NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: By Jonah Grinkewitz A survey of Hampton Roads residents shows some evidence that President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race may not have been a boon for Democrats' chances of victory in this November's election. Identification with major political parties has also dipped since 2020 and winning over independent voters could prove crucial for Virginia's election outcomes. Tho more PR

BATHURST, Australia, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news on Sept. 3, 2024: * * * Come and see Charles Sturt's researchers, academics and students to hear about the latest in education, research and innovation in the agricultural industries. * Charles Sturt to feature research and innovation at Henty Machinery Field Days * The University will showcase initiatives from the Global Digital Farm, Feedlot of the Future, Drought Hub, Cool Soil Initiative, AIC more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * City St George's-led Born in Covid Year - Core Lockdown Effects (BICYCLE) study will investigate whether being born-in-lockdown affects later language and cognition * * * By George Wigmore Researchers have launched a new project looking at the effects of COVID lockdowns on children's talking and thinking skills. Led by Professors Nicola Botting and Lucy Henry from the Centre for Lan more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * * Partnership could provide transformation blueprint for manufacturing companies looking to enhance productivity through digitisation * Drawing on rapidly advancing research, digitisation will revolutionise operational efficiency and responsiveness at Protaform, giving it a competitive edge * Innovating UK manufacturing helps to keep supply chains in the UK and reduce carbon footprints. * * * Aston U more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * * Dr Jean-Baptiste R. G. Souppez appointed as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Sailing Technology * The journal publishes leading peer-reviewed research ranging from racing yachts to wind-assisted ships * The Journal of Sailing Technology is published and sponsored by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) * * * An Aston University researcher has been named as the new editor-in more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * * Light used to detect and classify cancer cells in dried blood samples * The study's findings had a 90% accuracy rate of both early diagnosis and classification of cancer * Has potential for revolutionising cancer diagnosis, early detection and monitoring. * * * An Aston University researcher has used light to develop the first step towards a quicker, cheaper and less painful technique to detect can more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Michigan and collaborating institutions have discovered that inflammation in the gut leaves long-term marks on intestinal stem cells (ISCs) that reduce their ability to heal the intestine, even after inflammation has receded. This is important because it affects ISCs' response to future challenges. The study appeared in Cell Stem Cell. "We s more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * * Sam's Big Scoot, organised by the charity Sam's Superheroes Foundation, will raise money to research febrile infection-related epilepsy syndrome (FIRES) * Aston University hosts the UK's first funded research project into FIRES, led by Dr Sukhvir Wright * The kick scooting challenge will go from the Aston University campus to Derby on 20 September 2024, in memory of Sam Liew who died from FIRES * *  more PR

SALISBURY, North Carolina, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Catawba College issued the following news: According to a survey conducted by Catawba College and YouGov, 75 percent of North Carolinians are 'very' or 'somewhat' confident that their vote will be accurately counted in their county in 2024's general election, while 71 percent are 'very' or 'somewhat' confident in the integrity of the 2024 election in North Carolina. But respondents are concerned about voters' safety in casting their ballots: 48 pe more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Cedarville University issued the following news: By Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations Drawing from her personal journey and that of her daughter, Cedarville University graduate Alyson Punzi has written a book, "He Always Hears," with the hope of teaching young children the value and importance of lament. The book is scheduled for release by Crossway in April and is focused on teaching children how to talk to God in times of hurt and los more PR

PERTH, Australia, Sept. 3 (TNSres) -- Curtin University issued the following news release: Groundbreaking spacecraft technology, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand yet powerful enough to drive small satellite missions, has been crowned the Griffith Hack Overall Winner at the 2024 Curtinnovation Awards. The miniature spacecraft thruster, known as MiniJet, was developed by mechanical engineer Daniel Turner from Curtin's School of Earth and Planetary Sciences and is the first Australian more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Queen Mary University of London's Digital Environment Research Institute (DERI) has joined forces with the Directorate of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI) in Sierra Leone to tackle the pressing issue of climate change. * * * DERI and DSTI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the application of data science and machine learning to predict and mitigate the impacts of more PR

THUNDER BAY, Ontario, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- NOSM University issued the following news release: The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) is thrilled to welcome Dr. Joseph LeBlanc, PhD, as the organization's new Vice-President, Social Accountability. Dr. LeBlanc is the Associate Dean, Equity and Inclusion and Assistant Professor, Indigenous Health at NOSM University, roles that he will continue to hold concurrently with his work at AFMC. He is a lifelong Northern Ontarian and mem more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Drexel University issued the following news release: * * * Led by researchers from Drexel University's A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, new research shows need for better messaging on prenatal fish consumption. * * * The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that pregnant people eat at least two to three servings (about eight to 12 ounces) of a variety of se more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- St. Francis Xavier University issued the following news: Dr. Laura Estill, a StFX English professor and Canada Research Chair in Digital Humanities, has been appointed to the Royal Society of Canada College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists, an honour recognizing her outstanding work. The seven-year appointment celebrates exceptional accomplishment and an emerging generation of Canadian intellectual leadership, with members receiving their Ph more PR

FALMOUTH, England, Sept. 3 (TNSres) -- Falmouth University issued the following news: Lecturer Dr Simon A. Clarke is set to release his book, Life Itself: Photography and South Africa, published by Reaktion Books. The book charts the photographic history of South Africa from colonialism to democracy, showcasing images from early European photographers through to modern work by the country's young photographers. Simon's research and archive of African artefacts and photographs are also feature more PR

VICTORIA, Australia, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Federation University Australia issued the following news release: Federation University Australia is strengthening its capability to support the renewable energy industry in Gippsland with the expansion of its Asia Pacific Renewable Energy Training Centre (APRETC) to Eastern Victoria. It comes as energy experts converge on the region this week for the Gippsland New Energy Conference in Traralgon to explore the latest innovations in renewable industries more PR

PULLMAN, Washington, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Washington State University issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded Washington State University grant funding of $4.8 million for hydrogen fuel research. One of the grants will also build a heavy-duty hydrogen fueling station on the Pullman campus. WSU professors Jacob Leachman and Konstantin Matveev are leading a $3 million HYPER-Flow grant which aims to create the world's first continuous liquid hydrogen flow loop  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of New South Wales Kirby Institute issued the following news release: * * * The latest data on HIV diagnoses in Australia has confirmed a long-term trend. * * * Over the last decade, HIV diagnoses in Australia have continued to follow a downward trend, according to new data released today by the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney. While there were 722 new HIV diagnoses reported nationally in 2023 - up from 553 in 2022 - the researchers still more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Charalampos Sampalis explores all that MIT Open Learning has to offer while growing his career in Athens, Greece. * * * By Lauren Rebecca Thacker, MIT Open Learning Charalampos (Haris) Sampalis was well established in his career as a product manager at a telecommunications company in Greece. Yet, as someone who enjoys learning, he was on a mission to acquire more knowled more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Idaho State University issued the following news: The next generation of biomedical scientists from Idaho State University will be getting a helping hand from the National Institutes of Health. Thanks to a five-year, $1.7 million grant from the NIH's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, students will be eligible for up to $7,000 in scholarships over four years and other support through the ISU Bridges to Research Careers (BRC) program. U more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: IU McKinney School of Law hosted 16 members of the Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity during the 2024 Summer Institute. The program was directed by Patricia K. Kinney, J.D. '02, IU McKinney assistant dean of diversity and inclusion; and Chasity Thompson Osborn, J.D. '02, director of attorney learning and development at Taft. This summer marked the 10th tim more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Kingston University London issued the following news: With the summer transfer window about to slam shut, football clubs worldwide have been looking for an advantage when searching for the next football superstar. An innovative app, developed with input from Kingston University, is helping identify aspiring athletes with the assistance of artificial intelligence. The aiScout app is the world's first fully-automated platform for the discovery and development more PR

KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Kutztown University issued the following news release: Kutztown University's Department of Physical Sciences has been awarded a five-year, $375,000 grant from NASA for its Here to Observe (H2O) program. The H2O Program gives undergraduate students the opportunity to observe and interact with NASA Planetary Science Division teams, with the goal of inspiring historically marginalized groups to be part of the STEM workforce. This program gives undergrad more PR

LANCASTER, England, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Lancaster University issued the following news: Women in the North of England die earlier and are more likely to live in poverty than women in other regions of the country according to research co-authored by Lancaster University. The report 'Woman of the North: Inequality, health and work' finds that women in the North have lower healthy life expectancy, fewer qualifications, worse mental health, and are more likely to suffer domestic violence or to end more PR

LANCASTER, England, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Lancaster University issued the following news: Five million people a year are affected by floods and droughts in the UK, with the number and the cost of damage set to increase in the coming years due to climate change. However, scientists find predicting their location and measuring their intensity and impact a significant challenge. A new research infrastructure launched today with pound sterling38 million in UK funding will advance our understanding  more PR

LEEDS, England, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Leeds Beckett University issued the following news: Alzheimer's Society has announced that it will be investing pound sterling9million into funding three new Doctoral Training Centres designed to support and nurture dementia researchers at the start of their career. A move which is essential to progressing much-needed dementia research. Currently only one in five dementia PhD students go on to stay in dementia research often due to underfunding and the chall more PR

LEEDS, England, Sept. 3 (TNSres) -- Leeds Trinity University issued the following news: Children involved in the Youth Justice System and in alternate and specialist provision schools are more likely to continue with their education after the age of 16 if they receive pro-educational messaging and encouragement from their immediate networks, suggests a study carried out by Leeds Trinity University academics. The research, published in the Youth Justice Journal, was overseen by Andi Brierley,  more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: Andrew Peck, a cyber resilience PhD researcher at Loughborough University who, prior to joining the institute, had a career delivering IT solutions to big industry, healthcare and government, shares his thoughts on the ongoing Transport for London (TfL) cyber security incident. "There is a lot of commentary on the ongoing cyber incident involving TfL, in part because everyone with a TfL accoun more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Article Summary * Miller School of Medicine orthopaedic researchers have a long working relationship with the Steadman Philippon Research Institute and shared their regenerative medicine, orthopaedics and cancer research at the Vail Scientific Summit. * Dr. Thomas Best, the Miller School's vice chair of research in orthopaedics, spoke about personalized medicine for osteoa more PR

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: The summer after the first year of college is difficult for many students. Few internships or jobs are available for students with only one year of schooling completed. Travis Walker, Ph.D., associate professor in the South Dakota Mines Karen M. Swindler Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE), is determined to change that. Thanks to seed money from  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 3 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Mechatronics combines electrical and mechanical engineering, but above all else it's about design. * * * By Anne Wilson, Department of Mechanical Engineering The field of mechatronics is multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary, occupying the intersection of mechanical systems, electronics, controls, and computer science. Mechatronics engineers work in a variety of indust more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 30 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Researchers developed an easy-to-use tool that enables an AI practitioner to find data that suits the purpose of their model, which could improve accuracy and reduce bias. * * * By Adam Zewe, MIT News In order to train more powerful large language models, researchers use vast dataset collections that blend diverse data from thousands of web sources. But as these datase more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: A distinguished Mississippi State postdoctoral research associate renowned for her groundbreaking work in wetlands ecology is being recognized by the Society of Wetland Scientists with two major honors. Tatiana Lobato de Magalhaes will receive the 2024 SWS International Fellow Award and the 2024 SWS Presidential Service Award at the organization's annual meeting in Taiwan this November. The Int more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Project is developing 3D printed living ears to treat patients with congenital ear deformity * * * University of Wollongong researcher Distinguished Professor Gordon Wallace and his collaborator ear, nose and throat surgeon Associate Professor Payal Mukherjee, have been named winners at the 2024 India Australia Business and Community Alliance Awards (IABCA) in Canberra, receiving  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: It is believed that there are broad and active dialogues between the nervous system and metabolic tissues and organs. The neural sensing and regulation of metabolism, a process called neuromodulation, plays a significant role in physiological processes. This area of research is the focus of Dr. Qiancheng Zhao, the newest McNair Scholar at Baylor College of Medicine. Established by The Robert and Jani more PR

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Saskatchewan issued the following news release: Everybody ages - but new research at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is exploring both how aging damages cells and how that aging might be countered. Dr. Jeff Dong (PhD), an assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology in USask's College of Medicine, is exploring the mechanisms behind how cells in the brain and nervous system are damaged by more PR

UNIVERSITY CITY, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Researchers find that existing FDA-approved medications can target receptor * * * PHILADELPHIA - Sarcoidosis is a rare systemic disease that afflicts an estimated 200,000 people in the US, more often people who are Black and more women than men, particularly when it causes chronic skin disease. It's nicknamed "the great mimicker," because it more PR

UNIVERSITY CITY, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Analysis of over 3,500 participants in clinical trials finds no increased risk of mental health issues among those using the weight loss medication * * * PHILADELPHIA-- Taking the weight loss medication semaglutide did not increase the risk of depressive symptoms, suicidal thoughts, or suicidal behavior in persons without known major mental  more PR

CLAREMONT, California, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Pomona College issued the following news: Under the leadership of Associate Professor Jorge Moreno and Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Francisco Mercado, the Pomona College Department of Physics and Astronomy is administering a $50,000 conference grant from the National Science Foundation. It will support the 23rd annual symposium of the NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellows. The two-day event, held annually before the winter American Astro more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: We need a radical change in the government's spending priorities which reflects how the money spent actually improves people's lives, according to a new report by LSE researchers led by Professor Lord Layard. Value for Money is inspired by Sir Keir Starmer's promise, made when he was leader of the opposition, that "with every pound spent on your be more PR

LAREDO, Texas, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2024: Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $370,347 in grant funding for Texas A&M International University Tuesday, Sept. 3 at the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library Colonnade. Joining Cong. Cuellar were TAMIU president Dr. Pablo Arenaz and members of TAMIU's faculty and administration. This National Science Foundation ( more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: * * * New research led by Professor Robin SB Williams and Dr Erwann Pain from the Department of Biological Sciences at Royal Holloway has identified that decanoic acid mimics changes in the brain during a strict ketogenic diet, to increase the expression of many genes involved in energy metabolism. The ketogenic diet is widely used to treat a range of diseases including epilepsy. Surprising more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: Research led by an academic from Royal Holloway, University of London reveals insights into the interactions between solo customers - including solo diners and solo travellers - and service robots in the UK hospitality sector. A new study has found that UK hotels and restaurants using humanlike service robots can make solo guests feel more comfortable in engaging with these robots by providi more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 3 (TNSres) -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: Recent RMIT research explores the ethics of potential coerced confessions, the reliability and admissibility of such evidence, and whether 'Mr Big' should be phased out of the Australian legal system. Covert police operations, known as 'Mr Big', are still used in Australia despite international and academic scrutiny. 'Mr Big' operations involve undercover police  more PR

LONDON, Ontario, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Richard Kim, professors Emma Duerden and Gordon Osinski recognized as leaders helping to build a better future for Canada * * * By Keri Ferguson Three Western scholars are being recognized for their outstanding achievements and leadership by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). Dr. Richard Kim and professor Gordon Osinski are being inducted as RSC Fellows, and professor Emma Duerden is being inducted more PR

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Saint Mary's University issued the following news release: Saint Mary's University is proud to announce that Dr. Margaret MacDonald, a distinguished scholar in the Department for the Study of Religion, has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. This prestigious recognition highlights Dr. MacDonald's significant contributions to the field of early Christian studies and her pioneering work in the social-scientific interpretation of the letter more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Salk scientists created a mouse model to study relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs), revealing the syndrome impacts the entire body and affects males and females differently * * * In 2014, the International Olympic Committee named a syndrome affecting many of its athletes: relative energy deficiency in sport, or REDs. It's now estimated that more than 40% of prof more PR

ASHLAND, Oregon, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Southern Oregon University issued the following news release: Kelly Szott, an associate professor of sociology at Southern Oregon University, has been awarded a post-doctoral fellowship at New York University's Rory Meyers College of Nursing to study drug use and addiction issues during her sabbatical year at SOU. The fellowship is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Her 12-month fellowship through NYU's Behavioral Sciences Training in Substance Ab more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MIT Theater faculty invite students to draw upon their personal experiences to create evocative set, sound, and lighting designs. * * * By Michelle Luo, MIT Morningside Academy for Design As a mechanical engineering and theater double major, senior Alayo Oloko often finds herself at the western end of MIT's campus in Building W97, where the academic program in theater at  more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, Sept. 3 (TNSres) -- Swansea University issued the following news: Swansea University is to work as part of a collaboration to tackle global climate emissions by exploring a different approach to constructing tall buildings. Researchers from the University will be working with teams from Cardiff University, the University of Exeter and the University of Bath on the pound sterling1.2m UKRI-funded LOCAST (Low-Carbon Structures) project which will look at innovative ways to clean u more PR

LAREDO, Texas, Sept. 4 (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's (TAMIU) College of Education will once again host the annual "Unidos Para Texas" Bilingual Education Conference on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. The Conference focuses on bilingual education and biliteracy while also promoting advocacy for bilingual/multilingual students. The conference offers high-quality profe more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Tulane University issued the following news release: At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, governments and health care centers across the country faced a difficult but important question: Should health care workers be required to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine? It was an economic quandary as much as an ethical one. Vaccine mandates could cause reductions in staff, either from workers missing time due to recovery from the vaccine or from opting  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) researcher Taren Massey-Swindle, Ph.D., and a Louisiana Tech University collaborator have secured a $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to address feeding practices at 80 early childhood care and education sites in Arkansas and Louisiana. Massey-Swindle and Julie Rutledge, Ph.D., from Louisiana more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * The tests could have implications in the auto, tech and insurance industries * * * Artificial intelligence is a key technology for self-driving vehicles. It is used for decision-making, sensing, predictive modeling and other tasks. But how vulnerable are these AI systems to an attack? Ongoing research at the University at Buffalo examines this question, w more PR

IRVINE, California, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Brilliant Future philanthropic campaign now totals $1.9 billion * * * The University of California, Irvine has closed its most successful fundraising year on record, raising $343 million in the 2024 fiscal year as part of its Brilliant Future philanthropic campaign. The campaign now totals $1.9 billion, surpassing 95 percent of its $2 billion goal, making it the larges more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Mike Pena and Emily Cerf Two UC Santa Cruz research projects designed to leverage advanced forms of artificial intelligence to improve how scientists measure and predict the effects of climate change have won funding from a $20 million investment by the National Science Foundation (NSF). A total of 25 projects across the country will receive NSF funding from the Collaborati more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Valley fever cases peak from September to November; drought temporarily dampens these peaks, but leads to bigger surges once rain returns * * * Valley fever is an emerging fungal disease in the western United States that most often causes flu-like symptoms, but can also cause dangerous or even deadly complications. By analyzing data on reported cases of Valley fever in Cal more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: A sweat-powered wearable has the potential to make continuous, personalized health monitoring as effortless as wearing a Band-Aid. Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed an electronic finger wrap that monitors vital chemical levels--such as glucose, vitamins, and even drugs--present in the same fingertip sweat from which it derives its energy. The advan more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Pritzker Molecular Engineering research holds promise for energy-efficient memory * * * By Sarah C.P. Williams Researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have made unexpected progress toward developing a new optical memory that can quickly and energy-efficiently store and access computational data. While studying a complex material composed of manganese,  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Researchers will investigate aggressive prostate cancer from a mechanistic, biomarker and therapeutic perspective, with a goal of accelerating clinical innovation through translational research. * * * The UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center announced today that the UCSF Prostate Cancer Program is the recipient of the National Cancer Instit more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: The University of Hawaii (UH) has reached a milestone in the U.S. Department of Defense funded project that aims to create a living breakwater system to protect coastlines from erosion and create ecosystems where resilient corals and other ocean life can grow and thrive. The project, spearheaded by the Applied Research Laboratory at UH (ARL at UH) in partnership with UH Manoa's School of more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Article Summary * The Miller School is at the forefront of clinical trial decentralization. * Dr. Azizi Seixas says a series of current trials make possible participation from historically underrepresented groups and communities. * These trials are also employing technology like remote participation and data transmission via wearable devices to increase flexibility for pa more PR

MERCED, California, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: By Lorena Anderson Researchers at UC Merced used fruit flies to uncover a cellular process common to many organisms that could dramatically impact the understanding of cancer and aging. Department of Molecular and Cell Biology Professor Fred Wolf, then-graduate student Sammy Villa and Genentech Vice President and Senior Fellow in Physiological Chemistry and Research Biology Vishva Dixit, dis more PR

NORWICH, England, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: Prof Gerard Parr from UEA's School of Computing Sciences has been invited onto a prestigious UK Government Committee which identifies priorities for research and early career science training funding in the ICT sector. As Professor of Telecommunications Engineering in the School of Computing Sciences at UEA in Norwich, Gerard has been appointed to be Deputy Chair of the ICT Strategic Advisory Team of more PR

MIDLOTHIAN, Scotland, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Edinburgh's Roslin Institute issued the following news: * * * Study reveals Ethiopia's unique ecological impact on indigenous chicken gut microbiomes, highlighting key insights for global poultry farming. * * * A team of Roslin Institute and the Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH) researchers has studied the relationships between altitude, environment and the gut microbiomes of indigenous village chickens in Et more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: To expand its efforts in understanding and addressing the long-term health and social impacts of the devastating Maui wildfires, the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study (MauiWES) has just received an additional $2.3 million in funding from the State of Hawaii. This funding boost will allow the study to increase its participant base to 2,000 individuals, with a focus on including children and fi more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The COVID-19 pandemic has been especially hard on individuals with disabilities. New research from the University of Kansas shows that this population is also experiencing long COVID at significantly higher rates than the general population, which exacerbates existing barriers to accessing care. Researchers from KU's Institute for Health and Disability Policy Studies at the KU Life Span Institute and the  more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: University of Liverpool researchers have published the first ever peer-reviewed study of workers using foodbanks in the UK. The study, published in the Journal of Poverty and Social Justice, found that the primary reason for workers turning to emergency and community food support is the poor quality of available employment. The research by the University's Professor Lydia Hayes and Feeding L more PR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miami Herbert Business School issued the following news: * * * University of Miami economists assess the factors that cause food prices to fluctuate, while noting that government policies to reduce food costs likely have little impact. * * * By Michael R. Malone The latest consumer inflation report indicates that grocery prices have stabilized, yet the perception of high food costs lingers for many. David Andolfatto, pro more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * 11 projects, representing all nine UNL colleges, funded through initiative * * * Bold, audacious research ideas that will improve the lives of current and future generations of Nebraskans have been funded through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Grand Challenges Catalyst Competition. Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett and Sherri Jones, interim vice chancellor for research and innovation, announc more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * A new myth busting study is being launched, which aims to dispel the belief that people from African, Caribbean and Asian communities are unable to float in water. * * * The damaging narrative that people from Black and Asian communities have heavy bones are therefore less buoyant than people from white communities has led to a belief that men, women and children from these communities eith more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: Long term relief is within reach for people with the debilitating autoimmune disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), after an $11.5 million grant was awarded to a University of Queensland-led team. Professor Ranjeny Thomas AM from UQ's Frazer Institute received the funding as part of the Federal Government's Frontier Health and Medical Research initiative, which will allow the Reset Rheumatoid Arthriti more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: The University of Queensland has launched a $45 million research initiative to position Australia as a global leader in quantum biotechnology, and tackle some of the world's biggest challenges. The ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology (QUBIC) brings together quantum technologies with life sciences, paving the way for advancements in health, energy and agriculture. Led by Professor War more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: University of Queensland research has revealed that informing tourists visiting the Great Barrier Reef about climate impact doesn't negatively affect their experience and can help encourage climate action. The researchers surveyed 656 reef visitors about their experiences and behaviours during boat trips. Dr Yolanda Waters from UQ's School of the Environment said the results showed information on  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: University of Richmond art professor Sandy Williams IV has been named a 2024 Joan Mitchell Fellow for their work in socially engaged sculpture and performance art. The Joan Mitchell Fellowship is awarded to artists working in the fields of painting and sculpture. One of only 15 recipients nationally, Williams will receive $60,000 over the next five years in addition to support for their career more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: Fitbit, Apple Watch or Oura ring, wearable technology is in high demand among the health conscious. But beyond measuring heart rates and blood pressure, could fitness trackers be used to test for and effectively screen for disease? A new University of South Australia study reveals that wearable activity trackers show promise in detecting early signals of disease - particularly atrial f more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Sept. 3 (TNSres) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: Immersive virtual reality could open up a whole new world for people with intellectual disability, enabling them to learn practical life skills much faster without relying on caregivers, according to a new study. Australian researchers compared the effectiveness of immersive VR headsets and non-immersive virtual environments to teach 36 adults with an intellectual disability how to sep more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: Researchers at the University of Southampton are on the cusp of curing sight loss in children with albinism, a common side effect of the condition. And one father whose young daughter has albinism is taking on a multi-marathon challenge to fundraise for the important research. Joe Marsden's 14-month-old daughter Raya already wears glasses for shortsightedness and to protect her eyes from the sun more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: Scientists have revealed how a "tag-team" between the oceans and continents millions of years ago devastated marine life - and altered the course of evolution on Earth. Their study has unearthed a new explanation for a string of severe environmental crises, called oceanic anoxic events, which happened between 185 and 85 million years ago. These occurred when the seas became critically depleted o more PR

GUILFORD, England, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: By Georgie Gould Imagine the decisions you make every day, such as what to buy, who to trust, or who to vote for, are heavily influenced by a simple yet powerful flaw in your reasoning. Economists at the University of Surrey argue that people are systematically deceived by repeated information, leading to irrational decisions. Researchers have identified a surprising cognitive bias that challen more PR

GUILFORD, England, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: Male doctors from abroad are much less likely than their British counterparts to be promoted to consultant in the NHS since the pandemic began, new research shows. However, women doctors are catching up with male British doctors in the rate they are promoted, the study shows. Professor Carol Woodhams and Dr Yuanyuan Huo, of the University of Surrey, and Dr Andrie Michaelides and Dr Christiana I more PR

GUILFORD, England, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: Ultrasound technology could be key to enabling the biological breakdown of so-called 'forever chemicals', say researchers from the University of Surrey. 'Forever chemicals' are a class of extremely persistent synthetic chemicals that, even at low levels, may increase cancer risk and cause hormonal disruption and developmental abnormalities. The research team has been awarded pound sterling947,000 more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, Sept. 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Fatty acids offer enormous potential for sports nutrition * * * The University of Wollongong's (UOW) Graduate School of Medicine has teamed up with the Dragon's NRLW team to explore the take-up of nutritional advice centred around Omega-3 fatty acid consumption. This collaboration aims to improve performance and recovery outcomes for the players, showcasing the real-world applica more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, Sept. 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Project aimed at monitoring oceanic internal waves using satellite imaging * * * Researchers from the University of Wollongong's (UOW) Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences have received a grant to develop artificial intelligence (AI) tools for monitoring oceanic internal waves using satellite imagery. The project is funded by the Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Orga more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: A team of researchers from across Canada, led by Dr. Aitazaz Farooque, professor and interim associate dean of the UPEI School of Climate Change and Adaptation, has received $6.93 million in federal funding to develop precision agriculture techniques to ensure food security and mitigate climate change. The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and  more PR

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Saskatchewan issued the following news release: In the heart of Cumberland House, Sask., a groundbreaking digital heritage project will build connections between Indigenous communities, researchers, and institutions. Driven by the vision of Cumberland House residents and led by Dr. Allyson Stevenson (PhD), assistant professor in the Department of Indigenous Studies at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Gabriel Dumont Instit more PR

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Saskatchewan issued the following news release: With access to more than 800,000 acres of crop yield data from farmers' combines, Dr. Christy Morrissey (PhD) and her colleagues are looking to find sustainable solutions that will benefit both producers and the Prairie ecosystem. "This project is trying to carve out one particular solution to improve agricultural sustainability by looking at marginal lands that are being cropped for  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Spacia, developed by UTSW researchers, could speed numerous biomedical advances * * * A computer model developed by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers significantly enhances the ability of scientists to detect communication between cells, according to a new study published in Nature Methods. The model, called Spacia, could help advance understanding of a wid more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * $120,000 Grant Awarded by USDA Food and Agriculture Initiative * * * Do we have to choose between chocolate and biodiversity? Researchers at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture are working to answer this question in a new study. "Using Genomic Tools to Promote Sustainable Cacao Agroforestry" is now funded through a $120,000 grant by the U more PR

NANAIMO, British Columbia, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Vancouver Island University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Ajay Shrestha and his research team are looking for participants for their research study. * * * The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) announced funding for research projects focusing on children's privacy and the impact of technology on privacy. This research is supported by the OPC's Contributions Program. Dr. Ajay Shrestha, a Vancouver Island University (VIU)  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School of Management issued the following news release: * * * New MIT Sloan research explores partisan differences in attitudes towards fact-checkers and shows that social media fact-checking warning labels are broadly effective across the political spectrum. * * * Do you trust fact-checkers? It might not matter. A new Nature Human Behaviour paper from MIT Sloan School of Management PhD candidate  more PR