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$3.5 Million in Commonwealth Grants for Macquarie University Medical Research (10)
SYDNEY, Australia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Macquarie University issued the following news release:
Five Macquarie University researchers have received a total of $3,475,226 in the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Grants.
The projects include a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease, an investigation of whether metal-containing compounds could combat deadly fungal infections, a driver of cardiovascular disease, and the neurons that control swallowing.
Deput more PR
2024 NMSU Research Expenditures Reach $140 Million-Plus: A&S Departments See Substantial Gains (10)
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
With New Mexico State University on track to become an R1-designated research institution in 2025, the university is also well ahead of its research expenditure goal.
Preliminary numbers collected for the National Science Foundation's Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) Survey indicate that in 2024, NMSU has had $141 million in research expenditures, or funds spent to conduct more PR
3Q 2024 Campus Switch Market Plummets Again, But Arista, NETGEAR and Ubiquiti Buck the Trend, According to Dell'Oro Group (10)
REDWOOD CITY, California, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release:
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Early Signs Point to Significant Rebound for 2025
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According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, 3Q 2024 worldwide Ethernet Campus Switch revenues dropped by 24 p more PR
A Look Back at UCR's Top Research in 2024 (10)
RIVERSIDE, California, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news:
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UCR researchers continued to fight climate change, but also delved this year into the unexpected and novel
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The university didn't disappoint in its first full year after having been named one of the nation's premier research universities.
Newly anointed Association of American Universities member UC Riverside continued to be a world leader in research that offsets t more PR
Aberystwyth Historian Helps Unravel Mystery of Medieval Silk Bag (10)
CEREDIGION, Wales, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Aberystwyth University issued the following news:
An Aberystwyth University academic is part of an international team that has made an exciting discovery linking an 800-year-old silk bag at Westminster Abbey with Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor.
The project team, which includes Dr Elizabeth New, a Reader in medieval history at Aberystwyth, has carried out an in-depth study of a medieval silk bag covering the great seal of King Henry III on a doc more PR
AEA Statement on DOE's LNG Exports Report (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The American Energy Alliance issued the following news statement on Dec. 17, 2024:
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American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle released the following statement today following the release of the Department of Energy's report on liquified natural gas (LNG) exports:
"This latest analysis of LNG exports fundamentally misrepresents the economic and environmental benefits of America's global leadership in energy production. The study epitomizes four years o more PR
AGA Condemns Last-Minute LNG Report (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The American Gas Association issued the following statement on Dec. 17, 2024:
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The American Gas Association's President and CEO Karen Harbert released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration's pre-Christmas release of their report on American LNG:
"The Biden Administration's pause on American LNG exports was a mistake that resulted in uncertainty for the market, for investors, and for America's allies around the world," sai more PR
AI and Machine Learning to Enhance Pension Plan Governance and the Investor Experience: New CFA Institute Research (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release:
The CFA Institute Research and Policy Center has released new research exploring how AI and machine-learning technology can address critical issues facing the global pensions industry.
Demographic shifts, underfunding of defined benefit pension plans, inflation, rising inequalities, and gaps in financial literacy, are creating an increasingly complex more PR
Altice USA and Optimum Unveil 2023 Sustainability & Impact Report (10)
LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- Altice USA (formerly the Cablevision Systems) issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024:
Altice USA and Optimum, one of the largest broadband communications and video services providers in the United States, today announced the release of its 2023 Sustainability & Impact Report. This report highlights the company's efforts to transform its operations and value chain to emphasize and improve environmental sustainability, build an inclusive more PR
American Academy of Sleep Medicine: Majority of People Say Exercising Helps Improve Sleep (10)
DARIEN, Illinois, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Sleep Medicine issued the following news release:
When preparing for the new year, many Americans make resolutions focused on getting back to the gym or finding a new exercise routine. In fact, according to Pew Research Center, 79% of resolutions concerned health in 2024. While many make this decision to feel healthy and look good, there is another benefit of working out that many don't consider -- sleep. A new survey from the Americ more PR
American Geophysical Union: Most Coastal Arctic Infrastructure Faces Instability by 2100 (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The American Geophysical Union issued the following news release:
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Erosion, sea level rise and melting permafrost will wreak havoc on buildings and communities in the far north, finds the first pan-Arctic risk assessment of coastal threats
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A new study has produced the first map of all coastal communities and infrastructure across the Arctic, showing the vulnerability of the built environment to threats from climate change. Erosion is currently the b more PR
American Geophysical Union: Wildfire Surges in East, Southeast US Fueled by New Trees and Shrubs (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The American Geophysical Union issued the following news release:
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Woody vegetation has increased by 37% over the last 30 years in the eastern United States, fueling the rise in large wildfires. Texas and the Appalachian Mountains took the biggest hits
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The eastern U.S. has more trees and shrubs than three decades ago. This growth, driven by processes such as tree and understory infilling in unmanaged forests, is helping fuel wildfires, contributing more PR
American Psychological Association: Insurance Challenges Limit Psychologists' Capacity to Address Ongoing Mental Health Needs (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The American Psychological Association issued the following news release:
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Low reimbursement rates, administrative burdens, problems getting paid cited as barriers to working with insurance
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Although demand for mental health treatment remains high, administrative and financial barriers are preventing many psychologists from participating in insurance networks, according to the American Psychological Association's 2024 Practitioner Pulse Survey. Barri more PR
American Society of Hematology: Heightened Risk of Hospitalization for Blood Clots Seen in People With Long-Term Exposure to Air (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The American Society of Hematology issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024:
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Association seen regardless of participants' smoking status and in those with no prior lung disease
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People exposed to higher concentrations of three types of air pollution over a period of nearly 17 years had a higher risk of being hospitalized for blood clots in their veins as compared with people exposed to lower concentrations of these air pollutants. The find more PR
Anderson University: English Majors Present Research at College of Arts and Sciences Showcase (10)
ANDERSON, South Carolina, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Anderson University issued the following news release:
Students in two of Dr. Katherine Wyma's English classes spent the semester conducting research on literary topics of their choice, culminating in presentations at the Anderson University College of Arts and Sciences Showcase this month.
Dr. Wyma, an associate professor of English, assigned her students in Literary Theory and Research course to curate a mock museum exhibit surrounding a theme o more PR
Annenberg Public Policy Center: Cases of Whooping Cough Growing, But Knowledge About It is Lacking (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Annenberg Public Policy Center issued the following news release:
Following a several-year lull during the pandemic, cases of whooping cough are increasing across the United States. As of Nov. 30, early U.S. data show over 28,000 cases reported this year, or six times as many as in the same period in 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Whooping cough or pertussis, a highly contagious bacterial infection of more PR
ANS Publishes New Standards (10)
LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The American Nuclear Society issued the following news:
The following standards from the American Nuclear Society were published in 2024 and are available in the ANS Store:
ANS-3.11-2024, Determining Meteorological Information at Nuclear Facilities (revision of ANS-3.11-2015; R2020)
This standard provides the identification of which meteorological parameters should be measured relative to the specific monitoring program objectives, meteorological more PR
Ansys Report Highlights Simulation's Role in Improving Sustainability Across Industries (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Ansys, a computer-aided engineering software developer, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024:
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Ansys introduces a new methodology for early-stage and life cycle design that quantifies the impact of simulation on sustainability initiatives, helping companies predict ROI
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* Companies can use Ansys simulation to measure direct, indirect, and downstream greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the product life cycle
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Army Engineer R&D Development Center: Laying Groundwork for Future of Railroads (10)
VICKSBURG, Mississippi, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story:
By Kaley Skaggs, public affairs specialist
Monchengladbach, Germany - Recently, researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) participated in a railroad exercise aimed at strengthening transportation infrastructure resilience across NATO countries.
Dr. Abby Cisko, Jonathan Oldenburg and Gabriel Katzenmeyer from ERDC's Railroad Res more PR
Article Co-Written by Engineering Faculty Sundaram, Alfred University Alumni, Appears in ACerS Bulletin (10)
ALFRED, New York, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Alfred University issued the following news release:
An article co-authored by S.K. Sundaram, Inamori Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Alfred University, and Alfred University alumni Ryan Fordham and Shawn M. Allen, appears in the December 2024 issue of the American Ceramic Society (ACerS) Bulletin.
The article, titled "A study of lithography-based additive manufacturing of ceria ceramics," was co-written by Sundaram, along with Fordham, A more PR
ASSP Updates Standards on Safety Training and Hazardous Energy (10)
PARK RIDGE, Illinois, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The American Society of Safety Professionals issued the following news release:
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has revised two workplace safety standards that enable organizations to better protect workers and improve daily operations to achieve a higher level of business success. One standard guides the development of effective safety training while the other helps control hazardous energy that can seriously harm workers.
ANSI/ASS more PR
Auburn University: Business Faculty Develop Blockchain-Based Solution for Tracking Emissions (10)
AUBURN, Alabama, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Auburn University issued the following news:
By Laura Schmitt
Accounting researchers from Auburn and John Carroll Universities have created an innovative digital method to streamline the way companies track and report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making it easier for firms to accurately comply with stringent national and international carbon disclosure regulations.
Those regulations require companies to report on GHG emissions released across a company' more PR
Australian Institute of Criminology: New Criminology Research Grants Awarded (10)
CANBERRA CITY, Australia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Australian Institute of Criminology issued the following news release:
The Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) has announced important new funding that will support Australian academics to undertake cutting edge crime and justice research.
AIC Director Heather Cook looks forward to seeing the work of these 7 new projects come to fruition under the Criminology Research Grants (CRG) program, all of which have been selected by the Criminolo more PR
Australian Marine Conservation Society: GBR Faces Another Tough Summer After Unprecedented Coral Loss on Southern Reefs (10)
BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Australian Marine Conservation Society issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024:
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* Australian Institute of Marine Science underwater surveys shows unprecedented coral death on southern reef - a month after survey results showed similar devastation on northern section
* Surveyed reefs in the Capricorn Bunkers region have lost 41% of their coral cover
* Reef faces another summer from hell with heat building in the water amid bleachin more PR
Austrian Institute of Technology: EARTO Presents New Strategies for Health Research and Innovation (10)
VIENNA, Austria, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- Austrian Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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As coordinator of the EARTO Healthcare Working Group, AIT strengthens Europe's course for research and innovation in the healthcare sector
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The European Association of Research and Technology Organisations (EARTO) has published a position paper containing key recommendations for healthcare research and innovation in the upcoming EU Framework Programme FP10. Under the leadership of Dirk more PR
Austrian Institute of Technology: GEPROBA - Development of High-Performance Process for Additive Manufacturing of Large Vehicle Components (10)
VIENNA, Austria, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Austrian Institute of Technology issued the following news:
The GEPROBA research project (Increased productivity through optimized torch technology and additional wires for waDED) led by the LKR Leichtmetallkompetenzzentrum Ranshofen of the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology is taking additive manufacturing a decisive step forward. The aim is to make the Wire-arc Directed Energy Deposition (waDED) process more efficient and sustainable for the production o more PR
Baylor College of Medicine: Researchers Discovered Molecular Events Leading to Rett Syndrome (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news:
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital and collaborating institutions have gained new insights into the molecular changes leading to Rett syndrome, a severe neurological disorder caused by mutations in the MeCP2 gene encoding methyl-CpG binding protein 2 (MeCP2). The team reports in the journal Neuron that more PR
BLS - Midwest Region Issues Report Entitled 'Average Energy Prices, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin - November 2024' (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Dec. 17, 2024, entitled "Average Energy Prices, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin - November 2024":
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Gasoline prices averaged $3.414 a gallon in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area in November 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Jason Palmer noted that area gasoline prices were down 25.0 cents more PR
BLS - Midwest Region Issues Report Entitled 'Average Energy Prices, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn - November 2024' (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Dec. 17, 2024, entitled "Average Energy Prices, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn - November 2024":
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Gasoline prices averaged $3.226 a gallon in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area in November 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Jason Palmer noted that area gasoline prices were down 17.7 cents c more PR
BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'County Employment and Wages in Florida - Second Quarter 2024' (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on Dec. 17, 2024, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Florida - Second Quarter 2024":
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Employment rose in 23 of the 27 largest counties in Florida from June 2023 to June 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (Large counties are the 369 U.S. counties or county equivalents with annual average employment l more PR
BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'County Employment and Wages in Georgia - Second Quarter 2024' (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on Dec. 17, 2024, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Georgia - Second Quarter 2024":
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Employment rose in 9 of the 11 largest counties in Georgia from June 2023 to June 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (Large counties are the 369 U.S. counties or county equivalents with annual average employment le more PR
BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'County Employment and Wages in Kentucky - Second Quarter 2024' (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on Dec. 17, 2024, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Kentucky - Second Quarter 2024":
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Among Kentucky's three largest counties, employment increased in Jefferson (+0.8 percent) and Fayette (+0.6 percent) from June 2023 to June 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (Large counties are the 369 U.S. count more PR
BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'County Employment and Wages in North Carolina - Second Quarter 2024' (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on Dec. 17, 2024, entitled "County Employment and Wages in North Carolina - Second Quarter 2024":
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Employment rose in 10 of the 14 largest counties in North Carolina from June 2023 to June 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (Large counties are the 369 U.S. counties or county equivalents with annual averag more PR
BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'County Employment and Wages in South Carolina - Second Quarter 2024' (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on Dec. 17, 2024, entitled "County Employment and Wages in South Carolina - Second Quarter 2024":
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Employment rose in 6 of the 7 largest counties in South Carolina from June 2023 to June 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (Large counties are the 369 U.S. counties or county equivalents with annual average more PR
BLS - Southwest Region Issues Report Entitled 'Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions - September 2024' (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Dec. 17, 2024, entitled "Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions - September 2024":
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Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $39.37 per hour in the South to $53.75 in the Northeast in September 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported more PR
BLS Issues Report on Employer Costs for Employee Compensation - September 2024 (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-24-2561) on Dec. 17, 2024, entitled "Employer Costs for Employee Compensation - September 2024":
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Employer costs for employee compensation for civilian workers averaged $46.84 per hour worked in September 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Wages and salaries averaged $32.25, while benefit costs averaged $14.59. (See chart 1 and tables 1 and more PR
BLS Issues Report on State Job Openings and Labor Turnover - October 2024 (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-24-2562) on Dec. 17, 2024, entitled "State Job Openings and Labor Turnover - October 2024":
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Job openings rates increased in 12 states and decreased in 4 states on the last business day of October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Hires rates decreased in 3 states and increased in 2 states. Total separations rates increased in 5 states and decr more PR
Booz Allen Hamilton: Digital Twins and the Future of Immersive Experiences (10)
MCLEAN, Virginia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Booz Allen Hamilton, an information technology information company, issued the following news release:
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Exploring virtual reality systems with Trishna Lovley
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Digital twins can tackle an array of thorny challenges that federal agencies face today. By creating exact virtual replicas of objects, systems, and processes, linking the simulated version to the real thing through live data feeds, digital twin solutions can uncover new insights and impr more PR
CableLabs New Advancements in 10G Technologies Are Shaping the Future of Connectivity (10)
LOUISVILLE, Colorado, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- CableLabs, an innovation and R&D lab for the cable industry, issued the following news:
In an era where digital connectivity drives innovation, CableLabs has unveiled new advancements in the 10G platform, going beyond ultrafast speeds to deliver intelligent, reliable and secure networks. The 2024 milestones spotlight innovations in Network as a Service (NaaS), latency reduction technologies and cutting-edge security frameworks. These advancements not on more PR
CAIR Calls Airwars Report Showing Israel Targeted Gaza Civilians Early On 'Latest Evidence' of Genocidal Intent (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024:
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Report released as top Israeli official announces permanent occupation of Gaza, Knesset bill introduced to allow illegal settlements
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The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called a report by British watchdog AirWars showed unprecedented civilian casualties in Gaza in the f more PR
CalState-Channel Islands: Economics Professor Receives National Attention for Research Project (10)
CAMARILLO, California, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release:
CSUCI Professor of Economics Bryan Tomlin, Ph.D., is the lead researcher on a new study for the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) which explores antisemitism and the challenges that Jewish and Israeli American job applicants experience in the U.S. job market.
After analysis of his large-sample field experiment - which included sending 3,000 inquiries to job postings a more PR
Canterbury Christ Church University: Researchers Unlock Potential of Desert Plants for Cleaner Efficient Energy (10)
CANTERBURY, England, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Canterbury Christ Church University issued the following news:
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Researchers have found a more sustainable way to produce energy using plants that can survive in dry conditions such as deserts.
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These drought-tolerant plants, also known as arid plants, could help create cleaner and more efficient biofuels on a large scale. Biofuels are renewable energy sources made from biological materials like plants and algae.
The study was undertaken by more PR
Carnegie Mellon: SEI Releases Security Engineering Framework (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute issued the following news:
The role of software within business- and mission-critical systems is growing, and so is the need to control the system security and resilience risks created by software components. The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) has released the Security Engineering Framework (SEF), a detailed schema of software-focused engineering practices that acquisition programs ca more PR
Center for American Progress: Paid Leave Helps Americans Keep Their Health Insurance When They Need It Most (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release:
When a serious health need occurs or a new child arrives, continuing health insurance coverage becomes more important than ever. Yet for too many Americans, taking time away from work to address these needs can jeopardize that coverage, whether by putting employer-sponsored coverage at risk or simply by cutting off income needed to pay premiums. This new Center for American Progress report makes more PR
Center for Data Innovation: House AI Report Lays the Foundation for a Clear, Credible U.S. Vision on AI Governance (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The Center for Data Innovation issued the following statement on Dec. 17, 2024:
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Following the release of the Bipartisan House AI Task Force's final report on how lawmakers should address AI, the Center for Data Innovation issued the following statement from Senior Policy Manager Hodan Omaar and Director Daniel Castro:
For too long, U.S. policymakers have struggled to articulate a thorough and coherent vision for AI governance. The problem isn't just the f more PR
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Inspector General Report - the FBI and Jan. 6, 2021 (10)
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Dec. 16, 2024:
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Inspector General Report -- the FBI and January 6, 2021
Written by David Zimmer
On Thursday, December 12, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Inspector General (OIG) Michael Horowitz released his report entitled "A Review of the Federal Bureau of Investigation' more PR
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: U.S. Energy Demand to Rise 15% in Next 5 Years (10)
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary:
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U.S. Energy Demand to Rise 15% in Next 5 Years
Written by Sarah Montalbano
A new report by Grid Strategies anticipates that U.S. electricity demand will increase five times faster than previously estimated over the next five years.
The culprit? Data centers, manufacturing, and increased e more PR
CGF's Forest Positive Coalition Report Shows Consumer Goods Sector is Increasing Transparency in Efforts to Reduce Deforestation in Supply Chains (10)
PARIS, France, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The Consumer Goods Forum, an organisation that brings consumer goods retailers and manufacturers together, issued the following news release:
The Consumer Goods Forum's (CGF) Forest Positive Coalition has today published its latest report, demonstrating that a growing group of FMCG businesses are leading the way in their voluntary commitments to end deforestation, forest degradation and habitat conversion.
* Consumer goods businesses have improved transparenc more PR
Chamber of Progress: House AI Task Force Releases Extensive Policy Plan (10)
MCLEAN, Virginia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following news on Dec. 17, 2024:
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Report offers 89 policy recommendations for future Congresses
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Today, the House's bipartisan task force on artificial intelligence released an expansive report with 89 policy recommendations for Congress to advance AI development. One notable recommendation in the 250+ page report is for Congress to prom more PR
ChatGPT, Aspirin, Blood-Based Screening Test Among Topics to Be Highlighted at the 2025 ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The American Society of Clinical Oncology issued the following news release:
Five studies exploring advances in the screening and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers will be featured in the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium's official Press Program. The research explores the use of ChatGPT and blood-based tests in screening and other aspects of colon cancer; the role of aspirin in colorectal cancer re more PR
City of Hope Scientists Uncover Protein That Helps Cancer Cells Dodge CAR T Cell Therapy (10)
DUARTE, California, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- City of Hope issued the following news release:
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Discovery could lead to new treatments for blood cancer patients currently facing limited options
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LOS ANGELES -- Scientists at City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States with a Los Angeles comprehensive cancer center ranked among the nation's top 5 cancer centers by U.S. News & World Report, have collared a tricky culprit more PR
Colorado and the AI Revolution (10)
BOULDER, Colorado, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business issued the following news:
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Colorado is at the forefront of the AI revolution, adopting applications across industries and leading with the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act. This topic was a spotlight at the 60th annual Colorado Business Economic Outlook Forum.
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By Jane Majkiewicz
After 60 years of forecasting economic trends in Colorado's mainstay industries, something that co more PR
Columbus State University: 'Cartographic America' Rare Maps Book Visualizes Colonial to Antebellum History in U.S. (10)
COLUMBUS, Georgia, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- Columbus State University issued the following news:
The Columbus State University Press has released its first major hardback book: "Cartographic America: Selections from the J. Kyle Spencer Map Collection." This visually stunning and intellectually rich work by two university faculty members was curated from the university's one-of-a-kind map collection.
The 123-page, coffee table-style book charts nearly 300 years of American historical geography from more PR
Competency Framework for Pharmacists in the South East Asia Region Published by FIP (10)
THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The International Pharmaceutical Federation issued the following news release:
The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Global Competency Framework (GbCF, 2020, version 2) has been adapted specifically for pharmacists in the South East Asian region and is published today.
The FIP GbCF contains a set of competencies and core behavioural statements that are intended to be generally applicable to the global pharmacy workforce, supporting th more PR
Consumer Energy Alliance: DOE Findings From LNG Analysis Unhelpful to Environmental Progress (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- Consumer Energy Alliance issued the following news release:
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Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, issued the following statement regarding the findings of a forthcoming Department of Energy analysis of liquefied natural gas exports, as related in news accounts.
"It's unfortunate to see what began as an election-year ploy turned into a predictable and pre-determined outcome that will more PR
Consumer prices up 2.7 percent from November 2023 to November 2024 (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily:
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Over the year ended November 2024, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 2.7 percent (not seasonally adjusted). Food prices were 2.4 percent higher than a year earlier, and energy prices were 3.2 percent lower. Prices for all items less food and energy rose 3.3 percent over this 12-month period.
Prices for food at home (which more PR
CoreLogic: California Home Sales Increased After Historically Slow Year (10)
IRVINE, California, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- CoreLogic, a property, mortgage and consumer information provider, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024:
CoreLogic, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released monthly residential California home sales numbers for October 2024. The report includes data for new and resale single-family homes and resale condominiums for six counties in Southern California and eight counties in Northern C more PR
CRN Encourages Greater Inclusion of Dietary Supplement Recommendations in Dietary Guidelines (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The Council for Responsible Nutrition issued the following news release:
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association representing the dietary supplement and functional food industry, acknowledges the efforts of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee in reviewing extensive data, particularly that on current nutrient intakes across the U.S. population. However, CRN expresses disappointment that the guidelines process did not c more PR
Curtin University: Curtin Health Research to Transform Care for Vulnerable Communities (10)
PERTH, Australia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Curtin University issued the following news release:
Two Curtin University research projects have been awarded almost $2.8 million in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grants to enhance healthcare delivery for vulnerable populations.
Led by Professor Deborah Hersh from the Curtin School of Allied Health, the first project aims to transform how healthcare professionals communicate test results and give feedback to patients with acquired b more PR
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: Trial of CBD for Cancer-Related Anxiety Demonstrates Intriguing Findings (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release:
RESEARCH SUMMARY
Study Title: Cannabidiol for Scan-related Anxiety in Women with Advanced Breast Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Publication: JAMA Network Open
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute authors: Manan M. Nayak, PhD, Peter Chai, MD, Paul J. Catalano, ScD, William Pirl, MD, MPH, James A. Tulsky, MD, Stephanie Tung, MD, Nancy U. Lin, MD, Nicole Andrade, BA, Sabrina Johns, MPH, C more PR
Disney Continues to Lead While FOX and YouTube Set Records in Nielsen's November Media Distributor Gauge (10)
NEW YORK, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news on Dec. 17, 2024:
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FOX Sees Gains from World Series, NFL and Election Coverage
Netflix Wins with Young Men Demos During Paul vs. Tyson
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In a month that included widespread coverage of the presidential election and a dynamic slate of sporting events, multiplatform media distributors continued to benefit most from their ability to engage with audiences everywhere. FOX s more PR
Educators for Excellence: New Report Offers Unprecedented Insights Into NYC Reads Initiative (10)
NEW YORK, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- Educators for Excellence issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024:
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Hundreds of educators shed light on the city's signature literacy initiative in a new report, Reading Between the Lines: Teacher Perspective on NYC Reads Implementation
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Educators for Excellence-New York (E4E-NY) today released a report, Reading Between the Lines: Teacher Perspective on NYC Reads Implementation, capturing survey data from hundreds of educators 18 months into more PR
Electric Power Supply Association: With NERC Declaring 'Urgent' Need for Energy Resources, Competition Essential to Meet the Moment (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The Electric Power Supply Association issued the following statement on Dec. 17, 2024, by President and CEO Todd Snitchler on North American Electric Reliability Corp. Long Term Reliability Assessment:
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Policymakers should embrace competition to meet the rising demand for electric power resources projected by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)'s latest 10-year outlook, while prioritizing critical dispatchable resources, said the head more PR
Engineers Australia Welcomes the Release of the CEMAG Final Report (10)
BARTON, Australia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Engineers Australia issued the following news release:
Engineers Australia welcomes the release of the Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group (CEMAG) Final Report, a milestone document providing a blueprint for Australia's transition to a circular economy. The report, developed over nearly two years of consultation, offers a comprehensive vision for embedding circular economy principles across key sectors and highlights Engineers Australia as a critic more PR
Environmental Defense Fund: D.C. Circuit Hears Oral Argument in Challenges to EPA's National Health-Based Standards for Soot (10)
NEW YORK, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024:
This morning, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit will hear oral argument in challenges to EPA's updated and strengthened national health-based standards for particulate matter, more commonly known as soot.
"EPA's soot standards are a vitally important step toward cleaner and healthier air for everyone," said Peter Zalzal, Associate Vice President for Clean Air Strategie more PR
EPA Celebrates Pacific Islands Zero Waste and Resilience Accomplishments (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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Guam, the CNMI and American Samoa Made Significant Progress
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HONOLULU - As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrated America Recycles Day and released the National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution (https://www.epa.gov/circulareconomy/national-strategy-prevent-plastic-pollution#final), EPA's partners in the Pacific Islands continued to make significant progre more PR
EPA Launches New Studies and Data Collection Efforts to Better Protect Communities From PFAS (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024:
Today, December 16, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published for public comment its plan for studying and developing technology-based PFAS limits on industrial wastewater discharges. The plan is a key action under the agency's PFAS Strategic Roadmap as it considers rulemaking efforts to protect communities from forever chemicals in local waterways and supports the Bi more PR
EPA Report Highlights Water Affordability Challenges in the U.S. (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024:
Today, December 17, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a report to Congress detailing water affordability across the U.S. among households and utilities.
The report -- "Water Affordability Needs Assessment" (https://www.epa.gov/waterfinancecenter/water-affordability-needs-assessment) -- summarizes decades of research by utilities, academics, and associations, a more PR
European Federation of Journalists: Denmark - Union Website Deindexed by Google in the Firm's Latest Search Experiment (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The European Federation of Journalists issued the following news:
The Danish Union of Journalists (DJ) website is no longer visible from Google's search results for 1% of Danish users as part of a "time-limited test" by Google. The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) urges Google to reconsider this "experiment" and restores the visibility of DJ's and Danish news websites in its search results.
The experiment was announced on 14 November and consists more PR
European Food Safety Authority: Perchlorate in Food - Draft Scientific Opinion for Public Consultation (10)
PHARMA, Italy, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The European Food Safety Authority issued the following news:
EFSA is launching a public consultation on its draft scientific opinion concerning the public health risks associated with perchlorate in food. This work responds to a request from the European Commission to re-evaluate the risks, considering new data and an updated methodology that have become available since EFSA's 2014 assessment.
As part of the review, experts have updated the tolerable daily i more PR
European Medicines Agency: A Common EU Approach to Data Transparency in Medicine Regulation (10)
LONDON, England, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The European Medicines Agency issued the following news:
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EMA and HMA update principles for identification and disclosure of commercially confidential information and personal data
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EMA and HMA (Heads of Medicines Agencies) have published a comprehensive overhaul of their guidance on the identification of commercially confidential information (CCI) and personal data in marketing authorisation applications for human medicines. The update reaffirm more PR
European Medicines Agency: Successful Pilot Paves the Way for Implementation of EPI (10)
LONDON, England, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The European Medicines Agency issued the following news:
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Report outlines recommendations and next steps
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The report of a pilot exploring the creation and testing of ePIs (electronic product information) in real regulatory procedures was published today. The pilot found that the EU regulatory system is generally prepared for the introduction of ePI and can move towards its phased implementation in regulatory procedures, while first recognising t more PR
Expanded Agreement Provides Air Force Researchers More Access to Work on Wright State's Campus (10)
KENT, Ohio, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Wright State University issued the following news:
By Bob Mihalek
Researchers from the Air Force Research Laboratory and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base now have access to work throughout Wright State University's campus thanks to an expanded partnership agreement.
The new agreement builds on a successful initiative launched in December 2022 that gave Air Force researchers access to office and laboratory spaces in Wright State's Neuroscience Engineering Collabo more PR
Federal Housing Finance Agency: Releases Update of Enterprise Sales of Non-Performing Loans (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Federal Housing Finance Agency issued the following news release Dec. 17, 2024:
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The latest report on the transactions by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, intended to transfer credit risk and improve outcomes for borrowers, reflects a steady drop in delinquencies since the pandemic
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today released a report on non-performing loans (NPLs) sold by by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) through the first more PR
FSU Researcher: Moral Judgments Shape Everyday Consumption Practices (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news:
By Pete Reinwald
In a groundbreaking new study, a Florida State University marketing researcher and her colleagues revealed a complex moral landscape underlying everyday consumption practices, particularly relating to self-care, just in time for the holiday shopping season.
The study, published this fall in the Journal of Consumer Research, shows that consumers navigate moral judgments in seemingly m more PR
Ga. Revenue Dept.: November Tax Revenues Up 2.3% (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Georgia Department of Revenue issued the following news release:
The State of Georgia's net tax collections during the month of November approached $2.38 billion, for an increase of $52.9 million, or 2.3%, compared to FY 2024, when net tax collections totaled $2.32 billion for the month. Year to date, net tax revenue collections totaled nearly $13.02 billion, for a decrease of $8.3 million, or 0.1%, compared to November 2023, when net tax collections to more PR
German Center for Infection Research: Start-Up EBViously Founded (10)
BRAUNSCHWEIG, Germany, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The German Center for Infection Research issued the following news release:
EBViously, a spin-off of Helmholtz Munich, officially started operations on 11 November 2024. The company is developing a preventive vaccine against diseases caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). The aim is to protect people from a range of serious diseases such as infectious mononucleosis, secondary diseases such as multiple sclerosis and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fa more PR
GSK's B7-H3-Targeted Antibody-Drug Conjugate, GSK'227, Receives EMA Priority Medicines Designation in Relapsed Extensive-Stage Small-Cell Lung Cancer (10)
LONDON, England, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- GSK (formerly GlaxoSmithKline), a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024:
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- Regulatory designation based on promising preliminary clinical data
- PRIME Designation granted to medicines with potential to address significant unmet medical needs
- Extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer is associated with high rates of relapse, few treatment options and poor prognosis
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GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) announced today more PR
GSK: Jemperli Receives U.S. FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Locally Advanced DMMR/MSI-H Rectal Cancer (10)
LONDON, England, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- GSK (formerly GlaxoSmithKline), a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024:
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- Designation based on data showing no evidence of disease in 100% of all 42 patients who completed treatment with dostarlimab
- Breakthrough Therapy Designation granted to drugs with potential to show improvement over available therapies for serious conditions
- Current standard of care can be associated with significant negative quality more PR
HKU Engineering Professor Kaibin Huang Named Fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors (10)
HONG KONG, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release:
The US National Academy of Inventors (NAI) announced the 2024 Class of Fellows on December 10, 2024. Professor Kaibin Huang of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), Faculty of Engineering, the University of Hong Kong (HKU), was elected a 2024 Fellow in recognition of his inventions and contributions in tackling real-world issues.
Election to NAI Fellow status is the highest pr more PR
Ifo Business Climate Index Falls - December 2024 (10)
MUNICH, Germany, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- ifo Institute issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024:
Sentiment among companies in Germany has worsened. The ifo Business Climate Index fell in December to 84.7 points, down from 85.6 points in November, the lowest level since May 2020. The decline was due in particular to more pessimistic expectations. By contrast, companies assessed the current situation as better. The weakness of the German economy has become chronic.
In manufacturing, the in more PR
Ill. Public Health Dept. Posts 3rd Quarter 2024 Nursing Home Violations (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health issued the following news:
CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that it has posted the 2024 Third Quarter Report of Nursing Home Violations. Details on the 312 violation reports completed in the third quarter of 2024 may be found HERE (https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/health-care-regulation/nursing-homes/violator-quarterly-reports/2024-q3-report.html) on the IDPH website.
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Impact of USACE R&D Continues to Make History (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the following news on Dec. 17, 2024:
For the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, innovation at every level is critically important to delivering on the historic mission requirements of today and preparing for the unknown engineering challenges of tomorrow.
To recognize the importance and global impact of research and development across the enterprise, USACE has released the FY24 USACE R&D Annual Report.
"USACE R&D has reached level more PR
Iowa State University: 2024 Year in Review (10)
AMES, Iowa, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Iowa State University issued the following Year in Review:
As 2024 comes to an end, the Iowa State University News Service team is looking back and sharing some of its favorite and more popular stories of the year. Click on each headline to read the full story.
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Students crisscross 'Tornado Alley,' chasing storms, learning lessons (https://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2024/06/11/stormobservation)
A new course took 13 Iowa State students and their three instr more PR
IPBES Nexus Report: Integrated Solutions to Address Interconnected Global Crises (10)
POTSDAM, Germany, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research issued the following news release:
Current efforts to tackle biodiversity loss, climate change, water scarcity, and challenges in food security and health are often disconnected and fail to account for the complexity of these interconnected crises, a landmark new report finds. The Nexus Assessment, published by the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), calls for more inte more PR
Jefferson Lab Devotes $3 Million to Testing New Ideas (10)
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility Jefferson Lab issued the following news release:
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Thirteen proof of principle projects are moving forward with R&D funding
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"What If?" is more than a comic book storyline: It's one of the most important questions that a scientist can explore. But often, the what if questions may seem too tangential, too grandiose, or too pie in the sky to spend time and money on, when there are so many ot more PR
Johnson & Johnson Submits Application Seeking U.S. FDA Approval of Simponi for the Treatment of Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release:
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Submission aims to expand SIMPONI ulcerative colitis indication to include pediatric population
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HORHSAM, Pa. (December 16, 2024) - Johnson & Johnson today announced the submission of a supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking expanded approval of SIMPONI (golimumab) for the treatment of children two years and older w more PR
Johnson & Johnson: Update on U.S. Regulatory Review of Subcutaneous Amivantamab (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release:
RARITAN, N.J., December 16, 2024 - Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Complete Response Letter (CRL) for the Biologics License Application (BLA) for a fixed combination of amivantamab and recombinant human hyaluronidase for subcutaneous administration (SC amivantamab) in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with epid more PR
Journal of Marketing: Advertisers Beware - How Privacy-Preserving Policies Adopted by Companies Like Google Could Reduce Ad Effectiveness (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Journal of Marketing, a part of the American Marketing Association, issued the following news release:
Researchers from University of Notre Dame, University of Southern California, and San Diego State University published a Journal of Marketing study that examines unintended consequences of privacy-preserving policies that shorten the retention of consumer data.
The study, forthcoming in the Journal of Marketing, is titled "Within-Category Satiation a more PR
Kansas Geological Survey, State Agency to Measure Groundwater Levels in Western Kansas (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news:
By Julie Tollefson
A crew from the Kansas Geological Survey, based at the University of Kansas, along with staff from three field offices of the Kansas Department of Agriculture's Division of Water Resources will be in western Kansas to start measuring groundwater levels the first week of January 2025.
Levels are measured annually as part of a joint project to monitor the health of the state's valuable more PR
Kansas State University: Richt to Lead Study Investigating Troubling Swine Disease Virus (10)
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- Kansas State University issued the following news release:
A Kansas State University distinguished professor is working to address the emerging threat that Japanese encephalitis virus, a zoonotic pathogen, poses to U.S. swine health.
K-State's Jurgen A. Richt is one of six researchers to receive funding from the Swine Health Information Center and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research for the Japanese Encephalitis Virus Research Program. A total more PR
Kennesaw State Researcher Aims to Protect Against Cybersickness (10)
KENNESAW, Georgia, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release:
As mixed-reality environments continue rising in popularity, researchers are working to develop safeguards to protect users from nefarious hackers.
Kennesaw State University assistant professor of computer science Rifatul Islam and a team of researchers from around the country are working to develop these safeguards, aiming to protect against cognitive attacks on mixed-reality systems, which fu more PR
Labor Department Issues Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims for Week Ending Dec. 7, 2024 (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following weekly report entitled "Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims" for week ending Dec. 7, 2024.
Here are excerpts:
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SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA
In the week ending December 7, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 242,000, an increase of 17,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 224,000 to 225,000. The 4-week moving average was 224 more PR
Lawyers Committee Recognizes House Taskforce AI Report Recommendations and Urges Congress to Pass Policies Which Protect Civil Rights From AI Abuses (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024:
On Wednesday, House AI task force co-chairs Reps. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.) and Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) released the Bipartisan House Task Force report on Artificial Intelligence. The report makes clear that Congress has a role and responsibility to protect Americans from the ills caused by the rapid adoption of AI, and details ways in which rampant data collection an more PR
Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights: House Bipartisan AI Task Force Report Recognizes Need for AI Safeguards (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following statement on Dec. 17, 2024:
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Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement on the House Bipartisan AI Task Force's Report:
"AI is here. Yet, it has few standards or guardrails, and it can and has harmed real people. Too often, these systems inexplicably deny life-saving health care, reject mortgages that would help more PR
LIMRA: Workplace Life Insurance and Supplemental Health Product Sales Continue to Rise in Third Quarter 2024 (10)
WINDSOR, Connecticut, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- LIMRA issued the following news release:
According to LIMRA's workplace benefits sales surveys, U.S. workplace supplemental health product sales - accident, critical illness, cancer, hospital indemnity, and other supplemental health insurance products/* - totaled $543 million in the third quarter, a 6% increase over the same period last year. Year to date (YTD), these products totaled $2.6 billion in new sales, representing a 10% increase when compared more PR
LNG Exports: Climate Bomb and Price Hike, Warns Department of Energy Report (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Greenpeace USA, an organization that says it uses protest and confrontation to expose environmental problems and promote solutions, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024:
Today, the Biden Administration's Department of Energy (DOE) released its anticipated analysis regarding the impacts of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, confirming significant concerns about the climate, economic, national security, and public health risks associated with LNG. T more PR
Major Health Grants Win for Victoria University Researchers (10)
MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Victoria University issued the following news release:
VU researchers Professor Emma Rybalka and Professor David Bishop have received a combined $2.25 million to progress their health research.
Professor Rybalka's grant will go towards treating AdenyloSuccinate Synthetase 1 (ADSS1) myopathy - a rare genetic disorder with only about 200 people around the world believed to be living with it.
ADSS1 involves progressive loss of muscle mass and function th more PR
Manufacturers More Optimistic About Their Business Outlook on Potential Action to Address Tax and Regulatory Policy (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release:
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However, Ongoing Economic Headwinds Continue to Impact Sector
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The National Association of Manufacturers released its Manufacturers' Outlook Survey for Q4 2024, which illustrates that even with ongoing economic challenges, manufacturers are more optimistic post-election about potential action on expiring tax provisions and efforts to curb the regulatory onslaught. According more PR
McGill University: New Drug Shows Promise Against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (10)
MONTREAL, Quebec, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- McGill University issued the following news release:
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Preclinical study suggests the compound could restore lost muscle for patients with the rare degenerative disorder
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A novel drug holds promise for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a rare genetic disorder that causes severe muscle degeneration.
McGill University researchers have discovered that an experimental compound called K884 can boost the natural repair abilities of muscle s more PR
Meta Sets the Bar in AR/VR, But Competition is Gearing Up for a Reality Check, According to IDC (10)
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release:
After two quarters of declines, global shipments of AR/VR headsets finally returned to growth as volumes rose 12.8% during the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24) according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker. However, growth was largely driven by one vend more PR
Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine: Prestigious NIH Award for Janelle LeMon's Research on Immune Responses (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine shared the following news:
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Research to advance understanding of links among early life adversity, mast cells, and lifelong chronic inflammatory disease.
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Janelle LeMon's dissertation research focuses on the effects of early life adversity on mast cells--which play a central role in the immune system--and how those effects contribute to chronic inflammatory diseases later in life. more PR
MIT Professor Sevtsuk Applies Sources of Data to Creating More Sustainable, Walkable, Economically Thriving City Spaces (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
By Peter Dizikes, MIT News
Dozens of major research labs dot the streets of Kendall Square, a Cambridge, Massachusetts, neighborhood in which MIT partially sits. But for Andres Sevtsuk's City Form Lab, the streets of Kendall Square themselves, and those in other cities, are subjects for research.
Sevtsuk is an associate professor of urban science and planning at MIT and a leading more PR
MIT Researchers Introduce Boltz-1, a Fully Open-Source Model for Predicting Biomolecular Structures (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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With models like AlphaFold3 limited to academic research, the team built an equivalent alternative, to encourage innovation more broadly.
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By Adam Zewe, MIT News
MIT scientists have released a powerful, open-source AI model, called Boltz-1, that could significantly accelerate biomedical research and drug development.
Developed by a team of researchers in the MIT Ja more PR
MIT Spinout Commonwealth Fusion Systems Unveils Plans for the World's First Fusion Power Plant (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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The company has announced that it will build the first grid-scale fusion power plant in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
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By Zach Winn, MIT News
America is one step closer to tapping into a new and potentially limitless clean energy source today, with the announcement from MIT spinout Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) that it plans to build the world's first grid-scal more PR
MIT: Aurora Mapping Across North America (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Haystack Observatory researchers and citizen scientists team up to map the aurora.
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By Nancy Wolfe Kotary, MIT Haystack Observatory
As seen across North America at sometimes surprisingly low latitudes, brilliant auroral displays provide evidence of solar activity in the night sky. More is going on than the familiar visible light shows during these events, though: Wh more PR
MIT: Miracle, or Marginal Gain? (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Industrial policy is said to have sparked huge growth in East Asia. Two MIT economists say the numbers tell a more complex story.
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By Peter Dizikes, MIT News
From 1960 to 1989, South Korea experienced a famous economic boom, with real GDP per capita growing by an annual average of 6.82 percent. Many observers have attributed this to industrial policy, the practice more PR
MIT: New Method to Detect Dehydration in Plants (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Sensors developed by SMART researchers are capable of detecting pH changes in plant xylem enable farmers to detect drought stress up to 48 hours before visible physical symptoms manifest.
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Have you ever wondered if your plants were dry and dehydrated, or if you're not watering them enough? Farmers and green-fingered enthusiasts alike may soon have a way to find this more PR
MIT: Study Reveals AI Chatbots Can Detect Race, But Racial Bias Reduces Response Empathy (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Researchers at MIT, NYU, and UCLA develop an approach to help evaluate whether large language models like GPT-4 are equitable enough to be clinically viable for mental health support.
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By Alex Ouyang, Abdul Latif Jameel Clinic for Machine Learning in Health
With the cover of anonymity and the company of strangers, the appeal of the digital world is growing as a pla more PR
MITRE, Montana State University Collaborate to Accelerate Advances in Rare Earth Minerals to Fuel Quantum Research (10)
BEDFORD, Massachusetts, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- MITRE, a company that advances national security and serve the public interest as an independent adviser, issued the following news release:
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MITRE and Montana State University (MSU) are conducting joint research that includes pursuing alternative domestic sources to the rare earth elements used today in developing quantum technology applications.
Under an agreement signed in August, the two organizations are also collaborating to identify emp more PR
Muscular Dystrophy Association and AFM-Telethon Announce $510,000 Research Grant Awards Advancing Treatments for Mitochondrial Myopathies and ALS (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association issued the following news release:
New York, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and AFM-Telethon (the French muscular dystrophy association) are proud to announce the awarding of two cutting-edge research grants to accelerate the development of treatments for mitochondrial myopathies and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). These collaborative efforts represent the MDA's commitment to more PR
N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences: Mediterranean Fossil is the World's Oldest Saber-Toothed Protomammal (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences issued the following news release:
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NC Museum of Natural Sciences' researcher helps describe 270-million-year-old predator
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An international team of researchers from the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh and the Institut Catala de Paleontologia Miquel Crusafont and Museu Balear de Ciencies Naturals in Spain have described a fossil animal that lived between 270 and 280 milli more PR
N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in November (10)
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024:
Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3% in November compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.86 billion for the month, up $53 million year over year, with New York City accounting for 61.5% of the increase.
"Local sales tax growth in more PR
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory: Cutting-Edge Satellite Tracks Lake Water Levels in Ohio River Basin (10)
PASADENA, California, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news:
Data from the U.S.-European Surface Water and Ocean Topography mission gives researchers a detailed look at lakes and reservoirs in a U.S. watershed.
The Ohio River Basin stretches from Pennsylvania to Illinois and contains a system of reservoirs, lakes, and rivers that drains an area almost as large as France. Researchers with the SWOT (Surface Water and Ocean Topography) mission, a collaborati more PR
NASEO Releases Briefs on Enhanced Federal Energy Tax Incentives (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The National Association of State Energy Officials issued the following news:
By Sam Cramer
The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) has released a series of briefs titled Enhanced Federal Energy Tax Incentives for Buildings, Transportation, and Energy Production: Overview and Use Cases. This series provides information for State and Territory Energy Offices and key stakeholders on federal energy tax incentives, including several enhan more PR
National Center for Atmospheric Research: Changes in Store for Atmospheric Rivers (10)
BOULDER, Colorado, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The National Center for Atmospheric Research issued the following news release:
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Warming climate will affect the storms differently in California, Pacific Northwest
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Communities up and down the West Coast of the United States can expect the potent storms known as atmospheric rivers to evolve as the climate warms. But residents in Southern California will see much different changes than residents in more northerly locations like Seattle.
New r more PR
National Heart Institute: Perfect Pair - How Biology and Engineering are Creating New Breakthroughs in Human Health (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The National Institutes of Health's National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute issued the following news:
Pairings like peanut butter and jelly or milk and cereal are iconic. But the concept of creating winning combinations is not limited to the kitchen; it is a fundamental principle driving the revolutionary field of synthetic biology, or synbio.
"Synbio is a cutting-edge discipline at the intersection of biology and engineering, where scientists design a more PR
National Ocean Industries Association: End the Pause on U.S. LNG Export Permits to Protect Jobs, Energy Security, and Affordable Energy (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The National Ocean Industries Association issued the following statement on Dec. 17, 2024:
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National Ocean Industries Association President Erik Milito issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) study on the impacts of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports (https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2024-10/LNG%20Snapshot%20Sep%2030%202024.pdf):
"Outdated arguments against LNG no longer align with today's energy reali more PR
National Safety Council: More Than 300 People May Die on U.S. Roads This Holiday Season (10)
ITASCA, Illinois, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The National Safety Council issued the following news:
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During National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, special attention must be paid to one of the leading causes of traffic fatalities in the U.S.
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The National Safety Council estimates 310 people may be killed on U.S. roadways during the upcoming holidays: 131 during the Christmas holiday driving period and an additional 179 during the New Year's holiday driving period. In previous years, i more PR
Natural Resources Defense Council: New DOE Study Reveals LNG Exports Pose Major Risks (10)
NEW YORK, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release:
A long-awaited study from the Department of Energy highlights the devastating environmental and economic impacts of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. Commissioned to ensure LNG export reviews are compliant with the law, the study reveals that LNG exports drive significant methane emissions, exacerbate the climate crisis, and harm frontline communities.
The report, which will be used to hel more PR
New Climate Chemistry Model Finds 'Non-Negligible' Impacts of Potential Hydrogen Fuel Leakage (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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MIT study confirms the climate impacts of hydrogen, recommends leak prevention be a priority as infrastructure for handling this clean-burning fuel is built.
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By Nancy W. Stauffer, MIT Energy Initiative
As the world looks for ways to stop climate change, much discussion focuses on using hydrogen instead of fossil fuels, which emit climate-warming greenhouse gases ( more PR
New ESRI Research Finds High Levels of Prejudice Against Travellers and Roma in Ireland (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The Economic and Social Research Institute issued the following news:
Travellers and Roma face the highest levels of prejudice of any ethnic group in Ireland, according to new ESRI research on attitudes to social groups. Notably, people living in affluent areas were less comfortable with having Travellers as neighbours or in a relationship with their child than those living in disadvantaged areas. Attitudes to Travellers were particularly negative in the Wes more PR
Newcastle University: Survival Rates for Incurable Larynx Cancer Investigated for First Time (10)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Newcastle University issued the following news:
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First-of-its-kind research looking at survival rates for patients with incurable larynx cancer has been published.
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The research, led by cancer doctors and scientists at Newcastle University and the Northern Head and Neck Alliance (NHNA), is the only study to exclusively explore survival times in laryngeal cancer patients managed without radical treatment. It was funded by the Nationa more PR
News/Media Alliance: House AI Task Force Report Recognizes Issues With Unchecked AI (10)
VIENNA, Virginia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024:
Today the News/Media Alliance commends the Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence Task Force on their leadership and thorough work in publishing their report that examines the issues surrounding the rapid growth and implementation of artificial intelligence. At the same time, the contents of their report demonstrate how much more work Congress has to do to confront these issues.
News/M more PR
NHTSA: 50 Years of Vehicle Safety Standards Saved Hundreds of Thousands of Lives, Prevented Millions of Injuries (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following news release:
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Agency releases new studies measuring societal impacts of FMVSSs from 1968-2019
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Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards have saved lives and prevented injuries and property damage over the last 50 years, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced today. The agency released new research that measured the safety benefits more PR
Nielsen Gauge: Mexico November 2024 (10)
NEW YORK, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Gauge, a part of Nielsen Co., issued the following news on Dec. 17, 2024:
During November, audiences in Mexico increased their streaming usage by 1.2 points compared to the previous month, accounting for 21.6% of TV viewing.
Disclaimer: YUMI TV, Streaming Ratings Transition Database - 900 Broadband and Non-Broadband HH from 28 main cities. Screen: TV. Target: People 4+. Universe People 4+: 58,404,410. Period: November 2024. Fringe: Total Day - 2:00 to 26:00 hr more PR
Nielsen Gauge: Poland, November 2024 (10)
NEW YORK, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Gauge, a part of Nielsen Co., issued the following news on Dec. 17, 2024:
In November, viewers in Poland spent an average of 4 hours and 4 minutes in front of their TV screens, which is 20 minutes more per day than in October. Month-over-month, traditional TV viewing increased by 9%, and streaming increased by 14%.
On TV channels, the largest audiences gathered to watch Poland's football matches in the UEFA Nations League, along with Polish series, news progra more PR
NIST: PFAS Found in Firefighter Gloves, Hoods and Wildland Gear (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology issued the following news:
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* Protective gear worn by firefighters is made of fabrics that often contain measurable amounts of potentially cancer-causing chemicals called PFAS.
* PFAS are present in firefighting gloves and hoods, as well as the protective gear worn by wildland firefighters, according to a new study from NIST.
* The amount of PFAS in each sample varied greatly more PR
Northumbria University: Researchers Awarded Funding to Investigate Critical Climate Tipping Points in Antarctica (10)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Northumbria University issued the following news release:
The UK Centre for Polar Observation and Modelling (CPOM), based at Northumbria University, has been awarded over pound sterling400,000 by the European Space Agency (ESA) to investigate tipping points in the Earth's icy regions, known as the cryosphere, with a focus on the Antarctic.
Climate tipping points are critical thresholds that if crossed, can lead to rapid and irreversible changes more PR
OHSU Marks 15 Years Supporting Pregnancy Research (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news:
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Multidisciplinary maternal-fetal medicine team works to improve long-term health of mothers, their children
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By Angela Yeager
At Oregon Health & Science University, a dedicated team is working across the organization to ensure the health and well-being of pregnant individuals are protected, while advancing scientific knowledge.
Since its 2009 inception, the Maternal Fetal Medici more PR
Oregon State: Research Shows Solitude is Better for Your Health When It's Not Too Intense (10)
CORVALLIS, Oregon, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Oregon State University issued the following news release:
Hiking by yourself deep in a forest and similar episodes of intense solitude are not as likely to restore energy and enhance social connectedness as less complete forms of solitude, such as reading in a cafe or listening to Spotify while commuting, research by Oregon State University suggests.
The findings are important because of solitude's role in building connectedness, a key factor in a person more PR
Ormation Technology & Innovation Foundation: House AI Report Lays the Foundation for a Clear, Credible U.S. Vision on AI Governance (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation issued the following statement on Dec. 17, 2024:
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Following the release of the Bipartisan House AI Task Force's final report on how lawmakers should address AI, the Center for Data Innovation issued the following statement from Senior Policy Manager Hodan Omaar and Director Daniel Castro:
For too long, U.S. policymakers have struggled to articulate a thorough and coherent vision for AI governance. The pr more PR
OSU-COM Students Make Impact on Latinx Youth With Schweitzer Fellowship (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Oklahoma State University's Center for Health Sciences issued the following news:
Carleen Perez and Madison Tytanic are using their life experiences to support Latinx youth in Tulsa.
Perez and Tytanic, second-year medical students at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, are a part of The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship 2024-25 Tulsa cohort. Tulsa's Albert Schweitzer Fellowship is one of 13 program sites in the United States. The fel more PR
Oxford Economics: Economic Impact of the British Army (10)
OXFORD, England, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Oxford Economics, a corporate, financial and government decision-makers and thought leaders adviser, issued the following consulting report:
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Economic Impact of the British Army
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The British Army's core purpose is to protect the UK, defeat the nation's enemies, deal with disaster, and prevent future conflict. Its contribution to the UK's security and stability ultimately enables an environment which fosters econ more PR
Pembina Institute: Canada's Largest Indigenous-Majority Owned Transmission Line a Case Study in Remote Diesel-Reduction (10)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Pembina Institute issued the following statement on Dec. 16, 2024:
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Pembina Institute applauds Wataynikaneyap Power and Ontario government as two thirds of province's remote Indigenous communities reach major diesel reduction milestone
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CALGARY -- LYNNE COUVES, Director of Pembina Institute's Renewables in Remote Communities Program made the following statement in response to the completion of the construction phase of the Watay Powe more PR
Pembina Institute: Clean Electricity Regulations Signal Canada Means Business in the Global Race for Low-Carbon Investment (10)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Pembina Institute issued the following statement on Dec. 17, 2024:
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The rapid buildout of non-emitting electricity across provinces is key to ensuring a prosperous economic future for all Canadians
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OTTAWA, ON -- Scott MacDougall, Director of the Pembina Institute's electricity program, made the following statement in response to the Government of Canada's release of its finalized Clean Electricity Regulations:
"Across Canada, many more PR
Policy Matters Ohio: A Novel Resource for Childcare Improvements - Federal Climate Funding (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- Policy Matters Ohio, a nonpartisan policy research institute, issued the following news release:
Low wages, insufficient public investment, and rising operational costs forced nearly 1,000 childcare programs in Ohio to close between 2019 and 2023. This has left families struggling to find and afford care. Policy Matters' latest report, authored by Molly Bryden and Ali Smith, offers fresh insights into how environmental and economic conditions intersect to imp more PR
Putting People First: CIPFA Responds to Devolution White Paper (10)
LONDON, England, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy issued the following news release:
"Local authorities and public services need a robust framework for accountability and sustainability, ensuring that the devolution process is matched with the right resources and powers to create lasting, positive change."
In response to the UK government's English Devolution White Paper, CIPFA Chief Executive Owen Mapley said:
"Devolution has the potential to impr more PR
QUT Health Research Boosted With $5.6M in NHMRC Ideas Grants (10)
BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news:
QUT is celebrating the award of $5,646,097.40 for four projects by the National Medical and Health Research Ideas Grants.
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The recipients are:
Associate Professor Francesca Frentiu has been awarded $988,421.60 for the project, Combatting mosquito-borne encephalitic viruses: new biocontrol and risk prediction tools.
Chief investigator Professor Frentiu, from QUT's School of Biomed more PR
RCP Publishes New Guidance to Make Tackling Health Inequalities a Strategic NHS Priority (10)
LONDON, England, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The Royal College of Physicians issued the following news release:
The RCP has released a new guidance document (https://www.rcp.ac.uk/improving-care/resources/bridging-the-gap-a-guide-to-making-health-inequalities-a-strategic-priority-for-nhs-leaders/) aimed at empowering NHS leaders to make reducing health inequalities a central part of their strategy.
The guidance provides actionable steps for tackling health inequity within healthcare delivery, emphasis more PR
RCP Publishes New Interim Guidance for Physician Associates Working in the Medical Specialties (10)
LONDON, England, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Royal College of Physicians issued the following news release:
The RCP has published new interim guidance on the scope, supervision and employment of physician associates (PAs) working in the medical specialties (also known as the physician specialties).
Developed by the RCP oversight group for activity related to PAs (also known as the RCP PA oversight group, or PAOG), this new interim guidance has today (Tuesday 17 December) been approved by RCP Counc more PR
Research Council of Finland Readying Call for Research Infrastructures to Ramp Up Regional R&D Activity (10)
HELSINKI, Finland, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Research Council of Finland issued the following news release:
The Research Council of Finland (RCF) is preparing to launch a call for applications targeted at local research infrastructures to boost regional research and development (R&D) activities. The call will open in April 2025.
The aim of the call is to promote regional vitality and ambitious R&D activity by targeting research infrastructure funding at research organisations, such as universiti more PR
Research Council of Finland to Fund Wide Range of Excellent Research in 2025 (10)
HELSINKI, Finland, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The Research Council of Finland issued the following news release:
In 2025, the Research Council of Finland's (RCF) funding budget for high-quality scientific research will rise to a record high. The government budget proposal allocates around 515 million euros to the RCF to fund new research projects and advance research.
The budget proposal also includes around 28 million euros for contributions to international organisations and around 50 million euros more PR
Road Haulage Association: NOx Emissions Slashed by 75% - Report (10)
PETERBOROUGH, England, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Road Haulage Association issued the following news:
RHA estimates that NOx from HGVs has been slashed by around 75 percent since 2013.
The improvements can largely be attributed to the introduction of cleaner Euro VI trucks onto the UK's roads in the last decade.
The Association in its NOx Emissions Assessment 2023 projects that NOx will have fallen by 80 percent in 2026.
Greater adoption of alternative fuel and battery-charged trucks in the yea more PR
Rockefeller University: What Ants Can Teach Us About the Neurobiology of Social Behavior (10)
NEW YORK, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Rockefeller University issued the following news:
Daniel Kronauer has tracked army ants as they swarmed through the high-altitude cloud forests of Venezuela and photographed their bivouac nests--composed entirely of living colony members--in lowland Costa Rica. He's collected the nectar-filled honeypot variety in the American southwest, gathered African driver ant queens--the world's largest ants--on Mount Kenya, and plucked citronella ants from Rockefeller's Field more PR
Ron Knox Responds to U.S. Senate Committee's Report Critiquing Amazon's Warehouse Workplace Safety Practices (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Local Self-Reliance issued the following statement on Dec. 16, 2024:
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Ron Knox, senior researcher and policy advocate at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR), issued the following statement on the release of the U.S. Senate's Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) report on dangerous workplace conditions at Amazon warehouses:
"The committee's investigation reaffirms what tens of thousands of workers around the more PR
Rutgers Researcher Receives a $2 Million Five-Year NIH Grant to Advance New Generation of Cancer Treatments (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
A researcher and assistant professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology has received the Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance nucleic acid therapies as new generation treatments of cancer.
Enver Cagri Izgu, from the School of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers-New Brunswick, and his team will use a nearly $2 million NIH grant to develop divers more PR
Rutgers-Camden's Urban Innovation Fund Fuels Transformative Community Projects (10)
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news:
By Christina Lynn
Since 2022, the Urban Innovation Fund, a collaboration among university researchers and community organizations, has committed $400,000 to projects that directly benefit the areas Camden serves. One such project is working to ensure Camden residents can experience improved health outcomes by making sure their health data is comprehensive and accessible.
The Camden Health Equit more PR
RV Industry Association: Chris Duffy Announced as Leadership Conference's Wednesday Keynote Speaker (10)
HERNDON, Virginia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news on Dec. 17, 2024:
The RV Industry Association is holding its third annual Leadership Conference at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, AZ on Tuesday, March 4th through Thursday, March 6th, 2025. This two-day event provides attendees with networking and leadership development opportunities. Attendees will also experience motivating presentations from speakers such as Chris Duffy, who will b more PR
Salad Bars in School Cafeterias Boost Students' Dietary Quality, New VCU Study Finds (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Researchers compared before-and-after photos of student lunches in a Virginia school district.
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By Sian Wilkerson
A new study from researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University shows that when it comes to improving school-age children's nutrition, salad bars can play a big role.
"Schools are a major source of children's dietary intake," said Melanie Bean, Ph.D., a professor in t more PR
SEI Releases Security Engineering Framework (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute issued the following news release:
The role of software within business- and mission-critical systems is growing, and so is the need to control the system security and resilience risks created by software components. The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) has released the Security Engineering Framework (SEF), a detailed schema of software-focused engineering practices that acquisition programs can more PR
Swedish Defence Research Agency: AI Support in Target Classification Skewed Operator Judgement (10)
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- FOI - Swedish Defence Research Agency issued the following news:
AI can assist in recognising targets in imagery from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), but the target classification process is often unclear. Researchers at FOI tested providing operators with a tool that reveals the basis for AI assessments. However, this support had unexpected effects on the operators' own judgement.
On behalf of the Swedish Armed Forces, a FOI research group investigated more PR
TechNet: New Findings - Most Americans Aligned on AI's Positive Impact on the World (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- TechNet, a network of technology CEOs and senior executives that promotes the growth of the innovation economy, issued the following news release:
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TechNet/Morning Consult Study Reveals 77% of U.S. Adults Believe Technology is Needed to Solve Global Problems, Respondents Overwhelmingly Optimistic about AI's Role in Scientific Discovery, Healthcare, and National Security
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TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of innovation economy CEOs and senior more PR
Thomas Jefferson University: A Rugby Player-Turned-Researcher Tackles the Reality of Concussions (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Thomas Jefferson University issued the following news:
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Exercise science assistant professor Katie Hunzinger has a personal drive to understand the risks and lifelong impacts of head injuries.
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By Marilyn Perkins
In the US, about 13-19% of all sports-related injuries are concussions. Concussions are a mild form of traumatic brain injury (TBI), where a sudden movement or impact causes the brain to bounce around in the skull. Most peop more PR
TIA Publishes New Standard- TIA-102.BAKA-A-1 (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The Telecommunications Industry Association issued the following news release:
Arlington VA (December 16, 2024) - The Telecommunications Industry Association, which develops standards for the information and communications technology industry, has released a new document, TIA-102.BAKA-A-1, Project 25 KMF to KMF Interface- Addendum 1.
TIA-102.BAKA-A-1 - The creation of Addendum TIA-102.BAKA-A-1 KMF-to-KMF Interface Addendum 1 is to add a TLS 1.3 security solution more PR
Top Six SASE Vendors Own 72 Percent of $2.4 B 3Q 2024 Market, According to Dell'Oro Group (10)
REDWOOD CITY, California, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release:
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Consolidation Among Leading Vendors Reflects Market Maturity
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According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, the global SASE market reached $2.4 B in 3Q 2024. The t more PR
Total factor productivity up 19.9 percent in mining in 2023 (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily:
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Total factor productivity increased in 12 major industries in 2023, led by the mining and retail trade industries. Increases in total factor productivity in 2023 were driven by output growth outpacing the growth in combined inputs of capital, labor, and the intermediate inputs of energy, materials, and services.
In mining, total factor productivit more PR
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 227,000 in November 2024 (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily:
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, following little change in the prior month (+36,000). Payroll employment had increased by an average of 186,000 per month over the 12 months prior to November.
The largest over-the-month gain was in private educational and health services with an increase of 79,000 jobs. This increase was driven by 54,000 additional jobs in health care, which wa more PR
Transforming Matter: Researchers Create Perfect Crystals From Amorphous Blobs (10)
MENLO PARK, California, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- SRI International issued the following news:
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SRI aims to create a new electronic device class made of two or more semiconductors.
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Over the past 75 years, semiconductors have changed the world. Silicon is the best known, but other semiconductors offer attractive electronic properties that silicon does not. For instance, silicon can't emit light or operate at high frequencies. Researchers have long tried to integrate two or more disparate more PR
U of A Projects Research Expenditures Surpassed $1B for FY 2024, Joining a Select Group of US Research Institutions (10)
TUCSON, Arizona, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release:
Retrieving the largest asteroid sample ever brought to Earth, advancing a vaccine for Valley fever to human clinical trial - the world's first against fungal infection to reach this stage - and mitigating the effects of extreme heat are examples of the power of the University of Arizona faculty, staff and student research and innovation. University officials project research activity has exceeded $ more PR
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institute on Drug Abuse: Reported Use of Most Drugs Among Adolescents Remained Low in 2024 (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institute on Drug Abuse issued the following news release:
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New NIH-funded data show lower use of most substances continues following the COVID-19 pandemic
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After declining significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, substance use among adolescents has continued to hold steady at lowered levels for the fourth year in a row, according to the latest results from the Monitoring the Futur more PR
UC-San Diego: Evolution of Deep-Sea Anglerfish Illuminated in New Study (10)
LA JOLLA, California, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news:
A multi-institutional team of biologists has produced new insights into the evolution of anglerfish--deep-sea dwellers known for their extraordinary adaptations, including toothy jaws and bioluminescent lures.
In a new study, the team explored the evolutionary journey of anglerfishes (Lophiiformes), highlighting that deep-sea pelagic anglerfishes evolved from a benthic ancestor an more PR
UC-San Diego: Neural Stem Cell Transplantation Shows Promise for Treating Chronic Spinal Cord Injury (10)
LA JOLLA, California, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news:
A Phase I clinical trial led by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine has demonstrated the long-term safety and feasibility of neural stem cell transplantation for treating chronic spinal cord injuries. These devastating injuries often result in partial or full paralysis and are currently incurable. The study, which followed four patients with chronic more PR
UC-San Diego: Researchers Tap Robots for the Dirty, Dull and Dangerous (10)
LA JOLLA, California, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news:
Dirty, dull and dangerous: these are the types of jobs most fit for robotization. Yet, equipping robots to navigate dynamic environments and perform complex tasks is a tall order -- even more so in the construction industry.
University of California San Diego Electrical and Computer Engineering Professors Truong Nguyen and Nikolay Atanasov and their team are trying to do just that more PR
UC-San Diego: Staphylococcus Aureus Thwarts Vaccines by Turning on a Protein That Halts Immune Response (10)
LA JOLLA, California, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news:
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Researchers have also found that blocking the protein reactivates immune cell function, restoring the effectiveness of vaccines in an animal model.
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Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a major cause of skin and soft tissue infections that can sometimes lead to sepsis and toxic shock syndrome. The microbe poses a significant threat to public health, made worse by the more PR
UC-San Francisco: Feel Left Behind by Digital Health Tools? You're Not Alone (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release:
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Study shows how language, education and age affect someone's ability to engage with digital health tools.
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Digital health tools, such as patient portals, treatment apps and online appointment schedulers, are increasingly common. But not everyone is equally at home using them.
To find out how language, education and age may affect a person's comfort i more PR
UC-Santa Cruz: Campus Secures Funding for Innovative Research Projects Addressing Climate Action and Linguistic Diversity (10)
SANTA CRUZ, California, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
By Abby Butler
Two cutting-edge research projects led by the University of California, Santa Cruz have been awarded funding through the University of California's Multicampus Research Programs and Initiatives (MRPI). This underscores the university's leadership in advancing creative and impactful solutions to global challenges.
The UC Climate Action Arts Network (CAAN), spearh more PR
UC-Santa Cruz: Scientists Collaborate on Immersive Technology to Address Climate Challenges (10)
SANTA CRUZ, California, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
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New initiative 'EcoViz' enables clear, compelling visualizations of environmental data from fire to floods
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The UC Santa Cruz Center for Coastal Climate Resilience (CCCR) and a team of scientists and science communicators at UC San Diego have developed an initiative focused on immersive technology that uses advanced hardware and software to simulate e more PR
UCLA Health: Worsening Heat Waves Pose Unique Risks to People Living With Neurodegenerative Disease (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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UCLA Health researcher says changing climate requires overhaul to patient screening, checkup practices among medical providers
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As 2024 is set to end as Earth's hottest year on record - breaking the previous record set in 2023- a UCLA Health researcher says people living with neurodegenerative diseases will be uniquely vulnerable to worsening heat waves because of a higher risk of heat- more PR
UNCG Researcher Explores the Nano-AI Frontier (10)
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus issued the following news:
As a nanoscientist, the University of North Carolina Greensboro's Tetyana Ignatova focuses on materials at the smallest scales. Imagine the width of a human hair being split tens of thousands of times, and you get the idea.
But as she explores the properties of nanomaterials that are so thin that they are essentially two-dimensional, she thinks on a much grander scale. more PR
Unemployment rate changed little at 4.2 percent in November 2024 (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily:
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The unemployment rate changed little at 4.2 percent in November 2024. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for Blacks (6.4 percent) edged up in November. The jobless rates for adult men (3.9 percent), adult women (3.9 percent), teenagers (13.2 percent), Whites (3.8 percent), Asians (3.8 percent), and Hispanics (5.3 percent) showed l more PR
University at Buffalo: How Mental Health Affects a Person's Odds of Being Arrested While on Parole (10)
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release:
Individuals who have a mental illness are more likely to be rearrested after being released from prison than those without a mental illness, according to a new study by a University at Buffalo School of Social Work researcher.
The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that one in seven people in federal or state prison show signs of serious psychological distress.
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University College London: Health and Wellbeing Should Be at the Centre of Housing Strategy to Save Lives (10)
LONDON, England, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news on Dec. 17, 2024:
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A ground-breaking new report by the UCL Institute of Health Equity (IHE) published today, Tuesday 17 December, highlights the profound impacts - both positive and negative - that housing has on health and wellbeing.
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Building Health Equity: The Role of the Property Sector in Improving Health lays out how poor quality and inequitable access to homes that people can afford more PR
University of Arizona: How Millennials are Thinking About Retirement in the Face of Climate Stress (10)
TUCSON, Arizona, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release:
Some millennials are rethinking their retirement plans in the face of uncertainty related to climate change, a new University of Arizona study finds.
"Millennials are the first generation to reach retirement-savings-age amid the climate crisis," said lead study author Marissa Hettinger, a graduate student studying human development and family science in the Norton School of Human Ecology in the U more PR
University of California San Diego Supercomputer Center: Supercomputer Sims Illustrate Impact of Ocean Waves on Offshore Wind Turbine Efficiency (10)
LA JOLLA, California, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego Supercomputer Center issued the following news release:
Using the Expanse system at the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC), part of the new School of Computing, Information and Data Sciences (SCIDS) at UC San Diego, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez Mechanical Engineering Professor Umberto Ciri has taken a deep dive into understanding how waves affect offshore wind turbines. Applying a powerful method called more PR
University of Exeter: Urgent Need for Clearer Standards and Approach on the Use of Solitary Confinement for Children, Study Shows (10)
EXETER, England, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news:
There is an urgent need for much clearer and comprehensive standards and their application on the use of solitary confinement for children in prisons and youth institutions in Europe, research shows.
In spite of an absolute prohibition within the Nelson Mandela rules - the standard minimum rules on the treatment of prisoners - the international and European legal framework surrounding its use is unclear. T more PR
University of Glasgow: Ancient Clay Remedy May Have Potential to Boost Modern Gut Health (10)
GLASGOW, Scotland, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news:
Victoria University (VU) researchers have been awarded two major National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grants for critical health research.
A team of scientists has discovered that an ancient medicinal clay known as Lemnian Earth (LE) could inspire new understanding of how to support present-day gut health
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University of Hawaii Manoa: Humpback Whale Mother-Calf Health Assessed Using Drone Tech (10)
MANOA, Hawaii, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release:
University of Hawaii at Manoa Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology biologists used drone imagery to understand how nursing humpback whale mothers and their calves fare as they cross the Pacific Ocean. Recent declines in North Pacific humpback whale reproduction and survival of calves highlight the need to understand how mother-calf pairs expend energy across their migratory cycle. The study more PR
University of Houston: Heart Rate Activity Influences When Infants Speak (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
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UH Findings Broaden Understanding of Language Development, Possible Early Indicators of Speech Disorders
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By Laurie Fickman
The soft, gentle murmurs of a baby's first expressions, like little whispers of joy and wonder to doting parents, are actually signs that the baby's heart is working rhythmically in concert with developing speech.
Jeremy I. Borjon, University of Houston assistant profe more PR
University of Kansas: Study Finds Parents More Open to Racially Diverse Media for Children Than Previously Thought (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news:
By Mike Krings
New research from the University of Kansas has found that most parents recall watching media with diverse racial and ethnic portrayals of characters with their children and that their own racial-ethnic identity predicted their attitudes toward such content, but not necessarily their beliefs.
Judy Watts, assistant professor of journalism & mass communications at KU, led a study in which 367 more PR
University of Melbourne: Engineering Immunity in Frogs to Fight Fungal Disease (10)
MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news:
Researchers at the University of Melbourne in partnership with the Colossal Foundation will advance conservation efforts to engineer immunity in amphibians, including Australia's critically endangered Corroboree Frog, against a deadly fungal disease.
The Colossal Foundation, a non-profit organisation established by American de-extinction company Colossal Biosciences, have gifted US$3 million to the more PR
University of Montreal: Targeting a Brain Enzyme to Curb Obesity (10)
MONTREAL, Quebec, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news release:
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Endocannabinoids in the brain play a key role in food intake and energy use. Modulating the action of these molecules could help fight obesity, say researchers at the CRCHUM.
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For years, Universite de Montreal medical professor Stephanie Fulton and her team have been unravelling the mechanisms in the human nervous system that control people's need to eat and to engage in physical ac more PR
University of Mount Union: Kueter '25 Presents Research on Female Spies at National Conference (10)
ALLIANCE, Ohio, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Mount Union issued the following news:
Kate Kueter '25, a national security and intelligence analysis and French double major of Iowa City, Iowa, earned the opportunity to present research at the 2024 Northeastern Political Science Association's (NPSA) 56th Annual Conference in Boston in November.
Kueter presented her research on European female spies during the World Wars, shedding light on the overlooked and misrepresented role of women more PR
University of North Texas Health Science Center: TCOM Student Gives Presentation at NAPCRG International Conference (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news:
By Steven Bartolotta
It was a rare and prestigious accomplishment for Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine student Rebecca Modisette who became the first medical student from TCOM to give an oral presentation at the world-renowned North American Primary Care Research Group's 52nd annual meeting in Quebec City, Canada. Modisette was chosen to present her research on "Do sociode more PR
University of Oklahoma: McCasland Foundation Gives $10 Million for New OU Residence Halls (10)
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release:
The University of Oklahoma has received a transformative $10 million gift from the McCasland Foundation to support the construction of two new first-year residence halls on the former Adams Center site. In honor of this gift, the north hall will be named McCasland Hall.
"The McCasland Foundation has been an incredible partner to OU for generations," said OU President Joseph Harroz Jr. "From the more PR
University of Otago: Rates of Psychological Distress Higher for Pacific Adults (10)
DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release:
Pacific adults experience disproportionately higher rates of psychological distress than non-Maori, non-Pacific adults in Aotearoa New Zealand, new Otago research has found.
The study by researchers from the University of Otago, Wellington - Otakou Whakaihu Waka, Poneke, has been published in Kotuitui: New Zealand Journal of Social Sciences Online.
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University of South Australia: Ditch TV and Read a Book (10)
ADELAIDE, Australia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release:
It's that time of the year when most of us get the chance to sit back and enjoy some well-deserved down time. But whether you reach for the TV controller, or a favourite book, your choice could have implications for your long-term brain health, say researchers at the University of South Australia.
Assessing the 24-hour activity patterns of 397 older adults (aged 60+), researchers found more PR
University of Warwick Restore and Unveil Unique Historical Venetian Parchment (10)
COVENTRY, England, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release:
Researchers at The University of Warwick's Warwick Venice Centre have restored a significant historical document that has been lost for more than 70 years.
Unveiled on 10 December 2024 at a special event at the Venice State Archives, the parchment provides an insightful testimony on the Venetian merchants who continued the journey of Marco Polo in Asia during the decade following his death.
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University of Wisconsin School of Medicine: Some Childhood Traumas May Reduce Adolescent Mental Health Problems (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Wisconsin's School of Medicine and Public Health issued the following news:
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An analysis of national data by University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health psychiatry researchers showed that the type of trauma a person experiences could be more impactful than the amount of trauma they encounter in youth.
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Justin Russell, research assistant professor of psychiatry, UW School of Medicine and Public Health, and hi more PR
UNSW Awarded More Than $27m for Ideas and Development Research Grants (10)
SYDNEY, Australia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news:
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The NHMRC funding will support 25 projects in medicine, science and engineering.
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UNSW Sydney researchers have secured more than $27 million in the latest round of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Ideas and Development Grants funding.
Using virtual reality (VR) to help those with spinal cord injuries, developing soft robotic systems for cancer detection and more PR
Uppsala University: App Helps Alleviate Mental Health Symptoms in Bereaved Parents (10)
UPPSALA, Sweden, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Uppsala University issued the following news release:
A new study shows that an app can help parents who are mourning the loss of a child. Parents who used the app for three months reported reduced symptoms of prolonged grief and post-traumatic stress, and also had fewer negative thoughts. Some parents thought that in future, the app should be offered early in the process of mourning. This is demonstrated in a new study from Uppsala University, published in more PR
UQ Research Aims to Improve Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis (10)
BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news:
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder can be difficult to diagnose, but University of Queensland researchers have established the most scientific approach to detecting the disorder.
A research team led by Dr Natasha Reid from UQ's Child Health Research Centre reviewed more than 300 studies to understand the link between prenatal alcohol exposure and possible signs of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD more PR
UT-Chattanooga: CUIP Research Seeks to Predict and Avert Distracted Driving (10)
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news:
By Gina Stafford
The federal government estimates distracted driving contributes to more than 3,000 fatal vehicle crashes annually in the United States, prompting researchers at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga to explore new ways of predicting and preventing inattentive driving behavior. By integrating advanced sensing technologies, machine learning algorithms and vi more PR
VCU Secures $9M Grant to Establish Cancer Control Equity Research Center in Virginia (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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The research from this initiative will enhance cancer prevention services for individuals living in income-based housing communities in the Richmond area and Hampton Roads.
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By Maggie Christ and Blake Belden
Virginia Commonwealth University has been awarded a five-year, $9 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to establish a pioneering Cancer Control Equity Research Cent more PR
Volpe Transportation Center: Report on Opportunities for Maritime Highway Transportation in the Gulf of Mexico, Puget Sound, Salish Sea System (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center issued the following news:
The U.S. Marine Highway System consists of thousands of miles of navigable channels, waterways, rivers, bays, coasts, the Great Lakes, and the Saint Lawrence Seaway. The goal of the Maritime Administration's (MARAD's) U.S. Marine Highway Program (USMHP) is to expand the use of the Nation's navigable waters to relieve landside congest more PR
Washington University School of Medicine: NIH Grant Funds Study of Cerebral Small Vessel Disease (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Washington University School of Medicine issued the following news release:
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Research will look for early warning signs, potential treatment of second-leading cause of dementia
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Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have been awarded $7.5 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate a form of dementia caused by cerebral small vessel disease, the second-leading cause of dementia after more PR
When MIT's Interdisciplinary NEET Program is a Perfect Fit (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Junior Katie Spivakovsky describes her path through New Engineering Education Transformation to biomedical research and beyond.
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By Michaela Jarvis, New Engineering Education Transformation (NEET) program
At an early age, Katie Spivakovsky learned to study the world from different angles. Dinner-table conversations at her family's home in Menlo Park, California, of more PR
Whitney Presents the New York Debut of Amy Sherald's First Major Museum Survey (10)
NEW YORK, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The Whitney Museum of American Art issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024:
The Whitney Museum of American Art will present Amy Sherald: American Sublime, the artist's debut solo exhibition at a New York museum and the most comprehensive showing of her work. Opening to the public on April 9, 2025, American Sublime considers Amy Sherald's powerful impact on contemporary art and culture, bringing together almost fifty paintings spanning her career from 200 more PR
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2024 NMSU Research Expenditures Reach $140 Million-Plus: A&S Departments See Substantial Gains (10)
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
With New Mexico State University on track to become an R1-designated research institution in 2025, the university is also well ahead of its research expenditure goal.
Preliminary numbers collected for the National Science Foundation's Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) Survey indicate that in 2024, NMSU has had $141 million in research expenditures, or funds spent to conduct more PR
Community College System of New Hampshire: Coming Full Circle, Dr. Paul Beaudin Named as MCC's Next President (10)
BERLIN, New Hampshire, Dec. 17 -- The Community College System of New Hampshire issued the following news release:
Manchester, N.H. (December 16, 2024) - Paul Beaudin's educational journey began as a kindergartener in Manchester the day his mother took him by the hand and walked him to the Straw School at 608 Chestnut Street. Over the years, his journey as a student, professor, and administrator brought him to various regions of New York and, eventually, back to New England. The Board of Truste more PR
CU Denver Engineers Develop AI Tool to Automate Finding Defects in Sewer Lines (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 17 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news on Dec. 16, 2024:
With more than 1,500 miles of sanitary sewer lines in Denver, the job of ensuring these pipes are in a state of good repair is one that requires continuous analysis and review. Breaks can cause disruptions to daily lives by shutting down businesses (including the state capitol for a day in August 2024) and causing a literal stink.
Enter Brian Zavareh, a graduate student in CU Denver's College of more PR
FSU Seminole Innovators Partners With Thomasville Center for the Arts to Launch Unique Art Vending Machine (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 18 -- Florida State University issued the following news on Dec. 16, 2024:
By Kayla Cardenas
Forget chips and candy bars. An old snack vending machine is getting a new life as a traveling art gallery, thanks to creative students at Florida State University and members of the Thomasville Center for the Arts.
In this interdisciplinary project, students are merging engineering, computer science, design, art and more to dispense miniature masterpieces instead of M&Ms, more PR
IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi Launches PhD Program in Energy and Sustainability (10)
NEW DELHI, India, Dec. 18 -- The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi issued the following news release:
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) is proud to announce the launch of its PhD program at its new international campus in Abu Dhabi. The PhD program in the area of Energy and Sustainability is set to commence with its first cohort in January 2025. This initiative marks a significant milestone in IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi's commitment to fostering advanced research and innovation more PR
Kennesaw State Researcher Aims to Protect Against Cybersickness (10)
KENNESAW, Georgia, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release:
As mixed-reality environments continue rising in popularity, researchers are working to develop safeguards to protect users from nefarious hackers.
Kennesaw State University assistant professor of computer science Rifatul Islam and a team of researchers from around the country are working to develop these safeguards, aiming to protect against cognitive attacks on mixed-reality systems, which fu more PR
Lingjia Liu and Yi Shi, wireless experts, elected fellows of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
Two Virginia Tech wireless communications researchers Lingjia Liu and Yi Shi, Ph.D. '07 have each been elevated to the status of fellow as part of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)'s 2025 class. This honor highlights their excellence in solving the real-world challenges of wireless security, incorporating machine learning, and building the future of 6G.
To be named a fellow, IEEE members must d more PR
MIT Professor Sevtsuk Applies Sources of Data to Creating More Sustainable, Walkable, Economically Thriving City Spaces (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
By Peter Dizikes, MIT News
Dozens of major research labs dot the streets of Kendall Square, a Cambridge, Massachusetts, neighborhood in which MIT partially sits. But for Andres Sevtsuk's City Form Lab, the streets of Kendall Square themselves, and those in other cities, are subjects for research.
Sevtsuk is an associate professor of urban science and planning at MIT and a leading more PR
MIT Researchers Introduce Boltz-1, a Fully Open-Source Model for Predicting Biomolecular Structures (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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With models like AlphaFold3 limited to academic research, the team built an equivalent alternative, to encourage innovation more broadly.
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By Adam Zewe, MIT News
MIT scientists have released a powerful, open-source AI model, called Boltz-1, that could significantly accelerate biomedical research and drug development.
Developed by a team of researchers in the MIT Ja more PR
MIT: Study Reveals AI Chatbots Can Detect Race, But Racial Bias Reduces Response Empathy (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Researchers at MIT, NYU, and UCLA develop an approach to help evaluate whether large language models like GPT-4 are equitable enough to be clinically viable for mental health support.
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With the cover of anonymity and the company of strangers, the appeal of the digital world is growing as a pla more PR
Northwestern establishes tech policy center with $1 million gift (10)
EVANSTON, Illinois, Dec. 17 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release:
Shanice Harris
EVANSTON, Ill. - Northwestern's School of Education and Social Policy received a $1 million gift from the Kapor Foundation to establish the Center for Technology, Policy, and Opportunity. The center will lead a range of initiatives, beginning with a new interdisciplinary graduate program designed to address challenges arising at the intersection of technology, society and policy.
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Pitching Solutions: UTC's Inventanooga 2024 Encourages Innovation Across All Ages (10)
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Dec. 18 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news:
By Carter Graham
On Dec. 12, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga hosted its third annual Inventanooga competition--where K-12 students could pitch solutions to real-life problems like runoff water pollution and damage, efficient grocery packaging and rampant cheating at local pickleball courts.
An eighth-grade team from Ocoee Middle School made up of Jackson Kahn, Will Seaborn a more PR
Quieting the noise to bridge the quantum gap (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
Quantum computing may well be a vital component of our technological future. But to understand where we are in its current development, it may be easier to try to draw historical parallels to other technologies in their infancies, sitting on the verge of the now famous breakthroughs that they achieved.
Consider the Wright Brothers. Their landmark flight of their Wright Flyer at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, traveled only 8 more PR
Rep. Buchanan Honors Bradenton Student Who Invented App to Help Older Adults (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024:
BRADENTON, Fla. -- Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan recognized Manav Pulluru as the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Florida's 16th District. Pulluru, a junior who attends The Out-of-Door Academy, designed a software application to help older adults over the age of 65 determine if there are falling risks in their living environment.
Buchanan commended Pulluru for his app more PR
Schmidt Sciences names Sarah Dean an AI2050 Fellow (10)
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Sarah Dean, assistant professor of computer science in the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science, has received an AI2050 Early Career Fellowship from Schmidt Sciences.
Dean will receive the funding over two years to support her efforts to develop tools that prevent unanticipated negative consequences of large-scale AI systems, like chatbots and personal recommendation systems.
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Unpacking the Significance of Google's Quantum Chip Breakthrough (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Alex K. Jones
The introduction of Google's new quantum computing chip, Willow, has sparked excitement both for its performance milestones and the ways it might help advance the commercial viability of quantum computing.
Alex K. Jones, chair of the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at Syracuse University, shared his insights on the announcement and its implications for the future of the field.
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West Virginia Wesleyan College December Graduates Encouraged to 'Keep Dreaming Big' (10)
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Dec. 17 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news:
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia Twenty-six Fall Semester West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates were recently recognized at a program commemorating their academic achievement. All Fall graduates are invited to walk in the May 10 Commencement.
President of West Virginia Wesleyan College Dr. James Moore asked graduates to think about the faculty, staff, fellow students, friends and family who helped them more PR
When MIT's Interdisciplinary NEET Program is a Perfect Fit (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Junior Katie Spivakovsky describes her path through New Engineering Education Transformation to biomedical research and beyond.
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By Michaela Jarvis, New Engineering Education Transformation (NEET) program
At an early age, Katie Spivakovsky learned to study the world from different angles. Dinner-table conversations at her family's home in Menlo Park, California, of more PR
With DoD grant, Cornell to enhance semiconductor supply chain resilience (10)
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Amid a rise in threats to international semiconductor supply chains, the Brooks Tech Policy Institute (BTPI) has received $3 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Defense to establish the U.S. Semiconductor Research Hub, which will work to assess and improve the resilience of the global interconnected network of semiconductor infrastructure.
Sarah Kreps, the founding director of BTPI in the Cornell Jeb E. Brook more PR
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