MONTREAL, Quebec, May 19 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * 'Jumping gene' helps explain elevated pancreatic cancer risk in French-Canadians * Researchers at McGill University have discovered a centuries-old genetic mutation that helps to explain why some French-Canadians in Quebec are at an elevated risk of pancreatic cancer. Until quite recently, standard genetic tests have not been able to identify this "jumping gene" cause. The findings, published in the Jour  more

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 20 -- The University of Copenhagen posted the following news: * * * 18 UCPH Researchers Bring Science to Roskilde Festival * For three days, a handful of experiments will move out of the laboratories and onto the festival site in Roskilde. Here, festivalgoers can stimulate their minds and gain new knowledge in between concerts and camp life. The initiative has been created in collaboration with Roskilde Festival's Arts and Activism programme. Together with research  more

AALTO, Finland, May 20 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * The potential of urban greenery as a climate solution is not being fully utilized - a new handbook offers means to address this The Handbook for carbon-smart urban green brings together research-based, easily applicable methods for strengthening the role of urban greenery in the benefit of the climate and nature. It is aimed at city decision-makers and planners as well as home gardeners. Parks, yards, street   more

LIVERPOOL, England, May 21 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Academy of Medical Sciences fellowships for two Liverpool health research leaders * Liverpool researchers and clinicians Professor Louise Kenny and Professor David Taylor Robinson are among 60 exceptional biomedical and health scientists elected to the prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship announced today (21 May 2026). The latest cohort of Fellows have been recognised for their   more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, May 20 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * AI research to keep satellites safe from collisions * From GPS and weather forecasting to the financial networks underpinning the global economy, satellites are critical infrastructure that most of us never think about. But with more than 40,000 objects now tracked in Earth's orbit, keeping satellites safe from collisions is an increasingly complex and urgent challenge. Northumbria Uni  more

KARACHI, Pakistan, May 20 -- Aga Khan University issued the following news: * * * AKU Showcase Explores AI in Research for Global Impact From AI-powered cough analysis for diagnosis of tuberculosis to machine learning models supporting maternal and child health, researchers across Aga Khan University (AKU) are harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Intelligence (DI) to address some of today's most pressing challenges in health, education, and development. These innovations took   more

BARCELONA, Spain, May 19 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Analysis of over 400 patents reveals the main agri-food innovation tendencies in Catalonia * The UAB's Office of Knowledge Transfer and Research Valorisation has presented the results of the PATENT-CAT project, an initiative that has allowed the analysis and visualisation of agri-food patents generated in Catalonia in recent years. The study reveals that Catalan agri-food innovation is not lim  more

CAMBRIDGE, England, May 20 -- Anglia Ruskin University posted the following news: * * * ARU part of PS1.4m drive to boost healthcare in East * Anglia Ruskin University's School of Medicine in Chelmsford Researchers at Anglia Ruskin University's School of Medicine will help transform the region's health thanks to significant funding from the Medical Research Council (MRC). Nearly PS10 million is being invested by MRC in clinical research careers across the UK, with PS1.4 million flowing d  more

WINDSOR, Ontario, May 20 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * As Great Lakes lose ice, a UWindsor researcher makes the consequences visible -- and wins an international prize for it By Sara Elliott As climate change strips ice from the Great Lakes, something less visible is also changing: the underwater world of light that microscopic life depends on. When ice recedes, wind and water stir sediment, clouding the water and blocking the sunlight that drives photosynthesi  more

BRISBANE, Australia, May 20 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * PhD candidate researching principal flourishing awarded prestigious fellowship Education leader and Australian Catholic University PhD candidate Andrew Murray has been awarded a prestigious international fellowship at Boston College. Key Points: * Andrew Murray is a former principal based in New Zealand who commenced his PhD at ACU after contracting long COVID * The education leader is examin  more

BRISBANE, Australia, May 21 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Bigger, tastier and longer lasting passionfruit in the pipeline * New and improved varieties of passionfruit developed by The University of Queensland could be available to commercial growers as soon as next year. The as yet unnamed varieties have been developed as part of a 5-year National Passionfruit Breeding and Evaluation Program funded by Hort Innovation, and led by UQ's Dr Mobashwer Alam.   more

SINGAPORE, May 20 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * Blood-based markers may help predict psychosis in Asian youths: IMH-NTU study * A new study by researchers from NHG Health's Institute of Mental Health (IMH) and NTU Singapore Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) has identified blood-based proteomic biomarkers that may help predict who among the at-risk group is at increased risk of developing psychosis. These biomarkers refer to specific patter  more

BRISTOL, England, May 20 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Bristol UNESCO City of Film and University of Bristol sign Memorandum of Understanding * The newly formalised partnership will foster greater collaboration in film, media, research, education and civic engagement in the city, leveraging Bristol's UNESCO designation and the University's global reach and academic excellence. Councillor Tony Dyer, Leader of Bristol City Council, said: "It's brillian  more

PERTH, Australia, May 20 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * Children of parents with severe mental illness face higher risk of cognitive difficulties * A new study led by Murdoch University has found that children of parents with severe mental illness are more likely to experience cognitive difficulties. Severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder affect over 247 million people worldwide. "While there has been much fo  more

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 20 -- The University of Copenhagen posted the following news: * * * Digital platform significantly reduces distress among children of divorce * Every year, thousands of Danish children experience their parents splitting up. For many, this is a major upheaval that can leave lasting marks on their wellbeing and daily lives. A new study conducted in collaboration with 21 Danish municipalities and the Danish Agency of Family Law shows that a digital tool developed by r  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, May 20 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Dominant fish are more likely to consume microplastics than others in their social group * Fish who display dominant traits are more at risk of consuming microplastic pollution than others in their social group, according to new research. The study, led by the University of Glasgow and published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, details the different levels of risk microplastic pollution poses to a  more

COVENTRY, England, May 21 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following commentary on May 20, 2026, by Vincent van Buul, director of innovation, application and formulation for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at dsm-firmenich, which is a science-based company in nutrition, health and beauty: * * * How to create better employee health initiatives * The Keep Britain Working Review, published by the UK Government in November 2025, made uncomfortable reading for business l  more

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, May 20 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * 'Companies struggle to realize circular ambitions' Research by PhD candidate Arjen Wierikx shows most firms lack the organizational capabilities needed to make their sustainability efforts stick. * Many firms struggle to translate their circular strategies into concrete action, despite growing pressure to reduce resource dependence and to strengthen resilience against disruptions in the  more

PLYMOUTH, England, May 20 -- The University of Plymouth posted the following news: * * * Food and drink related litter dominates global plastic pollution * A new study, led by the University of Plymouth, has revealed the dominant items of marine litter across seven continents, nine ocean systems, 13 regional seas and 112 nations, representing 86% of the global population. Experts brought together and evaluated more than 5,000 beach litter surveys, to generate the world's first overview of   more

GOLD COAST, Australia, May 20 (TNSjou) -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Intrepid tails - fluke photos confirm humpback whales mount 14,000km ocean crossing to breeding grounds An international team of scientists has documented, for the first time, humpback whales travelling between breeding grounds in eastern Australia and Brazil, crossing more than 14,000 kilometres of open ocean. The findings set new records for the greatest distances ever confirmed between sighting  more

MUNICH, Germany, May 20 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * How robots are becoming surgical assistants * Sensors are making operating rooms smarter How can robots and humans work together as effectively as possible in the operating room of the future? Researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and TUM University Hospital investigated this question as part of the ForNeRo research project. Using a sensor-equipped system, they analyzed surgeon  more

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, May 20 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * How the Jeugdjournaal boosts children's political engagement * After watching the election debate on the NOS Jeugdjournaal, children viewed the participating politicians more positively and considered the topics discussed to be more important. This is according to research by Lott Fransen of Radboud University. For the study, 133 children between the ages of 8 and 12 completed a questionnaire three days  more

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, May 20 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * JCU's Indigenous Education and Research Centre celebrates a decade of impact James Cook University's Indigenous Education and Research Centre (IERC) has celebrated 10 years of supporting Indigenous student success, reshaping curriculum, and building nationally recognised Indigenous-led research. Established to address inequities in higher education outcomes, the IERC has become a key part of JCU's  more

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, May 21 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Keele Innovation District moves one step closer with backing of Staffordshire local authorities * A major new expansion of Keele University's Science & Innovation Park which will support 13,000 jobs and contribute PS1 billion to the local economy has taken a huge step forward, with senior officials from the region's local authorities coming together to support the project. The high level masterplan for Keel  more

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, May 20 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Keele opens new insectary to advance malaria and pest control research * A major new insect research facility at Keele University is set to transform efforts to combat deadly diseases such as malaria, while advancing crop protection and developing more sustainable alternatives to chemical pesticides in agriculture. The University has officially opened a state-of-the-art insectary - one of the largest and mo  more

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, May 20 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * Clamping down on tax havens? EU policy is unfair and largely ineffective The EU aims to combat tax avoidance with a blacklist, but this policy has far-reaching consequences for non-European countries. It leads to unequal treatment and largely fails to achieve its goals. This is shown by Federica Casano's PhD research. Non-European countries are given one year, and in exceptional cases two, to comply with Eu  more

HAMILTON, Ontario, May 20 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * McMaster, National Research Council partner to establish Southern Ontario Innovation Hub in Hamilton Anchored at McMaster's Automotive Resource Centre within McMaster Innovation Park, the Southern Ontario Innovation Hub will bring together industry, academia and government in a single, co-located environment. By Lori Dillon, Office of the VP Research McMaster University and the National Research Council of Can  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, May 20 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Monumental paintings set to be installed at Kelvin Building * Two vast paintings inspired by one of the most ambitious scientific theories proposed by physicist Lord Kelvin will be unveiled at the University of Glasgow this June. Created by Scottish artist Gregor Harvie, The Light Universe and The Dark Universe will be permanently installed in the newly refurbished Kelvin Building from 4 June 2026, coin  more

GUILFORD, England, May 20 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * New "permanently wet" coating method could transform wastewater treatment by helping bacteria survive better * Living bacteria embedded in coatings could clean wastewater, capture carbon and generate biofuels - but only if they survive the manufacturing process. Researchers at the University of Surrey and the University of Warwick have developed a method that keeps bacteria submerged throughout coa  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 20 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * New study reveals harm and trauma experienced by participants and crew working in reality television * A new study, from experts across the field of Media and Culture Studies, has revealed that almost one third of reality television participants interviewed for a project have experienced instances of severe harm and trauma. Dr Jack Newsinger, Associate Professor in Cultural Industries and M  more

WURZBURG, Germany, May 20 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * New tool decodes the structures and motifs of RNA * Modern biology now looks deeper into the cells of living organisms than ever before. Researchers from the Chairs of Bioinformatics at the University of Wurzburg have now made further technological progress in the analysis of ribonucleic acids (RNA). The groups led by the Professors Thomas Dandekar and Kathi Zarnack have further developed a com  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, May 20 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Newcastle leads major push for clinical academic careers Newcastle University will lead a major new Medical Research Council (MRC) programme designed to strengthen clinical academic careers and research leadership across the North of England. The programme - Building translational research Excellence Amongst Clinicians of the North (BEACON) - has been awarded pound sterling1.4 million through the MR  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, May 20 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Making refined mouse handling the UK standard Technical staff at Newcastle University are driving the uptake of refined mouse pick up methods across UK institutions. They are being supported in running workshops by the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs). The way laboratory animals are handled has a major impact on their welfare. Changing the  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 20 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Nottingham scientists mimic climate conditions to help develop new drought-tolerant rice * New rice varieties that can withstand prolonged drought and heat are being developed by researchers at the University of Nottingham as climate change brings more extreme weather to some of the world's biggest rice-growing countries. This research by a team in the School of Biosciences is part of a wid  more

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, May 21 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * One-week radiotherapy course shown to be safe and effective in the long term for early-stage breast cancer * Research led by a Keele University oncologist has found that a one-week course of post-surgery radiotherapy is just as safe and effective as the traditional three-week course for people with early-stage breast cancer. The FAST-Forward trial, led by Keele's Professor Murray Brunt and sponsored by The   more

FALMOUTH, England, May 20 -- Falmouth University posted the following news: * * * Online Illustration alumna on working at the Association of Illustrators * After being drawn to Falmouth because of the University's reputation, course content, flexibility and "the sheer potential of the illustration course", MA Illustration (Online) alumna Natasha Knight has progressed from study into a career at The Association of Illustrators (AOI), a trade association for illustration which works to advanc  more

BRISTOL, England, May 20 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Pilot trial suggests anti-inflammatory drug could help difficult-to-treat depression * Researchers investigated, for the first time, whether tocilizumab, an existing anti-inflammatory drug commonly used to treat immune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, could improve symptoms of depression in people who have not responded to standard antidepressant treatments. While the pilot trial involved   more

HAIFA, Israel, May 20 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Prof. Yonatan Belinkov and Prof. Moran Bercovici of the Technion Named New Members of the Israel Young Academy * Prof. Yonatan Belinkov studies the mechanisms underlying artificial intelligence systems. He leads groundbreaking research aimed at steering AI toward beneficial behaviors and preventing it from taking harmful or dangerous actions. Prof. Moran Bercovici focuses on developing n  more

LONDON, England, May 20 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Innovation paves way to make 'clean' chemicals, plastics and food using solar energy Integrated solar reactor uses sunlight, water, CO2 and engineered bacteria to grow biomass in a single beaker * A new study led by Dr Lin Su of Queen Mary University of London, published today in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, describes a new integrated solar reactor in which engineered Escher  more

BRISBANE, Australia, May 20 (TNSjou) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Antarctica is facing disasters alone, experts warn Researchers are calling for the creation of a new Antarctic disaster management body, arguing the continent is facing environmental risks that its current governance system is ill prepared for. The new study, led by QUT and Securing Antarctica's Environmental Future (SAEF), published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Scien  more

BRISBANE, Australia, May 20 (TNSjou) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Kedron Brook tops the microplastics count - three Brisbane creeks study A QUT study of microplastics in the sediment of three Brisbane creeks has found that Kedron Brook had the highest load of plastic microparticles, followed by Bulimba and Enoggera creeks. * Bulimba, Enoggera, Kedron Brook creeks studied * Polyethylene, used to make just about everything, dominate microplasti  more

LONDON, England, May 20 -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: * * * Royal Holloway academic collaborates on research project to create more inclusive museum experiences * An inclusive research workshop, led by Professor Hannah Thompson from the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, has brought together key voices to create more inclusive museum experiences. The workshop, which was a collaborative effort with VocalEyes and Milestones Living Histor  more

SOUTHAMPTON, England, May 20 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * Severe asthma patients often battle multiple health conditions, study finds * Most people living with severe asthma are also battling other health conditions that go under the radar, a major new study has found. Researchers analysing data from thousands of patients discovered that the additional illnesses - which range from obesity to osteoporosis - tend to appear in clusters. They say that ide  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, May 20 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Study to examine economic impact of Edinburgh Festival Fringe * Edinburgh Festival Fringe street scene. Credit David Monteith-Hodge Photographise A new study will look at the economic and social impact of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, it was announced today. Professor Murray Pittock, Pro-Vice-Principal at the University of Glasgow, has been commissioned to carry out the research. It will examine how   more

TORONTO, Ontario, May 20 -- Toronto Metropolitan University issued the following news release: * * * $3.2M Funding Secures AI-Powered Future for Youth Mental Health at Kids Help Phone Kids Help Phone and Toronto Metropolitan University launch a pivotal five-year research collaborative to usher in a new era of youth mental health * Kids Help Phone (KHP) and Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) today announced a five-year research partnership that will transform the future of youth mental he  more

NORWICH, England, May 20 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * UEA part of multi-million pound drive to revolutionise healthcare in the East Researchers at the University of East Anglia will help transform the region's health thanks to a multi-million pound investment from the Medical Research Council (MRC). In a major new drive, nearly pound sterling10 million is being invested in clinical research careers across the UK - with a significant share (1.4 million) fl  more

LONDON, England, May 20 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Alzheimer's campaigner awarded honorary doctorate for "immeasurable" contributions Carol Jennings, who by volunteering as a research participant led to the groundbreaking discovery of the hallmark protein of Alzheimer's disease, has been awarded a posthumous UCL honorary doctorate today. For decades, she supported the work of Professor Sir John Hardy (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology), who was th  more

LONDON, England, May 20 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Spacecraft lifts off on quest to image Earth's shield for the first time A space mission proposed and co-led by UCL researchers, which will image the edge of Earth's magnetic bubble for the first time, was launched today from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. The bubble, or magnetosphere, protects Earth from the solar wind - a continuous stream of charged particles released by the Sun. Without this s  more

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, May 20 -- The University of Groningen issued the following Q&A on May 19, 2026, involving Maruna Manthe, graduate with a master's programme sustainable entrepreneurship at the Campus Fryslan and a bachelor's degree in international relations and international organizations at the Faculty of Arts: * * * Impact | Gender equality in the circular construction sector in Friesland Nomination Ben Feringa Impact Award 2026 | Category student * In the coming weeks, the no  more

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, May 20 -- The University of Groningen issued the following Q&A on May 19, 2026, involving chemist and biophysicist Giovanni Maglia: * * * Impact |Nanopore technology for protein sequencing and personalized care Nomination Ben Feringa Impact Award 2026 | Category Researchers * In the coming weeks, the nominees for the Ben Feringa Impact Award 2026 will introduce themselves and their impactful research or project. The winners will be announced June 9. This week: Gi  more

LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, May 20 -- The University of Lethbridge issued the following news: * * * University of Lethbridge neuroscientist receives Canada Research Chair Dr. Roberto Budzinski, assistant professor at the Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience at the University of Lethbridge, has been named a Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Spatiotemporal Dynamics and Neural Computation - one of 25 chairs recently announced across the country. The five-year appointment comes with $100,0  more

MANCHESTER, England, May 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Substandard bowel cancer care for people with learning disability highlighted People with a learning disability are at higher risk of developing bowel cancer, yet face significant barriers at nearly every stage of the care pathway, University of Manchester and Christie NHS Foundation Trust have found. The population-based study of more than two million people showed individuals with   more

MONTREAL, Quebec, May 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * How children with autism hear: not better or worse, just differently With a colleague in China, UdeM psychiatry professor Laurent Mottron explores why some kids excel at detecting subtle sound variations, yet struggle to use and process words. By Beatrice St-Cyr-Leroux Universite de Montreal psychiatry professor Laurent Mottron has spent his career studying the cognitive processes of people wit  more

MONTREAL, Quebec, May 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * To what extent can hearing compensate for blindness? A study examines the ability of blind people to know where a sound is coming from, in everyday life, an important factor in their being confident enough to engage in a variety of activities. By Beatrice St-Cyr-Leroux Many studies of blind people have examined sound localization (the ability to determine where a sound is coming from) under con  more

SYDNEY, Australia, May 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Contaminated illicit alcohol sold at licensed bottle shops: new study Australians may be drinking contaminated spirits without realising it, according to new research showing illicit alcohol being sold alongside legal products at bottle shops. A preliminary investigation of licensed retailers in Melbourne has confirmed that illicit bottles of vodka are being sold - often at a cheaper pric  more

TOOWOOMBA, Australia, May 20 -- The University of Southern Queensland issued the following Q&A involving PhD student Dorothy Mringie: * * * From Kenya to quantum: Dorothy's path to the future of computing By Kiara Jones Cooling quantum devices to temperatures colder than outer space might sound like science fiction, but for University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) PhD student Dorothy Mringie, it is part of her everyday research. Originally from Kenya, Dorothy is now working in UniSQ's Quan  more

HOBART, Australia, May 20 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Launch of world-first MOOC to tackle preventable stroke risk The Menzies Institute for Medical Research will launch a world-first Preventing Stroke Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to improve public understanding of stroke and empower Tasmanians to take action to reduce their risk. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, yet more than 80 per cent of strokes are preventable. This free, online   more

HOBART, Australia, May 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Meet the four gentoos: new research rewrites penguin family tree Gentoo penguins have long been treated as a single widespread species across the Southern Ocean, but scientists have discovered they are four distinct species. And in the age of avian influenza and climate change, accounting for the differences between those species can influence conservation success. The new study published in Nat  more

WOLLONGONG, Australia, May 20 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * New guidelines to help schools protect children's digital privacy UOW researchers release five evidence-based principles to help schools protect children's data and navigate online sharing Story By Kassi Klower Australian children under 16 are banned from having social media accounts, but their images, names and personal information are often shared online by their schools and teachers as   more

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, May 20 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * UPEI extends condolences upon the passing of honorary degree recipient Robert K. Irving * The University of Prince Edward Island community was saddened to learn of the passing of Robert K. Irving, LLD, on Tuesday, May 19, at his home in Moncton, New Brunswick, after a courageous battle with cancer. UPEI extends deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagu  more

LONDON, Canada, May 20 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Health sciences grad develops nutrition app for people with developmental disabilities Experiential learning leads to practical tool, community impact By Iulia Costache It was in her community placement, in the final year of her health sciences degree, that everything clicked for Daisy Chan, BHSc'26. "I just saw everything I learned in my four years play out before my own eyes," she said with a laugh. Chan, a r  more

PLYMOUTH, England, May 20 -- The University of Plymouth posted the following news: * * * Why fathers in prison need to maintain contact with their families * Being a parent is commonplace in UK prisons, and prisoners who maintain contact with their families are up to six times less likely to reoffend. However, many fathers are unable to stay in touch because of the cost of calls to home. Now research by the University of Plymouth, which was this week cited in the House of Commons, is raisi  more

GUILFORD, England, May 20 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Why millions of Europeans vote one way nationally -- and the opposite in Brussels, according to new study * Millions of voters deliberately back one party in national elections and another in European elections to better match their views, according to new research from the University of Surrey. In a study published in Politics and Governance, researchers argue that this behaviour is not random a  more

BRISBANE, Australia, May 21 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Why some anti-vaping campaigns miss the mark * Key points * Almost half of Australia's anti-vaping campaigns had 'vague' or no guidance to direct behaviour change. * Education messages do not always match what the evidence recommends. * The findings could help governments, health organisations and community groups design stronger future anti-vaping campaigns. Vaping education campaigns in   more

BURNABY, British Columbia, May 20 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * Young Fraser River Chinook salmon swimming in chemical soup, SFU study finds * by Robyn Stubbs Juvenile Chinook salmon in the Lower Fraser River estuary are feeding and growing in a slurry of contaminants from pharmaceuticals, personal care products to industrial chemicals, according to a new Simon Fraser University study. Researchers found more than 200 contaminants in water and fish tissue sampl  more