BIRMINGHAM, England, March 18 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University secures more than pound sterling500,000 to tackle sustainability challenges in Jordan, the Philippines and Thailand * More than pound sterling500k secured to train early career researchers to boost sustainability * The University will host nine early career academics as part of the International Science Partnership Fund research fellowship programme * Fellows from Jordan, Thailand and the Ph more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 18 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University study reveals the illusion of 'dazzle' paint on World War I battleships * Geometric 'dazzle' camouflage was used on ships in WWI to confuse enemy onlookers as to the direction and speed of the ship * Timothy Meese and Samantha Strong reanalysed historic data from 1919 and found that the 'horizon effect' is more effective for confusion * When viewing a ship at distance, it often appears to be  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 18 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Court cases for protestors should focus on integrity and not remorse - study * New research challenges legal approach to protestors' trials and calls for a fundamental change in how activist cases are managed. * In such cases activities should not be expected to express remorse * The researchers apply this to three real-life cases, the Stansted 15, the Frack Free Three and the Colston Four. Protestors charg more PR

CANBERRA, Australia, March 18 -- The Australian National University issued the following news release: * * * Scientists discover 15 million-year-old Australian fish fossil A new species of fish that lived in Australian freshwater lakes and rivers about 15 million years ago has been named after the researcher from The Australian National University (ANU) who played a key role in its discovery. Professor Jochen Brocks discovered several fossils of the ancient fish, named Ferruaspis brocksi, at more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, March 18 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Mentorship, peer support boost Computer Science students' research success By Cathy Majtenyi Fourth-year Computer Science student Tyler McDonald was packing his bags for an intentional conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, when he got some exciting news. The research paper he co-wrote with Angel Loredo Lopez, an undergraduate student from Mexico who had been at Brock on a scholarship program, ha more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, March 15 -- Cardiff University issued the following news: * * * Global cities most vulnerable to extreme climate shifts revealed in new report The 100 most populated cities in the world are becoming increasingly exposed to floods and droughts, risking the security and survival of their communities, according to a new report. The research, developed by WaterAid with academics from Cardiff University and the University of Bristol, exposes how cities across Africa and Asia are e more PR

BATHURST, Australia, March 18 -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news: * * * New research protects irreplaceable data against ransomware attacks A Charles Sturt University academic's research has evolved into a revolutionary approach to defending against ransomware attacks. * Charles Sturt University research introduces a revolutionary approach to stopping ransomware attacks by leveraging ransomware-resilient file safe havens * Ransomware attacks are increasing and develop more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, March 18 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Study finds one kilogram compost contains up to 16,000 microplastic particles A new study analysing the microplastic content in treated organic waste material - including compost and its biodegradable packaging - has found each kilogram of waste material contained thousands of tiny pieces of plastics, invisible to the naked eye. The research team from Griffith University's Australian Rivers Institute as more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, March 18 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * New multi-million-pound research and innovation hub will transform the landscape of women's sport * Loughborough University invests over pound sterling2m to launch dedicated Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub * Initiative officially launched by Stephanie Peacock, Minister for Sport, Media, Civil Society and Youth (The Department for Culture, Media and Sport - DCMS) Loughborough Unive more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, March 18 -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * Tracking contaminant accumulation in Arctic marine mammals As climate change reshapes food web, McGill-led study introduces a new method for assessing impacts on marine mammals such as killer whales and polar bears that could help inform conservation management practices A new method of tracking the dietary habits and contaminant exposure of animals in Arctic marine ecosystems is providing critical i more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, March 16 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * What drives growth in the creative industries? A new initiative will provide unprecedented insight into what drives growth in the creative industries sector. Supporting growth A new government backed survey will, crucially, be able to determine for the first time how potential growth factors interrelate. The Creative Business Panel (CBP) is led by the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Cen more PR

OSHAWA, Ontario, March 18 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * Ontario Tech researcher's new online tool helps Canadians reduce their salt consumption Sodium 101 web app educates users on 'hidden epidemic' Registered dietitians and scientists consistently point to sodium consumption as one of the leading nutritional risk factors for developing chronic conditions such as hypertension, stroke and cardiovascular disease. Despite this, many Canadians consume fa more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, March 18 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Returning astronauts face accelerated bone, muscle deterioration, says Brock expert By Cathy Majtenyi With US astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams set to return to Earth this week, Brock University Associate Professor of Kinesiology Val Fajardo says their first steps back on the planet might be a bit rough. "Regarding long-duration spaceflight, we know that there will be decrements to musculoskelet more PR

MACAU, China, March 18 -- The University of Macau issued the following news release: * * * UM achieves breakthrough in bacteria-assisted biosynthesis The research team led by Zhang Xuanjun, professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at the University of Macau (UM), has made a breakthrough in bacteria-assisted chemical synthesis. By utilising the fermentation of Acetobacter xylinum, the team incorporated glycosylated fluorescent molecules into chiral bacterial cellulose through in situ  more PR

LONDON, England, March 18 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Oxytocin system of breastfeeding affected in mothers with postnatal depression The oxytocin system - which helps release breast milk and strengthens the bond between mother and baby - may be affected during breastfeeding in mothers experiencing postnatal depression, finds a new study by UCL researchers. The new research, published in Psychoneuroendocrinology, investigated the link between maternal moo more PR

LONDON, England, March 18 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Social disadvantage can accelerate ageing and increase disease risk People with favourable socioeconomic conditions, such as high incomes or education levels, face a reduced risk of age-related diseases and show fewer signs of biological ageing than peers of the same age, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. Social inequalities appear to have a direct impact on the biological ageing process, acco more PR

LONDON, England, March 18 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Unofficial parental control apps put children's safety and privacy at risk Some 'unofficial' parental control apps have excessive access to personal data and hide their presence, raising concerns about their potential for unethical surveillance as well as domestic abuse, according to new research from UCL and St. Polten UAS, Austria. According to some sources, up to 80% of parents use apps to protect  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 16 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Delhi air pollution worse than expected as water vapour skews figures Water vapour causes fine particulate matter to swell, reducing sampling devices efficiency and leading to underestimation. New Delhi's air pollution is more severe than previously estimated with particles absorbing atmospheric water vapour leading to particulate matter levels across the city being underestimated by up to 20%, a n more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 18 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Pathways to better treatments for autoimmune liver diseases unveiled For the first time, researchers outline new therapeutic avenues for a rare patient group with unmet clinical needs, paving the way for future research. A review published by researchers at the University of Birmingham revealed new insights into the complex dynamics of immune cells in the liver, paving the way for the development o more PR

BRISTOL, England, March 16 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Pioneering research ranks world's most populated cities for flood and drought risk A new report has revealed how the 100 most populated cities globally are becoming increasingly exposed to flooding and drought. The study, led by WaterAid with academics from the University of Bristol and Cardiff University, shows widespread drying throughout European cities including the Spanish capital Madrid, wh more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, March 16 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat issued the following news: * * * Anti-pluralist Parties Threaten Academic Freedom 2025 Academic Freedom Index Update reveals decline in 34 countries Increasing influence of anti-pluralist parties is often associated with lower academic freedom in the respective country. This is one of the findings of the latest Academic Freedom Index (AFI) which is being released March 13, 2025. Scholars at Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erla more PR

EXETER, England, March 18 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * University art historian solves riddle behind theft of famous portrait The 70-year mystery surrounding the theft of an original oil sketch by renowned Flemish painter Anthony van Dyck from a stately home in Northamptonshire has been solved thanks to the research of an art historian. The Portrait of Wolfgang Wilhelm of Pfalz-Neuburg, part of a collection of 37 oil sketches painted in the 17th century, was s more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, March 16 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Study pinpoints weaknesses in hot water bottle design Research from the University of Liverpool has highlighted weaknesses in the structural design of hot water bottles. Hot water bottles have been around for generations, yet there is surprisingly little research into how they respond to external forces. However, increased reports of sudden ruptures causing burns prompted a research team from more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, March 18 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Cancer nanotech nurtures sustainable agriculture innovation Cancer drugs and agrichemicals can be powerful, but toxic, tools. Now, UNSW scientists are applying nanomedicine on a project to make greener agrichemicals more affordable. Dr. Cong Vu was working in the UNSW labs when he had an idea - that the tiny particles he was designing to target deliver drugs to cancer cells may also have anothe more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, March 18 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * How the merit principle can protect public sector diversity New research from UNSW Canberra shows that attacks on diversity initiatives are unwarranted. Diversity in the public sector has come under fire in recent months, most notably with US President Donald Trump dismantling initiatives that promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the US government. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has said  more PR

CALLAGHAN, Australia, March 18 -- The University of Newcastle issued the following news: * * * Global experts unite in Newcastle to decarbonise steelmaking Newcastle will play host to world-leading researchers in sustainable steelmaking this week, as they tackle one of the world's greatest industrial challenges - decarbonising the steel industry, which currently accounts for seven per cent of global CO2 emissions. The International Conference on Sustainable Cokemaking and Ironmaking 2025 wil more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, March 16 -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * University celebrates a decade of funding for brain tumour research The University's research has been significant in helping advance understanding of brain tumours and develop potential treatments The University of Plymouth is celebrating a decade of funding from the charity Brain Tumour Research, which has enabled it to maintain its status as one of the world's leading centres for brain tumour resear more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, March 18 -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * There's plenty of pork on Chinese forks, but the environment is paying a heavy price Pork accounts for at least 60% of all meat eaten in China, but its popularity exacts a heavy toll on the environment that has proven tricky to resolve until now. A new study by Chinese and Australian researchers has identified a sustainable solution to mitigating excessive amounts of copper found in th more PR

GUILFORD, England, March 16 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Are business conferences as impactful as the Olympics? Large-scale business events can boost community wellbeing Business conferences, such as the ESTRO Congress (European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology) will bring thousands of delegates to the host city and, are just as important to the economy as major sporting events such as the Olympics, according to new research from the University of  more PR

COVENTRY, England, March 15 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Business and university leaders unite in calls for new Industrial Strategy to remove barriers to growth Business leaders and research-intensive Russell Group universities have today set out recommendations for government to ensure the new Industrial Strategy removes barriers to growth that have hindered the UK's productivity and competitiveness for over a decade. Future Ready: the Path to Growth more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, March 18 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * UPEI research project transforms into a social enterprise with real-world impact Entrepreneur Daniel Ohaegbu arrived on Prince Edward Island in 2014 as an international student from Nigeria. He graduated from UPEI in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree and again in 2019 with a BSc with Honours in Psychology. When working on his honours thesis, he delved i more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, March 16 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Data pipelines: from loose links to a strong network Who are the members of the UDCC, the community of research support staff at Utrecht University? Meet Adam el Kassimi, a data solution architect at IRAS, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, and part of this network. "I believe the UDCC truly adds value for researchers and for science as a whole." "As a data solution architect, I focus on data integration, more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 18 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * VUB opens its doors to censored American researchers University allocates funding and contact point for U.S. scholars looking to relocate to Brussels The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is opening 12 postdoctoral positions for international researchers, with a specific focus on American scholars working in socially significant fields. These prestigious fellowships come with substantial fu more PR

YORK, England, March 16 -- York St John University issued the following news: * * * Research gives voice to those with young onset dementia Research by the Health and Care Research and Evaluation Service within the Institute for Health and Care Improvement (IHCI) has highlighted a lack of age-appropriate support for people with young onset dementia and their families. The research was commissioned by Dementia Forward, a charity that supports people living with or caring for someone with demen more PR