PASADENA, California, Jan. 5 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Bacteria are remarkably good swimmers--a trait that can be detrimental to human health. One of the most common bacterial infections in a healthcare setting comes from bacteria entering the body through catheters, thin tubes inserted in the urinary tract. Though catheters are designed to draw fluids out of a patient, bacteria are able to propel themselves upstream and into the body via catheter tube  more

MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 5 -- Allegheny College issued the following news: Traversing 100 miles of craggy terrain through dust clouds and vertical mountain grades is not for the faint of heart. Allegheny College alumnus, Lamont King '95, pushes through the formidable physical pain with a fierce mental strength that perhaps only ultramarathon runners can understand, let alone endure. The political science major and black studies minor recently joined the Board of Directors for the Western   more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Jan. 5 (TNSres) -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following Faculty In the News wrap up: Ahlam Muhtaseb (communication studies) spoke at a demonstration calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, Jose Munoz (sociology) shared his thoughts on the use of artificial intelligence in higher education, Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed about rising incidents of antisemitism, and Jacob Jones (psychology) was part of a research team  more

PASADENA, California, Jan. 5 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: The chemical industry has long been shadowed by unwelcome images of billowing smokestacks and pipes discharging toxic effluent. Modern manufacturing practices have done much to mitigate the industry's environmental impact, but there remains room for improvement. Making chemistry more environmentally friendly is a passion and major research focus for Caltech's Karthish Manthiram, professor of chemi  more

SAN JOSE, California, Jan. 5 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release on Jan. 4, 2024: NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP), the intelligent data infrastructure company, today announced Riccardo Di Blasio as the company's new Senior Vice President of North America Sales. Di Blasio brings over 25 years of experience building high-performance sales teams and leading business transformation for companies in the software, data protection a  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Jan. 5 (TNSres) -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: New research from Northern Arizona University has explained coast redwood's remarkable ability to recover from very severe fire, a rare sign of optimism amid a landscape increasingly scarred by severe fires. The study, published in Nature: Plants, examined recovery after the catastrophic CZU Lightning Complex Fire, which began in August 2020 and burned thousands of acres of redwoods in Big Basin State  more

PALO ALTO, California, Jan. 5 -- Palo Alto University issued the following news: As a counselor and award-winning educator, Regina Moro, PhD, is passionate about teaching and helping others. While she credits an internet search for launching her into her "helping career," she attributes the many talented faculty she encountered while earning her advanced degrees for igniting her desire to inspire others to learn how to help other people. "As an undergraduate studying sociology, I conducted a G  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Jan. 5 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release on Jan. 4, 2024: * * * Highlights: * The Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 supports 4.3K per eye resolution and 12 or more concurrent cameras to deliver crisp, immersive mixed reality (MR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences. * Samsung and Google to provide leading XR experiences by utilizing Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2. * * * Qualcomm Technologi  more

FOLSOM, California, Jan. 5 -- PowerSchool, a provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education, issued the following news release on Jan. 4, 2024: PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, today announced River East Transcona School Division (RETSD) in Winnipeg, Manitoba selected PowerSchool Student Information System (SIS), PowerSchool Ecollect Forms, PowerSchool Student Analytics, and PowerSchool Document Management to suppor  more

LA JOLLA, California, Jan. 5 (TNSres) -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Researchers found set of neurons that mediate panic-like symptoms in mice, showcasing a novel brain pathway that could be a target for new panic disorder therapeutics * * * Overwhelming fear, sweaty palms, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate--these are the symptoms of a panic attack, which people with panic disorder have frequently and unexpectedly. Creating a map of   more

SONOMA, California, Jan. 5 -- Sonoma State University issued the following news: Sonoma State University will host The Oxford Consortium for Human Rights (OCHR) Workshop Series: Human Rights, Activism, and Community Action from January 11 to 15. The Consortium currently hosts annual spring and summer workshops for students and faculty in Oxford in collaboration with the Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict (ELAC). With a goal of engaging students and faculty in conversations an  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Jan. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release: This year marks a major milestone for the University of San Diego (USD) - its 75th Anniversary. Since its founding by visionaries Mother Rosalie Hill and Bishop Charles Buddy, USD has grown to become a leader in Catholic education. In light of this milestone, USD is kicking off the year-long celebration with the Lighting the Way Forward conference on Jan 11-13, where educators and thought l  more

IRVINE, California, Jan. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Unique design approach enables ease of fabrication and self-repair capabilities * * * With a split-second muscle contraction, the greater blue-ringed octopus can change the size and color of the namesake patterns on its skin for purposes of deception, camouflage and signaling. Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have drawn inspiration from this natural wo  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * UCSF-led study shows that tossing and turning may signal cognitive decline years later. * * * A new study, led by UC San Francisco, reveals that quality of sleep, not quantity, may play a part in the development of dementia decades before symptoms start. Unlike previous research that has primarily focused on sleep disturbance and cognitive impairment in la  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, Jan. 5 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Haneen Zain Bob Dodge (Stevenson '69, politics) was in the first-ever class to graduate from UC Santa Cruz. He says his years at UCSC were some of the most transformative in his life. Now, as an alumnus settled in the Pacific Northwest, Dodge continues to support his Banana Slug community through gifts to McHenry Library and Stevenson College. His gifts, which support students in mu  more

BERKELEY, California, Jan. 5 -- The University of California Law School issued the following news: By Gwyneth K. Shaw The federal clerkship hiring process is famously high stress and opaque -- and a near certain career-maker for those who nab a coveted spot. But the demographics of these clerks lag even the composition of law school cohorts, despite years of good intentions and earnest effort. Informal studies show the ranks are dominated by white men who went to top law schools, particularl  more

DAVIS, California, Jan. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of California Davis issued the following news: By Amy Quinton Highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, has been detected on commercial farms in California and other parts of the U.S. The most recent outbreak of the highly transmissible strain of bird flu began in early 2022 and has resulted in the deaths of millions of chickens and turkeys. The following University of California, Davis, sources are available to share their expertise on th  more