STORRS, Connecticut, April 1 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * 'Explore, Create, Lead': The Science of a World-Class Honors Education * Ten years ago, when it came time to revamp the UConn Honors Program for a new generation, program director Jennifer Lease Butts knew there was an invaluable resource to tap - right here on campus. UConn is recognized across the country for its research in gifted education. It is, quite literally, home to the National Center   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 2 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Common virus plus mono associated with increased risk of MS Having the disease infectious mononucleosis, often called mono, caused by the Epstein-Barr virus is associated with an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study published on April 1, 2026, in Neurology Open Access, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The Epstein  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 2 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Is vitamin D associated with lower levels of Alzheimer's biomarkers? Highlights * Higher vitamin D levels are associated with lower levels of the Alzheimer's biomarker tau protein years later. * The study does not prove cause and effect; it only shows an association. * No relationship was seen between vitamin D levels and the biomarker amyloid beta. * The results need   more

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, April 2 (TNSjou) -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news: * * * BGSU scientists find evidence of new volcanic activity in Antarctica Geology professor Kurt Panter, Ph.D., led a voyage to Antarctica that made key discoveries in the western Ross Sea * Researchers from Bowling Green State University found new evidence that two large volcanic seamounts on the seafloor in Antarctica have been recently active underneath the surface of the ocean. Researche  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 1 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Briefs March 2026 * Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others. Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff members across campu  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 1 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Future Engineer Tackles Neck Strain Problem for Air Force Pilots * by Cara Ramer, Student Public Relations Writer As aerospace companies pursue flights beyond Earth's orbit, the demand for engineers, scientists and advanced manufacturing solutions continues to rise worldwide -and Cedarville University junior Gabriel Payne is already moving to meet it. Cedarville student researches helmet solutions for Air  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 1 (TNSjou) -- The Geological Society of America issued the following news release: * * * New Research Highlights the Importance of Sublimation for the Rocky Mountain Snowpack In a year of historic snow drought for the region, a study in Geology shows that climate change can impact the rate that snow disappears into the atmosphere This past winter, the Rocky Mountains experienced a historic snow drought, a worrying development for the tens of millions of people  more

HONG KONG, April 1 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKUMed develops an innovative titanium implant surface for rapid bacteria elimination and enhanced bone regeneration * A research team from the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has developed a titanium implant surface that can be activated by near-infrared (NIR). With just 15 minutes of NIR irradia  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, released the following opening statement from a March 26, 2026, Subcommittee on Environment hearing entitled "Beneath the Waves: The Science and Technology of Deep-Sea Mining": * * * Good morning. Thank you to our Subcommittee Chairman, Mr. Franklin, for presiding over this important hearing, and thank you to our witnesses for sharing their insights today. This discussion will exam  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, April 2 (TNSjou) -- The International Society for Stem Cell Research issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Stem Cell Reports Strengthens Commitment to Scientific Rigor with New Publication Standards Requirements effective today advance transparency, reproducibility, and global research standards in stem cell science * The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) today announced that its official journal, Stem Cell Reports, has implemented   more

KARLSRUHE, Germany, April 1 (TNSjou) -- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * AI Inspires New Research Topics in Materials Science Researchers at KIT Analyze Materials Science Literature; Combination of Large Language Models and Machine Learning Indicates Trends for Future Research * The number of scientific papers is growing so rapidly that scientists are no longer able to keep track of all of them, even in their own research area. In a current study, r  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 1 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Liver screening at health clinics can save lives, according to pilot study in Rhode Island * People from groups most affected by liver disease are often unaware of their diagnosis until it has already reached an advanced stage.  To preempt that challenge, researchers from the Brown University School of Public Health conducted a study that screened patients for liver disease and associated risk factors du  more

SYDNEY, Australia, April 1 -- Macquarie University issued the following news release: * * * Macquarie's bold vision for science and engineering gets major boost * Macquarie University has appointed Professor Samuel Muller as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering, following a highly competitive search that attracted strong interest from across Australia. Professor Muller has served in the role over the past year and will now continue to lead one of the University's larges  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 1 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska in the national news: March 2026 * Two new agricultural studies involving University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers made national headlines in March. The stories were among 50-plus national news stories featuring Husker faculty, staff, students, centers and programs during the month. * A new study suggests that decades of reported gains in crop yields from plant breeding may be significantl  more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, April 1 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news wrap up: * * * The ASAM Weekly for March 31, 2026 There has always been more to substance use disorders than just the substances. For example, the harms of high-potency cannabis use in developing brains ( The American Journal on Addictions ) are also about legalization, which incentivized the market to develop these higher-potency products, the harms of which we're now   more

KENNESAW, Georgia, April 1 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * NSF-funded project explores the use of AI-powered chatbots to prepare future educators * If you were to sit in an online math class with them, Gabriel, Noah, and Jiwoo may sound like real elementary school students interacting in a virtual classroom, asking questions and making mistakes as they try to solve problems. In reality, they're AI agents, better known as chatbots, helping to prepare futu  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment released the following written testimony by Astrid Leitner, assistant professor of oceanography at Oregon State University, from a March 26, 2026, hearing entitled "Beneath the Waves: The Science and Technology of Deep-Sea Mining": * * * Executive Summary The USA does not currently have sufficient data to enable the responsible development of deep seabed mineral extraction. Despite substantial industry   more

NORWICH, England, April 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * Simple blood test could spot dementia years earlier, research shows A blood test could help identify people at higher risk of cognitive decline years before a traditional diagnosis is possible - according to University of East Anglia research. Scientists have discovered that subtle changes in the blood may reveal the earliest signs of cognitive decline long before symptoms become obvious. Th  more

DENTON, Texas, April 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT researcher finds new links between sleep and cardiometabolic health While Isamar Almeida wanted to be a mental health researcher from a young age, she wasn't always sure where that path would lead. That changed when she moved from Venezuela to the U.S. in 2019 and began working at a law firm specializing in immigration. Her work there included interviewing clients who had endured tra  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 1 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * USC physician-scientist Mohamed Abou-el-Enein named Outstanding New Investigator by the American Society of Gene + Cell Therapy In addition, Abou-el-Enein, lab member Amaia Cadinanos-Garai and their co-authors received the Best of Molecular Therapy Award for their paper describing a new tool for identifying which CAR T cells are best at surviving and killi  more

LOGAN, Utah, April 1 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Recognizes 2026 Faculty Award Winners * The Office of Research and the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost hosted the 2026 Faculty Awards Ceremony on Wednesday. This event recognized the research, service and teaching efforts of Utah State University faculty. For those interested, photos of the ceremony will be posted to the public gallery. The nine recognized awards and recipients are as fo  more

RIVERSIDE, California, April 2 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Watering smarter, not more * Advanced technology can help farmers get to the root of a growing problem 3/4 overwatering in an era of increasing drought and water scarcity. A new UC Riverside system can map soil moisture tree by tree, so growers water only where and when it's needed. This system, detailed in the journal Computer and Electronics in Agriculture, was led by the res  more

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, April 1 -- Westminster College issued the following news: * * * Westminster professors explore what it means to be a 'Swiftie' The term "Swiftie" may have started in the music world, but it's now earning attention in academic circles. At Westminster College, professors Dr. Jamie Chapman and Dr. James Rhoads are exploring what it means to claim an identity that has become a global label for fans of pop star Taylor Swift. Chapman, associate professor of sociology  more

GALVESTON, Texas, April 1 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Why experts say now is the time to vaccinate US dairy cattle against bird flu * Bird flu -specifically H5N1 -is no longer just a poultry problem in Asia. What started as a major United States outbreak first in wildlife, then in poultry, and later in dairy cattle is raising new concerns about food security, the economy, the health of farm workers, and the potential for future human out  more