NEW YORK, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * * Demand was pivotal to growth in 2024, ignited by a diverse range of law firm practices including litigation, regulatory, bankruptcy and more * Optimism will continue as a key theme in 2025, driven by positive momentum across M&A, corporate and transactional work * * * Citi Wealth and Hildebrandt Co more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: Across America, Indigenous communities are working to advance programs that honor their people's cultural, societal and economic values. One of the ways that the U.S. National Science Foundation supports this is through Tribal Enterprise Advancement (NSF TEA) Centers, which strengthen the STEM expertise of the tribal college or university they are associated with to serve the surrounding communitie more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Eagle Hill Consulting, a management consulting services provider, issued the following news: * * * Among workers using AI, 65 percent are learning on their own * * * Only twelve percent of U.S. workers are utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) on a daily basis for their jobs, while 58 percent say they never use this technology tool. A new nationwide survey of workers from Eagle Hill Consulting also finds women are substantially less likely to use AI o more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release: A new report documents the alarming and egregious conditions individuals face in ICE detention centers in Florida, including Baker County and Glades Detention Centers. The independent analysis was conducted by the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Northeastern University using both public documents and complaints submitted to the ACLU of Florida's Immigration Detention more PR

BREMERHAVEN, Germany, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research issued the following news release: * * * Researchers find a potential explanation for the unusually sudden temperature rise in 2023: reduced low-Level cloud cover limits Earth's ability to reflect solar radiation * * * Rising sea levels, melting glaciers, heatwaves at sea - 2023 set a number of alarming new records. The global mean temperature also rose to nearly 1.5 degrees a more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Americans for the Arts issued the following news: * * * Americans for the Arts prepares for its National Arts Leaders' Legislative Fly-In with a Collective Call to Congress: Every Student Deserves a Quality Arts Education * * * The results are in, and the message is clear: Americans view the arts as essential to their personal lives, their communities, and the nation's future. Yet, despite its undeniable value, only half (51%) of Americans believe everyone in t more PR

AMES, Iowa, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Ames National Laboratory issued the following news release: A team of researchers from the U. S. Department of Energy Ames National Laboratory developed a magnetocaloric heat pump that matches current vapor-compression heat pumps for weight, cost, and performance. Current heating and cooling devices are based on vapor-compression technology, which is over 100 years old. They rely on refrigerants that contribute to global carbon emissi more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The Association of National Advertisers issued the following news release: * * * Marketers Crown AI As 2024's Driving Force Shaping Strategies And Redefining The Future * * * For the second consecutive year and third time in the past eight years, "AI" has been crowned the ANA Marketing Word of the Year, reinforcing its profound and transformative impact on the marketing industry in 2024. Since 2014, the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) has selected its  more PR

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association issued the following news release: * * * Adults With Speech, Language, and Hearing Difficulties Report Facing Stigmas That Negatively Impact Important Relationships and Make Social Gatherings Stressful * * * "I wish people knew that, in moments when my speech or language difficulties become apparent, understanding and patience mean a lot." "I'm not stupid. I just have trouble hearing if more than one p more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The Aspen Global Innovators Group, a program of the Aspen Institute, issued the following news release: * * * Championing local leaders who are shaping global health and development * * * The Aspen Global Innovators Group (AGI) is pleased to announce the second class of the Impact West Africa Fellowship. AGI's bilingual Fellowship unites West Africa's Anglophone and Francophone expert voices in addressing development priorities and fosters new cross-border all more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following commentary on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * Guilt, sadness, fear, worry over bringing children into the world. Eco-anxiety is on the rise. Here's what doctors and medical educators can -- and must -- do to help. * * * Growing Toll of Climate Anxiety By Britt Wray and Henna Hundal In the summer of 2023, Joe Vipond, MD, a Canadian emergency medicine physician, found himself increasingly distressed. The cli more PR

WILMINGTON, Delaware, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- AstraZeneca, a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: * * * Based on ADRIATIC Phase III trial results which showed a 27% reduction in the risk of death versus placebo * * * AstraZeneca's IMFINZI (durvalumab) has been approved in the US for the treatment of adult patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer (LS-SCLC) whose disease has not progressed following concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Th more PR

VICTORIA, Australia, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The Australian Education Union issued the following news release: The latest Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) results have once again highlighted the growing inequalities within Australia's education system, and the need for full funding of public schools. These results show the performance gap between socio-economically disadvantaged students, Aboriginal students and Torres Strait Islander students, and their peers has conti more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: A study team led by the UAB provides unprecedented information on prehistoric archery from the early Neolithic period in the Iberian Peninsula. The well preservation of the remains of the Cave of Los Murcielagos in Albunol, Granada, made it possible to identify the oldest bowstrings in Europe, as well as the use of olive and reed wood and birch bark pitch in the making of arrows. The results,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Battery Council International issued the following news release: * * * Initial work of the Consortium for Lead Battery Leadership in Long Duration Energy Storage will focus on battery life, capacity, and cost-effectiveness * * * A new research program managed by Battery Council International is laying the groundwork for the next generation of lead batteries, highlighting the importance of a diverse and cost-effective approach to U.S. energy storage needs. In Ap more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Advances in genomic medicine have improved diagnoses and care of sick newborn babies in neonatal intensive care units, but many medical centers across Texas lack access to resources necessary to provide this care. Baylor College of Medicine has received a $3.5 million from the National Human Genome Research Institute for the MAGNET (Making Genomics Accessible to Newborns in Texas) program to study how t more PR

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Langara College issued the following news: What makes Langara College's Applied Research Centre (ARC) unique? It's where innovation meets education, empowering faculty to push boundaries and engage students in solving real-world challenges. Recognized as one of 'Canada's Innovation Leaders (CIL)' of 2024 on Research InfoSource's list of Canada's Top 50 Research Colleges, ARC continues to create meaningful impacts through cutting-edge research and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-24-2476) entitled "County Employment and Wages Full Data Update Second Quarter 2024": * * * The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) updated the full Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) database through the second quarter of 2024. Links to updated databases, files, and tables can be found at www.bls.gov/web/cewdat.supp.toc.htm. Interactive chart data have been  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-24-2365) on Dec. 4, 2024, entitled "Total Factor Productivity for Major Industries - 2023": * * * Total factor productivity (TFP) increased in 12 out of 21 major industries in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today, led by the mining and retail trade industries. The TFP increases in 2023 were driven by output growth outpacing the growth in combined in more PR

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Boyce Thompson Institute issued the following news: As climate change accelerates, scientists are sounding the alarm about its potentially devastating impact on the world's food supply. In a paper published by Trends in Plant Science, an international team of researchers warns that without rapid changes to how we develop climate-resilient crops, we could face widespread food shortages leading to famine, mass migration, and global instability. "We're in a ra more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The British National Institute for Health and Care Research issued the following news: A new research project which aims to improve the lives of children in care has received over pound sterling300,000 in funding from NIHR Research Programme for Social Care (RPSC). Out of the 84,000 children in care across England, over 10,000 live in children's homes, with a large number in the Northwest. These children are among the most vulnerable in society. There are c more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news release: * * * Case Western Reserve research sheds light on hidden networks fueling narcotics trade * * * The thought of illegal drug sales evokes images of deals done on shady street corners. But a new study from Case Western Reserve University exposes a critical but underreported element of the illegal drug market: so-called "peer-brokered" sales. Peer-brokered sales, in which people buy drugs fo more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: By George Wigmore, Senior Communications Officer New research highlights barriers and proposes policy pathways for equitable access to musical care for families in England and Wales Led by Dr Katie Rose Sanfilippo from City St George's, University of London and Dr Neta Spiro from the Royal College of Music, the findings underscore the need for urgent action to ensure these benefits are availa more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The Colorado Commission on Higher Education issued the following news release: The Colorado Commission on Higher Education approved 21 proposals for Open Educational Resources (OER) projects that will produce high-quality teaching and learning materials at no cost to Colorado students and 10 professional development awards that will catalyze OER expertise at rural institutions of higher education. "These grants will help save students hundreds of dollars o more PR

BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- DNV, a provider of classification, technical assurance, software and independent expert advisory services, issued the following news: According to a new DNV white paper outlining FuelEU Maritime requirements and compliance strategies for shipowners, compliance with the upcoming regulations will be expensive but applying certain strategies can significantly reduce the cost. Effective from 1 January 2025, the rules mandate stringent greenhouse gas (G more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: * * * No measurable change in science achievement of U.S. fourth- and eighth-graders since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic * * * Mathematics scores for U.S. fourth- and eighth-graders in 2023 declined compared to 2019, before the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest results from the Trends in International Mathe more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Drexel University issued the following news release: In everyday life, materials that conduct electricity well, like metals, also tend to conduct heat. For instance, a metal spoon left in a hot cup of tea will get hot, while the ceramic mug remains cool. This is because good electrical conductors are usually good heat conductors too. However, researchers at Drexel University and Universite catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) in Belgium have discovere more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news on Dec. 5, 2024: Today, the European Space Agency launched the satellite mission Proba-3 to explore the Sun's corona using equipment from DTU. This is part of a revolutionary concept where two satellites fly in formation, which could help create super telescopes and combat space debris in the future. On December 5th at 11:34 AM, ESA's Proba-3 mission was launched into space from the Satish more PR

OLD ELVET, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Durham University issued the following statement on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * This week we welcomed Professor Naoto Kobayashi, Director of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) London Office. Professor Kobayashi met with our Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global), Professor Claire O'Malley, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research), Professor Colin Bain and Executive Dean (Science), Professor Clive Roberts. With our Physics colleagues, Professor Kobayashi learned  more PR

COLOGNE, Germany, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The European Union Aviation Safety Agency issued the following news release: The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the "State of the EU SAF market in 2023" (https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/downloads/140675/en) report, which provides significant insights into the state of the Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) market in the European Union (EU). The report includes: * reference prices for the different fuel types eligible under Regulation more PR

LEIPZIG, Germany, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- EEX Group issued the following news release: * * * Monthly Volume Report, Monthly Volume Report * * * EEX Group reports its November monthly volumes with the following highlights: * The EEX Group Global Power markets achieved a monthly traded volume of 1,205 TWh, marking a +34% Year-on-Year growth. * This increase was largely driven by the European EEX Power Derivatives, which set a new record at 924.7 TWh (+50% YoY). The German power derivatives market more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The Investment Association issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * * pound sterling5.9 billion outflow from funds in October, marking the third worst month on record. * Equity funds were particularly affected with outflows totalling pound sterling4.2 billion in October. UK Equity outflows also rose to pound sterling1.3 billion, their highest level since May 2024. * Outflows across asset classes at the start of Q4 2024 has disrupted a more  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The National Defense Industrial Association issued the following news release: The National Defense Industrial Association's (NDIA) Emerging Technologies Institute (ETI) has released a new paper offering insights into how the Department of Defense can improve its processes for rapidly integrating critical technologies. The report, "Accelerating the Adoption of Emerging Capabilities", was published on November 22, 2024. ETI's research of three case studie more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news: The first patient has begun treatment on a global trial of a novel medication for Huntington's disease, led within the UK by a UCL and UCLH academic. Professor Sarah Tabrizi, Director of the Huntington's Disease Centre, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, and a consultant at UCLH, is leading the UK arm of a world-first trial of an investigational (experimental) medication for adults with Huntingto more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Flinders University issued the following news: Natural cosmetic products are popular among consumers, with the industry promoting their perceived eco-friendliness. However, both organic and synthetic shampoos, as well as personal care products, often feature lengthy and complex lists of ingredient lists on their packaging. To reduce the energy and chemicals needed to produce these popular products, scientists at Flinders University are putting shamp more PR

STATESBORO, Georgia, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: Researchers at the Institute for Water and Health (IWH) at Georgia Southern University initiated a new project in Marion, Alabama, to address the city's aging water infrastructure and its impact on human health with a focus on community-based research, workforce development and environmental justice. The pilot project in Marion, Alabama, is a collaborative effort between Georgia Southern and  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- York University issued the following news release: * * * The gift of $749,500 will support doctoral students engaged in research into Metis life and history * * * A gift of $749,500 from the Metis Nation of Ontario (MNO) will enable the establishment of a new doctoral fellowship in Metis Studies at York University. The Metis Nation of Ontario Doctoral Fellowship, located within York's Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, will be the only gradua more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- GSK (formerly GlaxoSmithKline), a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * - Shingrix collaboration extended to 2034 - Expanded exclusive rights to explore collaboration with Zhifei on Arexvy - Creates sustainable, long-term collaboration to bring innovative vaccines to more than 500 million people in China * * * GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Chongqing Zhifei  more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Scientists reveal how coffee wilt fungi gained genes to better infect arabica and robusta crops. * * * By Jacklin Kwan A new study reveals how genetic interactions between fungal pathogens contributed to the repeated outbreaks of coffee wilt disease threatening arabica and robusta coffee. Coffee wilt disease is caused by Fusarium xylarioides, a soil-borne fungus that invades coffee plants through t more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * A major new research project led by Imperial and partners in Africa aims to strengthen the climate change resilience of cities across the continent. * * * By Stephen Johns The pound sterling6million project is funded by Wellcome and will help to significantly enhance resilience to the health impacts of climate change in Africa's cities. As extreme weather events increase in magnitude and frequency  more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Specialist macrophages play a key role in the control of muscle and movement * * * By Samantha Rey Researchers at Imperial College London have discovered that specialist macrophages - a type of white blood cell -play a key role in the control of muscle contraction and locomotion. The discovery overturns previous assumptions that muscle contraction and movement is controlled solely by the nervous sy more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Fiscal Studies issued the following news release: * * * Almost everywhere in England is now below England's 2040 target for PM2.5 air pollution, but still falling short of the WHO's recommended limit. * * * Air pollution in England, specifically levels of PM2.5 (tiny particles that penetrate deep into the lungs), has halved since 2003, with a large and lasting drop during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fall has been particularly large for eth more PR

CARRBORO, North Carolina, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The International Society for Thrombosis and Haemostasis issued the following news: * * * Thousands of global experts in the field of thrombosis and hemostasis will convene at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles * * * CHAPEL HILL, NC, U.S., December 5, 2024 -- The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) announces that its highly-anticipated 2026 Congress will be held in Paris, France, from July 11-15, 2026. The ISTH 2026 Congres more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * Details agency's global reach, billion-dollar impact * * * The Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) released its Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Annual Report today that details significant cases involving crimes ranging from tax fraud to cybercrime, enhanced domestic and foreign partnerships and investigative statistics from FY24 th more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- James Cook University issued the following news release: A new global study blames overfishing for a more than 50% decline in sharks and rays since 1970, but also shows a clear path to preventing their numbers dwindling further. James Cook University's Professor Colin Simpfendorfer was co-author of the analysis, published today in the journal Science. He said it reveals overfishing has caused populations of chondrichthyan fishes - sharks, rays, and ch more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The James Madison Institute issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: Two years ago, the Florida Legislature took bold steps in attacking the root causes of the state's property insurance crisis. Since then, there are signs that the market is stabilizing despite recent active hurricane seasons. New insurers have entered the market, capital investment is on the rise, litigation is on the decline, and insurance rates have stabilized and even decre more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL's latest M&A and Strategic Transactions Monitor outlines the key themes in public and private capital markets for year end 2024 and into 2025 * * * Despite recent interest rate-driven volatility, public REIT returns have posted a strong 2024 YTD, up over 16% with healthcare, data center and office REITs emerging as top performers thus far.  more PR

EAST MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The Energy Efficiency Council issued the following news release: As Australia's energy ministers meet in Adelaide, a report released today by ACOSS, Ai Group, the Energy Efficiency Council and the Property Council of Australia recommends energy system governance reforms to reduce energy bills, cut emissions and accelerate the transition to net zero through smarter energy use. The report, Demanding Better, argues that Australia's energy governance,  more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Swansea University issued the following news: A new board game called Legless in London, based on research by a Swansea historian, will bring disability culture and history to life in a significant and accessible way. The game allows players to experience the challenges and opportunities that Victorian London presented to lower-limb amputees. Through the game, all players play as an amputee and attempt to achieve life goals such as buying property, finding l more PR

WINDSOR, Connecticut, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- LIMRA issued the following news release: Total new annualized premium jumped 6% to $3.9 billion in the third quarter 2024, according to LIMRA's third quarter 2024 retail individual life insurance sales survey. The number of policies sold in the third quarter was level with the same period in 2023. Year to date (YTD), new premium topped $11.6 billion, up 1% over the prior year's results. In the first nine months of 2024, policy count was flat. "Followin more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: A huge gap remains between the cost of raising a child in Scotland and actual family incomes, despite the significant impact of Scottish government policies and lower childcare costs. The report, published by the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) in Scotland, the latest in a series commissioned from the Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) at Loughborough University, builds on calculatio more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Marsh McLennan, a provider of professional services, issued the following news release: * * * Extreme weather enters G20 top five risks following year marked by record temperatures, severe flooding, and wildfires * * * London, December 5, 2024 - Despite some signs of improvement in global economic conditions, business leaders across the majority of G20[1] countries remain deeply concerned about the looming threats of recessions, labor shortages, and rising inflat more PR

GAITHERSBURG, Maryland, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The Maryland Tech Council issued the following news: Frederick, Maryland - Rowan Digital Infrastructure's three data center projects in Frederick County will directly employ 275 local workers with average annual compensation near $100,000 and generate approximately $19 million in annual county tax revenue, according to a new analysis commissioned by the Maryland Tech Council. Rowan Digital Infrastructure is developing three data centers totaling 2.2 m more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The Mastercard Foundation issued the following news release: Cape Town, South Africa: A new study calls for domiciling investment vehicles in Africa. It argues that mobilizing the flow of investment capital to African-based investment vehicles (IVs) will contribute to economic growth, job creation and inclusive business opportunities for young people on the continent. "It is time to build Africa's competitiveness through strategic investment vehicle domicil more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The Medical College of Wisconsin issued the following news: The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) had a $5.82 billion direct operational economic impact on the United States' economy in fiscal 2023. The third-largest private medical school in the nation, MCW's total economic impact annually is equal to hosting approximately 31 Summerfest music festivals, which generate an estimated economic impact of $189 million per festival to the state of Wisconsin. more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * Winners of the oral and poster presentations from the 16th annual forum announced * * * By Susan Meikle, University Communications and Marketing Dozens of graduate students presented their work at the Miami University 2024 Graduate Research Forum held Nov. 1. The top presentations and posters were selected by Graduate School alumni and faculty judges. The four top presenters in each category -- oral and po more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education issued the following news release: NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education is proud to announce the release of its latest report, The Transformative Potential of Artificial Intelligence: Recommendations for Student Affairs Leaders. Authored by Dr. Claire Brady, the report is a collaborative effort between Glass Half Full Consulting and NASPA. It examines the transformative potential  more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: Last week, the National Science Foundation confirmed LSU's record research expenditures of $488 million in fiscal year 2023. This historic growth of 14% compared to 2022 was previously announced by LSU and represents top performance alongside research university peers such as the University of Kentucky and the University of Tennessee. The growth reflects increased research activity across th more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * Dangers on the Roadway Peak the Weekends Before the Holidays * * * By Lyndsey Kleven If you find yourself rushing around to get ready for the holidays, you're not alone! It is a time of year when more drivers are on the roads, which increases the chance of an accident happening. The most dangerous day to drive this month is expected to be December 23, according to a predictive ana more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics issued the following news release: * * * Grades 9-12 Enrollment Increases Since Fall 2019, While Lower Grades Remain Below Pre-COVID-19 Enrollment Peak * * * Prekindergarten through 12th-grade public school enrollment in the 50 states and the District of Columbia reached 49.5 million students for the fall of 2023, according to new data released by the National Center for Education Stati more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news: Researchers at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), in a project managed by NETL, developed and demonstrated a new approach for making ordinary Portland cement replacement in concrete that can significantly reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and is already being commercialized for use in U.S. cement plants. The global market for concrete i more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The College of Sciences at Georgia Tech has launched Science for Georgia's Tomorrow, a new center focused on improving the lives of Georgians and their communities. * * * The College of Sciences at Georgia Tech is proud to launch Science for Georgia's Tomorrow, a new center focused on research that aims to improve life across the state of Georgia. "From resilient communities and agricultu more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Center for a New American Security issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: Today, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) released a timely new report during the transition to a new presidential administration, Stress-Testing State Power: When Governors and Presidents Diverge on Matters of National Security (https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/files.cnas.org/documents/Federalism_Securing-Democracy-December2024-Final.pdf) by Carrie Cordero, Robe more PR

DUBLIN, Ireland, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Experian, an information services company, issued the following news release: * * * The automotive finance market continues to stabilize in Q3 2024 * * * Schaumburg, Ill., December 5, 2024 -- Following several quarters of incremental growth, consumer interest in electric vehicles (EVs) re-emerged in the third quarter of 2024. According to Experian's (LSE: EXPN) State of the Automotive Finance Market Report: Q3 2024, EVs accounted for 10.06% of new vehicle  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The New Hampshire Department of Insurance issued the following news release: The New Hampshire Insurance Department (NHID) has released its 173rd Annual Report, detailing key accomplishments, regulatory advancements, and financial highlights for Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024). The report underscores NHID's commitment to fostering a safe, competitive, and transparent insurance marketplace while protecting New Hampshire consumers. Notab more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * In 3-year pilot trial, regional EMS agencies will try new protocol to improve the speed of treatment * * * By Erik Robinson Oregon Health & Science University, in coordination with emergency service providers across the Portland metro area, is launching a three-year clinical trial in January to test giving patients in cardiac arrest earlier treatment with a drug, amiodarone, that help more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * TransUnion analyzes early holiday ecommerce fraud attempt rates * * * As millions of consumers took advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals this past week, a new analysis from TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) found that 4.6% of attempted ecommerce transactions globally were suspected to be Digital Fraud from this Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday. Based on proprie more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: English councils could struggle to meet new food waste recycling regulations, known as 'Simpler Recycling' which are due to come into force next year, says a Newcastle University report. Simpler Recycling Simpler Recycling extends the duty of care for waste collection to include separate food waste collections to both businesses and organisations and local authorities. From 01 April 2025, business more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: Northumbria University has been selected as the lead research partner to work with United Nations Volunteers (UNV) on producing the next State of the World's Volunteerism Report (SWVR). The flagship United Nations (UN) publication is designed to strengthen global understanding of volunteering, while demonstrating its universality, scope, and reach in the twenty-first century. The forthcom more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * A light strength level, meaning workers may lift or carry up to 25 pounds, was required for 33.3 percent of workers in 2024. Among occupational groups, 60.9 percent of workers in food preparation and serving related occupations, 50.0 percent of workers in personal care and service occupations, and 47.7 percent of workers in sales and related occupat more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU study shows supplement improves blood flow from placenta to fetus in pregnant smokers, bringing it closer to the levels seen in nonsmokers * * * By Angela Yeager Previous studies by Oregon Health & Science University researchers have shown that taking vitamin C during pregnancy may help reduce some of the damage to infant health caused by smoking. A new study from the research tea more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Oregon Wild issued the following statement on Dec. 4, 2024, by senior conservation advocate Chandra LeGue: * * * I've read a lot of books about Pacific Northwest forests. I even wrote my own (Oregon's Ancient Forests: A hiking guide). You might think they eventually all seem the same. But reading an advance copy of my friend Peg's book about our region's forests inspired me to learn more about and protect this amazing place we call home all over again. Her  more PR

OXFORD, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Oxford Economics, a corporate, financial and government decision-makers and thought leaders adviser, issued the following consulting report: Urenco's socioeconomic impact on the UK Economy Urenco provides uranium enrichment services and fuel cycle products for nuclear power generation. Operating in a pivotal area of the nuclear fuel supply chain for over 50 years Urenco serves more than 50 customers in 19 countries, facilitating zero carbon electricity gener more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board issued the following news release: * * * Taking a deep dive into internal firm culture, the report discusses the impact of centralization, remote work, messaging from audit firm leaders, and other factors that can affect audit quality * * * Audit firms have room to improve when it comes to creating cultures of accountability that promote audit quality, according to a new staff Spotlight report(PDF) from the Public C more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute issued the following news release: * * * First funding announcements for 2025 invite proposals for patient-centered CER on managing pain and improving mental and behavioral health, among other topics * * * The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is inviting proposals for new patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER) studies and research-related projects through eight PCOR more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The Publishers Association issued the following news release: The Publishers Association has released the UK Publishing Workforce: Diversity, inclusion and belonging in 2024 report based on responses from 9,707 people working in 52 publishing companies. Key findings from the 2024 survey include: * Significant increase in staff living outside of London. The proportion of respondents living in London has decreased by 10 percentage points, now accounting for 3 more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Study finds APL-Imms tool helps GP practices reach more children with timely measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination. * * * A vaccination tool developed by the Clinical Effectiveness Group at Queen Mary University of London has increased the number of children receiving their first MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccines on time in North East London. An evaluation published in Vaccine more PR

SANTA MONICA, California, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Dec. 3, 2024, to Vital City: * * * Where Does Drug Policy Go From Here? By Beau Kilmer Trump won and drug legalization initiatives lost in four of five states on November 5. But be careful about making overgeneralizations or betting on what the next administration is going to do about drug policy. As someone who has researched drug policy for more than 20 years, here are five things that I'll more PR

SANTA MONICA, California, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * Tapped to Lead RAND's China Research Center * * * Jude Blanchette, a leading expert on China's political landscape, has been named the inaugural director of the RAND China Research Center and Distinguished Tang Chair in China Research at nonpartisan, nonprofit RAND. The new RAND China Research Center will expand the scope of RAND's existing work on China with a specific focus on buildi more PR

YORK, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- York St John University issued the following news: York St John's results in the 2024 Postgraduate Research Experience Survey improved again this year, with the University having its 5th consecutive increase in overall satisfaction amongst Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs). The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) is the leading survey of research postgraduates in the UK and beyond, with 12,123 responses received in 2024 from 61 institutions. The ov more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Resources for the Future issued the following news release: What's the story? With limited government resources, identifying where to spend time and money for federal climate-mitigation measures will be key in the coming years. A new paper by researchers at Resources for the Future (RFF) and the USDA Forest Service highlights potential priorities: counties that have, or will have in the future, the unfortunate combination of high social vulnerability and large p more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The Royal College of Nursing issued the following statement on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * Responding to the Nuffield Trust report 'Practice learning in nursing and midwifery education' RCN UK Head of Nursing Practice Stephen Jones said: "High quality practice placements are crucial to a student nurse's education to develop their skills and prepare them to join our brilliant profession. But as this report makes clear, an overstretched workforce and under-resourced  more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * TikTok users are sharing how they use ChatGPT as an alternative to talk therapy. * * * With barriers such as cost and availability of services affecting many people trying to access psychological therapies, is an AI chatbot a good alternative? An RMIT expert weighs in. Dr James Collett, Senior Lecturer, Psychology "Reflection and self-monitoring are funda more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego Supercomputer Center issued the following news release: * * * Grant benefits NAIRR Pilot researchers by enabling SDSC to create custom research environments using cloud platforms that drive innovation at an unprecedented rate * * * San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC), part of the School of Computing, Information and Data Sciences at UC San Diego, has been awarded an Early-concept Grants for Exploratory Research more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Grant benefits NAIRR Pilot researchers by enabling SDSC to create custom research environments using cloud platforms that drive innovation at an unprecedented rate * * * San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC), part of the School of Computing, Information and Data Sciences at UC San Diego, has been awarded an Early-concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER) award from th more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Sanford Burnham Prebys issued the following news release: Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys discover new insights about how pancreatic cancer cells adapt when resources are scarce and find fuel for their unchecked growth. Cancer cells are like booming cities without urban planners. They expand quickly, and in doing so, the resulting tumors consume more energy and other resources than they can acquire from nearby blood vessels. Rather than limiting t more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * SMU mechanical engineering graduate student has figured out a way to enhance the sensitivity of nanopores for early detection of diseases. * * * SMU Lyle mechanical engineering graduate student Kamruzzaman Joty has introduced a groundbreaking new technique in nanotechnology for detecting and analyzing biomolecules, potentially paving the way for new methods of early disease detection. The study, more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release: * * * Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital identified skull deformation as a potential culprit for causing symptoms of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. * * * The chromosomal disorder 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q) has emerged as one of the strongest risks for schizophrenia. Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital identified malformed regions of the cerebellum  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) collaborated with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to characterize the chemical makeup of 81 common household items. Researchers also evaluated the potential risk to users. Exposure to chemicals can cause negative health effects, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Building on previous research to identify chemicals in cons more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: Forest ecosystems of the future will have to cope with very different conditions to those of today. For this reason, researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) indicate that a strategic approach to forest management is crucial. To this end the research team has developed iLand: a simulation model that can compute long-term developments of large forest landscapes, right down to the indi more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * November 2024 ADV up 30.5% YoY * * * Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today reported total trading volume for the month of November 2024 of $48.8 trillion (tn)[1]. Average daily volume (ADV) for the month was $2. more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Tulane University issued the following news release: Inside every jar of honey is a taste of the local environment, its sticky sweet flavor enhanced by whichever nearby flowers bees have decided to sample. But a new study from Tulane University has found that honey can also offer a glimpse of nearby pollution. The study, published in Environmental Pollution, tested 260 honey samples from 48 states for traces of six toxic metals: arsenic, lead, cadmiu more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: By Erin Frick Paolo Forni, associate professor of biology at in the College of Arts & Sciences, has received two grants totaling more than $3.3 million from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The funding will support his work studying Kallmann syndrome and related disorders affecting fertility and olfaction. more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: By Erin Frick A group of chemists at the University at Albany have developed a new method for fast-acting salmonella detection. The test employs a paper strip that changes color in the presence of the bacterial genome, enabling quick screening for salmonella in food products. Unlike other methods, which can take days to yield a result, this system can detect salmonella under four hours. It is also able  more PR

IRVINE, California, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Findings could spur advancements in quantum computing and electronics * * * Scientists at the University of California, Irvine have uncovered the atomic-scale mechanics that enhance superconductivity in an iron-based material, a finding published recently in Nature. Using advanced spectroscopy instruments housed in the UC Irvine Materials Research Institute, the researc more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and their colleagues have developed the first comprehensive map of the dramatic changes that take place in the blood system over the course of the human lifetime. The team quantified the gene expression of more than 58,000 individual hematopoietic (blood) stem cells at seven stages, from early fetal development to more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Researchers programmed immune cells to attack glioblastoma and treat inflammation from multiple sclerosis in mice. The glioblastoma technology will soon be tested in a clinical trial. * * * UCSF scientists have developed a "molecular GPS" to guide immune cells into the brain and kill tumors without harming healthy tissue. It is the first living cell therap more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Mike Pena Mangroves have been shown to provide $855 billion in flood protection services worldwide, according to a new study from the Center for Coastal Climate Resilience at UC Santa Cruz. The research, conducted by project co-lead, Pelayo Menendez and center director, Michael W. Beck, is featured in the World Bank's 2024 edition of The Changing Wealth of Nations. The study more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release: A longtime ExxonMobil lobbying firm, DCI Group, is reportedly being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for its potential involvement in the "Dark Basin" spear phishing operation that targeted thousands of people around the world, including staff at the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). UCS, along with other public interest groups that were subject to the at more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news: People who are either too trusting or too mistrustful are more likely to believe conspiracy theories and ascribe to vaccine hesitancy, finds a new study by UCL researchers. The research, published in PLOS Global Public Health, also found that people who are highly credulous are less capable of recognising fake news. To examine the role of epistemic trust - a term used to describe how much we trust the more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news: Adults who frequently post on social media are at more risk of developing mental health problems than those who passively view social media content, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. The study, published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, investigated how different types of social media use might affect the mental health of adults over time. After analysing data from over 15,000 UK a more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: By Jeff Hansen BK polyomavirus, or BKPyV, is a major cause of kidney transplant failure. There are no effective drugs to treat BKPyV. Research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham reveals new aspects of BKPyV replication, offering possible drug targets to protect transplanted kidneys. To better understand BKPyV replication and ways to prevent it, researchers in the UAB Department of Microbiology more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * A way of mapping connections between regions of the brain has revealed insights into how higher order functions like language and attention are organised. * * * Traditional models of human brain activity represent interactions in pairs between two different brain regions. This is because modelling methods have not developed sufficiently to describe more complex interactions between multiple  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * A programme designed to teach emotional literacy in special schools to children with learning disabilities aged 8 to 11, has had encouragingly positive results. * * * The aim of the programme is to help children cope with social and emotional problems and have better mental health. A randomised controlled feasibility trial involving eight schools was funded by The National Institute for Hea more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news: MUSCLE MASS: Researchers have discovered a mechanism in our cells that is essential to energy production in the muscles. The discovery may lead to new treatment for disorders affecting the muscles, like diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. While it is common knowledge that physical exercise is good for us, a lot of the underlying molecular mechanisms remain to be identified. Now researchers  more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news: HEALTHY AGING: Moderate physical activity can help protect the nerve cells and thus foster healthy ageing, research from the University of Copenhagen and Bispebjerg Hospital shows - and it doesn't have to be high-performance sports. We all know that exercise is the answer to just about everything. But did you know that you don't have to exercise like a maniac every day to reap some of the benefits?  more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news: GREEN HYDROGEN: Despite the massive hype surrounding Power-to-X (PtX), most of the world's announced green hydrogen projects lack financing. The market is deemed far too risky by stakeholders. And, there are many potential pitfalls. According to the authors of a study from the University of Copenhagen, actors must be 'compelled' to invest in a genuinely green manner. Green hydrogen has long been tou more PR

EXETER, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: Scientists have revealed that Europe's native oyster ecosystem has declined to the extent that it has 'collapsed', highlighting the importance of ambitious restoration initiatives. The assessment, led by international conservation charity ZSL and the University of Edinburgh, came after researchers from across Europe reviewed historical and ecological data with the intention of defining the extent of the Eur more PR

EXETER, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: A pioneering free toolkit is helping cultural institutions and organisations around the world to share their collections online. Developed directly with galleries, libraries, archives and museums (GLAMs), the new DIY Open GLAM Toolkit is available for cultural organisations of any size wanting to take the first steps towards open access. Open access helps to make collections more visible and enables the se more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: KU Life Span Institute researchers have partnered with area advocacy groups to explore local tenant experiences with housing and help the community understand how vulnerable people with low incomes can be when it comes to housing in Douglas County. Survey results recently analyzed and reported by researchers at the University of Kansas Center for Community Health and Development documented the experiences more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: A study that uncovered a potential new approach to treating the vascular causes of dementia has been named Research Story of the Year at the British Heart Foundation's annual Heart Hero Awards. The award, which is voted for by the public, went to a BHF funded team from The University of Manchester, who described their delight at scooping the top prize. Professor Adam Greenstein, Professor of more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: Scientists from The University of Manchester have developed a pioneering process using engineered bacteria to transform complex mixed waste into sustainable biopolymers including human therapeutics such as insulin, and bioplastics. A new study from the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology describes a novel biological method to convert mixed municipal waste-like fractions - including food sc more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Dearborn Campus issued the following news: * * * Scientists used to think acids in our bodies were mostly for building things up or breaking things down. But new research from UM-Dearborn faculty Kalyan Kondapalli and Suvranta Tripathy is pointing to a new fundamental role for pH in our cells. * * * Acids, which, technically speaking, are molecules that give off positively charged hydrogen ions when dissolved in water, play  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: By Becky Vogt | Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication Most rural Nebraskans are not well informed about artificial intelligence and are not confident it is being used in the best interest of the public, according to the 2024 Nebraska Rural Poll. About 27% of rural Nebraskans surveyed have used AI tools, but most have not. However, 55% of respondents under age 30 have used these tools.  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: Britain's lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) population endures fear, stigma and exclusion when trying to claim social security benefits, according to a new study from social scientists. Analysis of almost a decade of data from over 10,000 UK households, and more than 100 interviews with people who had claimed benefits, found that fear of discrimination means LGBT+ people can delay cla more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: The University of Nottingham's Observatory for Mathematical Education has published its Introductory Report which sets out its design concepts, together with preliminary plans for the coming years. Including details of progress on setting up the largest ever cohort studies of mathematical education in England, the report makes the case for the importance of the mathematical sciences and thei more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: People are accepting of and prefer self-testing for human papilloma virus (HPV), rather than having a clinician-led cervical smear test, but there is a lack of knowledge about the new cervical screening process, University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka research shows. Published today in the Journal of Primary Health Care, the research reveals that HPV self-testing (a vaginal swab) was widely a more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Louise Underdahl joined global event focused on cultivating community and leadership practices to discuss findings of career planning research for working adult learners * * * University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies' Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research (CEITR) Senior Fellow and Doctoral Instructor Louise Underdahl, Ph.D., MPA, MSLS, joined the proceed more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * The new study was carried out through a partnership between Bradfords Building Supplies and the Plymouth Business School * * * By Alan Williams, Media and Communications Manager The construction sector is keen to do its bit to support the quest for net zero but faces several challenges - from the cost and availability of materials to the levels of support available to companies - which often ha more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: A plan to develop the UK's first wetsuit recycling facility is among eight new projects funded by Future Fibres Network Plus. Many wetsuits are made from neoprene - but the UK currently has no way of recycling them, meaning more than 380 tonnes is burned or landfilled each year. The neoprene recycling project is one of the eight mini projects newly funded by the network. Led by the University of Plymo more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Scientists have revealed that the native oyster ecosystem has declined to the extent that it has been declared 'collapsed' * * * European native oyster ecosystems have been classified as a 'collapsed' species, after an assessment of historical and ecological data revealed it has faced extreme decimation. The mollusc species has surpassed critically endangered on the International Union for  more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: A new study reveals how news and external uncertainties, like rising investor fear and geopolitical risks, affect the financial performance of airline companies. By analysing airline equity returns, researchers found that some shocks have long-term effects while others are short-lived, highlighting the unique challenges facing the aviation industry. The study published in Economic Letters (https://w more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: University of Queensland research has found antimicrobial usage is significantly higher in affluent communities in Australia. Samples have been collected from 50 wastewater treatment plants in locations across Australia servicing about 11.3 million people. Dr Jake O'Brien from UQ's Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences said the team screened samples for approximately 100 antimicrobi more PR

GUILFORD, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: Professor Jennifer Wen from the University of Surrey, an internationally renowned expert in hydrogen safety, is leading HySOON (Improving Liquid Hydrogen Safety for Mobile Applications), a joint industry project sponsored by Shell, Total Energies OneTech, Air Products and Chart Industries. The project aims to address specific safety issues associated with bunkering of liquid hydrogen to inform fut more PR

GUILFORD, England, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: Only a system-wide overhaul of the NHS that invests in staff wellbeing can address the psychological ill-health crisis amongst healthcare workers, according to research led by the University of Surrey in partnership with the University of Exeter. The research, which is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), focussed on nurses, midwives and paramedics who are disprop more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Dr Patti Shih says consumers are at risk of buying products that do more harm than good * * * A University of Wollongong (UOW) researcher is calling for better information and regulation to protect consumers from the potential harms of health tests advertised directly to consumers. Sociologist Dr Patti Shih from UOW's Australian Centre for Health Engagement Evidence & Values (ACHE more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: Circadian clocks control physiological processes and behavior in virtually all living organisms. Now an international research team led by researchers from the University of Wurzburg has created a detailed map of the internal clock in the brain of the fruit fly. All animals including humans are subject to daily rhythms in their activity and sleep, hunger, metabolism, and reproduction. The system more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * The launch of the new ORAI PhD certificate program is supported by a $2.9 million National Research Traineeship (NRT) grant from the National Science Foundation, putting USC at the forefront of AI for decision-making. * * * By Greta Harrison USC Viterbi School of Engineering is building research and teaching capacity at the synergistic intersectio more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: A study published in Molecular Psychiatry found that brain volume changes correlate with social behavior differences in psychiatric conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and schizophrenia. The study, led by Noboru Hiroi, PhD., professor in the Department of Pharmacology, Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Sc more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The Washington University School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Clinical trial indicates safety, fewer cases of life-threatening graft-versus-host disease than expected * * * Adding a new drug to standard care for stem cell transplant recipients may reduce a life-threatening side effect, according to an early-stage clinical trial conducted at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The trial showed that patients bei more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * A dedicated team of W&M researchers has been collecting data on Nigerian monument Sungbo's Eredo for the past five years. Now, analysis begins. * * * By William Oster Monuments in America take many forms - faces carved in a mountain, bronze statues overlooking a harbor - but in Southwest Nigeria, one monument spanning centuries is at the center of the largest collection of LiDAR data in history. Su more PR

WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution issued the following news release: Scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) investigating the pathways of the proposed wastewater discharge from the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (PNPS) find it has a high probability of remaining in Cape Cod Bay for at least one month after release. Their findings are based on a model of the circulation patterns around Cape Cod Bay and provide insight into th more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Code.org Advocacy Coalition, Computer Science Teachers Association and Expanding Computer Science Pathways issued a 103-page report in October 2024 entitled "State of Computer Science Education." The report was written by Hannah Weissman, Maggie Glennon, Bryan Twarek, Catherine Tabor, Sarah Dunton, Josh Childs and Nicole Martin. Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary The United States is at a critical juncture in education policy: How do we prepare our students  more ST

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: In today's world, mathematical models are an integral part of the study of biological systems. But with the increase in the ability to collect data at various scales of resolution, modern mathematical biology must actively integrate rigorous statistical, data science, and computer science frameworks as well. With the new Virginia Tech Center for the Mathematics of Biosystems (VT-CMB), administered by the College of Scie more PR

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 5 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Genomic researchers used to be able to store their datasets on a laptop, but with so many whole genomes available now to study, the resulting big datasets must be stored in the cloud resulting in more expensive, slower and more unwieldy computations. A new method developed at Cornell provides tools and methodologies to compress hundreds of terabytes of genomic data to gigabytes, once again enabling researchers to store  more PR

DELAWARE, Ohio, Dec. 6 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: Ohio Wesleyan University has been awarded its fourth - and largest - Choose Ohio First grant, receiving $1,199,940 for scholarships for Ohio students pursuing degrees in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. OWU's grant is among the four largest awarded to colleges and universities statewide this cycle. The State of Ohio and Ohio Department of Higher Education announced the Fis more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: PASADENA, CA This week, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) announced the winners of her 2024 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in the West San Gabriel Valley. This annual computer science competition, hosted by the U.S. House of Representatives, encourages students to learn how to code and inspires them to pursue careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields. A record 67 more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), proudly announced Roma Ibarra and Aaliyah Molina as the winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Texas's 28th District. Roma and Aaliyah, both sophomores at Hebbronville High School, earned first place with their innovative app, Space Navigator. This space-themed platformer game challenges users to overcome level-based obstacles as they advance throug more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: On Thursday, December 5, 2024, U.S. RepresentativeGabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) announced Rubye Chappa, Jonethan Camarena and Raj Bhakta, students from Carlsbad High School, as the winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for New Mexico's second congressional district. "Congratulations to Rubye, Jonethan and Raj of Carlsbad High School for their creative and thoughtful creation that addresses the crit more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 5 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Photo courtesy of NASA.NASA's Artemis II mission, the first human mission to the moon in over 50 years, has been delayed again due to an extended investigation into the crew capsule's heat shield. Originally scheduled for late 2025, the mission set to carry three U.S. astronauts and one Canadian astronaut is now expected to launch no earlier than April 2026. Experts from Rice University, a long-standing partner in spa more PR

MENLO PARK, California, Dec. 5 -- SRI International issued the following news: * * * The prestigious SRI Fellows Award celebrates individual innovators who are shaping our future. * * * SRI is pleased to announce that Timothy Rogne has been named its newest Fellow. Rogne, a principal research engineer in SRI's Surveillance Systems Lab, is recognized for his world-leading expertise and contributions to the development of electro-optic and infrared sensing programs at the national defense leve more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Dec. 6 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: By Chuck Wasserstrom Two members of the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College of Engineering and Computer Science, UC Foundation Associate Professor Trevor Elliott and Associate Professor Reetesh Ranjan, have earned national recognition from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)--the world's largest aerospace te more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 5 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Students David Ojo and Stephanie Hua served as emcees for the celebration (Photo by Chuck Wainwright) The University's International Thanksgiving Celebration marked its 40th anniversary on Nov. 21 in the Schine Student Center's Goldstein Auditorium. The beloved University tradition is believed to be the only celebration of its kind on a college campus in the United States. The seed for today's celebration was planted more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * The launch of the new ORAI PhD certificate program is supported by a $2.9 million National Research Traineeship (NRT) grant from the National Science Foundation, putting USC at the forefront of AI for decision-making. * * * By Greta Harrison USC Viterbi School of Engineering is building research and teaching capacity at the synergistic intersectio more PR