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Research at Colleges Newsletter for 2024-12-19 ( 62 items )  
2024 in Review: BESLA Program, Augie Choice Expansion and New Film Facilities (10)
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Augustana College issued the following news: 2024 brought opportunities for engaged learning with an expansion of Augustana's Augie Choice program, a grant supporting the development of a business-liberal arts scholars program and the unveiling of a new state-of-the-art film production facility. The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program earned full accreditation and Erickson Residence Hall received a $6.7 million grant for continued re more PR

A&T to Use $4.5M Grant to Build Biomedical Research Infrastructure (10)
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: By Lydian Bernhardt Biomedical researchers at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will benefit from a new $4.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education designed to expand the university's research and teaching capacity in the biomedical life sciences. Andrea Gentry-Apple, D.V.M., a professor in the N.C. A&T College of Agricultu more PR

Aberystwyth University: Welsh Scientists Developing Groundbreaking Rapid Prostate Cancer Test (10)
CEREDIGION, Wales, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Aberystwyth University issued the following news: A groundbreaking test that could detect prostate cancer in men more quickly and with greater accuracy than current methods is being developed by Welsh scientists. Valley Diagnostics, based in Cardiff, is working with Aberystwyth University scientists on a lateral flow test that could detect the disease within minutes via a urine sample at a GP surgery or even at home. The team hopes the test can be rolled more PR

Baylor College of Medicine: Researchers Uncover Risk of Shoulder Injury During and After Spaceflight (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: While existing data on the effect of spaceflight on the bones and tendons is available, there is little information about how soft tissue in the shoulder is affected throughout spaceflight. A team of orthopedic surgeons at Baylor College of Medicine studied the risk of shoulder injury during and post spaceflight to determine preventative measures for astronauts. Their findings were published in JSES In more PR

Big Ideas in Small Packages: Ph.D. Students Shine at USC Viterbi's Three-Minute Thesis Contest (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * The annual competition challenges students to captivate audiences and convey groundbreaking research - all in 180 seconds. * * * By Matus Munka On Nov. 15, 2024, several talented Ph.D. students at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering distilled years of research into three minutes. At the Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Contest, hosted by the Engineeri more PR

Binghamton University: War and Sin - The Crusades' Legacy of Slavery Along the Mediterranean Coast (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Historian Elizabeth Casteen investigates slavery in the Middle Ages and its importance in creating community identity * * * By Jennifer Micale The presence of North Africans and other Muslims in France may seem a modern phenomenon, the legacy of colonialism. But the situation is more complex, with roots that reach back to the Middle Ages -- and a deep impulse for communities to define themselves more PR

Boston University's Wheelock College of Education and Human Development: How AI Will Change Education (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Boston University's Wheelock College of Education and Human Development issued the following news: * * * Naomi Caselli and Michael Marani explore the promise and challenges of using AI tools in the classroom * * * The growth of AI signals some positive opportunities for both students and teachers, including automating tasks such as grading and providing greater access to resources. At the same time, it's not without significant concerns, including t more PR

Bowie State University: Lure of Research and Ph.D. Program Attracts Bioinformatics Graduate (10)
BOWIE, Maryland, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Bowie State University issued the following news release: * * * Lance Nuique Targets Texas A&M University as Next Step * * * For Lance Justin Nuique, a native of the Philippines, the excitement of receiving his bachelor's degree in bioinformatics from Bowie State University on Dec. 19 is amplified by the opportunity to enter the Ph.D. program at Texas A&M University. With a goal of contributing to impactful research, Nuique is also considering opportuni more PR

Cannabis Terpenes, CAMI and Long COVID: U of A Health Sciences' Top News Releases of 2024 (10)
TUCSON, Arizona, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona's Health Sciences issued the following news release: * * * U of A Health Sciences researchers spearheaded major endeavors that are paving the way to a healthier future for Arizona and the world. * * * This year, the University of Arizona Health Sciences published research on the potential of cannabis terpenes for pain relief, reported on new findings in the areas of long COVID-19 and pesticide exposure, and broke ground on the Ce more PR

Charles Sturt University: Eating Seafood? Researchers Explore Regional Attitudes and Consumption Patterns (10)
BATHURST, Australia, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news: * * * * Charles Sturt University launches a new research project to explore shifting seafood preferences and consumption patterns between rural and regional Australia and metropolitan areas * Researchers are inviting Australians aged 18 and over to participate in a brief online survey exploring seafood consumption habits and attitudes * The information is crucial to ensure equitable access to nut more PR

Columbia University Zuckerman Institute: New Peek at Connections Between Neurons Shines Light Into Memory Formation (10)
NEW YORK, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Columbia University Zuckerman Institute issued the following news: * * * Scientists for the first time see, in mice, the precise way in which connections between neurons change during memory formation * * * Every moment we remember is thought to be encoded by changes in the strength of connections between brain cells, links called synapses. That's been the theory for about half a century. But scientists had never actually imaged these synaptic changes happen as more PR

CUNY-Graduate School of Public Health: Study Reveals Link Between Parental Emotional Abuse and Teen Suicide Attempts (10)
NEW YORK, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release: A study by CUNY SPH alumna Abigail Lyons and faculty from the CUNY Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health (ISPH) reveals a concerning connection between parental emotional abuse and suicide attempts among adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting sexual minority youth may be at highest risk. The analysis was based on  more PR

DTU Researchers Receive Grants From the Carlsberg Foundation (10)
KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: * * * The Carlsberg Foundation is awarding DKK 613 million to 188 scientific activities that will generate fundamental insights and discoveries in the coming years. * * * The grants are awarded to researchers at all career stages and within different fields. Of the DKK 613 million awarded for new research activities, just under DKK 287 million is going to humanities and social science  more PR

Durham College Research Links Nutrition Education to Enhanced Wellness and Nutrition Literacy (10)
OSHAWA, Ontario, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Durham College issued the following news: Does knowing more about nutrition help people make more nutritious choices? That's the question that Dr. Erin Dancey, a faculty member in Durham College's (DC) Fitness and Health Promotion program and research lead with the Social Impact Hub, set out to answer in a recent study evaluating the changes in nutrition literacy in students taking introductory nutrition courses. Turns out, yes. In this case, the nutrition  more PR

E&H Students Present Addiction Research at D.C. Symposium (10)
EMORY, Virginia, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Emory and Henry College issued the following news: * * * Four Emory & Henry students recently presented their research related to community based substance abuse prevention at a symposium in Washington, D.C. * * * By Dirk Moore The students were among a select group of university student researchers who presented at the symposium hosted Dec. 6-7 by the Appalachian Collegiate Research Institute. The students - Erin Ryan, Vivian Vanderpool, Lydia Schrock a more PR

Eindhoven University of Technology: The Netherlands Introduces the ChipNL Competence Centre to Drive Semiconductor Innovation (10)
EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: TU/e brings experience with pivotal role in JePPIX photonic integrated circuit development. The kick-off of the ChipNL Competence Centre this week marks an additional impulse to boost the innovation and capabilities of the Dutch semiconductor industry. Established in alignment with the EU Chips Act, the Centre should advance technological capabilities and foster innovation in the Dutch more PR

Emory University Rollins School of Public Health: 2024 - A Year of Growth (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health issued the following news release: Throughout 2024, Emory's Rollins School of Public Health expanded its academic offerings, advanced innovative public health research and practice, and grew its impact. Faculty, staff, and students helped move public health forward and create a healthier world for all. These are a few highlights from the past year. Forging Public Health's Future Rollins is shaping public he more PR

Flinders University: Protecting South Australia's Endangered Sharks and Rays (10)
BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Flinders University issued the following news: Flinders University PhD candidate Chloe Roberts has played a leading role a community-driven campaign to protect South Australia's endangered sharks and rays. Starting December 16, new regulations will enhance the protection of sharks and rays in South Australia, safeguarding them from inhumane treatment and overfishing. Some 77 species of shark, ray and chimaera inhabit South Australian waters. Thanks more PR

Ford School of Public Policy: Faculty Findings, Fall 2024 (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Mental health and marriage timing * * * Decades of research document powerful associations between parents' characteristics and children's marital behaviors. "Parental mental health strongly shapes or disrupts family life and long-term opportunities for children--although its influence has largely been ignored in the literature," explains William G. Axinn, inter more PR

Ford School of Public Policy: Greater Than Its Sum - an Update on the Kohn Collaborative (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Six years ago, Harold and Carol Kohn approached the Ford School with a vision. Their goal was to help build a vibrant research community dedicated to promoting social equity and inclusion. Today, the Kohn Collaborative for Social Policy is poised to influence social policy and confront structural inequality across the nation. At the center of the Collaborative are five  more PR

Ford School of Public Policy: Talk to Him - How a Conversation Can Shape Public Support for Women's Rights (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: A single conversation with a close family member may not change a young woman's views on policies protecting their rights, but it can strongly influence young men's attitudes. A University of Michigan study found that family opinions heavily shape male youth's views on women's rights, while female youth are less affected. This finding builds on evidence that young women more PR

Genetic Testing Moving Into the Mainstream, UTSW Study Finds (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Awareness, usage for ancestry research, disease and genetic testing continue to grow * * * Genetic testing, which has expanded in recent years with advances in technology and the development of consumer products, is on a path to widespread acceptance in the U.S., researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center found. The popularity of ancestry research and rising numb more PR

Imperial College-London: Women Exposed to MWI Emissions Show Small Increase in Breast Milk Pollutants (10)
LONDON, England, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Mothers living within 20 kilometres of waste incinerators may have a small increase in the total levels of two chemical pollutants in their body. * * * In an analysis led by researchers at Imperial College London, scientists have shown an association between women's exposure to emissions from municipal waste incinerators (MWIs) and small increased levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and dioxi more PR

James Cook University: Hidden Threats - DNA Testing Detects Toxic Algae in Queensland Coastal Waters (10)
TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- James Cook University issued the following news release: Extensive genetic testing in Queensland's environmentally rich Hervey Bay coastal area has revealed the presence of toxic algae not detected in Australian waters before. James Cook University PhD candidate Joseph Perkins led the study. He said harmful algal blooms (HABs) present severe risks to marine ecosystems, wildlife, human health and economies globally. "We decided to investigate the dive more PR

K-State Geography and Agronomy Researchers to Build Climate Resilience in Agriculture-Based Communities (10)
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Kansas State University scientists are collaborating with colleagues in Iowa, Nebraska and Arkansas to advance weather intelligence, strengthen climate resilience and address the impacts of environmental change in agriculture-based communities. Xiaomao Lin, professor of agronomy and state climatologist for Kansas, and Abigail Langston, assistant professor of geography, are leading K-State's partic more PR

Leiden University: Grants for Fundamental Research in Leiden (10)
LEIDEN, The Netherlands, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Leiden University issued the following news: Three fundamental research projects at Leiden in physics, chemistry and medical science have received funding from the Dutch Research Council (NWO). They involve research on magnetic fields in the universe, the role of myeloid cells in cancer immunotherapy and the evolution of ancient proteins. The research grants have been awarded within the NWO's Open Competition ENW-XL and ENW-M programmes. The funding more PR

MD Anderson Research Highlights for December 18, 2024 (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following research highlights: * * * Featuring smoking cessation treatments, radiation for metastatic thyroid cancers, pancreatic cancer insights, and biomarkers for appendix cancer and leukemias * * * The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless more PR

MIT Engineers Grow "High-Rise" 3D Chips (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * An electronic stacking technique could exponentially increase the number of transistors on chips, enabling more efficient AI hardware. * * * By Jennifer Chu, MIT News The electronics industry is approaching a limit to the number of transistors that can be packed onto the surface of a computer chip. So, chip manufacturers are looking to build up rather than out. Instead  more PR

MIT School of Management: Unlocking Greater Value in Carbon Markets (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School of Management issued the following news release: * * * MIT Sloan research shows that a pay-as-bid auction model for governments managing carbon emissions could boost revenue and incentivize companies' shifts to greener technology * * * Many governments are addressing climate change by managing carbon emissions through a system of permits, sold in auctions at a uniform price -- or the lowest more PR

MIT: How Humans Continuously Adapt While Walking Stably (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Research could help improve motor rehabilitation programs and assistive robot control. * * * Researchers have developed a model that explains how humans adapt continuously during complex tasks, like walking, while remaining stable. The findings were detailed in a recent paper published in the journal Nature Communications (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-53416 more PR

MIT: Physicists Magnetize a Material With Light (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The technique provides researchers with a powerful tool for controlling magnetism, and could help in designing faster, smaller, more energy-efficient memory chips. * * * By Jennifer Chu, MIT News MIT physicists have created a new and long-lasting magnetic state in a material, using only light. In a study appearing today in Nature, the researchers report using a terahert more PR

MIT: Surface-Based Sonar System Could Rapidly Map the Ocean Floor at High Resolution (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * A small fleet of autonomous surface vessels forms a large sonar array for finding submerged objects. * * * By Ariana Tantillo, MIT Lincoln Laboratory On June 18, 2023, the Titan submersible was about an hour-and-a-half into its two-hour descent to the Titanic wreckage at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean when it lost contact with its support ship. This cease in communicat more PR

Monmouth University: Prof. Williams Publishes 'The Georgia of the North - Black Women and the Civil Rights Movement in New Jersey' (10)
WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Monmouth University issued the following news: Hettie V. Williams, Ph.D., associate professor of African American History, recently published "The Georgia of the North: Black Women and the Civil Rights Movement in New Jersey." The historical narrative focuses on Black women and civil rights movement in New Jersey from the Great Migration to 1954. Williams specifically centers the books around the critical role played by Black women in forging i more PR

New Lithium ion Battery Material for EVs and Studied by Dalhousie University Lasts for 10 Times More Charge discharge Cycles Compared to a Conventional Battery, Potentially Powering Cars for Eight Million Kilometres (10)
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Dalhousie University issued the following news release: The push is on around the world to increase the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries powering electric vehicles, with countries like the U.S. mandating that these cells hold 80 per cent of their original full charge after eight years of operation. Researchers from Dalhousie University used the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan to analyze a new type of lithium-ion battery m more PR

Old Dominion University: State of the Commonwealth Report Shows Promise Amid Policy Uncertainty for 2025 (10)
NORFOLK, Virginia, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: By Joy Vann Old Dominion University's 10th annual State of the Commonwealth (SOC) Report, produced by the Dragas Center for Economic Analysis and Policy, presents positive news about Virginia's economy, citing declining inflation, rising consumer spending and plenty of jobs to fill. However, possible new federal policies regarding tariffs on products from Mexico, Canada, Europe and China, immigration pla more PR

Pitt Swanson School of Engineering: A Surgical Fix to Greenhouse Gases (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * University of Pittsburgh study investigates assessing and reducing environmental impact of ACL reconstruction * * * A University of Pittsburgh study inspired by the late Freddie H. Fu, MD, one of the world's leading orthopaedic surgeons, is tackling a significant contributor to climate change- the healthcare sector./1 Engineers and physicians examined how  more PR

Revolutionary New Mobility Product Developed in Partnership With the University of Salford (10)
GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Salford issued the following news: The revolutionary Walk Safe(R), a transformative new indoor walking frame design that could benefit the lives of thousands of users, has been launched by mobility aids provider NRS Healthcare in partnership with the University of Salford. Previous research at the University found that standard walking frames were difficult to use and unstable as they needed to be lifted over thresholds and dur more PR

SBU's Simpson, SUNY Researchers Publish Article on Removal of PFAS (10)
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Dr. Scott Simpson, professor of Chemistry at St. Bonaventure University, along with researchers from the University at Buffalo and Stony Brook University, continue to fight on the front line in their effort to rid dangerous chemicals from water. They have published an article titled "Synthesis and Evaluation of Cationic Porphyrin-Based Organic Nanocages for the Removal of 38 PFAS from W more PR

Sharing the Science of Reading: Florida Center for Reading Research Hosts Open House for Educators (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Bill Wellock A Florida State University research center is making a positive impact on literacy, at home and around the world. At an open house last month, the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) opened its Innovation Park site to the public to showcase initiatives to help educators and the groundbreaking research led by the center's dedicated faculty, students and staff. "The research por more PR

Smart Salt Trucks, Managing Waterborne Diseases: Ontario Invests in U of G Research (10)
GUELPH, Ontario, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Guelph issued the following news release: Improving winter road safety and reshaping how we control waterborne diseases are the themes of two University of Guelph research projects that have received funding through the Ontario Research Fund (ORF). This funding is part of more than $92 million invested by the Ontario government to support research projects at universities, colleges, research institutes and research hospitals across the pr more PR

Stanford University: New Knit Haptic Sleeve Simulates Realistic Touch (10)
STANFORD, California, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Stanford University issued the following news: * * * Researchers at Stanford Engineering have developed a lightweight, comfortable knit sleeve that uses pressure-based haptics to simulate touch, opening up new possibilities for wearable devices. * * * Wearable haptic devices, which provide touch-based feedback, can provide more realistic experiences in virtual reality, assist with rehabilitation, and create new opportunities for silent communication. more PR

Technical University of Munich: More Efficient Car Designs With AI (10)
MUNICH, Germany, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * 8,000 open source models for sustainable mobility * * * Designing new cars is expensive and time consuming. As a result, manufacturers tend to make only minor changes from one model generation to the next. With DriverAerNet++, researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have now developed the largest open-source database for  more PR

UC-San Diego: Improvement Initiative Increased Well-Being and Reduced Inefficiencies for Surgical Residents (10)
LA JOLLA, California, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news on Dec. 18, 2024: * * * Lean methodology approach led by surgical residents underscores the importance of adhering to work-hour restrictions * * * Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have shown that a systemic approach to eliminating inefficiencies in surgical residency programs can reduce unnecessary work hours in the general residency progra more PR

UC-San Francisco: Microplastics in the Air May Be Leading to Lung and Colon Cancers (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * A review of 3,000 studies also suggests these minute plastic air particles may be causing male and female infertility. * * * Tires and degrading garbage shed tiny pieces of plastic into the air, creating a form of air pollution that UC San Francisco researchers suspect may be causing respiratory and other illnesses. A review of some 3,000 studies implicat more PR

UM Miller School of Medicine: Beyond Genomics - How Multiomics Can Improve Rare Disease Diagnostics (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Transcriptomics, proteomics and other technologies could provide additional diagnostic power to help solve medical mysteries. * * * By Josh Baxt In a review published in the journal Pediatric Research, scientists at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine explored how several technologies can help diagnose rare diseases. In addition to genomics, which can identif more PR

UM Miller School of Medicine: Genetics, Genomics and Gene Sequencing Sarcoma at Sylvester (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Article Summary * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers are using a variety of tools centered on molecular genetics to better understand sarcoma. * Sylvester's Genetic Predisposition Syndrome Clinic tests people who have a genetic predisposition for sarcoma. * Pathology and gene sequencing plays an important role at Sylvester in choosing, implementing and monito more PR

University College London: Bias in AI Amplifies Our Own Biases (10)
LONDON, England, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news: Artificial intelligence (AI) systems tend to take on human biases and amplify them, causing people who use that AI to become more biased themselves, finds a new study by UCL researchers. Human and AI biases can consequently create a feedback loop, with small initial biases increasing the risk of human error, according to the findings published in Nature Human Behaviour. The researchers demonstrated t more PR

University of Aberdeen: Prestigious Fellowship to Explore a 'Window Onto The Eclectic Philosophical Cultures Of Antiquity' (10)
ABERDEEN, Scotland, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Aberdeen issued the following news: A University of Aberdeen biblical scholar has been awarded a Leverhulme Trust Major Research Fellowship to reevaluate the significance of the "biblical pseudepigrapha" as witnesses to philosophical cultures through antiquity. The biblical pseudepigrapha are writings from the ancient and medieval world that are fictively associated with biblical characters such as Adam, Enoch, Abraham and Moses. Some t more PR

University of Birmingham: Walking Through History - Bringing the Past to Life With Immersive Digital Experiences (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: University of Birmingham researchers are pioneering the use of virtual and augmented reality to help us explore the past. What would it be like to travel back in time and experience history for ourselves? It's a question that's been asked endlessly in the realm of science fiction. From A Christmas Carol to Back to the Future, the idea of reliving history has been a mainstay of modern popular cultur more PR

University of California: Thorium Film Could Replace Crystals in Atomic Clocks of the Near Future (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * UCLA physicists have developed a new film that requires much less of the rare thorium-229 and is significantly less radioactive Key takeaways * Atomic clocks that excite the nucleus of thorium-229 embedded in a transparent crystal when hit by a laser beam could yield the most accurate measurements ever of time and gravity, and even rewrite some of the fundamental laws of physics more PR

University of Kansas: Mental Health Stigma Negatively Influences Those Even With Good Intentions, Research Finds (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: By Jon Niccum In some respects, attitudes regarding mental health stigma have steadily improved. However, according to new research, even individuals with helpful motivations often harbor hurtful biases. "There are those who are very explicit in their mistreatment of people with mental illness. But there are also those who have really good intentions about treating people with mental illness well and yet more PR

University of Manchester: Cheap-as-Chips Device Could Revolutionise Asthma Care (10)
MANCHESTER, England, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: A device costing just pennies, based on an idea by a University of Manchester Professor to help his son use an inhaler, could be a gamechanger for asthma patients. The impressive results of a small scale randomized controlled trial called the Clip-Tone System -comprising a simple inhaler add-on and a smartphone app - was funded by National Institute for Health and Care Research andAsthma + more PR

University of Massachusetts School of Law: Tabor Publishes Article on Pension Buy-Out Transactions (10)
DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Massachusetts School of Law issued the following news release: UMass Law Professor Anna-Marie Tabor advocates for accountability in pension buyout transactions in her recently published article, A Proposal to Enhance Participant Disclosures in Pension Annuity Buy-Outs. In her recently published article, A Proposal to Enhance Participant Disclosures in Pension Annuity Buy-Outs, UMass Law Professor Anna-Marie Tabor argues for worker more PR

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Issues New Edition of Phoenix Scholar Academic Periodical Focused on Transformative Research (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * The Fall 2024 issue explores capacity of transformative research in artificial intelligence, education, healthcare, business and employee wellness * * * University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has released the Fall 2024 edition of its Phoenix Scholar(TM) academic research periodical. The periodical highlights the commitment of University of Phoenix faculty, students and alumni  more PR

University of Portsmouth: New Study Finds Sperm in Blowfly Maggots Can Crack Crime Scenes (10)
PORTSMOUTH, England, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: Blowfly eggs and larvae can carry crucial evidence, like sperm, which could help in sexual assault investigations, a new study from the University of Portsmouth has found. The findings demonstrate that blowflies can inadvertently collect and retain DNA evidence from sexual assault crime scenes, making them a potentially powerful tool for forensic investigations. Forensic entomology is already wel more PR

University of Queensland: Study Finds Fluoride in Water Does Not Affect Brain Development (10)
BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: A University of Queensland study has found no link between exposure to water fluoridation as a young child and negative cognitive development. Professor Loc Do from UQ's School of Dentistry said the IQ scores of 357 people who had participated in the 2012-2014 National Child Oral Health Study were assessed by registered psychologists to see if their exposure to fluoride as a young child impacted th more PR

University of St. Andrews: Study Links Air Pollution to Mental Illness (10)
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of St. Andrews issued the following news: New research from the University of St Andrews has revealed that cumulative exposure to air pollution is linked to a heightened risk of admission to hospital for mental/behavioural as well as physical illness. A team, led by Dr Mary Abed Al Ahad from the School of Geography and Sustainable Development, reviewed published data from across 16 years on the health effects of long term exposure to am more PR

University of Washington: Q&A - New AI Training Method Lets Systems Better Adjust to Users' Values (10)
SEATTLE, Washington, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Washington issued the following Q&A on Dec. 18, 2024, with Natasha Jaques, assistant professor in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering: * * * Ask most major artificial intelligence chatbots, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, to say something cruel or inappropriate and the system will say it wants to keep things "respectful." These systems, trained on the content of a profusely disrespectful internet, learned what consti more PR

UofL Receives $6.75M Grant From Humana Foundation to Maintain and Expand Impact Through Humana Health Equity Research Center (10)
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Louisville issued the following news release: The University of Louisville is proud to continue its partnership with the Humana Foundation through a transformative $6.75 million grant to enhance health equity research. The funding will enhance and expand scholarship and initiatives through the Humana Health Equity Research Center within the School of Public Health and Information Sciences. This significant investment reinforces the uni more PR

Washington State University: ChatGPT Errors Show It Cannot Replace Finance Professionals, Yet (10)
PULLMAN, Washington, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Washington State University issued the following news release: While large language models like ChatGPT can do well when choosing multiple-choice answers on financial licensing exams, they falter when dealing with more nuanced tasks. A Washington State University-led study analyzed more than 10,000 responses to financial exam questions by the artificial intelligence language models BARD, Llama and ChatGPT. The researchers asked the models to not only c more PR

Washington University School of Medicine: Vagus Nerve Stimulation Relieves Severe Depression (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The Washington University School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Results of major clinical trial may pave the way to health insurance coverage for treatment-resistant cases * * * People with severe, treatment-resistant depression who received a nerve-stimulating therapy showed significant improvement in depressive symptoms, quality of life and ability to complete everyday tasks after a year, according to the results of a national, more PR

Year in Review: FSU Achieves New Heights in 2024 (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following Year in Review: By Amy Farnum-Patronis Florida State University experienced another outstanding year in 2024, making unprecedented progress in several key areas. The university set records for four-year and six-year graduation rates, recorded research expenditures of nearly $455 million and posted its second-best fundraising year in FSU's history. FSU also began construction on the FSU Health academic heal more PR