CAMBRIDGE, England, June 4 -- Anglia Ruskin University posted the following news: * * * A 'spotters guide' to identifying corporate psychopaths * A new handbook is being launched to help identify and study corporate psychopaths - people with psychopathic traits who wield dangerous amounts of power in industry and government. The Research Handbook on Corporate Psychopaths is the first book of its kind and has been compiled by three editors, including Dr Clive Boddy of Anglia Ruskin Universi  more

AALTO, Finland, June 5 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Can AI teach people empathy? Researchers are resolving workplace conflicts with a digital twin Researchers have developed a method that uses a digital twin - a mirror image of a team - to identify potential interaction challenges even before they arise. Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne Aalto University Professor Niina Nurmi and Senior University Lecturer Ville Eloranta are developing an AI-based method aimed at reso  more

AALTO, Finland, June 5 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Design in between worlds. Bioscience imaginaries and living relations of reindeer worlds This doctoral thesis develops and proposes a new practice-based method in the field of design research called intercosmological design. Indigenous knowledges and technosciences are often perceived as entirely separate knowledge cultures, with one representing "nature" and the other science and technology. Challenging this   more

AALTO, Finland, June 5 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Local generative Artificial Intelligence LLM gateway for research and teaching A new fully local generative AI Large Language Model Application Programming Interface (API) endpoint gives Aalto researchers, teachers and students a safer way to build tools with large language models within Aalto's infrastructure. - Aalto Research Software Engineers (Science-IT) and the IT Services' AI Task Force are pleased t  more

BARCELONA, Spain, June 5 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Antibody fragment prevents haemorrhages associated with new Alzheimer's treatments * Two immunotherapeutic treatments for Alzheimer's were recently approved to target the Ab peptide, a hallmark of the disease, but they can cause cerebral haemorrhages as a side effect. UAB researchers have shown in mice that using an antibody fragment, rather than the full-length antibodies used in new treatmen  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 4 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Birmingham connects global investors to Midlands innovation A new place based approach to attracting international investment into the UK will showcase strengths and capabilities at a regional level. - Next week, delegates at the inaugural UK Global R&D and Science Investment Summit will hear a drumroll for the Midlands region, which is becoming one of the UK's most investible regions for deep tech,  more

ROBINA, Australia, June 5 (TNSjou) -- Bond University issued the following news: * * * Worm tablet could be repurposed as brain cancer treatment Key points * Common worming drug shows early promise against brain cancer in lab studies * Animal research found slower tumour growth and improved survival in mice * Human trials remain limited, with effectiveness still unproven - A drug widely used to combat intestinal worms has shown promise in treating brain tumours, with scientists calling f  more

LONDON, England, June 5 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * Young carers twice as likely to be persistently out of work or education, new research shows New data reveals that young people with caring responsibilities are more than twice as likely as their peers to be persistently not in employment, education, or training (NEET) for a period of two years or more. By Lisa Jones, Press and Research Communications Manager The research, published by City St G  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 5 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Consumers can measure the environmental cost of shopping with new food footprint calculator * A new food footprint calculator has been developed to allow consumers to measure the environmental impact of their shopping. Experts from the University of Nottingham's School of Psychology and Business School have developed a web portal where people can upload their Tesco Clubcard data and get a ca  more

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 5 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Dusting off the shelves: Inside the Wits Historical Papers Research Archive * The Wits Historical Papers Research Archive is a remarkable resource for anyone looking to take a deep dive into the history of Johannesburg and South Africa. Whether you have a project you're working on, a topic that has sparked your interest or you simply want to get lost in another world, you'll find some  more

SWANSEA, Wales, June 5 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Early diet may shape how the teenage brain develops, Swansea review finds * A major new review led by Swansea University has highlighted growing evidence that diet in the early years of life may shape how well the brain develops, with effects that can still be seen in adolescence. Published in Advances in Nutrition, the study brings together findings from 73 studies -including 48 controlled trials and 25 prospect  more

TORONTO, Ontario, June 5 (TNSjou) -- York University issued the following news release: * * * Fastest and most furious ultraviolet wind near a black hole found by York University researchers A team led by York University researchers has discovered the fastest wind near a supermassive black hole ever found at ultraviolet wavelengths, driven by the disc of matter, or quasar, surrounding the black hole. "This quasar has a black hole of 1.7 billion times the mass of the Sun. That's typical. Wh  more

BURNABY, British Columbia, June 5 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * Historic $40M gift powers SFU's new School of Medicine * by Leslie Dickson Arran and Ratana Stephens have made a transformational $40 million gift to the Simon Fraser University School of Medicine. The Simon Fraser University (SFU) School of Medicine has received a transformational $40-million gift from the Stephens family, the largest single donation in the university's history. The Stephens   more

NEW DELHI, India, June 6 -- The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi issued the following news: * * * IIT Delhi and 18 NITs Join Hands to Advance Academic Excellence, Research, and Innovation Landmark initiative to promote student mobility, research collaboration, early admissions, and accelerated postgraduate pathways across India's premier technical institutions. - IIT Delhi has announced the launch of a landmark national academic and research collaboration network through the signing of  more

LONDON, England, June 5 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Indoor air contains greater diversity of airborne fungi than previously thought, Imperial study finds By Jack Stewart Researchers from Imperial College London have conducted the UK's largest-ever longitudinal study of indoor fungal air pollution, revealing that homes are active fungal ecosystems rather than passive recipients of outdoor air. The West London Healthy Home and Environment Study (WellHome), led   more

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, June 5 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * How can we push back Earth Overshoot Day? Earth Overshoot Day, the day on which humanity has used all the natural resources that the Earth can regenerate in a single year, falls on 30 July this year. Three researchers from Leiden explain how this date can be pushed back. From stricter rules on plastic and fast fashion to more energy-efficient software and circular steel, the researchers believe there is no   more

LONDON, England, June 6 -- The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine issued the following news: * * * Peter Piot awarded prestigious Virchow Prize 2026 LSHTM's former Director honoured with Jean-Jacques Muyembe for exceptional leadership in global epidemic preparedness over 50 years - Peter Piot, from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), has been awarded the Virchow Prize 2026 for his pioneering work in global health. Professor Piot, who was Director of LSHTM  more

LONDON, England, June 5 -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: * * * New book for PhDs looking to fulfil their potential out now * A new book written by Royal Holloway Professor Hanna Zagefka aims to help doctoral students overcome hurdles of securing and succeeding in a PhD programme Unlock Your PhD Potential demystifies the doctoral journey, offering step-by-step advice on navigating applications, funding, and the challenges of academic life, all while prio  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, June 6 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Funding boost for dementia mobility research A leading researcher has been awarded more than half a million pounds to focus on helping people living with dementia manage challenges with walking and balance. - Dr Riona McArdle, at Newcastle University, has secured pound sterling546,280 through the Alzheimer's Society Dementia Research Leader Fellowship - the first time these fellowships have been a  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, June 6 (TNSjou) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Rare wild goats in Northumberland found to be genetically unique New research shows Cheviot goats are one of the UK's most genetically distinct goat populations. - Led by Newcastle University, this is the first genetic study to determine the ancestry and genetic health of a UK feral goat population. It provides a genetic assessment of the Cheviot goats in Northumberland's College Valley, i  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, June 6 (TNSjou) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Summer sun fails to fix vitamin D gap in at-risk groups Vitamin D levels remain low all year-round in key at-risk groups in England, challenging the belief that summer sunlight is enough to restore them. - A new study, led by experts at Newcastle University's Human Nutrition and Exercise Research Centre, analysed the vitamin D levels of almost 300 people from across northern Britain. Fin  more

PORTSMOUTH, England, June 5 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Portsmouth scientists help test potentially life-saving technology for people with rare breathing condition The University's Extreme Environments Laboratories will gather data from a new respiratory monitoring device, as a charity puts it to the test on a 1,000-mile cycling challenge - Scientists from the University of Portsmouth are helping UK-based charity Keep Me Breathing with an ambitious chall  more

LONDON, England, June 6 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Behind the research: Freshwater methane emissions maximised by global warming This "behind-the-research" blog by Mark Trimmer, Professor of Biogeochemistry, takes readers beyond the published findings to reveal the motivations, challenges, and human stories that shaped the study. - Say methane and most people think of cows, yet nearly half of all methane is produced by microbes in freshwater  more

LONDON, England, June 6 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Freshwater methane emissions maximised by global warming It is not just cows that emit the powerful greenhouse gas methane - microbial emissions from the natural world will inevitably increase as our planet continues to warm. - A new study led by Professor Mark Trimmer of Queen Mary University of London, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, explains how increases in natural methan  more

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 5 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Researchers shine at AFRETEC & WSoE Research Bonanza * Schools of education are at the centre of some of the most emerging and urgent questions of our time. "If Africa is to succeed in the next phase of global transformation, it will depend not only on engineers, doctors, and entrepreneurs, but on the quality of its educators and the strength of its educational system," said Professor  more

KYOTO, Japan, June 5 (TNSjou) -- Ritsumeikan University issued the following news: * * * Examination of Nutritional Intake for Promoting Health Among Middle-aged and Elderly Women: a Comparison Between Finland and Japan Prof. Satoshi Fujita, College of Sport and Health Science Locations of Impact * Finland * Japan * Worldwide Co-researchers * Dr. Eija Laakkonen, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland * Dr. Sarianna Sipila, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland * Dr. Tiina Jokela, University of J  more

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, June 6 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * RUG sets course for digital autonomy The University of Groningen (RUG) wants to become less dependent on large commercial tech companies in the coming years. The Executive Board has approved a programme for this purpose that runs until 2030. The aim is to use digital systems that align with public values, European law and academic freedom, scientific integrity and openness. Originated from the   more

SOUTHAMPTON, England, June 5 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * Top international researchers join Southampton * Two leading international researchers are joining the University of Southampton as part of a government push to recruit top research talent from around the world to the UK. Professor Dimitris Angelakis and Dr Giorgio Adamo are joining the University as part of the Global Talent Fund \- a PS54m initiative by the Department for Science, Innovation an  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, June 5 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Two for the price of one: Researchers uncover economical trick used by immune system to attack different viruses * Our genomes contain hundreds of genes with antiviral jobs, which are called into action when a virus succeeds in infecting one of our cells. By acting cooperatively, these genes provide defence against a wide range of viruses, comprising what scientists refer to as the 'innate immune system  more

MACAU, China, June 5 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM research: natural compound show promise in combating obesity, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction * A research team led by Associate Professor Di Lijun and Assistant Professor Wang Li in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at the University of Macau (UM) has made a significant breakthrough in the study of metabolic diseases associated with obesity and chronic inflammation. The study reveals how the natur  more

LONDON, England, June 5 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Blood protein signature can predict lung cancer risk years earlier Researchers at UCL and the Francis Crick Institute have identified 14 proteins in the blood that can predict lung cancer risk more than five years before diagnosis. The findings, published in Cell, mean that people at higher risk of developing lung cancer who might benefit from drugs to prevent the disease taking hold could be i  more

LONDON, England, June 5 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Trial to test AI for prostate MRI cancer diagnosis A new UCL-led international trial will assess whether AI can perform as well as expert radiologists at detecting prostate cancer on MRI scans. Following the practice-changing UCL-led PROMIS and PRECISION trials, prostate MRI is now the standard first test for men with suspected prostate cancer in the UK (and many parts of the world), helping doctors avo  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Who tests the chip in your phone? Hidden components inside smartphones can silently track activity beyond your control. Research at Birmingham is exposing the risks before they are exploited. - Inside every phone are components most users never think about, capable of silently sharing your location, sending messages, or opening a browser without you ever knowing. At the University of Birmin  more

KOLN, Germany, June 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * Extreme Aridity in the Hyperarid Core of the Atacama Desert Began Around 45 Million Years Ago A new study provides evidence that extreme aridity in the hyperarid core of the Atacama Desert began approximately 45 million years ago, thus significantly earlier than previously assumed. The findings refine current models of desert formation and offer new perspectives on the long-term evolution of o  more

MANCHESTER, England, June 5 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Beyond Disclosure Day: The Real-World Protocols Manchester astronomer leads global overhaul of rules for announcing the detection of extraterrestrial intelligence - A University of Manchester astronomer has led a major international overhaul of the rules that would govern how scientists announce evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence to the world. Professor Michael Garrett, the Sir Berna  more

MANCHESTER, England, June 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * India gained 2.1 million hectares of dry woodland in a decade, major study finds India gained around 2.1 million hectares of tropical dry woodland between 2014 and 2024 - an area larger than Wales - according to a major new study involving researchers from The University of Manchester's Global Development Institute. The research found that large-scale tree planting, restoration schem  more

MANCHESTER, England, June 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Therapy may be judged by the wrong standards, argues new analysis Psychological therapies may be evaluated using research methods designed for drugs rather than talking treatments - potentially limiting patient choice and shaping mental health services in the wrong way - according to a new academic analysis from The University of Manchester. Based on analysing existing research, the   more

MONTREAL, Quebec, June 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * The path to teen radicalization isn't as straight as people think A study of more than 500 young Montrealers finds that adolescents' attitudes toward political violence are fluid and part of an exploratory phase in their development. By Virginie Soffer Amid growing public concern about the radicalization of young people, there is a widespread misconception that radicalization logically and inev  more

SYDNEY, Australia, June 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Father of modern solar approaches the next frontier Melissa Lyne After helping solar power evolve from a niche technology into one of the world's cheapest sources of electricity, UNSW's Professor Martin Green is preparing for the next era as silicon cells near their limits. On a patch of land near Sydney's northern beaches, a new generation of solar panels are sitting out in the salt air  more

SYDNEY, Australia, June 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Three landmark studies highlight expanded benefits of kidney drug Three papers - published in leading journals simultaneously - have shown finerenone has kidney-protective, heart and survival benefits for people with chronic kidney disease, regardless of the cause. A series of major studies led by The George Institute and UNSW Sydney has shown that finerenone preserves kidney function, re  more

SYDNEY, Australia, June 5 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Global award for research to tailor cancer care Dr Darren Haywood has been recognised with a leading international award for his work developing a tool to help tailor care to the needs of people affected by cancer. The MASCC COG-IMPACT tool is the only tool available to assess the unmet needs faced by people with cancer-related cognitive impairment - a pervasive condition where cancer, its treat  more

VICTORIA, British Columbia, June 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Victoria issued the following news release: * * * 50 years of data reveals true extent of climate change impacts on kelp forests New research from the University of Victoria (UVic) has found that some kelp forests around Vancouver Island were disappearing far earlier than scientists previously thought, highlighting that climate change has been altering our ecosystems long before most people were aware anything was wrong. "Most   more

COVENTRY, England, June 5 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * University of Warwick attracts leading Extended Reality researcher through Global Talent Fund * Dr Markus Tatzgern has been appointed as Associate Professor (Reader) in Creative Technologies, as part of Warwick's PS4.35 million award from the UK Government's Global Talent Fund. Dr Tatzgern will join Warwick on 1 st September 2026, bringing over 15 years of experience at the frontier of Extended   more

COVENTRY, England, June 5 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * University of Warwick to lead accessibility component of major spinal muscular atrophy screening study * A PS4 million NIHR-funded study will screen up to 755,000 babies across England for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), with Warwick leading the critical work to ensure results reach families at the right time, in the right way. Recently published work from Warwick, surveying over 9,500 people, fo  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 5 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * US tariffs could create a 'conflict of laws' for Australian businesses * The Trump administration has proposed a 12.5 per cent tariff on Australian imports as part of an escalating US trade enforcement strategy against countries allegedly failing to take action to prevent forced labour within global supply chains. An RMIT expert explains that if Australia meets the  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 5 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * The VUB lays the foundations for responsible AI in European education Brussels expertise forms the pedagogical blueprint for a large-scale Erasmus+ project on digital skills. - AIM-PRO (AI Literacy for Multidisciplinary Professional Readiness and Outreach), an ambitious new European initiative aimed at a responsible AI culture and forward-looking digital skills, has been officially launched  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 5 (TNSjou) -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * VUB research sex work: decriminalisation has little impact on access to healthcare The health needs of sex workers go beyond classic topics such as sexually transmitted diseases and contraception - Headaches, back pain, mental stress and persistent stigma: these are striking health problems that emerge from new research by the Free University of Brussels on sex workers' access to h  more

HONG KONG, June 5 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Wenzhou Municipal People's Government delegation visits PolyU to deepen university-local government collaboration, empowering industrial upgrading through I&T * A delegation from the Wenzhou Municipal People's Government visited The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) on 27 May. Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, PolyU President ; Prof. Christopher CHAO, Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation)   more

PORTSMOUTH, England, June 5 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Who were Portsmouth's wartime Railwaywomen? Rare photograph of Portsmouth's wartime railwaywomen uncovered as city marks its centenary - A newly discovered photographic postcard showing women who kept Portsmouth's railways running during the First World War has been revealed by a researcher at the University of Portsmouth - and he is appealing to local people to help identify those in the image. T  more