AALTO, Finland, Sept. 24 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Public shaming and stigma prevent business leaders from leveraging artificial intelligence Reluctance to utilise AI in strategic work stems from two powerful forces: the fear of being perceived as incompetent and the fear of losing status * Do others see me as less capable or less genuine if I use artificial intelligence? Does my status suffer? Such fears, amplified by group dynamics, can strongly shape w  more

AALTO, Finland, Sept. 24 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Sustainable solutions can transform textile waste to new possibilities: Shubhajit Dutta In an era where fashion waste is mounting as a global environmental concern, Shubhajit Dutta, Doctoral Researcher in the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems of Aalto University is working on sustainable textile recycling. Working within the Textile Chemistry Group, Shubhajit is contributing to the TexirC (Tackling   more

AALTO, Finland, Sept. 24 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Synthetic dye is a key barrier for sustainable textile recycling: Tonmoy Saha Tonmoy Saha, a Doctoral Researcher in the Textile Chemistry Group at the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, is breaking new ground in the field of textile sustainability. His current research focuses on tackling one of the most complex challenges in textile recycling: efficiently removing persistent dyes from waste fabrics t  more

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 24 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * ACU experts receive global recognition More than 30 Australian Catholic University (ACU) experts have been named in the top two per cent of scientists globally. The 2025 Stanford University/ Elsevier Global Researcher list includes 34 leading academics from ACU's Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Education and Arts, Faculty of Theology and Philosophy, and Faculty of Law and Business. Th  more

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * One day to hide and 300 to find - inside the minds of murderers The incidence of temporary storage sites was among the novel findings of a groundbreaking Australian Catholic University study into group-based body disposal in murder cases. ACU criminologist Nathan Ryan examined 36 cases of group-based body disposal in Australia between 1988 and 2020 and found unique hiding behaviours   more

CARDIFF, Wales, Sept. 22 -- Cardiff University issued the following news: * * * Local opticians could cut waiting times and help 'reduce the risk of people losing sight' Qualified local optometrists can manage certain eye care conditions rather than those based at hospitals, significantly reducing patient waiting times and lowering costs for the NHS, a new study finds. * The study, conducted by Cardiff University and funded by Health and Care Research Wales, focused on neovascular age-relat  more

LEICESTER, England, Sept. 24 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * DMU academic wins prestigious Leverhulme Fellowship to uncover the origins of medical photography Today, we think nothing of glancing at an ultrasound scan, an X-ray, or medical images shared instantly on a smartphone. But more than a century ago, photography in medicine was a new and sometimes controversial practice. Now, a De Montfort University (DMU) Leicester academic has been awarded a prestigious Le  more

SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Sept. 24 -- Cape Breton University issued the following news: * * * Early Detection Research at CBU Could Transform Skin Cancer Screening Martin Mkandawire, a professor of chemistry at Cape Breton University, has dedicated his career and research to tackling pressing health and environmental challenges. Now, he and his research team are leading a project that could revolutionize the detection of skin cancer. By using saliva as a liquid biopsy, they aim to create a non-inv  more

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Sept. 24 -- Flinders University issued the following news: * * * $3.4m MRFF grants to advance healthcare for people with intellectual disability Flinders University researchers have secured over $3.4 million in funding from the Australian Government's Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) to tackle critical healthcare barriers faced by people with intellectual disability--aiming to improve both access to services and long-term health outcomes. People with intellectual   more

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- Flinders University issued the following news: * * * Are schools making young people lonelier? Schools are meant to foster connection, but new research suggests they may also be emotionally isolating spaces for many young people. A new Flinders University study is challenging the idea that schools are always safe and social spaces for young people, suggesting instead that they can be emotionally isolating environments where loneliness is shaped b  more

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Sept. 24 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Future Food Utrecht welcomes Anneke as a Hofvijverkring Fellow Future Food Utrecht is proud to announce that Anneke Hellinga has been awarded the Hofvijverkring Fellowship! This prestigious fellowship supports young researchers at Utrecht University in advancing innovative science and fostering international collaboration. As part of her research journey, Anneke will go on a 3-month research internship   more

NEWPORT, England, Sept. 24 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * Positive benefits being held back by European vineyard drone restictions, researchers warn Positive benefits for humans and the environment are being held back by restrictions on drone use in European vineyards, researchers have warned. The study by a team at Harper Adams University in collaboration with researchers at the Agricultural University of Athens looked at the potential impact of spraying pestic  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 24 (TNSrep) -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * Media relies on socials for sharing, but there are risks As people increasingly rely on social media for news, media organisations have a responsibility to debunk online fake news and conspiracy theories that lead to real world harms by providing credible, fact-checked information, according to an exclusive industry report by La Trobe University. The report, Facebook and the News Media: Ho  more

LEEDS, England, Sept. 24 -- Leeds Beckett University issued the following news: * * * Unmasking pain through art Pain affects everyone at some point in their lives, and it can range from minor to chronic. Here at Leeds Beckett, Professor Mark Johnson, from the School of Health leads the research into all things pain. This week, to mark Pain Awareness Month, we will be looking at five key areas of pain research. The third is 'Unmasking pain through art.' * Engaging with art can reveal what   more

LONDON, England, Sept. 24 -- The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine issued the following news: * * * Expert Comment: Paracetamol use during pregnancy does not increase risk of autism Overwhelming scientific evidence shows paracetamol safe to take during pregnancy within recommended limits * Experts at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), who have studied the interactions between medications and health for more than a decade, have joined scientists and health  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 24 -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: * * * LSE leads in entrepreneurship, public engagement and professional development The latest round of the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) has confirmed LSE as a leading university for public and community engagement, graduate start-ups and continuing professional development. Now in its fifth year, the KEF is published annually by Research England a  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 24 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Mary's excellence in knowledge exchange In the 2025 Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF5) results, published today, Queen Mary University of London has maintained the highest possible score for the categories 'IP and commercialisation, 'research partnerships' and 'public and community engagement'. * Queen Mary has also significantly improved its score for the category 'continuing professional develop  more

SINGAPORE, Sept. 24 -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release: * * * Professor Lim Chwee Teck elected International Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering Professor Lim Chwee Teck, Director of the Institute for Health Innovation and Technology at the National University of Singapore (NUS iHealthtech) and NUS Society (NUSS) Professor, has been elected an International Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng) - one of the most prestigious honours in  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Sept. 24 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Newcastle strengthens Knowledge Exchange Framework performance Newcastle University has built on its reputation for collaborative research and regional impact in the latest assessment known as the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF). * Published today (23 September) the KEF5 results show a strong performance with the University's overall score rising to 30 out of a possible 35, from 29 last year.  more

SINGAPORE, Sept. 24 -- Nanyang Technological University issued the following news: * * * NTU and Danish universities to pioneer sustainable cooling for megacities with US$9.4 million funding from Grundfos Foundation As climate change accelerates, the world is experiencing more frequent extreme weather events and rising temperatures. This is driving up the demand for cooling to make cities liveable, especially in fast-growing megacities with populations exceeding 10 million. While cooling is  more

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 24 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * Probiotics for prevention: U of T dentistry researcher targets childhood cavities Celine Levesque and her colleagues are using synbiotics - a mixture of probiotics and prebiotics - to overcome one of the main challenges of harnessing the benefits of beneficial bacteria to protect teeth By Rachel Boutet Researchers may have found a way to harness beneficial bacteria such as probiotics to help prevent ca  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 24 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Queen Mary signs agreement to expand relationship with Thailand On 17 September 2025, Queen Mary University of London signed a five-year partnership with Thailand's Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC), in a ceremony witnessed by His Excellency Dr Nadhavathna Krishnamra, Ambassador of Thailand to the UK, Royal Thai Embassy London. * The agreement, the first of its kind in the UK, will expa  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Early symptoms of MS same across ethnic and social groups - study A major UK study has revealed that the early warning signs of multiple sclerosis (MS) - including pain, mood changes, and neurological symptoms such as numbness and tingling - may appear years before diagnosis and affect all communities in similar ways. * Researchers at Queen Mary University of London analysed electronic hea  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, Sept. 24 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowships for UofG engineers Two leading University of Glasgow engineers have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering. * Professor Konstantinos Kontis and Professor Douglas Paul are among 74 new Fellows elected by the Academy during its AGM on 23 September. The group consists of 60 Fellows, nine International Fellows and five Honorary Fellows. They ar  more

MUNICH, Germany, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Fatty acids feed cancer-promoting bacteria How chronic cellular stress alters the gut microbiome * It is well established that gut microbiome composition plays a pivotal role in human health - yet the precise connections are still not fully elucidated. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have moved a step closer to understanding these complex interactions: they have   more

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 24 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Three QUT researchers named ATSE Fellows Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska, Professor Ian O'Hara and Professor Hongxia Wang have been named Fellows of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE). They join a group of 35 leading innovators who have been elected this year to join the prestigious group, following outstanding achievement in the fields of appl  more

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 24 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Two UNSW academics elected Fellows of ATSE By Yolande Hutchinson UNSW Sydney Professors Maurice Pagnucco and Yansong Shen are named 2025 Fellows of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering. Two leading researchers from the Faculty of Engineering have been recognised for their work in advancing the field of artificial intelligence and creating sustainable technologies. P  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * "Just throw the damn lifeboat." Short film highlights suicide risk for parents of disabled children A new short film, based on University of Birmingham research, is sharing the voices of, and crisis facing, parent carers in the UK. * More than a parent, a short film made by award-winning filmmaker Bhulla Beghal of BlueBell Films and the University of Birmingham, draws on research which fo  more

BRISTOL, England, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Distribution of fat could influence cancer risk, study suggests How fat is distributed in people's bodies could make a difference to their risk of certain cancers, according to new research led by the University of Bristol. The international study is published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI) today [24 September]. * Scientists have already shown that having obesity  more

BRISTOL, England, Sept. 24 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Leading materials expert elected as Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering A University of Bristol academic who is a world leading expert in cellulosic materials and a strong advocate for equity, diversion and inclusion in STEM subjects has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. Professor Steve Eichhorn, a member of the Bristol Composites Institute, has been elected to   more

BRISTOL, England, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Regular exercise 'rewires' heart-control nerves differently on left and right side, study finds Frequent exercise doesn't just strengthen the heart - it also changes the nerves that control it, according to new research which could guide more targeted and effective care for common heart problems. * The study, led by the University of Bristol (UK), shows for the first time that moderate   more

KOLN, Germany, Sept. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * How synapses stick together Scientists in Cologne offer a molecular perspective on the architecture of a synapse. They have discovered that a protein in the brain forms flexible filaments, thereby acting as an essential building block of inhibitory synapses. * A team of scientists from the University of Cologne's Institute of Biochemistry has made a decisive discovery about the molecular b  more

KUOPIO, Finland, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Captivity makes salmon less symmetrical Salmon reared in captivity are more asymmetrical compared to wild salmon, suggesting higher stress levels, new research finds. * The stress of captivity is likely to be causing reared salmon to be less symmetrical in appearance, according to a new study. Research by the University of Eastern Finland, Natural Resources Institute Finland, and Cardif  more

KUOPIO, Finland, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Low labour market participation may be the first sign of dementia up to ten years before diagnosis A new study from Finland shows that low labour market participation for non-retirement related reasons may be an early indicator of dementia already years before the first evident symptoms occur. The study also identified other social markers that may be indicative of dementia up to ten years  more

HELSINKI, Finland, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * New study reveals major trade-offs in global nature conservation strategies Recent research shows that conservation strategies aiming to protect as much habitat as possible can nearly double species protection compared to fixed-target approaches. * Successful conservation relies on choosing the right tools for each goal and context. As the world aims to protect 30% of Earth's land and  more

MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * Does isolated REM sleep behaviour disorder predict Parkinson's disease or dementia? Two international studies involving scientists and patients from five countries have shown it's possible to distinguish early on who will develop which neurodegenerative disease--and when. By Julie Gazaille An international research team led by Universite de Montreal medical professor Shady Rahayel has made a   more

CALLAGHAN, Australia, Sept. 24 -- The University of Newcastle issued the following news: * * * $18.7 million boost for brain cancer breakthrough renews hope for families A Newcastle-led research team, backed by national and international experts, is forging ahead in its mission to develop a life-saving treatment for the most aggressive and lethal of brain cancers - high grade gliomas (HGG), following the announcement of an $18.7 million Australian Government grant. The team, led by Universit  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 24 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * University of Nottingham strengthens leadership in innovation and regional impact in latest KEF results The University of Nottingham has once again demonstrated its leadership in innovation and regional engagement, following a strong performance in the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF5) results published by Research England. The KEF evaluates how universities contribute to society a  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Changing the narrative on the 'Dark Ages' - earth-core evidence reveals British economy did not collapse on departure from Roman Empire and a Viking-Age industrial boom Evidence from a five-metre-long sediment core has provided archaeologists from the Universities of Nottingham and Cambridge with the first unbroken timeline of Britain's economic history from the 5th century to the p  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 24 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Pioneer in Advanced Manufacturing elected Fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering Svetan Ratchev, Cripps Professor of Production Engineering and founding director of the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at the University of Nottingham has been elected Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. Professor Ratchev is one of 70 leading figures in the field of engineering and technology to b  more

PORTSMOUTH, England, Sept. 24 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Life Solved Live: Unseen Lives and Untapped Materials Portsmouth experts host an insightful event exploring homelessness and sustainable materials in the fight against climate change * The University of Portsmouth is set to host an eye-opening evening event exploring two major issues that are becoming increasingly difficult for society to ignore. Life Solved Live: Inaugural Lectures, celebrates t  more

GUILFORD, England, Sept. 24 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * University of Surrey joins global effort to combat a devastating tropical disease A devastating tropical disease that affects over 240 million people worldwide is the subject of a new international project co-led by the University of Surrey. The project, known as DRIVERS, is funded to the tune of pound sterling8.1 million by the Wellcome Trust. Schistosomiasis is a major public health issue caus  more

GUILFORD, England, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Body-positive and humorous parody social media inspire gratitude and motivate women to challenge unrealistic body standards Exposure to body-positive imagery and humorous content parodying negative body stereotypes on social media inspires women to take action against unrealistic beauty standards, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. The research, published in the jour  more

GUILFORD, England, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Discrimination against LGBT+ individuals is a pervasive issue plaguing the veterinary profession, suggests new research A new study from the University of Surrey and the Royal Veterinary College has highlighted the ongoing presence of discrimination and its impact on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other (LGBT+) veterinary professionals and students in the UK. The research, publ  more

GUILFORD, England, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Our actions are dictated by "autopilot", not choice, finds new study Habit, not conscious choice, drives most of our actions, according to new research from the University of Surrey, University of South Carolina and Central Queensland University. * The research, published in Psychology & Health, found that two-thirds of our daily behaviours are initiated "on autopilot", out of habit.   more

GUILFORD, England, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Vitamin D3 concentrations are lowered by a common vitamin D supplement Taking vitamin D2 might lower the body's levels of the more efficient form of vitamin D, vitamin D3, according to new research from the University of Surrey, John Innes Centre and Quadram Institute Bioscience. * * * Many people take vitamin D supplements to support their bone and immune health and meet the UK govern  more

WOLVERHAMPTON, England, Sept. 24 -- The University of Wolverhampton issued the following news release: * * * University of Wolverhampton's Surge in Research Partnerships Earns National Recognition in Knowledge The University of Wolverhampton has maintained its position as one of the top institutions nationally for local growth and regeneration, research partnerships, working with business and the public and third sector, and engaging with the public and community, according to new data. Rese  more

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Sept. 24 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * From full family member to handy tool About the role of AI in families Social robots, smart speakers, Google Home, or Amazon Alexa: they are making their way into our homes. But what role do these forms of artificial intelligence play within the family? Do parents and children see them as tools, little brothers or sisters, or more like pets? Ruud Hortensius and his team of researchers are exploring this  more

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Sept. 24 (TNSrpt) -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Non-native English speakers face significant disadvantages in the humanities Survey of 1615 philosophers from 68 countries Scholars whose mother tongue is not English face more hurdles in academia than native English speakers, Uwe Peters and his colleagues find in a new international survey of philosophers. Across proficiency levels, non-native English speakers needed considerably longer to rea  more