ITHACA, New York, April 28 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Analysis reveals signs of life in 'zombie' volcano "Night of the Living Uturuncu" doesn't exactly roll off the tongue. But this dormant volcano in the southwest corner of Boliva has more in common with the walking dead than one might think. Cornell researchers detected signs of life in the "zombie" volcano, despite it's being ostensibly inactive for more than 250,000 years, by periodically pinging the region w  more

SAN JOSE, California, April 29 -- Cadence Design Systems, a provider of electronic design automation and semiconductor intellectual property, issued the following news release on April 28, 2025: * * * Cadence Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results Exceeded Q1 Guidance for All Key Metrics Q1 Revenue Up 23% & Non-GAAP EPS Up 34% YoY Raising 2025 Revenue and EPS Outlook SAN JOSE, Calif.-- Cadence (Nasdaq: CDNS) today announced results for the first quarter of 2025. First Quarter 2025 F  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Scientists Crack Decades-Old Puzzle in CO2-to-Fuel Conversion Advanced imaging technique reveals catalyst degradation processes, addressing a key barrier to converting carbon dioxide into liquid fuel Key Takeaways * Scientists in the Liquid Sunlight Alliance (LiSA) DOE Energy Innovation Hub have gained new insight into electrochemical CO2 reduction, a process by which  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, April 28 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * First synthetic 'mini prion' shows how protein misfolding multiplies EMBARGOED UNTIL 3 P.M. EDT (U.S.) ON MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025 * Prions are a type of protein that transmit their abnormally folded shape onto other proteins * Researchers designed a synthetic fragment of the tau protein that exhibits prion-like behavior * Misfolded tau proteins are the hallmark of many neurodegenerative di  more

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, April 29 -- Flagler College issued the following news: * * * Flagler's Biology major: A launchpad for future scientists and healthcare professionals Flagler College's new Biology major prepares students for careers in research, healthcare, biotechnology, and beyond. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology benefit from close mentorship, access to new laboratory facilities, and a curriculum that prioritizes hands-on learning. "It sets you apart from you  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 29 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * General Assembly, Governor Lee make significant investments in science and health care at ETSU East Tennessee State University is once again the recipient of substantial state support, as the Tennessee General Assembly and Gov. Bill Lee have included tens of millions of dollars for ETSU in the recently passed 2025-26 budget. The allocations include $53.4 million to complete Phase II of the  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * Crew Kicks off Busy Research Week Before Thursday's Spacewalk Biotechnology, human health, and space botany kicked off the research week aboard the International Space Station on Monday. The Expedition 73 crew is also preparing for a spacewalk on Thursday to ready the orbital outpost for a new rollout solar array and relocate a communications antenna. Numerous experiments exploring how blood pressure, eyes, and cells are a  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 28 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * A Vast Molecular Cloud, Long Invisible, Is Discovered Near Solar System By Kitta MacPherson The detection of the celestial body by a Rutgers-led team could redefine understanding of interstellar medium An international team of scientists led by a Rutgers University-New Brunswick astrophysicist has discovered a potentially star-forming cloud that is one of the largest single structures in the sky and a  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Here's a look at research generated by U.S. colleges and universities: $2 Million Grant Funds Scholarships, Supports STEM Education for Over 50 App State Students $8.5 million estate pledge crowns legacy of chemical engineering alumnus Adler University Celebrates Commencement of First-ever Undergraduates at Big Muddy River Correctional Center Aging Reimagined: UT Health San Antonio Study Shifts Focus From Inevitable Decline to Optimizing Resilience Bala, Agrawal, Pas  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Here's a look at research generated by U.S. colleges and universities: $15M Gift Will Establish Center for Excellence in Accounting at William & Mary's Raymond A. Mason School of Business 2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium showcases student achievement across all disciplines Adler University: Psychopharmacology in Practice - Preparing Students to Navigate Medication and Mental Health Alfred University Students Present at Undergraduate Research Forum Allegheny Coll  more

LA JOLLA, California, April 28 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Using "Shallow Shadows" to Uncover Quantum Properties By Michelle Franklin It would be difficult to understand the inner workings of a complex machine without ever opening it up, but this is the challenge scientists face when exploring quantum systems. Traditional methods of looking into these systems often require immense resources, making them impractical for large-scale applica  more

TUCSON, Arizona, April 29 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * $2M gift establishes endowed chair to support consciousness studies The University of Arizona will establish the Thomas G. Bever and Stuart R. Hameroff Chair in Consciousness Studies in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences with a $2 million gift commitment from Eugene Jhong, a retired Google software developer. "I'm honored to support this initiative recognizing Tom Bever for his foundati  more