LONDON, Ontario, June 18 (TNSres) -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Personal diary of Lucy Maud Montgomery's cousin inspires new book and online exhibit * * * Myrtle Webb kept a meticulous personal journal from her family farm in Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) for more than 30 years, detailing a life not unlike the one told by her famous cousin and long-time house guest Lucy Maud Montgomery in the iconic Canadian novel, Anne of Green Gables. The daily diary - shared dire more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, June 18 (TNSres) -- Cardiff University issued the following news: New research by Cardiff University's Otter Project has found that PFAS, also known as 'forever chemicals', are present in English otters, raising concerns about potential health impacts in the future. The Cardiff scientists tested otters from across the UK to monitor levels of PFAS in the environment, to gain an understanding of the concentration of these chemicals in the UK's freshwaters, their persistence in th more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 18 (TNSres) -- The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, a unit of Cornell University, issued the following news release: A group of scientists has released the first comprehensive list of birds that haven't been documented in more than a decade, with the help of Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Their methods, and the global list of "lost" birds, have been published in the journal Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment. "We started with the Macaulay Library b more PR

LOUDONVILLE, New York, June 18 (TNSres) -- Siena College Research Institute issued the following news release on June 17, 2024: * * * * 95% Identify Synthetic Opioids such as Fentanyl as Serious Public Health Issue * Rate of Pursuing Treatment for Opioid Abuse Nearly Doubles in 4 Years * Majority say Doctors More Careful in Prescribing Opioids; But, 64% say Government NOT Doing as Much as It Can to Address Opioid Abuse * * * Sixty-eight percent, or two-in-three New York residents have been more PR

TOKYO, Japan, June 18 (TNSres) -- Tokyo Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * The chipset, consisting of transmitter and receiver integrated circuits, operates in D-band and offers speeds 10 to 100 times faster than 5G systems. * * * A new D-band CMOS transceiver chipset with 56 GHz signal-chain bandwidth achieves the highest transmission speed of 640 Gbps for a wireless device realized with integrated circuits, as reported by researchers from Tokyo Tech and Nation more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, June 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: A doctoral study completed at the University of Helsinki investigated the diagnostic possibilities for canine sleep apnoea, as well as its predisposing risk factors and potential symptoms. Sufficient, high-quality sleep is important to the welfare of dogs. During sleep-disordered breathing, airflow is obstructed, and the body does not get enough oxygen. A study conducted at the University of H more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, June 18 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Scholarship winnings, research funding, and more * * * The OHSU Department of Emergency Medicine awarded a scholarship for top faculty research project to Courtney Temple, M.D., assistant professor of emergency medicine in the OHSU School of Medicine, and Robert Hendrickson, M.D., professor of emergency medicine in the OHSU School of Medicine, for their work together on a study that sh more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, June 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: A two-day conference aimed at PhD students from any discipline who are undertaking research into plastics and the global plastics crisis is now calling for abstracts. The event which will be held at the University of Portsmouth on the 3-4th September 2024 is open to all UK-based PhD students. The conference will provide a vital platform for the next generation of plastics researchers to network, pr more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 18 (TNSres) -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health issued the following Q&A on June 17, 2024, with Travis Sanchez, research professor of epidemiology: * * * By Shelby Crosier There were over 36,000 new HIV diagnoses in the U.S. in 2021. The majority of those new infections were in men who have sex with men, and over half were in the South. In the same year, there were more than 1 million people living with HIV in the U.S., but 13% of them were not aware of  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 18 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Ioana Patringenaru The Federal Drug Administration approved a clinical trial to test the effectiveness of an electronic grid that records brain activity during surgery, developed by engineers at the University of California San Diego. The device with nanoscale sensors records electrical signals directly from the surface of the human brain in record-breaking detail. The  more PR

LEWISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 18 (TNSres) -- Bucknell University issued the following news: The Bucknell University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) was recently honored with the statewide Happy Client Award for the third consecutive year and the fifth time in the last six years, as well as team members being awarded the State Star and Ambassador of the Year awards. The Happy Client Award, State Star and Ambassador Award were presented at the Pennsylvania SBDC (PASBDC) Growth Conferenc more PR

LONDON, England, June 18 (TNSres) -- City, University of London issued the following news: Professor Katrin Hohl, Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at City, University of London has been awarded an OBE for services to victims of sexual violence in the 2024 King's Birthday Honours. Professor Hohl's research has resulted in transformational change in the police response to sexual violence, with direct benefits to victims. This has been achieved through research excellence and sustai more PR

BAR HARBOR, Maine, June 18 (TNSres) -- College of the Atlantic issued the following news: Fractals are common in nature because of the surprisingly simple way they are made. Mathematically, they also help us make sense of complexity and chaos--and maybe even quantum weirdness, says COA professor of physics and mathematics David Feldman. You have almost certainly seen computer-generated fractals--beautiful, trippy images in which colourful, intricate structures repeat ad infinitum as you fall e more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, June 18 (TNSres) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * It's one of the fastest growing industries globally, raking in millions for the best players and attracting a huge fanbase, but a new Australian study has revealed the dark side of professional video gaming: cyberbullying and sexual harassment. * * * Even though the esports industry is a diverse community, cyberbullying is rampant in this virtual world, and cis-gendered and tra more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, June 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: The Portsmouth FC Scholarship supports local young people with their higher education and career ambitions. The University of Portsmouth and Portsmouth Football Club partnership has launched the fourth edition of its scholarship. The Portsmouth FC Scholarship, which looks to support local young people with their higher education and career ambitions, will award pound sterling9,000 to a student who more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 18 (TNSres) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: AI, streaming services, disinformation on social media and the changing media landscape are topics being addressed by members of QUT's Digital Media Research Centre (DMRC) at the Annual International Communication Association (ICA) Conference this week. The 74th ICA conference, which is themed Communication and Global Human Rights, runs from June 20-24 on the Gold Coast and is expected t more PR

NEW YORK, June 18 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: By Kevin Krajick A major earthquake 2,500 years ago caused one of the largest rivers on Earth to abruptly change course, according to a new study. The previously undocumented quake rerouted the main channel of the Ganges River in what is now densely populated Bangladesh, which remains vulnerable to big quakes. The study was just published in the journal Nature Communications. Scient more PR

LONDON, England, June 18 (TNSres) -- The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine issued the following news: * * * LSHTM experts explain why changing sexual behaviours and lack of funding could be behind rise in STI diagnoses * * * In 2023, there were over 400,000 new sexually-transmitted infection (STI) diagnoses in England - an increase of almost 5% on the previous year - according to the latest figures released by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). UKHSA's analysis of recorded  more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, June 18 (TNSres) -- Griffith University issued the following news: Griffith University researchers have developed innovative, eco-friendly quantum materials that can drive the transformation of methanol into ethylene glycol. Ethylene glycol is an important chemical used to make polyester (including PET) and antifreeze agents, with a global production of over 35 million tons annually with strong growth. Currently, it's mainly produced from petrochemicals through energy-i more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, June 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news on June 17, 2024: This week, the University of Portsmouth is launching a new research centre dedicated to ending gender and social injustice. The AEGIS Centre (Advancement of Equality, Gender, and Inclusion Studies) will open during Refugee Week 2024. It aims to build a global network of partnerships to tackle these crucial issues and promote inclusivity and diversity. The AEGIS Centre has ambitious more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 18 (TNSres) -- Johns Hopkins Medicine issued the following news release: In studies with genetically engineered mice, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have identified a potentially new biological target involving Aplp1, a cell surface protein that drives the spread of Parkinson's disease-causing alpha-synuclein. The findings, published May 31 in Nature Communications, reveal how Aplp1 connects with Lag3, another cell surface receptor, in a key part of a pro more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, June 18 (TNSres) -- Cedarville University issued the following news: By Jordan Foley, Student Public Relations Writer Three Cedarville University senior engineering students received a once in a lifetime opportunity to work with the U.S. Air Force accommodations group at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in advanced biomechanics technology. This project was part of their senior capstone project, which was completed prior to their graduation in May. Josiah Zurick, project leade more PR

TOKYO, Japan, June 18 (TNSres) -- Tokyo Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * The introduction of the Nile perch to Africa's largest lake impacted the genomic structure of multiple local species * * * Newfound evidence reveals that the upsurge of the exotic Nile perch in Lake Victoria had long-lasting effects on the genetic diversity of various local cichlid species, report scientists from Tokyo Tech. Through large-scale comparative genomic analyses, the researcher more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 18 (TNSres) -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: New Mexico State University student Molly Streich became the university's first recipient of the DAAD-RISE award from the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst or German Academic Exchange Service. The RISE program offers research internships for students in STEM fields. Streich, a junior with a major in biochemistry and minor in German, will spend the summer in Munich, Germany, on a rese more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, June 18 (TNSres) -- New York University's Tandon School of Engineering issued the following news release: An NYU Tandon School of Engineering project, led by Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering Chinmay Hegde, is one of the first 35 initiatives selected for the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and Department of Energy, a result of President more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, June 18 (TNSres) -- University of Windsor issued the following news: UWindsor representatives won plaudits in the student research presentation competitions at the Canadian Association of Physicists annual congress in London, Ontario. More than 20 people attended from the University, including current students, faculty, and alumni who have moved on and are performing research at other institutions. Recently graduated Nathan Drouillard (BSc 2021, MSc 2024) placed first in the more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 18 (TNSres) -- Harvard University's T.H. Chan School of Public Health issued the following news release: A majority of Americans say that several key policies to stop the spread of COVID-19 were generally a good idea in hindsight, according to a new national poll by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the de Beaumont Foundation. The poll also found, however, that views varied across policies, and many say the policies had negative impacts. The poll, U.S. V more PR

LONDON, England, June 18 (TNSres) -- The Royal College of Nursing issued the following news release: Responding to a Joseph Rowntree Foundation report on the impact of hardship on primary and community healthcare, Patricia Marquis, Executive Director of RCN England, said: "Every day, nursing staff see the connection between hardship and health. Social deprivation has a devastating impact on people's physical and mental health and is well understood to be behind rates of increased mortality amo more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, June 18 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Anthony Borrelli "What should I read first?" If Haji Glover MBA '99 can help inspire children of all ages to excitedly ask themselves that very question -- whether they're diving into an abridged classic, an escapist fantasy or even a graphic novel -- then he's done his job. Glover, who became Scholastic's chief financial officer in January, has prioritized using evolving social media platforms to h more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 18 (TNSres) -- The Washington University St. Louis School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Clinical trial for RVCL-S patients tests drug already approved as sickle cell disease treatment * * * Roughly 50 families scattered across the world share ultra-rare variants in a particular gene. Silent for years, the inherited mutations make themselves known when patients reach the fourth decade of life. Changes in vision start a cascade of symptoms. Five more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, June 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: Researchers from the University of Helsinki and HUS Comprehensive Cancer Center discovered a molecular mechanism whose genetic disruption boosts the growth of the most common type of lymphoma. Researchers from the University of Helsinki and HUS investigated the effects of recurring mutations in the KLHL6 gene in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, the most common cancer of the lymphatic system. The more PR

LAKE FOREST, Illinois, June 18 (TNSres) -- Lake Forest College issued the following news: This summer, 45 students are conducting research under the guidance of faculty members in 14 areas of study through the Richter Scholar Program. Unique to Lake Forest College, the Richter Scholar Program is an opportunity for qualifying first-year students to research alongside professors throughout the summer. Richter Scholars develop valuable relationships and a deeper understanding of research through  more PR

SINGAPORE, June 18 (TNSres) -- Nanyang Technological University issued the following news: Mr Tan Lip-Bu, the chairman of venture capital firm Walden International and an alumnus of NTU Singapore's predecessor Nanyang University, has pledged a gift of S$3 million to his alma mater to set up a new professorship in artificial intelligence (AI). The professorship is the first in the field of AI to be established at NTU Singapore. It aims to attract the best and brightest minds to support the adv more PR

EXETER, England, June 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: Scientists have made a crucial breakthrough in the quest to solve one of the most significant climate catastrophes on record. A team of researchers from the University of Exeter have shone fresh light on the causes of 'Oceanic Anoxic Event 2' - which saw severe global warming and ocean acidification across the Earth around 94 million years ago. Termed 'Oceanic Anoxic Event 2', the episode marked one of th more PR

LONDON, England, June 18 (TNSres) -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: UK trade has been negatively affected by Brexit, with small firms particularly hard hit - and the full effect is still to come as not all changes are yet in effect, a new analysis concludes. Researchers at the Centre for Economic Performance (CEP) say that the introduction of the post-Brexit Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) in 2021 did not aff more PR

LONDON, England, June 18 (TNSres) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: By Samantha Rey, Caroline Brogan and Corinne Farrell From a new 6G signal processing technique to a diversity symposium and cystic fibrosis funding, here is some quick-read news from across Imperial. * * * Paving the way to 6G telecoms A new signal processing technique for wireless communications developed at Imperial College London has outperformed alternative methods, potentially paving the way for it more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, June 18 (TNSres) -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: A researcher at Southern Illinois University Carbondale has received a grant to improve AI crime analytics capabilities while fostering collaboration among multiple agencies and keeping sensitive information secure. Ahmed Imteaj, assistant professor in the School of Computing, received a $167,500 grant from the National Science Foundation's Computer and Information Science and Engineering  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, June 18 (TNSres) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * Earth Sciences and OIT group transforming campus 'dark fiber' into seismic sensors that detect vibrations * * * After a devastating childhood earthquake in the Gujarat region of her home country of India, Jyoti Sharma often thought about creating an early earthquake warning system. Now a postdoctoral fellow at SMU, she is working with SMU professor Stephen Arrowsmith to transform the University' more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, June 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: More than 1,300 applications were submitted to 11 field-specific education pilots. Most of the admitted applicants will begin their studies this autumn, while the rest will begin in January 2025. A second round of applications will open in the autumn. The admissions decisions have been made for the spring application round of the Ministry of Education and Culture-funded doctoral education pilot more PR

DENTON, Texas, June 18 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: Sarang Goel and Ramya Motati, two students from the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS) at the University of North Texas, have been named as 2024 Goldwater Scholars in recognition of their work in the fields of artificial intelligence and solvation chemistry. The Goldwater Scholarship is a nationally competitive award for students pursuing careers in STEM fields. Including this year' more PR

HAIFA, Israel, June 18 (TNSres) -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The Technion Awards Honorary Fellowships to Individuals Who Made an Exceptional Contribution to the Technion, the State of Israel, and Humanity * * * Technion alumnus Col. (Res.) Prof. Salman Zarka, director of Ziv Medical Center, spoke at the ceremony on behalf of the award recipients: "We must bring forth light to ourselves and to the entire world" The Technion awarded honorar more PR

BAYREUTH, Germany, June 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: A research team involving the University of Bayreuth has investigated the locomotion of filamentous cyanobacteria - one of the oldest life forms on earth. The results provide important approaches for the use of cyanobacteria in biotechnology. * * * What for? Cyanobacteria are one of the most important forms of life on earth: they have been instrumental in generating oxygen in the atmosphere a more PR

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, June 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: After summer, the Young Academy Groningen will again welcome seven new members. Their research covers a wide variety of topics, ranging from speech technology to the philosophy of ethics and politics and polymer chemistry. The seven researchers will be officially installed as members on 18 September 2024. During their five-year membership, they will collaborate with our current members in pro more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 18 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Joseph McClain A group of neuroscientists based at University of California San Diego School of Medicine has applied an approach to neuroimaging that they believe will reinvigorate the work of many of their fellow brain researchers. Their work, published in the journal Cerebral Cortex, outlines a method for the use of neuroimaging data to predict elements of cognition a more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 18 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Christine Clark New research led by the University of California San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy reveals a crucial disparity in how climate change is reported across different types of news outlets and locations. National newspapers, which are mostly concentrated along the coasts and in metropolitan areas have expanded their climate desks and significantl more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Lisette Hilton The National Cancer Institute's (NCI) six-year, $9.8 million Avanzando Caminos (Leading Pathways) Hispanic/Latino Cancer Survivorship Study has entered its second phase. Avanzando Caminos seeks to identify multiple factors that drive poor quality and health outcomes among Hispanics following primary cancer treatments. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part  more PR

FREDERICTON, New Brunswick, June 18 (TNSres) -- The University of New Brunswick issued the following news release: The University of New Brunswick is pleased to announce the 2024-25 recipients of the Beaverbrook Scholars Award. Valued at $56,000 over four years, the Beaverbrook Scholars Award is awarded annually to three outstanding graduates of New Brunswick high schools who display high academic ability, financial need, and contribution to their communities. This year's recipients are Audrey more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, June 18 (TNSres) -- York University issued the following news release on June 17, 2024: * * * York U prof fills gaps in current understanding of opsins responsible for circadian rhythms * * * This Thursday marks the first day of summer in the Northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year. Living beings have evolved over many millennia to react to varying amounts of sunlight exposure, governing everything from sleep-wake cycles, seasonal changes and more, but the proteins more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: The University of Birmingham is an economic powerhouse for the West Midlands and UK economies, generating an estimated pound sterling4.4bn and supporting nearly 20,000 jobs. A new report, conducted by leading policy and economics consultancy London Economics assessed the University's impact from a diverse range of activities in the 2021-22 academic year. It found that the research-intensive Univer more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, June 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Dayton issued the following UD in the News wrap up: * * * The New York Times talked to psychologist Elana Bernstein for its story What 'Inside Out 2' teaches us about anxiety. Al Jazeera tapped political scientist Christopher Devine for its story about 'everything you need to know' about VP candidates. What 'Inside Out 2' teaches us about anxiety (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/14/well/mind/inside-out-2-anxiety.html) The New York Times E more PR

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, June 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Louisiana's Lafayette Campus issued the following news: The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Jorden Melton is among four educators in the country who have been named an Emerging Leader Fellow by Phi Delta Kappa International. Melton is an academic success coach at UL Lafayette and assistant director of the University's Louisiana Educate Program. The program is in place to help academically accomplished, lower-income students rem more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * A new study from University of Missouri researcher Monique Luisi reveals that communities that had good COVID-19 vaccination experiences were more likely to get other vaccines * * * Simple, clear conversations between health care providers and their patients can save lives. For University of Missouri science communication expert Monique Luisi, those conversations more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, June 18 (TNSres) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Whether they're sprinkled on your morning cereal or kept for an afternoon snack, a handful of nuts could be the next best thing when it comes to weight loss. * * * New research from the University of South Australia shows that including nuts in calorie-controlled weight loss diets does not hinder weight loss, and instead may have the opposite effect. Analysing the findings of  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Notable research includes work on legal AI, LLM manipulation by bad actors, and assessing argument quality. * * * By Julia Cohen At the 2024 Annual Conference of the North American Chapter of the Association for Computational Linguistics (NAACL), held June 16-21, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico, researchers from USC's Viterbi School of Engineering w more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * USC ISI researchers are trying to make quantum sensing tools, like atomic accelerometers, more compact and accurate so they can replace GPS. * * * By Bernice Chan Fundamental physics -- let alone quantum physics -- might sound complicated to many, but it can actually be applied to solve everyday problems. Imagine navigating to an unfamiliar pl more PR

DALLAS, Texas, June 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: More clinical research is needed to investigate how reducing alcohol consumption in patients with alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) may slow disease progression and improve outcomes, according to an international task force of experts from more than two dozen institutions including UT Southwestern Medical Center. In a consensus statement published in Nature Reviews, the g more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 18 (TNSres) -- Virginia Union University issued the following news: Virginia Union University (VUU) is proud to announce the release of How to Read the Gospels, a new book by Dr. Yung Suk Kim, Professor of New Testament & Early Christianity. This accessible and comprehensive introduction to the Gospels is set to become an essential resource for students and scholars alike, providing deep insights into the distinctive messages of the Gospel texts and offering a wide rang more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, June 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: A study by the University of Southampton has revealed a surprising link between breast size and the amount of sweat produced by the breast during exercise. The study looked at 22 women of different ages and breast sizes while they ran in a warm climatic chamber - measuring how much sweat they produced across the breast, how much heat their bodies were producing and how many sweat glands they had  more PR