MUNICH, Germany, April 16 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * "We need to invest more in education" * TUM University Foundation Family-run Busch Vacuum Solutions has supported the TUM University Foundation since 2019. Today, Ayla Busch continues the commitment of her father, alumnus and company founder Dr.-Ing. Karl Busch. "Huckepack" and "R5" are very far from household names, and yet millions of these products are in operation all over the world, in a  more

PERTH, Australia, April 16 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * 'Dancing jets' from black hole reveal their immense power * New Curtin University-led research has used a radio telescope that spans the Earth to snap images that measure the immense power of jets from black holes, confirming scientists' theories of how black holes help shape the structure of the Universe. In a paper published in Nature Astronomy, researchers found the power of the jets in Cygnus X-1 -  more

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, April 16 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * A strong works council provides important support during a Chinese) company takeover * European companies are increasingly targeted for acquisition by Chinese organisations. This causes unease: what does it mean for the company's employees, and the knowledge and experience around them? A strong works council, as we often see in Germany, for example, can ensure that a takeover still goes well. So write   more

AALTO, Finland, April 16 (TNSjou) -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Ability to harness quantum speed gains now within sight after researchers solve massive simulation problem in a heartbeat The use of a quantum-inspired algorithm to calculate the unworkably vast potential properties of quantum materials is an early example of how quantum technology can be used to improve itself. The discovery could have future applications in dissipationless technology, for example   more

AALTO, Finland, April 16 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Mobile work machines are electrifying rapidly - a new research environment supports the industry's product development A unique development and testing facility for mobile work machines has been built at Aalto University to support electrification in the field and strengthen collaboration between academic research and industry. Mobile work machines used in mines, forests, ports and other demanding location  more

HAIFA, Israel, April 16 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * AI Infrastructure and Its Implications for the Power Grid * : Technion Researchers Present an Energy Framework for the Age of Artificial Intelligence In recent years, we have witnessed a dramatic surge in the use of artificial intelligence across a wide range of fields and sectors. It is becoming clear that the development of large language models (LLMs) and models such as GPT poses an  more

MONTREAL, Quebec, April 15 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * AI tool pinpoints cells driving aggressive cancers * McGill University researchers have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can identify small groups of cells most responsible for driving aggressive cancers. The tool, called SIDISH, offers scientists a clearer path to designing targeted therapies by showing which cells inside a tumour are most strongly linked with poor patient outcomes, rath  more

RED DEER, Alberta, April 16 -- Red Deer Polytechnic issued the following news: * * * Central Alberta First & RDP Launch Regional AI Workshop Series Central Alberta First (CAF), in collaboration with Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) and the Regional Business Support Network (RBSN), is launching a new AI Workshop Series designed to help small and medium-sized businesses across the region build practical skills and confidence in using artificial intelligence. The initiative builds on the success of t  more

KUOPIO, Finland, April 15 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Combining prescribed fire and retention forestry promotes natural tree regeneration * In a landscape-scale experiment, the researchers found that natural tree regeneration (i.e. not artificially seeded or planted) met or exceeded commercial standards after prescribed burning and clear-cutting with moderate levels of green tree retention. Pioneer species that establish after disturbance, including   more

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, April 16 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Developing equitable education in an unequal society * Professor Ruksana Osman to lead the UNESCO Chair in Teacher Education for Diversity and Development until 2029. The UNESCO Chair in Teacher Education for Diversity and Development, established in 2009, has evolved into a vibrant intellectual hub, where ideas are exchanged across borders but take root in local realities. Based   more

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 16 -- The University of Copenhagen posted the following news: * * * Elephant genomes reveal a past of continental connectivity and a future of increasing isolation * In the largest genomic study of African elephants to date, an international team of researchers analysed 232 whole genomes from both savanna and forest elephants, collected across 17 African countries. This is the first large-scale, continent-wide genetic study since African elephants were recognized a  more

BATH, England, April 16 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Elite MBAs still influence who reaches the top of corporate America, University of Bath study shows * New research from the University of Bath shows that graduates of elite MBA programmes, particularly the so called M7 super elite US schools, are significantly more likely to become top management team members and CEOs than those with non elite MBAs or no MBA at all. However, the study of more than 106,000 ex  more

BRISTOL, England, April 16 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Exclusive breastfeeding linked to long-term changes in marks on DNA, found in blood * The finding comes from the largest study of its kind, conducted across an international consortium. Researchers studied blood sample data in children, looking at epigenetic marks across the genome. Epigenetics refers to chemical changes to DNA which influence which genes are active and how they function. Specifi  more

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, April 16 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Five new MSCA Fellows start at TU/e this year Five early career researchers have been awarded individual Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships to fund a postdoctoral position with a supervisor of their choice at TU/e. TU/e welcomes five outstanding young scientists who will conduct research in Eindhoven over the next two years under the Marie Sklodowska Curie A  more

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, April 16 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * From beats to bytes: AIAM's first AI-driven African music projects * Five artist-engineer teams of Wits University's AI & Africa Music (AIAM) Project unveiled prototypes exploring AI and African musical traditions. After six months of intense collaboration, the five artist-engineer winning teams of the inaugural AI & Africa Music (AIAM) Project presented their prototypes at a showca  more

BRISBANE, Australia, April 17 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Future food needs new underground strategy * A greater focus on roots during plant breeding could ensure staple grain crops continue to feed the world as recycled nutrients substitute conventional fertilisers in the future, a University of Queensland study has found. The project at the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability compared how modern varieties of sorghum and traditional or landra  more

NEWPORT, England, April 16 (TNSjou) -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * Global understanding of soil boosted by research at Harper Adams University field site Work using data from an experimental field at Harper Adams University has demonstrated the potential of high frequency seismology to improve our understanding of soil processes. The research, published in the most recent edition of the journal Science, was led by University of Washington in collaboration with Ha  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, April 16 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Global university leaders gather in Glasgow for landmark summit * Senior university leaders, policymakers and sector experts from around the world will gather in Glasgow for the inaugural U21 Leadership Summit and Annual Network Meeting, hosted by the University of Glasgow as part of its 575th anniversary celebrations. Running from 20-23 April 2026, the events bring together leadership from Universita  more

LONDON, England, April 16 -- The University of Greenwich posted the following news: * * * Greenwich awarded gold by National Cyber Security Centre * As a Gold ACE-CSE institution, cyber security students at the University of Greenwich will graduate from programmes formally recognised by the NCSC, enabling them to receive an NCSC-certified qualification. This recognition reflects the strength, quality, and continuous enhancement of the University's cyber security programmes. The Universit  more

HOKKAIDO, Japan, April 16 (TNSjou) -- Hokkaido University issued the following news release: * * * Preconception radiation exposure alters offspring mitochondrial DNA in an organ-specific manner When parents were exposed to radiation before conception, organ-specific changes in mitochondrial DNA were observed in the next generation. * It did not take long after the discovery of X-rays in the 1890s for scientists to begin exploring the harmful effects of radiation on living organisms. Yet ev  more

SYDNEY, Australia, April 16 (TNSrpt) -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Housing affordability emerges as major threat to NSW teacher supply, report finds Samantha Dunn With median house prices in Sydney more than 13 times a teacher's salary, housing affordability has become one of the most significant threats to sustaining NSW's teaching workforce. A new report from the Australian Public Policy Institute (APPI), Addressing teacher supply through key worker  more

BRISTOL, England, April 16 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Industrial chemicals delay recovery of the ozone layer * The cause is persistent emissions of so-called feedstock chemicals, which are still permitted as raw materials in industry. These ozone-depleting substances have so far been excluded from international agreements because, according to the current study, their emissions and use have been significantly underestimated. Although ozone-depleti  more

BRISTOL, England, April 15 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Involving community members alongside healthcare professionals and easier access could boost vaccine uptake * The researchers say the findings are important for designing, optimising, and implementing targeted interventions to increase vaccine uptake, as they highlight the most effective components across different populations and contexts. The global decline in vaccine uptake, alongside a rise  more

HAMILTON, Ontario, April 16 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * McMaster researcher awarded more than $2M from Weston Family Foundation to advance precision antibiotic for IBD The funding will accelerate the move toward human trials, enabling preclinical studies, regulatory preparation and early-phase clinical trial design. By Blake Dillon In the fall of 2025, McMaster University scientist Jon Stokes discovered enterololin, a potent new antibiotic with the potential to t  more

HAMILTON, Ontario, April 16 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * From forgotten potato farm to research and conservation forest preserve Get to know the origin story of McMaster Forest Nature Preserve - a place for ecologically sensitive teaching, research and recreation. By Jay Robb, Faculty of Science McMaster's year-long, shovel-breaking Battle of the Buckthorn in the Dundas Valley started with an email. In April 2012, city councillor Brian McHattie emailed Wayne Ter  more

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, April 16 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * More green technologies are set to grow from university to market * The national innovation centre for Power-to-X at DTU is receiving a new grant from the Villum Foundation and is expanding its scope. More research is now set to be translated into green innovation. More research is expected to move from the laboratory into society and industry, driving the green transition in areas such  more

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, April 16 -- Utrecht University posted the following news: * * * Newly recognized pollutant widely present in atmosphere * A new study shows that a specific type of silicone, the so-called methylsiloxanes, are widely present in the atmosphere across diverse environments. Also, concentrations appear to be much higher than expected. According to the researchers, this raises concerns about their potential, yet poorly understood, effects on human health and the climate.   more

DARWIN, Australia, April 17 -- Charles Darwin University posted the following news: * * * Photography exhibition puts CDU research under the lens * From the highest peak in western Europe to fibers smaller than the eye can see, Charles Darwin University's (CDU) biennial photography competition and exhibition is back and zooming in on the world of research. Photo Synthesis: CDU's Research through the Lens showcases the visual side of research at the University across all faculties and disci  more

HONG KONG, April 16 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU and CLP Power co-develop smart "Generator Inspection Robot", spearheading innovative solutions through academia-industry synergy to drive research translation and talent development * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) have jointly developed a smart "Generator Inspection Robot". By integrating robotics with fibre-optic sensing techno  more

LONDON, England, April 16 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Wasps move in on ant-plant partnership, disrupting a 10 million year mutualism New research reveals unexpected intruders in a classic tropical tree-ant relationship, raising concerns for forest recovery in human altered landscapes. * An international team of scientists from Queen Mary University of London, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, the Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences   more

BRISBANE, Australia, April 16 (TNSjou) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Scientists turn AI-generated proteins into smart molecular sensors An international team led by researchers at QUT has used artificial intelligence to create tiny "smart" proteins that switch on only when they detect a chosen target. Published in Nature Biotechnology, the research opens the way to a new generation of low-cost biosensors for medicine, environmental monitoring and  more

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 16 -- The University of Copenhagen posted the following news: * * * Researchers: Chatbots are biased and should not be used for political advice * Danes are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence for advice on everyday challenges and problems, and this of course also includes political questions - especially during an election. However, a new research brief by researchers from the University of Copenhagen affiliated with CAISA - the National Centre for A  more

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, April 16 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * Skoda and Salford reinvent the bike bell for the noise-cancelling era Working with Skoda, acoustic experts at the University of Salford, have helped launch a potentially life-saving innovation: a bike bell specifically designed to penetrate noise-cancelling headphones. The Skoda DuoBell is the first-ever bike bell designed for such a purpose and has been trialled by Deliveroo riders. The bell  more

TORONTO, Ontario, April 16 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * Study finds evidence of stellar explosions that don't leave behind black holes * An international team of researchers - including experts at the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (CITA) in the University of Toronto's Faculty of Arts & Science - has uncovered evidence of a rare type of exploding star, shedding light on one of the most cataclysmic phenomena in the universe. The study, publi  more

SWANSEA, Wales, April 16 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Swansea scientist among first winners of prestigious PS100k scholarship * A Swansea University student has secured a major new scholarship worth more than PS100,000 to further his studies. Ben Williams is one of four inaugural winners of the Sir David Jack PhD Scholarship run by the British Pharmacological Society. The scholarship is the first of 40 PhD projects supported over the next decade which aim to fos  more

SWANSEA, Wales, April 16 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Swansea-led UK-Africa partnership developing next-generation perovskite solar technologies for energy access * A new international partnership led by Swansea University is being launched to develop affordable, next-generation all-perovskite tandem solar cells for African climates, supporting long-term energy access and local manufacturing opportunities across East Africa. The SOLACE (Solar Alliance on Clean Ene  more

MANCHESTER, England, April 16 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Teen substance use linked to peer pressure and wellbeing, study finds * Researchers at The University of Manchester have identified a range of key risk and protective factors influencing whether young people vape, drink alcohol, smoke or use drugs. Based on data from more than 30,000 pupils aged 12-15, the study provides one of the most comprehensive pictures to date of adolescent substance  more

MACAU, China, April 16 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM, University of Coimbra jointly launch 'Camoes Lab' * The University of Macau (UM), in collaboration with the University of Coimbra, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (Portugal), the "la Caixa" Foundation (Spain), and Imprensa Nacional - Casa da Moeda (Portugal), has developed the digital platform 'Camoes Lab - Uma Maquina do Mundo (A Machine of the World)'. The launch ceremony took place at the University   more

LONDON, England, April 16 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Calorie labels helpful for people with binge eating disorders Food calorie labels on menus in cafes and restaurants can be helpful for people with binge eating disorders, even aiding their recovery, finds new research from UCL and King's College London. For the study, published in BMJ Public Health, the researchers surveyed 1,001 people aged 16 or over who lived in England and had experienced  more

LONDON, England, April 16 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Five-year mission maps 47 million galaxies and quasars The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which involves UCL researchers, has completed its originally planned mission, observing the light from more than 47 million galaxies and quasars, and creating the largest high-resolution 3D map of our universe to date. Scientists are using DESI's map to study dark energy, one of the biggest mysterie  more

LIVERPOOL, England, April 16 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * University launches joint seed fund with IISc Bengaluru * The University of Liverpool and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru have announced a joint seed fund to catalyse research and innovation collaborations aimed at addressing global challenges. The new seed fund marks the next stage of partnership for Liverpool and IISc, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understandi  more

BAYREUTH, Germany, April 16 -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: * * * Collaborative project on governance issues relating to new genomic techniques The interdisciplinary collaborative project ALIGN will establish a research framework to systematically address the legal, ethical and societal issues surrounding new genomic techniques (NGT) in plant breeding. The University of Bayreuth is responsible for the overall coordination of the project, which is funded by the  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Oddball exoplanet system discovered with help of Antarctic telescope Researchers discover planetary system evolving in real time - thanks to one-of-a-kind telescope located in the Antarctic Plateau. * Astronomers have found a system of planets in a rare and puzzling configuration - three very different orbiting objects which interact gravitationally and whose orbits are changing fast enou  more

LONDON, England, April 16 -- The University of Greenwich posted the following news: * * * University of Greenwich academic awarded funding to look at reducing hair loss during chemotherapy * Chemotherapy-induced hair loss (alopecia) affects up to 60% of patients and remains one of the most visible and emotionally-challenging side effects of treatment. Beyond its physical impact, hair loss is closely linked to reduced confidence, psychological distress ~~,~~ and, in some cases, decisions arou  more

MANCHESTER, England, April 16 -- The University of Manchester issued the following Q&A with Tom Gillespie, senior lecturer in global urban development at the University of Manchester Global Development Institute: * * * From Salford to Shanghai: how cities around the world are taking back control of housing * Written by: Joe Stafford A major new international study led by The University of Manchester has revealed how policymakers around the world are becoming far more active in constructing   more

MANCHESTER, England, April 16 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * New book examines the rise of Africa's 'model nation' - and considers its future Written by: Joe Stafford A new book by The University of Manchester's Dr Pritish Behuria explores how Rwanda rebuilt its economy after the 1994 genocide to become one of Africa's most frequently cited development success stories, while questioning whether its current growth model can deliver long-term prosperi  more

PORTSMOUTH, England, April 16 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * DESI completes planned 3D map of the Universe and continues exploring University of Portsmouth scientists lead effort to extract dark energy measurements from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument map * The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) has successfully completed the largest high-resolution 3D map of the universe ever made, a major milestone in understanding the force driving cosm  more

REGINA, Saskatchewan, April 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Regina issued the following news release: * * * 'Safe' fertilizer linked to extreme water quality loss in Canadian Prairies Research published today in the prestigious journal Nature Water found that widespread application of the common farm fertilizer, urea, severely degrades water quality in the Canadian Prairies. Researchers at the University of Manitoba and the University of Regina added urea to farm ponds to simulate the effe  more

HOBART, Australia, April 16 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Investigating the link between Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis Research led by Dr Yuan Zhou at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research is advancing understanding of the role of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) in multiple sclerosis (MS), a neurological condition affecting more than 37,000 Australians. Dr Zhou is the lead investigator of a major Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF)-funded projec  more

SYDNEY, Australia, April 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Improving credit card repayments, one nudge at a time UTS researchers find that small design features on credit card payment screens can significantly change how much people repay, which can lead to reducing household debt and improving financial wellbeing. Credit cards provide easy access to finance when needed and many people use them only for convenience. However, holding high leve  more

SYDNEY, Australia, April 16 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Major Sydney development a testbed for research on nature positive urban design Set to become one of Australia's largest urban green roof developments, the Harbourside precinct in Sydney's Darling Harbour will be the testbed for pioneering research on the performance of nature-based solutions in dense city environments. * Developer Mirvac has announced a two-year partnership with a University  more

WOLLONGONG, Australia, April 16 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Businesses tap PhD researchers to accelerate innovation Industry internship program connects businesses with research talent to fast-track innovation and solve real-world challenges * The University of Wollongong (UOW) is launching a research internship program that connects businesses with PhD talent to accelerate innovation and strengthen Australia's research translation pipeline. The  more

SYDNEY, Australia, April 16 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * UNSW researchers develop AI companions for student wellbeing The prototype digital companions are designed to support student mental health and reduce the risk of loneliness. A UNSW Sydney research team has created new digital AI companions to support students experiencing loneliness or isolation. Tom and Mia are digital characters who appear on screens and can speak both English and Mandarin.   more

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, April 16 -- The University of Saskatchewan issued the following news release: * * * USask researchers pioneer blood test for rapid Parkinson's diagnosis * SASKATOON - A new blood test created by University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers could mean faster diagnosis of the most devastating and aggressive types of Parkinson's disease. Dr. Chris Phenix (PhD), an associate professor of chemistry in USask's College of Arts and Science, said rapid detection of aggres  more

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, April 16 -- Utrecht University posted the following news: * * * Utrecht University launches AI Lab for Cybersecurity * The Utrecht AI Labs have added a new facility: the AI Lab for Cybersecurity. This lab is a collaboration between Utrecht University and HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, working with external partners to explore how artificial intelligence can help strengthen digital infrastructures. Recent high-profile hacks, such as those affecting Odid  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 16 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * VUB and La Monnaie/De Munt unveil world-first shoe made entirely from pure mycelium at Milan Design Week A prototype shoe made entirely from pure mycelium, the root-like network of fungi, will debut at Milan Design Week. The project is a collaboration between researcher and designer Lars Dittrich of Vrije Universiteit Brussel and head shoemaker Marie De Ryck at La Monnaie/De Munt. It refram  more