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470-Acre Coastal Wetland Restored in Louisiana With $14 Million in NOAA Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Habitat Conservation issued the following feature story:
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Through the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act Program, NOAA and its partners restored Bayou De Cade to help combat land loss and support fisheries.
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In honor of American Wetlands Month, we're celebrating the success of a large-scale marsh restoration project in coastal Louisiana.
NOAA's Office of Habitat Co more PR
AFIA Responds to Accusations of Chicken Litter Spreading HPAI on Dairy Farms (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The American Feed Industry Association issued the following statement on May 1, 2024:
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Key Points:
* The feed industry challenges media reports alleging that the HPAI virus has spread to dairy cattle due to the consumption of chicken litter on farms.
* The USDA and FDA have not found a link to HPAI virus transmission in dairy cattle through chicken litter, believing wild migratory birds as the likely cause, and FDA stated that chicken litter does n more PR
Alison Badgett Named Director of the Priscilla King Gray Public Service Center (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 1 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education Ian A. Waitz announced recently that Alison Badgett has been appointed the new associate dean and director of the Priscilla King Gray (PKG) Public Service Center. She succeeds Jill Bassett, who left that role to become chief of staff to Chancellor Melissa Nobles.
"Alison is a thought leader on how to integrate community-engage more PR
Alliance for Justice: Courts Falling Behind Serving the Needs of America's Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSres) -- The Alliance for Justice issued the following news release:
To mark May Day (International Workers' Day), Alliance for Justice has issued an addendum to its 2022 report on the federal courts' dearth of judges with experience serving workers. The update highlights labor-side attorneys nominated and confirmed to the courts since the original report and recent court cases that have impacted workers.
While President Biden has nominated several appeals court judges wit more PR
AMA Debuts New Podcast (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 2 (TNSres) -- The American Marketing Association issued the following news release:
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Marketing / And with Bennie F. Johnson examines the future through a marketing lens
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The first season of the American Marketing Association's (AMA) new podcast, Marketing / And, hosted by AMA's CEO, Bennie F. Johnson is live.
Each episode is an invitation to explore opportunities that uncover the innovation, design, and the cutting-edge strategies that are the future of mar more PR
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses: Impact of Early Mobility Varies by Patient Population (10)
ALISO VIEJO, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses issued the following news release:
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UC Davis Medical Center study in American Journal of Critical Care finds dose-response relationship between out-of-bed mobility and duration of mechanical ventilation, length of stay
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More out-of-bed mobility interventions for critically-ill patients were associated with shorter mechanical ventilation duration and hospital stays, suggesting a dose-response more PR
American Consumer Institute Center for Citizen Research: Keep Colorado Convenient (Reject HB24-1317) (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The American Consumer Institute Center for Citizen Research issued the following news:
Arlington, VA -- A concerning development emerges from Colorado as HB24-1317 gains attention within the state legislature. This legislation proposes to abolish liquor licenses for grocery stores, drug stores, and other retail outlets, a move that threatens to drastically reshape the landscape of alcohol sales.
Key Takeaways:
* Impact on Businesses and Consumers: If passed, HB24 more PR
American Electric Power Releases 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 2 (TNSres) -- American Electric Power Corp. issued the following news release:
American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) issued the 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report, an annual assessment of its sustainable business practices, strategy, performance and impact. This report marks AEP's 18th year of providing a comprehensive view of AEP's progress as a business and community partner and highlights the company's longstanding commitment to stakeholder engagement, transparency and more PR
American Electric Power Reports First-Quarter 2024 Earnings, Reaffirms Guidance (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 1 (TNSres) -- American Electric Power Corp. issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today reported first-quarter 2024 earnings, prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), of $1 billion or $1.91 per share, compared with GAAP earnings of $397 million or $0.77 per share in first-quarter 2023. Operating earnings for first-quarter 2024 were $670 million or $1.27 per share, compared with operating more PR
American Jewish Committee: Members Of Congress Urged To Stand In Solidarity With Jewish Community As Jewish American Heritage Month Begins (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The American Jewish Committee issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
Today, as Jewish American Heritage Month begins, American Jewish Committee (AJC) and the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights & Justice are launching a special initiative, the Congressional Solidarity Sabbath. This initiative invites all Members of Congress, regardless of political party, religious tradition, or cultural background, to engage with the Jewish community in a meaningful way more PR
ASGE CRC Project Recognized by White House Cancer Moonshot Initiative (10)
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, May 2 (TNSres) -- The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy issued the following news:
The White House has just released its latest White House Cancer Moonshot Fact Sheet (https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-updates/2024/05/01/fact-sheet-as-part-of-the-inaugural-national-cancer-prevention-and-early-detection-month-biden-cancer-moonshot-announces-new-actions-to-strengthen-preventive-cancer-care-and-expand-accessibility-of/) and ASGE's signature project on colo more PR
ASHA-YouGov National Poll: Most Adults With Communication Disorders Report Facing Stigmas (10)
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, May 2 (TNSres) -- The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
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Association Stresses Simple Steps That the Public Can Take to Help Mitigate Stigmatization of People With Hearing, Speech, and Language Difficulties
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Sixty-five percent of people ages 18 years and older with hearing, speech, and/or language disorders say that they encounter stigmas, according to a new national poll commissioned by the American S more PR
Association of Health Care Journalists: Medical Debt in the U.S. Leads to Poor Health and Premature Death, Study Says (10)
COLUMBIA, Missouri, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Association of Health Care Journalists issued the following news:
Findings from a recent study suggest that when U.S. consumers have medical debt in collections, they are likely to have worse health status, more premature deaths and higher rates of mortality. Health policies that would increase access to affordable health care, such as expanding health insurance coverage, including eligibility for Medicaid, may improve population health, the researchers more PR
Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia: Draining Superannuation is Not the Silver Bullet to Solving Australia's Housing Crisis, Will Leave Young Australians Behind (10)
SYDNEY, Australia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia issued the following news release:
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) is disappointed to see Australia's world-class superannuation system used as a political football in the upcoming Federal election, and erroneously sold as a silver bullet solution to Australian's complex housing crisis.
In a speech given to the Sydney Institute on Tuesday night, Liberal Senator for New South Wa more PR
Aston University: Insights Into Changes in UK Reading Habits During COVID Lockdown Revealed in New Book (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- Aston University issued the following news:
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* Reading Habits in the COVID-19 Pandemic analyses the results of the Lockdown Library Project survey
* It provides a unique insight into the ways in which the first UK COVID-19 lockdown affected public reading habits
* Experts found reading served as a source of comfort, security and distraction from reality.
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Researchers from Aston University have released a book that explores the impact of the more PR
AstraZeneca Unveils Latest Research Across Key Respiratory and Immune-Mediated Diseases at ATS 2024 Showcasing Strength of Its Broad Pipeline and Portfolio (10)
WILMINGTON, Delaware, May 2 (TNSres) -- AstraZeneca, a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
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New data for TEZSPIRE and BREZTRI demonstrate AstraZeneca's innovation and commitment to transform care in COPD
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AstraZeneca will showcase new clinical and real-world data across its leading inhaled, biologic and early science respiratory portfolio at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) International Conference, in San Diego, CA from May 17 - 22, 2024 more PR
Austin Peay State University: Alumna Kaytah Mejia Wins Best Thesis Award for Military Mindset Research at Graduate Conference (10)
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, May 2 (TNSres) -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news:
Austin Peay State University graduate Kaytah Mejia, who finished her master's degree in industrial-organizational psychology in December 2023, recently earned the Best Thesis of 2023 award from the Tennessee Conference of Graduate Schools.
Her thesis, "The Impact of Organizational Justice Perception on Organizational Commitment: "Exploration on the Military Mindset," showcased her commitment to un more PR
Autism Speaks: New $2 Million Research Initiative Will Study Heart and Brain Health in People With Autism (10)
DALLAS, Texas, May 1 (TNSres) -- Autism Speaks issued the following news release:
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 36 children and 1 in 45 adults in the U.S. have autism, a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. To learn more about the unique cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health needs of people with autism, a new $2 million research initiative is being funded b more PR
BCSE Statement on Release of the Bipartisan Permitting Reform Implementation Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Business Council for Sustainable Energy issued the following statement on May 1, 2024:
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Lisa Jacobson, President of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE), offered the following statement in response to the White House Council on Environmental Quality's finalized rule (https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2024-08792/national-environmental-policy-act-implementing-regulations-revisions-phase-2) to implement permitting efficiencies p more PR
Bipartisan Policy Center: Nine Academic Grants Will Generate New Research on the Election Workforce (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Bipartisan Policy Center issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
Today, the Bipartisan Policy Center announced the funding of nine new research projects under an academic grant program to generate new findings on election administration recruitment, retention, and training.
Advised by our Election Workforce Advisory Council, these projects will investigate a variety of challenges facing the elections workforce including turnover, emerging technologie more PR
BJS Releases Two Reports on Measuring Prevalence in the National Crime Victimization Survey (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- he U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs' Bureau of Justice Statistics issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics, a program office within the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, today released A New Measure of Prevalence for the National Crime Victimization Survey and National Crime Victimization Survey: Prevalence Estimation Methods. These reports discuss methods for estimating prevalence r more PR
BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS PRESENT AT NATIONAL CONFERENCES (10)
SPEARFISH, South Dakota, May 1 (TNSres) -- Black Hills State University issued the following news:
This spring, several Black Hills State University students traveled to national research conferences to present their research.
In April, five BHSU students traveled to Long Beach, Calif. for the largest National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) to date. Students Baily May, Ellie Moore, and Abigail Renner presented research posters, and Min Kyung Park and Vincent Peterson gave oral pr more PR
BLS - Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report Entitled 'Washington Area Employment - March 2024' (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 1, 2024, entitled "Washington Area Employment - March 2024":
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Total nonfarm employment for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, metropolitan area stood at 3,361,300 in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that, w more PR
BLS - Midwest Region Issues Report Entitled 'Detroit Area Employment - March 2024' (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 1, 2024, entitled "Detroit Area Employment - March 2024":
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Total nonfarm employment for the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, metropolitan area stood at 2,018,000 in March 2024 compared to 2,017,800 a year ago, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Jason Palmer noted more PR
BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Miami Area Employment - March 2024' (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 1, 2024, entitled "Miami Area Employment - March 2024":
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Total nonfarm employment for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, metropolitan area increased by 66,500 over the year in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the local rate of job gain, more PR
BLS: Quits Rates Were Above 3.0 Percent in 6 States in February 2024 (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on April 30, 2024, from Economics Daily:
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In February 2024, quits rates (the number of quits during the entire month as a percentage of total employment) were above 3.0 percent in 6 states: Alaska (3.9 percent), Montana (3.6 percent), Idaho (3.2 percent), and Florida, South Carolina, and Wyoming (3.1 percent each). Among these states, the number of quits ranged from 9,000 more PR
BLS: Small Businesses Contributed 55 Percent of the Total Net Job Creation From 2013 to 2023 (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on May 1, 2024, from Economics Daily:
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Small businesses--firms with fewer than 249 employees--accounted for 99 percent of the 5.6 million firms covered under Unemployment Insurance in the first quarter of 2023. Small Business Week, April 28-May 4, celebrates these businesses contributions to the economy. Over the last ten years, those small businesses have employed an aver more PR
BMJ Publishing Group: Fentanyl Inhalation May Cause Potentially Irreversible Brain Damage, Warn Doctors (10)
LONDON, England, May 1 (TNSres) -- BMJ Publishing Group issued the following news release about their journal "BMJ Case Reports":
Inhaling the synthetic opioid fentanyl may cause potentially irreversible brain damage (toxic leukoencephalopathy), warn doctors in the journal BMJ Case Reports, after treating a middle aged man found unresponsive in his hotel room after snorting the drug.
Leukoencephalopathy refers to inflammation and damage to the brain's white matter--the network of nerve fibres more PR
BMJ Publishing Group: Frequent Teen Vaping Might Boost Risk of Toxic Lead and Uranium Exposure (10)
LONDON, England, May 1 (TNSres) -- BMJ Publishing Group issued the following news release about their journal "Tobacco Control":
Frequent teen vaping might boost the risk of exposure to lead and uranium, potentially harming brain and organ development, suggests research published online in the journal Tobacco Control.
The findings underscore the need for implementation of regulations and prevention efforts targeting teens, emphasise the researchers.
Vaping is popular with teens. In 2022, an e more PR
Brady Responds to Mass Shooting in East Charlotte (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSres) -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following statement on April 30, 2024:
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Four Law Enforcement Officers Were Killed and Four Others Were Injured by a Shooter Reportedly Armed With a "High-Powered Rifle" While Attempting to Serve a Warrant
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Today in Charlotte, North Carolina three local police officers and one U.S. Marshall were shot and killed alongside four others who were wounded in a mass shooting. According to reports, the offic more PR
British Ministry of Defence: Defence Sector Continues Contributing Significantly to UK Economy (10)
LONDON, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- The British Ministry of Defence issued the following news:
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The Joint Economic Data Hub (JEDHub) report shows growth in Defence sector employment, recruitment and revenue.
- The Joint Economic Data Hub (JEDHub) report shows growth in Defence sector employment, recruitment and revenue.
- The UK's combat air sector continues to be among the most valuable, with total revenue reaching pound sterling7.9bn in 2022.
- Investment in research and development s more PR
British Sociological Association: White Men are More Likely to Report Being Bullied at Work Than People From Ethnic Minorities, Says Research (10)
DURHAM, England, May 1 (TNSres) -- The British Sociological Association issued the following news release:
White men are more likely to report being bullied at work than are white women or people from ethnic minorities, a new study has found.
Researchers analysed survey data on 3,494 Britons and found that white men are more likely than any other group to say that they had been humiliated, insulted or ignored at work.
Dr Tina G. Patel and Professor Daiga Kamerade, of the University of Salford more PR
Business Roundtable Launches Mental Health Initiative (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- Business Roundtable issued the following news release:
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CEO-Led Effort to Promote and Support Employee Mental Health, Address Common Challenges
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Business Roundtable today launched a new initiative to help companies promote and support employee mental health. The Business Roundtable Mental Health Initiative will engage companies, outside experts and non-profit groups to discuss common challenges, identify best practices and develop innovative approaches more PR
Business Travel Professionals Show Optimism, Commitment in Their Career Outlook for 2024, According to Latest GBTA Poll (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 1 (TNSres) -- The Global Business Travel Association issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
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Business Travel Professionals Show Optimism, Commitment in Their Career Outlook for 2024, According to Latest GBTA Poll Work life balance, contentment and industry opportunity in their roles fuel loyalty
Global travel buyers and suppliers also report continued knowledge gaps, desire for clarity and implementation challenges related to New Distribution Capab more PR
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives: Progressive Labour Agenda for Manitoba (10)
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 1 (TNSres) -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
A new survey released today finds that most Manitobans support extending employment rights held by employees to gig workers who work for digital platforms such as Skip the Dishes or Uber. A representative poll of Manitobans finds that sixty-five percent strongly agree or somewhat agree that gig workers should be covered by the same employment rights as employees more PR
CANADIAN LABOUR CONGRESS: NEW POLL - CANADIANS BACK UNIONS TO DELIVER WORKER PROTECTIONS, FAIRER WAGES (10)
OTTAWA, Ontario, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Canadian Labour Congress issued the following news release:
New poll reveals most Canadians agree that unions deliver better jobs, fairer working conditions and more respect in the workplace. A broad majority want governments to remove barriers that unfairly keep workers from joining or forming a union.
"As the next federal election draws closer, workers are demanding all parties agree to respect and enhance workers' rights," declared Bea Bruske, Presiden more PR
Carnegie's Arthur Grossman Elected to National Academy of Sciences (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Carnegie Institution for Science issued the following news:
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Arthur Grossman's four decades of wide-ranging plant biology research were recognized with one of the scientific community's greatest honors.
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Carnegie Science's Arthur Grossman was selected as one of 120 new members of the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. This is one of the highest honors bestowed within the s more PR
Caroline Elkins, Pulitzer-Prize-Winning Historian, Receives the 2024 NYU/Axinn Foundation Prize (10)
NEW YORK, May 2 (TNSres) -- New York University issued the following news release:
Harvard University Professor Caroline Elkins, author of Legacy of Violence: A History of the British Empire and the Pulitzer-Prize-winning Imperial Reckoning: The Untold Story of Britain's Gulag in Kenya, has been named the recipient of the 2024 NYU/Axinn Foundation Prize. The honor aims to celebrate and support distinguished work in artistic literary narrative nonfiction by a writer whose career is in full vibra more PR
City of Miami: Most Improved on ACEEE Scorecard (10)
MIAMI, Florida, May 2 (TNSres) -- The city of Miami issued the following news:
The City of Miami is one of the two most improved cities highlighted in the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) City Clean Energy Scorecard.
ACEEE ranks 75 of the largest U.S. cities on energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions and identifies the best-performing cities, the most improved, and those with substantial room for improvement, with recommendations for making progress. On more PR
City University London: Scent Sells - But the Right Picture Titillates Both Eyes and Nose, Research Finds (10)
LONDON, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- The City University London's Bayes Business School issued the following news:
Scented products with relevant images on their packaging and branding, such as flowers or fruit, are more attractive to potential customers and score better in produce evaluations, research from Bayes Business School, (formerly Cass) confirms.
And such images, the researchers conclude, are particularly effective if manufacturers and marketers choose pictures that are more likely to more PR
Clemson University, NASA Sign Agreement to Advance Research, Education (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 1 (TNSres) -- Clemson University issued the following news:
Clemson University and NASA's Johnson Space Center have signed a Space Act Agreement that opens the door to unique research and education opportunities aimed at advancing space exploration.
Johnson Space Center in Texas is home to America's astronaut corps, NASA's Mission Control Center, International Space Station operations, and a team of scientists and engineers working on advances in science, technolog more PR
College of William & Mary: Dust & Discovery - Will NASA Astronauts Unearth Microbes on Mars? (10)
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news:
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A W&M professor and three undergraduate students contributed to NASA research preparations for human missions to Mars.
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By Laura Grove
Astronauts on an upcoming crewed mission to the red planet are unlikely to find little green men, but there is compelling evidence to suggest that they may find other forms of life. If living organisms do exist on Mars, preventing cross-contaminati more PR
Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute Scientists Identify New Brain Circuit in Mice That Controls Body's Inflammatory Reactions (10)
NEW YORK, May 2 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute issued the following news on May 1, 2024:
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Findings uncover hidden connections between the brain and body; making use of this new brain circuit could lead to new therapies for many immune disorders
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The brain can direct the immune system to an unexpected degree, capable of detecting, ramping up and tamping down inflammation, shows a new study in mice from researchers at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute.
"The brain more PR
Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences: Precipitation May Brighten Colorado River's Future (10)
BOULDER, Colorado, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences issued the following news on May 1, 2024:
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New study finds recovery is probable, with small risk for historic low flows
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The Colorado River's future may be a little brighter than expected, according to a new modeling study from CIRES researchers. Warming temperatures, which deplete water in the river, have raised doubts the Colorado River could recover from a multi-decade drought. more PR
CPA Report Details How BlackRock And MSCI Funnel Billions of U.S. Investor Capital to CCP And PLA-Linked Companies (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Coalition for a Prosperous America issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) today released a new "case study" report to Congress that details the alarming extent to which U.S. asset managers and index providers are actively funneling billions of dollars of U.S. investor capital to Chinese Communist Party (CCP) companies, including Chinese firms that have been sanctioned by the U.S. government for human right more PR
Creating a Culture of Care: Gender-Affirming Healthcare at UVM (10)
BURLINGTON, Vermont, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Vermont issued the following news:
At a time when threats to healthcare and services are increasing across the country, University of Vermont's Center for Health and Wellbeing invests in care specifically for transgender, gender non-confirming, and non-binary students.
Gender-affirming care is an essential function of primary care services and, simply put, it supports students in being healthy, engaged, and social. The intricacies of sup more PR
CVS Health Corporation Reports First Quarter 2024 Results and Revises Full-Year 2024 Guidance (10)
WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, May 2 (TNSres) -- CVS Health issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
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First quarter highlights
* Total revenues increased to $88.4 billion, up 3.7% compared to prior year
* GAAP diluted EPS of $0.88 and Adjusted EPS of $1.31
* Generated cash flow from operations of $4.9 billion
2024 full-year guidance
* Revised GAAP diluted EPS guidance to at least $5.64 from at least $7.06
* Revised Adjusted EPS guidance to at least $7.00 from at least $8.30 more PR
CYBER THREAT ALLIANCE PUBLISHES 2024 CYBER THREATS TO NGOS JOINT ANALYTIC REPORT (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Cyber Threat Alliance issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
The Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA) today announced the publication of its 2024 Cyber Threats to NGOs Joint Analytic Report (JAR), which serves as a call to action, comprehensive resource, and testament to industry leader collaboration.
Amid the unique challenges facing NGOs - which, due to their involvement in sensitive political, governmental, and humanitarian areas, are exposed to a wider a more PR
Dalhousie University: Media Opportunity - Interactive, Anonymous Website to Help Canadians Choose the Right Type of Abortion for Them (10)
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, May 1 (TNSres) -- Dalhousie University issued the following news release:
Deciding to have an abortion is a deeply personal choice, and so is what comes next: determining the type of abortion that's best for you.
Researchers at Dalhousie University and the University of British Columbia worked with UBC PhD student Kate Wahl to develop It's My Choice, Canada's first interactive website aimed at helping people identify the abortion option that best fits their values and cir more PR
Dartmouth College: Human Remains Working Group Issues Quarterly Report (10)
HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 1 (TNSres) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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New regulations require informed consent to use Native American objects.
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In its second report since its launch in May 2023, the provostial Working Group on Human Remains at Dartmouth has described its work to date to review the management of the human remains in Dartmouth's care.
The working group is part of Dartmouth's response to the discovery last year of Native American ancestral remains more PR
Dartmouth College: Pulling Out All the Stops Against Pervasive Pollutants (10)
HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 2 (TNSres) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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Dartmouth scientists advance research of harmful PFAS chemicals and their impacts.
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A bemused fishmonger at a seafood market in Portsmouth, N.H., weighed and packaged a dozen filets of fish and three lobster tails for his unusually exacting customers, Dartmouth researchers Celia Chen '78, Guarini '94, a research professor of biological sciences, and Nathan Giffard '21 on a warm afternoon in May more PR
Dayforce Reports First Quarter 2024 Results (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 2 (TNSres) -- Dayforce Inc. (formerly Ceridian) issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
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* Dayforce(R) recurring revenue of $337.2 million, up 24.3%, and excluding float revenue, up 23.0%
* Total revenue of $431.5 million, up 16.4%
* Operating profit of $40.7 million and adjusted operating profit of $109.1 million
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Dayforce, Inc. ("Dayforce" or the "Company") (NYSE:DAY) (TSX:DAY), a global leader in human capital management ("HCM") technology more PR
Deakin University: Australian Supermarkets Failing to Improve Our Diets, Scorecard Shows (10)
GEELONG, Australia, May 1 (TNSres) -- Deakin University issued the following news release:
The Inside Our Supermarkets report rated supermarkets Woolworths, Coles, IGA and Aldi on their policies and practices around nutrition, giving them a score out of 100.
Woolworths ranked highest with 64 out of 100, while IGA ranked fourth, with a score of 31 out of 100. The average score was 46 out of 100.
Researchers from Deakin University's Global Centre for Preventive Health and Nutrition (GLOBE) in t more PR
Drexel University's LeBow College of Business: A New Model for Study-Abroad Takes Global Classroom on the Road (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 1 (TNSres) -- Drexel University's LeBow College of Business issued the following news:
By David Allen
Florence or Barcelona? Talk about a tough choice for studying abroad in Europe: Florence, in northern Italy, is home to classic art and architecture dating back to the Renaissance. Barcelona is in Catalonia, an autonomous region of Spain with a language and culture distinct from the rest of the country, and famed for its coastal beaches and nightlife. They're se more PR
Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: Using Graduate Student Research as an Effective Recruitment Tool (10)
DURHAM, North Carolina, May 2 (TNSres) -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
Students in the Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Department presented research on a range of topics to show prospective candidates what's possible at Duke.
Duke's MEMS department's recent research symposium served as a crucial platform for graduate students to present their work to an audience of would-be Blue Devils. The event proved instrumental in highlighting the int more PR
Duquesne: Professor Joe Mistick Publishes Book of Weekly Columns (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 2 (TNSres) -- Duquesne University issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University Professor Joe Mistick spends his weekdays teaching Criminal Law, Election Law, Land Use Law, Public Policy and the Executive Branch. He is also founder of the campus' award-winning Urban Development Law Clinic, operating it since 1995. In addition, for the last 22 years, he has written weekly Sunday columns in the Pittsburgh Tribu more PR
Economic & Social Research Institute: Number of People Per Household in Ireland Larger Than Other European Countries - Driven by Younger Population & Socio-Demographic Factors (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, May 1 (TNSres) -- The Economic and Social Research Institute issued the following news:
New research published today by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), and funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, compares the trends in household size (number of persons per household) in Ireland to other European countries for the period 2005-2021.
The research also explores what factors might explain differences between Ireland and other countries more PR
Falmouth University: Dr. Abigail Wincott Awarded International Fellowship (10)
FALMOUTH, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- Falmouth University issued the following news:
Dr Abigail Wincott, Associate Professor of Audio Journalism in the School of Communication, has been awarded an International Fellowship by the Leverhulme Trust.
Titled 'New approaches to the context and craft of radiophonic storytelling', the 4-month fellowship funding will allow Abigail to work full time on research to better understand how producers of audio documentaries conceive of the storyworlds they cre more PR
FirstNet Authority Releases Emergency Management Resource Guide in Spanish (10)
RESTON, Virginia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The First Responder Network Authority, an independent agency within the Commerce Department's National Telecommunications and Information Administration that oversees the nation's communications network dedicated to emergency responders and the public safety community, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) announced today its Emergency Management Resource Guide is now available in Spanish. more PR
Five UChicago Faculty Elected to National Academy of Sciences in 2024 (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news:
Five University of Chicago scholars have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, joining other scientists and researchers chosen in "recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research."
Profs. Nicolas Dauphas, David DeMille, Bonnie Fleming, Michael Greenstone, and Nipam Patel are among the 120 new members elected this year. The scholars are honored for their grou more PR
Food & Water Watch: Amidst Ongoing Lawsuit, EPA Forms Subcommittee to Study Factory Farm Water Pollution (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSres) -- The Food and Water Watch issued the following statement on April 30, 2024:
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Food & Water Watch Legal Director tapped to advocate for environment, public health on federal Subcommittee
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On Tuesday the EPA announced invitees for a new Animal Agriculture and Water Quality (AAWQ) Federal Advisory Committee Subcommittee, tasked with studying factory farm water pollution and recommending improvements to the agency's failed Clean Water Act program. Food & Wat more PR
Four VCU Students and Two Recent Alums Selected for Prestigious National Science Foundation Funding (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 2 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
By William Lineberry, University College & Honors College
Four Virginia Commonwealth University students and two recent alums have been selected for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program, a prestigious national initiative that helps graduate students advance their studies in STEM-based disciplines.
The five-year fellowship provides three years of financial support, more PR
Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research: RAS Initiative Study Shines Spotlight on Less-Understood KRAS4a (10)
FREDERICK, Maryland, May 1 (TNSres) -- The National Institutes of Health's National Laboratory for Cancer Research issued the following news on April 30, 2024:
By Samuel Lopez
A four-year effort undertaken by the NCI RAS Initiative has come to fruition, revealing a host of new information about a less-studied KRAS variant that plays a key role in cell biology and human cancers.
The team, comprising specialists within the RAS Initiative's hub--Frederick National Laboratory's Cancer Research T more PR
Friends of the Earth Statement on House Republican and Senate Democrat Farm Bill Proposals (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- Friends of the Earth issued the following news release:
After months of delay, House Republicans and Senate Democrats unveiled dueling Farm Bill priorities today. The House's bill slashes nutrition programs and climate-focused conservation funding in order to boost commodity crop production. It also includes the EATS Act, which is opposed by 200 Members of Congress and more than 150 organizations. The EATS Act could wipe out many existing states' environmental, hea more PR
FSU Neuroscientists Discover Two Specific Brain Differences Linked to How Brains Respond During Tasks (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 2 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news:
By McKenzie Harris
A new study by neuroscientists at Florida State University has revealed brain differences that may explain why humans demonstrate a variety of cognitive abilities and behaviors.
The research, conducted by a multi-institution team led by FSU Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience Caterina Gratton and research technician Ally Dworetsky, shows that two forms of individual di more PR
FSU Researcher Receives $1.5M in Funding to Partner With the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to Identify Submerged Landscapes (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 2 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news:
By Amy Walden
A Florida State University researcher has received $1.5 million in funding to partner with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, or BOEM, to study submerged precontact archaeological sites over the next five years in the Gulf of Mexico.
Jayur Madhusudan Mehta, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology and a faculty affiliate of FSU's Native American and Indigenous Studies Cen more PR
German Center for Infection Research: Lantibiotics - Antibacterial Substance With New Mechanism of Action Discovered (10)
BRAUNSCHWEIG, Germany, May 1 (TNSres) -- The German Center for Infection Research issued the following news release:
Many bacteria produce substances to gain an advantage over competitors in their highly competitive natural environment. Researchers at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB), the University of Bonn and the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF) have discovered a new antibiotic-active peptide from the group of so-called lantibiotics--namely epilancin A37. It is produced by staphy more PR
Gift to UCR Clinic Aims to Assist Local Unhoused Population (10)
RIVERSIDE, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news:
The Hulen Place Clinic, which UCR Health opened in September 2023 to address the health and well-being of the unhoused and underserved populations in the City of Riverside and the County of Riverside, has received a gift of $500,000 from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, a sovereign American Indian tribe of Serrano people in San Bernardino County, California.
Located about tw more PR
Girls as Young as Age Five Feel Lonely and It Takes a Toll on Their Confidence, According to New Research From Girl Scouts of the USA (10)
NEW YORK, May 2 (TNSres) -- Girl Scouts of the USA issued the following announcement on May 1, 2024:
The vast majority of girls ages 5-13 experience loneliness--and the feeling intensifies with age. This is just one of the compelling findings from new research by Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), the largest girl-serving organization in the world. The study reveals that as girls grow older, feelings of loneliness increase and, in turn, confidence decreases. But there's encouraging news: the data more PR
Greenpeace USA Urges Unprecedented CBP Action Against Bumble Bee Tuna, Other Entities Over Forced Labor Allegations in Seafood Supply Chain (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- Greenpeace USA, an organization that says it uses protest and confrontation to expose environmental problems and promote solutions, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
Today, Greenpeace USA issued an unprecedented call on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB) to impose public penalties on all entities, including Bumble Bee Tuna, that were involved in the importation of tuna from the Da Wang, a fishing vessel previously sanctioned by CBP for its use more PR
Griffith University Awarded $2.2 Million in NHMRC Investigator Grants (10)
GOLD COAST, Australia, May 2 (TNSres) -- Griffith University issued the following news:
Griffith University has been awarded $2.2 million across the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator Grants.
Congratulations to Associate Professor Bronwyn Griffin from the School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Dr Yun Shi from the Institute for Glycomics.
Associate Professor Griffin will receive a $1.6 million Investigator Grant which will be used for her project into a new impleme more PR
Griffith University: Revised Dating of the Liujiang Skeleton Renews Understanding of Human Occupation of China (10)
GOLD COAST, Australia, May 1 (TNSres) -- Griffith University issued the following news:
The emergence of Homo sapiens in Eastern Asia has long been a subject of intense research interest, with the scarcity of well-preserved and dated human fossils posing significant challenges.
Tongtianyan cave, located in the Liujiang District of Liuzhou City, Southern China, has been a focal point of this research, housing one of the most significant fossil finds of Homo sapiens. However, the age of the fos more PR
Growth Stalls in Texas Service Sector While Price Pressures Continue Easing, According to Dallas Fed Survey (10)
DALLAS, Texas, May 1 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
Growth in Texas service sector activity slowed in April, and retail sales declined, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey.
"Growth in Texas service sector activity slowed in April while labor market measures suggested a slight contraction in employment," said Jesus Canas, Dallas Fed senior business economist. "Respondents cont more PR
Humane Society: After Sadistic Display and Killing of a Wolf in Wyoming, New Poll Shows That Most Voters in the State Do Not Tolerate Animal Cruelty (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Humane Society of the United States issued the following news release:
A recent poll/* conducted by Remington Research Group for the Humane Society of the United States shows overwhelming voter disapproval of currently permitted methods for pursuing and killing wildlife in Wyoming. Media around the world have chronicled growing public outrage over a sickening incident in Daniel, Wyoming, earlier this month when a man allegedly ran over and disabled a wolf with more PR
Imperial College: Believing Environmental Damage is Done by Others Can Cause 'Race to The Bottom' (10)
LONDON, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- Imperial College London issued the following news:
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A study shows that if communities think outsiders are stealing their forest resources, they are more likely to want to increase their own harvest.
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By Hayley Dunning
The research, led by Imperial College London and Max Plank Institute of Evolutionary Anthropology researchers, shows why effective boundaries around a community's common-pool resource are key to sustainable management of that resour more PR
Imperial College: New Prostate Cancer Screening Trial Could Save Thousands of Lives (10)
LONDON, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- Imperial College London issued the following news:
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Thousands of patients in the UK could benefit from a new screening trial to detect prostate cancer.
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By Ryan O'Hare
A new trial to gather evidence on screening methods to detect prostate cancer is set to be led by researchers at Imperial College London, working alongside UCL, Queen Mary University of London and the Institute of Cancer Research.
The pound sterling42million TRANSFORM screening tr more PR
International Center for Law & Economics White Paper Discusses Limits of Labor Economics as an Antitrust Tool (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, May 2 (TNSres) -- The International Center for Law and Economics issued the following news release:
Potential monopsony power in labor markets has drawn growing interest from legal and economic academics in recent years, and is increasingly invoked by policymakers interested in using antitrust law to address concerns regarding labor-market concentration.
But according to a new International Center for Law & Economics (ICLE) white paper, the empirical evidence on the extent an more PR
International Council for the Exploration of the Sea: Decadal Variability in the North Atlantic (10)
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 1 (TNSres) -- The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea issued the following news:
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Learn about the intersection of environmental change and human interactions from the latest symposium issue in ICES Journal of Marine Science.
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The recent "Symposium on Decadal Variability of the North Atlantic and its Marine Ecosystems: 2010-2019" offered a deep dive into the shifting dynamics of one of the world's most important oceanic regions.
Held in Ber more PR
ISSF Publishes First-Ever Jelly-FAD Construction Guide to Help Fishers Build Netting-Free, Biodegradable FADs for More Sustainable Tuna Fishing (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation issued the following news release:
The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has published a comprehensive step-by-step guide that shows commercial tuna fishers how to build "jelly-FADs" -- an innovative, nearly 100% biodegradable and non-entangling design for fish aggregating devices (FADs).
For many years, FADs have been a widely used fishing strategy due to their high efficiency for catching t more PR
James Cook University: Plans for AI to Assess Frailty (10)
TOWNSVILLE, Australia, May 2 (TNSres) -- James Cook University issued the following news release:
A researcher from James Cook University will be adapting Artificial Intelligence to assess frailty in elderly individuals, aiming to make the care of older people more efficient.
JCU PhD candidate Jonathan Kong said there were already more than half a million Australians over 85-years-old in 2019, and that number is expected to treble by 2058.
"Frailty is a decline in physical strength, endurance more PR
John Wiley & Sons: New Survey Results - AI Can't Replace Soft Skills (10)
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, May 2 (TNSres) -- John Wiley and Sons issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
A new survey from Wiley suggests workers do not feel artificial intelligence (AI) will be replacing the art of communication in the workplace.
The vast majority--80%--of respondents in the latest Wiley Workplace Intelligence survey say soft skills are more important than ever with the evolution of AI. That's according to the newly released report Taking the Person Out of Interpersona more PR
JOINT RELEASE: SIGNED! BILL TO ESTABLISH MERCHANT CODES FOR FIREARMS, COMBAT GUN VIOLENCE (10)
DENVER, Colorado, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release:
Today Governor Jared Polis signed legislation to combat gun violence by establishing a new code to categorize gun sales and help law enforcement recognize dangerous firearm purchasing patterns.
Sponsored by Senator Tom Sullivan, D-Centennial, and Representatives Javier Mabrey, D-Denver, and Meg Froelich, D-Englewood, SB24-066 requires payment card networks like Visa or Mastercard to provide a sp more PR
KU Celebrates Undergraduate Research at Annual Symposium (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news:
More than 130 undergraduate students participated in the 27th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium this year. The symposium took place online April 15-19 and featured oral and poster presentations as well as artist's talks and creative displays from many disciplines. Presentations can still be viewed on the symposium website.
In addition to the previously announced ACE Talks presentation winners, who eac more PR
La Trobe University: Pasteurised Donor Milk May Lose Essential Hormones (10)
MELBOURNE, Australia, May 2 (TNSres) -- La Trobe University issued the following news release:
Pre-term babies consuming donor breast milk may be missing out on important hormones, such as melatonin, which are crucial for healthy infant development according to La Trobe University research.
Melatonin has been shown to have a significant decrease in inflammation, oxidative stress and cell death, especially when given to pre-term infants. Furthermore, the sleep hormone has been found to improve more PR
Lake Forest College: Zachary Cook's Book Sheds Light on Youth Economic Beliefs Beyond Political Labels (10)
LAKE FOREST, Illinois, May 2 (TNSres) -- Lake Forest College issued the following news:
In his latest book titled "Is the Youth Vote Liberal? Analyzing Attitudes Toward Business and Regulation," Zachary Cook, an assistant professor of politics at Lake Forest College, challenges prevailing stereotypes about the economic beliefs of young Americans.
Drawing from extensive research spanning from the Great Depression to the present day, Cook provides a nuanced understanding of youth perspectives on more PR
Lancaster University: First Effective Treatment Found for Spitting Cobra Snakebite (10)
LANCASTER, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- Lancaster University issued the following news:
Scientists have discovered a groundbreaking new snakebite treatment to prevent the devastating tissue damage caused by African spitting cobra venom.
Spitting cobra venom is incredibly potent and causes dermonecrosis, which presents as rapid destruction of skin, muscle and bone around the site of the snakebite, and can lead to permanent injuries and disfigurements, including limb loss and amputations in extrem more PR
Lancaster University: Life Expectancy in Two Disadvantaged Areas Higher Than Expected (10)
LANCASTER, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- Lancaster University issued the following news:
Better than expected life expectancy in two disadvantaged areas in England is probably due to population change according to local residents and professionals.
In the UK, people from the most disadvantaged areas can expect to die nine years earlier compared with people from the least disadvantaged areas while people in the north of England have lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality and worse health a more PR
Lancaster University: Soil Hotels Could Be Just the Ticket for Precious Resource Too Often Lost to Landfill (10)
LANCASTER, England, May 1 (TNSres) -- Lancaster University issued the following news:
You've perhaps heard of insect hotels but what about soil hotels?
Sometimes thought of as the 'Cinderella' of the natural world, soils store more carbon than the atmosphere and vegetation combined, are a precious resource which all too often goes unnoticed, underappreciated and at worst, simply thrown away.
More than half of the soil deriving from construction and demolition projects in England finds its way more PR
Lao Economic Growth Remains Subdued Says World Bank Report (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSres) -- The World Bank issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
Economic growth in the Lao PDR is estimated to have been below 2019 levels in 2023 and is forecast to remain below that pace in 2024, weighed down by economic instability, low worker skills, out-migration of labor, and a challenging business environment, the World Bank said in a report released on Tuesday.
Lao GDP is estimated to have grown 3.7% in 2023, with positive contributions from tourism, t more PR
Laval University: Post-Budget Update of the Legault 2.0 Polimeter (10)
LAVAL, Quebec, May 2 (TNSres) -- Laval University issued the following news release:
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After its second budget, what is the record of Francois Legault's CAQ government? Has it succeeded in keeping a greater proportion of its electoral promises than during its first mandate? The Centre for Public Policy Analysis (CAPP) of Universite Laval's Faculty of Social Sciences unveils the results of the post-budget update of the Legault 2.0 Polimeter.
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In April 2024, the Polimeter team's verdi more PR
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Honored as a 2024 VETS Indexes 4-Star Employer (10)
LIVERMORE, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has been recognized as a VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer in the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards. The award recognizes organizations committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing and supporting veterans and the military-connected community. LLNL is one of 285 organizations recognized for 2024. See the full more PR
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Pett-Ridge Selected as a 2024 Ecological Society of America Fellow (10)
LIVERMORE, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientist and head of the Lab's Carbon Initiative Jennifer Pett-Ridge has been selected as a fellow of the Ecological Society of America (ESA).
ESA designates fellows of the society for certain members who have made outstanding contributions to a wide range of fields served by ESA. Pett-Ridge was selected for he more PR
Leeds Trinity University: International Symposium to Conclude Two-Year Research Project (10)
LEEDS, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- Leeds Trinity University issued the following news:
A two-year research project on ekphrasis - written responses to works of art - carried out by Oz Hardwick, Professor of Creative Writing at Leeds Trinity University, will conclude with an international symposium at the Village Hotel in North Leeds on Saturday 6 July.
Together with Cassandra Atherton, Professor of Writing and Literature at Deakin University in Australia and international expert on prose poetr more PR
Lewis & Clark College: Decoding Cellular 'Shape-Shifters' (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, May 1 (TNSres) -- Lewis and Clark College issued the following news:
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Biologist Sharon Torigoe and her students investigate the mechanisms that determine a cell's fate.
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As embryos, all complex organisms are partially made up of pluripotent stem cells, which have the capacity to differentiate into any kind of cell: nerve cells, muscle cells, blood cells, skin cells, and the like. As the ultimate biological "shape-shifters," these cells are proving key to regenerat more PR
LIMRA: Strong Year for U.S. Workplace Benefits Sales in 2023 (10)
WINDSOR, Connecticut, May 2 (TNSres) -- LIMRA issued the following news release:
New annualized premium for workplace life insurance, disability insurance and supplemental health products posted solid gains for the year, according to LIMRA's workplace benefits sales surveys.
"Offering an attractive benefits package can contribute directly to employers' recruitment and retention goals, since high-quality benefits encourage employee loyalty. According to LIMRA research, 62% of employees say they more PR
London School of Hygiene: Microarray Patches Safe and Effective for Vaccinating Children (10)
LONDON, England, May 1 (TNSres) -- The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine issued the following news:
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New technology could make vaccines easier to transport, store, and administer, overcoming barriers to reaching remote areas
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The first study of the use of microarray patches to vaccinate children has shown that the method is safe and induces strong immune responses.
The phase 1/2 randomized trial compared results from the measles and rubella vaccine delivered by a micr more PR
Los Alamos National Laboratory: New Findings Point to an Earth-Like Environment on Ancient Mars (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Los Alamos National Laboratory issued the following news on May 1, 2024:
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Manganese-rich sandstones indicate there were once habitable conditions in the Gale Crater
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A research team using the ChemCam instrument onboard NASA's Curiosity rover discovered higher-than-usual amounts of manganese in lakebed rocks within Gale Crater on Mars, which indicates that the sediments were formed in a river, delta, or near the shoreline more PR
Machine Learning for Maternal Health: OU Engineer Receives NSF CAREER Award for Preeclampsia Study (10)
NORMAN, Oklahoma, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release:
Talayah Razzaghi, an assistant professor of industrial and systems engineering at the University of Oklahoma, has been awarded a Faculty Early Career Development Program award from the National Science Foundation for her work titled "Personalized Maternal Care Decision Support System for Underserved Populations."
Known as a CAREER award, Razzaghi was awarded $496,732 to research machine learning-b more PR
Marine Stewardship Council: Appetite for Sustainably Sourced Tuna Undimmed by Cost-of-Living Crisis (10)
LONDON, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Marine Stewardship Council issued the following news release:
Most tuna carrying the MSC certified label is tinned but the data also includes sales of wet tuna from the fish counter, frozen, in ready meals or pet food.
Tinned tuna is a nutritious but affordable source of protein and omega 3 fatty acids and has long been a store-cupboard staple. As the cost of living has risen around the world, many budget food bloggers, or 'tinfluencers', have turned to t more PR
Marriott International Reports First Quarter 2024 Results (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, May 1 (TNSres) -- Marriott International issued the following news:
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* First quarter 2024 comparable systemwide constant dollar RevPAR increased 4.2 percent worldwide, 1.5 percent in the U.S. & Canada, and 11.1 percent in international markets, compared to the 2023 first quarter;
* First quarter reported diluted EPS totaled $1.93, compared to reported diluted EPS of $2.43 in the year-ago quarter. First quarter adjusted diluted EPS totaled $2.13, compared to first quar more PR
Mayo Clinic, Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville Collaborate for Pediatric Care, Medical Education, Research (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 1 (TNSres) -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
Mayo Clinic in Florida and Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville announced today a 10-year extension of their three-decade collaboration to improve healthcare in the region and train future generations of physicians and healthcare workers. The collaboration will continue to focus on medical training, research and clinical care, specifically in pediatrics, where there are significant s more PR
Microstructure and Texture Evolution of Friction Stir Lap Welded Dissimilar Multi-Aluminum Stack (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article on May 1, 2024:
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The current study investigates the microstructural evolution of a dissimilar multiple-aluminum alloy stack (AA7055, AA7055, AA6022) produced by friction stir lap welding (FSLW).
A through-thickness analyses of grain orientation map, grain size, strain distribution, and texture evolution by electron backscattered d more PR
Missouri Valley College: Scholarships Presented At Student Research Symposium (10)
MARSHALL, Missouri, May 1 (TNSres) -- Missouri Valley College issued the following news:
More than 150 students presented Monday at Missouri Valley College's Spring 2024 Student Research Symposium, setting a record for participation. The symposium, now in its 8th year, featured academic, creative and professional student work.
The event culminated with the presentation of four $500 scholarships to the Excellence in Student Research Winners. They are:
Best Poster: Kilee Bradley Robinson for "T more PR
MIT: An AI Dataset Carves New Paths to Tornado Detection (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 1 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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TorNet, a public artificial intelligence dataset, could help models reveal when and why tornadoes form, improving forecasters' ability to issue warnings.
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By Kylie Foy, MIT Lincoln Laboratory
The return of spring in the Northern Hemisphere touches off tornado season. A tornado's twisting funnel of dust and debris seems an unmistakable sight. But that sight can be obsc more PR
MIT: Exploring the History of Data-Driven Arguments in Public Life (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 28 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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William Deringer studies "very old things and very technical things" -- that have never been more relevant.
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By Peter Dizikes, MIT News
Political debates today may not always be exceptionally rational, but they are often infused with numbers. If people are discussing the economy or health care or climate change, sooner or later they will invoke statistics.
It was more PR
Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Applaud Alabama House Lawmakers' Passage of HB36, Bill to Ban Pistols That Have Been Converted Into Machine Guns (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 2 (TNSres) -- Moms Demand Action, a part of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news release:
The Alabama chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, released the following statements in response to Alabama House lawmakers passing HB36, introduced by Representative Ensler, on Tuesday night, which would ban the possession of pistols outfitted with devices that convert them into machine more PR
Mount Holyoke College: Six Faculty Win Grant Fellowships (10)
SOUTH HADLEY, Massachusetts, May 2 (TNSres) -- Mount Holyoke College issued the following news:
Six Mount Holyoke College faculty members have been selected as recipients of the Marion and Jasper Whiting Foundation Fellowship. The awards will fund travel to further advance their studies, leading to increased opportunities for students.
Each spring, the Marion and Jasper Whiting Foundation announces the recipients of their annual fellowship for current and prospective teachers at the college an more PR
Murdoch University Professor Awarded Prestigious Fellowship to India (10)
PERTH, Australia, May 2 (TNSres) -- Murdoch University issued the following news:
Director of Murdoch University's Centre for Crop and Food Innovation Professor Rajeev Varshney has been named one of five recipients of the Royal Society Yusuf Hamied Visiting Fellowship to India.
The global fellowships are awarded each year to outstanding scientists to facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange with leading institutions in India.
The other beneficiaries this year come from the University o more PR
Murdoch University: Simulation Makes the Grade for Teacher Screening (10)
PERTH, Australia, May 2 (TNSres) -- Murdoch University issued the following news:
New research from Murdoch University has found that simulations are an effective on-entry screening tool for teaching candidates.
The simulations expose university students to authentic classroom dynamics, increasing their confidence, and providing a safe learning environment.
Australian universities are now required to implement non-academic on-entry evaluations for all teacher education candidates.
To meet more PR
Nanyang Technological University: Building Climate Resilience Through a Joint Research Collaboration (10)
SINGAPORE, May 1 (TNSres) -- Nanyang Technological University issued the following news:
Resorts World Sentosa's (RWS) S.E.A. Aquarium and the Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) at NTU Singapore are embarking on a research collaboration that will see the collective efforts of S.E.A. Aquarium and EOS in building climate resilience through research projects and educational activities.
An underwater signing marked the partnership, the first of its kind in S.E.A. Aquarium's history, which saw A more PR
NASA Grants Support Academic Collaborations for STEM Student Success (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- NASA issued the following news release:
NASA has awarded $3.9 million to 13 teams at under-resourced academic institutions across the country, to support collaborative projects with NASA that offer students mentorship and career development in science, technology, engineering, and math.
This is the second round of seed funding awards given through the agency's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Bridge Program, which was established in 2022 to improve diversity, equ more PR
NASA Selects BAE Systems to Develop Air Quality Instrument for NOAA (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- NASA issued the following news release:
NASA, on behalf of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has selected BAE Systems (formerly known as Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corporation) of Boulder, Colorado, to develop an instrument to monitor air quality and provide information about the impact of air pollutants on Earth for NOAA's Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) satellite program.
This cost-plus-award-fee contract is valued at app more PR
National Partnership for Women and Families: New Analysis Shows More Than Half of All Disabled Women Live Under State Abortion Bans (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The National Partnership for Women and Families issued the following news release:
The National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF) released a new analysis (https://nationalpartnership.org/report/state-abortion-bans-harm-disabled-women/) on post-Dobbs America, which finds that more than half of all disabled women live in the 26 states that have banned or are likely to ban abortion. The devastating impact of abortion bans puts the health and safety of more than more PR
National Recreation & Park Association: Parks and Recreation Provides Opportunities to Test New Hobbies and Interests (10)
ASHBURN, Virginia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The National Recreation and Park Association issued the following news release:
Almost all U.S. adults (93 percent) are likely to seek out a new skill or hobby -- particularly cooking, fitness and health, and arts and crafts -- according to the latest National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Park Pulse poll.
Park and recreation agencies prioritize providing a diverse range of spaces and resources to accommodate various hobbies and interests. Most U.S more PR
National Recreation & Park Association: Supporting Older Adults Through Parks and Recreation Report Now Available (10)
ASHBURN, Virginia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The National Recreation and Park Association issued the following news release:
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New report demonstrates the need for continued support for older adults to increase social connection and prevent social isolation
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The Supporting Older Adults Through Parks and Recreation report, a new report released by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), demonstrates the importance of social connection through older adult programming in parks and more PR
National Security Agency Central Security Service: Urgent Warning From Multiple Cybersecurity Organizations on Current Threat to OT Systems (10)
FORT MEADE, Maryland, May 2 (TNSres) -- The National Security Agency Central Security Service issued the following news release:
Pro-Russia hacktivists are conducting malicious cyber activity against operational technology (OT) devices and critical infrastructure organizations are encouraged to implement mitigations, according to a Fact Sheet released today by the National Security Agency (NSA), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), more PR
National Security White Paper: Immigration Gives U.S. an Edge Over China, Russia (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Council on National Security and Immigration issued the following news release:
A new white paper emphasizes the competitive advantage the United States' working-age immigrant population provides in comparison with Russia and China. The new Council on National Security and Immigration (CNSI) paper, authored by CNSI leaders Julie Myers Wood and Dan Brown, details challenge the U.S., Russia and China have in common: falling fertility rates resulting in population more PR
National Women's Law Center: New Report Reveals Safety Challenges Black Girls Face in Schools (10)
MIAMI, Florida, May 2 (TNSres) -- The National Women's Law Center issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
Today, the National Women's Law Center (NWLC) and Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) released a report that examines the experiences Black girls have with school safety and school policing.
The report, Keep Her Safe: Centering Black Girls in School Safety, includes a group of Black girls and young women, ages 14 to 24, who shared their experiences within Miami-Dade County Pub more PR
Nationwide Children's Hospital Names Ahna Pai, PhD Director of Center for Biobehavioral Health (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 2 (TNSres) -- Nationwide Children's Hospital issued the following news release:
Nationwide Children's Hospital welcomes Ahna Pai, PhD, as the hospital's director of the Center for Biobehavioral Health.
Dr. Pai, a pediatric psychologist, was named director of the Center for Biobehavioral Health effective May 1. The Center for Biobehavioral Health seeks to improve the health and health care of children, adolescents and their families through behavioral research on vulnerable more PR
Nebraska Farm Bureau: Report Shows Third Consecutive Year For Record-Setting Exports, Outlook Not As Promising For Agricultural Trade (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Nebraska Farm Bureau issued the following news release:
Nebraska Farm Bureau has published its annual Agricultural and International Trade Report again highlighting the importance of international trade to the bottom-line of Nebraska's farm and ranch families. The report release comes shortly after a House Ways and Means Committee hearing centered on trade, emphasizing the importance of a proactive strategy in expanding markets for American agriculture t more PR
NETL Research Aims to Enhance Submarine Landslide Susceptibility Mapping in the Northern Gulf of Mexico (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news:
An NETL study published in the Springer journal Natural Hazards highlights new capabilities for anticipating submarine landslides in the Gulf of Mexico, which can increase the safety and success of future offshore development projects.
Among hazards occurring in offshore submarine environments, landslides pose a significant risk to offshore infrastructure more PR
New ILO Report Urges Efforts to Strengthen Responsible Business Practices in Thailand's Automotive Sector (10)
BANGKOK, Thailand, May 2 (TNSres) -- The United Nations International Labour Organization issued the following news:
Strengthening the capacity of Thailand's automotive manufacturing sector to adopt responsible business practices would help build resilience and sustainability amid a rapidly changing supply chain landscape, according to a new report launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO).
The report entitled "Decent work and responsible business practices in Thailand's automoti more PR
New Lithium-Ion Battery Resources From NFPA Help Better Educate Consumers About Associated Fire Risks During National Electrical Safety Month (10)
QUINCY, Massachusetts, May 2 (TNSres) -- The National Fire Protection Association issued the following news release:
Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly found in many of the devices we use in our daily lives, from smartphones, laptops, and tablets to micromobility devices like e-bikes and e-scooters, and electric vehicles, among countless other devices. As use of these items has grown, so too, has the number of fires associated with them.
This May, National Electrical Safety Month focuses o more PR
New NMHC Survey Highlights That Building Codes Are Driving Challenges to the Building of New Housing (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The National Multifamily Housing Council issued the following news release:
A new survey published by the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) confirms that building codes can raise concerns about construction costs and make it increasingly difficult to develop much needed housing. Nearly 9 in 10 (89%) respondents agreed or strongly agreed that building code requirements in general impact the cost and viability of construction projects. While some of these r more PR
New Poll From Queen Mary University of London Reveals Ethnic Minority Perspectives on British Politics, Social Issues, and Governance (10)
LONDON, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news:
Much has been written about the difficulty of accurately polling ethnic minority voters in the UK. According to the 2021 census, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people make up 18 per cent of the UK population but are consistently underrepresented in polls that claim to be representative, with some polls having BAME respondents at only 5 per cent or lower. To make up for deficiencies in their s more PR
New Report Finds Harassment & Mistreatment Fuels Mistrust Among LGBTQ People Towards Police (10)
NEW YORK, May 2 (TNSres) -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
Widespread mistreatment and harassment by law enforcement continues to sow doubt and mistrust of police among LGBTQ+ people, according to a new analysis (http://aclu.org/policingprogress), despite LGBTQ+ people also facing higher rates of crim more PR
New Report: Minnesota Demonstrates Significant Clean Energy Progress and Leadership (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 1 (TNSres) -- The Business Council for Sustainable Energy issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
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Minnesota has once again proven itself a leader in the clean energy transition, with the 2024 Minnesota Energy Factsheet showing that zero-carbon power generated 54% of the state's electricity in 2023. The report, released today by Clean Energy Economy Minnesota (CEEM more PR
New World Bank Report Calls for Strengthening Resilience of Ghana's Health System in Response to Climate Change (10)
ACCRA, Ghana, May 2 (TNSres) -- The World Bank issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
A new World Bank report released today, calls for urgent action to strengthen the resilience of Ghana's health system against the adverse effects of climate change. The report, titled Climate and Health Vulnerability Assessment (CHVA) for Ghana (https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/bitstreams/569d2ffc-7dbc-46d4-a06c-986862b4c22a/download), identifies gaps and risks to the country's health sector, more PR
NIH: Low Oxygen During Sleep, Sleep Apnea Linked to Epilepsy in Older Adults (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
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Findings provide further insight into the complex relationship between sleep disorders and epilepsy.
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Sleep apnea and low oxygen levels while sleeping are associated with epilepsy that first occurs after 60 years of age, known as late-onset epilepsy, according to a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health (N more PR
NIH: Scientists Discover Over 100 New Genomic Regions Linked to Blood Pressure (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
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NIH-led study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people's blood pressure.
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National Institutes of Health researchers and collaborators have discovered over 100 new regions of the human genome, also known as genomic loci, that appear to influence a person's blood pressure. Results more PR
NIH: Scientists Find Cancer-Like Features in Atherosclerosis, Spurring Opportunity for New Treatment Approaches (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
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NIH-supported findings could open up a new field of cardiovascular disease research using cancer therapies to combat the buildup of disease-causing plaque.
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Researchers have discovered that the smooth muscle cells that line the arteries of people with atherosclerosis can change into new cell types and develop traits simi more PR
NIST Report: '2nd International Workshop on FAIR Containerized Computational Software' (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology issued the following report (No. 8520) on April 30, 2024, entitled "2nd International Workshop on FAIR Containerized Computational Software."
The report was written by Peter Bajcsy and Nathan Hotaling.
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is evaluating and improving the specification for achieving interoperability of containeri more PR
NMSU Professor's Research Links Monkeys, Mosquitoes and Natural Virus Killers (10)
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, May 2 (TNSres) -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, questions like "How long after being infected will I be symptomatic?" and "How quickly will I clear the virus?" were important to answer for scientists working round the clock to model the virus and help save lives.
A new journal article by Kathryn Hanley, a New Mexico State University biology professor with more than 20 years' experience tracking more PR
NOAA: Rice's Whales Spotted in the Western Gulf of Mexico (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Southeast Fisheries Science Center issued the following feature story on April 30, 2024:
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NOAA Fisheries scientists had the rare opportunity to observe two Rice's whales during aerial surveys in the western Gulf of Mexico.
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On April 11, 2024, NOAA Fisheries scientists observed two endangered Rice's whales in the western Gulf of Mexico. There are likely fewer than 100 Rice's whales in the Gulf of Mex more PR
North Carolina Justice Center: House Bill 10 Would Harm Immigrant Communities & Erode Public Safety (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 1 (TNSres) -- The North Carolina Justice Center issued the following news release:
The ACLU of North Carolina, Carolina Migrant Network, Muslim Women For, El Pueblo, and the North Carolina Justice Center stand firmly opposed to the anti-immigrant bill HB10 "Require Sheriffs to Cooperate with ICE."
The bill circumvents the local authority of sheriffs by requiring them to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and assist in the federal government's more PR
Northumbria University: AI Experts Explore the Ethical Use of Video Technology to Support Patients at Risk of Falls (10)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- Northumbria University issued the following news release:
Video-enabled glasses have the potential to support patients at risk of falls by allowing medical staff to monitor how they move around their homes and their community. However, with privacy concerns at the forefront of this new technology, academics at Northumbria University have carried out a cutting-edge study into the ethical use of AI to ensure video footage can be obscured to ensure p more PR
NSU Researcher Battles Resilient Microscopic Menace (10)
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, May 2 (TNSres) -- Nova Southeastern University issued the following news release:
In cellular research, scientists often battle microscopic entities that are capable of catastrophic impacts. Take for instance antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which continue to cause fatal infections that were once treatable. It's estimated upwards of 10 million people will die annually from these infections by the year 2050.
Associate Professor and Research Scientist Robert Smith, a Nova more PR
NWEA Shares New Guidance to Help Schools Better Identify Students Ready for Algebra 1 (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, May 1 (TNSres) -- The Northwest Evaluation Association, an organization that says it creates academic assessments for pre-K-12, issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
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A universally administered indicator of readiness is a key starting marker in making placement decisions, especially in identifying traditionally underrepresented students
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NWEA, a K-12 assessment and research organization, announced today new guidance for schools to support them in mo more PR
NYU: Study Shows How Higher Education Supports Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Students Through Culturally Relevant Courses, Programs, and Research (10)
NEW YORK, May 1 (TNSres) -- New York University issued the following news release:
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Analysis of minority-serving institutions on the East and West Coasts demonstrates layered processes to build students' capacities
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The model minority myth paints a picture of Asian Americans as a monolithic group with unparalleled success in academics. A new NYU study unpacks this myth, exploring the needs of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students and how higher education in more PR
Oak Ridge Associated Universities: NASA Postdoctoral Program Seeks Early Career & Senior Scientists for Prestigious Fellowships at Its Locations Across the U.S. (10)
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Oak Ridge Associated Universities issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
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Program offers unique and inspiring environment for fellows to conduct research with leading NASA scientists; apply by July 1 for next application cycle deadline
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NASA invites both early-career and senior scientists to explore fellowship opportunities in its postdoctoral program and share in NASA's mission to develop advancements in science, technology, a more PR
ODNI Releases 11th Annual Intelligence Community Transparency Report (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSres) -- The Office of the Director of National Intelligence issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) today released the Annual Statistical Transparency Report (ASTR) Regarding the Intelligence Community's (IC) Use of National Security Surveillance Authorities for Calendar Year 2023.
The report, published every year since 2014, provides the public with statistics and context regarding the government's more PR
Office-to-Housing Conversions Among Topics at ABA Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Conference (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 2 (TNSres) -- The American Bar Association issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
Leading practitioners and professionals from across the country will meet in person to discuss important developments in real estate and trust and estate law during the 36th Annual RPTE National CLE Conference hosted by the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law May 9-10 in Washington, D.C.
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Ohio State: Protecting Endangered Monkeys From Poachers, Habitat Loss (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 1 (TNSres) -- Ohio State University issued the following news:
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Scientists make a case for stepped-up biodiversity conservation
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The Tai Forest Monkey Project has operated a research field station in west Africa's Ivory Coast for 30 years, but on the one day since its opening that the site was unstaffed because of conflict in nearby Liberia, poachers took advantage - and killed 18 endangered monkeys.
The anecdote is a telling example, scientists say, of how th more PR
Ohio Wesleyan University: 2024-2025 Accounting Fellows (10)
DELAWARE, Ohio, May 2 (TNSres) -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release:
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Seven Ohio Wesleyan Students Selected for Competitive Woltemade Center Program
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The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship at Ohio Wesleyan University has selected seven students as 2024-2025 Accounting and Finance Fellows. Being selected as fellows gives the students access to enhanced internship, research, and other opportunities.
Ohio Wesleyan's 2024-2025 Accoun more PR
Only 1 in 4 Sunscreens Deemed Safe by EWG, Offering Balanced UVA and UVB Protection (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
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Annual sunscreen guide assesses almost 1,700 SPF products sold in the U.S.
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Today the Environmental Working Group released its 2024 Guide to Sunscreens (https://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/), revealing that a staggering three-quarters of almost 1,700 SPF products evaluated fall short of adequate sun protection, with many still containing ingredients that could pose health risk more PR
Oxfam America: Global Dividend Payouts to Shareholders Rise 14 Times Faster Than Worker Pay Since 2020 (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 2 (TNSres) -- Oxfam America issued the following news release:
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* Global dividend payouts to rich shareholders jumped by 45 percent in real terms between 2020 and 2023, while workers' wages rose by just 3 percent.
* The richest 1 percent, simply for owning stock, pocketed on average $9,000 in dividends in 2023 -it would take the average worker eight months of hard work to earn this much in wages.
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Global dividend payments to shareholders grew 14 times fa more PR
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: A Data Deposition Platform for Sharing Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Data (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article on May 1, 2024:
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Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) data are rarely deposited in open databases, leading to loss of critical scientific knowledge. Existing data reporting methods (images, tables, lists of values) contain less information than raw data, and are poorly standardized.
Together, these issues limit FAIR (findable, accessi more PR
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Allometric-Kinetic Model Predictions of Concentration Ratios for Anthropogenic Radionuclides Across Animal Classes and Food Selection (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article on May 1, 2024:
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Protection of the environment from radiation fundamentally relies on dose assessments for non-human biota. These dose assessments use measured or predicted concentrations of radionuclides in soil or water combined with Concentration Ratios (CRs) to estimate tissue concentrations in animals and plants, yet there is a more PR
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Deep Decarbonization and U.S. Biofuels Production: A Coordinated Analysis With a Detailed Structural Model and an Integrated Multisectoral Model (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article on May 1, 2024:
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Scenarios for deep decarbonization involve biomass for biofuels, biopower, and bioproducts, and they often include negative emissions via carbon capture and storage or utilization. However, critical questions remain about the feasibility of rapid growth to high levels of biomass utilization, given biomass and land a more PR
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Delayed Coastal Inundations Caused by Ocean Dynamics Post-Hurricane Matthew (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article on May 1, 2024:
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Post Hurricane Abnormal Water Level (PHAWL) poses a persistent inundation threat to coastal communities, yet unresolved knowledge gaps exist regarding its spatiotemporal impacts and causal mechanisms.
Using a high-resolution coastal model with a set of observations, we find that the PHAWLs are up to 50 cm higher t more PR
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Designed Metal-Containing Peptoid Membranes as Enzyme Mimetics for Catalytic Organophosphate Degradation (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article on April 30, 2024:
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The detoxification of lethal organophosphate (OPs) residue in the environment is crucial to prevent human exposure and protect modern society. Despite serving as excellent catalysts for OP degradation, natural enzymes require costly preparation and readily deactivate upon exposure to environmental conditions.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Designed Metal-Containing Peptoid Membranes as Enzyme Mimetics for Catalytic Organophosphate Degradation (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article on April 30, 2024:
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The detoxification of lethal organophosphate (OPs) residue in the environment is crucial to prevent human exposure and protect modern society. Despite serving as excellent catalysts for OP degradation, natural enzymes require costly preparation and readily deactivate upon exposure to environmental conditions.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Directing Polymorph Specific Calcium Carbonate Formation With De Novo Protein Templates (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article on April 30, 2024:
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Biomolecules modulate inorganic crystallization to generate hierarchically structured biominerals, but the atomic structure of the organic-inorganic interfaces that regulate mineralization remain unknown. We hypothesized that heterogeneous nucleation of calcium carbonate could be achieved by a structured flat mol more PR
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Ectomycorrhizae Enhance Pine Growth by Stimulating Iron-Dependent Mechanisms With Trade-Offs in Symbiotic Performance (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article on May 1, 2024:
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Iron (Fe) is vital to the metabolic functions of living organisms. Plants may access occluded Fe by interacting with rhizosphere microorganisms and symbionts. However, it is poorly understood which molecular pathways plants employ to process Fe underlying symbiotic association.
By applying synchrotron X-ray micro- more PR
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Global 1km Land Surface Parameters for Kilometer-Scale Earth System Modeling (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article on May 1, 2024:
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Earth system models (ESMs) are progressively advancing towards the kilometer scale ("k-scale"). However, the surface parameters for land surface models (LSMs) within ESMs running at the k-scale are typically derived from coarse-resolution and outdated datasets. This study aims to develop a new set of global land sur more PR
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Global Technical, Economic, and Feasible Potential of Renewable Electricity (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article on April 30, 2024:
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Renewable electricity generation will need to be scaled in unprecedented ways to address climate change and other environmental challenges. Doing so effectively will require an understanding of resource availability. We review estimates of the global technical potential for renewable electricity, which is defined more PR
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Hydrobiogeochemical Controls on the Delivery of Dissolved Organic Matter to Boreal Headwater Streams (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article on May 1, 2024:
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Understanding controls on the delivery of dissolved organic matter (DOM) from terrestrial to aquatic (T-A) systems is key for constraining carbon balances and T-A fluxes in boreal headwater catchments. The largest export of DOM generally occurs during intense periods of water delivery to the landscape (e.g., rain ev more PR
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Impact of Backing Plate and Thermal Boundary Conditions for High-Speed Friction Stir Welding of 25-Mm Thick Aluminum Alloy 7175-T79 (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article on May 1, 2024:
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This study demonstrates high-speed (150 mm/min) single pass friction stir butt joining of 25 mm thick aluminum alloy 7175-T79. To understand the impact of quenching and cooling rate on process responses, joint strength, and grain size distributions across the weld thickness, we performed a series of friction stir we more PR
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: In-Situ Electrochemical Optical Techniques in the Investigation of Lithium Interfacial Phenomena With a Liquid and a Solid-State Electrolyte (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article on May 1, 2024:
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An in-situ electrochemical optical diagnosis is the key to the investigation of electrode interface during a redox reaction. Because the morphology changes particularly, dendrite formation, dendrite shapes, solid electrolyte interface formation and gas generation can be revealed visually. The challenge of ensuring u more PR
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Increased Asian Aerosols Drive a Slowdown of Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article on May 1, 2024:
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Observational evidence and climate model experiments suggest a slowdown of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) since the mid-1990s. In addition to increased greenhouse gases, the declined anthropogenic aerosols (AAs) over North America and Europe are believed to contribute to the AMOC slowdown.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Increased Importance of Aerosol-Cloud Interactions for Surface PM2.5 Pollution Relative to Aerosol-Radiation Interactions in China With Anthropogenic Emission Reductions (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article on April 30, 2024:
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Surface fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution could be enhanced by feedback processes induced by aerosol-radiation interaction (ARI) and the aerosol-cloud interaction (ACI). Many previous studies have investigated the PM2.5 enhancements induced by ARI and ACI in China. However, few studies have examined the c more PR
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Insights Into the Action of Phylogenetically Diverse Microbial Expansins on the Structure of Cellulose Microfibrils (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article on May 1, 2024:
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Background Microbial expansins (EXLXs) are non-lytic proteins homologous to plant expansins involved in plant cell wall formation. Due to their non-lytic cell wall loosening properties and potential to disaggregate cellulosic structures, there is considerable interest in exploring the ability of microbial expansins more PR
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Natural Abundance Isotope Ratio Measurements of Organic Molecules Using 21 T FTICR MS (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article on April 30, 2024:
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Subtle variations in stable isotope ratios at natural abundance are challenging to measure but can yield critical insights into biological, physical, and geochemical processes.
Well established methods, particularly multi-collector, gas-source or plasma isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) are the gold standa more PR
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Solution Synthesis of 2-Dimensional Zinc Oxide/molybdenum Disulfide Heterostructure Through Reactive Templating for Enhanced Visible-Light Degradation of Rhodamine B (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article on April 30, 2024:
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Numerous inorganic materials have been identified as potential candidates for high-performance photocatalysts. However, their solar-to-energy conversion efficiencies still fail to meet commercial requirements. The main hurdle is the rapid recombination of photoexcited electrons and holes in single-phase materials more PR
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Tailoring Solvation Solvent in Localized High-Concentration Electrolytes for Lithium||sulfurized Polyacrylonitrile Batteries (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article on May 1, 2024:
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Sulfurized polyacrylonitrile (SPAN) is a promising cathode material for lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries due to its significantly reduced polysulfide (PS) dissolution compared to the elemental S cathode. Although conventional carbonate-based electrolytes is stable with SPAN electrodes, it is less stable with Li metal more PR
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: The 2023 National Offshore Wind Data Set (NOW-23) (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article on May 1, 2024:
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This article introduces the 2023 National Offshore Wind data set (NOW-23), which offers the latest wind resource information for offshore regions in the United States.
NOW-23 supersedes, for its offshore component, the Wind Integration National Dataset (WIND) Toolkit, which was published a decade ago and is curren more PR
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: To What Extent Can Decommissioning Options for Marine Artificial Structures Move Us Toward Environmental Targets? (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article on May 1, 2024:
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Switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy is key to international energy transition efforts and the move toward net zero. For many nations, this requires decommissioning of hundreds of oil and gas infrastructure in the marine environment. Current international, regional and national legislation largely dictate more PR
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: When Working Out, Males Are Programmed to Burn More Fat, While Females Recycle It--at Least in Rats (10)
RICHLAND, Washington, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following news:
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A new window into fat turns up a major male-female difference
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Vigorous exercise burns fat more in males than in females--an unexpected finding from the largest study to date to explore how exercise affects the body.
"Everyone knows that exercise is good for you, but no one knows exactly why," said Joshua Adkins, a scientist at the Department of more PR
Pitt Swanson School of Engineering: Keeping an 'Eye' On Better AI (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering issued the following news:
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In a new paper for Optica, Pitt researchers find that 2D "unit cells" may be hold the potential for optical computing in the age of artificial intelligence
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The growing demand of artificial intelligence (AI) applications and cloud services has highlighted the need for more efficient computing systems to handle increasingly complex workloads than current more PR
Pitt Swanson School of Engineering: SPIRALing Into the Future (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering issued the following news:
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A team of researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Zhejiang University developed a new framework called SPIRAL to improve high computing performance
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From a luxury to a day-to-day necessity, computing isn't quite what it used to be.
As applications like machine learning and 5G mobile networks become the norm, the need for high computing perform more PR
Prebys Foundation Awards $1 Million to Support Salk Institute's Research and Diversity Efforts (10)
LA JOLLA, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release:
As part of its $7 million "Prebys Research Heroes" program, the Prebys Foundation awarded Salk Professor Tatyana Sharpee and Assistant Professor Dannielle Engle each $500,000 to fund their research. The grants will be dispensed over two years and are part of 14 grants the foundation awarded to support women pursuing research careers in San Diego.
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Prolific potholes in the prairie star in award-winning short film (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release:
Most of us think potholes are something to avoid.
However, some potholes are worth protecting. The U.S. National Science Foundation is funding researchers to study prairie pothole wetlands, which are ecologically and economically important, but under threat from climate change and land use. The team's short film on its work recently won the 2024 Grand Prize for Environmental Communications from the more PR
Promising Personalized Approach to Liver Cancer Therapy Made Possible by DNA-Based Neoantigen Research Designed at The Wistar Institute (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Wistar Institute issued the following news release:
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), or liver cancer, is an aggressive malignancy with limited treatment options. An immunologically cold cancer -- meaning the tumors can effectively hide themselves from the immune system -- liver cancer can escape or not respond to first-line treatment options, resulting in a poor prognosis. The results of a new clinical trial published in Nature Medicine show that more PR
Purdue-Created Technology Makes 3D Microscopes Easier to Use, Less Expensive to Manufacture (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 1 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Electronically tunable lens changes the imaging system's focal plane without moving parts
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Researchers in Purdue University's College of Engineering are developing patented and patent-pending innovations that make 3D microscopes faster to operate and less expensive to manufacture.
Traditional, large depth-of-field 3D microscopes are used across academia and industry, with applications more PR
Purdue: Studies Assess Feasibility of Aquaculture Wastewater Treatment Methods (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 2 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
Aquaculture production operations that help feed the world's growing population also generate polluted wastewater that harms the environment. Four studies published by Purdue University scientists since last May document the feasibility of previously unproven methods for successfully treating the wastewater.
"Those wastewaters are not good for the environment because they discharge a large amount of more PR
Roger Williams University: Celebrating Student Research at 11th Annual SASH (10)
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, May 1 (TNSres) -- Roger Williams University issued the following news:
From a presentation on preventing wrongful convictions to a digital journalism project about water quality in the Ocean State to an evaluation of removing a local dam, students highlighted their research and capstone projects at the 11th annual Student Academic Showcase and Honors (SASH) on Wednesday, April 24.
As part of the annual tradition of SASH, undergraduate and graduate students from across a more PR
Royal Holloway-University of London: Children and Adolescents Enjoy Learning New Words, Study Finds (10)
LONDON, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news:
New research led by academics at Royal Holloway, University of London, published in Developmental Science, suggests that children and adolescents remain excited by learning new words, all the way until adulthood.
The study, led by Professor Saloni Krishnan from the Department of Psychology, investigated how much children and adolescents enjoy learning the meaning of new words, as well as how w more PR
Rutgers: Activity in a Room Stirs Up Nanoparticles Left Over From Consumer Sprays (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 1 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Engineered specks are inhaled by adults and children with potential adverse health effects, Rutgers researchers find
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By Kitta MacPherson
Common household products containing nanoparticles - grains of engineered material so miniscule they are invisible to the eye - could be contributing to a new form of indoor air pollution, according to a Rutgers study.
In a study published in the more PR
Rutgers: Can 'Former Business Owner' Be a Problem on Your Resume? (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 1 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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In a Rutgers-led experiment using fake resumes, researchers found that some recruiters view entrepreneurial experience as a red flag
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Nearly 50 percent of new businesses fail within the first five years. Many former entrepreneurs apply for 9-to-5 jobs to get back on their feet, but new research reveals an unexpected obstacle: hiring bias.
In a Rutgers-led study published in the spring 2024 more PR
Scripps Research Institute: New Technique Improves T Cell-Based Immunotherapies for Solid Tumors (10)
LA JOLLA, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Scripps Research Institute issued the following news:
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Scripps Research scientists help T cells more effectively kill solid tumors cells in vitro and in mice by tweaking an existing cancer immunotherapy.
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Scientists from Scripps Research have enhanced an existing immunotherapy by removing the sugar coating surrounding solid tumors--such as in melanoma, breast, and prostate cancer--so T cells can more effectively kill tumor cells. They re more PR
See Nationally Presented Buffalo State Student Research at SRCC 2024 (10)
BUFFALO, New York, May 1 (TNSres) -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release:
From a collection of oil paintings to a rover controlled by artificial intelligence, engaging research projects by Buffalo State University students have been presented at conferences across the country. The community can see and learn about these projects--and many others--at Buffalo State's 26th annual Student Research Creativity Conference (SRCC), presented by the Undergraduate Research Office (U more PR
Smithsonian American Art Museum Announces 2024-2025 Fellowship Appointments and Residencies (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Smithsonian American Art Museum issued the following news release:
The Smithsonian American Art Museum has announced the appointment of 18 fellows for the 2024-2025 academic year. The museum's program hosts fellows appointed by the Smithsonian's Office of Academic Appointments and Internships and grants its own awards for scholars and students to pursue research at the museum, including graduate, predoctoral, postdoctoral and senior fellowships.
"Among this y more PR
Social-Media Break Has Huge Impact on Young Women's Body Image: York U Study (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, May 2 (TNSres) -- York University issued the following news release:
There's a large and growing body of evidence pointing to potentially negative impacts of social media on mental health, from its addictive nature to disruptions in sleep patterns to effects on body image. Now, a new study coming out of York University's Faculty of Health found young women who took a social media break for as little as one week had a significant boost in self-esteem and body image - particular more PR
Southern Methodist University: Rock Solid Evidence - Angola Geology Reveals Ancient Split Between South America and Africa (10)
DALLAS, Texas, May 2 (TNSres) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news:
An SMU-led research team has found that ancient rocks and fossils from long-extinct marine reptiles in Angola clearly show a key part of Earth's past in one place - the splitting of South America and Africa and the subsequent formation of the South Atlantic Ocean.
With their easily visualized "jigsaw-puzzle fit," it has long been known that the western coast of Africa and the eastern coast of South Americ more PR
Southwestern University: Sociology Major Wins First Place in Nationwide Paper Competition (10)
GEORGETOWN, Texas, May 2 (TNSres) -- Southwestern University issued the following news:
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Elena Clark's '24 capstone project won top honors in Alpha Kappa Delta's prestigious national undergraduate paper competition.
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Southwestern University sociology major Elena Clark '24 won first place in the nationwide undergraduate paper competition hosted by Alpha Kappa Delta, the international sociology honor society.
Clark's submission to the contest was a result of her capstone project, ti more PR
Spin-Off Utrecht University Eases Administrative Burden of Healthcare Professionals (10)
UTRECHT, Netherlands, May 1 (TNSres) -- Utrecht University issued the following news:
In the Netherlands, healthcare premiums have surged once more this year, with projections indicating a continuing upward trend. A viable approach to maintaining healthcare affordability involves alleviating the administrative burdens placed on healthcare professionals. With this objective in mind, a team comprising three former students alongside Professor Sjaak Brinkkemper initiated the startup Verticai. Orig more PR
State Dept.: Publication of U.S. Government-Funded Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Handbook for Policymakers (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
In support of the Clean EDGE (Enhancing Development and Growth through Energy) Asia initiative, the Department of State's Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt and Department of Commerce's Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) Chief Counsel Stephen Gardner jointly announce the launch of the Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage: Handbook for Policymakers. This Handb more PR
State Dept.: Release of the 2024 Annual Report on International Parental Child Abduction (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. State Department issued the following media note from the Office of the Spokesperson on April 29, 2024:
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The Department of State recently submitted to Congress its 2024 Annual Report on International Child Abduction. We are committed to protecting the safety and well-being of U.S. citizens overseas, especially our most vulnerable citizens - children.
The Department leads U.S. government efforts to prevent international parental child abduction, hel more PR
Sterling College Students Present at Kansas Academy of Science & Kansas Entomological Society Meeting (10)
STERLING, Kansas, May 2 (TNSres) -- Sterling College issued the following news release:
Sterling College had a strong presence at the 156th Annual Meeting of the Kansas Academy of Science & Kansas Entomological Society (94th Annual) held at Emporia State University on April 5-6. Sterling College students presented six oral and posters presentations during the meeting.
"Sterling College had great representation at the Kansas Academy of Science (KAS) meeting this year with a total of six student more PR
Tallahassee: 2024 Report on Community Hazard Mitigation Strategy Now Available (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 2 (TNSres) -- The city of Tallahassee issued the following news:
Good news for Tallahassee flood insurance policyholders! Tallahassee citizens will save approximately $200,000 in annual flood insurance premium costs thanks to the City of Tallahassee's efforts through the Community Rating System (CRS) program.
As part of this, the City has distributed its annual progress report on hazard mitigation initiatives. The Tallahassee-Leon County Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS more PR
Tech Students, Faculty Participate in Women in Cybersecurity Conference (10)
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, May 2 (TNSres) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
Tennessee Tech University's computer science students and faculty have always been proud supporters of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) - the global nonprofit organization and annual conference founded in 2014 by Dr. Ambareen Siraj during her time as a Tech professor and founding director of the university's Cybersecurity Education, Research and Outreach Center (CEROC).
That support was more PR
Technical University of Denmark: Is There a Smarter Way to Utilize Biowaste? (10)
KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news:
Martin Nielsen asked himself that question three years ago. The answer is yes, but there is still a long way to go before his team's method for a smarter use of biowaste is ready for industrial application.
Every year, we produce more than 100 million tonnes of biowaste in the EU, and in the US it is double that. About 40 per cent of this biowaste ends up in landfills, where it is converte more PR
Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine: Rising Mercury Levels May Contribute To Declining Steller Sea Lion Populations (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 2 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release:
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International Research Team Investigates
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A team of researchers from Texas A&M University and beyond has made a surprising discovery about rising mercury levels in Steller sea lion pups that may have detrimental effects on the endangered species.
The team's decade-long effort to study mercury in Steller sea lions in the Aleuti more PR
Texas A&M University: Study Reveals Cost and Perceived Difficulty Keep Men From Getting Mpox Vaccine (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 1 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news:
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Unlike previous studies, perceived risk of contracting mpox and perceptions of disease severity were not associated with vaccine uptake
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By George Hale
Several factors are known to influence vaccination rates. Among these are perceptions about the severity of and likelihood of contracting a disease, views on the safety and efficacy of vaccines, and real and perceived more PR
Texas A&M: Biomedical Engineering Professor's Innovation Recognized (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 2 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
By Alyssa Schaechinger
Dr. Gerard L. Cote has been selected as the winner of the 2024 Chancellor's Innovation Award. This award recognizes one employee from an institution within The Texas A&M University System who has made a remarkable achievement through their discovery and invention.
Cote, the James J. Cain Professor I in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, is recognized more PR
Texas A&M: Rich Molecular Language Guides Tiny Liquid Droplet Formation in Cells (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 2 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Scientists show that the amino acids within disordered proteins can interact in multiple ways to form membrane-less liquid droplets.
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Peering into a biological cell reveals a bustling microscopic world. The workhorses within this realm are specialized structures called organelles that perform vital cellular functions. Curiously, some organelles defy accepted conventio more PR
Their Majesties The King and Queen Meet UCL Cancer Specialists at UCLH (10)
LONDON, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news on May 1, 2024:
King Charles III and Queen Camilla met UCL clinical researchers developing new cancer treatments, along with cancer patients receiving care and their families, in a visit to UCLH this week.
In one of The King's first official visits since his own cancer diagnosis, Their Majesties visited the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre. The centre provides some of the most advanced more PR
Third Way: AEE Releases 2024 State of Black Business Report (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- Third Way issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
Today, the Alliance for Entrepreneurial Equity (AEE) released a new report on the state of Black businesses in America. This new, comprehensive analysis draws upon data from the Federal Reserve, US Census Bureau, and other sources to explore the economic landscape for Black businessowners with at least two employees. The 12 key findings show persistent challenges and opportunities for progress as Black-own more PR
Three Rutgers Professors Named Guggenheim Fellows (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 2 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
A climate scientist, a playwright and an artist have been named Guggenheim fellows for their work in fields of creative arts and environmental sciences.
The three professors from Rutgers University-New Brunswick were among 188 fellows selected this year from a pool of 3,000 across 52 disciplines, according to the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, which made the announcement. They went through "a more PR
Tokyo Institute of Technology: Lead-Vacancy Centers in Diamond as Building Blocks for Large-Scale Quantum Networks (10)
TOKYO, Japan, May 1 (TNSres) -- Tokyo Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
A lead-vacancy (PbV) center in diamond has been developed as a quantum emitter for large-scale quantum networks by researchers from Tokyo Tech. This innovative color center exhibits a sharp zero-phonon-line and emits photons with specific frequencies. The PbV color center stands out among other diamond color centers due to its ability to maintain optical properties at relatively high temperatures of more PR
Transportation Safety Board: Loss of Engine Power Led to Forced Landing During Firefighting Operations Near Connell Ridge, BC (10)
RICHMOND, British Columbia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Transportation Safety Board of Canada issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its investigation report (A22P0067) into an emergency forced landing of an Air Tractor AT-802A aircraft, operated by Conair Group Inc., south of Cranbrook, British Columbia (BC).
On August 2, 2022, the firefighting aircraft, equipped with amphibious floats, was conducting aerial operations in th more PR
Two University of Richmond Students Receive Beckman Awards to Further Faculty-Mentored Research on Anti-Cancer Drugs and Ancient DNA (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release:
University of Richmond students Marcos Hendler, of Rye, New York, and Aine MacDermott, of Lexington, Virginia, have each been awarded a prestigious Beckman Foundation Scholarship to support faculty-mentored student research in the sciences.
Beckman Scholars are selected among undergraduate biology and chemistry students based on commitment to research, strong academics, and potential to become s more PR
U of T Study Challenges Stereotypes About Lazy, Unmotivated Cannabis Users (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Toronto issued the following news:
By Don Campbell
Cannabis users might not be as lazy and unmotivated as popular stereotypes suggest, according to new research from the University of Toronto.
In a study published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science, researchers found that regular cannabis use had minimal effects on motivation and willpower, and that getting high was associated with more positive emotions and fewer more PR
U.S. Conference of Mayors: Nation's Mayors Fan Across Washington to Make Case for Reforms to Address Housing and Homelessness Crisis in America (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors issued the following news on May 1, 2024:
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Nearly 50 Mayors Fly in to Meet with White House Officials, Congressional Leaders
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This week, a bipartisan group of nearly 50 American mayors from across the country, flew into Washington, DC on a mission to fight for solutions to address the housing and homelessness crisis affecting cities everywhere. The delegation was led by U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Reno (NV) more PR
UAMS' Leonie DeClerk, Ph.D., DNP, APRN, Selected as Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
Leonie DeClerk, Ph.D., DNP, APRN, clinical associate professor in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing, has been named as a 2024 inductee in the Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners program.
The prestigious program recognizes nurse practitioners for their outstanding achievements and exemplary service in the areas more PR
UC-San Diego: Researchers Discover Key Functions of Therapeutically Promising Jumbo Viruses (10)
LA JOLLA, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news:
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Identifying core replication processes moves scientists closer to tapping phage as a treatment in the growing antibiotic resistance crisis
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Story by: Mario Aguilera
Antibiotic medicines became a popular treatment for bacterial infections in the early 20th century and emerged as a transformational tool in human health. Through the middle of the century novel antibiotics more PR
UC-San Francisco: New Technique to Identify Anti-Aging Molecules (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release:
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UCSF researchers develop a new drug pipeline to attack aging cells in lung fibrosis.
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As the human body ages, cellular changes can drive a host of age-related diseases and conditions. The appearance of aging cells, also called senescent cells, in age-related diseases has spurred the search for drug compounds, or senolytics, that can target aging cells i more PR
UM Miller School of Medicine: Cell Therapy is Now on The Table for Metastatic Melanoma (10)
MIAMI, Florida, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news:
By Rachel Tompa
There's good news for patients with advanced melanoma.
The first cellular therapy for metastatic melanoma was recently approved by the FDA. This is the first cellular therapy approved for any solid tumor and is meant to treat advanced cases of the skin cancer where previous treatments have failed.
The therapy, known as tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy (TIL), u more PR
UM Miller School of Medicine: Cultivating a Passion for Medical Research (10)
MIAMI, Florida, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news:
By Janette Neuwahl Tannen
University of Miami sophomore Ethan Tieu is involved in two Miller School neuroscience labs and was recently named a Goldwater Scholar, one of the most distinguished awards for future researchers in science, math or engineering.
When Ethan Tieu was in the seventh grade, his fascination with research began.
He had just learned about mitochondria as the bod more PR
UM Miller School of Medicine: Staging and Management Updates for Neuroendocrine Tumors (10)
MIAMI, Florida, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news:
By Rachel Tompa
A newly released, updated set of guidelines gives a snapshot of the state of the clinical field of neuroendocrine tumors, a rare kind of cancer that arises from neuroendocrine cells in a variety of organs.
The updated staging guidelines for the American Joint Committee on Cancer are summarized in a manuscript published April 29 in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians more PR
UM Miller School of Medicine: The Natural History of TMPRSS3-Related Hearing Loss (10)
MIAMI, Florida, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news:
According to the World Health Organization, hearing loss affects 1.5 billion people worldwide. More than 400 million people live with disabling hearing loss.
More than half of those cases stem from genetics. TMPRSS3, for example, is a hereditary disease caused by mutations of the TMPRSS3 gene. Resulting hearing loss can be mild to profound and is generally progressive. The prevalenc more PR
UM-Flint Professors Receive $468K NIH Grant to Research Pediatric Telehealth (10)
FLINT, Michigan, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news:
By Daba Coura Mbow
Faculty in the disciplines of public health and computer science at the University of Michigan-Flint are teaming up to enhance telehealth services for adolescents.
The groundbreaking research of Gergana Kodjebacheva, associate professor of public health, in collaboration with Charlotte Tang, associate professor of computer science, has recently received significant recognition an more PR
UMass-Dartmouth: 2024 University Scholars and Research Fellows Announced (10)
DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news release:
Provost Ramprasad Balasubramanian recently announced the 2024 University Scholars/Research Faculty Fellows. The University Scholars/Research Fellows Program's purpose is to support research and scholarly efforts of tenured and tenure-track faculty in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Arts, and Business. These awards are expected to result in publications of original wor more PR
Undergraduate Research Puts Cameron Students in the Spotlight (10)
LAWTON, Oklahoma, May 2 (TNSres) -- Cameron University issued the following news release:
A group of Cameron University students had the opportunity to present their undergraduate research projects during the university's recent President's Partners celebration, an event recognizing the contributions of donors to the Cameron University Foundation.
"Undergraduate research plays a significant role in the quality of education we provide to our students," says CU President John McArthur. "Since ma more PR
University at Buffalo: Study Shows a Tale of Two Social Media Platforms for Donald Trump (10)
BUFFALO, New York, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release:
Truth Social was more effective at driving news attention toward Donald Trump during the 2022 midterm election cycle than Twitter (now known as X) was during the 2016 primary election season, a pattern driven mostly by partisan media on the left and the right, according to a new paper by a University at Buffalo communication researcher.
But that success had limits.
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University College London: Calls for MPs to Prioritise Health Equity and Wellbeing (10)
LONDON, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news:
Director of the UCL Institute of Health Equity (IHE), Professor Sir Michael Marmot, has written a damning letter to party leaders and MPs across the country after a new UCL IHE report confirmed that UK government policies are cutting people's lives short.
In a new report, England's Widening Health Gap: Local Places Falling Behind, the IHE emphasises how the north-south health gap has increased, people's more PR
University College London: Details of UK's First Menopause Education and Support Network Announced in Parliament (10)
LONDON, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news:
Yesterday at the House of Commons, a UCL team of researchers announced new details about the UK's first menopause education and support network.
Last year, experts at UCL teamed up with leading women's health charities to design a new education and support programme for women across the country experiencing menopause.
Since then, the team have been listening to the public through a survey, focus groups more PR
University College London: European Team Investigates How to Govern Solar Radiation Modification Research (10)
LONDON, England, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news:
A three-year project involving UCL researchers will examine the principles and guidelines for responsible research into solar radiation modification (SRM) - a controversial idea to limit climate change by reducing how much sunlight reaches the Earth's surface.
The European Union-funded project, called Co-CREATE, aims to support policymakers in engaging with the issue.
Debate around these technologies c more PR
University College London: Female Athletes More Likely to Get Injured at Certain Points in Their Menstrual Cycle (10)
LONDON, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news:
Football players in England's top-tier WSL were six times more likely to experience a muscle injury in the days leading up to their period compared to when they were on their period, according to new research from UCL, the University of Bath and St. Mary's University.
The study, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, is the first prospective longitudinal study monitoring menstrual cycles more PR
University College London: New Screening Trial to Save Thousands of Men's Lives From Prostate Cancer (10)
LONDON, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news:
UCL academics will co-lead Prostate Cancer UK's new pound sterling42m screening trial, which aims to find the best way to screen men for prostate cancer and double the number of lives saved.
The TRANSFORM trial has also been backed by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and Movember, who have committed pound sterling17.5million towards the trial between them.
Among the six resear more PR
University College London: One in Five 10-Year-Olds Experience Physical Punishment (10)
LONDON, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news:
More than one in five 10-year-olds experienced physical punishment in 2020 and 2021 in the UK, reports a new research briefing by UCL researchers.
Physical punishment, such as smacking and hitting, is the most common form of violence against children. Scotland and Wales recently prohibited physical punishment in all settings, while physical punishment in the home remains legal in England and Northern Ir more PR
University College London: People Diagnosed With Cancer in Prison More Likely to Die From the Disease (10)
LONDON, England, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news:
Cancer patients diagnosed in English prisons do not receive the same level of curative treatment as those in the general population, meaning they are at increased risk of death, according to a study led by UCL, King's College London and the University of Surrey.
The researchers found that patients with cancer face several barriers to diagnosis in prison and once diagnosed, they receive significantly les more PR
University College London: Sleep Resets Brain Connections - But Only for First Few Hours (10)
LONDON, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news:
During sleep, the brain weakens the new connections between neurons that had been forged while awake - but only during the first half of a night's sleep, according to a new study in fish by UCL scientists.
The researchers say their findings, published in Nature, provide insight into the role of sleep, but still leave an open question around what function the latter half of a night's sleep serves.
The r more PR
University College London: Withdrawal of Stop-Smoking Pill Could Lead to Thousands of Avoidable Deaths (10)
LONDON, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news:
The disruption to the supply of a prescription medicine that helps people stop smoking may have led to thousands fewer people quitting each year in England, which will lead to avoidable deaths in future, suggests a new study led by UCL researchers.
Varenicline (also known as Champix) is one of the most effective treatments to help smokers quit. It works by reducing cravings for nicotine and easing withd more PR
University College London: Women are 40% More Likely to Experience Depression During the Perimenopause (10)
LONDON, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news:
Women are 40% more likely to experience depression in the perimenopause than those who aren't experiencing any menopausal symptoms, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
The research, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, provided a meta-analysis of seven studies involving 9,141 women from across the world (including Australia, USA, China, Netherlands and Switzerland), to understand wheth more PR
University in Bochum: When Pros Choke Under Pressure (10)
BOCHUM, Germany, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University in Bochum issued the following news release:
When the stakes are high, many athletes find that their mind is playing a trick on them. Still, not all of them do.
Professional athletes often lose their nerves when the pressure gets too high. This phenomenon - known as choking under pressure - is being researched by Professor Christoph Buhren from Ruhr University Bochum, Germany. He and his colleagues conducted several studies to analyze which per more PR
University of Bayreuth Scientists are Working on the Secure Data Exchange for the Energy Transition (10)
BAYREUTH, Germany, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release:
Together with partners, Bayreuth business IT specialists have developed a secure way of exchanging data in the energy system for the German Energy Agency (dena). The report "Fundamentals and significance of data spaces for the energy industry" was published on April 25. The authors are Prof. Dr. Jens Struker and Dr. Marc-Fabian Korner from the University of Bayreuth.
What for?
The declared goal more PR
University of Birmingham: Rwanda Launches Ambulance Communication System That Could Save Many Lives (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news:
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A unique new electronic system could speed hospital transfers and improve accident victims' chances of avoiding death
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Ambulance crews in Rwanda's capital city could save more lives with the launch of a unique electronic system that could speed hospital transfers - reducing the likelihood of people dying unnecessarily from injuries caused by road traffic crashes, accidents, or violence, more PR
University of Bolton Graduate Shines With Solar Energy Research Project (10)
BOLTON, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Bolton issued the following news:
An engineering graduate from the University of Bolton researched an innovative smart home energy system in remote communities as part of his graduation project.
Yusuf Alghamadi explored the use of solar power in a hot and dry environment to minimise dependence on the grid and plans to share his research with companies in the Middle East.
The project, 'Design of a Smart Home Energy Management System with PV more PR
University of California: Access to Firearms for Californians Ages 15-24 Associated With Increased Suicide Risk (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release:
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Study examined ties between firearm proximity and psychological distress, suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts
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* In 2022, youth who had access to firearms were approximately twice as likely to have attempted suicide during their lifetime.
* Youth who expressed worry about being a victim of firearm violence were nearly twice as likely to report suicidal thoughts co more PR
University of Cologne: Astronomers Significantly Impact the Climate by Travelling to Conferences (10)
KOLN, Germany, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release:
Taking the plane to attend conferences leads to high carbon dioxide emissions / Online and hybrid event formats can be a climate-friendly alternative / publication in 'PNAS Nexus'
In 2019, global travel to international academic conferences in the field of astronomy caused the equivalent of 42,500 tons of climate-damaging CO2 emissions. This equates to an average of one ton of CO2 per participant and more PR
University of Colorado: Professor Lois Brink's Learning Landscapes Promote the Health, Well-Being, Sustainability, and Economic Value of Our Communities (10)
DENVER, Colorado, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Colorado issued the following news on May 1, 2024:
By Carmen New
Landscape Architecture Professor Lois Brink began her research and the implementation of Learning Landscapes in 1998 when she experienced first-hand the inadequacies of her child's elementary schoolyard. Today, Learning Landscapes has become a $50 million design and construction initiative that has transformed all 96 Denver public elementary schools.
Founded on Brink's landsc more PR
University of Exeter Rated Leading Institution in the Country for Ecology and Evolution Research (10)
EXETER, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news:
The quality of research undertaken by the University of Exeter in the fields of ecology and evolution has been ranked as the best in the country by a new international league table.
The rankings, compiled by Research.com, also place Exeter 14th in the world for the discipline, above the likes of Oxford, Cambridge, Stanford and University of California, Berkley.
It reveals that Exeter is home to 40 of the mo more PR
University of Glasgow: Exercise Programmes Benefit a Wide Range of Long-Term Health Conditions (10)
GLASGOW, Scotland, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news:
A new study looking at health data from the last 20 years has highlighted the benefits of exercise programmes for individuals living with long-term health conditions.
Drawing on a comprehensive overview of published evidence spanning 39 different long-term conditions - and encompassing 990 randomised controlled trials and over 900,000 patients - the research underscores the fundamental role of exercise in more PR
University of Houston: Mental Health Awareness Month Arrives Amid a Decline in Post-Pandemic Mental Health (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
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UH Mental Health Expert Available in May to Discuss Bolstering Psychological Fortitude
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By Laurie Fickman
As Mental Health Awareness Month dawns in May, it's a good time to review the state of mental health of our society. Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been a cornerstone of addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health condit more PR
University of Houston: Under Examination - Buckling - When Structures Suddenly Collapse (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
By Laurie Fickman
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New Model Can Guide Better Design to Avoid Catastrophe
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Last summer when the Titan submersible suffered a catastrophic implosion on its way to take passengers to see the Titanic shipwreck it was a dramatic example of the failure of a thin-walled structure. Those structures, which may be in the shapes of spherical or cylindrical shells, can efficiently carry relatively large lo more PR
University of Kansas: Researchers Parse Oddity of Distantly Related Bats in Solomon Islands That Appear Identical (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news:
A study of body size in leaf-nosed bats of the Solomon Islands has revealed surprising genetic diversity among nearly indistinguishable species on different islands.
The research team behind the study from the University of Melbourne, Australia, included several evolutionary biologists from the University of Kansas -- who collected specimens in the field, conducted genetic analysis and co-wrote the researc more PR
University of Maine: Cuba's Research Addresses Complex Needs of Multilingual Learners in Special Education (10)
ORONO, Maine, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Maine issued the following news release:
Having grown up in a multilingual family, Melissa Cuba knows firsthand what school is like for students who have multifaceted identities and come from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
As an assistant professor of special education at the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development, Cuba's research focuses on a particular subset of multilingual learners -- those with disabi more PR
University of Melbourne Announces 2023 Financial Results (10)
MELBOURNE, Australia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news on May 1, 2024:
Today the University of Melbourne's 2023 Annual Report (https://about.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/422345/University-of-Melbourne_2023-Annual-Report.pdf) was tabled in the Victorian Parliament. The report covers the period between 1 January and 31 December 2023.
The Annual Report demonstrates the University's record of achievement during 2023 and highlights the University more PR
University of Missouri: An Important Step Forward in the Future of Self-Health Monitoring (10)
COLUMBIA, Missouri, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
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The latest innovation from Mizzou engineer Zheng Yan and team is a soft, self-charging material that is battery free.
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Zheng Yan and a team of researchers at the University of Missouri have made a significant breakthrough in their ongoing development of an on-skin wearable bioelectronic device. Yan's lab, which specializes in soft bioelectronics, recently added an important componen more PR
University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Project Leads to Major Discovery About Earliest Plant Life on Earth (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release:
Plant life first emerged on land about 550 million years ago, and an international research team co-led by University of Nebraska -Lincoln computational biologist Yanbin Yin has cracked the genomic code of its humble beginnings, which made possible all other terrestrial life on Earth, including humans.
The team -- about 50 scientists in eight countries - has generated the first gen more PR
University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Rural Drug Addiction Research Center Renewed for Five More Years (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release:
Five years of initial research has given the Rural Drug Addiction Research Center a strong foundation, and its next phase will focus on building partnerships with communities across Nebraska.
The center, founded at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2019, received an $11,597,682 Phase 2 renewal grant from the National Institutes of Health's Centers of Biomedical Research Excelle more PR
University of Oklahoma: Diabetes and Heart Disease Risk - Researcher Studies Immature Platelets as Potential Culprit (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release:
Diabetes and heart disease often go hand in hand. People with diabetes face a much greater risk for heart attack and stroke than those without diabetes, and an estimated two-thirds of people with diabetes eventually die because of heart disease.
To better understand that risk, University of Oklahoma researchers are studying the role of platelets, tiny blood cells that help the body form clo more PR
University of Portsmouth: From Steam to Green - Lloyd's Register Foundation Funds Maritime Energy Transition Research to Understand Impact on Coastal Communities (10)
PORTSMOUTH, England, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news on April 30, 2024:
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Four PhD students and post-doctoral researchers will be recruited as part of the six-year project called 'Sail to Steam, Carbon to Green: Empowering Port Communities in the Global South'
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A pound sterling635,000 grant for a new project to learn lessons from past maritime energy transitions has been awarded to the Centre for Port Cities and Maritime Cultures at the Unive more PR
University of Portsmouth: New Government-Backed Partnership to Revolutionise Sustainability Practice in the Advertising Industry (10)
PORTSMOUTH, England, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news:
The project will enable agencies, media owners and brands to go beyond their operational emissions to measure and mitigate the environmental impact of advertising campaigns.
A new partnership between the University of Portsmouth and Purpose Disruptors aims to revolutionise the advertising industry's approach to environmental sustainability.
The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), which is jointly more PR
University of Portsmouth: Study Finds Distinct Patterns Lead to Domestic Partner Homicide (10)
PORTSMOUTH, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news:
Researchers have analysed more than 30 years of Canadian criminal records to shed light on intimate partner homicide indicators.
A new study has explored the complex patterns which lead to an intimate partner homicide (IPH), in an effort to better understand and prevent the tragic event happening.
The research delved into the criminal careers of people who had been involved in at least one incidence more PR
University of Queensland: Nutrient Research Reveals Pathway for Treating Brain Disorders (10)
BRISBANE, Australia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news:
A University of Queensland researcher has found molecular doorways that could be used to help deliver drugs into the brain to treat neurological disorders.
Dr Rosemary Cater from UQ's Institute for Molecular Bioscience led a team which discovered that an essential nutrient called choline is transported into the brain by a protein called FLVCR2.
"Choline is a vitamin-like nutrient that is essential f more PR
University of South Australia: Breakthrough in Complex Pain Management (10)
ADELAIDE, Australia, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release:
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80% recovery with early diagnosis and best practice treatment
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic and debilitating pain disorder, typically considered lifelong with limited treatment options. Now, groundbreaking research finds that early detection and effective treatment can lead to significant recovery within 18 months, offering hope to millions of people wo more PR
University of South Australia: COVID-19-Induced Financial Hardships Reveal Mental Health Struggles (10)
ADELAIDE, Australia, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release:
When COVID-19 caused significant economic disruptions, thousands of people around the world experienced sudden shocks to their financial situation through reduced earnings or job losses.
Now economic researchers at the University of South Australia have examined the mental health effects on people who experienced immediate or expected financial setbacks during the height of the pandemic. more PR
University of South Australia: New Technology Promises a Silver Lining for Port Pirie - Cleaning Up Marine Environment and Recovering Valuable Metals Worth Millions (10)
ADELAIDE, Australia, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release:
New Australian technology could help recover up to $40 million worth of valuable metals from Port Pirie's contaminated sites and help restore the local marine environment.
Researchers from the University of South Australia are working with industry on a project valued at $1.7 million to recover copper, lead and zinc from tailing dams and clays in SA's mid-north city, using significantly more PR
University of Southampton: Nelson Meets Nanotech - How Futuristic Technology is Conserving History (10)
SOUTHAMPTON, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Southampton issued the following news:
A team from the University of Southampton is using nanotechnology to support the conservation of HMS Victory in Portsmouth.
nC(2), an engineering consultancy at the University of Southampton, is working with the National Museum of the Royal Navy to investigate the use of nanotechnology to preserve Vice Admiral Lord Nelson's naval ship for decades to come, protecting it from fungus and the destructi more PR
University of Surrey: Trial by YouTube - Prejudicial Views of Mental Health Labels Formed Following Trial of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard (10)
GUILFORD, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release:
Viewing expert testimony during the court case of Amber Heard and Johnny Depp led to highly prejudicial views of the mental health difficulties of both parties being formed, a new study by students at the University of Surrey reveals. Findings suggest these views were considerably more negative than their views about mental illness beforehand.
The 2022 trial was live-streamed globally on YouTube an more PR
University of Tasmania: Human Rights Laws Recommended for Tasmania (10)
HOBART, Australia, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news release:
Tasmania should enact laws that better protect human rights, a new research paper from the Tasmania Law Reform Institute (TLRI) has recommended.
A Charter of Human Rights or a Human Rights Act should be adopted and an independent Human Rights Commissioner appointed to better protect Tasmanians, the Institute says.
In its report A Charter of Human Rights for Tasmania? Update, the TLRI has made 21 more PR
University of Washington School of Medicine: Caring Letters Show Mixed Results for Veterans in Crisis (10)
SEATTLE, Washington, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Washington's School of Medicine issued the following news release:
Caring letters did not reduce the occurrence of suicide attempts among veterans who called a crisis hotline, a large study has found. But the letters, sent for one year after the former military service members reached out for help, did spur callers to use Veterans Health Administration mental health resources.
The mixed results of the clinical trial, conducted in collabo more PR
University of Washington: Scientists Solve Chemical Mystery at the Interface of Biology and Technology (10)
SEATTLE, Washington, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Washington issued the following news release:
Researchers who want to bridge the divide between biology and technology spend a lot of time thinking about translating between the two different "languages" of those realms.
"Our digital technology operates through a series of electronic on-off switches that control the flow of current and voltage," said Rajiv Giridharagopal, a research scientist at the University of Washington. "But our bod more PR
University of Washington: Virtual Reality Environment for Teens May Offer an Accessible, Affordable Way to Reduce Stress (10)
SEATTLE, Washington, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Washington issued the following news release:
By Stefan Milne
Social media. The climate crisis. Political polarization. The tumult of a pandemic and online learning. Teens today are dealing with unprecedented stressors, and over the past decade their mental health has been in sustained decline. Levels of anxiety and depression rose after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Compounding the problem is a shortage of mental health providers more PR
University of Windsor: Science students sweep research presentation contest (10)
WINDSOR, Ontario, May 2 (TNSres) -- University of Windsor issued the following news:
Science swept the 2024 University of Windsor Three Minute Thesis (3MT) research competition for graduate students on April 9.
The 3MT is a skills development activity which challenges graduate students to present their research and its wider impact to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes using only one slide.
This year, first, second, and third place all went to science students.
In first place wa more PR
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine: New Study Supports Recommendation to Begin Mammogram Screening at 40 (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Wisconsin's School of Medicine and Public Health issued the following news on April 30, 2024:
Breast cancer screening every two years beginning at age 40 has the potential to reduce the number of women who die of breast cancer while minimizing the harms, according to a large study published today.
These results helped inform the updated final recommendation of the United States Preventive Services Task Force released today.
Since 2009, t more PR
University of Witwatersrand: Global Collaboration Adds Up for Mathematician (10)
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news:
Number theory specialist Professor Florian Luca is now a CNRS Fellow-Ambassador.
The National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique) is France's national centre for scientific research.
Luca joined the School of Mathematics at Wits in 2014. He is a number theory specialist with a particular research interest in Diophantine equations and ari more PR
UNSW to Embark on Landmark Mangrove Regeneration Project in Fiji (10)
SYDNEY, Australia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news:
A groundbreaking five-year mangrove research and rejuvenation program, Project Halophyte, has been launched in Suva, Fiji, with support from Swire Shipping.
Project Halophyte will develop innovative floating mangrove pontoons and undertake environmental restoration in partnership with local communities along the coast of Fiji's main island Viti Levu.
The collaboration between UNSW Sydney and Univ more PR
USC Viterbi School of Engineering: No More Needle Phobia - Personalized Medicine Just Got More Flexible (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news:
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Hangbo Zhao presents findings on highly stretchable and customizable microneedles for application in fields including neuroscience, tissue engineering, and wearable bioelectronics.
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The revolution in personalized medicine is well underway - with wearable devices and DIY home testing, it's easier than ever to track everything from heart rate, t more PR
USC Viterbi School of Engineering: Preventing Diabetic-Induced Foot Ulcers and Amputations (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news:
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Burgeoning startup DiabeTECH won this year's MEPC with a vision of creating stylish, high-tech footwear that would continuously monitor diabetics patients' feet and share important data with their podiatrists
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For Andrew Whigham, diabetes is personal. The USC Viterbi master's student in financial engineering watched his grandmother suffer from more PR
USCIRF Releases 2024 Annual Report With New Recommendations for U.S. Policy (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released its 2024 Annual Report, which documents developments during 2023. USCIRF's 2024 Annual Report provides recommendations to enhance the U.S. government's promotion of freedom of religion or belief abroad. This year's report commemorates the 25th anniversary of the enactment of more PR
UT System Institutions Surpass $4 Billion in Research for FY 2023 (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas System issued the following news release:
The University of Texas System invested $4.3 billion in research in FY 2024, up ten percent from FY 2022, ranking UT System #2 nationally for research expenditures among higher education institutions and systems.
This spring, multiple UT institutions announced significant fiscal year 2023 research milestones. The UT MD Anderson Cancer Center led among UT institutions with $1.1 billion in research more PR
UTA Student Links Worm Behavior to Brain Disease (10)
ARLINGTON, Texas, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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Psychology student worked with biology faculty to study neurological diseases
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As an undergraduate student in The University of Texas at Arlington's Honors College, Hannah Selvarathinam knew she wanted to conduct research. Near the end of her first year at UTA, the Keller native reached out to the lab of biology Assistant Professor Piya Ghose.
"Hannah has been a very im more PR
Utrecht University: Residual Waste From Mushroom Cultivation Removes Pollutants From Water (10)
UTRECHT, Netherlands, May 1 (TNSres) -- Utrecht University issued the following news:
Water can be purified using mushroom substrate: the mixture of fungal filaments and horse manure that remains after harvesting mushrooms. The substrate effectively decreases concentrations of pesticides and drugs in contaminated water. Utrecht University researchers Brigit van Brenk, Han Wosten, and colleagues demonstrate this in a paper in the scientific journal Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. The res more PR
UW-Parkside Student Honored as Newman Civic Fellow (10)
KENOSHA, Wisconsin, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Wisconsin Parkside campus issued the following news:
Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities working to advance the public purposes of higher education, has named the student civic leaders from 38 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico who will make up the 2024-2025 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows. Alejandro Solis, a student at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, was named as a member of the cohort.
The Newman Civ more PR
UWF Awarded a Nearly $1.7 Million Grant to Train Biomedical Students (10)
PENSACOLA, Florida, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release:
The University of West Florida has earned an approximately $1.7 million, five-year renewal grant from the National Institutes of Health to mentor and train the next generation of biomedical scientists. The undergraduate research training initiative for student enhancement, known as U-RISE, scholars program promotes broader participati more PR
Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Atherosclerosis is a Tumor-Like Disease - Study (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 1 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release:
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An anticancer drug blunted atherosclerosis progression -- and even made plaques shrink -- in a mouse model of the disease, opening new opportunities for preventing and treating this leading cause of death.
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The fatty plaques that build up inside arteries in the disease atherosclerosis have features in common with tumors.
In a study published April 30 in the journal Cir more PR
Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Poverty Tops Smoking as a Major Death Risk - Study (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 2 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release:
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A Vanderbilt study found that Black and white people who earned less than $15,000 a year died, on average, more than 10 years earlier than those whose annual income exceeded $50,000.
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During the past 40 years, the gap between rich and poor Americans has continued to widen in terms of health and mortality, as well as income.
Now, in a first-of-its-kind study, researchers more PR
Voices From DARPA Podcast Episode 78: Introducing Ethical, Legal, Societal Implication (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued the following news on April 30, 2024:
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Discussing ethical, legal, and societal implication considerations
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As a global leader in innovation, DARPA starts an average of 50 new programs each year. These programs span a variety of technical disciplines to develop breakthrough technologies for national security, all of which have the potential to raise ethical, legal, and soc more PR
Washington State University: ChatGPT Fails at Heart Risk Assessment (10)
SPOKANE, Washington, May 2 (TNSres) -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
Despite ChatGPT's reported ability to pass medical exams, new research indicates it would be unwise to rely on it for some health assessments, such as whether a patient with chest pain needs to be hospitalized.
In a study involving thousands of simulated cases of patients with chest pain, ChatGPT provided inconsistent conclusions, returning different heart risk assessment levels for the exact more PR
Washington State University: Improved AI Process Could Better Predict Water Supplies (10)
PULLMAN, Washington, May 2 (TNSres) -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
A new computer model uses a better artificial intelligence process to measure snow and water availability more accurately across vast distances in the West, information that could someday be used to better predict water availability for farmers and others.
Publishing in the Proceedings of the AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence, the interdisciplinary group of Washington State University more PR
Waste and Resources Action Programme: The Price of Our Addiction to Cheap Fast Fashion as Pressure Builds on UK Second Hand Clothing Market (10)
BANBURY, England, May 1 (TNSres) -- The Waste and Resources Action Programme issued the following news release:
New WRAP research shows people are putting almost half (49%) of all used textiles in the rubbish bin.
On average, each person in the UK throws a shocking 35 items of unwanted textiles straight into general waste every year.
Meanwhile, the textiles that do get donated responsibly have plummeted in price due to saturation of low-quality fast fashion on the market, resulting in less in more PR
Weakness Persists for Heavyside Building Materials - MPA Market Sales Survey (10)
LONDON, England, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Mineral Products Association issued the following news release:
New figures from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) bring into focus the plight of a depressed British construction industry and the need for a robust growth plan.
The MPA has released the results of its quarterly members' survey detailing 2024Q1 sales volumes for primary aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, and mortar, collectively seen as an important barometer for the constructio more PR
Weizmann Institute of Science: Beating the Plateau (10)
REHOVOT, Israel, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Weizmann Institute of Science issued the following news release:
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Weizmann Institute researchers establish absolute chronology for Kingdom of Judah's Jerusalem
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Jerusalem has been inhabited continuously for thousands of years, serving as both a center of religious significance and a seat of power for kingdoms, yet despite the vast number of historical texts about the city, there are still gaps in its absolute chronology. Researchers from the W more PR
Western Illinois University Political Science Student Receives Best Paper Award at Conference (10)
MACOMB, Illinois, May 2 (TNSres) -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - Western Illinois University Political Science student and Teaching Assistant Seth Obiri has been selected as a winner of the Best Paper Award in the graduate category for the 31st Annual Illinois State University Conference for Students of Political Science.
"Obiri's project was named by several attending faculty at the conference as being among the best papers submitted by more PR
Williams Institute: Half of LGBTQ+ College Faculty Surveyed Have Considered Moving to Another State Because of Anti-DEI Laws (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Williams Institute issued the following news release:
Anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) laws have negatively impacted the teaching, research, and health of LGBTQ+ college faculty, according to a new study by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law.
As a result of anti-DEI laws, about half of the LGBTQ+ faculty surveyed (48%) have explored moving to another state, and 20% have actively taken steps to do so. One-third (36%) have consi more PR
Winthrop University: Education Professor to Study Artificial Intelligence and Recommend Its Global Use (10)
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, May 2 (TNSres) -- Winthrop University issued the following news:
Winthrop University Education Professor Marshall Jones will assume the Singleton Professorship later this year to examine current uses of artificial intelligence and advise others on its uses in the United States and internationally.
The Singleton Professorship honors the memory of Winthrop alumna and former member of the Board of Trustees, Elizabeth Singleton. Since it was established in 1994, the Sing more PR
WORLDWIDE SILICON WAFER SHIPMENTS DIP 5% IN Q1 2024, SEMI REPORTS (10)
SAN JOSE, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, issued the following news release:
Worldwide silicon wafer shipments decreased 5.4% quarter-over-quarter to 2,834 million square inches in the first quarter of 2024, a 13.2% drop from the 3,265 million square inches recorded during the same quarter last year, the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported in its quarterly analysis of the silicon wafer industry.
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Alfred University: Math Professor Joseph Petrillo Wins Prestigious Teaching Award (10)
ALFRED, New York, May 2 -- Alfred University issued the following news release:
Alfred University Professor of Mathematics Joseph Petrillo is the recipient of the prestigious 2024 Clarence F. Stephens Award for Teaching Excellence, awarded by the Seaway Section of the Mathematical Association of America.
The award recognizes outstanding teaching in the field of Mathematics at the level of higher education. In announcing the award, Alfred University Associate Professor of Mathematics Likin Simo more PR
American Mathematical Society: Nine Mathematicians Elected to National Academy of Sciences (10)
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 1 -- The American Mathematical Society issued the following news release:
Nine mathematical scientists were among 144 individuals elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 2024, "in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research," according to a news release.
Newly elected mathematical scientists and their affiliations at the time of election:
* Fan Chung, distinguished professor, Department of Computer Science and Engine more PR
Camosun College: Pathway to Tech Programs Open Doors for Women, Indigenous Students (10)
VICTORIA, British Columbia, May 2 -- Camosun College issued the following news release:
Camosun College is launching two new programs designed to help women and Indigenous peoples - two underrepresented groups - explore a career in the growing technology sector as result of additional funding from the B.C. government.
"British Columbia has a rapidly expanding tech sector with a range of well-paying careers," says Lisa Beare, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. "We are takin more PR
Communications of the Association for Computing Machinery Issues Articles in May 2024 Edition (10)
NEW YORK, May 2 -- Communications of the Association for Computing Machinery, a magazine that says it covers computer science, published articles on the following topics in its May 2024 edition (Vol. 67, No. 5):
Features:
* More Is Different, in Social Media Too
* The Dangers of Digitization, and The Importance of Data Backup
* More Efficient Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing
* Can ChatGPT Learn Chinese or Swahili?
* Thirsty Fabs
* The Return of Age Verification Laws
* Reflecting on Rese more PR
Construction on schedule for new Cornell Bowers CIS building (10)
ITHACA, New York, April 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Dozens of stakeholders responsible for the new building for the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science penned their names onto a 20-foot steel beam that will soon buttress the building's fourth floor at an April 23 event celebrating the ongoing construction.
At four stories and totaling some 135,000 square feet, the Cornell Bowers CIS building, located south of Gates Hall, is on schedule fo more PR
Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: Using Graduate Student Research as an Effective Recruitment Tool (10)
DURHAM, North Carolina, May 2 (TNSres) -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
Students in the Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Department presented research on a range of topics to show prospective candidates what's possible at Duke.
Duke's MEMS department's recent research symposium served as a crucial platform for graduate students to present their work to an audience of would-be Blue Devils. The event proved instrumental in highlighting the int more PR
MIT Faculty, Instructors, Students Experiment With Generative AI in Teaching and Learning (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 1 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
By Katherine Ouellette, Office of Open Learning
How can MIT's community leverage generative AI to support learning and work on campus and beyond?
At MIT's Festival of Learning 2024, faculty and instructors, students, staff, and alumni exchanged perspectives about the digital tools and innovations they're experimenting with in the classroom. Panelists agreed that generative AI should be use more PR
MIT: Julie Shah Named Head of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 1 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
By Mary Beth Gallagher, School of Engineering
Julie Shah '04, SM '06, PhD '11, the H.N. Slater Professor in Aeronautics and Astronautics, has been named the new head of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AeroAstro), effective May 1.
"Julie brings an exceptional record of visionary and interdisciplinary leadership to this role. She has made substantial technical contributions i more PR
Museum of Science, Boston Senior Vice President Elected to Prestigious National Academy of Education (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 2 -- The Museum of Science, Boston, issued the following news release:
Dr. Christine M. Cunningham, Senior Vice President of STEM Learning at the Museum of Science, Boston, was elected to membership in the National Academy of Education (NAEd) for her significant contributions to educational research and policy. Dr. Cunningham is one of 14 members elected to the Academy in 2024.
Founded in 1965, the NAEd is a nonprofit dedicated to improving educational policy and pr more PR
NASA Grants Support Academic Collaborations for STEM Student Success (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- NASA issued the following news release:
NASA has awarded $3.9 million to 13 teams at under-resourced academic institutions across the country, to support collaborative projects with NASA that offer students mentorship and career development in science, technology, engineering, and math.
This is the second round of seed funding awards given through the agency's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Bridge Program, which was established in 2022 to improve diversity, equ more PR
Regents Authorize Leasing Space to Mayo Clinic Health System in New UWEC Science Building (10)
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, May 2 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Campus issued the following news:
The Universities of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has authorized UW-Eau Claire to enter into a lease with Mayo Clinic Health System for the medical organization to occupy integrated research workspace in the new Science and Health Sciences Building.
The proposed 30-year lease terms call for 10,000 square feet of research, instructional, office and meeting space in the building to be occ more PR
Roosevelt University: Student Speakers Share Insight at 2024 Commencement Ceremony (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news:
A future Roosevelt master's degree holder and a CHESS graduate will be the two student speakers to provide their wisdom and expertise to the Class of 2024 during this year's Commencement ceremony. Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson will receive an honorary Roosevelt degree and will address the graduates during both ceremonies.
Phyllis Hampton--the morning speaker--hails from the far south side of Chicago, where she attende more PR
S&T's College of Engineering and Computing Honors 11 Ph.D. Students (10)
ROLLA, Missouri, May 2 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news:
Eleven Ph.D. students at Missouri S&T received dean's honors from the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) during a campus ceremony held in late April.
Seven students received the Dean's Ph.D. Scholar Award, which recognizes scholarly contributions among the most productive Ph.D. students. Three students received the Dean's Graduate Educator Award, which recognizes excellence in teaching by more PR
Sager selected as CEAT's Orange Gown recipient (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 1 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
Carson Sager was selected as the Oklahoma State University College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology Orange Gown recipient for the spring 2024 semester.
Every semester, a distinguished individual from each academic college is selected to don the orange cap and gown at commencement ceremonies. Sager will represent CEAT in the orange distinction on Saturday, May 11.
The orange gown serves as a testamen more PR
See Nationally Presented Buffalo State Student Research at SRCC 2024 (10)
BUFFALO, New York, May 1 (TNSres) -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release:
From a collection of oil paintings to a rover controlled by artificial intelligence, engaging research projects by Buffalo State University students have been presented at conferences across the country. The community can see and learn about these projects--and many others--at Buffalo State's 26th annual Student Research Creativity Conference (SRCC), presented by the Undergraduate Research Office (U more PR
Sinclair Community College Empowering Students Through Program Honoring the Late Congressman Louis Stokes (10)
DAYTON, Ohio, May 2 -- Sinclair Community College issued the following news release:
Sinclair Community College is celebrating students who participated in the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Program as they prepare to graduate this week. Sinclair is one of 10 higher education institutions involved in the Ohio LSAMP Alliance that assists colleges and universities with significantly increasing underrepresented student recruitment, retention, persistence, and attainment o more PR
Six U-M faculty elected to the National Academy of Sciences (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 1 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
Six University of Michigan professors are among 120 new members inducted into the National Academy of Sciences for distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
In addition, 24 international members were recognized.
Kent Berridge, the James Olds Distinguished University Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, has a research lab that seeks answers to questions about the brain, particularly r more PR
Tech Students, Faculty Participate in Women in Cybersecurity Conference (10)
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, May 2 (TNSres) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
Tennessee Tech University's computer science students and faculty have always been proud supporters of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) - the global nonprofit organization and annual conference founded in 2014 by Dr. Ambareen Siraj during her time as a Tech professor and founding director of the university's Cybersecurity Education, Research and Outreach Center (CEROC).
That support was more PR
Texas A&M: Biomedical Engineering Professor's Innovation Recognized (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 2 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
By Alyssa Schaechinger
Dr. Gerard L. Cote has been selected as the winner of the 2024 Chancellor's Innovation Award. This award recognizes one employee from an institution within The Texas A&M University System who has made a remarkable achievement through their discovery and invention.
Cote, the James J. Cain Professor I in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, is recognized more PR
Three New Tenure-Track Professors Join Macalester's Faculty (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 2 -- Macalester College issued the following college news:
Three new tenure-track professors will be joining the Macalester faculty in the coming months: Sheharyar Imran, Political Science; Kristin Heysse, Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science; and Zuoyu Tian, Linguistics.
Professor Imran is an expert in international relations focusing on critical political economy and postcolonial theory. His current research examines the colonial construction of global econom more PR
UM Miller School of Medicine: Cultivating a Passion for Medical Research (10)
MIAMI, Florida, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news:
By Janette Neuwahl Tannen
University of Miami sophomore Ethan Tieu is involved in two Miller School neuroscience labs and was recently named a Goldwater Scholar, one of the most distinguished awards for future researchers in science, math or engineering.
When Ethan Tieu was in the seventh grade, his fascination with research began.
He had just learned about mitochondria as the bod more PR
UM-Flint Professors Receive $468K NIH Grant to Research Pediatric Telehealth (10)
FLINT, Michigan, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news:
By Daba Coura Mbow
Faculty in the disciplines of public health and computer science at the University of Michigan-Flint are teaming up to enhance telehealth services for adolescents.
The groundbreaking research of Gergana Kodjebacheva, associate professor of public health, in collaboration with Charlotte Tang, associate professor of computer science, has recently received significant recognition an more PR
University of Liverpool: Professor Katie Atkinson Joins EC Board to Advise on AI in the Judiciary (10)
LIVERPOOL, England, May 2 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release:
Professor Katie Atkinson, Dean of the University's School of Electrical Engineering Electronics and Computer Science and an expert in the development of artificial intelligence for the legal sector, has been appointed to the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Board (AIAB) for the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ).
Professor Atkinson is one of five members appointed from across Euro more PR
University of Nebraska-Lincoln: New Venture Competition Awards $65,000 to Husker Student Startups (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 2 -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release:
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the 37th annual New Venture Competition, a business plan pitch event with $65,000 in funding in prizes, on April 16 and 18. With 48 teams representing nine colleges and 44 majors at the university competing in a bracket format, Eduardo Sicilia Ayala with 2%Football took first place and a $15,000 cash prize.
Sicilia Ayal more PR
Washington State University: Improved AI Process Could Better Predict Water Supplies (10)
PULLMAN, Washington, May 2 (TNSres) -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
A new computer model uses a better artificial intelligence process to measure snow and water availability more accurately across vast distances in the West, information that could someday be used to better predict water availability for farmers and others.
Publishing in the Proceedings of the AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence, the interdisciplinary group of Washington State University more PR
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