PASADENA, California, May 12 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * A Greener Route to Making Epoxides * When you hear the word "epoxide," what do you think? If anything, likely "glue." But epoxides are quite common in our everyday lives. You might be sitting on a foam seat cushion made from epoxides. There is a good chance the synthetic textiles in your clothing involve epoxides in their production. The same is true of the paint on your car and the printe  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 12 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Cahoon elected to National Academy of Sciences * Edgar Cahoon, director of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Center for Plant Science Innovation, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the nation's highest honors for scientists and engineers. Cahoon is the sixth Husker faculty member elected to the academy. He is also the second affiliated with the Center for Plant Science Inno  more

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 13 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Dr. John Christy to retire after nearly four decades at UAH, leaving lasting legacy of research, service and leadership Paola Pinto Dr. John Christy, Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science and director of the Earth System Science Center (ESSC) at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), is retiring after a career spanning nearly four decades at the university. UAH is part of The University  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Joins Oversight Dems for Epstein Investigation in Palm Beach * PALM BEACH, FL - MAY 12, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), a member of the House Oversight Committee, joined Ranking Member Robert Garcia and Democratic colleagues for a field hearing in Palm Beach, Florida as part of the ongoing congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's horrific crimes. The hea  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48916) entitled "Retailer Inventory and Pricing Behavior During Supply Chain Disruptions" by Michael Alan Havlin and Clare Y. Cho, industrial organization and business policy specialists. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Recent supply chain disruptions have contributed to price increases for certain consumer goods, such as vehicles, groceries, apparel, and consumer electronics. Congress has e  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48916) entitled "Retailer Inventory and Pricing Behavior During Supply Chain Disruptions:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Selected Policy Options for Congress Some Members of Congress have expressed concern about retailers' price increases and perceptions of price gouging, particularly during supply chain disruptions. These concerns tend to be focused on retailers of certain goods that a  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 12 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * The dam dilemma: How to build dams to best protect community, environment * As the U.S. and other countries expand clean energy, large hydropower dams, often seen as a reliable renewable solution, can come with significant environmental and social costs if not planned thoughtfully. New research from Michigan State University finds that without better planning and community involvement, dam projects  more

IRVINE, California, May 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine team identifies where renewable hydrogen delivers the greatest social benefit Energy source comparison study offers a strategic roadmap for decarbonization * A new UC Irvine study uses monetized life-cycle analysis to compare hydrogen, direct electrification and fossil fuel pathways across heavy-duty transport and industrial sectors. * The researchers conclude  more