COVENTRY, England, April 17 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Age-related declines are a consequence of knowing more, not less, says Warwick study University of Warwick research has shown that the cognitive slowness and disjointedness that comes with aging can be better explained as a symptom of a brain that knows too much ('cluttered wisdom') instead of a symptom of a brain that is declining. Traditional views of cognitive aging suggest that declines in  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 17 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University to lead delivery of major regional programme to cut business energy costs and carbon emissions * Aston University is heading up a region-wide consortium that includes Pro Enviro, Black Country Industrial Cluster (BCIC) and Coventry City Council * pound sterling15 million of new funding has been announced by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and the Department for Energy Security & Ne more PR

BRISTOL, England, April 17 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Bristol and South West success in first Immersive Arts funding round Almost pound sterling1.2 million has been allocated to 83 artist-led projects across the UK, including several in the Bristol and South West region, in the first round of Immersive Arts funding - a scheme supporting artists of all backgrounds and experience to work with immersive technologies. With three distinct grant amounts a more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, April 16 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Do men or women suffer more in heat? This research aims to find out By Cathy Majtenyi When summer's muggy heatwaves arrive, are women and men impacted differently? Mariska Andrade (BSc '23) is determined to find out. The Health Sciences master's student is digging deep into cell biology to find out whether women or men suffer more when temperatures rise and why. Andrade is examining how estrogen and pr more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, April 16 -- Cardiff University issued the following news: * * * Snacking may impact children's growth Snacking and grazing throughout the day, as opposed to structured mealtimes, could limit children's growth, finds new research by Cardiff University. A new study has investigated the influence of structured mealtimes and continuous grazing on hormones that control growth, indicating that the shift from regular meals to snacking behaviour may be detrimental to growth. * * *  more PR

LONDON, England, April 17 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * Cyber resilience and enhancing insurance accessibility for UK small to medium sized enterprises ARMOREX is a cyber insurance startup, spun out from City St George's, University of London and supported by Innovate UK's CyberASAP programme. By Dr Shamim Quadir (Senior Communications Officer), Published Tuesday, 15th April 2025 In a rapidly evolving cyber-threat landscape, small to medium sized more PR

CRANFIELD, England, April 17 -- Cranfield University issued the following news release: * * * Cranfield partners with Academy of Defense Industries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The Academy of Defense Industries (ADI) and Cranfield University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Human Capability Initiative event to advance collaborative research and teaching, and to build skills in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The partnership is launching several postgraduate executive developme more PR

LEICESTER, England, April 17 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * DMU wins seed funding to support transformative teaching De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has become one of just four UK universities to be awarded funding by the United Nations' PRME Seed Fund to support transformative teaching. Students will work with researchers to develop new resources for impacts that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), global goals to tackle issues facing the  more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, April 16 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Doctoral defence of Heli Jarvinen, Lic Med, MSc (Pharm), 25 April 2025: The incidence of hospital-treated infections increases already in early Alzheimer's disease The doctoral dissertation in the field of Neurology will be examined at the Faculty of Health Sciences at Kuopio Campus. The public examination will be streamed online. What is the topic of your doctoral research? Why is it important to more PR

OLD ELVET, England, April 16 -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * New study links wealth inequality and human sustainability across millennia Wealth inequality has been linked to human sustainability for over 10,000 years. That's according to a new study led by Professor Dan Lawrence from our Archaeology department. Inequality and human survival The study took the United Nations' definition of sustainability - "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the abili more PR

OLD ELVET, England, April 16 -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * Philosophy study suggests 'negligent racism' shaped global Covid-19 response Were the lockdown policies implemented around the globe during the Covid-19 pandemic racist? A thought-provoking new paper by our Philosophy Professor Alex Broadbent and Pieter Streicher of the University of Johannesburg, argues that lockdowns during Covid-19 were racist. This is because they disproportionately harmed and inadequate more PR

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, April 16 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Lung cancer in the blood Better diagnosing lung cancer with a blood test. To diagnose lung cancer and determine the optimal treatment strategy, physicians typically rely on tissue examination. However, taking biopsies is invasive and doesn't always provide sufficient information. In her research, PhD researcher Esther Visser shows that blood tests can offer a less taxing alternative.  more PR

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, April 16 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * SmartCORE gets Euros10.5 million for a sustainable future of Northwest Europe Anna Wieczorek leads TU/e research team, cofunded by Interreg NWE, that aims to strengthen energy communities and reduce grid congestion. TU/e researchers, led by Anna Wieczorek of the TIS group, have been given the green light for the INTERREG research proposal 'SmartCORE'. This ambitious 42-month project, w more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 16 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * Active Hydrothermal System within the Chicxulub crater helped life recovery after the impact of the Dino-Killing Asteroid VUB-researchers help uncover the reasons why it happend so fast About 66 million years ago, an asteroid slammed into the planet, wiping out all non-avian dinosaurs and about 70 percent of all marine species. The huge crater formed in the Gulf of Mexico functioned as a c more PR

NEWPORT, England, April 17 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * Insect survey tower installed at Harper Adams University to boost nationwide research project A new tower has been installed at Harper Adams University as part of a nationwide research project which can use tiny insects to study the effects of climate change. The 12-metre tall tower is designed to collect insects as they pass over its top - with information about the various species being sent on to Rotham more PR

LONDON, England, April 16 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * NHS staff take first steps towards research careers By Maxine Myers NHS staff from across north-west London have graduated from a programme that supports them to pursue research careers. Clinical academics are healthcare professionals whose roles combine research and practice. They work in health and social care while conducting research to improve patient care. Traditionally, clinical academics tend to be more PR

LONDON, England, April 17 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Imperial Global Singapore celebrates a year of research collaboration and impact By Andrew Czyzewski and Hayley Sykes The growing team at Imperial Global Singapore brought partners and alumni together to share research impact and spark ideas for the future. Opening in early 2024, Imperial Global Singapore was Imperial's first Global Hub, designed to strengthen collaboration between the UK and Singapore. It more PR

BURNABY, British Columbia, April 16 -- Simon Fraser University issued the following news: * * * Lack of services, stigma leave male survivors of intimate partner violence without support, SFU study finds By Robyn Stubbs Men experiencing intimate partner violence turn to harmful coping strategies due to limited services and persistent social stigma, according to a new Simon Fraser University study. Using survey data from the Statistics Canada General Social Survey on victimization as well as more PR

LANCASTER, England, April 16 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Monarchy comes under the microscope in new book A new book, written by a Lancaster University lecturer, which examines the British monarchy's place in today's society will be published later this month. 'What is the Monarchy for?', penned by media lecturer Dr Laura Clancy, looks at whether the monarchy, a fundamental and instantly recognisable element of the UK 'brand', benefits the UK or causes more harm t more PR

LEEDS, England, April 17 -- Leeds Trinity University issued the following news: * * * University secures funding for first Knowledge Transfer Partnership with addiction recovery charity Leeds Trinity University has secured funding for its first Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the charity Recovery Connections, a peer-led, substance use recovery organisation based in Middlesbrough. The funding was secured through the University's Centre for Addiction Recovery Research, run by Profes more PR

LONDON, England, April 17 -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: * * * Women working in Capital Markets report persistent sex discrimination A new report from The Inclusion Initiative (TII) at LSE reveals that in Capital Markets in Canada some women are thriving in inclusive and empowering environments. However, others are only surviving--or leaving the sector altogether. The research, sponsored by TMX Group and suppo more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, April 16 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Rare book discovered in libraries' special collections By Jaime Rivard McMaster University Libraries' William Ready Division of Archives and Research Collections is home to thousands of rare materials, and among them is a rare religious text that's been hiding in the department's shelves since the 1960s. Ruth-Ellen St. Onge's job as McMaster University Libraries' distinctive collections cataloguing libraria more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, April 16 -- Mohawk College issued the following news: * * * New Steeves Family Innovation Fund seeds student, faculty research partnerships Glen and Heather Steeves and family donate $250,000 to create inaugural awards Adapting tobacco plants to produce a drug product used in cancer treatment may seem like a bit of down-on-the-farm folklore. Not for a team of Mohawk College students who partnered with Solar Grants Biotechnology Inc. to determine if the farmed plants can a more PR

SINGAPORE, April 16 -- Nanyang Technological University issued the following news: * * * New research centre tackles climate change health risks in the tropics To address the growing health threats posed by climate change, NTU Singapore is launching a new interdisciplinary research centre focused on climate change and environmental health in the tropics. The Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Health (CCEH) will focus on the health impact of climate change under three key pillars: ai more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, April 17 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * New 3M pounds project to bolster sustainability of mollusc farming in Asia A new project has been launched to improve the sustainability of mollusc farming in Asia - the world's largest producing region for oysters, mussels and clams. Led by the University of Southampton, and involving experts from Newcastle University, the research project will inform efforts to bolster food security and protect  more PR

OSHAWA, Ontario, April 16 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * Ontario Tech researchers receive funding from Natural Resources Canada to study nuclear fuel safety and sustainability The SAFE-T project focuses on the secure storage and management of used nuclear fuel Ontario Tech University through the Centre for Small Modular Reactors and the Brilliant Energy Institute will play a key role in ensuring Canada's future nuclear power generation is safe, reliab more PR

HONG KONG, April 16 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU and HKAABJU co-organise "Together with Scientists" thematic event, featuring talks by Nobel laureates sharing their cutting-edge research ideas The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the Hong Kong Alumni Association of Beijing Universities (HKAABJU) co-organised the "Together with Scientists" thematic event, as part of the key events of the second Hong Kong World Youth Science  more PR

HONG KONG, April 16 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU's study on Hong Kong neon signs culture receives Ministry of Education's Higher Education Outstanding Scientific Research Output Award The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is committed to promoting research in the transmission of humanities and cultural conservation. A scholar from the PolyU School of Design (PolyU Design) has made outstanding contributions to the study of urban  more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, April 16 -- Radboud University issued the following news: * * * NWO Domain Science-M grants for research into polymers, hydrogels and the universe Five research projects by researchers from Radboud University have received a grant in the new round of the Open Competition Domain Science-M programme. In the Open Competition Domain Science-M programme of the NWO (Dutch Research Council), 21 applications were honoured, of which Radboud researchers were the main applica more PR

LONDON, England, April 17 -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: * * * Headsets on, Lights down: VR experiences are a hit with cinemagoers StoryFutures has published a new report which analysed the success of offering Virtual Reality (VR) experiences in leading independent cinemas and arts centres across the UK. A review of StoryFutures Xperience, a year-long initiative supported by the British Film Industry (BFI) awarding National Lottery funding, reveals tha more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, April 17 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Predicting animal movements under global change - why science fails in this vital task and how it can improve New research led by Swansea University will help scientists predict where and when animals will move, a task which is becoming more urgent, given the current rapid pace of global change. On our planet, at any one moment, billions of animals are on the move. From migratory birds, insects, marine mammals an more PR

LONDON, England, April 17 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Brain areas necessary for reasoning identified A team of researchers at UCL and UCLH have identified the key brain regions that are essential for logical thinking and problem solving. The findings, published in Brain, help to increase our understanding of how the human brain supports our ability to comprehend, draw conclusions, and deal with new and novel problems - otherwise known as reasoning skills more PR

LONDON, England, April 17 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Common genetic variants linked to drug-resistant epilepsy Certain common genetic changes might make some people with focal epilepsy less responsive to seizure medications, finds a new global study led by researchers at UCL and UTHealth Houston. Focal epilepsy is a condition where seizures start in one part of the brain. It is the most common type of epilepsy. Antiseizure medication is usually prescri more PR

LONDON, England, April 17 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Primate mothers display different bereavement response to humans Macaque mothers experience a short period of physical restlessness after the death of an infant, but do not show typical human signs of grief, such as lethargy and appetite loss, finds a new study by UCL anthropologists. Published in Biology Letters, the researchers found that bereaved macaque mothers spent less time resting (sleep, rest more PR

LONDON, England, April 16 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Rapid rise in vaping in Britain has stalled The rapid rise of vaping that began when disposable e-cigarettes became popular in 2021 appears to have stalled in Great Britain, according to a new study by UCL researchers. The study, published in the journal Addiction and funded by Cancer Research UK, looked at survey data on vaping habits in England, Wales and Scotland before and after the UK Government  more PR

BOCHUM, Germany, April 16 -- The University in Bochum issued the following news release: * * * Bacterium Uses Double Protection Against Plant Defenses Plants know how to defend themselves against pathogenic microorganisms. In turn, pathogens have sensors to detect such defense mechanisms. What happens when plant and pathogen are locked in that duel. A team from Ruhr University Bochum and Forschungszentrum Julich in Germany has studied how plant-pathogenic bacteria protect themselves against  more PR

BOCHUM, Germany, April 16 -- The University in Bochum issued the following news release: * * * How one pain suppresses the other The body knows various mechanisms that dampen painful sensations. They can be examined with new methods. When two painful stimuli act on us at the same time, we perceive the one of them as less painful. This phenomenon is part of the body's own pain control system. A disfunction of this inhibition is associated with chronic pain disorders. Researchers at Berufsgeno more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 17 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Championing equality, diversity and inclusion through health and care workforce partnership Professor Yemisi Takwoingi will be bringing her expertise to national health and care workforce research partnership. In a bid to tackle challenges facing NHS and social care workers, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has commissioned five new Workforce Research Partnerships (WRPs) a more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 16 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Rewarding low-emission shipping 'wind in the sails' for achieving climate targets Professor Pietro Tricoli responds to the UN's International Maritime Organisation (IMO) passing new agreement to tackle shipping emissions Following the announcement of the UN's International Maritime Organisation agreeing new actions to address shipping emissions, Professor Pietro Tricoli comments on the positive ste more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, April 16 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * Brisk walking pace and time spent at this speed may lower risk of heart rhythm abnormalities A brisk walking pace, and the amount of time spent at this speed, may lower the risk of heart rhythm abnormalities, such as atrial fibrillation, tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), and bradycardia (very slow heartbeat), finds research led by the University of Glasgow and published online in the journal Heart. The fin more PR

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, April 16 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * How to deal with the datafication of our society? Autonomy and data protection in research and teaching Our data usage is at an all-time high. But concerns regarding our online presence are on the rise. Who governs the spaces we access online and how do they do this? How can government regulations help manage the consequences of their decisions for the privacy and safety of internet users? Th more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, April 16 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Young people with mental disorders are less likely to become parents A new study has revealed a link between mental disorders and a lower likelihood of parenthood among young people in Finland. This research comes at a time when many individuals are postponing parenthood to later ages. Concurrently, mental health issues among young people have become increasingly prevalent. Using Finnish regist more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, April 16 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Mapping change: Decades of satellite imagery reveal new insights into river mobility An analysis of satellite imagery of major river systems in the Philippines has revealed surprising insights into how rivers behave, with significant implications for river management in tropical settings. An international research team has examined thousands of satellite images to quantify patterns and rates  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 17 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * New President of the Agricultural Economics Society calls for data driven sustainability policies Paul Wilson, Professor of Agricultural Economics and Director of the Centre for Food Policy and Foresight at the University of Nottingham is the new President of the Agricultural Economics Society. Professor Wilson was given the 2025/26 Presidency of the Agricultural Economics Society at the so more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, April 16 -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * Sharing opportunities in worldwide dementia care The National and International Perspectives of Dementia conference was led by the University of Plymouth There are over 10 million new cases of dementia each year worldwide, implying one new case every 3.2 seconds. Now the University of Plymouth has welcomed representatives from around the world to showcase projects supporting people with the condition  more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, April 16 -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Active families boost teens' physical and mental health From bike rides to backyard footy, parents who exercise together with their teenagers are more likely to have kids with better physical and mental health, according to new research from the University of South Australia. Conducted in collaboration with Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute (CHEO RI) and a team  more PR

GUILFORD, England, April 16 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Ambitious UK-Australia research partnership could accelerate progress in space, AI and cybersecurity Artificial intelligence could help monitor and reverse the damage done to marine life - and improve women's healthcare by making it easier to diagnose diseases such as endometriosis - according to researchers from universities in the UK and Australia. The University of Adelaide, Australia, and th more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, April 16 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * High-resolution ultrasound could enable faster prostate cancer diagnosis, researchers say Study finds that high-resolution ultrasound is as effective as MRI in detecting prostate cancer, offering the possibility of a "one-stop shop" for imaging and biopsy By Nadia Norcia A new study from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and the University of Toronto has shown that high-resolution ultrasound is as effec more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, April 16 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * UofG joins call for more 'joyful buildings' at Humanise Summit University of Glasgow researchers have joined global experts who have issued a clear message: boring buildings are bad for our brains. University of Glasgow researchers have joined global experts from across the arts and humanities, neuroscience, neuroarchitecture, psychology, property development, and public health who have issued a clear m more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, April 16 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * UofG spinout aims to transform realtime wireless sensing of train carriages A new generation of battery-free sensors could help make preventative maintenance and condition monitoring on rail carriages cheaper, easier, and more environmentally-friendly. The sensors, developed by University of Glasgow spinout RX Watt Ltd., aim to prevent costly equipment failures in industries which depend on monitoring p more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, April 16 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Estuaries around the world expected to become saltier in the coming decades Sea level rise and declining river discharge contribute to increasing saltwater intrusion In estuaries--the transitional zones between rivers and the sea--fresh and salt water are constantly battling for dominance. But due to climate change, the saltwater is gaining ground. New research by Utrecht University's Institute for Mari more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, April 16 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Evaluation of deposit scheme: collection of plastic bottles and cans still below legal target Commissioned by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, CE Delft and Utrecht University have evaluated the current deposit scheme on plastic bottles and cans for effectiveness and effects. Since the introduction of the statutory deposit scheme on plastic bottles (since 2021) and cans (since 2023), t more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, April 16 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Shaping sustainable futures with digitalization and AI In an increasingly digital world, technology is transforming how we address global sustainability challenges. Think about smart electrical grid systems that optimize power production and consumption to stabilize the grid. So how can digitalization and AI be leveraged for sustainability in a responsible way, and which pitfalls should be avoided to mak more PR