COVENTRY, England, June 3 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * A little misalignment goes a long way: when a simple twist creates powerful new electronics * In a world where artificial intelligence is making lives easier, it comes with the cost of massive energy consumption. But a new Monash Warwick Alliance funded initiative is seeking to change that by exploring ultra-thin materials that could one day enable radically more energy-efficient electronic design  more

AALTO, Finland, June 3 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * ARTS launches AI Playground pilot in Vare The ARTS AI Playground is a new pilot space in Vare for hands-on experimentation with AI tools in teaching, creative work, coding, workshops and research. ARTS staff can book the space during the pilot phase, with student access planned for the 2026-2027 academic year. Tiago Martins Pinto The ARTS AI Playground is a new pilot space in Vare where the ARTS community ca  more

AALTO, Finland, June 3 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Turning forest industry side streams into sustainable materials Virpi Raski Doctor of Science Sahar Babaeipour studied how lignin nanoparticles could be used in recyclable coatings for packaging and textiles. Her research at Aalto University supports the development of renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. When Sahar Babaeipour began studying polymer engineering in Iran, she focused mainly on sy  more

BURNABY, British Columbia, June 3 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * Adults with ADHD may pay high price to mask traits and fit in, SFU study finds * by Robyn Stubbs Masking ADHD traits may help adults fit in socially, but it can come at a cost to their mental health and well-being, according to new research from Simon Fraser University. A new SFU study found more than 91 per cent of adult participants with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) reported  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 2 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Atomic reshuffle paves way for record-breaking catalysts for hydrogen production * Researchers have discovered that atoms can be mixed, separated and recombined within the same experiment, providing a pathway to a record-breaking catalyst for green hydrogen production. In the study, the team created nanoscale particles containing only a few dozen platinum and nickel atoms and observed unusu  more

LONDON, England, June 2 (TNSrpt) -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * Policing the Beats Cultural criminologist and vinyl-head Dr Lambros Fatsis launches book exposing the racist policing of Black music. By Eve Lacroix (Senior Communications Officer) "Police racism is not a system error. It is a default setting," says Dr Lambros Fatsis, cultural criminologist at City St George's, University of London. Earlier this year, a report found Black children were  more

TORONTO, Ontario, June 3 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Meet five U of T grads who made their mark * This spring, more than 15,000 students will cross the stage at the University of Toronto's Convocation Hall. Representing more than 127 countries and all corners of Canada, the Class of 2026 are as diverse as the paths that brought them here. U of T News spoke with five graduands about how their time at U of T shaped them and the mark they wan  more

MANCHESTER, England, June 3 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Colgate-Palmolive renews University's oldest business partnership The Company, whose Colgate brand is in more homes than any other, is to fund a pound sterling2 million extension to its long-standing research partnership with dental researchers at The University of Manchester. Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their p  more

GUILFORD, England, June 3 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Education has the power to change lives, says Surrey's new Pro-Vice-Chancellor Education * Professor Nicola Walshe, an education leader who has spent her career building inclusive, high-performing learning environments and embedding sustainability into curricula has been appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) at the University of Surrey. Professor Walshe joins from University College London's   more

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, June 3 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * Free tool reveals hidden ships in Danish waters * A new online tool developed at DTU makes it possible for anyone to track the movements of ships in Danish waters - including vessels attempting to hide. Morten Garly Andersen Simon Koefoed Toft Using satellite data, artificial intelligence and open maritime databases, a researcher from DTU Space has developed an online tool that makes  more

HONG KONG, June 3 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Teams Achieve Recognition at Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition * The University of Hong Kong (HKU) achieves recognition at the 12th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, securing 19 awards, including the Outstanding Organisation Award, 1 Grand Prize, 2 First Prizes, 2 Second Prizes, 6 Third Prizes, and 7 Merit Prizes. Showc  more

LONDON, England, June 3 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * TRANSFORM study extends prostate cancer screening to Black men in the UK By Ryan O'Hare Imperial experts have welcomed news that all eligible Black men in the UK will be offered prostate cancer screening as part of the landmark TRANSFORM study. The announcement today from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, James Murray MP, will see all eligible Black men in the UK aged 45 to 74 invited for sc  more

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 3 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * New home for Wits Library Digitisation Centre * The state-of-the-art Wits Library Digitisation Centre (WLDC) officially opened in the Wartenweiler Library on the Braamfontein Campus East. From its new home, it now offers easy access for staff and students and serves the University's digitisation needs. The state-of-the-art Wits Library Digitisation Centre (WLDC) officially opened in  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 3 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Nine shortlisted designs for lovelocks structure at Wilford Suspension Bridge * Nine shortlisted designs, created by Nottingham students, have been made public for the first time as Severn Trent provides insight into what the final structure may look like, from ribbon walks and amphitheatres to love trees and swan hearts. Architecture students from the University of Nottingham and Nottingha  more

CALLAGHAN, Australia, June 3 -- The University of Newcastle posted the following news: * * * NSW research trials report outcomes for women's health: pharmacist-led UTI and oral contraceptive services * Two landmark University of Newcastle-led research trials have provided evidence on the safety and effectiveness of pharmacist-led management of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) and oral contraceptive resupply in women - helping to facilitate timely access to care and referral to G  more

KYOTO, Japan, June 3 -- Ritsumeikan University issued the following news: * * * Galaxy Roasts Clouds, Makes "BBQ Sauce" Everyone knows that finding the right sauce recipe can make or break a barbeque, but now astronomers are using BBQSORS (pronounced "barbecue sauce") as part of the recipe to explain quasars, some of the brightest objects in the Universe. These results were made possible by data from a new instrument on the Subaru Telescope. And yes, Subaru Telescope does have a barbeque gril  more

SWANSEA, Wales, June 3 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Swansea research helps power world-first hydrogen aero engine breakthrough * Researchers from Swansea University are celebrating their role in a major aviation milestone, following the successful completion of a four-year, international programme led by Rolls-Royce and easyJet to demonstrate hydrogen as a viable aviation fuel. The programme has culminated in a world-first achievement: a modern aero engine running  more

TORONTO, Ontario, June 2 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * U of T researchers demonstrate AI worm could target any online device * A team of researchers at the University of Toronto has discovered a new class of cyberthreat that gives hackers more power and reach at far less cost. It can be built with free AI models. Every online device is a potential target. And current cyber defences are not yet ready for it. The researchers, who released their work June 2, ar  more

LONDON, England, June 3 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * UCL academics awarded Alzheimer's Society fellowships Four UCL academics have been awarded Alzheimer's Society fellowships to support their cutting-edge research in understanding and addressing the causes and mechanics of dementia. Dr Sarah James, Dr Aida Suarez-Gonzalez, Dr Charlie Arber, and Dr Yazead Buhidma are among 17 early career researchers to have been awarded over pound sterling5m in funding t  more

LONDON, England, June 3 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * UCL ranked among Europe's leading universities for research spinouts UCL has been ranked third in the UK and seventh in Europe in the Royal Academy of Engineering's Spotlight on Spinouts 2026 report, underlining UCL's strength in helping researchers turn breakthrough discoveries into high-growth companies with real-world impact. The report highlights the success of UCL and its commercialisation arm, UCL  more

MACAU, China, June 3 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM research team discovers food-grade probiotics that activate anti-tumour immune responses * A research team led by Elaine Leung Lai Han, professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at the University of Macau (UM), and Dai Lei, a researcher at the Institute of Synthetic Biology (iSynBio) of the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has made a significant breakthrough in u  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Muscle loss in liver disease varies by underlying cause University of Birmingham researchers identify for the first time the mechanisms driving muscle loss in end-stage liver disease, pointing to tailored treatments. - Different types of liver disease are leading to distinct signatures of muscle loss, according to a new study which could help pave the way for more personalised treatments fo  more

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, June 3 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * The public space belongs to everyone How do you organize the public space in such a way that it is safe, accessible and inviting for everyone? Geographer Gerd Weitkamp studies how people move through their living environment, but also how they experience it. Especially what that means for their health, well-being and social participation. 'If you make the environment safe, for example, for an ei  more

MANCHESTER, England, June 3 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Almost one in 10 people in high-risk groups may have had a hidden heart attack, study suggests A "shocking" proportion of over-50s with common health problems like high blood pressure are having undetected heart attacks, based on a snapshot of a study funded by British Heart Foundation (BHF) and Innovate UK and presented at the British Cardiovascular Society annual conference in Manchester. T  more

MONTREAL, Quebec, June 3 -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * Dentalcorp invests $1 million in the next generation of dentistry The gift will support entrepreneurship training, scholarships and research for students and graduates of dental medicine in Quebec. - Universite de Montreal's Faculty of Dental Medicine is getting a major financial boost from Canada's largest dental services company to help train the next generation of Quebec dentists and develop entrepre  more

HOBART, Australia, June 3 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Sea Change Australia: Why should fishers trust science? As climate change poses a growing threat to fisheries and aquaculture in Australia, industries need relevant climate information tailored to their changing needs. But how can fishers and aquaculture producers access information they can trust? That's where Sea Change Australia comes in. Sea Change Australia connects fishers, aquaculture producers, i  more

COVENTRY, England, June 3 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * University of Warwick welcomes community to Resonate Summer Festival celebration * Colourful performances, interactive workshops and hands-on discoveries filled the University of Warwick campus on Saturday 30 May as the Resonate Summer Festival 2026 welcomed visitors for a lively celebration of curiosity, creativity and community. More than 1,000 people enjoyed the free-to-attend festival, trans  more

WOLLONGONG, Australia, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * The perks of polyandry: mating with multiple males leads to home improvement New research into African tree frogs reveals increased number of mates improves nest quality and survival rate of offspring - The question of why females mate with multiple males has long puzzled evolutionary biologists. A new study of African foam-nest tree frogs, led by University of Wollongong (UOW) re  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, June 3 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Up to half of life-threatening kidney disease cases remain undiagnosed * Significant under diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD), now the ninth leading cause of death globally, is endangering millions of patients around the world and could be improved with the increased use of a simple urine test. The stark healthcare message is laid out in a landmark series of research papers, published in The Lanc  more

LIVERPOOL, England, June 3 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Up to half of life-threatening kidney disease cases remain undiagnosed * Significant under diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD), now the ninth leading cause of death globally, is endangering millions of patients around the world and could be improved with the increased use of a simple urine test. The stark healthcare message is laid out in a landmark series of research papers, published   more