Elisabeth Vincentelli, Arts at MIT In 2021, a curator at the Smithsonian Institution contacted Chloe Bensahel, currently the MIT 2023-24 Ida Ely Rubin Artist in Residence, and told her about some objects that had been made for space missions. "They were weavings of conductive yarn with mag  more
MITdesignX and MISTI in Dubai
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 30 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The Institute's "mind and hand" ethos has found a home in the United Arab Emirates. * * * By Maria Iacobo, School of Architecture and Planning MIT has nurtured and celebrated its entrepreneurial culture for decades, with programs and courses supporting innovative startups. MITdesignX -- the venture accelerator founded in 2016 in the School of Architecture and Planning (  more
MomsRising: National Survey Finds People Strongly Favor Taxing the Rich to Pay for Caregiving Priorities
WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSres) -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, issued the following news release: MomsRising and the National Women's Law Center (NWLC) released the results of a new national survey today that finds voters on both sides of the aisle overwhelmingly support raising taxes on the wealthiest individuals and corporations to help invest in caregiving priorities, such as child care, elder and disability care, and p  more
Motorola Solutions Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 3 (TNSres) -- Motorola Solutions issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: * * * Company raises full-year revenue and earnings outlook following strong Q1 results * Sales of $2.4 billion, up 10% versus a year ago * Products and Systems Integration sales up 14% * Software and Services sales up 4%; up 12%1 excluding U.K. Home Office sales * GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of ($0.23), inclusive of a ($3.42)2 loss due to settlement accounting for the Silver Lake co  more
Musical Medicine: SFU Research Highlights Health Benefits of Hearing Music for Older Adults
BURNABY, British Columbia, May 3 (TNSres) -- Simon Fraser University issued the following news: Listening to music benefits older adults' cognitive health, even if it's music they haven't heard before or don't enjoy very much, according to a study by Simon Fraser University and Health Research BC researchers. Led by SFU neuroscientist Sarah Faber, the study published in Network Neuroscience discovered that listening to music activates brain regions linked to reward in older adults, regardless  more
N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Going Hungry Increases Despite Improving Economy
ALBANY, New York, May 3 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Food insecurity is increasing in New York, with one-in-nine households (11.3% or 875,000 families) unable to get enough food at some point during 2020 through 2022 because they lacked money or other resources, according to a follow-up analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. A report released last year found one-in-10 New York households (80  more
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws: Study - Osteoarthritis Patients Report Sustained Benefits From Cannabis
LONDON, United Kingdom, May 3 (TNSres) -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws issued the following news release: Patients diagnosed with osteoarthritis report pain-specific improvements following their use of medical cannabis preparations, according to observational data published in the Journal of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy. British researchers assessed the use of cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) consisting of either flower or oil extracts in a coh  more
NCL Supports AI Liability Rule, Recommends Extending Its Reach
WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSres) -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: This week, NCL and six other consumer advocacy and public interest organizations submitted comments in support of a Federal Trade Commission proposal that would establish legal liability for AI developers who know (or have reason to know) that their AI is facilitating fraud. The FTC's proposed rule would enable the agency to crack down on scams that use deepfakes and voice cloning. It   more
NetApp Hosts Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results Webcast
SAN JOSE, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release: After market close on Thursday, May 30, 2024, NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) will announce financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 which ended April 26, 2024. NetApp executive management will host a conference call at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss these results and provide their perspective on market dynamics. How to Partici  more
New 2024 Nielsen Report: Asian American Audiences Spend Nearly Equal Time on TV and Smartphone
NEW YORK, May 2 (TNSres) -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news: * * * Study reveals Asian Americans are spending 31% of their viewing time on ad-supported platforms, more than the total population * * * Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data, and analytics, releases their latest Diverse Intelligence Series report to kick-off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The report titled, Reaching Asian American Audiences: Understand  more
New AHA Report: Hospitals and Health Systems Continue to Face Rising Costs, Economic Pressures
WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSres) -- The American Hospital Association issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: The American Hospital Association (AHA) today released a new report showing that hospitals and health systems continue to experience significant financial pressures that challenge their ability to provide 24/7 care for the patients and communities they serve. In 2023, data show that hospitals and health systems continued to face substantial challenges due to higher costs for labor  more
New Analysis Finds Mass. Gov. Healey's ClimateTech Initiative Would Generate $16.4 Billion in Economic Activity
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Governor Maura T. Healey today unveiled a new analysis (https://www.mass.gov/doc/mass-leads-act-impact-report/download) finding that her ClimateTech Initiative proposed as part of the Mass Leads Act would have a profound economic impact on the state's economy. The 10-year, $1.3 billion proposal is expected to generate $16.4 billion in economic activity - representing  more
New NSF grant targets large language models and generative AI, exploring how they work and implications for societal impacts
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced a grant of $9 million to Northeastern University for research to investigate how large language models (LLMs) and generative AI operate, focusing on the computing process called deep inference and AI's long-term societal impacts. The research seeks to establish a National Deep Inference Fabric (NDIF), a collaborative research platform. The goal is  more
New Study Shows Liver Patients See Benefits After Going Meatless for One Meal
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 3 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU School of Medicine, Richmond VA Medical Center researchers discover that replacing meat with plant-based proteins for one meal lowers harmful ammonia levels. * * * By A.J. Hostetler, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health Just one meal without meat can lower levels of harmful ammonia in people with advanced liver disease, researchers from Virginia Commonwealt  more
New Vision, New Mission, New Plan: JGI's Next Five Years
WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute issued the following news release: * * * New 5-year strategic plan outlines how the JGI will advance the bioeconomy, leveraging partnerships to advance foundational science, creating opportunities for the global research community. * * * The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI) has released its newest 5-Year Strategic Plan: Innovating Genomics to Serve the Changing Planet (download a co  more
NOAA Fisheries Releases 2023 Status of Stocks
WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSres) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Sustainable Fisheries issued the following news: * * * This report provides a "snapshot in time" of the status of our nation's fisheries at the end of 2023. * * * NOAA Fisheries has released the Annual Report to Congress on the Status of U.S. Fisheries. This report highlights successful management of U.S. fisheries and the broad economic impact of commercial and recreational fisheries on the U.S. ec  more
NOAA: Monk Seal Pup Debuts in Waikiki on Lei Day
WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSres) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Pacific Islands Regional Office issued the following news on May 2, 2024: * * * Endangered Hawaiian monk seal RK96 (Kaiwi) gave birth to her sixth pup on popular Kaimana Beach in Waikiki, O'ahu! The birth was reported on May 1, 2024. * * * Maybe you've heard the song "May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii" by Leonard "Red" and Ruth Hawk? May 1 is a special day in the islands as people celebrate the traditions and cul  more
Northern Trust Survey: Asset Managers Pursue 'Right Product, Right Fit' Strategy to Drive Distribution
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 2 (TNSres) -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Investment managers are prioritizing the quality and accuracy of their products to enhance the investor experience and grow their distribution in the next two years, according to a survey of 300 global asset management firms sponsored by Northern Trust. Northern Trust today issued a white paper, The Next Chapter in Driving Growth in Asset Managemen  more
NORTHERN TRUST UNIVERSE DATA: SOLID GAINS FOR INSTITUTIONAL PLANS IN Q1 AS GLOBAL EQUITY MARKETS SURGE
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 3 (TNSres) -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release: Global equity markets rallied to record levels during the first quarter of 2024, on expectations of a "soft landing" and interest rate cuts later in the year. The median return for institutional asset owners included in the Northern Trust All Funds Over $100 million plan universe was 3.7% for the quarter ending March 31, 2024. The Northern Trust Universe tracks t  more
Northern Virginia Technology Council: Virginia Data Centers Supported 78,140 Jobs and $31.4 Billion in Economic Output in 2023
MCLEAN, Virginia, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Northern Virginia Technology Council issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: * * * Northern Virginia Technology Council releases its 5th biennial "The Impact of Data Centers on Virginia's State and Local Economies" report * * * The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC), the trade association representing the region's technology community, today released a research report, "The Impact of Data Centers on Virginia's State and Local Economi  more
Northumbria University: Centre for Digital Supply Chain Excellence Opening Coincides With Launch of First Testbed Project in North
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, May 3 (TNSres) -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * World-leading research expertise is at the heart of the Centre for Digital Supply Chain Excellence, which has been launched by Newcastle Business School at Northumbria University. * * * The University sees strong commercial potential for the game-changing solutions the Centre will allow businesses operating in a vast range of sectors that are supply chain dependent. One of four lo  more
NSA Highlights Mitigations Against North Korean Actor Email Policy Exploitation
FORT MEADE, Maryland, May 3 (TNSres) -- The National Security Agency Central Security Service issued the following news release: The National Security Agency (NSA) joins the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Department of State in releasing the Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA), "North Korean Actors Exploit Weak DMARC Security Policies to Mask Spearphishing Efforts," to protect against Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK, aka North Korea) techniques that allow emails to appe  more
NSF and industry partners announce sustainable polymer research funding opportunity
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: The U.S. National Science Foundation has launched a $9.5 million research funding opportunity in partnership with BASF, Dow, IBM, PepsiCo Inc. and Procter & Gamble Co. Sustainable Polymers Enabled by Emerging Data Analytics (SPEED) is part of NSF's Molecular Foundations for Sustainability program and seeks to accelerate the discovery and manufacture of superior and sustainable polymers to enhance na  more
NVIDIA Sets Conference Call for First-Quarter Financial Results
SANTA CLARA, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: NVIDIA will host a conference call on Wednesday, May 22, at 2 p.m. PT (5 p.m. ET) to discuss its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, which ended April 28, 2024. The call will be webcast live (in listen-only mode) on investor.nvidia.com. The company's prepared remarks will be followed by a   more
NYU Langone Health Continues to Earn Highest Safety Rating on Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
NEW YORK, May 2 (TNSres) -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: NYU Langone Health has once again earned national recognition for its commitment to quality and patient safety, consistently earning an "A" on every Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade since the fall of 2020. The top grade extends to Tisch Hospital and Kimmel Pavilion in Manhattan, NYU Langone Hospital--Long Island, and NYU Langone Hospital--Brooklyn, wh  more
NYU Langone's Perlmutter Cancer Center Welcomes New Chief of Breast Surgery
NEW YORK, May 2 (TNSres) -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: Mary L. Gemignani, MD, MPH, a renowned breast surgeon who has been treating patients for nearly three decades, has been named chief of the breast surgery division at NYU Langone Health's Perlmutter Cancer Center. She is also a member of the Department of Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Dr. Gemignani comes to NYU Langone from Memorial Slo  more
NYUAD Researchers Discover Dust Clouds In Exoplanet's Atmosphere
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, May 3 (TNSres) -- New York University's Abu Dhabi campus issued the following news release: NYU Abu Dhabi Research Scientist Jasmina Blecic and Associate Professor Ian Dobbs-Dixon from the Center for Astrophysics and Space Science (CASS), together with colleagues from the James Webb Space Telescope Transiting Exoplanet Early Release Science (JTEC-ERS) team, have harnessed the power of NASA's James Webb Telescope to discover new insights about the climate of a gi  more
Offering Clean Energy Around the Clock
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 30 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MIT spinout 247Solar is building high-temperature concentrated solar power systems that use overnight thermal energy storage to provide power and heat. * * * By Zach Winn, MIT News As remarkable as the rise of solar and wind farms has been over the last 20 years, achieving complete decarbonization is going to require a host of complementary technologies. That's because r  more
Ohio State: With Huge Patient Dataset, AI Accurately Predicts Treatment Outcomes
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 2 (TNSres) -- Ohio State University issued the following news on May 1, 2024: * * * New model compares drug effectiveness - without a clinical trial * * * Scientists have designed a new artificial intelligence model that emulates randomized clinical trials at determining the treatment options most effective at preventing stroke in people with heart disease. The model was front-loaded with de-identified data on millions of patients gleaned from health care claims informat  more
Olivet Science Students Travel to View Eclipse
BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, May 3 (TNSres) -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following news: By Steve Case Olivet students and professors had a second chance at a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in April when the moon's shadow swept across the United States, causing a total solar eclipse viewed by millions. The path of totality on April 8 stretched from Maine to Texas and was the second total solar eclipse visible from the continental United States in the past decade. Students from the Earth   more
Oracle Database 23ai Brings the Power of AI to Enterprise Data and Applications
AUSTIN, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle AI Vector Search allows documents, images, and relational data that are stored in mission-critical databases to be easily searched based on their conceptual content Generative AI can now be used to ask natural language questions about private data stored in Oracle databases * * * Oracle Database 23ai, the latest release of Oracle's converged database is now  more
Parsons Reports Strong First Quarter 2024 Results
PASADENA, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: * * * Q1 2024 Financial Highlights * Record revenue of $1.5 billion increases 31% year-over-year * Record first quarter organic revenue growth of 29%, including four consecutive quarters with organic growth above 20% * Net loss of $107 million due to a $214 million pre-tax charge related to a partial repurchase of 2025  more
Patricia Evangelista Wins The New York Public Library's 2024 Helen Bernstein Award for Excellence in Journalism
NEW YORK, May 3 (TNSres) -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: The New York Public Library announced today that Patricia Evangelista is the winner of its 2024 Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism for her book Some People Need Killing: A Memoir of Murder in My Country. Patricia Evangelista came of age in the aftermath of a street revolution that forged a new future for the Philippines. Three decades later, faced with mounting inequal  more
Pembina Institute: Second-Last Coal Plant in Alberta is Retired
CALGARY, Alberta, May 3 (TNSres) -- Pembina Institute issued the following statement on May 1, 2024: * * * Scott MacDougall, Director of the Pembina Institute's electricity program, made the following statement in response to Capital Power's Genesee 1 coal-fired power plant announcement. "This marks an important milestone in Alberta's progress to phaseout coal from its energy supply. The retirement of Genesee 1 means there is now only one remaining plant still burning coal in the province, wh  more
People Think They Know More About Stroke Warning Signs Than They Actually Do According to a New MedStar Health Survey
COLUMBIA, Maryland, May 2 (TNSres) -- MedStar Health issued the following news: A survey conducted by MedStar Health found people could be overly confident about their ability to recognize the serious warning signs of someone having a stroke. The national survey of 1000 people found 64% of respondents said they were "confident" about their knowledge of stroke symptoms, but just 23% could name the signs that make up the widely known acronym BEFAST which outlines sudden changes that can be signs   more
Physicians for Human Rights: Landmark Filing at UN Human Rights Committee Accuses Russia of Hospital Bombing in Syria
NEW YORK, May 3 (TNSres) -- Physicians for Human Rights issued the following news release: * * * PHR files expert report in support of the complaint, detailing Russia's "widespread and systematic" attacks on health facilities and workers in Syria * * * A new complaint filed at the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee accuses the Russian government of perpetrating a deliberate and deadly bombardment of a hospital in Syria. If successful, the complaint could mark the first time Russia is  more
POWER OF A NAME: I&M CALLS TO COMMUNITY TO HELP NAME FALCON CHICKS
FORT WAYNE, Indiana, May 2 (TNSres) -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Since 2013, peregrine falcons, Moxie and Jamie, have won over bird enthusiasts around the world. With the addition of four chicks now occupying the nest box, the time has come to name the next falcons to fly the Fort Wayne skies. Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is calling on the community to help vote on the official names for the falcon chicks. With help from the   more
PRRI: New National Data Show Support for Abortion Legality Remains Strong Across Religious and Political Divides
WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSres) -- PRRI (formerly the Public Religion Research Institute) issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: * * * 64% of Americans Say Abortion Should Be Legal in Most or All Cases, with 50-Point Gap Between Republicans and Democrats * * * Today, PRRI is releasing a new survey (https://www.prri.org/research/abortion-views-in-all-50-states-findings-from-prris-2023-american-values-atlas/) examining Americans' attitudes toward the legality of abortion, views on aborti  more
Purdue University Chosen by Indiana Office of Energy Development for Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Study
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 3 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Purdue University has been selected by the Indiana Office of Energy Development (IOED) to research small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) technology and analyze the potential impacts should the technology be deployed in Indiana. This partnership comes following Purdue's selection as the successful respondent to IOED's Request for Proposals for an Indiana-focused SMR study. "The energy transition is on  more
Qorvo Announces Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter Financial Results
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 2 (TNSres) -- Qorvo, a provider of advanced wireless devices, wired and wireless networks and defense radar and communications, issued the following news on May 1, 2024: Qorvo(R) (Nasdaq:QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today announced financial results for the Company's fiscal 2024 fourth quarter ended March 30, 2024. Strategic Highlights * Grew quarterly revenue 49% year-over-year and exceeded the mid-point of revenue guid  more
Queen Mary University of London: Advance in Understanding Spatial Navigation: Walls, Not Floors, Define Space
LONDON, England, May 3 (TNSres) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: New research published in Current Biology sheds light on how animals create and maintain internal spatial maps based on their surroundings. The study, led by Dr Guifen Chen from Queen Mary University of London, delves into the brains of mice navigating a two-dimensional virtual reality (VR) environment, revealing the surprising importance of specific visual cues for building and maintaining spatial ma  more
Rand Issues Commentary to Police1: The Evolution of Protest Policing
SANTA MONICA, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following commentary to Police1 on May 1, 2024: * * * The Evolution of Protest Policing By Bob Harrison Reacting to large-scale unrest throughout the country in recent years, police agencies have refined their action plans, learned either through experience or observation, purchased added safety equipment and supplies, and taken other steps to be ready. Lessons can be learned, but heated political discourse like that seen today on c  more
Rand Issues Commentary to The Cipher Brief: Baltimore Bridge Collapse Is Also a National Security Problem
SANTA MONICA, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following excerpts of a commentary to The Cipher Brief on May 1, 2024: * * * The Baltimore Bridge Collapse Is Also a National Security Problem By Scott Savitz and Michelle D. Ziegler The collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge was a tragic loss of life and one that awakened Americans to the fragility of the maritime transportation system. While this disaster appears to have been purely accidental, adversaries of the United   more
Rand Issues Commentary to The National Interest: Short-Term Gain for Long-Term Pain: Why a North Korea Deal Could Come at a High Price
SANTA MONICA, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following excerpts of a commentary to The National Interest on May 2, 2024: * * * Short-Term Gain for Long-Term Pain: Why a North Korea Deal Could Come at a High Price By Bruce W. Bennett North Korea's increased threats and provocations are leading many U.S. experts to hope that some form of diplomacy will be able to prevent North Korean attacks and especially the North's threatened use of its nuclear weapons. However, negotiators s  more
Rand Issues Commentary to The Telegraph: Here's What Ukraine Needs in Missiles, Shells, and Troops to Win. It's Completely Doable
SANTA MONICA, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following commentary to The Telegraph on May 2, 2024: * * * Here's What Ukraine Needs in Missiles, Shells, and Troops to Win. It's Completely Doable By Michael Bohnert After two years of the Russia-Ukraine war with still no end in sight, NATO members have begun asking what it will take to turn the tide in Ukraine's favor. A discussion paper published by the Estonian Ministry of Defense tallied the materiel likely required. Ukraine   more
Rand Issues Commentary: How the DHS AI Roadmap Could Reach Its Intended Destination
SANTA MONICA, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following commentary on May 2, 2024: * * * How the DHS AI Roadmap Could Reach Its Intended Destination By Katie Wilson, Jody Chin Sing Wong and Eric Landree The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) just released its 2024 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Roadmap (PDF), but for AI applications to enhance operations as the department envisions, the roadmap needs to include real-world testing and experimental efforts. The DHS has pro  more
Red Hat Simplifies Standard Operating Environments Across the Hybrid Cloud With Latest Version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 2 (TNSres) -- Red Hat, a provider of open source software solutions, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Red Hat, Inc., the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today announced the general availability of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4, the latest version of the world's leading enterprise Linux platform. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 brings a wide range of new and enhanced capabilities to better manage the complexity of hybrid cloud computin  more
Rimini Street Announces Fiscal First Quarter 2024 Financial and Operating Results
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 3 (TNSres) -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support, products and services, the leading third-party support provider for Oracle and SAP software, and a Salesforce and AWS partner, today announced results for the fiscal first quarter ended March 31, 2024. Select First Quarter 2024 Financi  more
Royal Institute of British Architects: Government Response to MP Inquiry 'Lacks a Clear Plan' to Tackle Overheating
LONDON, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Royal Institute of British Architects issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: * * * RIBA reacts to the Government's response to recommendations to tackle overheating made in the Environmental Audit Committee's report on 'Heat resilience and sustainable cooling', which included calls based on evidence given by RIBA. * * * Today, Tuesday 30 April 2024, the Government has responded to the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee (EAC)'s repor  more
RTI International: New Report Details Challenges, Disparities Faced by Teachers During COVID-19 Pandemic
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, May 3 (TNSres) -- RTI International issued the following news release: * * * Analysis of federal education data highlights disparities in experience by gender and race * * * A new report from RTI International, a nonprofit research institute, has found that pre-K-12 teachers worked more than desired during the COVID-19 pandemic at higher rates than non-teachers. The report also reveals sharp disparities in the experiences of female, Black and Hispanic   more
Rutgers: As Federal Menthol Ban Languishes, Black Smokers Are Left to the Mercy of Marketers
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 3 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers researchers find tobacco companies' deceptive lobbying and sales activities are rarely perceived by the communities they target * * * By Greg Bruno After decades of deception, Black adults who smoke menthol cigarettes are often unaware of the deceitful ways tobacco companies market their products to them, according to a Rutgers study. "Evidence shows that the tobacco industry engages in  more
Rutgers: The First Class of RBHS (2014) - Where Are They Now?
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 2 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * A brain cancer doctor, a research scientist and other medical professionals share their experiences at the university's unique academic health system * * * By Mike Lucas It's been 10 years since the integration of schools, hospitals, departments and divisions that became Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), a mecca of groundbreaking research, leading educational programs and community   more
Sanofi: Beyfortus Real-World Evidence Published in The Lancet Shows 82% Reduction in Infant RSV Hospitalizations
PARIS, France, May 3 (TNSres) -- Sanofi, a life sciences company, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: * * * * New real-world evidence shows Beyfortus (nirsevimab) substantially reduced RSV lower respiratory tract disease and hospitalizations in infants during the 2023-2024 RSV season, versus no intervention1-6 * Results add to the consistent high efficacy of Beyfortus against medically attended RSV lower respiratory tract disease, shown in the pivotal clinical studies and the ou  more
Save the Children: Gaza - Injured Children Struggling to Recover Amid Decimated Health System After Witnessing Horrific Scenes
WESTPORT, Connecticut, May 2 (TNSres) -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, issued the following news release: In bombed-out Gaza, thousands of child amputees and injured children are struggling to recover without adequate pain relief and devices like wheelchairs, according to Save the Children emergency medical staff, as the looming Rafah incursion threatens to kill and maim more children.   more
SCAI Announces Recipients of 2024 Early Career Research Grants
WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions issued the following news release: * * * Grants provide opportunities for research within interventional cardiology to advance scientific knowledge and impact clinical practice. * * * Today, the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) announced the recipients of the 3rd Annual SCAI Early Career Research Grants. SCAI offers this initiative to support the next generation of interven  more
Social Security I.G.: Report - The Social Security Administration's Failure to Update Payment Records Due to Undetected Marriages Caused Millions in Improper Payments
WOODLAWN, Maryland, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General issued the following news release: The Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report titled, Impact of Undetected Marriages on Social Security Administration Payments, found that SSA did not always take the necessary manual actions to properly update the payment records for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients or Old-Age, Survivors, and Disabili  more
Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions: Gene Therapy Treatment Increasing Body's Signal for New Blood Vessel Growth Shows Promise
LONG BEACH, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: * * * Late-Breaking Science Results Announced at SCAI Scientific Sessions 2024 EXACT Trial Demonstrated Improvements in Exercise Duration, Ischemia, and Decreased Symptoms for Patients with Advanced CAD * * * Final 12-month data from the EXACT trial demonstrates safety and efficacy results for a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) g  more
Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions: Non-Fasting Pre-Procedural Strategy for Cardiac Catheterization Significantly Improved Patient Well-Being and Satisfaction
LONG BEACH, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: * * * Late-Breaking Science Results Announced at SCAI Scientific Sessions 2024 CALORI Trial Demonstrates Positive Results without Compromising Safety * * * New data from the CALORI Cardiac Catheterization trial shows significant improvement in patient well-being and satisfaction without compromising safety after implementation of a liberal   more
Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions: Novel Score System Accurately Identifies Lesions Reducing Risk of PCI Complications
LONG BEACH, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions issued the following news release: * * * Late-Breaking Science Results Announced at SCAI Scientific Sessions 2024 LM V-RESOLVE Presents Potential to Inform Clinical Decision-Making for High-Risk Patients * * * New data demonstrated that a left main (LM) bifurcation-specific novel scoring system (LM V-RESOLVE), based on three simple baseline angiographic findings, could help to rapidly di  more
Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions: Radial Arterial Access Found Superior to Femoral Access in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
LONG BEACH, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions issued the following news release: * * * Late-Breaking Science Results Announced at SCAI Scientific Sessions 2024 New Study Also Reveals Radial Access Procedures Increased More Than 40% Since 2013 in the United States Compared to Femoral Access * * * New data demonstrate the superiority of radial arterial access compared to femoral arterial access for coronary interventions. Findings showe  more
Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions: TAVR Is Associated With Lower In-Hospital Complications in Patients With Aortic Stenosis and Cardiogenic Shock Compared to SAVR
LONG BEACH, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: * * * Late-Breaking Science Results Announced at SCAI Scientific Sessions 2024 Cohort Study Results Show Lower In-Hospital Resource Utilization for TAVR Compared to SAVR * * * A nationwide observational analysis of patients with aortic stenosis (AS) and cardiogenic shock (CS) who underwent transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) or su  more
Springfield College: John 'Jay' Martin '71 Unveils New Book
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- Springfield College issued the following news: Springfield College alumnus John "Jay" Martin '71 is the winningest men's soccer coach in all NCAA divisions with more than 750 wins. His excellence over four decades is second to none, and he offers the secret to his success in his recent book, Lessons From The Best Coach, Develop A Winning Culture That Lasts. A native of Hingham, Mass., Martin played men's soccer and earned All-American honors in me  more
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Unraveling the Roles of Non-Coding DNA Explains Childhood Cancer's Resistance to Chemotherapy
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 2 (TNSres) -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: * * * Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have discovered non-coding genetic variants contributing to chemotherapy resistance in acute lymphoblastic leukemia. * * * St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have identified specific DNA variants in the non-coding regions of the genome contributing to chemotherapy resistance in acute lymphoblastic  more
State Higher Education Executive Officers Association: Postsecondary Data System Privacy and Funding Focus of New Strong Foundations Report
BOULDER, Colorado, May 3 (TNSres) -- The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association issued the following news: In a new report, the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) examines the ongoing efforts and challenges states have in safeguarding and sustaining their postsecondary student unit record systems (PSURSs). PSURSs are the primary means for states to collect data and analyze student progress, completions, and outcomes. For more than 50 years, state high  more
Stretchable E-Skin Could Give Robots Human-Level Touch Sensitivity
AUSTIN, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: A first-ever stretchy electronic skin could equip robots and other devices with the same softness and touch sensitivity as human skin, opening up new possibilities to perform tasks that require a great deal of precision and control of force. The new stretchable e-skin, developed by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin, solves a major bottleneck in the emerging technology. Existing e-skin tec  more
SUNY's University at Albany: New USDA Funding Supports Color-Changing Salmonella Testing Kit
ALBANY, New York, May 3 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: By Erin Frick Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause serious illness in humans, resulting in an estimated 1.35 million infections, 26,500 hospitalizations and 420 deaths in the U.S. each year, according to the CDC. Most salmonella infections are the result of consuming contaminated food, with poultry, dairy products, eggs and produce being common culprits. Since many of th  more
SUNY-Fredonia: Echevarria Wins Sigma Xi Second Place Award for Research
FREDONIA, New York, May 3 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: Rachel Echevarria, a senior from Fredonia, NY, majoring in Environmental Sciences and Geology, won second place (and a cash prize) in the undergraduate division at the virtual conference, the 2024 Sigma Xi Student Research Showcase, presented by the scientific research honor society. Her virtual poster, "An Ontogenetic Study of Clam Shrimp Using SEM Imagery," detailed the Fredonia   more
Swansea University: New Study to Explore Whether Omega-3 Supplements Can Boost Children's Brain Development
SWANSEA, Wales, May 3 (TNSres) -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Swansea University researchers are exploring the influence that omega-3 supplements can have on children's behaviour, mood, and mental wellbeing, as part of a pioneering study with implications for health and education. * * * Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish and seafood are essential for proper brain function and development in children. As the body can't reliably make these, they must be supplied through   more
TechTarget to Speak at Forrester B2B Summit With Broadvoice on How to Build a Better Revenue Waterfall Fueled by Intent Data
NEWTON, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- TechTarget, a provider of data-driven marketing services to business-to-business technology vendors, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: TechTarget, Inc. (Nasdaq: TTGT), the global leader in B2B technology purchase intent data and services today announced that it will be presenting a case study with Broadvoice live at Forrester B2B Summit - "How Broadvoice is Building its Revenue Waterfall Fueled by Intent". Featuring Malachi Threadgill, fo  more
Temple Health: Temple University Hospital - Main Campus and Temple University Hospital - Jeanes Campus Each Earn Leapfrog Safety Grade 'A' in Latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade Report
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 2 (TNSres) -- Temple Health, an academic health system that says it is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education, issued the following news: Temple University Hospital - Main Campus and Temple University Hospital - Jeanes Campus have been nationally recognized as among the safest hospitals in the U.S. by each earning a Safety Grade 'A' from Leapfrog in the latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade Report (http  more
Texas A&M University: Rising Mercury Levels May Contribute to Declining Steller Sea Lion Populations
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: By Rachel Knight A team of researchers from Texas A&M University and beyond has made a surprising discovery about rising mercury levels in Steller sea lion pups that may have detrimental effects on the endangered species. The team's decade-long effort to study mercury in Steller sea lions in the Aleutian Islands -- the strip of islands stretching between Russia and Alaska and separating the Bering Sea a  more
Texas A&M University: Shining a Light on Untapped Lunar Resources
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: By Alyssa Schaechinger Near the moon's south pole lies a 13-mile wide, 2.5-mile-deep crater known as Shackleton, named for Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton. Shackleton -- and craters like it -- may contain untapped resources that can be accessed with lunar mining. Solar energy is the optimal energy source to power lunar mining since it does not need to be transported from Earth, but rather is beamed   more
Texas A&M University: VMBS Researcher Elected to National Academy of Sciences
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: By Courtney Price A professor in the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). Dr. William Murphy -- the James E. Womack University Professor of Genetics in the Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences (VIBS) -- is one of 144 new members and the only faculty member from Texas A&M elected during this cycle. T  more
TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY: PUBLIC RELEASE OF SPP/APR LEA REPORTS PUBLISHED ON THE TEA WEBSITE
AUSTIN, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on May 2, 2024: * * * Subject: Public Release of SPP/APR LEA Reports Published on the TEA Website Category: SPP/APR Public Reporting Requirement Next Steps: Share with appropriate Local Educational Agency (LEA) and Education Service Center (ESC) staff The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is committed to transparency and accountability for public education. In accordance with t  more
Texas Education Agency: Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System Updates for Appraisers and Trainers
AUSTIN, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on May 2, 2024: * * * Subject: Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System (T-TESS) Updates for Appraisers and Trainers Category: Teacher Appraisal Next Steps: Determine need for the optional implementation of Alternate Domain I rubric for lesson internalization and ensure appraisers complete appropriate training. The purpose of this communication is to provide school system  more
Three QUT Researchers Awarded NHMRC Investigator Grants
BRISBANE, Australia, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: QUT is celebrating the awarding of $6,189,180 in National Health and Medical Research Council Investigator Grants for three researchers. The recipients are: Professor Kirill Alexandrov, from the School of Biology and Environmental Science, has been awarded a $2,981,630 NHMRC Investigator Grant. Professor Alexandrov, who is the Professor of Synthetic Biology, received the grant for the pr  more
Trinity College: Class of 2023 Alumni See Early Success After Graduation, Survey Finds
HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 3 (TNSres) -- Trinity College issued the following news: As the Class of 2024 prepares to graduate this month, Trinity College's Career and Life Design Center is celebrating the post-Trinity successes of last year's graduates. A "first destinations" survey of the members of Trinity's Class of 2023 found a 96.3 percent total placement rate, which includes alumni who are employed full-time or part-time, continuing their education, serving in the military, or volunteeri  more
Two N.C. A&T Journalism Students Named Inaugural HBCU Science Journalism Fellows at MIT
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 3 (TNSres) -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: Two juniors in North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's Journalism and Mass Communication Department, Christen Davis and Steven Matthews Jr., have been selected as inaugural HBCU (historically Black college or university) Science Journalism Fellows at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Davis, an Honors College multimedia major fro  more
UAH Researcher's Paper is Cited in New FTC Ruling Banning Noncompete Agreements for Entrepreneurs Nationwide
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a ruling banning most noncompete agreements (https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/noncompete-rule.pdf) (NCA) nationwide which cites a paper co-authored by a researcher at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). Dr. Ege Can in the College of Business at UAH, a part of the University of Alabama System, studied the impact of NCAs  more
UC San Diego Professors Join Prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences
LA JOLLA, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Michelle Franklin and Christine Clark Two University of California San Diego faculty members have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences: Stephan Haggard, distinguished research professor of political science at UC San Diego's School of Global Policy and Strategy, and Kenneth Intriligator, distinguished professor of physics. Founded in 1780, by John Ada  more
UC San Diego Researchers Honored as Prebys Research Heroes
LA JOLLA, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Jade Griffin Three University of California San Diego researchers have been named Prebys Research Heroes by the San Diego-based Conrad Prebys Foundation. Stephanie Fraley, Marygorret Obonyo and Daniela Valdez-Jasso have received grants of $500,000 each to support their research focused on advancing health care and medical discoveries. The Prebys Foundation launched the Pr  more
UC-Riverside: Positive Climate Boosts High School Grades, Study Finds
RIVERSIDE, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * The UCR study also found that a strong sense of ethnic identity contributed to better self-esteem * * * A study led by a UC Riverside graduate student has found that Latino high school students achieve higher grades when they perceive a more positive school climate and when they have a stronger sense of self-esteem. Published in the Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, th  more
UC-Riverside: Webb Telescope Probably Didn't Find Life on an Exoplanet - Yet
RIVERSIDE, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Claims of biosignature gas detection were premature * * * Recent reports of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope finding signs of life on a distant planet understandably sparked excitement. A new study challenges this finding, but also outlines how the telescope might verify the presence of the life-produced gas. The UC Riverside study, published in the Astrophysical Journal   more
UC-San Diego: Fighting AI Fire With ML Firepower
LA JOLLA, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Kimberley Clementi Fake robocalls during elections. The voice of a public figure appropriated to hawk products. Pictures altered to mislead the public. From social media posts to celebrity voices, the trustworthiness of AI-generated content is under fire. So here's the burning question: how do we stamp out harmful or undesirable content without dampening innovation? Compu  more
UC-San Diego: Science Has an AI Problem. This Group Says They Can Fix It.
LA JOLLA, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Christine Clark AI holds the potential to help doctors find early markers of disease and accelerate research on other important scientific advances. But a growing body of evidence has revealed deep flaws in how machine learning is used in science, a problem that has swept through dozens of fields and implicated thousands of erroneous papers. Now an interdisciplinary team   more
UC-San Diego: Soft Robots, Tough Problems
LA JOLLA, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Ioana Patringenaru Robots that can assist physicians during surgery. Robots that can swim. Robots that can grip delicate objects. These were some of the demonstrations on display at Robosoft, the biggest conference in the field of soft robotics, this year. The conference was organized by two faculty members at the University of California San Diego, Mike Tolley and Nick G  more
UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Calls for Canada and the US to Decommission Enbridge's Line 5 Pipeline
WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Center for International Environmental Law posted the following news: On April 26, the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) once again called on Canada and the US to decommission Line 5. In its report (https://social.desa.un.org/sites/default/files/Webpage_Unedited-version_UNPFII_2024_NoCopy.pdf), the UNPFII included the following recommendation: "The Permanent Forum reiterates that the Enbridge Line 5 oil pipeline jeopardizes the Grea  more
UNDP: As War in Gaza Enters Seventh Month, 1.74M More Palestinians Will Be Pushed Into Poverty Across State of Palestine According to United Nations Assessment
AMMAN, Jordan, May 3 (TNSres) -- The United Nations Development Programme issued the following news on May 1, 2024: Amman & New York -- As the war in Gaza approaches its seventh month, the poverty rate in the State of Palestine continues to escalate, reaching 58.4 percent, thrusting nearly 1.74 million additional people into poverty, as the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) sustains a staggering plunge by 26.9 percent--a loss of US$7.1 billion from a 2023 no-war baseline--according to new estimates   more
Universities Space Research Association: Universities Space Research Association Elects Three Universities to the Association
COLUMBIA, Maryland, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Universities Space Research Association issued the following news release: Three distinguished institutions--the University of Notre Dame, the University of Texas at San Antonio, and the University of Padua, Italy--recently joined the ranks of the prestigious Universities Space Research Association (USRA). Following their election by USRA's existing university members, these institutions were formally inducted into the Association on March 22, 2024, bol  more
University College London: Decline in Cigarettes Smoked Per Day in England is Stalling
LONDON, England, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news: A decade-long decline in the number of cigarettes a smoker has per day has stalled, with some people actually smoking more, according to a new study by UCL researchers. Researchers found that the average person who smokes dropped from smoking 14 cigarettes per day in January 2008 to 11 cigarettes per day in October 2019. But the number hasn't budged since. And people who smoke daily are getting through   more
University of Arkansas-Little Rock: Graduating Public History Student Preserves Arkansas Heritage With Innovative Website Project
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: By Angelita Faller A graduating UA Little Rock student is sharing his love of history with the creation of a website that documents historic preservation efforts in Arkansas. Armando Arellano, of Little Rock, is graduating May 11 with a master's degree in public history. With unwavering dedication and a passion for heritage conservation, Arellano has built a comprehensive website cataloging historic  more
University of Bristol Scientist Leading Charge to Help UK Achieve 'Net Zero' Wins Prestigious Fellowship
BRISTOL, England, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * A University of Bristol physicist, who is training the next generation of nuclear scientists to meet future energy needs more sustainably, has been awarded a research fellowship. * * * Dr Tomas Martin is among the new group of eight Senior Research Fellows announced today by The Royal Academy of Engineering, which will help take the UK further on the road to becoming carbon neutral. The fi  more
University of Bristol: New Study Sheds Light on the Debate Surrounding Two Types of Shoulder Replacement Surgery for Osteoarthritis
BRISTOL, England, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * A new study has provided valuable insights into the ongoing debate surrounding two types of shoulder replacement surgery: reverse total shoulder replacement and anatomical total shoulder replacement as a treatment for patients with osteoarthritis. * * * The research, led by the University of Oxford and involving researchers from the University of Bristol, has found that reverse total should  more
University of British Columbia: AI Can Tell If a Patient Battling Cancer Needs Mental Health Support
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of British Columbia issued the following news: Researchers at UBC and BC Cancer have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that can accurately predict if a person receiving cancer care will require mental health services during their treatment journey. The AI uses natural language processing and advanced neural networks to analyze an oncologist's notes from their first consultation appointment with a patient. While thes  more
University of California/LLNL Joint Workshop Sparks Crucial Dialogue on AI Safety
LIVERMORE, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: Representatives from the Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories, academia and industry convened recently at the University of California Livermore Collaboration Center (UCLCC) for a workshop aimed at aligning strategies for ensuring safe artificial intelligence (AI). The daylong event, attended by dozens of AI researchers, included keynote speech  more
University of Copenhagen: Young Researcher Has Created a Sensor That Detects Errors in MRI Scans
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news: * * * Quantum Sensing Hvidovre Hospital has the world's first prototype of a sensor capable of detecting errors in MRI scans using laser light and gas. The new sensor, developed by a young researcher at the University of Copenhagen and Hvidovre Hospital, can thereby do what is impossible for current electrical sensors - and hopefully pave the way for MRI scans that are better, cheaper and faster. *   more
University of Exeter: Bigger Brains Allow Cliff-Nesting Seagull Species to Survive and Thrive in Urban Environments
EXETER, England, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: Seagull species that have bigger brains are more likely to nest on coastal cliffs and may also be better adapted to breed in urban environments such as on the roofs of buildings. New research has found that more than half of cliff-nesting gull species have been recorded as nesting in towns and cities, compared to just 11% of those that do not, and these species have bigger brains than their non-cliff-nesting  more
University of Exeter: NASA's Webb Telescope Maps Weather on Planet 280 Light-Years Away
EXETER, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: Researchers have successfully used NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to map the weather on the hot gas-giant exoplanet WASP-43 b. The international collaboration, which included Professor Nathan Mayne from the University of Exeter, used precise brightness measurements over a broad spectrum of mid-infrared light, combined with 3D climate models and previous observations from other telescopes, to map the weath  more
University of Minnesota: Researchers Create New Chemical Compound to Solve 120-Year-Old Problem
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release: For the first time, researchers in the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering (CSE) created a highly reactive chemical compound that eluded scientists for more than 120 years. The discovery, published in Science, could lead to new drug treatments, safer agricultural products and better electronics. For decades, researchers investigated molecules called N-heteroarenes, wh  more
University of Northern Iowa: 2024 Mary Ann Bolton Undergraduate Research Award Winners
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release: The Mary Ann Bolton Undergraduate Research Award is given to students who demonstrate excellence in library research conducted for an undergraduate paper or project carried out under the guidance of a UNI faculty member or mentor. Congratulations to the following students for their hard work and dedication to undergraduate research. Their projects can be found on the UNI ScholarWorks site and  more
University of Plymouth: Ensuring Health Technology Works for Older People
PLYMOUTH, England, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * A new toolkit has been designed to help developers consider accessibility * * * Technology has been proven to positively impact health and wellbeing - specifically, assistive technologies, virtual reality, virtual social gatherings and apps that support getting together for social activities. But, with an ageing population, how can we ensure these technologies are accessible and appealing to ol  more
University of Portsmouth: More Efficient Ways to Monitor Patient Vital Signs Developed in NHS Hospitals
PORTSMOUTH, England, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: A study has investigated the protocols used by hospitals to check patient vital signs, in an effort to free up nursing time. Investigators have published the findings of a four-year study looking at how often hospital patients should have their vital signs monitored by staff. The research, led by the University of Portsmouth, was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) i  more
University of Salford Acoustics Co-Organises the Next VCCA Conference
GREATER MANCHESTER, England, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Salford issued the following news: A major acoustics virtual conference coming this summer is being co-organised by the University of Salford. Bringing together researchers from all around the world and taking place on Thursday 20th June and Friday 21st June, the Virtual Conference on Computational Audiology (VCCA) aims to promote discussions and research into audiology, hearing and technology. The two main themes of this year's   more
University of Southampton: More Efficient Ways Developed to Monitor Patient Vital Signs
SOUTHAMPTON, England, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: A new study has investigated the protocols used by hospitals to check patient vital signs, aiming to provide the evidence needed to understand how often checks should be made. Investigators from the University of Portsmouth, working with the University of Southampton, have published the findings of the four year project in the Health and Social Care Delivery Research journal. The research has been  more
University of Southampton: Mystery Behind Huge Opening in Antarctic Sea Ice Solved
SOUTHAMPTON, England, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: Researchers have discovered the missing piece of the puzzle behind a rare opening in the sea ice around Antarctica, which was nearly twice the size of Wales and occurred during the winters of 2016 and 2017. A study published today [1 May 2024] in Science Advances reveals a key process that had eluded scientists as to how the opening, called a polynya, was able to form and persist for several weeks.  more
University of Technology Sydney: Every Breath You Take - the Journey of Inhaled Plastic Particles
SYDNEY, Australia, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: With recent studies having established the presence of nano and microplastic particles in the respiratory systems of both human and bird populations, a new University of Technology Sydney (UTS) study has modelled what happens when people breathe in different kinds of plastic particles and where they end up. Led by Senior Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering Dr Suvash Saha, the UTS research team ha  more
University of Technology Sydney: New Global Care Standards to Help Those Living With Advanced Cancer
SYDNEY, Australia, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: In the past, advanced or metastatic cancers were rapidly fatal, however with new treatments people with these cancers can now survive for a long time, sometimes many years. They have unique and complex care needs but because they usually can't be cured, and do not yet need palliative care, they can often be overlooked. An international consortium, led by Associate Professor Nicolas Hart (lead au  more
University of Western Australia: Grants Help Researchers Bring Discoveries to Life
PERTH, Australia, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news: Six projects at The University of Western Australia have received more than $10.6 million in Federal Government funding to improve sleep, address skin conditions, develop clinical care for autistic children, better understand and treat diseases, and create a support system for premature babies. The research has been funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council's Investigator Grants   more
University of Witwatersrand: CHAMPS Receives Grant to Study Causes of Death in Adults With HIV in Africa
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news: New grant will enable Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) Network to leverage laboratory capacity and partnerships in Africa. A new grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will allow the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) network to leverage its laboratory capacity and partnerships in Africa to identify and document causes of death  more
UPenn Perelman School of Medicine: Organ Transplant Drug May Slow Alzheimer's Disease Progression in Individuals With Seizures
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: Protein imbalances that increase brain cell excitability may explain why individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD) who also experience seizures demonstrate more rapid cognitive decline than those who do not experience seizures. These imbalances may be present in the brains of individuals before the onset of AD symptoms.The new findings, from a research te  more
UPenn School of Arts & Sciences: Educate to Empower Aims to Break Down Barriers to Breast Cancer Screenings
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: Black women are 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women. Understanding this gap and its relationship to the historical and ongoing treatment of Black and Brown women in medicine has been the focus of Penn fourth-years Simran Rajpal and Gauthami Moorkanat. Those stark statistics have driven their work toward breaking down the barriers to breast c  more
UPenn School of Arts & Sciences: Uplifting Filipino Communities Abroad and at Home
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: As many Penn students were finishing final exams or heading home for winter break last December, Vernon Wells was instead flying into Manila, then taking a 3-hour bus ride to the city of Olongapo, catching a cab to the municipality of Morong, and finally hitching a motorbike ride to the village of Sitio Kanawan, all to engage in fieldwork with the Ayta Magbukun tri  more
UT-MD Anderson Cancer Center: Increasing Doses of Varenicline or Nicotine Replacement Helps Persistent Smokers Quit
HOUSTON, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: * * * Trial finds smokers who previously tried to quit and failed had greater cessation success if their treatment plan doses were increased or, in some cases, altered * * * For most smokers, quitting on the first attempt is likely to be unsuccessful, but a new study from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found patients were more likely to qu  more
UT-Southwestern Medical Center: Combined Therapy Makes Headway for Liver Cancer
DALLAS, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: A drug that targets a protein known as phosphatidylserine boosted the response rate for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients receiving immunotherapy without compromising their safety, according to results of a phase two clinical trial conducted by UT Southwestern Medical Center. The findings, published in Nature Communications, show the potential benefits of augmenting immu  more
UTA Scientists Test for Quantum Nature of Gravity
ARLINGTON, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Research at the south pole studied the mysterious quantum structure of space and time * * * Einstein's theory of general relativity explains that gravity is caused by a curvature of the directions of space and time. The most familiar manifestation of this is the Earth's gravity, which keeps us on the ground and explains why balls fall to the floor and individuals have weight   more
Utrecht University: To 'Bend the Curve' of Biodiversity Loss, Nature Recovery Must Be Integrated Across All Sectors
UTRECHT, Netherlands, May 3 (TNSres) -- Utrecht University issued the following news: The alarming rates of biodiversity loss worldwide have made clear that the classical way of governing biodiversity recovery based on protected areas and programmes for the protection of endangered species is not enough. To tackle this, almost 200 countries committed to the active 'mainstreaming' or integration of biodiversity targets into policies and plans across relevant sectors. However, new research led by  more
UVA Health: Adding AI to Artificial Pancreas Enhances Efficiency, Study Finds
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 3 (TNSres) -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: Adding advanced artificial intelligence to an artificial pancreas regulating type 1 diabetes is safe and improves the system's efficiency, a first-of-its-kind study from the University of Virginia Center for Diabetes Technology has found. In the new study, UVA researchers compared an advanced experimental artificial pancreas system - which automatically monitors and regulates blood sug  more
VUB Research Saves Lives on the Road Through Innovative Blind Spot Sensors
BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 3 (TNSres) -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: The number of fatal traffic accidents involving vulnerable road users in Flanders grew by 10% in 2023 from the previous year. The total of 136 victims is a record, and includes a growing number of accidents related to lorries' blind spots. Safer vehicles are crucial if this alarming tide is to be turned. To tackle the challenge, eXia, a spin-off of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), and im  more
Wake Forest University School of Medicine Approved for $1 Million in PCORI Funding for Patient Subgroup Discovery Study
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, May 2 (TNSres) -- Wake Forest School of Medicine issued the following news release: Clinical trials provide valuable information to health care providers on the average effect of treatment through the comparison of treated and control groups that are balanced (similar) on important variables. While this comparison yields insights on the average treatment effect, results may not apply equally to all patients. Certain subgroups may have better or worse outcomes base  more
Weight-Loss Surgery Before Kidney Transplantation Improves Health and Eligibility of Patients With Obesity and Renal Failure, Mayo Clinic Study Finds
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy promotes relatively rapid weight loss, reduces obesity-related health issues and improves eligibility for kidney transplantation for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease and obesity, according to new research from Mayo Clinic. Patients with advanced chronic kidney failure and severe obesity often are not considered for kidney transplantation, but according to a st  more
Wilderness Society-Australia: Conservationists Announce Support for Southwest Dark Sky Sanctuary in Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area
HOBART, Australia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Wilderness Society-Australia issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Today conservationists in Lutruwita / Tasmania have declared their support for a Dark Sky Sanctuary within the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area in the south west of the state. The Sanctuary, if established, would end light pollution in the region, providing significant benefits for the environment and wildlife as well as the cultural values of the area. The Southwest   more
WILDLIFE SOCIETY: A SOUND FUTURE FOR BIRDS STARTS BEFORE BIRTH
BETHESDA, Maryland, May 3 (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: * * * Traffic noise can impact birds before they've even hatched * * * Traffic noise can affect birds even before they're hatched, researchers found. In a study published in Science, researchers found that even moderate levels of   more
Wisconsin Sea Grant Staff Contribute to Special 'Oceanography' Journal Issue
MADISON, Wisconsin, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute issued the following news: Sea Grant research and outreach projects took center stage in the latest issue of "Oceanography," the official journal of The Oceanography Society. Published yesterday, the issue features 36 articles contributed by Sea Grant authors across 29 programs and the National Sea Grant Office. "Sea Grant's success and impact continues to rely on the power of collaboration," said Jonathan Pe  more
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: For Microscopic Organisms, Ocean Currents Act as 'Expressway' to Deeper Depths, Study Finds
WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution issued the following news release: * * * New research shows how tiny plant-like organisms hitch a ride on ocean currents to reach darker and deeper depths, where they impact carbon cycling and microbial dynamics in the subtropical oceans. * * * Some of the ocean's tiniest organisms get swept into underwater currents that act as a conduit that shuttles them from the sunny surface to deeper, darker depths where t  more
Woodstock Institute: Statement - Illinois Senate Passes Bill to Protect Small Businesses
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 3 (TNSres) -- Woodstock Institute issued the following statement on May 2, 2024: * * * Today, the Illinois Senate passed SB 2234, the Small Business Financing Transparency Act. The following is a statement from Jane Doyle, Senior Regulatory Policy Associate at Woodstock Institute: "Today's passage of SB 2234 by the Illinois Senate marks a significant step forward in our ongoing efforts to promote transparency and fairness in small business lending. Under this bill, smal  more
World Intellectual Property Report 2024: Making Innovation Policy Work for Growth and Development
GENEVA, Switzerland, May 3 (TNSres) -- The United Nations World Intellectual Property Organization issued the following news release: A new WIPO report probes the intersection of human innovation, economic diversification and industrial policy and finds that the key to sustainable growth for countries is to focus policy making on developing local innovation capabilities. The biennial World Intellectual Property Report (WIPR) "Making Innovation Policy Work for Development" documents a recent re  more
2024 Research and Innovation Awards Highlights Excellence Across Queen Mary University of London
LONDON, England, May 3 (TNSres) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Queen Mary's second annual Research and Innovation Awards highlights excellence across the University, from star early career researchers to impacts in policy, industry and climate action * * * "The Awards demonstrate the incredible breadth of Queen Mary's research excellence and the many profound ways our innovation is changing our world for the better", said Professor Andrew Livingston, Vice  more
3 From MIT Named 2024-25 Goldwater Scholars
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Undergraduates Ben Lou, Srinath Mahankali, and Kenta Suzuki, whose research explores math and physics, are honored for their academic excellence. * * * By Leah Campbell, School of Science MIT students Ben Lou, Srinath Mahankali, and Kenta Suzuki have been selected to receive Barry Goldwater Scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year. They are among just 438 recipients from  more
Android Co-Founder, a UMass Lowell Alum, To Receive Honorary Degree at 2024 Commencement
LOWELL, Massachusetts, May 3 -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news release: Android co-founder Rich Miner, a three-time UMass Lowell graduate whose generosity launched the university's school of computer science in his name, will receive an honorary degree from the institution during a weekend of Commencement exercises at the university's Tsongas Center beginning Friday, May 10, and closing Saturday, May 11. Keynote speakers at each of three ceremonies - th  more
Barna Saha Celebrated as Harry E. Gruber Endowed Chair at UC San Diego
LA JOLLA, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Katie E. Ismael Barna Saha, a computer scientist at University of California San Diego who spearheads a new $10 million multi-university research institute to tackle problems in theoretical foundations of data science, was honored this week as the Harry E. Gruber Professor of Computer Science and Information Technologies Endowed Chair. Saha, who joined the Computer Scienc  more
Columbia: Truman Scholars, NSF Fellowships, National Academy of Sciences Elections, WNBA Draft, and More
NEW YORK, May 3 -- Columbia University issued the following news: Columbia News produces a monthly newsletter (subscribe here!) and article series featuring a roundup of awards and milestones that Columbia faculty, staff, and students have received in recent days. In this edition, you'll find awards and milestones from March 21 to May 1, 2024. If you have an accomplishment you'd like to be considered for inclusion, please email newsteam@columbia.edu with your name, title, school, department,   more
Columbus State University: Faculty, Staff Honored During Annual Awards Program
COLUMBUS, Georgia, May 3 -- Columbus State University issued the following news: More than a dozen faculty and staff were honored with individual awards during Columbus State University's 2024 Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony on April 30. The annual awards are organized around the university's six core values of excellence, creativity, engagement, sustainability, inclusion and servant leadership. Honorees included: Dr. Joshua Brooks, Excellence in Online Teaching Award. Brooks is an assoc  more
Computing Catalyst Working Group to shape expanded computing resources and capabilities to advance university-wide research
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 2 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt's new Computing Catalyst Working Group will gather input from faculty and staff leaders on how to strategically expand the university's computing resources and shape the university's future in computing, AI and data science. The working group will focus on identifying computing resources such as hardware and software, staffing and personnel, and programs and services needed to spur a new wave of discove  more
Ford School of Public Policy: Bold Challenges Awards $700K for Eight Research Teams
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Eight interdisciplinary teams from across the University of Michigan have received more than $700,000 from the Bold Challenges' Accelerate Program to explore innovative research projects that address a wide range of societal challenges ranging from housing shortages to organ failure. Environmental political scientist Arun Agrawal is the principal investigator for a project  more
Four Texas A&M Former Students Honored by the College of Engineering
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 3 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By David Holt The Texas A&M University College of Engineering honored four former students during the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Awards Banquet, held on April 18. The Outstanding Alumni Honor Awards and the Outstanding Young Alumni Honor Awards are the highest honors given by the college, recognizing both the personal and professional accomplishments of the awardees. The recipient of the Out  more
From Infant Care and Virtual Reality to Art Preservation and Submarines, VCU Engineering Students Show Off Their Creative Problem-Solving
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 3 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Leila Ugincius For the past year, seniors in Virginia Commonwealth University's College of Engineering have been working to make the world a better place for humankind. Whether assembling a wheelchair-lifting system, constructing a hybrid bike for veterans with limited mobility or exploring safe human-industrial robot collaboration, the senior class unveiled their research projects on April 2  more
Gaming Laboratories International Promotes Andrea Bossard to Senior Director, Engineering
LAKEWOOD, New Jersey, May 3 -- Gaming Laboratories International, a provider of quality land-based, lottery and iGaming testing and assessment services, issued the following news release: Gaming Laboratories International (GLI(R)) has promoted Andrea Bossard to Senior Director of Engineering. In her new role, she will focus on maximizing the customer experience and optimizing GLI's delivery for many land-based suppliers, regulators, and operators globally. She began her career at GLI in 2006 w  more
JBU Construction Management Students Awarded Top Position in Ethics Competition
SILOAM SPRINGS, Arkansas, May 3 -- John Brown University issued the following news release: The JBU Construction Management team was awarded the top position in the written report category of the virtual Ethics competition hosted by the American Institute of Constructors on April 12. The JBU ethics team also secured third place in the oral presentation segment. The ethics team members were junior Bryce O'Dell, sophomore Amanda Riedy, junior Benjamin Vaughn and junior Nick Ware. During the eve  more
Marina Artuso, Qinru Qiu Named Distinguished Professors
SYRACUSE, New York, May 2 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Marina Artuso, professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Qinru Qiu, professor of electrical engineering and computer science in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, have been named Distinguished Professors. The distinction is one of the University's highest honors, given to faculty whose exemplary teaching and research have advanced the academic mission. The designation was recently appro  more
Miami University: 12 TCPL Faculty Promoted to Teaching, Clinical Professors, and Lecturers
OXFORD, Ohio, May 2 -- Miami University issued the following news: The promotion of 12 TCPL faculty to associate or senior teaching professor, lecturer, or clinical professor was recently announced by the office of the provost at Miami University. "My sincere congratulations to our TCPL colleagues who have achieved promotion. We are so fortunate to have such talented, dedicated faculty at Miami," said Elizabeth Mullenix, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. They join 44  more
Missouri S&T Commencement Speakers Announced
ROLLA, Missouri, May 3 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: More than 1,100 Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates will be awarded degrees during three upcoming ceremonies. Dr. Kim Colter, a community hospitalist for Mercy, will speak at the May 10 ceremony for Ph.D. graduates. Robert "Bob" Clark, founder of Clayco, will speak at both May 11 ceremonies. All three ceremonies will be held at the Gale Bullman Building, 10th Street and Bishop  more
MIT: Francis Fan Lee, Former Professor and Interdisciplinary Speech Processing Inventor, Dies
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The former EECS professor and RLE affiliate helped to develop a machine that read text out loud and won an Emmy for work on subtly speeding up film and audio without a noticeable loss of pitch. * * * By Jane Halpern, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Francis Fan Lee '50, SM '51, PhD '66, a former professor of MIT's Department of Electrical Engineerin  more
MIT: Natural Language Boosts LLM Performance in Coding, Planning, Robotics
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Three neurosymbolic methods help language models find better abstractions within natural language, then use those representations to execute complex tasks. * * * By Alex Shipps, MIT CSAIL Large language models (LLMs) are becoming increasingly useful for programming and robotics tasks, but for more complicated reasoning problems, the gap between these systems and humans lo  more
MIT: Science Communication Competition Brings Research Into the Real World
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 30 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * "We need more scientists who can explain their work clearly, explain science to the public, and help us build a science-literate world." * * * By Amanda Cornwall, MIT Career Advising and Professional Development Laurence Willemet remembers countless family dinners where curious faces turned to her with shades of the same question: "What is it, exactly, that you do with  more
MIT: Studies in Empathy and Analytics
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Senior James Simon wants to effect change in two ways: by quantifying societal issues and working directly with disadvantaged communities. * * * By Angelina Parrillo, MIT News correspondent Upon the advice of one of his soccer teammates, James Simon enrolled in 14.73 (The Challenge of World Poverty) as a first-year student to fulfill a humanities requirement. He went from  more
MITdesignX and MISTI in Dubai
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 30 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The Institute's "mind and hand" ethos has found a home in the United Arab Emirates. * * * By Maria Iacobo, School of Architecture and Planning MIT has nurtured and celebrated its entrepreneurial culture for decades, with programs and courses supporting innovative startups. MITdesignX -- the venture accelerator founded in 2016 in the School of Architecture and Planning (  more
New NSF grant targets large language models and generative AI, exploring how they work and implications for societal impacts
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced a grant of $9 million to Northeastern University for research to investigate how large language models (LLMs) and generative AI operate, focusing on the computing process called deep inference and AI's long-term societal impacts. The research seeks to establish a National Deep Inference Fabric (NDIF), a collaborative research platform. The goal is  more
Ohio State: With Huge Patient Dataset, AI Accurately Predicts Treatment Outcomes
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 2 (TNSres) -- Ohio State University issued the following news on May 1, 2024: * * * New model compares drug effectiveness - without a clinical trial * * * Scientists have designed a new artificial intelligence model that emulates randomized clinical trials at determining the treatment options most effective at preventing stroke in people with heart disease. The model was front-loaded with de-identified data on millions of patients gleaned from health care claims informat  more
Rep. Spanberger Announces Launch of Annual Congressional App Challenge for Seventh District STEM Students
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger today invited middle and high school students in Virginia's Seventh District to compete in the annual Congressional App Challenge. As of today, registration for this year's competition is now open. The competition is an annual opportunity for students in participating congressional districts across the country to get hands-on practice with coding and computer  more
Stretchable E-Skin Could Give Robots Human-Level Touch Sensitivity
AUSTIN, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: A first-ever stretchy electronic skin could equip robots and other devices with the same softness and touch sensitivity as human skin, opening up new possibilities to perform tasks that require a great deal of precision and control of force. The new stretchable e-skin, developed by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin, solves a major bottleneck in the emerging technology. Existing e-skin tec  more
Strickland Launches 2024 Congressional App Challenge
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Washington, issued the following news release: Lacey, WA - Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced the start of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in Washington's 10th District. "I am pleased to announce the 2024 Congressional App Challenge to encourage student's involvement in STEM education across our District," said Strickland. "I have been impressed with the thoughtful and helpful apps f  more
Student Entrepreneurs Competed for a Chance at $72,000 in Prizes at Innovate@BU's New Venture Night
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 2 -- Boston University issued the following news on April 30, 2024: By Melina Nguyen Last Thursday night, almost 400 students, local entrepreneurs, and members of the Boston University community attended Innovator's Night, Innovate@BU's marquee event, at the George Sherman Union Metcalf Ballroom. The 10 finalists in the New Venture Competition delivered live pitches on stage for a chance to win part of the $72,000 in prizes for their budding business. Almost 140 tea  more
Top Results for the University of Bayreuth in the CHE Ranking
BAYREUTH, Germany, May 3 -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: The University of Bayreuth continues to be one of the top universities in Germany. In the latest ranking by the Center for Higher Education Development (CHE), it received excellent ratings in the subjects of biology, chemistry, biochemistry, geography, geosciences, computer science, mathematics, physics and sports science. The CHE surveyed around 120,000 students throughout Germany. The University of Bayr  more
UC-San Diego: Fighting AI Fire With ML Firepower
LA JOLLA, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Kimberley Clementi Fake robocalls during elections. The voice of a public figure appropriated to hawk products. Pictures altered to mislead the public. From social media posts to celebrity voices, the trustworthiness of AI-generated content is under fire. So here's the burning question: how do we stamp out harmful or undesirable content without dampening innovation? Compu  more
UC-San Diego: Science Has an AI Problem. This Group Says They Can Fix It.
LA JOLLA, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Christine Clark AI holds the potential to help doctors find early markers of disease and accelerate research on other important scientific advances. But a growing body of evidence has revealed deep flaws in how machine learning is used in science, a problem that has swept through dozens of fields and implicated thousands of erroneous papers. Now an interdisciplinary team   more
UC-San Diego: Triton Innovation Challenge Spotlights Trailblazing Environmental Solutions
LA JOLLA, California, May 3 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Karissa Duran Teams of UC San Diego engineers, physicians, biologists and entrepreneurs recently showcased their environmentally focused technologies at the 11th annual Triton Innovation Challenge. This business competition is focused on fostering creativity and drawing attention to commercially promising, environmentally minded technologies created by students, faculty and staff   more
Universities Space Research Association: Universities Space Research Association Elects Three Universities to the Association
COLUMBIA, Maryland, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Universities Space Research Association issued the following news release: Three distinguished institutions--the University of Notre Dame, the University of Texas at San Antonio, and the University of Padua, Italy--recently joined the ranks of the prestigious Universities Space Research Association (USRA). Following their election by USRA's existing university members, these institutions were formally inducted into the Association on March 22, 2024, bol  more
University of British Columbia: AI Can Tell If a Patient Battling Cancer Needs Mental Health Support
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of British Columbia issued the following news: Researchers at UBC and BC Cancer have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that can accurately predict if a person receiving cancer care will require mental health services during their treatment journey. The AI uses natural language processing and advanced neural networks to analyze an oncologist's notes from their first consultation appointment with a patient. While thes  more
University of California/LLNL Joint Workshop Sparks Crucial Dialogue on AI Safety
LIVERMORE, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: Representatives from the Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories, academia and industry convened recently at the University of California Livermore Collaboration Center (UCLCC) for a workshop aimed at aligning strategies for ensuring safe artificial intelligence (AI). The daylong event, attended by dozens of AI researchers, included keynote speech  more
University of Minnesota: Researchers Create New Chemical Compound to Solve 120-Year-Old Problem
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release: For the first time, researchers in the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering (CSE) created a highly reactive chemical compound that eluded scientists for more than 120 years. The discovery, published in Science, could lead to new drug treatments, safer agricultural products and better electronics. For decades, researchers investigated molecules called N-heteroarenes, wh  more
University of Wurzburg: Top Results for JMU in the CHE Ranking
WURZBURG, Germany, May 3 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: The University of Wurzburg performs well above average in the student survey as part of the CHE Ranking 2024. All subjects assessed achieved mostly good to very good results. The new edition of the CHE Ranking was published on May 2, 2024. Eight subjects are included: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, geography, computer science, mathematics, pharmacy, and physics. In the eyes of its students, Julius-Maxi  more
VNR: UH Team Uses Computer Science Projects to 'Spark' Interest in Young Minds
MANOA, Hawaii, May 3 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: An information and computer sciences degree is the ticket to some of the nation's fastest growing occupations. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, data scientists (35% growth rate), information security analysts (32%), software developers (26%) and computer and information research scientists (23%) are four of the top 13 booming jobs projected for 2022-32. To help train and inspire th  more
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