AALTO, Finland, Oct. 31 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * BioSustex PhD/Postdoc Meet to Exchange Insights and Strengthen Collaboration On Friday, members of the PhD and Postdoctoral group involved in the BioSustex Project convened for a collaborative meeting to exchange research findings and experiences. The session was chaired by Ali Tarhini from Aalto University. Participants included Md. Reazuddin Repon (Aalto University), Maria Rachele Sesterzi (Green Decision  more

AALTO, Finland, Oct. 31 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * New macular degeneration treatment the first to halt disease's progression A laser treatment for this common eye disease will start clinical trials in Finland next spring -- researchers hope it could be available to sufferers in as little as three years. * Around a third of people over the age of 80 suffer from age-related macular degeneration (AMD), with an estimated 20 million Americans aged 40 and older  more

BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 31 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * ACU means business with innovation partnership ACU students and researchers will benefit from a new education partnership with the Canberra Innovation Network (CBRIN). CBRIN was established in 2014 by four foundation members, the Australian National University, the University of Canberra, UNSW Canberra and the Canberra Institute of Technology, in collaboration with the ACT Government and priva  more

CAMBRIDGE, England, Oct. 31 (TNSjou) -- Anglia Ruskin University issued the following news: * * * Meerkats get health benefit from mob membership Research discovers that social networks have most influence over their gut bacteria * New research has found that social interactions among meerkats may be crucial to their health and survival - thanks to the sharing of beneficial gut bacteria. Published in the Journal of Animal Ecology, the study discovered that a meerkat's social group membersh  more

CANBERRA, Australia, Oct. 31 -- The Australian National University issued the following news release: * * * ANU project to document the history of grandparenting in Australia The history of grandparenting in Australia is being documented for the first time in a new project led by experts from The Australian National University (ANU). According to the research team, while grandparents play a fundamental role in many families, including sharing the load of caring for children, they've often be  more

SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 31 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Bright futures: UNSW scientists advance solar efficiency By Melissa Lyne UNSW researchers are working towards a new generation of solar technology that could make sunlight work smarter - by turning one particle of light into two packets of energy. In the race to make solar energy cheaper and more efficient, a team of UNSW Sydney scientists and engineers have found a way to push past one of the b  more

NORTH VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 31 -- Capilano University issued the following news release: * * * Capilano University awarded federal research grant to support research-creation in early childhood education Capilano University (CapU) is pleased to announce it has been awarded an Insight grant of $300,000 from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The three-year grant supports early childhood educators, students and faculty in pursuing important resea  more

CARDIFF, Wales, Oct. 31 -- Cardiff University issued the following news: * * * Cardiff signs Africa Charter Cardiff University has committed to advancing equity in the global production of knowledge by signing the Africa Charter for Transformative Research Collaborations. Launched in 2023, the Africa Charter is an Africa-centred framework that will help to advance and uphold the continent's place in the global production of scientific knowledge. It aims to change the way research collaborat  more

CARDIFF, Wales, Oct. 31 (TNSjou) -- Cardiff University issued the following news: * * * Webb serves up Halloween treat with new images of cosmic creepy crawly Never-before-seen details of the Red Spider Nebula - NGC 6537 - have been revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) ahead of Halloween. The image, selected as JWST's Picture of the Month, was captured using the telescope's Near-InfraRed Camera (NIRCam), and shows the cosmic creepy-crawly against a backdrop of thousands of stars  more

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Oct. 31 -- Saint Mary's University issued the following news: * * * Celebrating excellence: Saint Mary's faculty recognized for external research funding Researchers at Saint Mary's University were recently recognized for their success in securing over $10 million in external funding to engage in important work in their fields. The funding received was in the form of research contracts, Canada Research Chair positions and tri-council grants. Saint Mary's researchers are  more

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Oct. 31 -- Dalhousie University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers make first ever discovery of sub Arctic seafloor seasonal movements A team of Canadian researchers has uncovered a surprising seasonal rhythm beneath the icy waters of the sub-Arctic, revealing that the seafloor may not be as static as we think. In a recently published paper, researchers from Natural Resources Canada, the University of New Brunswick, Dalhousie University, Queen's Univer  more

GEELONG, Australia, Oct. 31 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Genetic risk for depression linked to increased risk of heart disease New research has found that people with genetic risk for depression have a greater chance of developing certain types of heart disease, pointing to the opportunity for dual-purpose prevention and treatment strategies targeting both diseases. * The research by Deakin University's Food & Mood Centre found that a genetic risk for depres  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, Oct. 31 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * Double award win for UofG knowledge transfer partnership with Soapworks Ltd An innovative partnership which has brought the benefits of academic expertise to industry has scooped two prizes at a major national awards ceremony. The knowledge transfer partnership between researchers from the University of Glasgow and Soapworks Ltd was recognised with the Technical Excellence Award and the Future Leader Awa  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 31 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Develop Innovative Phage-Based Strategy Against Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria At the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) - Flanders Institute for Biotechnology (VIB), biologist Jessie Vandierendonck has been investigating new, alternative treatments to combat bacterial infections using (bacterio)phages, viruses that attack and destroy bacteria. "Bacteriophages were discovered even b  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 31 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * What Wheat Fibres Do in Sourdough Bread: VUB-PhD Sheds Light on an Age-Old Tradition Bread has been a staple food for thousands of years, and in recent times sourdough bread has been making a comeback. It is regarded as natural, nutritious, and full of flavour. But what exactly happens during this complex fermentation process? And how do wheat fibres influence bread quality? These questions   more

HONG KONG, Oct. 31 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Business School Releases Latest Study on Employee Stress and Wellbeing The Institute of Behavioural and Decision Science (IBDS) at HKU Business School (HKUBS), in collaboration with the Hong Kong Association for Customer Service Excellence (HKACE), released a new study report focusing on employee wellbeing and stress intervention. The study highlights significant differences in stress levels faced b  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 31 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Imperial President discusses efforts to support global science at CNRS By Conrad Duncan Imperial's President has met with senior research leaders in Paris to discuss supporting global science and empowering the next generation of talent. The event at CNRS - France's state research organisation - was organised to support its strategic international partnerships with world-class universities, including Imperi  more

BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 31 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Innovation with heart earns QUT engineer Batterham Medal Professor Shaun Gregory, from the QUT School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, has been awarded the 2025 Batterham Medal for Engineering Excellence, recognising his leadership in cardiovascular engineering and impact on global health. Director of the QUT Centre for Biomedical Technologies, Professor Gregory has led a m  more

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Oct. 31 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * JCU researchers on deep sea CSIRO discovery mission A team of James Cook University (JCU) marine researchers are currently aboard CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator, looking to discover new species and unlock the secrets of Australia's deep ocean. The 2025 Coral Sea Frontier voyage, led by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has seen five JCU researchers join with other scientists, C  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Oct. 31 (TNSjou) -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * New funding for international research projecting ice sheet loss and sea level rise Melt from ice sheets on Earth is already contributing to flooding across the globe and is expected to increase in the coming decades. Adaptation to reduce the destructiveness of future sea level rise is under way and depends critically, inch by inch, on the work of a newly-funded, international gro  more

OSHAWA, Ontario, Oct. 31 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * From aspiring dentist to virtual reality ergonomics researcher: How Dr. Nick La Delfa is helping GM design safer, more productive work When Dr. Nick La Delfa talks about ergonomics, his excitement often turns to the possibilities of virtual reality (VR). Dr. La Delfa is advancing the use of VR to make workplaces safer, long before injuries happen. One proactive approach his team is studying allow  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 31 (TNSrep) -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: * * * Royal Holloway academic leads major national AI skills report to help UK businesses unlock 400 billion pounds growth * The report, authored by Dr Nisreen Ameen, provides practical tools to assist UK employers - from SMEs to major industries - in navigating AI adoption and addressing critical skills gaps. Royal Holloway, University of London has taken a leading role in one of the UK'  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 31 -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: * * * New study calls for inclusive NHS menopause care as migrant women offer a radical rethink of women's midlife health As World Menopause Awareness Month draws to a close, researchers from Royal Holloway and the University of Liverpool are urging the NHS to rethink its approach to menopause care - calling for more inclusive support for migrant women. The study, based on interviews with Black and  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 31 -- SOAS, University of London issued the following news: * * * Music researcher releases new experimental album Award-winning composer, sound artist, performer, and post-doctoral research associate Dr Helen Anahita Wilson releases her new album "Nightshade" today - the first ever album to explore the Solanaceae plant family through experimental music. Informed by her own practice in sound studies, composition, life writing, creative and cultural industries, and heal  more

MUNICH, Germany, Oct. 31 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Career in science: Yixiao Zhang New resources from waste products * Across the globe, researchers are striving to develop sustainable methods for cleaning contaminated wastewater. At the TUM School of Natural Sciences, doctoral researcher Yixiao Zhang is creating nanoparticles that act as highly efficient catalysts, transforming waste products into new and valuable resources like the fertilizer u  more

MUNICH, Germany, Oct. 31 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * TUM spin-off MSAID Using artificial intelligence to track proteins * Faster, better, and ideally tailored to each individual: the medicine of the future aims to deliver precise diagnoses and treatment plans. The interaction of proteins plays a key role in this. To understand this interplay, large, high-quality datasets must be analyzed as efficiently as possible. MSAID, a spin-off of the Technica  more

AALTO, Finland, Oct. 31 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Three new Academy Professors at Aalto University Professor Tuomas Hytonen from the Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis, Professor Mikko Mottonen from the Department of Applied Physics and Professor Aki Vehtari from the Department of Computer Science have been appointed as Academy Professors for the term 1 January 2026-31 December 2031. Congratulations to all! The Academy of Finland has appointed   more

MACAU, China, Oct. 31 -- The University of Macau issued the following news: * * * UM delivers some postgraduate programmes in Cooperation Zone in Hengqin With the approval from the Ministry of Education and in line with the development objectives of the Macao SAR government, the University of Macau (UM) takes the lead in delivering teaching activities in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. Through the establishment of a campus in the Cooperation Zone, UM aims to nurture   more

MACAU, China, Oct. 31 -- The University of Macau issued the following news: * * * UM hosts 6th Macau Symposium on Cognitive and Brain Sciences To promote interdisciplinary collaboration and academic exchange, the Institute of Collaborative Innovation (ICI) at the University of Macau (UM) held the 6th Macau Symposium on Cognitive and Brain Sciences (MSCBS 2025). The event brought together experts and scholars from renowned universities and research institutions including Stanford University, t  more

LONDON, England, Nov. 1 (TNSjou) -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Antidepressants improve core depressive symptoms early on One of the most common antidepressants, sertraline, contributes to a modest improvement in core depression and anxiety symptoms, including low mood, within two weeks, finds a new analysis of a major clinical trial led by UCL researchers. The study, published in Nature Mental Health, analysed the findings of the PANDA trial, which first p  more

LONDON, England, Nov. 1 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Global efforts to avoid catastrophic climate change risk being derailed Measures intended to combat climate change could inadvertently undermine international efforts to address the crisis, according to a new report co-authored by UCL researchers. The report, Derailment Risk: How Climate Action Could Go Off Track, by UCL's Climate Action Group, the University of Exeter, and the Institute for Public Pol  more

LONDON, England, Nov. 1 (TNSrpt) -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * In a polarised Britain, universities remain a source of local and national pride A new report by the UCL Policy Lab and More in Common reveals that universities are a source of national success and local pride. However, it shows a growing gap in support between grads and non grads and suggests universities must demonstrate their benefit to society as a whole. At a time when trust in many Britis  more

KUOPIO, Finland, Oct. 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Dancing alleviated perceived symptoms of depression and helped to understand its root causes Dance as a performative art form alleviates perceived symptoms of depression, helps to understand its root causes and promotes self-actualisation, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland found. The multidisciplinary research collaboration brought together perspectives from psychology a  more

KUOPIO, Finland, Oct. 31 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * From trainees to full-time researchers: How Yasin and Nafee found their match at RNatives When Bangladeshi biomedicine students Yasin Arafat and Nafee Alam began their studies at the University of Eastern Finland, they were keen to expand their scientific interests into new areas. What they did not yet know was that their journeys would soon take them from lecture halls to the forefront of Finnish b  more

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, Oct. 31 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * Update on participation in REACT project On 16 October, we published an article regarding our intention to suspend our participation in the European REACT project to develop energy-efficient computers, involving 11 participating institutions in the Netherlands and abroad. Based on reports about one of the scientists involved from the Technion University in Israel, it was decided to investigate   more

GUELPH, Ontario, Oct. 31 -- The University of Guelph issued the following news release: * * * Water Researcher Named One of Canada's Most Powerful Women for 2025 A University of Guelph researcher is being honoured for her work safeguarding the world's water supplies. Dr. Heather Murphy, professor in the Department of Pathobiology, Ontario Veterinary College, has been named one of Women's Executive Network's (WXN) Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners for 2025. These are Canada'  more

HELSINKI, Finland, Oct. 31 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * University of Helsinki welcomes seven Academy Professors The Research Council of Finland has selected 15 new Academy Professors for 2026-2031, with funding awarded to top international researchers pursuing scholarly innovation and breakthroughs. * Of the 15 new Academy Professors appointed, seven are active at the University of Helsinki. The funding is intended to help researchers reach top in  more

HELSINKI, Finland, Oct. 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Are antibiotics still effective against children's ear infections? A study surveying the genetic variation of a bacterium that causes pneumonia and middle-ear infections in children sheds new light on the transmission and evolution of the species. * A new study reveals the rapid transmission rate of the Haemophilus influenzae bacterium and the extent of its antibiotic resistance global  more

HELSINKI, Finland, Oct. 31 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Bachelor's theses by Elina Kivari, Sanna Antinluoma and Martina Stankoska among the best in Europe For the third year in a row, our students excelled in the Global Undergraduate Awards programme. The bachelor's theses selected as the European winners in their disciplines, are strongly linked to future aspirations. * The Global Undergraduate Awards is an international programme, dedicated to rec  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 31 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * The University of Melbourne receives 60 prestigious Australian research grants University of Melbourne researchers have received more than $47 million to fund 60 world class Discovery projects to expand the boundaries of knowledge through fundamental research. The projects are funded through the highly competitive Australian Research Council's 2026 Discovery Project Scheme. University of Melbourne   more

SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 31 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following commentary on Oct. 30, 2025: * * * Discipline or disadvantage? Why school exclusion in NSW needs rethinking Inclusive education policy can break cycles of disadvantage. By Samara Hand In 2024, more than one in 10 high school students in NSW were suspended. Over 100 were expelled. These aren't just numbers. They're young people being pushed out of classrooms and into uncertainty. And the impact isn't felt   more

SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 31 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * New 3D-printed implants could revolutionise bone healing By Libby Moorhead A team of researchers from UNSW Canberra has developed a new 3D-printed implant that could transform how doctors treat fractures and bone injuries, bringing personalised, biodegradable implants one step closer to reality. These implants, known as bone scaffolds, are tiny, porous structures implanted into the body to help   more

CALLAGHAN, Australia, Oct. 31 -- The University of Newcastle issued the following news: * * * Healthy recognition: Dietitian earns prestigious Australian science honour In a landmark recognition of her pioneering work in dietetics, food and nutrition science, University of Newcastle Professor Tracy Burrows has been elected a 2025 Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS)--one of the nation's highest honours in health research. Elected by their peers, Fellows are  more

CALLAGHAN, Australia, Oct. 31 -- The University of Newcastle issued the following news: * * * Polymer science PhD student wins prestigious ATSE award University of Newcastle PhD student, Zachary Di Pietro, has been recognised at the prestigious Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) awards for outstanding work in polymer science. Announced on Thursday night, Zachary received the Ezio Rizzardo Polymer Scholarship, which celebrates the potential impact of exception  more

PORTSMOUTH, England, Oct. 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Chimpanzees rationally revise their beliefs when presented with new evidence Research by an international team of behavioural scientists including from the University of Portsmouth has shown that chimpanzees rationally revise their beliefs * In a paper published in Science, researchers show that humans are not the only ones making decisions based on evidence, and importantly, chimpanzees j  more

BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Combination of obesity and poor sleep increases risk of multiple chronic diseases Key points * Multimorbidity is having 2 or more chronic diseases at the same time, and is a growing problem as the population ages. * The probability of acquiring multimorbidity is almost 80 per cent if a person suffers from both poor sleep and obesity. * Multimorbidity is a major cause of increased mortalit  more

BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 31 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Peptides to prime plant defence against viruses in vegetables A chemical-free and cost-effective way to tackle viruses in Australia's multi-billion-dollar vegetable industry is the focus of a 5-year project being led by The University of Queensland. Dr Mark Jackson from UQ's Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation said rather than concentrating on controlling the insects that spread   more

BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Study challenges conventional wisdom on a common cause of melanoma Key points * A new study has found a gene mutation in BRAF - common in melanoma - can lie dormant in healthy skin. * Until now, it was thought this particular mutation would almost always cause a mole or melanoma to form. * The study could result in improving patient screening of areas of skin more prone to the disease. *  more

BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Superconducting germanium made with industry-compatible methods Scientists have paved the way for next-generation quantum circuits by successfully making a semiconducting element commonly used in electrical devices superconducting. A research team from The University of Queensland's School of Mathematics and Physics and Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology and New York  more

BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 31 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Under the surface: how genetics could save the Great Barrier Reef On an island 87 kilometres off Queensland's coast, scientists are discovering secrets that could care for the Great Barrier Reef. Key points * UQ researchers are uncovering the genetic mysteries of the Great Barrier Reef to help in restoration and adaption work. * Despite looking identical to the naked eye, some coral species are ge  more

GUILFORD, England, Nov. 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Simple checklist helps you choose the best way to green your space A practical, evidence-based checklist developed by scientists at the University of Surrey is helping everyone from keen gardeners to local councils plan their next greening project with confidence. Researchers from Surrey's Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) in collaboration with their project partners, have devel  more

SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 31 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following commentary: * * * PERSPECTIVES | Australia-China policy: Guardrails, not walls At a a glance An industry networking day in Canberra this week laid bare a simple truth. Politics is still beating economics in Australia's China policy. Facing a rapidly evolving global economy shaped by technology, competition and complex geopolitics, Australia's China policy must make the case for engagement, with guardrails.  more

WINDSOR, Ontario, Oct. 31 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * Returning visiting scholar to speak on Indigenization and world Englishes By Kate Hargreaves When Marc Zhichang Xu visited Windsor for the first time in early 2024, he found his time at the University to be "impressive and inspirational." "I was particularly inspired by the Indigenous Spirit on the Turtle Island Walk on the campus," he says, referencing the Seven Grandfather Teachings represented along the r  more

UPPSALA, Sweden, Oct. 31 (TNSjou) -- Uppsala University issued the following news release: * * * Breast cancer risk varies between different hormonal contraceptives Some common hormonal contraceptives are linked to a slightly higher risk of breast cancer than others. This is shown by a new Swedish study from Uppsala University, in which researchers followed more than two million women and teenage girls in Sweden to identify how different hormonal contraceptives affect the risk of breast cance  more

SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 31 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Urban legends: UNSW research centre marks 20 years of shaping cities By Ben Knight For two decades, the UNSW City Futures Research Centre has advanced understanding of cities and informed urban policy through impactful research. When Professor Bill Randolph decided to start an urban research centre at UNSW Sydney 20 years ago, he didn't expect it would still be around today. After all, the odds   more

LONDON, Canada, Oct. 31 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Western students among world's best in 2025 Global Undergraduate Awards Four scholars recognized for research spanning classics, neuroscience, mathematics and computer science By Crystal Lamb Western students were recognized among the best in the world through the 2025 Global Undergraduate Awards - an international academic competition celebrating exceptional undergraduate research and creative work. This year,   more

LONDON, Canada, Oct. 31 (TNSjou) -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Western study reveals brain's predictive power Researchers find neurons don't wait for challenges to arise, they plan how to react By Jeff Renaud As we move through the world, our brains do more than plan our actions - they anticipate potential disruptions. A new Western study published in the high impact journal Nature reveals that we rely on sensory expectations to get prepared for unexpected disturban  more