AALTO, Finland, April 23 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * New mapping approach shows wolverine population spreading in Finland A new study provides valuable insights into the types of forests preferred by wolverines. While the Finnish wolverine population has grown steadily in recent years, the species remains endangered. Researchers at Aalto University have, for the first time, investigated the occurrence of wolverines across the whole of Finland using satellite  more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, April 23 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Activists for the eradication of FGM speak at the European Parliament On 7 April the European Parliament in Brussels hosted the closing event of the Changing Attitude Plus (CHAT Plus) project. The meeting, which included the participation of the FAS, brought together entities, institutional representatives and young agents of change from Catalonia, the Netherlands, Ireland, Italy and Portugal more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, April 23 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Researchers analyse how to improve citizen participation in the energy transition On Monday 28 April at the Cosmocaixa Barcelona a multidisciplinary team from the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, the University of the Balearic Islands and Eurecat will present the results of the project "De l'euro al joule", an initiative aimed at identifying citizen education challenges in the energy transi more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, April 23 -- Cardiff University issued the following news: * * * Increase in violence-related injury across England and Wales There has been a rise in the number of people treated for violence-related injuries in emergency departments in England and Wales, new data from Cardiff University shows. In their 25th annual National Violence Surveillance Network report, the Cardiff team reveal that in 2024 an estimated 145,271 people attended emergency departments for treatment of inj more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, April 23 -- Cardiff University issued the following news: * * * New clues uncovered from excavations at Fonmon Castle Researchers at Cardiff University have confirmed a prehistoric settlement has been found at a popular visitor attraction in South Wales. Scientific testing is currently being undertaken on archaeological remains from Fonmon Castle in the Vale of Glamorgan. A previous dig had already uncovered an ancient cemetery which has been hailed as a major archaeological more PR

HONG KONG, April 23 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Physicists Uncover Hidden Order in the Quantum World Through Deconfined Quantum Critical Points In the intricate world of quantum physics, where particles interact in ways that seem to defy the standard rules of space and time, lies a profound mystery that continues to captivate scientists: the nature of deconfined quantum critical points (DQCPs). These elusive critical phenomena break away from th more PR

HONG KONG, April 23 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKUMed develops world's first AI model for thyroid cancer diagnosis, with over 90% accuracy and reduced consultation preparation time An interdisciplinary research team from the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), the InnoHK Laboratory of Data Discovery for Health (InnoHK D24H), and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) has unveiled the world's first arti more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, April 23 -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * Drugs targeting 'zombie cells' show promise for treating chronic back pain Research in mice identifies drug combination that can slow or even reverse In a preclinical study led by McGill University researchers, two drugs targeting "zombie cells" have been shown to treat the underlying cause of chronic low back pain. The condition affects millions of people worldwide. Current treatments manage symptoms  more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, April 23 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Ontario invests $750M in STEM programs The Ontario government is investing $750 million over five years to fund up to 20,500 seats for students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs at colleges and universities, including 2,440 per year at McMaster. The funding, announced April 22 at the McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute, will support educating a new generation of skilled more PR

HONG KONG, April 23 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU and Stanford Medicine join hands to establish joint collaboratory for longitudinal deep omics The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Stanford Medicine have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of the PolyU-Stanford Joint Collaboratory for Longitudinal Deep Omics (LDO). Leveraging PolyU's strengths in biomedical engineering, AI-driven health  more PR

HONG KONG, April 23 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU's new Advanced Therapy Product Laboratory gives hope to spinal cord injury patients, supporting Hong Kong's development into an international health and medical innovation hub The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) strives to promote educational and research development in the fields of medicine and health. Leveraging its state-of-the-art facilities and strengths in interdisciplina more PR

BURNABY, British Columbia, April 23 -- Simon Fraser University issued the following news: * * * Prepare today to save lives tomorrow: SFU study finds gaps in B.C. extreme heat response plans By Sam Smith Local authorities must do more to prepare communities in British Columbia for the dangers of extreme heat, according to a new research paper from Simon Fraser University. Four years after the infamous 2021 heat dome, which killed more than 600 people in B.C. alone, the ground-breaking stud more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, April 23 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Quantum Days at the UAB: researchers and students explore the quantum revolution at the UAB From 5 to 7 May the UAB Faculty of Science will host "Quantum Days at the UAB" (Q-UAB Days), an event organised as part of the United Nations' International Year of Quantum Science and Technology which will bring together renowned researchers and students to explore the latest advances and real-life ap more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, April 23 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * A third of over 65s gamble beyond the lottery, finds UofG research New analysis conducted by Gambling Research Glasgow at the University of Glasgow, on behalf of PensionBee, reveals that almost one in three adults over the age of 65 gamble beyond the lottery. The study highlights that gambling rates are most prevalent among those near or at retirement age (age 55 to 64), but over 65s tend to gamble more more PR

MACAU, China, April 23 -- The University of Macau issued the following news release: * * * UM FHS gives talks on cancer research and internet addiction at secondary schools The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) of the University of Macau (UM) organised two science talks at the Affiliated School of the University of Macau and Colegio Mateus Ricci. Attended by over 600 secondary school students, the two talks focused on health topics including cancer and internet addiction among young people. Th more PR

ABERDEEN, Scotland, April 23 -- The University of Aberdeen issued the following news: * * * 'Stay home, save lives': New research shows local Covid restrictions had no effect on behaviour People did not alter their behaviour to follow enhanced local restrictions during the pandemic and they may have been more effective if based around factors other than just Covid-19 cases according to new research from the University of Aberdeen. The study published in Translational Behavioral Medicine look more PR

BAYREUTH, Germany, April 23 -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: * * * Elephant Instead of Wild Boar? What Could Have Been in Europe Even under today's climatic conditions, the long-extinct straight-tusked elephant could still live in Europe. This is the conclusion of a recent study. For this finding, the Sport Ecology research group at the University of Bayreuth combined fossil finds with reconstructions of past climates. The researchers present their findings in  more PR

KOLN, Germany, April 23 -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * Malfunctions in mitochondria influence skeletal ageing New mechanisms discovered that show how development-dependent disruptions in mitochondrial function lead to premature skeletal ageing An interdisciplinary research team led by Professor Dr Bent Brachvogel has examined how mitochondria influence the premature ageing of the skeleton. Mitochondria are also referred to as 'cell powerhouses' and they more PR

KOLN, Germany, April 23 -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * Researchers observe terrorism proceedings The German Research Foundation is funding a project on practices in terrorism trials with 1.2 million euros. Cooperation between the Universities of Bielefeld, Cologne and Marburg A new research project at the universities of Bielefeld, Cologne and Marburg is currently examining judicial practices in German terrorism trials. The focus here will be on compara more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 23 -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news: * * * New research reveals how cancer drugs impact cells at the molecular level A University of Copenhagen study uncovers intricate details about protein function at the molecular level. The discovery could transform disease diagnostics and treatment. Proteins play a central role in virtually every disease. They are the building blocks of life, serving as essential components in nearly all cellular pro more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, April 23 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * Exploring the potential of AI in Scotland's public health and healthcare systems A report that sheds light on the transformative possibilities and important considerations in the adoption of AI within Scotland's Public Health and healthcare systems has been published by the Glasgow Centre for Population Health (GCPH). 'The Potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within Public Health and Healthcare Sys more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, April 23 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * New species of mosquito identified on the coast of East Africa Scientists have discovered a previously unidentified species of mosquito along the coast of Kenya and Tanzania with potential implications for malaria surveillance and control. This newly discovered mosquito species, provisionally named the Pwani molecular form, belongs to the Anopheles gambiae complex, which is a group that includes some of more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, April 23 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * "It has completely changed my life": Local participants needed for outdoor swim study on depression People living in England and Wales are being invited to take part in pioneering mental health research For Richard Williams, outdoor swimming was more than just an activity - it was a turning point in his battle with depression. "It has completely changed my life. I'm swimming twice a week, and in a more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, April 23 -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * Nurse understaffing increases their chances of going off sick A study by the University of Southampton has found not having enough registered nurses on a ward leads to higher rates of illness among this nursing staff group. The research shows that the higher the proportion of registered nurses on a ward, compared to nursing support staff, the less incidents there are of registered nurse sickness. more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, April 23 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Broad prosperity calls for solid foundation Institutions for Open Societies Conference on Broad Prosperity What does broad prosperity mean in a time of radical social transitions? How can we shape a society in which broad prosperity really takes centre stage? These questions were at the heart of the Institutions for Open Societies (IOS) conference. In a time of political, social and ecological transitio more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, April 23 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Futures of Palestine: Imagining Justice Reflections on a public meeting, organized by Institutions for Open Societies theme, Utrecht University, 7 April 2025. What if your family lived in Gaza or Tel Aviv? What if your parents are both Palestinian and Israeli? These are not abstract questions - they reflect the lived reality of many who are caught in the tragic entanglement of Israel and Palestine. The  more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, April 23 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Geography Alumni Panel Explores How to Make the Netherlands Future Proof By Kim Donaldson At UCU earlier this month, students gathered for an alumni panel that brought urban geography out of the classroom and into real-world focus. Organised by geography track representative Noah van Houten '25 and Dr. Dea van Lierop, with support from the Alumni Office, the event offered an honest glimpse into how a li more PR