WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: "Democratic Odds of Taking the Senate Increase as Four Ratings Shift in Their Favor" [Cook Political Report] As Senate Democrats continue to build momentum heading into the November midterms, election analysts at Cook Political Report have moved multiple Senate races - including North Carolina, Georgia, and Ohio - in Democrats' favor. Across the map, Democrats have created a cl  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Maine Has Legislation That Would Temporarily Ban New Data Centers * Key Takeaways 1 Maine could become the first state to ban new data centers. 2 Maine's temporary ban has passed the State House, and other states are considering ways to slow or stop the deployment of data centers, with concerns ranging from electricity pricing to environmental issues. 3 Most of the stated co  more

ROLLA, Missouri, April 13 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Missouri S&T Academy of Civil Engineers inducts new members * Fourteen professionals with ties to Missouri University of Science and Technology were inducted into the Missouri S&T Academy of Civil Engineers during an induction ceremony held April 9 in Rolla. The academy recognizes outstanding alumni for their professional achievement and success. It also provides support and experien  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 13 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * New research sheds light on the path of neurodegenerative diseases * The mechanics of the onset of cancer or neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease or ALS remain a mystery. Scientists associate these diseases with an increase in unstable molecules called reactive oxygen species (ROS) in cells, but they don't fully know why they form or why these molecules might pose a problem. T  more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, April 12 -- Oregon State University posted the following news release: * * * Oxide-based sensor opens door to greener, faster, more accurate quality testing of food * CORVALLIS, Ore. - An electrochemical sensor developed at Oregon State University holds promise for making food quality testing faster, more accurate, more environmentally friendly and less expensive. The novel sensor, which also has potential applications in health care and environmental monitoring, is base  more

WURZBURG, Germany, April 13 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Precision boost for quantum sensor technology * A key factor for the performance of sensors is the speed at which the system returns to its initial state after a disturbance or measurement, similar to the taring of a balance. In the quantum sensor under investigation, this corresponds to the transition of electrons from an energetically excited state to the ground state. However, the electrons   more

LONDON, England, April 14 -- The Institute of Cancer Research issued the following news: * * * Scientists identify a potential new treatment option for lobular breast cancer A drug currently being tested in clinical trials for a rare blood cancer could also be used to treat lobular breast cancer, according to a study published in the journal Cancer Research. Scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, found that the drug - a LOX inhibitor - can slow the growth and spread of lobul  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, April 13 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Undergrads play pivotal role in shaping international literary journal through new editing and publishing course * Three years ago, when Olivia Soffey '26 first volunteered as a student editor for the Bryant Literary Review (BLR), it was just she and her friend Audrey Jones '24 combing through stacks of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction submissions alongside History, Literature, and the Arts Profe  more