PERTH, Australia, Jan. 14 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * 'Cosmic clock' reveals Australian landscapes' history and potential future * Curtin University researchers have demonstrated a new way to uncover the ancient history of Australia's landscapes, which could offer crucial insights into how our environment responds to geological processes and climate change and even where deposits of valuable minerals may be found. The international team led by Curtin's Tim  more

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, Jan. 14 -- Brock University posted the following news: * * * 'Supercooling' keeps salamanders from freezing in Canadian winters: Brock-led research * On a frigid April day, Brock University Professor of Biological Sciences Glenn Tattersall, then-PhD student Danilo Giacometti and wildlife researcher Patrick Moldowan ventured out into Ontario's Algonquin Provincial Park hoping to take in a rare sight. Their efforts paid off as they watched several blue-spotted salama  more

CAMBRIDGE, England, Jan. 14 (TNSjou) -- Anglia Ruskin University issued the following news: * * * Study suggests bamboo has 'superfood' potential ARU research finds host of health benefits linked to world's fastest growing plant * The world's first academic review into bamboo consumption has identified a surprising range of health benefits, including helping control blood sugar, fighting inflammation, improving gut health and acting as an antioxidant. Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on  more

LONDON, England, Jan. 12 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * Bringing together expert voices from across the cryptocurrency and blockchain spectrum at City St George's * On Thursday 11 December, the Centre for Online-Safety, Safeguarding, Privacy and Identity ( COSPI ) at City St George's, University of London, co-hosted the 'Crypto @ Christmas' expert talk, panel discussion and networking event. Hosted in partnership with the UK OSINT Community, the   more

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Jan. 14 -- Utrecht University posted the following news: * * * Call for proposals: USO consolidation 2026 * Utrecht University is committed to a future-proof educational culture, focused on quality, innovation and educational scholarship. Many educational innovations are therefore realised at the university. We want to encourage successful innovations to have a permanent place at the university. Sometimes it is necessary to investigate this in more detail in a susta  more

LONDON, England, Jan. 15 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * City St George's Professor calls for bold food regulation reform in evidence to MPs * Professor Christina Vogel, Director of the Centre for Food Policy at City St George's, University of London, has called for a properly funded, joined-up regulatory framework to transform the UK's food environment, during evidence given to the Health and Social Care Committee as part of its inquiry into food a  more

HAIFA, Israel, Jan. 13 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Disordered is the New Functional: How Transcription Factors Search the Genome * Transcription factors are proteins that control which genes are turned on or off by binding to specific sites on DNA. Traditionally, this ability was thought to rely on the protein's three-dimensional structure, which fits its target sequence like a key in a lock. Yet how transcription factors locate these sit  more

KUOPIO, Finland, Jan. 14 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Doctoral defence of John Alexander Pulgarin Diaz, MSc, 16.1.2026: Contribution of stand, landscape and climatic attributes to Ips typographus damage and its spatial distribution in Finland * What is the topic of your doctoral research? Why is it important to study the topic? Insect pests such as the European spruce bark beetle ( Ips typographus L.; SBB), the most damaging insect pest of Norway sp  more

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Jan. 15 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * DTU Professor receives DKK 100,000 IPU Prize By Freja E. Klippmann Professor Tim C. McAloone, DTU Construct, has been awarded the IPU Prize 2025, which carries a grant of DKK 100,000. The prize is awarded by the IPU Foundation and recognises technical research with a direct impact on Danish industry. For more than 25 years, Tim McAloone's research has focused on developing and implemen  more

GUILFORD, England, Jan. 15 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * First-ever dataset to improve English-to-Malayalam machine translation fills critical gap for low-resource languages * The world's first dataset aimed at improving the quality of English-to-Malayalam machine translation - a long-overlooked language spoken by more than 38 million people in India - has been developed by researchers at the University of Surrey. Malayalam is considered a low-resourc  more

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Jan. 14 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * From research to impact: DTU becomes a partner in Innovation District Copenhagen By Peter Aagaard Brixen A broad group of 17 partners, including DTU, is behind a new association called Innovation District Copenhagen. The association will realize the visions for the initiative of the same name and utilize the capital region's concentration of research and talent to create an international  more

STOKE-ON-TRENT, England, Jan. 14 -- Staffordshire University issued the following news: * * * Gambling harms and suicide risk under the spotlight in new university study A new research project at University of Staffordshire is investigating the barriers that prevent people from seeking help for problem gambling * Led by Dr Sharon Mallon, working alongside Dr Jessica Runacres, the six-month study will examine how gambling-related harms are experienced and why many people delay or avoid acces  more

SYDNEY, Australia, Jan. 14 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Has progress stalled on gender equality at work? * Melissa Lyne, An international body of research led by UNSW academics warns progress towards gender equality at work is stalling - and in some cases going backwards - as climate change, artificial intelligence, violence and politics reshape working conditions. New research published in The Economic and Labour Relations Review, a UNSW-based jo  more

BRISTOL, England, Jan. 14 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Higher maternal blood pressure increases the risk of pregnancy complications, study concludes * Fernanda Morales-Berstein, Research Associate at the University of Bristol and the study's lead author, said: "Our findings suggest that higher maternal blood pressure increases the risk of multiple adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm delivery, giving birth to smaller babies, needing to have l  more

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Jan. 14 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Impactmaker Bob Aalbers challenges you: "With small steps you can achieve a lot in the field of sustainability" * How do you make an impact? That question isn't so easy for everyone to answer, even though the desire to make a difference is certainly there. In this brand-new series Impact Makers, a Radboud University student or staff member is placed in the spotlight each month. They show how they are wo  more

MANCHESTER, England, Jan. 14 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * India shows how urban forests can help cool cities - as long as planners understand what nature and people need * For many years, I lived in the Indian city of Chennai where the summer temperatures can reach up to 44degC. With a population of 4.5 million, this coastal city is humid and hot. Its suburbs are home to 600 Hindu temples and there's a wildlife reserve called Guindy national park  more

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Jan. 15 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * New insight on chronic fatigue treatment A new study has found some types of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can help those suffering from the debilitating condition chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The study was conducted by Dr Vivek Kolala, a psychiatry registrar and James Cook University graduate. Senior academic supervision was provided by psychiatrist and JCU lecturer Dr Kai Yang Chen.   more

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Jan. 14 -- Keele University issued the following news: * * * Keele University launches pioneering green hydrogen generation hub Senior leaders in energy policy, climate science, and industry were among the guests at the launch of Keele University's innovative new green hydrogen generation hub today, to learn more about the university's unique approach to using excess renewable energy for hydrogen production. The university has been a leader in hydrogen and low carbon  more

LEEDS, England, Jan. 14 -- Leeds Beckett University issued the following news: * * * Leeds Beckett University helping develop effective workplace learning in care homes Leeds Beckett University is leading a new project to help staff in care homes better support older people with complex needs such as dementia and multiple health conditions. The project is being funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Over 370,000 people live in over 15,000 care homes in the UK.  more

LONDON, England, Jan. 14 (TNSjou) -- London Business School issued the following news: * * * When prestige becomes a constraint for women at the top New research finds top board roles can quietly limit, not expand, women's future opportunities * Serving on the board of a major company is widely assumed to be a springboard to further influence. But new research, Unequal in the Spotlight: Gender Differences in How Serving on Prominent Firms Affects Directors' New Board Appointments (Administr  more

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Jan. 14 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Loughborough University becomes custodian of the Spirit of 2012 archive * Spirit of 2012, the London 2012 Games social legacy, was founded by the National Lottery Community Fund with an endowment of PS47m in 2013. Since its inception, the organisation has supported communities across the UK to build connection, legacy and social cohesion inspired by the Games. As planned, Spirit of 2012 will   more

SYDNEY, Australia, Jan. 15 -- Macquarie University issued the following news release: * * * 'Flipping the switch' on MND: NHMRC funds Macquarie researchers' novel idea Macquarie University neuroscientists are to receive a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Ideas Grant worth $1.4m over three years to develop innovative "on/off switch" mechanisms to help control gene therapy technologies for motor neurone disease (MND). Led by chief investigators Professor Roger Chung and Dr   more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Jan. 14 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Midlands families needed for pioneering autism study involving at-home robot * Families with a young autistic child are being encouraged to take part in a cutting-edge research project to examine how a specially designed robot, called QTrobot, could help parents support their autistic child with things like communication and social skills. The study is open to families with children aged from 2 an  more

LANCASTER, England, Jan. 14 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Professor receives Freedom of the City of London * A leading expert in seapower and maritime security at Lancaster University has received the Freedom of the City of London by redemption through his links with the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights - a historic trade guild that forms part of the City's centuries-old civic tradition. Professor of International Security Basil Germond, from the School of Globa  more

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Jan. 15 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Reporting harassment 'not worth it' * Despite recent legal reforms and increased emphasis on upholding workplace conduct policies, most people who experience sexual harassment at work still do not report it. Two new studies from Flinders University suggest that it is not just the fear of retaliation that stops people from speaking, but also feeling unsupported by systems that will not protect them. T  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 15 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * New hate speech laws must balance free speech and protection Parliament has been recalled early to debate the Labor government's new hate speech bill. An RMIT expert says questions remain about how to protect communities without limiting free speech, and explains why careful enforcement and broader protections are critical. Dr Nicole Shackleton, Coordinator of the   more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Jan. 15 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Scientists unlock the genetic key to tackling disease in koalas * Scientists from the University of Nottingham are part of an international group of experts who have used cutting edge genomic technology to predict which koalas are at high risk of getting cancer, based on which retroviruses they inherited in their genes. The findings of the new study, which are published in Nature Communica  more

LONDON, England, Jan. 14 -- SOAS, University of London issued the following news: * * * Universities must lead debate on free speech, new book argues A fascinating new book on how to support free speech on university campuses, co-edited by Professor Alison Scott Baumann and Hasan Pandor, calls for universities to be more active in developing a culture of free speech to shift today's highly polarised and politicised debate. How to Develop Free Speech on Campus: International Controversies an  more

HAIFA, Israel, Jan. 15 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * "Changing the Academic Culture" The 2nd Neubauer STEM Symposium was held at the Technion, with a focus on diversity and strengthening cross-sector research partnerships in academia * The 2nd Neubauer Symposium for the Advancement of STEM Education and Research was recently held at the Technion in the presence of Technion President Uri Sivan and philanthropists and entrepreneurs Joe and J  more

MANCHESTER, England, Jan. 14 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Time spent on gaming and social media not to blame for teen mental health issues * Written by: Joe Stafford A major new study from The University of Manchester has found little evidence that social media use or video gaming are causing mental health problems in young teenagers, challenging one of the most widespread concerns among parents and teachers today. The research - published in t  more

TORONTO, Ontario, Jan. 14 -- Toronto Metropolitan University issued the following news release: * * * TMU researchers advance AI drone navigation to connect remote and Indigenous communities New national collaboration demonstrates how drone technology can improve emergency response and delivery logistics to remote Indigenous communities * A team of researchers from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) has contributed key advances in autonomous drone navigation as part of a Canada-wide init  more

BURNABY, British Columbia, Jan. 14 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * Top citations and online, media engagement showcase SFU's exceptional research contributions in 2025 * by Heather Sanders Prolific SFU research-measured through Scopus citations, Altmetric engagement, and readership in The Conversation Canada -demonstrates the global reach of SFU scholars and innovators. Every day, SFU scholars engage in invaluable work that enhances the social, cultural, envir  more

LIVERPOOL, England, Jan. 14 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * UK's PS600 Million Health Data Research Service could unlock great benefits for patients, communities and economies * Professor Iain Buchan is W.H. Duncan Chair of Public Health Systems and Associate Pro Vice Chancellor for Innovation at the University of Liverpool. Professor Andrew Morris is Director of Health Data Research UK, Professor of Medicine and Vice Principal at the University of Edi  more

MACAU, China, Jan. 15 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM professor and students present latest research on economic cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries at international conference * Francisco Leandro, associate professor in the Department of Government and Public Administration in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Macau (UM), and Wang Yinkangni, a PhD student in political science at UM, presented their co-authored paper, C  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Jan. 15 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * New technology enters the race to decarbonise commercial buildings * University of Birmingham researchers have designed a novel energy storage system that could pave the way for decarbonisation of commercial buildings by charging from surplus renewable power that would otherwise be wasted, and delivering heat or cooling when required. Developed by Professor Yongliang Li, Chair in Thermal Energy En  more

NORWICH, England, Jan. 14 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * 2025 continues series of world's three warmest years 2025 is the third warmest year on record in a series from 1850, following 2024 and 2023, according to new data released today. The three-year run of record warmest years saw 2025 conclude at 1.41+-0.09 C above the 1850-1900 global average, according to the HadCRUT5 temperature series, collated by the Met Office, the University of East Anglia and th  more

MONTREAL, Quebec, Jan. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * Discrimination damages the body -- and makes you age faster Researchers at UdeM find that the lifelong stress of feeling singled out has a direct effect on the physical health of sexually and gender-diverse people. By Jeff Heinrich Have you always been discriminated against as an LGBTQ+ person? Has it been so bad, and the stress so heavy, you literally feel it in your bones? Well, it turns out   more

PORTSMOUTH, England, Jan. 14 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Global Professor leads major research on women's survival and resilience in war zones Amid the ongoing crisis in Sudan, a University of Portsmouth-led project has begun examining women's survival and resilience in war * Fundamental research on women's resilience during the conflicts in Sudan and South Sudan, is now underway. Emphasising lived experiences, Professor Nafisa Bedri, a Global Professo  more

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Jan. 14 -- The University of Saskatchewan issued the following news release: * * * National consortium formed to accelerate Canadian pea breeding through genomic selection New AI-driven platform will integrate data and expertise from across organizations to accelerate development of new pea varieties and reduce costs. * Today at the Saskatchewan Crops Forum, Protein Industries Canada announced a new two-year project in its Capacity Building Program with GIFS Ag Tech  more

TUBINGEN, Germany, Jan. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Tubingen issued the following news release: * * * AI helps assess environmental risks from chemicals University of Tubingen-led research team finds systematic weakness in tests of bioaccumulation in fish - Newly-developed AI tool aims to improve testing * The bioconcentration factor shows the concentration of chemical substances in fish as compared to the surrounding water. It is the standard measure for determining the bioaccumulatio  more

UPPSALA, Sweden, Jan. 15 -- Uppsala University issued the following news release: * * * How Topelius shaped the Finnish identity * The novel "The Surgeon's Stories" (Faltskarns berattelser, Valskarin kertomukset) by Zacharias Topelius has had a significant influence on the way people in Finland, and in Sweden, have come to understand their history. In the novel, the Lutheran faith has a key role in the depiction of Finland as an emerging nation. Lutheranism provides a model for the organizat  more

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Jan. 14 -- The University of Saskatchewan issued the following news release: * * * USask receives millions for innovative crop research projects The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is leading the way in agricultural research, bolstered by a large funding commitment to crop research at the university. More than $4.5 million is going to 24 USask-led, crop-focused research projects through the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF), a joint federal and provincial governm  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Jan. 14 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * World's first digital medical device for jaw pain self-management * By combining rigorous research with cutting-edge digital technology, we're creating a platform that doesn't just inform patients - it actively supports them Professor Justin Durham Now a new app, called JawSpace(r), launches the world's first digital medical device dedicated to empowering and supporting people living with TMD,   more