MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 7 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Certain migraine prevention drugs associated with reduced risk of glaucoma Highlights: * Certain drugs to prevent migraine are associated with a reduced risk of glaucoma. * Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. Migraine itself is associated with an increased risk of glaucoma. * The study does not prove that the drugs cause the reduced risk of glaucoma. It only shows an a  more

RESTON, Virginia, May 7 -- The American College of Radiology issued the following news: * * * American College of Radiology Approves First Ever Practice Parameter for Imaging Artificial Intelligence JACR publishes Assess-AI technical framework for ongoing monitoring of clinical Imaging AI * WASHINGTON, DC -- The American College of Radiology(R) Council approved the groundbreaking ACR-SIIM (Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine) Practice Parameter for Imaging Artificial Intelligence (A  more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, May 7 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news wrap up: * * * The ASAM Weekly for May 5, 2026 Addiction care is often talked about as a continuum of care, and within this continuum, there is a cascade. This is demonstrated in the cascade of care for opioid use disorder (OUD), which follows metrics such as OUD prevalence, medication for OUD (MOUD) access, MOUD retention, negative outcomes, etc. Policy plays an import  more

LONDON, England, May 8 -- The British Natural History Museum issued the following news release: * * * Chilean Wasp Named in Honour of Sir David Attenborough's 100th Birthday * A new species of wasp originally from Chile has been named for science * The name, Attenboroughnculus tau, honours Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday * The new species has been identified from a specimen housed at London's Natural History Museum * Scientists from the Natural History Museum, London have des  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe released the following written testimony by Kari A. Bingen, director of the Aerospace Security Project and senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies Defense and Security Department, from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "Orbits of Influence: Emerging Threats to U.S. Space Security and Foreign Policy Implications": * * * Chairman Self, Ranking Member Keating, and distinguished Members of the Subco  more

LONDON, England, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, posted the following news release: * * * Chilean Wasp Named in Honour of Sir David Attenborough's 100th Birthday * Breaking research 7th May 2026 A new species of wasp originally from Chile has been named for science Open Access Logo Attenboroughnculus tau (c) Trustees of the Natural History Museum * The name, Attenboroughnculus tau, honours Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday * The n  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following testimony by Paul Runko, senior director of K-12 initiatives at Defending Education, from an April 28, 2026, hearing entitled "Leveling Down: How Equity Policies Undermine Excellence and Harm Students": * * * Chairman Kiley, Ranking Member Bonamici, and distinguished members of the subcommittee: thank you for inviting me. My name is Paul Runko, and   more

DURHAM, North Carolina, May 8 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Tony Jun Huang Wins ASME Worcester Reed Warner Medal Huang was recognized for his field-defining contributions to surface acoustic wave microfluidics and the permanent literature of engineering. * Tony Jun Huang, the William Bevan Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Duke University, has been selected to receive the 2026 Worcester Reed Warner M  more

KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release: * * * Family of Elric Johnston Endersby Donates Vernacular Architecture Archive of Celebrated Timber Frame Historian to Kutztown University Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center Will Foster Access for Students and Researchers; Signing Ceremony Held at DeLight E. Breidegam Building * The memory of Elric J. Endersby, celebrated timber framer and prolific historian of early American vernacular archit  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, May 8 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Driving Data and Vehicle Sensors Help Detect Early Cognitive Decline Study Snapshot: As the population ages - especially in places like Florida, home to millions of older drivers - there is a growing opportunity to identify early signs of cognitive decline before safety becomes a concern. Driving is a complex, real-world activity that depends on me  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, May 7 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * From bias incident research to advocacy-focused internships, Bryant senior prepares for a career in forensic psychology Bryant University Psychology major Maya Niemeyer '26 has her sights set on a career at the intersection of the legal system and human behavior.  The graduating senior is taking the skills she's developed and refined over the past four years at Bryant University to Bucknell University this  more

PASADENA, California, May 7 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Ganymede Might Still Be Forming Its Metal Core Today * Jupiter's moon Ganymede is the largest moon in the solar system; at over 3,200 miles across, it is larger than the planet Mercury. It is also the only moon with its own intrinsic magnetic field, produced by a churning central core of electrically conductive metal called a dynamo. But how Ganymede's unique dynamo works is still a mystery  more

NORTHRIDGE, California, May 6 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * Graduates to Receive Special Recognition at CSUN's Honors Convocation * Media Contact: Javier Rojas, Javier.rojas@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 or Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 Of the more than 4,000 graduates invited to take part in California State University, Northridge's Honors Convocation on Saturday, May 9, six people will be singled out for sp  more

HOUGHTON, Michigan, May 8 -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news release: * * * In the Skies, Streets and Stories: MTU Enterprise Program Continues to Expand After 26 Years By Coby-Dillon English Rooted in discovery-based learning for 26 years, Michigan Tech's Enterprise Program continues to grow, offering new aerospace, data science and publishing teams with a fresh take on interdisciplinary teamwork to produce measurable results for real clients. On a campus where   more

WURZBURG, Germany, May 7 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Like a molecular scalpel * Many application - whether in medicine, biotechnology, or agriculture - require the ability to eliminate unwanted cells, since these can compromise health, reduce productivity, or interfere with desired biological processes. However, doing so without affecting other cells remains a significant challenge. A collaboration of the Helmholtz Institute Wurzburg (HIRI), Akrib  more

RUSTON, Louisiana, May 8 (TNSjou) -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: * * * COES professor contributes to breakthrough technology advancing brain disorder research Louisiana Tech University is contributing to a cutting-edge technology that could transform how scientists understand and treat brain disorders such as depression, Parkinson's disease, and addiction. Dr. Elisa Castagnola, assistant professor of Biomedical Engineering, and her team in the College of Engineering   more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, May 7 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU biologist Gout contributes to study reshaping complexity of aging * Contact: Sarah Nicholas STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State University biologist Jean-Francois Gout's contributions to a study highlighting key advances in the complexity of aging now are published in Science Advances, a leading peer-reviewed journal of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Gout's collab  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 7 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Muscle loss, weak grip and slow walking pace linked to higher stroke risk * Research Highlights: * Muscle loss, weaker grip and a slower pace of walking were associated with a higher risk of stroke in an analysis of health records for more than 480,000 adults in the UK Biobank. * People with low muscle strength had a 30% higher risk of any type of stroke; a 31% higher  more

ITHACA, New York, May 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New laws cut cannabis arrests, but racial disparities persist While recreational cannabis laws have significantly reduced arrests for cannabis possession and sales, racial disparities in arrests still exist, according to a new study from Weill Cornell Medicine, Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico and the University of Texas at Austin.  The authors suggest that recreational cannabis laws do not fully resolve   more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, May 7 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * Nina Jankowicz, Jane Lytvynenko and Peter Erdelyi to lead GlobalFact as invited speakers * Award-winning author and counterdisinformation expert Nina Jankowicz will be a keynote speaker at the annual GlobalFact conference, held June 17-19 in Vilnius, Lithuania. Also joining the conference will be Jane Lytvynenko, an NBC News investigative journalist who reports on the Russia-Ukr  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, May 7 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * Poynter announces latest cohort for Essential Skills leadership program The Poynter Institute today announced the newest cohort of its Essential Skills leadership program, bringing together journalists and newsroom leaders from around the world for an intensive training experience focused on leadership, strategy and communication. The Essential Skills program is designed for eme  more

JONESBORO, Arkansas, May 7 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Research and Technology Transfer Honors Faculty at Inaugural Research Excellence Event * The Office of Research and Technology Transfer hosted the inaugural Research Excellence Luncheon during Convocation of Scholars, recognizing faculty whose work advanced discovery, innovation, and scholarly impact over the past year. Honorees were celebrated during a program featuring individual recognitions and awa  more

ROLLA, Missouri, May 7 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * S&T student elected to Rolla City Council * Amelia Markwell, a senior in biological sciences at Missouri S&T, has been elected to the Rolla City Council as a Ward 6 representative. She was sworn in to office on Monday, April 20, and her term will expire in April 2028. Markwell is the first Asian American, the youngest woman and may be the first Missouri S&T undergraduate student to hold  more

DAVIS, California, May 7 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Study Projects Plant Extinction Rates Through 2100 * No matter how fast a species under threat can move, escape can only be successful if the new destination can meet its needs. An ecological modeling study from the University of California, Davis, found that 7% to 16% of global plant species studied are expected to lose more than 90% of their range, facing high risk of extinction by 2100 under   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 7 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news on May 5, 2026: * * * Children with HIV are living longer but facing a new health risk: Obesity New Texas A&M Health-led study reveals a critical, global gap in care for children living with HIV * Advances in HIV treatment have transformed what was once a fatal diagnosis into a manageable chronic condition. Today, children living with HIV are surviving--and increasingly thriving-  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * New UH Tool Measures Whether Lactating Mothers' Psychological Needs are Being Met Assistant Professor of Nursing Addresses Gaps in Experience and Longevity of Breastfeeding By Laurie Fickman -- (713) 743-8454, lafickman@uh.edu Breastfeeding has long been seen as a powerful way to nurture a newborn's health, yet many new moms struggle to continue, often due to overlooked psychological challenges. To   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 7 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Ultrahigh-energy cosmic messengers may carry ultraheavy secrets * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -There may be an ultraheavy explanation for the mystery surrounding the origins of the highest-energy particles ever observed. Ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays are particles from space that strike Earth with energies far beyond those reachable by human-made particle accelerators. One of the most extreme eve  more

OXFORD, Mississippi, May 8 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Two Faculty Members Honored as 2026 Distinguished Professors Faculty, staff recognized for outstanding research, scholarship, support of students * University of Mississippi professors Barry Babin and John Bentley were recognized this week as Distinguished Professors for their devotion to training the next generation of pharmacists and business professionals. The university established the Distingu  more

DETROIT, Michigan, May 8 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne State expands open research access through Dryad pilot program Wayne State University is strengthening its commitment to open, accessible research through a new pilot program from University Libraries that helps faculty and graduate students share the data behind their discoveries with the world. Launched last fall, the program provides researchers with free access to Dryad, a nonprofit, open-access re  more