BINGHAMTON, New York, Feb. 17 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Beyond 'survival' of the fittest: Evolution works in teams Review of scientific studies shows that natural selection operates on multiple levels By Jennifer Micale Survival of the fittest. Nature red in tooth and claw. The common view of natural selection is based solely on the individual: A trait allows an organism to out-compete its rivals and is thus passed down to its offspring. To suggest otherwise  more

SAN JOSE, California, Feb. 18 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cadence Design Systems, a provider of electronic design automation and semiconductor intellectual property, issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Cadence Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results 14% Revenue Growth and ~45% Non-GAAP Operating Margin for 2025 Record Backlog of $7.8 Billion * Cadence (Nasdaq: CDNS) today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025. F  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary by Walter Clemens, associate at the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies at Harvard University, and professor emeritus of political science at Boston University: * * * Can Russia Be Rescued by Disaster in Ukraine? Past Russian military defeats have presaged political change. Could the mass casualties in Ukraine help a new generation of reformers come to the fore? * Complexity science argu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following Fed Notes article: * * * Assessing Bank Resilience to a Funding Shock Faith Achugamonu, Tim Schmidt-Eisenlohr, and Matthew P. Seay/1 Introduction Deposits are the largest source of funding for U.S. banks, representing approximately two-thirds of liabilities. Deposits also remain key to bank profitability, as they typically function as a stable source of long-term funding at a cost well-below interest earned on bank assets. Howe  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, Feb. 17 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Growing evidence that freshwater wildlife is impacted by microplastics * Researchers have found more evidence that microplastics are impacting freshwater wildlife in different countries around the world. A new study, led by the University of Glasgow and published in the journal Environmental Research, documents the presence of microplastics in the droppings of freshwater birds nesting in different site  more

UNION, New Jersey, Feb. 17 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * Kean University Professor's Raising Families Project Published in Leading National Journal * A faculty-led initiative at Kean University that blends hands-on student learning with meaningful community support has been published in OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, a leading national journal in the field of occupational therapy. The Raising Families Lab, led by Zahava Friedman, Ph.D., assist  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 17 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * New biosensor offers early warning system for disease * Detecting gum disease currently requires a dentist chair and visual exam, often catching problems only after tissue damage has started. To shift care from reactive to proactive, researchers at Texas A&M University have engineered a wearable, tissue-adhesive biosensor that detects inflammation biomarkers in the mouth with molecular precision. Dr. C  more

MONTREAL, Quebec, Feb. 17 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * New study provides advice on how to boost participation in physical activity among autistic youth * Researchers investigating how to increase participation in physical activity by autistic children and teens say key strategies include creating predictable routines, involving family members and ensuring safe and sensory-friendly spaces. Those were among 95 "facilitators" yielded by their review of previo  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Feb. 17 (TNSjou) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * New study maps key species threats in Costa Rica New research has revealed the biggest threats driving species towards extinction in northern San Jose, Costa Rica. Led by Newcastle University, the study found that the greatest potential to reduce species extinction risk in the Northern Sub-catchments of San Jose, Costa Rica, lies in addressing habitat loss and degradation due to livestock  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Cost of copper must rise substantially to meet basic copper needs The price of copper must at least double in order to spur the development of new copper mines to meet the world's growing demand for the metal, according to a team led by a University of Michigan researcher. A research team led by U-M geologist Adam Simon examined barriers to producing the copper necessary to meet demands for t  more

PULLMAN, Washington, Feb. 18 (TNSjou) -- Washington State University issued the following news release: * * * Study of NBA finds that pay inequity among top performers erodes cooperation NBA teams that paid their core players inequitably won fewer games as a result of reduced cooperation, according to a Washington State University study with implications for workplace management. While it draws on data from professional basketball, the study suggests that managers in the workplace should ens  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Leads Senate Democrats' Investigation into EPA's Decision to Disregard Health Impacts in Air Pollution Standards Senators warn the agency's move risks families' health and could sacrifice more than $40 billion in public health gains to cut costs for polluters * Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Membe  more