WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, Aug. 27 (TNSres) -- The Marine Biological Laboratory, an affiliate of the University of Chicago, issued the following news on Aug. 26, 2024: By Diana Kenney Few animals are as endearingly weird as tardigrades, also known as water bears - eight-legged, microscopic creatures that have gained somewhat of a cult fan base at the MBL and elsewhere. Tardigrades are famously resilient, able to survive conditions of extreme temperature, radiation, desiccation, or pressure by shrinking, suspending their metabolism, and enter more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 27 (TNSres) -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news on Aug. 26, 2024: A clinical trial funded by the National MS Society showed that a novel virtual physical therapy program focused on appropriate walking aid selection, fit and training on walking aid use could reduce fall rate and increase physical activity in people with MS. Background: Falls are common in people with MS and may be due to challenges with muscle weakness, balance, and coordination. Walking aids (such as canes, crutches, or walkers) more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 27 (TNSres) -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release: American families are suffering from the impact of inflation--the rising cost of basic necessities and discretionary spending alike forces tough choices. Many families are experiencing these difficulties in their back-to-school shopping. A new study from National Taxpayers Union (NTU) warns that this problem will only increase if increased tariffs are imposed. Many of the low-cost goods (pens, pencils, etc.) and high-priced items (clothin more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSres) -- The Center for Economic and Policy Research issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2024: * * * Despite record low unemployment and poverty rates, African Americans still face broad economic insecurity amidst ongoing inequality * * * A new brief (https://cepr.net/report/the-best-black-economy-in-generations-and-why-it-isnt-enough/) from the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies and the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) documents that as Black Americans experience record-breaking e more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSres) -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research on Aug. 26, 2024: * * * Interactive Map: States Should Continue Enacting and Expanding Child Tax Credits and Earned Income Tax Credits By Samantha Waxman, Joanna Lefebvre and Sonali Master Fourteen states plus the District of Columbia have enacted a child tax credit, and 31 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have enacted their own version of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). State child tax credits and EITCs more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSres) -- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation issued the following news release: * * * China May Soon Be the Top AI Innovator in the World * * * China's relentless drive and strategic investments in artificial intelligence (AI) indicate that it is only a matter of time before it matches or surpasses the United States' capabilities in the field, according to a new report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the leading think tank for science and technology policy. "The narr more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 27 (TNSres) -- The Goldwater Institute issued the following commentary on Aug. 26, 2024: * * * University of Kentucky Ditches DEI in Latest Victory Over Discriminatory Regime By Tim Minella In yet another victory in the battle to dismantle discriminatory "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) initiatives at public colleges and universities, the University of Kentucky (UK) last week announced the closure of its DEI programs. The announcement came amid significant public scrutiny over the state's higher education bure more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 27 (TNSres) -- The Illinois Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * As most Illinois students head back to school, reports show students are still struggling to meet grade-level standards in core subjects five years after the pandemic. * * * As most Illinois students head back to school, reports show students are still struggling to meet grade-level standards in core subjects five years after the pandemic. Third graders' struggles to read are especially alarming. Without that skill their ability to more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSres) -- The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living issued the following news release: In case you missed it, the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), released a report last week that revealed a worsening crisis around the ability of seniors and individuals with disabilities to access the long term and post-acute care they need. The data from the new report underscores the severity of what nursing home providers have been sounding the ala more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, Aug. 27 (TNSres) -- The National Center for Atmospheric Research issued the following news release: * * * NSF NCAR scientists contribute to section on Global Climate * * * Greenhouse gas concentrations, the global temperature across land and the ocean, global sea level, and ocean heat content all reached record highs in 2023, according to the 34th annual State of the Climate report. The international annual review of the world's climate, led by scientists from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 27 (TNSres) -- KFF, an organization that says it focuses on health policy, issued the following news release: * * * A Quarter of Practicing Physicians Did Not Participate in Any Marketplace Plans in 2021 * * * A KFF analysis of physician networks in the Affordable Care Act's Marketplace plans finds wide variations in the share of local practicing physicians who participate, with the least costly plans generally having a smaller share of physicians than more expensive plans. The analysis examines the breadth  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 27 (TNSres) -- The National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2024: * * * Using a sample of 49 American cities, both violent and property crime declined substantially in the first half of 2024 (January 1-June 30) compared with the same period in 2023. * * * Compared with the first six months of 2023, crime declined substantially in the first half of 2024, including declines of more than 22 percent in homicide, motor vehicle theft, and burglary, accordin more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 27 (TNSres) -- The National Pest Management Association issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2024: * * * National Pest Management Association warns of increased vector pest activity from extreme, erratic weather patterns * * * The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has released its bi-annual Vector Sectors(TM) list, identifying U.S. cities most likely to face disease-carrying pest surges this fall. With weather patterns across the country ranging from extreme heat and drought to unprecedented rainfa more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 27 (TNSres) -- The American Feed Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * * The AFIA released its "Our Industry, Our Promise," report, offering a detailed overview of the U.S. animal feed and pet food industry's contributions to both the national and global economies, while highlighting the operational challenges facing manufacturers. * The report outlines AFIA's initiatives to modernize federal regulations, enhance food safety and protect both animal and human health through proactive measures more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 27 (TNSres) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2024: A coalition of immigrants' rights groups including Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, the ACLU, the ACLU of Louisiana, Immigration Services & Legal Advocacy, and the National Immigration Project today released a new report documenting widespread abuse and inhumane treatment at nine immigration detention facilities across Louisiana. Given the scope and severity of these findings, the participating organiza more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSres) -- The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights issued the following news release: NEW ORLEANS, August 26 -- A coalition of immigrants' rights groups including Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, the ACLU, the ACLU of Louisiana, Immigration Services & Legal Advocacy, and the National Immigration Project today released a new report documenting widespread abuse and inhumane treatment at nine immigration detention facilities across Louisiana. Given the scope and severity of these findings, the participating organizations call for a more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: Women diagnosed with breast cancer who had regular screening mammograms every year were less likely to have late-stage cancer and had higher overall survival than those who received screening every other year or less often, according to new research from the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. "Only about 65% of women over age 40 are screened for breast cancer, and only about more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 27 (TNSres) -- The Scripps Research Institute issued the following news: * * * Using a combination of two protein-mapping methods, Scripps Research scientists uncover novel proteins that could be targeted by future cancer drugs. * * * Fighting cancer effectively often involves stopping cancer cells from multiplying, which requires understanding proteins that the cells rely on to survive. Protein profiling plays a critical role in this process by helping researchers identify proteins--and their specific parts--that more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 27 (TNSres) -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news: The open road beckons with 27 million Americans planning to go RVing this fall and 7.3 million hitting the road over Labor Day weekend alone. The destination of choice for these RV travelers is the journey itself with 65% saying they are planning a road trip. In a significant shift, RV camping has overtaken rental properties as the preferred accommodation for Labor Day vacationers, according to the latest Fall Travel Intentions survey conducted by Ca more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 27 (TNSres) -- The Aluminum Association issued the following news release: * * * 25% Tariffs on Select Aluminum Products Will Support Regional Investment, Clean Aluminum Production * * * The Aluminum Association applauded a plan announced today by the Canadian government to impose a 25% tariff (or "surtax") on certain aluminum and aluminum products imported from China. Pending a public review and comment period, the tariffs are slated to be implemented by October 15. The move is consistent with long-time calls by t more PR