NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Oct. 25 (TNSjou) -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Discovery of elusive solar waves that could power the Sun's corona Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in solar physics by providing the first direct evidence of small-scale torsional Alfven waves in the Sun's corona - elusive magnetic waves that scientists have been searching for since the 1940s. The discovery, published today in Nature Astronomy, was made using unprecedent  more

NORWICH, England, Oct. 25 (TNSrpt) -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * Baltic countries lead the way in supporting media freedom internationally, according to new index The Baltic states have emerged as global leaders in promoting media freedom internationally, according to a new Index on International Media Freedom Support (IMFS). The IMFS Index evaluates countries on how actively they support media freedom beyond their borders through diplomatic, funding and s  more

KUOPIO, Finland, Oct. 25 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * The story of Astuvansalmi rock paintings continues - imaging technology may reveal new paintings Astuvansalmi in Ristiina, Finland, is home to the largest collection of rock paintings in the Nordic countries. Around 80 paintings, estimated to be 5,000 years old, have been discovered at the site so far. Thanks to imaging methods that are based on computer science, entirely new images may yet be disco  more

SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Nutritional supplements boost baby coral survival Feeding coral larvae a coral "baby food" can dramatically increase their chances of survival, a new study finds. Feeding coral larvae a coral "baby food" can dramatically increase their chances of survival, offering a new avenue for reef restoration as climate change continues to threaten coral ecosystems, a new study finds. Researcher  more