Wednesday - July 9, 2025
Education (Colleges & Universities)

Here's a look at documents from public, private and community colleges in the U.S.

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University of Nebraska: Report Details Global Drought Impacts
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 9 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news:

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New report details global drought impacts

National Drought Mitigation Center, U.N. collaborated on report

By Emily Case-Buskirk

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's National Drought Mitigation Center and the United Nations' Convention to Combat Desertification have released a report outlining the impacts of drought around the world since 2023.

The report was released July 2 at the fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville, Spain.

The last two years represent some ... Show Full Article

UM Miller School of Medicine: Bascom Palmer Researcher Links Epigenetic Age to Glaucoma Progression
MIAMI, Florida, July 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news:

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Bascom Palmer Researcher Links Epigenetic Age to Glaucoma Progression

Summary

* A new study led by Dr. Felipe Medeiros has uncovered a connection between how fast your body is aging at the molecular level and how quickly glaucoma progresses.

* Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness, affecting more than 100 million people worldwide.

* Dr. Medeiros' ultimate goal is to develop blood-based biomarkers that help identify patients at highest risk of glaucoma progression.

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A ... Show Full Article

Slippery Rock University: Sajad Hamidi Conducting Federally Funded Research About Greenhouse Gas Emissions
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, July 9 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news:

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Sajad Hamidi conducting federally funded research about greenhouse gas emissions

A Slippery Rock University faculty member is a visiting researcher this summer working with leading scientists at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, one of the top research centers in the country that is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Sajad Hamidi, an SRU associate professor of engineering, was invited to expand his research on greenhouse gas emissions from aquatic systems and build on work ... Show Full Article

NJIT Researchers Develop Rapid Method to Detect Micro- and Nanoplastics in Seconds
NEWARK, New Jersey, July 9 (TNSjou) -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news release:

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NJIT Researchers Develop Rapid Method to Detect Micro- and Nanoplastics in Seconds

Microplastics and nanoplastics -- tiny fragments shed from everyday plastic products -- are increasingly found in our food, water, soil and even inside the human body. Their accumulation has been linked to fertility issues, metabolic disorders and other potential health risks in animal models. Yet detecting these pollutants has remained a time-consuming challenge.

To combat this challenge, researchers ... Show Full Article

Georgia Institute of Technology: These 'Exploding' Capsules Could Deliver Insulin Without a Needle
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 9 (TNSjou) -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news:

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These 'Exploding' Capsules Could Deliver Insulin Without a Needle

Engineers use sodium bicarb to "self-pressurize" a pill able to deliver drugs that usually require injection directly to the small intestine.

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Georgia Tech engineers have created a pill that could effectively deliver insulin and other injectable drugs, making medicines for chronic illnesses easier for patients to take, less invasive, and potentially less expensive.

Along with insulin, it also could be used for semaglutide ... Show Full Article

FAU: AI Reveals Astrocytes Play a 'Starring' Role in Dynamic Brain Function
BOCA RATON, Florida, July 9 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:

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AI Reveals Astrocytes Play a 'Starring' Role in Dynamic Brain Function

By Gisele Galoustian

Long overlooked and underestimated, glial cells - non-neuronal cells that support, protect and communicate with neurons - are finally stepping into the neuroscience spotlight. A new Florida Atlantic University study highlights the surprising influence of a particular glial cell, revealing that it plays a much more active and dynamic role in brain ... Show Full Article

Cornell, Wegmans Partner to Train Growers in Food Safety
ITHACA, New York, July 9 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news:

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Cornell, Wegmans partner to train growers in food safety

By Laura Reiley

For the last 15 years, Cornell has helped Wegmans and its growers comply with government regulations and keep consumers safe from foodborne illness. Fresh fruits and vegetables account for a significant portion of outbreaks, in part because they are often grown in open fields in soil, and in part because they are frequently consumed raw.

Farmers and produce buyers meet these challenges by doubling ... Show Full Article