HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 21 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Bureau of Shipping issued the following news release: * * * ABS Approves Innovative Hydrogen Vacuum Insulation System from HD KSOE Validates Large-Scale Liquid Hydrogen Tank Technology for Shipping (BUSAN) HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has received ABS approval in principle (AIP) for a tank design that enables large-scale hydrogen transport and storage. The vacuum insulation system from HD KSOE is   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- United We Dream issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2025: As Trump takes office today, and following a recent ruling from the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in the Texas v U.S. case, the Home is Here Campaign is clear-eyed in its mission to protect and defend DACA recipients and immigrant communities at large. During Trump's first term in office, he and his cabinet unleashed catastrophic assaults to try to end DACA, a program that temporarily protects over ha  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 21 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, issued the following news release: * * * Azbil Corporation Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Enhancing Building Safety, Comfort, and Energy Optimization SAN ANTONIO, TX. - 21 st January 2025 - Frost & Sullivan recently assessed the smart building solutions industry and based on its findings, recognizes Azbil Corpor  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 23 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * Cannabis regulation, not bans, will help public safety, Rice Baker Institute report says The rapid growth of cannabis products in Texas, combined with growing consumer safety concerns, has led some lawmakers to propose a ban on the hemp industry. However, experts from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy say this approach is unlikely to effectively reduce access to products or improve public saf  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 21 -- Consumer Energy Alliance issued the following news release: * * * * Trump announces he will declare national energy emergency * President plans to reverse restrictions, red tape piled onto energy over past 4 years * * * WASHINGTON - Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, today applauded President Donald Trump for his announcement of plans to declare a national energy emergency and a host of other   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 21 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, issued the following news release: * * * Checkbook Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Transformational Innovation in Providing an Efficient and Unified B2B Digital Payment System SAN ANTONIO, TX. - January 21, 2025 - Frost & Sullivan researched the business-to-business (B2B) digital payment industry and based on its  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 22 -- Consumer Energy Alliance issued the following statement on Jan. 21, 2025: * * * * West Virginia becomes fourth state to win permitting primacy from EPA * Decision moves U.S. cleaner energy forward without limiting vital production * * * CHARLESTON, WV - Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted West Virginia's requ  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: Females have a 31% higher associated risk of developing long COVID, with women aged 40 to 55 years having the highest propensity, according to a study led by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) funded by the National Institutes of Health. The findings are part of a nationwide initiative launched by NIH, called R  more

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The First Liberty Institute issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2025: * * * Guilty verdict comes after relentless opposition from the City of Bryan, Ohio and as temperatures in area dip to near zero. * * * Bryan, OH--Today, Pastor Chris Avell of Dad's Place Church in Bryan, Ohio was found guilty of a criminal charge regarding a fire code violation filed against him by city officials. The year-long battle with the City of Bryan that has continuously attempte  more

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The First Liberty Institute issued the following statement on Jan. 21, 2025: * * * Washington, D.C.--The following statement may be attributed to David Hacker, Vice President of Litigation and Senior Counsel at First Liberty Institute, regarding President Trump's announcement that military members who refused the COVID-19 vaccine will receive back pay: "The battle to restore those members of the military who stood up for their beliefs against the vaccine mandate was a  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, issued the following news: * * * GOP Texas chair is 'Theocrat of the Week' for denying state-church separation FFRF Action Fund's "Theocrat of the Week" is the Texas Republican Party chair for claiming that state-church separation does n  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 23 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: * * * HACU statement on the necessity of continued member engagement January 23, 2025 # SAN ANTONIO - The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) President and CEO Antonio R. Flores has released the following statement. "HACU is committed to the principle of educational opportunity as a means of individual and societal progress.   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 24 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: * * * HACU Webinar: Career Launch January 24, 2025 # The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is hosting a HACU-member webinar titled, "Career Launch," on Feb. 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CT. The webinar will highlight Community College of Aurora's implementation of a career readiness measurement tool and social capital curriculum designe  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * Heart and harmony: A guide to healthy traditions for Lunar New Year DALLAS, January 21, 2025 -- For millions of Asians and Asian American people, the Lunar New Year, which begins in 2025 on January 29, is an annual time of renewal, reflection and traditions that promote health and longevity. This year, the celebrations lead directly into American Heart Month, an opportunit  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, Jan. 22 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news: Howard Payne University Sumners Scholars hosted the Sumners Social on January 20, providing information to prospective and current students about the Sumners Scholar Program. Information was shared about the scholarship program's eligibility requirements, application process and benefits. The event was hosted in conjunction with the HPU Office of Admission as a part of the Yellow Jacket Preview day for prospective s  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 22 [Category: Medical] -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, issued the following news: * * * Legislation Introduced In Oregon To Increase Access to Treatments for Metastatic Cancer Patients Susan G. Komen (r) Commends Bill Introduction; Urges Quick Passage SALEM - Susan G. Komen (r), the world's leading breast cancer organization, applauds Repres  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release on Jan. 19, 2025: NEW ORLEANS- A federal appeals court on Friday upheld a district judge's ruling that parts of the Biden Administration's 2022 DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) rule is unlawful. However, the three-judge panel allowed the DACA rule to go into effect nationwide except for Texas. The decision also left in place the lower court's decision allowing current DACA  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following research highlights: * * * Featuring novel treatment strategies for lymphomas and kidney cancers, insights into inflammatory pain, and promising trial results for breast cancer and NSCLC * * * The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamles  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 24 [Category: Medical] -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, issued the following news: * * * New Breast Imaging Legislation to Help Thousands Across Hawaii Susan G. Komen (r) Applauds Bill Introduction, Urges Quick Passage Honolulu - Susan G. Komen (r), the world's leading breast cancer organization commends Representative Lauren Matsumoto (R-Mi  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 22 [Category: Medical] -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, issued the following news: * * * New Breast Imaging Legislation to Help Thousands Across South Dakota Susan G. Komen (r) Applauds Bill Introduction, Urges Quick Passage PIERRE - Susan G. Komen (r), the world's leading breast cancer organization commends Representative Brandei Schaefbauer  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 24 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * New OpenStax digital resource supports the field of neuroscience OpenStax, Rice University's initiative to make education affordable and accessible to learners everywhere and the world's largest publisher of open educational resources (OER), announces the release of "Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience," a free, openly licensed digital learning resource. This interactive digital textbook provides student  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, issued the following news release: * * * New Report on How to Reignite American Tech Under the Second Trump Administration AUSTIN, Texas--Today, Ginn Economic Consulting, in partnership with NetChoice, has released a report on how President Donald Trump can use his agenda to ignite a new "Golden Age" for American tech in his second t  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 24 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * NFL's Las Vegas Raiders provide 12 schools with CPR resources to improve cardiac emergency outcomes LAS VEGAS, January 24, 2025 -- The American Heart Association and the Las Vegas Raiders gathered representatives from 12 local schools for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) training on Jan. 23 at Kenneth Divich Elementary School i  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 23 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * Peter Wolynes wins 2025 National Academy of Sciences Award in Chemical Sciences Peter Wolynes, the D.R. Bullard-Welch Foundation Professor of Science at Rice University, has been named the recipient of the 2025 National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Award in Chemical Sciences, one of the highest honors in the field. A trailblazer in theoretical chemical physics, Wolynes' research has transformed our understanding   more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Jan. 22 (TNSres) -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following Research Record series highlights on Jan. 21, 2025: Princeton SPIA's Research Record series highlights the vast scholarly achievements of our faculty members, whose expertise extends beyond the classroom and into everyday life. If you'd like your work considered for future editions of Research Record, click here (https://wkf.ms/3Haap7f) and select "research project."  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 22 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * Rare snowfall blankets Rice University campus; b-roll footage available for download Rice University experienced a rare and historic snowfall Jan. 21, transforming its iconic campus into a winter wonderland. The snowfall, an unusual event for the nation's fourth-largest city, blanketed the university's signature live oaks, the arches of Lovett Hall and the expansive Academic Quadrangle, creating picturesque sc  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 24 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * Rice celebrates Lunar New Year with events and expert insights Rice University will mark the Lunar New Year with a series of community events and expert perspectives, highlighting the rich cultural traditions of this holiday. Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, celebrates the start of the lunisolar calendar and symbolizes renewal, hope and family unity. Thought to have originat  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 21 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * Rice earns top 10 spot in US News rankings for online graduate computer science program Rice University's Online Master of Computer Science (MCS) program continues its meteoric rise, advancing four more spots to No. 10 in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, announced today. Ranked No. 1 in Texas and among the top programs nationwide, the online MCS was ranked No. 27 just two year  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 21 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * Rice labs tapped for brain research by UK funding agency with multimillion-dollar awards Jacob Robinson (from left), Valentin Dragoi, Kaiyuan Yang and Jerzy Szablowski (Photos by Jeff Fitlow/Rice University) Four Rice University research groups are part of an inaugural cohort of 18 projects funded by the Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) a United Kingdom government agency inspired by the United Sta  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: * * * Run, Hide, Fight: Community reminded of action steps if faced with a threat UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State University Police and Public Safety is reminding all students, employees and visitors to familiarize themselves with the University's official Active Attacker Response Program to learn how to respond to a potentially life-threatening situation in any environment. Based on the Ru  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 22 (TNSres) -- Arnold Ventures (formerly the Laura and John Arnold Foundation) issued the following news: Tax policy expert Scott Hodge has joined Arnold Ventures as a tax and fiscal policy fellow. Hodge brings to the organization vast experience in shaping effective federal fiscal policy that promotes national economic stability and individual opportunity and security. Hodge will be part of the Arnold Ventures public finance team, which supports high-quality research that   more

SAN DIEGO, California, Jan. 22 -- San Diego State University issued the following news: * * * At Metabolism of Cities Living Lab, researchers build awareness of climate change and give a voice to vulnerable populations along the U.S.-Mexico border and globally. * * * By Mike Freeman, Leslie L.J. Reilly To improve safety for children walking or riding bicycles to school, San Diego State University researchers combed through a decade of accident data in Chula Vista, pinpointing danger zones a  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 22 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * Shepherd School alumna places third in Houston Grand Opera competition Shepherd School alumna Lauren Carroll "flawlessly" executed Mozart's "Come scoglio" from "Cosi fan tutte" and Verdi's "Sempre libera" from "La Traviata," earning a $10,000 prize at Houston Grand Opera's 37th annual Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers. (All photos by Michael Bishop) Lauren Carroll '24, a Rice University Shepherd  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (TNSres) -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release: AUSTIN, TX -- Existing and expected utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects will contribute over $20 billion in total tax revenue -- and pay Texas landowners $29.5 billion -- over the projects' lifetimes, according to new data released by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation (CTEI), Advanced Power Alliance (APA), and the   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 24 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * Stravinsky to Shaw: Shepherd School to showcase musical diversity in back-to-back concerts Rice University's Shepherd School of Music is gearing up for a weekend of musical performances featuring the Shepherd School Chamber Players Jan. 31 and a Symphony Orchestra program conducted by Christopher James Lees Feb. 1. Both events will showcase the talent of the school's students and faculty while offering audienc  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 22 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * The Ion announces new coworking partnership Rice Real Estate Co. today announced Industrious as the new operator of the Ion's coworking community. The partnership seeks to deliver a new hospitality-focused member experience for the Ion's innovation community. "The Ion's coworking space is vital for our startups, small businesses and innovation partners. It's more than just a physical location to work -- the   more

ROSENBERG, Texas, Jan. 21 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: Starting this fall, Texas State Technical College's Harlingen campus will offer an Associate of Applied Science degree in Diesel Equipment Technology - Heavy Truck Specialization and two Diesel Equipment Technology - Heavy Truck certificates of completion. "Students who enroll can expect to learn about basic electrical systems, chassis, shop safety procedures, preventative maintenance and other areas," said M  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release: BOSTON - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Allstate and its subsidiary Arity on January 13 for allegedly secretly selling consumers' driving and location data, collected via smartphone apps, to insurance companies. PIRG had been looking into Arity's practices for several months before the lawsuit and is releasing its findings now. "Drivers should know that they are Arity's product. Arity sell  more

DENTON, Texas, Jan. 24 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: The University of North Texas is proud to launch the UNT Texas First Program, an initiative designed to support high-achieving Texas students who graduate early from high school. This program offers a combination of scholarships, mentorship and leadership opportunities to ensure student success and equip participants to lead in their chosen fields. "As a leading Texas public research university committed  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * UT Southwestern study finds emotional health outweighs concussion history in shaping perceptions of impairment * * * Former college athletes with a history of concussions were more likely to perceive themselves as cognitively impaired later in life if they had mood disorders such as depression and anxiety - even when testing showed no such decline in mental acuity,   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 22 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, issued the following news release: * * * VinCSS Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for its Pioneering FIDO IoT Device Onboarding (FDO) Security and its Transformational Innovation Leadership SAN ANTONIO, TX. - January 23, 2025 - Frost & Sullivan recently assessed the internet of things (IoT) security industry and based   more