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2024 RHA Annual Cost Movement Survey and Report (10)
PETERBOROUGH, England, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Road Haulage Association issued the following news:
With a stagnant economy showing little growth, this has been another difficult year for operators across our sector. Last year saw nearly 500 businesses collapse and this year more previously successful firms have followed. With profits lower and overall running costs higher, the recent Budget fuel duty freeze until March 2026 will help hauliers, but other burdens have been placed on businesses suc more PR
ACRP Partners With ScienceMedia to Bring Disease-Specific Training to Clinical Research Sites (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Association of Clinical Research Professionals issued the following news release:
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Partnership Eases Site Burden with a One-Stop Shop for Foundational and Deep Medical Training
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The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), the trusted global authority for training clinical research professionals, announced today a strategic partnership with ScienceMedia, a global SaaS clinical trial training solution provider.
With more th more PR
AI Helps Researchers Dig Through Old Maps to Find Lost Oil and Gas Wells (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news:
Undocumented orphaned wells pose hazards to both the environment and the climate. Scientists are building modern tools to help locate, assess, and pave the way for ultimately plugging these forgotten relics.
Key Takeaways
* Experts estimate there are hundreds of thousands of oil and gas wells in the United States that are not formally documented or owned.
* Undocume more PR
American Academy of Neurology: Stroke Survivors May Have 80% Higher Risk of Dementia (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:
People with stroke have an approximate 80% higher risk of developing dementia than people without stroke, according to a study published in the December 4, 2024, online issue of Neurology(R), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study, which followed older people for an average of six years, found 19% of people with stroke and 13% of people without stroke deve more PR
APIC Publishes Strategies for Demonstrating Infection Preventionist Competency (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology issued the following news release:
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Paper outlines focused approach for ongoing competency assessment and documentation
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Arlington, Va., December 4, 2024 -- Continual competency assessment, documentation, and advancement should be conducted throughout an infection preventionist's (IP's) career, according to a commentary article published in the American Journal of Infection Contro more PR
ARC Reveals New Distribution Capability Best Practices (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Airlines Reporting Corp. issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024:
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ARC's NDC Best Practices Provide Solutions to Common Roadblocks to NDC Adoption
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Today, Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC), an industry leader in air travel that connects airlines, agencies and corporate buyers, announced the publication of New Distribution Capability (NDC) best practices.
The NDC best practices were developed by the NDC Advancement Working Group, which more PR
ASID Highlights Growth of Interior Design Practice With 2024 State of Interior Design Report (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The American Society of Interior Designers issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024:
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has released its annual State of Interior Design Outlook report, sponsored by Sherwin- Williams, highlighting steady growth for the interior design practice, from salaries to number of practitioners. Compiled by the Society's research division, the report offers a comprehensive tool and outlook on the profession to guide p more PR
Aston University: A Dazzling Misdirection? Researchers Suggest That WWI Dazzle Camouflage Was Not as Well-Understood as It Might Have Been (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Aston University issued the following news:
* Study conducted by Aston University and Abertay University researchers
* They found that World War One dazzle ships weren't as effective as originally thought
* Geometric shapes, angles and colours were intended to confuse enemy submariners.
Researchers from Aston University and Abertay University have found that World War One dazzle ships - vessels painted in a type of camouflage pattern to make it difficu more PR
Australian Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation Report Reveals the State of Bioplastics in Australia (10)
CLAYTON, Australia, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation issued the following news release:
The State of bioplastics in Australia (https://research.csiro.au/ending-plastic-waste/bioplastics-report) report aims to increase understanding of bioplastics and their credentials for sustainable waste management.
Growing environmental concerns have driven a surge in bioplastics, but unclear labelling for disposal is creating challenges, accordi more PR
Australian Scientific Organization: Australia's $1.7B Opportunity in Hydrogen Electrolyser Manufacturing (10)
CLAYTON, Australia, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation issued the following news release:
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Renewable hydrogen production could create 4000 new jobs and generate $1.7 billion in revenue for the economy by 2050, a new report by CSIRO Futures has found.
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A new report from Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, has projected Australia's hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing (HEM) sector could generate $1.7 billion in revenu more PR
Bar Council: Race at the Bar - Time to Double Down on Race Equality Work (10)
LONDON, England, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Bar Council issued the following news release:
The Bar Council is calling on individuals, chambers, and organisations at the Bar to step up work on race equality and keep the momentum going, as it publishes the follow up report to the landmark Race at the Bar report 2021.
The new report (https://www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/race-at-the-bar---three-years-on.html) 'Race at the Bar: Three years on' reveals there has been some progress on access, retention more PR
Baylor and Rice Receive $2.3 Million to Develop Antibody Therapy for Metastatic Breast Cancer (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news:
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University have received a $2.3 million Breakthrough Award from the Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs to develop a novel NanoGel antibody therapy that targets ER+ breast cancer that has metastasized to bone.
"Current treatments work well for ER+ breast cancer, but 20-40% of survivors later experience recurrence i more PR
Baylor College of Medicine: Ease Seasonal Affective Disorder With Exercise Routine (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news:
As the days start getting shorter and darker, people might feel impacted by seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The downturn in mood that happens with the change in light is likely associated with decreased levels of neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and dopamine, in the body. If you are affected by SAD, it is important to continue your exercise routine as exercise boosts mood. A Baylor College of Med more PR
BCC Economic Forecast: Rising Business Costs to Hit Wider Economy (10)
LONDON, England, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The British Chambers of Commerce issued the following news:
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Forecast (QEF) has revised down growth expectations for 2024, but marginally improved GDP expectations for 2025 and 2026.
Increased government spending is likely to boost GDP, however business investment and trade are likely to suffer in 2025 - through the impact of the national insurance rise and major global uncertainties.
UK Economic Ou more PR
British Antarctic Survey: New Deep-Sea Mollusc Species Co-Habits With Anemone (10)
CAMBRIDGE, England, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The British Antarctic Survey issued the following news release:
A new species of tusk shell, a burrowing marine mollusc, has been discovered in deep, North Atlantic waters by scientists from British Antarctic Survey and the Senckenberg Society for Nature Research. The newly discovered mollusc lives in the abyss - below 3,300m - with an anemone on its shell, an arrangement that has not been seen before in this region.
The team collected several specimens o more PR
CAE Academician Gives Talk on Green and Low-Carbon Science and Technology Innovation at UM (10)
MACAU, China, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Macau issued the following news release:
The University of Macau (UM) held a talk titled 'Integration between Science and Education to Promote Green and Low-Carbon Science and Technology Innovation' today (4 December) as part of the University Lecture Series. Gao Xiang, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) and president of Zhejiang University of Technology (ZJUT), was the speaker.
In his speech, UM Rector Yonghua Song introd more PR
Cape Breton University: Navigating Research in Algorithmic Healthcare Management - Meet Matthew MacLeod (10)
SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Cape Breton University issued the following news:
Inspired by his thesis work during his final year at Cape Breton University, Matthew MacLeod's passion for research has only grown since graduating. Now as a research assistant for Dr. Virginia Gunn, a leading researcher exploring algorithmic management in healthcare, Matthew has found himself at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and human well-being.
Growing up in Whitney Pier, Matthew chose CB more PR
Center for American Progress: Trends and Consequences in Health Insurer Consolidation (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release:
Over the past two decades, America's health care industry has experienced substantial consolidation. With only a few large companies dominating the U.S. health insurance landscape, there are concerns about how insurer consolidation may affect health care costs and accessibility. A new Center for American Progress report reviews market trends from the past two decades and explores what is known so more PR
Center for Economic & Policy Research: New Research Reveals Racial Preference for White Coaches in College Football (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Center for Economic and Policy Research issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024:
A new paper (https://cepr.net/report/the-white-racial-preference-in-the-employment-of-college-football-head-coaches/) from the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) shows that there is a distinct hiring preference for white coaches at Division I college football programs. White men are overrepresented in the head coaching ranks relative to their presence as stud more PR
Centre for Science and Environment: Nigeria's New Environmental Audit Guidelines Released (10)
NEW DELHI, India, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Centre for Science and Environment issued the following news release:
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Guidelines jointly put together by National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) of Nigeria and Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), the India-based think tank
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Abuja (Nigeria), December 4, 2024: Nigeria has released its new guidelines onconducting environmental audit in the country - these were unveiled here today in a workshop jointly more PR
CHA Commends Bipartisan Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Children's Hospital Association issued the following news release:
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The act reauthorizes federal data collection, research, and awareness efforts on the diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects.
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Children's Hospital Association (CHA), representing more than 200 children's hospitals across the country, commends the reauthorization of the Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act (CHFRA).
President Biden signed the bipartisan legislat more PR
Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences: RaMP-UP Fellows Foster Science Diplomacy (10)
BOULDER, Colorado, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences issued the following news on Dec. 4, 2024:
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Part of CIRES, the year-long program offers college grads research opportunities in Panama
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Last year, 12 college graduates experienced the opportunity of a lifetime: a year researching tropical biodiversity in Panama alongside world-renowned experts. They formed the inaugural cohort of the Research and Mentoring for Postbaccalaureates i more PR
COP16 - Cardiff University Research Tackling Biodiversity Loss (10)
CARDIFF, Wales, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- Cardiff University issued the following news:
Researchers from Cardiff University are helping tackle biodiversity challenges, exhibiting critical research into biodiversity at the sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) in Cali, Colombia.
The COP16 conference in 2024 focused on halting and reversing biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation. Dr Isa-Rita Russo from the Cardiff University School of Biosciences was invited to attend COP16 to more PR
Cost of Sleep Loss: Spears Professor Studies Daylight Saving Time Impact on Financial Forecasters (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news:
How does your brain operate when you're lacking sleep?
Perhaps you accidentally skip a step in your morning routine, or maybe you draw a blank on ideas for a project at work or school. The negative impact of sleep deprivation is real, and researchers in a number of disciplines have thoroughly documented the effects, frequently comparing the level of impairment to alcohol into more PR
Cranfield and University of Doha for Science and Technology Strengthen Links (10)
CRANFIELD, England, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Cranfield University issued the following news release:
Cranfield University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), with a special signing ceremony at the Qatar Embassy in London.
UDST specialises in applied research and education, with a focus on technological innovation and sustainable development in the State of Qatar and globally. The MOU with Cranfield University will span researc more PR
CRES Forum, LSU Center for Energy Studies Unveil White Paper on U.S. Economic Benefit of Offshore Wind (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, an organization that engages Republican policymakers and the public in solutions to address the nation's energy, economic and environmental security, issued the following news release:
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Forum, in partnership with the Louisiana State University Center for Energy Studies (LSU-CES), today unveiled a white paper, "Potential Economic Implications of Offshore Wind for the U.S. Eco more PR
CSIS Issues Commentary: Biden Goes to Angola - Beyond the Lobito Corridor (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Dec. 3, 2024:
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This commentary is the second installment of a new column from the Africa Program called the Dizolele Brief, which connects the dots between seemingly disparate events and developments in Africa.
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Biden Goes to Angola: Beyond the Lobito Corridor
By Mvemba Phezo Dizolele
This week President Joe Biden delivers on his promise to visit Africa from the 20 more PR
Customizable Quantum Control Toolkit Developed at Fermilab Ready for Commercial Production (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release:
Scientists hope to harness the powers of quantum computers to solve unprecedented problems. Central to this goal is the ability to communicate between the quantum and classical computing worlds. To do so, they must manipulate the signals that travel both worlds to optimize their ability to read the information stored within the quantum bits inside a quantum com more PR
DNV: Roadmap for Nordic Shipping's Fuel Transition Delivered to Nordic Ministers (10)
BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- DNV, a provider of classification, technical assurance, software and independent expert advisory services, issued the following news:
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Report urges Nordic governments to help close the fuel transition cost gap
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The Nordic Roadmap project has unveiled the Fuel Transition Roadmap for Nordic Shipping ('the Roadmap'), a comprehensive document outlining a decarbonization strategy for the region. The report urges Nordic ministers to take imme more PR
DOE EMSL Selects Five Projects for MONet Winter Soil Sampling (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Department of Energy Office of Science Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory issued the following news:
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Thirty-eight soil cores will contribute to the MONet database
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Five researchers were recently chosen to conduct winter sampling for the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL)'s Molecular Observation (MONet).
The principal investigators and their teams will collect 38 soil cores from tree cover, cropland, and grass/shrub land more PR
DTCC: Geopolitical and Cyber Risks Remain Top Threats to the Financial Services Sector in 2025 (10)
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Depository Trust and Clearing Corp., a provider of clearing and settlement services to the financial markets, issued the following news release:
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New DTCC Survey highlights that 55% of respondents believe there is a high or very high chance of a high-impact systemic event in 2025
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New York/London/Hong Kong/Singapore/Sydney, December 4, 2024 - The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the glo more PR
Durham Scientist Onboard Drilling Ship Investigating Major Japanese Earthquake (10)
OLD ELVET, England, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Durham University issued the following news:
A Durham scientist is part of an international research team drilling into the seabed off the east coast of Japan to learn more about the 2011 Tohoku great earthquake.
The 2011 Tohoku earthquake was one of the largest in modern history and caused a devastating tsunami with waves hitting Japan and reaching up to six miles inshore.
This caused widespread infrastructure damage which ultimately led to melt down o more PR
Einstein Secures $192 Million in NIH Grants in 2024 (10)
BRONX, New York, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, a part of Montefiore Einstein, issued the following news release:
Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine received $192 million in grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) during 2024, remaining one of the top research institutions in the country.
"Einstein's faculty members continue to demonstrate their leadership in their fields, excelling in all areas across the research spectrum--from basic scie more PR
ETSU Secures $900k Defense Grant (10)
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news:
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded the ETSU Research Corporation over $900,000 as part of the Defense Industrial Base Consortium, an investment that will help create new opportunities to foster regional innovation in sustainable industrial manufacturing in the region.
"Our goal is to enhance the prosperity of our region by connecting local innovation with opportunities in global emer more PR
Europe Off-Track For 2030 Climate Targets, Despite Record Clean Energy Investment, According to BloombergNEF (10)
LONDON, England, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- BloombergNEF, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024:
European governments face an uphill battle if they are to deliver rapidly approaching and legally binding 2030 climate goals, according to New Energy Outlook: Europe, a new report published today by research provider BloombergNEF (BNEF).
BNEF's base-case 'Economic Transition Scenario', which describes how the energy sector evolves as a result of cost-based technology change more PR
European Biogas Association: 22 Bcm of Biogases Were Produced in Europe in 2023,according to a New Report Released Today (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The European Biogas Association issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024:
Combined biogas and biomethane production in 2023 amounted to 22 bcm, according to the 14th edition of the Statistical Report (https://www.europeanbiogas.eu/eba-statistical-report-2024/) published today by the European Biogas Association. This is more than the entire inland natural gas demand of Belgium, Denmark, and Ireland combined, and represents 7% of the natural gas cons more PR
European Commission Joint Research Center: EU Bioeconomy Makes Progress, But Struggles on Sustainability and Climate Change Action (10)
ISPRA, Italy, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The European Commission's Joint Research Center issued the following news:
While EU bioeconomy trends show progress towards the objectives of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy, environmental protection, and climate adaptation and mitigation remain a concern, according to research.
A JRC study maps progress towards the five objectives of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy. It detects notable improvements in ensuring food and nutrition security, reducing dependence on non-renew more PR
European Organization for Nuclear Research: CLOUD Experiment Resolves Puzzle of New Aerosol Particles in Upper Troposphere (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The European Organization for Nuclear Research issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024:
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Isoprene emitted by tropical forests may provide a globally important source of aerosol particles that influence clouds, according to a new study by the CLOUD collaboration at CERN
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In a paper published today in the journal Nature, the CLOUD collaboration at CERN reveals a new source of atmospheric aerosol particles that could help scientists to more PR
First Nations Development Institute: Findings Confirm the Native American Vote Continues to Be consequential (10)
LONGMONT, Colorado, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The First Nations Development Institute issued the following news release:
New Study Funded by First Nations Development Institute Counters Misleading Data and Narrative about Native American Voting Reported Immediately after Election
First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) announced today that data surrounding Native American impact on the 2024 presidential election is flawed, leading to dangerous conclusions about the Native American vote. R more PR
GE HealthCare Showcases Commitment to Sustainable Innovation at RSNA 2024 (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- G.E. HealthCare issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024:
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- Determined to reach net zero emissions by 2050, GE HealthCare's portfolio features environmentally conscious product design, energy efficiency, and technology circularity while continuing to drive advancements in patient care
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As part of a companywide commitment to advance innovation that improves the health of patients and the planet, GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) is highligh more PR
George Institute for Global Health: Misleading Claims on Alcohol No Gift to Aussies This Christmas, Study Shows (10)
NEWTON, New South Wales, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The George Institute for Global Health issued the following news release:
Experts are warning Australians not to be conned by dodgy alcohol marketing this festive season, as new research released today by The George Institute for Global Health reveals consumers are up to three times more likely to think alcoholic drinks with sugar- or carb-related claims are 'healthy' compared to those without./1 The effect was strongest in younger drinkers (18-24), p more PR
Georgia Southern Welcomes Georgia State Leaders on Wexford Campus in Ireland (10)
STATESBORO, Georgia, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release:
Georgia Southern University's Wexford Campus in Ireland has been invigorating educational, civic, business and trade opportunities between Ireland's southeast region and the state of Georgia since its establishment in 2022. The bicultural partnership has drawn the attention of state leaders in Georgia, prompting a recent visit to the international campus where Georgia Southern and its Irish pa more PR
GSK: First Single-Dose Medicine for P. Vivax Malaria Prequalified by WHO and Included in WHO Guidelines (10)
LONDON, England, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- GSK (formerly GlaxoSmithKline), a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024:
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- Important steps to advance access to first single-dose malaria treatment, co-administered with chloroquine for radical cure, in endemic countries
- WHO prequalification and Guidelines for malaria include paediatric tafenoquine, responding to the disproportionate burden of relapsing malaria in children
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GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) and more PR
Hampton University Releases 2023-2024 Philanthropy Report (10)
HAMPTON, Virginia, Dec. 5 (TNSres)-- Hampton University issued the following news:
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New report showcases transformative giving, partnerships, and a thriving culture of "giving it back to pay it forward."
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Hampton University is proud to announce the digital release of its 2023-2024 Philanthropy Report, marking a pivotal year of transformative gifts, strategic partnerships, and unparalleled engagement across the university community. The report highlights the growing impact of philan more PR
Haynes Boone Surveys Signal Borrowing Base Stability, Diverging Energy Prices (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release:
The Fall 2024 Haynes Boone borrowing base and price deck surveys reveal a steady borrowing base outlook despite geopolitical turbulence and evolving energy policies, with a divide in the expectations for oil and natural gas prices.
The Borrowing Base Redeterminations Survey included input from 57 energy lenders, borrowers and other energy industry stakeholders, 47 percent of whom expect no change more PR
HHS-OIG's Efforts Result in $7.13 Billion in Expected Recoveries and Receivables, According to Fall 2024 Semiannual Report (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General issued the following news release:
America's taxpayers could see recoupment of billions of dollars in misspent Medicare, Medicaid, and other health and human services funds as a result of work by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), according to a new report.
The Fall 2024 Semiannual Report to Congress (SAR) highlights over $7 billion in e more PR
Hi-Tech Healthcare Boost for Exeter After Over pound sterling1 Million Cash Injection (10)
EXETER, England, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news:
The University of Exeter has received financial backing from the LEAP Digital Health Hub to fund several exciting healthcare projects.
The Hub has awarded funding of over one million pounds to 15 collaborative digital health research projects and fellowships across the South West and Wales in December 2024, leveraging over pound sterling410,000 in additional funding from partner organisations.
Dr Anna Pric more PR
Insights Association: Work Underway to Update ISO 20252 Market Research Standard (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The Insights Association issued the following news:
Global market research leaders are actively revising the ISO 20252 Standard for market, opinion, and social research, including insights and data analytics. Entering its 5-year review period as mandated by ISO protocols, the updated standard is anticipated to be published by early to mid-2026.
Addressing Evolving Market Research Needs
Originally updated in 2019, ISO 20252 establishes globally recognized terms, more PR
Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: Bangladesh Power Development Board Can Save US$1.2 Billion Annually Through Key Electricity Sector Reforms (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release:
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Key Takeaways:
While the Bangladesh Power Development Board's (BPDB's) installed power system capacity soared by 125% between June 2016 and October 2024, its financial troubles brewed due to tepid power demand growth, use of expensive fuels, limited success with renewable energy, and unfavourable economic conditions.
During the fiscal year (FY)2019-20 to FY20 more PR
Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: Pakistan's PKR2.1 Trillion Capacity Payments Crisis Triggers Power Purchase Agreement Renegotiations With Independent Power Producers (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release:
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Revising power purchase agreements is necessary and has the potential to benefit both the government and independent power producers, but the renegotiation process should be conducted transparently
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As capacity payments in Pakistan reached a staggering PKR2.1 trillion in 2024, exacerbated by reduced industrial output and shrinking grid demand, the govern more PR
Inter-American Development Bank Report Highlights Inclusion Policies for People With Disabilities in Latin America, Caribbean (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release:
A new report from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) examines inclusion policies for people with disabilities in Latin America and the Caribbean, analyzing existing gaps and presenting evidence-based disability inclusion policies in the education, health, employment and social protection sectors.
The study "Seeds to Inclusion: What We Know and What We Don't Know about Disability Policy" more PR
James Cook University: Genomics for the Tropics (10)
TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- James Cook University issued the following news release:
Scientists believe the lives of much of the world's population could be improved if DNA technology is applied in an integrated way in three areas critical to the tropics.
Matt Field is an Associate Professor in Bioinformatics at James Cook University. He was lead author of a JCU-based study that looked at solutions to challenges involving health, biodiversity, and food production for people livin more PR
James Cook University: Vaccine Effort Targets Hookworm Larvae (10)
TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- James Cook University issued the following news release:
James Cook University researchers will target proteins secreted by hookworm larvae as part of an international effort to develop a game-changing vaccine against the notorious parasite.
Recent clinical trials in Australia and Europe found patients vaccinated with irradiated hookworm larvae or repeated rounds of infection-treatment developed partial protection against hookworm infection, which affe more PR
Jewish Americans Have 24-Percent Harder Time Applying to Jobs (10)
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release:
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Israeli Americans have a 39-percent harder time
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Jewish American job candidates needed to send 24 percent more applications to receive the same number of positive first responses from prospective employers as Americans with Western European backgrounds when applying to the same role, according to a study published today by the ADL (Anti-Defamation League) Center for Antisemitism Research.
F more PR
Johns Hopkins: Natural 'Biopesticide' Against Malaria Mosquitoes Successful in Early Field Tests (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release:
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Powder made from dead bacterial cells also kills mosquitoes resistant to chemical pesticides
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An experimental bacteria-derived biopesticide is highly effective in killing malaria-carrying mosquitoes, including those that have developed resistance to chemical pesticides, according to initial field tests led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloom more PR
Joint Statement by the U.S. Department of Defense and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration on a Co-Equal, Shared-Use Framework in the Lower 37 GHz Band (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration issued the following joint statement on Dec. 3, 2024 with U.S. Department of Defense:
In November 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) completed a study of the Lower 37 GHz band (37-37.6 GHz), paving the way for a co-equal, shared-use framework for government and commercial users in this "innovation b more PR
Kennesaw State Researchers are Reshaping Healthcare With Innovative Technologies in the HOPE Lab (10)
KENNESAW, Georgia, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release:
Researchers in Kennesaw State University's Human Factors, Operations Optimization, and Ergonomics (HOPE) Lab, are aiming to improve healthcare by integrating advanced technologies like eye-tracking sensors and wearable exoskeletons to improve patient safety, reduce costs, and enhance care quality.
The lab's research blends industrial engineering and healthcare insights to redesign processes and s more PR
Lancaster University: Sick Workers Four Times More Likely to Leave Work If They Have No Job Flexibility (10)
LANCASTER, England, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Lancaster University issued the following news:
New research by the Work Foundation at Lancaster University examining the reasons behind workers dropping out of the UK jobs market after sickness, reveals the true scale of interventions needed to stem the flow of people leaving work due to ill health.
Following the Government's newly unveiled plans to 'Get Britain Working', the Work Foundation at Lancaster University today publishes a new report which trac more PR
Lycoming College: A Prestigious Research Experience Points Toward a Promising Career as a Criminal Justice Research Analyst (10)
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Lycoming College issued the following news:
Students with an interest in research know that an REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) can provide the boost their resume needs for entry into graduate school or the career field of their choice. Despite limited REU offerings in the social sciences, Lycoming student Alex Jones '25, was able to secure a rare REU in criminology - the first from Lycoming College to do so - impacting the trajectory more PR
Mary Ann Liebert: Long-Term Survival and Cardiac Efficacy of Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (10)
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release:
A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Human Gene Therapy evaluated the long-term survival and cardiac efficacy of the gene therapy delandistrogene moxeparvovec in a rat model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Click here (https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/hum.2024.013) to read the article now.
Delandistrogene moxeparvovec uses an adeno-associated viral (AAV) vector to delive more PR
Max Planck Institute for Chemistry: Amazon Rainforest as Cloud Machine: How Thunderstorms, Plant Transpiration Produce Condensation Nuclei (10)
LEIPZIG, Germany, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Max Planck Institute for Chemistry issued the following news release:
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Two studies with the participation of Goethe University Frankfurt, Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, University of Helsinki, and Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research, together with Brazilian partner institutions, shed light on a new mechanism that affects the climate.
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The rainforest in the Amazon basin transpires vast amounts of gaseous isoprene. Until now, it w more PR
Mayo Clinic: Research Study Shows the Cost-Effectiveness of AI-Enhanced Heart Failure Screening (10)
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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Clinicians at Mayo Clinic can use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to effectively screen patients for a weak heart pump via a simple electrocardiogram (ECG). A new study addresses the next question: Is it good value for the money spent?
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Earlier research showed that primary care clinicians using AI-ECG tools identified more unknown cases of a weak heart pump, also called low ejection fra more PR
McGill University: Retailers Boost Profits While Improving Eating Habits of Clientele (10)
MONTREAL, Quebec, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- McGill University issued the following news release:
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Offering healthy snacks as part of a consumer bundle is a win-win situation for both convenience store owners and their customers, study shows
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Convenience stores can help customers improve their eating habits while at the same time boosting both their own sales and profits. It's as simple as offering customers the choice between healthy snacks and pastries as a low-cost add-on to their cup o more PR
McMaster Gives Community Organizations Easy Access to Research (10)
HAMILTON, Ontario, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- McMaster University issued the following news:
By Jaime Rivard, McMaster University Libraries
McMaster University Libraries is supporting Ontario communities through a program that gives non-profit and charitable organizations free access to academic journals and research.
McMaster is the first university outside British Columbia to join the Community Scholars Program, which originated at Simon Fraser University in 2017.
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MD Anderson Research Highlights: ASH 2024 Special Edition (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following research highlights:
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Featuring novel treatments and research insights for MDS, leukemia and lymphoma, encouraging long-term trial data, and potential targets for overcoming anemia
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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless more PR
MDC reports hunters harvested 11,424 deer during CWD portion (10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The Missouri Department of Conservation issued the following news:
By Jill Pritchard
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that hunters harvested 11,424 deer during the state's chronic wasting disease (CWD) portion of the firearms deer-hunting season, Nov. 27 - Dec. 1, in CWD Management Zone counties. Of the 11,424 deer harvested, 3,917 were antlered bucks, 1,052 were button bucks, and 6,455 were does.
MDC initia more PR
Mercer University: Integrative Studies Program Helps CLAS Students Present, Win Award at Annual Culture Conference (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Mercer University issued the following news:
By Domonique King
MACON -- Four Mercer University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students recently presented at the 2024 Popular Culture Association in the South and American Culture Association in the South (PCAS/ACAS) conference in Greenville, South Carolina. Ivana Opoku, a finance major, won the honorable mention award for Inclusive Scholarship for her presentation on her paper titled "Examining the Expr more PR
Microbiology Society: How Did Human Brains Get So Big? The Answer Could Be in Our Gut (10)
LONDON, England, Dec. 3 (TNSres) -- The Microbiology Society issued the following news release:
Microbes supporting the production of more metabolic energy could be key to the evolution of large brains.
* New research provides the first evidence that differences in gut microbiomes across species are linked to how energy is used in the body. This could have shaped human evolution of larger brains.
* The gut microbiome is a community of microorganisms in the digestive system. Previous research more PR
Miss. Secretary of State Watson: 2024 Report on Charitable Organizations Released (10)
JACKSON, Mississippi, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson issued the following news release:
As part of the Secretary of State's Check Your Charity campaign, our office has released the 2024 Report on Charitable Organizations. The annual report details items such as the total revenue, fundraising expenses, and charitable purpose expenses of Mississippi charities.
"Mississippians are known for their generosity, especially during the holiday season, but it's importan more PR
MIT: How Mass Migration Remade Postwar Europe (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Volha Charnysh's new book examines refugees and state-building in Germany and Poland after World War II, as new residents spurred economic and civic growth.
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By Peter Dizikes, MIT News
Migrants have become a flashpoint in global politics. But new research by an MIT political scientist, focused on West Germany and Poland after World War II, shows that in the long term, more PR
MIT: Inflatable Gastric Balloon Could Help People Lose Weight (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news on Dec. 3, 2024:
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The new balloon can be expanded before a meal to prevent overeating, then deflated when no longer needed.
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By Anne Trafton, MIT News
Gastric balloons -- silicone balloons filled with air or saline and placed in the stomach -- can help people lose weight by making them feel too full to overeat. However, this effect eventually can wear off as the stomach more PR
MIT: New Catalyst Can Turn Methane Into Something Useful (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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MIT chemical engineers have devised a way to capture methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and convert it into polymers.
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By Anne Trafton, MIT News
Although it is less abundant than carbon dioxide, methane gas contributes disproportionately to global warming because it traps more heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide, due to its molecular structure.
MIT chemical eng more PR
MIT: New Way to Create Realistic 3D Shapes Using Generative AI (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Researchers propose a simple fix to an existing technique that could help artists, designers, and engineers create better 3D models.
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By Adam Zewe, MIT News
Creating realistic 3D models for applications like virtual reality, filmmaking, and engineering design can be a cumbersome process requiring lots of manual trial and error.
While generative artificial intelligenc more PR
MIT: Q&A - Transforming Research Through Global Collaborations (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following Q&A on Dec. 2, 2024, with Josephine Carstensen, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, and David McGee, professor in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences:
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Josephine Carstensen and David McGee discuss the value and impact that MIT Global Seed Funds, which create synergistic partnerships between faculty and peers abroad, added to their rese more PR
MSDE Releases Annual Maryland School Report Card (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The Maryland State Department of Education issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024:
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More schools earned 4 or 5 stars in the 2023-2024 academic year compared to the prior year.
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Today, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) released state, district, and school-level results for the 2024 Maryland School Report Card.
Maryland report card data indicates school performance under the Maryland Accountability System for the 202 more PR
N.C. State: Manta Rays Inspire the Fastest Swimming Soft Robot Yet (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
A team of researchers has beaten its own record for the fastest swimming soft robot, drawing inspiration from manta rays to improve their ability to control the robot's movement in the water.
"Two years ago, we demonstrated an aquatic soft robot that was able to reach average speeds of 3.74 body lengths per second," says Jie Yin, corresponding author of a paper on the work and an asso more PR
Nacha: Payments Innovation Alliance Releases New Report Demystifying Cryptocurrency and Digital Payments (10)
RESTON, Virginia, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release:
Nacha's Payments Innovation Alliance, a membership program bringing together diverse global stakeholders seeking to transform the payments industry, has published Diving into the Fundamentals of Cryptocurrency as a Form of Digital Payment. This resource outlines definitions, process flows and the role of participants in cryptocurrency.
Cryptocurrency is a digital currency that c more PR
National Jewish Health: Research Shows Medication Effective in Treatment of Children With Atopic Dermatitis (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- National Jewish Health, a respiratory hospital, issued the following news release:
Research at National Jewish Health and other institutions has shown that the biologic dupilumab improves signs and symptoms of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) in young children whether or not they have another inflammatory condition, such as asthma, allergic rhinitis or food allergies. Dupilumab had previously been shown to be effective in the treatment of atopic more PR
New ASTRO Survey Finds That Prior Authorization Delays Lead to Serious Harm for People With Cancer (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release:
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Radiation oncologists nationwide report insurance hurdles lead to worsening delays, abandoned treatments and tragic outcomes, including hospitalizations and deaths
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A new nationwide survey of more than 750 radiation oncologists confirms that prior authorization harms people with cancer by causing treatment delays, abandoned treatments, hospitalizations and patient more PR
New CDU Health Teaching and Research Facility Marks Construction Milestone (10)
DARWIN, Australia, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Charles Darwin University issued the following news:
Charles Darwin University's (CDU) new $25.8 million Centre for Better Health Futures has marked a significant construction milestone.
The new health teaching and research facility celebrated its 'topping out' in Darwin today, with the installation of the Centre's roof allowing construction to continue throughout the Wet Season.
Once complete, the 3,684 square-metre, three storey building will deliver p more PR
New Hoover Report Outlines Plan to Prepare for Weaponization of AI (10)
STANFORD, California, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Hoover Institution at Stanford University issued the following news release:
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The United States and its like-minded partners must start preparing a global coalition to develop capabilities to respond to the future weaponization of artificial intelligence (AI) by bad actors, argue authors in Defense Against the AI Dark Arts: Threat Assessment and Coalition Defense, a new report from the Hoover Institution.
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The United States and its like- more PR
New Microplastic Reference Particles Developed at the University of Bayreuth (10)
BAYREUTH, Germany, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release:
Researchers from the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) Microplastics at the University of Bayreuth have developed a new concept for the production of microplastic reference particles. These make it possible for the first time to introduce a precisely defined number of reference particles into experiments. In future, their use may enable better comparability of data from different microplastic s more PR
New Research From NetApp Finds One in Five Companies Unable to Recover Data After Cyberattack (10)
SUNNYVALE, California, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release:
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Survey of cybersecurity leaders highlights the importance of data classification in enhancing cyber resilience
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SAN JOSE, Calif. - December 4, 2024 - NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP), the intelligent data infrastructure company, today announced the release of its latest report analyzing the state of cybersecurity and offering actionable i more PR
New Textbook By UNO Graduate Students and Faculty Focuses on Southern Nonprofits (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release:
A team of University of New Orleans graduate students, faculty and alumni, working in partnership with Louisiana-based nonprofits, published the book "Social Justice Nonprofits in the U.S. South: Cases for Study and Practice" with Kendall Hunt Publishing. The book features six teaching cases and accompanying instructor guides that highlight the strengths and challenges of nonprofits pursu more PR
New Zealand Financial Markets Authority Encouraged by First Climate Statements (10)
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The New Zealand Financial Markets Authority issued the following news release:
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tatai Hokohoko - has today published its Climate-Related Disclosures insights report from the first set of entities that were required to file climate statements.
The FMA reviewed 70 climate statements that were prepared by climate reporting entities (CREs) for reporting periods ended between December 2023 and March 2024.
Th more PR
Newcastle University: European Funding Announced for Pioneering Black Holes Research (10)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- Newcastle University issued the following news:
Newcastle University experts will lead a new project to help our understanding of black holes.
Dr Adam Ingram will lead the X-ray Measurements of Accreting black holes with Polarimetric-Spectral-timing techniques (X-MAPS). It is among the successful projects that have received funding from The European Research Council (ERC), which has awarded its Consolidator Grants to 328 researchers. These grant more PR
NICE Releases Environmental, Social and Governance Report, Showcasing Power of Automation in Driving Exceptional Experiences (10)
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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NICE's ESG report underscores NICE's commitment to elevating customer and employee experiences, fighting financial crime and promoting a digital-era criminal justice system
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Hoboken, N.J., December 4, 2024 - NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced the release of its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, highlighting its accomplishments in advancing sustai more PR
NICE Reports 80% YOY Increase in Digital Interactions for Retailers Over Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shopping Weekend (10)
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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NICE CXone MPower empowers retailers around the world to deliver superior, automated service during peak holiday traffic
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Hoboken, N.J., December 4, 2024 - NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that its CXone MPower AI hyper platform managed a record number of automated customer interactions during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday weekend, as businesses worldwide more PR
NIH Center for Cancer Research: An Observant Patient Opens New Doors for Cancer Screening (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The National Institutes of Health's Center for Cancer Research issued the following news:
David Drash never thought much of the vertical white lines on his fingernails until he noticed his brother, sister and father had them too. All four family members have BAP1 tumor predisposition syndrome (TPDS), a condition caused by a germline, or inherited, mutation in the BAP1 gene that makes them more susceptible to developing certain cancers. Wondering if there w more PR
Northumbria University: Magnetic Tornado is Stirring Up the Haze at Jupiter's Poles (10)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Northumbria University issued the following news release:
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While Jupiter's Great Red Spot has been a constant feature of the planet for centuries, astronomers have discovered equally large spots at the planet's north and south poles that appear and disappear seemingly at random.
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The Earth-size ovals, which are visible only at ultraviolet wavelengths, are embedded in layers of stratospheric haze that cap the planet's poles.
The dark more PR
Northwestern Oklahoma State University: Poindexter Champions Creative Integration of Arts and STEM at OAEA 2024 Fall Conference (10)
ALVA, Oklahoma, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release:
Northwestern Oklahoma State University associate professor of visual arts David Poindexter presented at the Oklahoma Art Educators Association (OAEA) Fall Conference last month.
The lecture titled "STEAM: Connecting the Arts with STEM Disciplines for Improved Outcomes for All" highlighted how incorporating artistic skills like creative thinking and design can enhance STEM courses. Poind more PR
NYU Langone Health: AI-Enabled Analysis of Images Meant to Catch One Disease Can Reveal Others (10)
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release:
With the help of an artificial intelligence (AI) tool, computed tomography (CT) scans taken to look for tumors or bleeding or infections, also revealed calcium buildup in arteries, a sign of worsening cardiovascular disease.
This is the result of a new study led by researchers at NYU Langone Health and an example of a new trend in "opportunistic sc more PR
NYU Langone Health: Brain Mapping Advances Understanding of Human Speech & Hallucinations in Schizophrenia (10)
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release:
Voice experiments in people with epilepsy have helped trace the circuit of electrical signals in the brain that allow its hearing center to sort out background sounds from their own voices.
Such auditory corollary discharge signals start and end in two subregions of the brain's top folded surface, or cortex, a new study shows. One large part of the more PR
Optica: Seeing Deeper Into the Cosmos With Gravitational-Wave Detectors (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Optica, formerly the Optical Society, issued the following news release:
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With reduced noise, new technique could expand our ability to observe distant cosmic events such as merging black holes
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Researchers have shown that optical spring tracking is a promising way to improve the signal clarity of gravitational-wave detectors. The advance could one day allow scientists to see farther into the universe and provide more information about how black holes more PR
Oregon State: College Students' Insomnia Linked More Strongly With Loneliness Than Screen Time (10)
CORVALLIS, Oregon, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Oregon State University issued the following news release:
Being lonely is a bigger hurdle to a good night's sleep for college students than too much time at a computer or other electronic screen, a new study by Oregon State University suggests.
The research, led by scientists in the OSU College of Liberal Arts, is important because both insomnia and loneliness are serious public health concerns and are at epidemic levels among young adults in higher educa more PR
Pain Drives Rising Disability Rates Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults, UB Study Finds (10)
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release:
Pain is not merely a symptom of an underlying condition or disease. Researchers now see chronic pain as a condition of its own, based on common mechanisms and shared biological, psychological and social consequences across different types of pain.
Chronic pain, which is longstanding pain that persists for over three months, was included in the most recent revision o more PR
Paychex: U.S. Small Business Job Growth Rate Remained Steady in November (10)
ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- Paychex, a provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, human resources, retirement and insurance services, issued the following news release:
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Paychex Small Business Employment Watch showed notable hurricane recovery in Southeast region
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According to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, small business job growth across the U.S. remained relatively consistent in November (99.91) and has averaged an index leve more PR
PCs and Tablets Expected to Grow in 2024, But AI Isn't the Main Driver -Yet, Says IDC (10)
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release:
The global market for personal computing devices, including PCs and tablets, is set to grow 3.8% in 2024, reaching 403.5 million units, according to the latest forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. While PCs have dominated the discussion, driven primarily by the AI more PR
Princeton SPIA Policy Workshop Tackles Climate Finance Challenges in Dakar (10)
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news:
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From the classroom to the Prime Minister's office, MPA2 students delve into Senegal's climate policy landscape to develop policy recommendations tailored to local realities.
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Context is key. That's one of Devanne Beda-Geuder's guiding principles in "Strengthening Urban Climate Adaptation and Finance in Dakar, Senegal," a policy workshop she's leading more PR
Prison Expansion Plan Was 'Unrealistic and Not Prioritised' - British National Audit Office (10)
LONDON, England, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The British National Audit Office issued the following news release:
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* Government's 2021 commitment to deliver 20,000 new prison places is not expected to be achieved until 2031 - around five years later than planned
* Current expansion plans are insufficient to meet estimated future demand, with a projected shortage of 12,400 places by end of 20271
* Expansion costs are expected to be at least pound sterling4.2bn (80%) above original estimates in more PR
Producer prices for final demand increased 0.2 percent over the year ended October 2024 (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily:
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The Producer Price Index for final demand advanced 0.2 percent from October 2023 to October 2024. Prices for final demand goods increased 0.2 percent over the year, while final demand prices for services rose 3.5 percent.
Producer prices for final demand goods included a 2.7-percent increase in prices for food and an 8.6-percent decrease in energy more PR
QUT Indigenous Scholars Help Shape Australian Culture and Society (10)
BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news:
Two esteemed QUT Indigenous academics, Professor Chelsea Watego and Dr Amy McQuire, have been featured in a powerful compilation of essays published in a new book.
Essays that Changed Australia: Meanjin 1940 to today (Melbourne University Publishing) is billed as a curated collection of essays that have shaped Australia's culture and society.
In a celebration of the book's release at Old more PR
Radbound University: Multilingual Toddlers Who Speak Home Language Better Tend to Also Be Better at Dutch (10)
NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Radboud University issued the following news:
Toddlers who speak a language other than Dutch at home are often less proficient in Dutch when they start preschool. To spot a potential developmental language disorder (DLD) in this group, professionals need to take a multilingual perspective, says linguist Lisa Verbeek. Moreover, a strong foundation in the home language helps in learning Dutch. Verbeek will defend her PhD thesis at Radboud University o more PR
Report: Colorado Division of Insurance Puts $26.4 Million Back in the Pockets of Coloradans (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies' Division of Insurance issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024:
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Today the Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI), part of the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), released its FY 2023-24 Annual Complaint and Recoveries Report (https://drive.google.com/file/d/115rMQ5LP-XpXy0SQZ7PmiSihY0dyysET/view). The report not only details t more PR
Research Chair in Health Innovation Established in the UNB Faculty of Nursing (10)
FREDERICTON, New Brunswick, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of New Brunswick issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024:
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) announced today the establishment of the Hon. Joan Kingston Research Chair in Health Innovation, supported by a $1.25 million dollar gift from the Hon. Joan Kingston Foundation.
The Hon. Joan Kingston (BN'78) is a health advocate and was appointed to the Senate in 2023. As member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from more PR
Research Council of Finland: 21 Cutting-Edge Infrastructures Make It to Finland's Research Infrastructure Roadmap (10)
HELSINKI, Finland, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The Research Council of Finland issued the following news release:
The Finnish Research Infrastructure Committee (FIRI Committee) within the Research Council of Finland has granted 21 research infrastructures roadmap status. This means the selected infrastructures will be included in Finland's national roadmap for research infrastructures 2025-2028.
The roadmap for Finnish research infrastructures is a tool for the research community, policymakers and fund more PR
RV Industry Association Announces Author David Epstein As 2025 Leadership Conference Keynote Speaker (10)
HERNDON, Virginia, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news on Dec. 3, 2024:
Mark your calendars! The RV Industry Association will be hosting its third annual Leadership Conference Tuesday, March 4th through Thursday, March 6th, 2025, at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, AZ. This immersive two-day event offers meaningful networking opportunities and leadership development. Attendees will also hear from inspiring speakers such as David Epstein, who more PR
Santa Fe Institute: Study - Optimal Learning in Noisy Ecological Niches (10)
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Santa Fe Institute issued the following news release:
Organisms that respond quickly to changing environments have an advantage over those that don't. However, reacting too quickly wastes time and energy in tracking meaningless environmental changes. Former SFI Postdoctoral Fellow Eddie Lee (Complexity Science Hub), SFI President David C. Krakauer, and former SFI Professor Jessica Flack have devised a mathematical model for optimal learning in a changing more PR
Sax Institute Celebrates Public Health Research With Significant Impact (10)
GLEBE, New South Wales, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Sax Institute, an organisation that says it improves health and wellbeing, issued the following news release:
Two researchers whose work has had a direct effect on public health policy and practice in the areas of vaping behaviours in young people and alcohol harm minimisation have been honoured in the Sax Institute's annual Research Action Awards tonight.
This year's winners are:
* Associate Professor Becky Freeman, Sydney School of Public Healt more PR
SBU Graduate, Undergraduate Students Present at 100th Annual NYS AHPERD Conference (10)
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release:
Bonaventure University students representing the Physical Education, Sport Studies and Occupational Therapy programs delivered a presentation at a state conference that highlighted their innovative work in merging assistive technology with adapted physical education.
St. Bonaventure students are regular attendees at the Annual Conference of the New York State Association for Health, Phys more PR
Scripps Research Scientists Receive Up to $12M to Create Universal Vaccine for Alphaviruses (10)
LA JOLLA, California, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Scripps Research Institute issued the following news:
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Funding from ARPA-H will be used to develop a vaccine for alphaviruses in preparation of major outbreaks in the U.S.
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Alphaviruses often cause a range of illnesses that lead to fever, rash and debilitating joint pain. While they're historically prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions of the world where virus-transmitting mosquitos are abundant, these mosquitos are expanding to more PR
SDSU Imperial Valley Faculty Launch the Regional Resilience Center (10)
SAN DIEGO, California, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- San Diego State University issued the following news:
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With the new center, SDSU Imperial Valley faculty are partnering with area organizations to create evidence-based research to support local issues.
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SDSU Imperial Valley faculty members launched the Regional Resilience (R2) Center, a dedicated space for faculty to conduct student-aided research and for collaborating with community partners on resiliency issues, suc more PR
Stange Named 2025-26 AMS Birman Fellow (10)
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The American Mathematical Society issued the following news release:
Katherine E. Stange, professor of mathematics at the University of Colorado Boulder, has been named the 2025-26 AMS Joan and Joseph Birman Fellow.
"I am both honored and humbled by this award," Stange said. "As my career has unfolded, I've learned the incredible value of community in mathematics, and I feel a great debt of gratitude to my amazing collaborators, and the support of m more PR
Swedish Research Council Awarded EU Funding for Polar Connect Step 1 (10)
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The Swedish Research Council issued the following news:
The next sub-project in Polar Connect is now starting - where five Nordic actors join together to secure the global digital infrastructure of the future. The project also entails opportunities to collect data for research into the Arctic.
Polar Connect is an initiative establishing a robust and reliable fibre connection between Europe and Asia, along a new route via the Arctic Ocean. It is now clear t more PR
Swedish Research Council: 14 Researchers in Sweden to Receive ERC Consolidator Grant 2024 (10)
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Swedish Research Council issued the following news:
The ERC has published the results of the call for Consolidator Grants. 14 of the researchers to receive a grant have a Swedish host institution.
ERC Consolidator Grant is intended for researchers whose PhDs were awarded 7-12 years ago, and the average grant is 2 million EUR paid across five years.
In total, 328 researchers from 25 countries in Europe will share 678 million EUR. Among the 14 researche more PR
Three TU/e-Led Consortia Receive NWO 'NxtGen Hightech' Growth Fund Grants (10)
EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news:
Researchers from TU/e departments Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Applied Physics and Science Education lead three of the six consortia funded this round.
High-tech systems are the foundation beneath many products we use every day. They are the foundation beneath our semicon industry, smart mobility, and many more advanced technological areas. No wonder the Dutch Sci more PR
UC-Riverside: Too Much Sitting Hurts Even Young, Active People (10)
RIVERSIDE, California, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news:
A new study reveals that prolonged sitting significantly harms even young, active adults, increasing the risk of heart disease and obseity. Researchers also found that current federal exercise guidelines are insufficient to offset the negative effects.
While a great deal of research on aging examines populations in their 60s, this study focused on younger adults. Researchers from more PR
UC-San Diego: Nanoscale Bumps and Grooves Trigger Big Changes in Cell Behavior (10)
LA JOLLA, California, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news:
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Engineers at UC San Diego discover how nanoscale bumps and grooves on growing surfaces can influence cellular metabolism, offering new possibilities for medical therapies and tissue engineering.
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The surfaces that cells come into contact with can influence how the cells grow, function, and communicate -- shaping metabolism and even cellular health. Now, engineering res more PR
UC-San Francisco: The Surprising Effect of Stress on Your Brain's Reward System (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release:
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Researchers at UCSF find a brain signature of resilience in mice that suggests a new way of treating severe depression.
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Some people bounce back from trauma, but others get caught in depressive loops that sap the joy from their lives.
Now, scientists at UC San Francisco are learning how the brain creates these divergent experiences. They hope it will more PR
UC-Santa Cruz: Physics Experiment Proves Patterns in Chaos in Peculiar Quantum Realm (10)
SANTA CRUZ, California, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
By Mike Pena
Where do you see patterns in chaos? It has been proven, in the incredibly tiny quantum realm, by an international team co-led by UC Santa Cruz physicist Jairo Velasco, Jr. In a new paper published on November 27 in Nature, the researchers detail an experiment that confirms a theory first put forth 40 years ago stating that electrons confined in quantum space would m more PR
UCLA Health: Genetic Data From 'Biobanks' May Help Improve Prediction of Effectiveness, Side Effects of Common Medications, Study Finds (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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UCLA researchers say findings could help doctors tailor individualized treatments based on genome sequencing
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A UCLA study has outlined a new framework that researchers say would improve predictive power of genetics to determine how well a patient would respond to commonly prescribed medications as well as the severity of any side effects.
Published in the journal Cell Genomics, the st more PR
UCLA Health: Review Paper - MDMA-Assisted Therapy Could Improve Neurorehabilitation of Injured Service Members Beyond PTSD (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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UCLA Health psychiatrist says medication could remove barriers to effective treatment, therapy for service members who have experienced trauma
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A UCLA Health analysis of MDMA-assisted therapy research suggests that the drug could improve outcomes of treatment of a wider range of trauma-related conditions experienced by military personnel beyond the current focus on post-traumatic stress more PR
UCLA Health: Schwingshackl Awarded $3.86 Million NIH Grant to Study Influenza-A-Induced ARDS (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
Andreas Schwingshackl, MD, PhD, division chief and associate professor of pediatrics at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, has been awarded a $3.86 million NIH R01 grant from the NIH to study the role of TREK-1 potassium channels in the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a respiratory complication of flu infections, caused by influenza A.
TREK-1 channels are proteins in cell mem more PR
UCS Analysis Finds Sackett Decision Puts 1.2 Million Acres of Nebraska Wetlands at Risk (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024:
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Wetland Loss Could Cost Nebraska $951 Million Annually in Flood Damage
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Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court stripped protections from wetlands in its Sackett v. EPA ruling, putting almost all nontidal wetlands at risk. New research from the Union of Concerned Scientists found the decision puts 1.2 million acres of wetlands in Nebraska at risk of destructi more PR
UCS Analysis Finds Sackett Decision Puts 30 Million Acres of Wetlands at Risk (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024:
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Wetland Loss Could Cost Upper Midwest $22 Billion Annually in Flood Damage
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Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court stripped protections from wetlands in its Sackett v. EPA ruling, putting almost all nontidal wetlands at risk. New research from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) found the decision puts 30 million acres of wetlands in the Upper Midwest (I more PR
UCS Analysis Finds Sackett Decision Puts 6 Million Acres of Wisconsin Wetlands at Risk (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024:
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Wetland Loss Could Cost Wisconsin $4.56 Billion Annually in Flood Damage
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Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court stripped protections from wetlands in its Sackett v. EPA ruling, putting almost all nontidal wetlands at risk. New research from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) found the decision puts 6.1 million acres of wetlands in Wisconsin at risk of more PR
UCS Analysis Finds Sackett Decision Puts Half Million Acres of Iowa Wetlands at Risk (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024:
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Wetland Loss Could Cost Iowa $477 Million Annually in Flood Damage
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Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court stripped protections from wetlands in its Sackett v. EPA ruling, putting almost all nontidal wetlands at risk. New research from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) found the decision puts more than 640,000 acres of wetlands in Iowa at risk of destr more PR
UCS Analysis Finds Sackett Decision Puts Nearly 11 Million Acres of Minnesota Wetlands at Risk (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release:
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Wetland Loss Could Cost Minnesota $8 Billion Annually in Flood Damage
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Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court stripped protections from wetlands in its Sackett v. EPA ruling, putting almost all nontidal wetlands at risk. New research from the Union of Concerned Scientists found the decision puts 10.7 million acres of wetlands in Minnesota at risk of destruction by industria more PR
UCS Analysis Finds Sackett Decision Puts Nearly Two Million Acres of South Dakota Wetlands at Risk (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024:
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Wetland Loss Could Cost South Dakota $1.4 Billion Annually in Flood Damage
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Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court stripped protections from wetlands in its Sackett v. EPA ruling, putting almost all nontidal wetlands at risk. New research from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) found the decision puts 1.87 million acres of wetlands in South Dakota at ri more PR
UCS Analysis Finds Sackett Decision Puts One Million Acres of Illinois Wetlands at Risk (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024:
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Wetland Loss Could Cost Illinois $755 Million Annually in Flood Damage
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Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court stripped protections from wetlands in its Sackett v. EPA ruling, putting almost all nontidal wetlands at risk. New research from the Union of Concerned Scientists found the decision puts more than one million acres of wetlands in Illinois at risk of more PR
UCS Analysis Finds Sackett Decision Puts Six Million Acres of Michigan Wetlands at Risk (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024:
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Wetland Loss Could Cost Michigan $4.8 Billion Annually in Flood Damage
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Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court stripped protections from wetlands in its Sackett v. EPA ruling, putting almost all nontidal wetlands at risk. New research from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) found the decision puts 6.4 million acres of wetlands in Michigan at risk of des more PR
UCS Analysis Finds Sackett Decision Puts Two Million Acres of North Dakota Wetlands at Risk (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024:
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Wetland Loss Could Cost North Dakota $1.67 Billion Annually in Flood Damage
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Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court stripped protections from wetlands in its Sackett v. EPA ruling, putting almost all nontidal wetlands at risk. New research from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) found the decision puts more than 2.2 million acres of wetlands in North Da more PR
UM Miller School of Medicine: What's Next for Lung Cancer Treatment? (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Article Summary
* A nuanced understanding of tumor biology and the development of new therapies have resulted in better outcomes for many lung cancer patients.
* Sylvester researchers are calling for a concerted effort to ensure all lung cancer patients benefit fully from everything science and medicine have to offer.
* Targeted therapies and immunotherapies that boost the i more PR
United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development: Money Sent Home by Relatives is Vital for Families in Sub-Saharan Africa to Withstand the Impact of Climate Change (10)
ROME, Italy, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024:
As climate experts gather in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the last global climate summit of 2024, the UN's International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) today launched two new reports shedding light on the transformative role of remittances, the money sent home by migrant workers.
"These funds are not just about sending money back home," sa more PR
University College London: 70% of Young People With Long Covid Recover Within Two Years (10)
LONDON, England, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news:
Most young people who were confirmed to have long Covid three months after a positive PCR test had recovered within 24 months, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
The Children and young people with Long Covid (CLoCK) study, published in Nature Communications Medicine and funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is the world's largest longitudinal cohort study on long more PR
University of Alabama: New Study Highlights Impact of Experience on Outcomes in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Septal Reduction Procedures (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
By Anna Jones
Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine have published a study in the Journal of the American Heart Association that focuses on how the volume of procedures influences patient outcomes undergoing septal reduction therapies for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is an inherited condition that affects more PR
University of Arizona's Health Sciences: Peer Support Could Help Millions With Sleep Apnea Slumber Easier, Study Says (10)
TUCSON, Arizona, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona's Health Sciences issued the following news release:
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University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers found that a peer support intervention could be the key to helping people who struggle with CPAP machines get the care they need.
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Continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, therapy can improve the lives of people with obstructive sleep apnea, but nearly half of adults with CPAP machines fail to adhere to a regular more PR
University of Arizona: How Did Humans and Dogs Become Friends? Connections in the Americas Began 12,000 Years Ago (10)
TUCSON, Arizona, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release:
"Dog is man's best friend" may be an ancient cliche, but when that friendship began is a longstanding question among scientists.
A new study led by a University of Arizona researcher is one step closer to an answer on how Indigenous people in the Americas interacted with early dogs and wolves.
The study, published Wednesday in the journal Science Advances and based on archaeological remains in Ala more PR
University of Birmingham Hosts Department of Business and Trade for Water-Based Research Showcase (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news:
The University of Birmingham welcomed representatives from the Department of Business and Trade (DBT) to campus for a meeting organised by the Birmingham Institute for Sustainability and Climate Action (BISCA). The event, spearheaded by Dr. James White, focused on advancing applied water-based research and fostering knowledge transfer between academia, businesses, and government.
Dr. White commenced more PR
University of Bristol: Scientists and Engineers Produce World's First Carbon-14 Diamond Battery With Potential Lifespan of Thousands of Years (10)
BRISTOL, England, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release:
Scientists and engineers from the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and have successfully created the world's first carbon-14 diamond battery.
This new type of battery has the potential to power devices for thousands of years, making it an incredibly long-lasting energy source.
The battery leverages the radioactive isotope, carbon-14, known for its use in radiocarbo more PR
University of California-Merced: Grant Funds Research Into Fungal Structures (10)
MERCED, California, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
By Patty Guerra, UC Merced
Mushrooms are pretty amazing. They are light and porous yet have a high strength-to-weight ratio. They are absorbent. They can serve as filters.
Manufacturing a material that mimics mushrooms and other fungal structures could provide opportunities in any number of areas, ranging from aerospace engineering to clothing production.
A UC Merced professor whose research more PR
University of Glasgow: New Evidence for the Emergence and the Rejection of the Earliest State Institutions Uncovered in Iraq (10)
GLASGOW, Scotland, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news:
Excavations at an ancient Iraqi site called Shakhi Kora have revealed new clues about the origins of the world's earliest governing institutions, according to research led by the University of Glasgow.
The research published in the journal Antiquity today (Wednesday 4 December 2024) suggests these early governing institutions emerged partly from their ability to provide large-scale meals, potentially as more PR
University of Helsinki: Rainforest Emissions Linked With New Particle Formation at High Altitudes (10)
HELSINKI, Finland, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release:
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Recent research has identified that isoprene, a naturally occurring organic compound emitted by vegetation, significantly contributes to the formation of new particles in the upper troposphere. These findings enhance our understanding of atmospheric processes and potentially aid in climate modelling.
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Why are there so many newly formed aerosol particles in the upper troposphere over more PR
University of Kansas: AAI Announces the Center for Geography of Education Policy (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news:
The Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) at the University of Kansas has announced the Center for Geography of Education Policy. The center's main purpose is to explore the ways that education policy and school management are both shaped by and shape geography.
The center is led by founding director Bryan Mann, associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies. CGEP was b more PR
University of Liverpool: Researchers Find North Atlantic Ocean Has Memory of Nearly Two Decades (10)
LIVERPOOL, England, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release:
A research team, led by the University of Liverpool, has found that the North Atlantic Ocean has a memory of approximately one to two decades, significantly surpassing previous estimates of a few years.
Ocean memory refers to the persistence of ocean conditions and is a major source of predictability in the climate system beyond weather time scales. However, the fundamental question of "how lo more PR
University of Missouri Kansas City: Loneliness Research Brings People Closer (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news:
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Dynamic duo dives deep into the psychology of relationships
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The heart of UMKC is our campus community. With lots of opportunities, it's easy to develop student mentorship teams. And these rich relationships, our Dynamic Duos, are some of our best success stories.
Jennifer Truitt is a second year Ph.D. candidate in psychology. She is currently doing research on her t more PR
University of Otago: Insect Fossil Find 'Extremely Rare' (10)
DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release:
Newly discovered insect fossils are so small they can barely be seen by the human eye but have been preserved in an "extraordinary" way.
Published in the journal Palaeobiodiversity and Palaeoenvironments, a new study reveals rare whitefly insect fossils have been found in Miocene age crater lake sediments at Hindon Maar, near Dunedin.
Adult whiteflies are tiny insects about 3mm in size, smaller more PR
University of Otago: Marsden Fund Changes 'Significant Step Backwards' (10)
DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release:
The University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka is deeply concerned to learn that humanities and social sciences research will no longer be funded through the Marsden Fund.
Vice-Chancellor Grant Robertson considers the move a significant step backwards for science in New Zealand.
"This decision is disastrous and a major step backward in supporting the foundational research that drives critical s more PR
University of Plymouth: Ambitious Study to Explore Effects of Offshore Wind Farms on Ocean Life (10)
PLYMOUTH, England, Dec. 4 (TNSres)-- The University of Plymouth issued the following news:
Researchers from the University are involved in a new pound sterling3.5m project centred around the potential impacts of FLOW developments in the Celtic Sea
Scientists from the University of Plymouth will play a key role in an ambitious new project exploring the consequences of floating offshore wind farms (FLOW) on life throughout the marine food chain.
The FRONTLINE project will employ state-of-the-ar more PR
University of Portsmouth: It's All in the Detail - Portsmouth Pioneers City-Wide Heritage Science Initiative (10)
PORTSMOUTH, England, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news:
This initiative brings together the unique expertise of professionals from the University, Mary Rose Museum, the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Historic England and English Heritage
A group led by Charlie Wood from the University of Portsmouth is developing a framework in collaboration with several heritage organisations and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to enable city-wide eff more PR
University of Queensland: Biorobotics Reveal the Secret Lives of Bugs and Bees (10)
BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news:
Technology that combines infrared lighting, robotics and a retroreflective marker is allowing scientists to follow and film insects as they fly in their natural environment.
Director of UQ's Biorobotics lab, Dr Thang Vo-Doan, helped develop the Fast Lock-On (FLO) tracking system while at the University of Freiburg in Germany.
"We fit the insect with a lightweight retroreflective marker which still more PR
University of Queensland: Study Exposes Link Between Genetic Risk of Depression and Heart Disease in Women (10)
BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news:
Women who have a high genetic risk of depression are more likely to develop heart disease, University of Queensland researchers have found.
During a study that analysed genetic and health data from more than 300,000 people, Dr Sonia Shah and Dr Clara Jiang from UQ's Institute for Molecular Bioscience found women who had a high genetic risk of developing depression also had a high risk of developing more PR
University of Richmond Geographers Awarded $800K NASA Grant for Research on Climate Impacts to Native Americans (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release:
David Seward Salisbury, an associate professor of geography, environment, and sustainability at the University of Richmond, was awarded a three-year, $804,605 grant from NASA to support a collaborative project focused on climate impacts on Native Americans in Virginia.
Salisbury will work closely with members of the Nansemond, Mattaponi, and Monacan Nations; fellow University of Richmond geogra more PR
University of South Australia: Unlocking the Science of Sleep - How Rest Enhances Language Learning (10)
ADELAIDE, Australia, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release:
Sleep is critical for all sorts of reasons, but a team of international scientists has discovered a new incentive for getting eight hours of sleep every night: it helps the brain to store and learn a new language.
A study led by the University of South Australia (UniSA) and published in the Journal of Neuroscience has revealed that the coordination of two electrical events in the sleepi more PR
University of Texas-Austin: Ink-Based E-Tattoo Can Decode Brainwaves (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release:
Since the emergence of temporary, skin-attached electronic tattoos more than a decade ago -- and their evolution to measure heart activity, track pneumonia, measure stress levels, and more -- researchers have grappled with a major logistical challenge: How can they be applied to hairy skin without losing performance?
To figure out this challenge, researchers from The University of Texas at Austin and U more PR
University of Utah Health and Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital University of Utah Health: Consulting Salt Lake Residents on Whether to Join Trauma Study to Investigate Treatment Strategies for Children Who Are Bleeding to Death (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release:
Bleeding is the most common cause of preventable death after injury. Researchers at University of Utah Health and Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital are asking for community input on whether they should participate in a study that will compare two resuscitation treatments, (whole blood versus traditional blood component therapy, and tranexamic acid versus no tranexamic acid). The goa more PR
University of Utah-Gardner Policy Institute Businesses Paid $8.1 Billion in State and Local Taxes in 2024 (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024:
In Utah, businesses pay various state and local taxes that support critical public services. These taxes include the corporate income tax, individual income tax, property tax, sales and use tax, unemployment insurance tax, and other taxes. In FY 2024, Utah businesses paid $8.1 billion in state and local taxes. Today, the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institu more PR
University of Wurzburg: Milestone in Defining Electrical Units (10)
WURZBURG, Germany, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release:
Scientists at the University of Wurzburg and the German national metrology institute (PTB) have carried out an experiment that realizes a new kind of quantum standard of resistance. It's based on the Quantum Anomalous Hall Effect.
The precise measurement of electrical resistance is essential in industrial production or electronics - for example, in the manufacture of high-tech sensors, microchip more PR
UofG Hosts Ministerial Visit to Showcase Cutting-Edge Research Facilities (10)
GLASGOW, Scotland, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news:
Senior figures from the University of Glasgow welcomed Richard Lochhead, the Scottish Government's Minister for Business, to campus this week.
Mr Lochhead visited the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre (JWNC) on Wednesday 4 December to learn more about the Centre's world-leading facilities and the University's wider efforts to drive innovation in critical technologies.
The visit came three weeks after Mr more PR
Uppsala University: Fossil Dung Reveals Clues to Dinosaur Success Story (10)
UPPSALA, Sweden, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Uppsala University issued the following news release:
In an international collaboration, researchers at Uppsala University have been able to identify undigested food remains, plants and prey in the fossilised faeces of dinosaurs. These analyses of hundreds of samples provide clues about the role dinosaurs played in the ecosystem around 200 million years ago. The findings have been published in the journal Nature.
"Piecing together 'who ate whom' in the past more PR
USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy: Nearly 1 in 3 Retail Pharmacies Have Closed Since 2010, Widening Health Disparities (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California's Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics issued the following news release:
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USC-led research suggests federal, state and local policymakers should consider targeted strategies to protect access to pharmacies most at risk for closure.
Key findings:
* The rate of pharmacy closures has more than doubled in recent years, with nearly 1 in 3 pharmacies shuttering between 2010 and 2021--contributing t more PR
USCIRF Commends Administration's Efforts Negotiating Release of Religious Prisoners, Including a U.S. Citizen, Held in China (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom issued the following news release:
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USCIRF Commends Administration's Efforts Negotiating Release of Religious Prisoners, Including a U.S. Citizen, Held in China
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The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) welcomes the U.S. government's recent successful efforts to secure the freedom of those imprisoned or otherwise trapped in China on the basis of their religion, reli more PR
UTMB Pathologists Use AI-Enabled Tool to Help Diagnose Prostate Cancer (10)
GALVESTON, Texas, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release:
The University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Pathology is the first academic healthcare center in Texas to add an artificial intelligence-based-tool to its routine workflow for the diagnosis of prostate cancer.
UTMB pathologists recently began using an AI-based tool from Ibex to create digital overlays of every prostate biopsy that comes through the lab.
Pathologists can exam more PR
Washington State University: Microfiber Plastics Appear to Tumble, Roll and Move Slowly in the Environment (10)
PULLMAN, Washington, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
The first-known direct observations of the movement of microfiber plastics through a thin layer of soil-like particles show that they tend to tumble, roll and sometimes get stuck in spaces.
The findings, reported in the journal, Water Resources Research, mean that the fibers could get easily trapped in sediment. The work helps to improve understanding of the exposure risks and possible healt more PR
Washington State University: Study Finds Perceptions of Parent Cannabis Use Shape Teen Attitudes (10)
PULLMAN, Washington, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
Teens who think their parents use cannabis are more likely to hold favorable attitudes toward the drug and to consider trying it themselves, according to a new Washington State University study.
The research, published in the Journal of Child and Family Studies, also reveals that parental monitoring and the closeness of parent-child relationships play crucial roles in adolescents' views about more PR
WildEarth Guardians: Analysis - Northwest Forest Plan Changes Would Slash Environmental Protections, Double Logging Levels (10)
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release:
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The proposed changes could double - and potentially even triple - logging levels across Pacific Northwest National Forests
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Portland, OR - On November 15th the Forest Service released a draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) proposing sweeping amendments to the Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP). The proposed changes could double - and potentially even triple - logging levels across Paci more PR
William & Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science: Purple Crabs Clobber Blue Carbon (10)
GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- William and Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news:
By John Wallace
Millions of purple marsh crabs are churning through salt marshes along the East Coast, significantly disrupting the storage of carbon within these ecosystems. The small crabs' constant burrowing and consumption of the cordgrass lead to erosion and a 40-70% loss in carbon, according to the results of a study by a team of marine ecologists and coastal more PR
Wolverhampton University Signs Agreement With the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (10)
WOLVERHAMPTON, England, Dec. 5 (TNSres)-- The University of Wolverhampton issued the following news release:
The University of Wolverhampton has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) to drive sustainable development education and research and enhance global collaboration.
The memorandum, signed on 13 November in Geneva, Switzerland, will see both organisations work together in developing joint courses, research fellowsh more PR
Yardi Matrix Tackles Affordable Sector Net Operating Income in Latest Report (10)
SANTA BARBARA, California, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release:
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Using newly available data, the report reveals the affordable housing sector's performance
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Using never-before available data from Yardi Matrix's new affordable housing database, the latest Yardi Matrix Research Bulletin on the affordable housing sector shows that affordable housing expenses rose in more PR
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Black Engineer of the Year: Jamar Young, Scientist, Tactical Decision Aids Branch (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
For a humble Naval surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division employee like Jamar Young, winning awards isn't something that he strives for when doing his work. But this year, Young has been recognized as a Black Engineer of the Year (BEYA) Modern-Day Technology Leader.
Young, a scientist at Carderock in the Tactical Decision Aids Branch, started with the command in 2013 as a contractor supporting the Signatures Gui more PR
Higgins Announces Winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced that Rudra Karadkhelkar, a student at Lafayette High School, and Terrell Lazar, a student at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy, as the overall winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Louisiana's 3rd District.
Rudra and Terrell's project, "Town Square," is a local business directory app that helps residents connect with nearby businesses that fit their more PR
MIT: New Way to Create Realistic 3D Shapes Using Generative AI (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Researchers propose a simple fix to an existing technique that could help artists, designers, and engineers create better 3D models.
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By Adam Zewe, MIT News
Creating realistic 3D models for applications like virtual reality, filmmaking, and engineering design can be a cumbersome process requiring lots of manual trial and error.
While generative artificial intelligenc more PR
NICE Releases Environmental, Social and Governance Report, Showcasing Power of Automation in Driving Exceptional Experiences (10)
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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NICE's ESG report underscores NICE's commitment to elevating customer and employee experiences, fighting financial crime and promoting a digital-era criminal justice system
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Hoboken, N.J., December 4, 2024 - NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced the release of its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, highlighting its accomplishments in advancing sustai more PR
NMSU, NM State Police Partnership Streamlines Job Pipeline for Students (10)
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Dec. 5 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
A partnership between New Mexico State University's Department of Criminal Justice and New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will help students to complete their bachelor's degree and become commissioned police officers faster.
The idea evolved when NMSP Chief Troy Weisler, an NMSU alumnus, and Dennis Giever, NMSU criminal justice professor and department head, came together to discuss police recruitment more PR
Northumbria University: Magnetic Tornado is Stirring Up the Haze at Jupiter's Poles (10)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Northumbria University issued the following news release:
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While Jupiter's Great Red Spot has been a constant feature of the planet for centuries, astronomers have discovered equally large spots at the planet's north and south poles that appear and disappear seemingly at random.
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The Earth-size ovals, which are visible only at ultraviolet wavelengths, are embedded in layers of stratospheric haze that cap the planet's poles.
The dark more PR
Proceedings of the National Academies of Sciences Journal Issues Research Articles in November 2024 Edition (10)
OXFORD, England, Dec. 5 -- Proceedings of the National Academies of Sciences, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features biological, medical, physical, social and political sciences, published research articles on the following topics in its November 2024 edition (Vol. 3, Issue 11):
Reviews
* Energy metabolism dysregulation, cerebrovascular aging, and time-restricted eating: Current evidence and proof-of-concept findings
* Neuromorphic neuromodulation: Towards the next generation of closed more PR
Royal Society Open Science Journal Issues Research Articles in November 2024 Edition (10)
LONDON, England, Dec. 5 -- Royal Society Open Science, a peer-reviewed journal that says it covers science and mathematics, published research articles on the following topics in its November 2024 edition (Vol. 11, Issue 11):
Computer science and artificial intelligence
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* What is beautiful is still good: the attractiveness halo effect in the era of beauty filters
* Rhythmic qualities of jazz improvisation predict performer identity and style in source-separated audio reco more PR
UC San Diego Takes Steps to Establish Globally Recognized Fintech Institute (10)
LA JOLLA, California, Dec. 5 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news:
With financial technology (fintech) a focal point of India's changing 21st century economy, the University of California San Diego has joined a consortium in partnership with Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Ahmedabad University and IIT Gandhinagar to launch the GIFT International Fintech Institute (GIFT IFI) aimed at establishing India as a global leader in fintech. As th more PR
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