POCATELLO, Idaho, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- Idaho State University issued the following news: An artificial intelligence tool may soon give your doctor a crystal ball when it comes to what's happening between your ears. Emanuele Zappala, an assistant professor of mathematics at Idaho State University, and his collaborators from Yale University and Baylor University recently debuted their work on BrainLM, a foundation model for brain activity recording. In the world of AI, foundation models are the s more PR

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of St. Andrews issued the following news: New 'squishy' lasers could help solve the mystery of the biological forces that control the development of embryos and cancerous tumours. Fundamental biological processes driven by mechanical forces invisible to the human eye are currently poorly understood by scientists. Now a team of physicists at the University of St Andrews and the University of Cologne have developed a new way to precisely  more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: A pioneering study has identified a new disease-inducing mechanism for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in which the immune system attacks its own regulatory function. Interleukin-10 (IL10) is an anti-inflammatory protein that crucially controls intestinal immunity. Children with genetic defects in IL10, or its receptors, suffer from a severe form of IBD that typically presents within the first few more PR

SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- California Polytechnic State University issued the following news: The Cal Poly Digital Transformation Hub (DxHub), in collaboration with Snopes.com and powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), has successfully integrated generative artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize user interactions with factual content. This partnership with Snopes leverages AI technologies, such as Amazon Bedrock, to enhance user experiences by providing concise, accu more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- Utrecht University issued the following news: The Centre for Unusual Collaborations part of the EWUU Alliance is pleased to announce the launch of the Spark Grants Fall 2024! If you are an early or mid-career researcher at TU/e, WUR, UU, or UMC Utrecht and passionate about inter- and transdisciplinary research, this opportunity is for you. Twice a year, the Centre for Unusual Collaborations initiates the Spark grants to stimulate unusual collaborati more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: By Louise Lerner Neat rows of lab benches and gently humming freezers line the laboratory walls of Joyce Chen, an assistant professor at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and Ben May Department for Cancer Research. There, her team of scientists are finding innovative ways to grow lung cells and structures inside the laboratory. This helps us understand the many tiny ch more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- The City University London's Bayes Business School issued the following news: * * * Combined institution is one of the largest higher education destinations for London students. * * * City, University of London has formally merged with St George's, University of London, creating a powerful multi-faculty institution with a distinctive focus on professional education and research at the frontier of practice. The combined university is now one of the most si more PR

MERCED, California, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: By Patty Guerra, UC Merced California's agriculture faces challenges from a highly variable climate with temperatures that will increase over the next several decades. Droughts worsening and the Sierra snowpack, integral to the water supply, is volatile. However, there are a number of ways to mitigate those changes, as outlined in in a new paper coauthored by a group of UC faculty. The Proce more PR

HOKKAIDO, Japan, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- Hokkaido University issued the following news release: Commercially important marine fish and invertebrate species will likely shift northwards under a warmer climate. Marine fisheries are an essential source of protein for a large part of the world's population, as well as supporting around 390 million livelihoods and an industry worth approximately US$ 141 billion, according to the UN FAO. Yet, climate change presents a major threat to the world's fisherie more PR

SAVANNAH, Georgia, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- Savannah State University issued the following news: The National Science Foundation has granted Savannah State University's College of Science and Technology a $399,999 grant to establish an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center on campus that will focus on bringing environmental preservation and solutions to underserved communities in the region. The two-year grant will enhance SSU's research capacity to address important environmental issues using AI-powe more PR

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- Dalhousie University issued the following news release: Researchers at Dalhousie University have developed a greener, less expensive and more sustainable process for manufacturing batteries that power electric vehicles -- an innovation that could greatly reduce the environmental impact of producing the vital components. Most EV batteries store lithium in a lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC) cathode, in which the nickel, manganese and cobalt ele more PR

LAKE FOREST, Illinois, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- Lake Forest College issued the following news: * * * As part of the DEIB Fellows Internship program, Office of Intercultural Relations Director Nevin Heard and Senior Associate Director for DEIB Marianinna Villavicencio took two students to the prestigious National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education (NCORE) in Hawaii earlier this summer. * * * DeJanae Harges '26 and a student who has chosen to remain anonymous attended the 36th annu more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news: By Caroline Brobeil Strides in medicine and public health have revolutionized modern life, considerably extending life expectancies and preventing serious diseases that were once commonplace for many Americans. Unfortunately, not all populations have fully reaped the benefits of these advances. The South Jersey Institute for Population Health (SJIPH) wants to change that. The nonprofit, created  more PR

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- William and Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * High salinity regions showed record expansion of eelgrass * * * By John Wallace Underwater grasses in the Chesapeake Bay expanded 7% to an estimated 82,937 acres in 2023 to reach their seventh-highest level in 40 years of monitoring, according to an annual survey led by researchers at William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) in collabora more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Teevrat Garg, economist at the School of Global Policy and Strategy, has authored a series of studies revealing the myriad consequences extreme heat has on South Asia As global temperatures continue to rise, India is grappling with increasingly severe heat waves. As early as April, many Indian cities, including New Delhi, the capital, have experienced record temperatures above 115  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- Boston University issued the following news: * * * More hot days put an additional 250 million older people at risk as climate change accelerates * * * By Jessica Colarossi If you're reading this, congratulations--you survived the world's hottest day ever recorded. On Monday, July 22, 2024, the daily global average temperature soared to a record-setting 62.87 degrees Fahrenheit (17.15 degrees C). This happened only days after heat waves scorched mu more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: Dr. Oguzhan Topsakal, assistant professor of computer science at Florida Polytechnic University, and two undergraduate research assistants have created a pioneering benchmarking tool to evaluate the capabilities of artificial intelligence models like ChatGPT and Gemini. The tool uses simple games like tic tac toe to assess the strategic reasoning and planning abilities of these large languag more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Study finds that being good to the environment also makes good business sense * * * Hedge funds that invest in environmentally friendly stocks tend to outperform those that don't, making it a smart strategy for both investors and hedge fund managers, according to new University at Buffalo School of Management research. The study analyzed the performance of  more PR

KOLN, Germany, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * The Childbirth Experience Questionnaire (CEQ2) was used to investigate how medical interventions influence the individual birth experience. The overall experience was rated positively / publication in 'BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth' * * * In a recent study by researchers from the universities of Cologne and Dusseldorf as well as University Hospital Bonn, mothers across Germany were asked how t more PR

LEEDS, England, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- Leeds Beckett University issued the following news: An academic from Leeds Beckett University highlights how discrimination at the Olympics and Paralympics impacts those taking part and visiting the games. Dr Dan Kilvington, Course Director of Media and Cultural Studies in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, has worked with the University of Sunderland and the Universite de Franche-Comte examining past discrimination including gender, race and disa more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Georgia Tech expert Wendy White warns of contagion risk in the poultry industry * * * The recent outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) virus has raised concerns among poultry producers and food safety experts. The virus is highly contagious among birds and poses a significant risk despite stringent biosecurity measures, according to Georgia Tech food safety and agricu more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 31 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Sally Crocker Every medicine we take is a simple molecule or chemical that has a specific target within the body. Opioids are meant to quiet pain, but the side effects release dopamine in the brain that can lead to a pleasurable feeling of "I like this, and I'd like to experience it again," said David Siderovski, PhD, a researcher at The University of North Texas Health Sci more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Wisconsin's School of Medicine and Public Health issued the following news: A large, population-based study shows that people receiving regular dialysis to treat kidney disease are vulnerable during heat waves, especially those living in cities in the humid southeastern states, resulting in higher death rates. The new study from researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health found that deaths among adults more PR

LONDON, Ontario, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Western professors Dr. Anna Gunz and Lesley Gittings connect the dots between climate change and our health * * * By Cynthia Fazio In 2021, the World Health Organization declared climate change the greatest global health threat to humankind in the 21st century. The hotter-than-usual temperatures felt around the world have had severe impacts on our health. Some effects of climate change are more visible more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- City, University of London issued the following news: * * * The City Law School hosted the hybrid conference, "A Feminist Approach to Litigation and Legal Advocacy Internationally", organised by the IFLN. * * * By Veronica Munoz Martinez On Wednesday 17 July, The City Law School and Centre for Women's Justice hosted the hybrid conference, "A Feminist Approach to Litigation and Legal Advocacy Internationally." It was organised by the International Feminist more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- James Cook University issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2024: With the world's shark populations under threat, scientists say the best way to protect sharks is to understand how they benefit ocean environments, and then maximise the benefits they bring. James Cook University's Adjunct Professor Colin Simpfendorfer is the co-author of a new paper looking at what sharks contribute to the ecosystems they inhabit. He said rather than just being more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: CLAY CENTER -- To get to be a farmer, Brian Martin first has to be a decider. What to grow. How much of it to grow. What seed to use. Where to grow it. When to plant it -- both in time of day, and in time of season. How far apart (and deep) to plant it. When to treat it. How to treat it. When to harvest it. For the third-generation Kansas farmer and his wife Lori, some of these decisions -- like t more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 31 (TNSres) -- Lewis and Clark College issued the following news: Assistant Professor of Biology Heidi Liere and her students take a closer look at Portland's lady beetle species to understand how these beneficial predators preserve biodiversity and respond to a changing climate. Lady beetles, also known as ladybugs, are distinct, varied and abundant, with approximately 500 species in North America and 6,000 worldwide. Their oval, dome-shaped bodies can be colorful and d more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: To face the world's most pressing challenges, Purdue University has committed its signature strengths in science and technology to creating a leading research and education program in physical AI -- the application of artificial intelligence to our physical world. Here's just a sample of the work coming out of the many hubs across campus. AI is a foundational component of the Institute for Physica more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Diet free of this essential amino acid stops liver cancer in preclinical models by targeting a key metabolite, UT Southwestern researchers report * * * Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered that a diet free of the amino acid tryptophan can effectively halt the growth of liver cancer in mice. Their findings, published in Nature Communications,  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * From more multi-unit projects to fewer basements, a computer simulation shows that multiple building strategies will be necessary to address the country's housing affordability while meeting climate targets * * * By Tyler Irving Adopting the right mix of sustainable construction practices could allow Canada to meet its housing goals - as many as 5.8 million new homes by 2030 - without blowing pas more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Ever the curious and inventive 4-year-old boy, Harold never had much to say, but that was the point. As long as he could imagine it, any challenge could be overcome with the simple stroke of his trusty purple crayon, which he did several times over the course of seven books in Crockett Johnson's popular children's book series launched by "Harold and the Purple Crayon." It's an ode to creativity th more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: Since Biosphere 2 opened to visitors in 1991, more than half a million K-12 students have explored the three-acre, glass-enclosed research facility that mimics Earth's ecosystems. Now, the next half-million K-12 visitors will experience the University of Arizona facility with the help of a new smartphone app designed specifically for visiting school groups. The new Biosphere 2 K-12 app is available more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: A new two-stage method, published in Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, explained how engineers can develop computer models that simulate the structural behaviour, which can be used to quantify damage that might exist on real structures. Many structures such as buildings, bridges, and offshore wind turbines are supported on foundation piles, which connect the structure to the ground a more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * New maps could help planners in urban areas better prepare for flooding * * * As climate change causes storms to intensify, new tools are needed to map where flooding occurs in under-studied areas. A new mapping tool from North Carolina State University uses machine learning and open-source satellite imagery to model flooding in urban environments. The new model could create  more PR

NEWPORT, England, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: A new report has demonstrated the UK sheep industry's positive role in sustainable agriculture and identified what more can be done to boost the sector. The report was published by the National Sheep Association (NSA) and produced in association with Harper Adams University's School of Sustainable Food and Farming. Titled 'UK sheep farming and the sustainability agenda: A review of the evidence and ways to  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy findings reveal there is a rise in "union-curious" employees in the U.S. * * * A new report from the University of California San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy reveals significant changes in support for labor unions among U.S. workers. The report, published by the Economics Policy Institute, delves into the evo more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Elisa Smith Our communities must combat climate change and nature loss, and prepare more for changing climates. A groundbreaking research paper led by Heather Tallis, a Senior Fellow with the university's Center for Coastal Climate Resilience (CCCR), presents a comprehensive framework for integrating nature into policy-making to help make that happen. The study, "Mainstream more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: New Mexico State University sits approximately 40 miles from the United States border, one crossing point located in El Paso, Texas, where migrants travel from around the world after extensive journeys in pursuit of a new life. NMSU students and students all around the country have the opportunity to conduct firsthand research on immigration policy and understand migrant experiences with th more PR

SINGAPORE, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release: Two research centres at the National University of Singapore Faculty of Law (NUS Law), join forces with McGill University's Institute for Air and Space Law to co-organise a two-day conference on emerging legal and policy issues around air and space navigation from 1-2 August 2024. The conference, titled "New Horizons in Air and Space Law: Treaties, Technologies, and Tomorrow's Challenges", is  more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: By Joy Vann A luncheon was held for all Old Dominion University Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) participants on July 22 at the new Ellmer College of Health Sciences building, a cornerstone of Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University. The program is sponsored by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the departments of chemistry, computer science, cybersecurity more PR

OSHAWA, Ontario, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * Award recognizes Ontario Tech's involvement as lead academic institution on the creation of Canada's first home-grown all-electric vehicle * * * Ontario Tech University's Advanced Digital Design, Manufacturing, and Metrology Laboratories (AD2MLabs) have won the prestigious Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) (York Chapter) Engineering Research Project of the Year award for its work on Pr more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Yihan Shao, an associate professor of chemistry at the University of Oklahoma, has received a Maximizing Investigators' Research Award from the National Institutes of Health to develop computer modeling tools for studying the enzymes critical for CRISPR gene editing and biomedical imaging tools for cancer tumors. CRISPR, which stands for Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats,  more PR

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- Oregon State University issued the following news: Oregon State University-led efforts focused on microfluidic technology for semiconductors and mass timber design and manufacturing each have received $500,000 awards from the White House. In Oct. 2023, the White House, through the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration, announced the designation of 31 Tech Hubs, including the two led by Oregon State. The $500,000 Consortium Acce more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Cheng-Chia "Fred" Wu joins forces with Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and Children's National Brain Tumor Institute to help children with cancer. * * * By John Pastor A physician-scientist who treats brain tumors in children has joined Virginia Tech to lead focused ultrasound cancer research. Cheng-Chia "Fred" Wu will advance the use of low-intensit more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * A new AI protocol bypasses genomic sequencing and promises access and equity in cancer care * * * A new generation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to allow rapid, low-cost detection of clinically actionable genomic alterations directly from tumor biopsy slides has been developed by a team led by engineers and medical researchers at University of California Sa more PR

GUILFORD, England, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Professor Christine Rollier has been awarded a Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Palmes Academiques, a 200-year-old award introduced by Napoleon I, recognising the significant contributions of French academics to the education and research sector. Appointed by decree of the French Prime Minister, on the proposal of the Minister of National Education, Professor Rollier from the University of Surre more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Katherine Lybarger SAVANNAH -- Mercer University School of Medicine professor Raghavan Chinnadurai, Ph.D., has been awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to research the characteristics and potency of rare stem cell populations from patients with inflammatory bowel disorders and their devastating complication, perianal fistula. The $387,616 grant was awarded by the National Institute of more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: Bruce Svare, professor emeritus of psychology and neuroscience at UAlbany, recently completed a five-month stay in Southeast Asia where he was working to improve the field of psychology and mental health services as part of his third visit to the region funded by a Fulbright Scholar Award. Svare visited Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, which have some of the lowest levels of mental  more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: * * * By Kelsey Kendall Four faculty members from Old Dominion University, three from the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies and one from Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University, were named Provost's Fellows for 2024-25. The Provost's Fellows support the University by sharing their expertise to help enhance efforts and strategies in specific areas, working more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Julie Begum, Joanne Hannaford, Peter Heathcote and Padmavati Ramachandran received honorary fellowships and degrees as part of our summer graduation ceremonies. * * * The honorary degrees recognise the awardees' invaluable contributions to biochemistry, digital technology, advocacy for our East End communities, and new initiatives to treat psychosis. President and Principal, Professor Colin more PR

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- Saint Mary's University issued the following news release: A collaborative research team led by Saint Mary's University researchers Carla Crossman, PhD candidate and Dr. Tim Frasier, professor of Biology and Forensic Science, has just published a peer-reviewed paper in the Royal Society Open Science on the effects of inbreeding on reproduction in the endangered North Atlantic right whale. The population of North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glaciali more PR

BRONX, New York, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: Students in Fordham Law School's Rule of Law Clinic had an important hand in drafting legislation introduced in the New York State Senate to reform the state's gubernatorial succession policies. The legislation is the latest progress in the Clinic's work over three semesters to develop and advocate for succession reforms. Clinic students have written four reports, published op-eds, met with lawmaker more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Study finds trust between patient and provider is key--and is a two-way street * * * Rural Americans have higher rates of lung, colorectal and cervical cancers and higher cancer death rates overall compared to their metropolitan counterparts. They also have lower access to cancer screening, treatment and specialty care, are less likely to have access to reliable transporta more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news: By Tiffany Lee, Research and Economic Development A University of Nebraska-Lincoln research team has received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance work on an innovative strategy for predicting the performance of corn hybrids in new environments. The work is an important step toward commercializing new crop varieties that produce better results than today's standard. Pla more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release on July 31, 2024: Researchers at the University of Minnesota are partnering with scientists across the country to propose a plan that could safeguard Earth's endangered biodiversity through storage on the moon at extremely low temperatures. Published today in BioScience, the study led by the Smithsonian Institution outlines a roadmap for the creation of a lunar biorepository. The paper pro more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: A study published in Nature reveals the functional relevance of tumor-neuron interactions that regulate the growth of ependymoma brain tumors. The study, conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, highlights how neuronal signaling, modifications in DNA-associated proteins and developmental programs are intertwined to drive malignancy in brain cancer more PR

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: "Hands-on research" is a term often used to describe how college students learn through active participation in laboratory experiments, but one Slippery Rock University student is taking on a project that is even more literal when it comes to the touch of fingertips. Janey Parks, a sophomore mechanical engineering major from New Brighton, is working in the Advanced Manufacturing Lab in SRU's Vinc more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- Johns Hopkins Medicine issued the following news release: A new small study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers and published July 25th in the journal Nature Cardiovascular Research has revealed the impact of obesity on muscle structure in patients having a form of heart failure called heart failure with a preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). According to the Journal of Cardiac Failure, HFpEF represents more than half of all heart failure world-wid more PR

BRIGHTON, England, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Sussex issued the following news release: Musicians are building more financially sustainable careers using subscription platforms like Patreon, according to a new study published today [1st August] offering hope amid the challenges of streaming and copyright theft. A shift towards selling digital forms of art in the pandemic, when artists could not perform, has led to a permanent move for many, with increasingly positive results. Accord more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: By Michael Parker UAlbany junior Alma Kolakji is spending her summer trying to help make rocket fuel more environmentally friendly. She is one of 24 students taking part in the College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering (CNSE) Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP). Born in Damascus, Syria, Kolakji was interested in STEM since her early childhood. Her parents wo more PR

TRIESTE, Italy, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- The International School for Advanced Studies (Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati) issued the following news: Water is an essential constituent of our planet and all living organisms, yet, in many ways, its properties still elude scientists' understanding. To explain some of its many anomalies, researchers hypothesized decades ago that two liquid phases characterized by different densities may coexist below the freezing temperature at which wate more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: A new 3D printing method developed by engineers at the University of California San Diego is so simple that it uses a polymer ink and salt water solution to create solid structures. The work, published in Nature Communications, has the potential to make materials manufacturing more sustainable and environmentally friendly. The process uses a liquid polymer solution known as poly(N- more PR

LAREDO, Texas, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) College of Education assistant professor of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Heriberto Godina recently presented research at the 31st International Conference on Learning at Utrecht University in Utrecht, the Netherlands. His presentation, "Empowering Teacher Candidates of Mexican Descent: Adjusting Artifi more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * UTSW study shows that modifying, deleting, or degrading a protein called ZFP574 reduces division of malignant B cells in lab * * * Targeting a protein called ZFP574 suppressed leukemia in a mouse model of the disease, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers showed in a new study. Their findings, published in PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences),  more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * W&M researchers conducted a semester-long study to evaluate the effectiveness of an AI assistant in a computer programming course. * * * By Laura Grove Multitasking robots collaborate with humans in large warehouses, and chatbots respond to queries on banking websites. Artificial intelligence assistants even sort documents for law firms. William & Mary Assistant Professor of Computer Science Janice  more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: As the Olympics draw inspiration and wonder into how athletes manage to achieve such a high level of success and skill, a new podcast series is serving up useful insights into what it takes to optimise performance in sports. Created by University of South Australia sports scientists, the podcast - The Experts Behind the Athletes - Unpacking the Science of High Performance - is a five-pa more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Datasets that are too small may lead researchers to overlook relationships between the brain and behavior, a new study finds. * * * By Mallory Locklear When designing machine learning models, researchers first train the models to recognize data patterns and then test their effectiveness. But if the datasets used to train and test aren't sufficiently large, models may appear to be less capable than th more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Logan Lowery Three Florida State University researchers have been named fellows of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL). Professor of Nursing Lisa Hightow-Weidman, Professor of Physics Stephen Hill and Professor of Physics Laura Reina are all a part of this year's class that will be inducted during the Annual Meeting of the Academy to be held in Orlando on Friday, No more PR

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- Oregon State University issued the following news: Oregon State University researchers have made the first scientific confirmation in Puget Sound of two distinct shark species, one of them critically endangered. The presence of the broadnose sevengill shark and endangered soupfin shark in the sound, the southern portion of the Salish Sea, may indicate changes in what biologists in OSU's Big Fish Lab describe as an economically, culturally and ecologically  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * The team, which has advanced to the final stage of a national competition, is testing a polymer foam filter system that would allow oil spill response vessels to treat contaminated water on board * * * By Selah Katona A research team from the University of Toronto has advanced to the final stage of a national competition that seeks to develop better ways to protect Canada from the devastating ef more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: By Mike Nolan Outdoor air pollution was estimated to cause 4.2 million premature deaths worldwide per year as of 2019. This is largely due to exposure to particulate matter (PM), a combination of tiny solid particles and liquid droplets in the air that can travel deep into the respiratory system and cause serious health problems. PM2.5 -- PM less than 2.5 microns in diameter - more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: By Erin Frick Thunderstorms are among the severe weather events increasing in intensity and frequency due to climate change, with direct impacts on public health. The trend is a particular concern in New York State, where more than 30% of all severe weather events in the last 20 years were thunderstorms. People with respiratory disorders are especially at risk, due to thunder more PR

KOLN, Germany, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * The results of the new study could have significant implications for understanding diabetes / publication in 'Molecular Metabolism' * * * Researchers from the University of Cologne have revealed a mechanism protecting pancreatic B-cells, which are crucial for insulin production from inflammatory cell death. The study investigated the role of receptor-interacting protein kinase 1 (RIPK1) in re more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: The University of Queensland-led and developed COVID-19 Risk Calculator has been updated to determine a person's risk of developing long COVID. Developed in conjunction with scientists, clinicians and researchers from Flinders University, QUT, the University of Sydney and the Immunisation Coalition, the online calculator provides a personalised risk assessment of developing long COVID 6 months after more PR

HOBART, Australia, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news release: In May this year, the world marvelled at stunning auroras lighting up the night sky. But while social media feeds filled with images of green, pink, and purple skies, scientists were on high alert, protecting the technology that allows us to share these wonders. The solar storms behind these displays posed significant threats to satellites and power grids, leading to potentially costly consequen more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Washington's School of Medicine issued the following Q&A on Aug. 1, 2024, with affiliate professor Eric Larson: * * * Q&A: Dr. Eric Larson, a coauthor of The Lancet report, talks about 'modifiable' risk and the panel's decision-making process. * * * A high-profile report today identifies vision loss and high cholesterol as health conditions that can heighten risk of developing dementia. These two additions bring to 14 the number of co more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Researchers capture the first 3-D images of the structure of a key muscle receptor, setting the stage for possible future treatments for muscular disorders * * * The connections between the nervous system and muscles develop differently across the kingdom of life. It takes newborn humans roughly a year to develop the proper muscular systems that support the ability to walk, more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Professor Lisa Kervin and Dr Nana Wang receive prestigious research grants * * * Two outstanding University of Wollongong (UOW) researchers will be able to take their work to new heights after securing highly coveted Australian Research Council Future Fellowships. Professor Lisa Kervin (pictured) and Dr Nana Wang were among the 100 new Future Fellows from around the country chosen more PR

PERTH, Australia, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- Curtin University issued the following news release: In a world-first study, updates to the phone and web-based app HeadCheck will help researchers better understand head injuries and improve treatment for the hundreds of thousands of Australians who suffer a concussion each year. The groundbreaking Australian Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (AUS-mTBI) study will see thousands of volunteers from across the country who have had a recent concussion have the optio more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: University of Queensland research shows child maltreatment cases decreased in socially disadvantaged communities that participated in positive parenting programs. Professor Matt Sanders from UQ's Parenting and Family Support Centre and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course (Life Course Centre) led the study, which involved delivering parenting programs to more  more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- New York University Tandon School of Engineering issued the following news release: A research team led by Institute Professor Claudio Silva and the Visualization Imaging and Data Analytics Research Center (VIDA) at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering is creating an open-source platform that aims to make complex urban data more accessible and usable, potentially leading to smarter, more sustainable cities. The project, called OSCUR (Open-Source Cyberinfr more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: More than half of Australian residents living in a large city would be open to forgoing their metropolitan lifestyles and moving to a smaller area in search of more affordable housing and better conditions for raising children. A study by the University of South Australia found 53% of people living in large cities (population of more than 100,000) would be willing to move to a mid-sized more PR

HUNTINGTON, Indiana, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- Huntington University issued the following news release: Dr. Jeffrey B. Webb, professor of history at Huntington University, has published a book-length academic study of conspiracy theories through Bloomsbury Academic as part of its popular Contemporary World Issues series. Titled Conspiracy Theories: A Reference Handbook, the book addresses problems and controversies surrounding conspiracy belief in the United States and throughout the world. Key porti more PR

LONDON, Ontario, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Jennifer Le Tran explores the world and gains new skills * * * By Emma Hyett Fourth-year biology student Jennifer Le Tran is making the most of her summer, conducting hands-on research about the Philippines - in Liverpool, England. Tran is researching vegetation patterns along the banks of tropical rivers in the Philippines, collaborating with Richard Boothroyd, a professor at the University of Liverpoo more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Some of the world's leading experts on dengue, including those responding to the current dengue crisis and those developing vaccines and other countermeasures to fight the disease, will participate in an international dengue summit Aug. 7 through 9 at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, N.Y. The summit comes at a time when dengue cases have soared worldw more PR