WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- American University issued the following AU in the News: Week of Aug. 14, 2026: * * * AU in the News: Week of August 14 Your weekly roundup of faculty expertise, student achievements, leadership perspectives, and top campus initiatives. By Jack Frederick Research * Naomi Baron, professor emerita in the College of Arts and Sciences, joined The Report Card podcast to discuss how artificial intelligence is altering the ways students work and read. * Interim President   more

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * The Sun Warms and Enchants Us -- and Occasionally Goes on the Attack Embry Riddle Researcher Measures Waves Generated by Extreme Solar Storm that Wreaked Havoc on Earth Author: Michaela Jarvis As exceptionally powerful ejections of magnetically charged plasma from the sun called coronal mass ejections (CMEs) blasted toward Earth in May 2024, two NASA spacecraft formations detect  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 (TNSrpt) -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Report: New investments continue as policy changes slow U.S. clean energy manufacturing Companies announced nearly $8 billion in new manufacturing investments in Q2 2026, yet have canceled nearly $40 billion in planned projects since early 2025 - U.S. companies announced nearly $8 billion in clean energy manufacturing investments during the second quarter of 2026, showing p  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Direct Air Capture Technologies: Innovations Reshaping the Future of Carbon Removal This blog is based on the analysis titled, "Innovations in Direct Air Capture (DAC) Facilitating Higher Capture Efficiency," authored by Frost & Sullivan's growth expert, Pankaj Gaur, and lead analyst Nikhil Thakur fr  more

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, Aug. 18 -- The Hong Kong Baptist University issued the following news release: * * * HKBU wins nine awards in Silicon Valley International Invention Festival 2026 The research teams of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) won nine awards, including four gold medals, three silver medals and two special prizes at the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival, held in the United States from 14 to 16 August. The award-winning projects cover product design, biotechnology,   more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Aug. 19 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Reforming solar incentives can accelerate rooftop solar growth and reduce LNG dependence for Thailand Restructuring rooftop solar policies could encourage consumer energy independence, ease financial strain on state utilities, and reduce exposure to volatile global LNG markets - A new report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IE  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 18 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Protecting your family and community: Safe generator use helps prevent re-energizing power lines * A simple installation mistake can send electricity onto power lines, creating serious risks for line workers, neighbors and loved ones KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Backfeed can be deadly. * Families, neighbors and first responders are also at risk. * Safe ins  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Levin Pushes Interior Department on Renewable Energy Permitting * August 18, 2026 #In New Letter, Rep. Levin & House Colleagues Demand Transparency on the Status of Permit Approvals for Clean Energy Projects Washington, D.C.-Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49), alongside Ranking Members Chellie Pingree (ME-01) and Jared Huffman (CA-02), led colleagues on the House Appropriations Committee an  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 17 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Small fixes, big savings * For South Dallas residents living on fixed incomes, an increase of a few hundred dollars a year in an elecrtic bill isn't pocket change. It can be the difference between paying for groceries and skipping meals. A pilot project led by a University of Texas at Arlington researcher shows that a modest investment in weatherizing older homes can help close tha  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11284) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S.-China Trade Relations The People's Republic of China (PRC or China) is the world's second-largest economy and has been a top U.S. trading partner since China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001. China is a major export market for U.S. aircraft, agriculture, semiconductor e  more

HOBART, Australia, Aug. 18 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * National Science Week - Climate Ready Hobart As an Associate Professor in Medical Sciences at the University of Tasmania, Kirsten Fairfax is helping to develop cutting-edge therapies for rare diseases while championing practical action on climate change. Kirsten's fascination with science began long before she entered a laboratory. "I think I was interested in science from as far back as I can remember  more

MONROVIA, California, Aug. 19 -- World Vision International issued the following news release: * * * Green Palestine Project Concludes with Lasting Environmental Action and Stronger Community Resilience Across the West Bank World Vision, in partnership with MA'AN Development Center has successfully concluded the 37-month Green Palestine: Promoting a Sustainable Environment for Children, Their Families and Communities in Areas B and C of the West Bank project, funded by the German Federal Mini  more