BARCELONA, Spain, April 24 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Women from the Bronze Age already carried heavy loads on their heads An interdisciplinary study led by the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB) reveals that women living in the region of Nubia (present-day Sudan) developed skeletal changes adapted to bearing heavy loads on their heads starting in the Bronze Age over 3500 years ago. The results, published in the Journal of Anthropological A more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 24 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Birmingham Dubai launches emirate's first PhD in Artificial Intelligence at Dubai AI Week The University of Birmingham Dubai's launch of the emirate's first PhD in AI marks a significant milestone in advancing regional AI education and research. The University of Birmingham Dubai announced the launch of the emirate's first-ever PhD programme in Artificial Intelligence, marking a milestone in the ad more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, April 24 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Symposium to address contemporary, historical antisemitism Renowned scholars, researchers and community advocates will come together at Brock University next month for a three-day forum seeking to create a safer, more inclusive society. The Symposium on Antisemitism: Advancing Knowledge, Informing Responses, Uniting Efforts runs from Monday, May 5 to Wednesday, May 7 at Brock's Pond Inlet and Goodman Atriu more PR

OLD ELVET, England, April 24 -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * Researchers uncover first skeletal evidence of gladiator bitten by lion in combat A groundbreaking study involving our Department of Archaeology has uncovered the first physical evidence of human-animal gladiatorial combat in the Roman period. The study conducted by an international team of archaeologists and osteologists centres on a skeleton discovered in a Roman-period cemetery outside York, UK. The site is more PR

OLD ELVET, England, April 24 -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * Severe premenstrual disorder takes its toll on daily life and relationships Research led by Dr Sophie Hodgetts in our Department of Psychology has uncovered the hidden impacts of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) on quality of life and relationships. PMDD is a severe cyclical, hormone-based mood disorder, which affects between 2-5%* of people who menstruate across the world. The groundbreaking study, und more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, April 24 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Youth need the truth about illegal nicotine pouches Griffith University's Blurred Minds Academy have released an evidence-informed module to address the dangers of a new addictive and illegal product being marketed to young people. Nicotine pouches started appearing in Australia soon after vapes were banned, and were quickly positioned online as distinct from vapes and cigarettes, with some social media u more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, April 24 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * 'World first' material to revolutionise aerospace James Cook University engineers have developed a groundbreaking material that could revolutionise aerospace design - and will now partner with one of the world's top manufacturers to push its limits. Lockheed Martin will join forces with JCU project lead Dr Elsa Antunes and her team over the next year to stress test a 3D-printed bendable ceramic  more PR

MANCHESTER, England, April 24 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Manchester physicist among global researchers honoured with prestigious Breakthrough Prize Physicists from The University of Manchester are among global researchers part of CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) collaborations, who have been honoured with the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics. The Breakthrough Prize - popularly known as the "Oscars of Science" - honours scientists  more PR

HONG KONG, April 24 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU and Peking University Third Hospital establish Medicine-Engineering Collaborative Innovation Research Laboratory The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Peking University Third Hospital (PUTH) have joined hands to establish the "Medicine-Engineering Collaborative Innovation Research Laboratory", guided by the shared vision of "interdisciplinary medicine-engineering". In alignmen more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, April 24 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Crystal clear design for high-performance flexible thermoelectric semiconductor QUT researchers have identified a new material which could be used as a flexible semiconductor in wearable devices by using a technique that focuses on the manipulation of spaces between atoms in crystals. In a study published in the prestigious journal Nature Communication, the researchers used "vacancy engi more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, April 24 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Royal honour speaks to Brock linguist's global impact By Cathy Majtenyi Gary Libben is fascinated with the way language has shaped civilizations, cultures, communities and collective knowledge throughout history. The drive to understand humans' ability to use words has taken the Professor of Applied Linguistics around the world and deep into the human psyche. He recently received one of 30 Royal Society  more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, April 24 -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * Southampton scientists working to unlock link between gut and brain health Scientists from Southampton are investigating how gut health might influence our brain, immune system and mental wellbeing. They say it could potentially lead to new treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, and dementia. Academics from the University of Southampton will lead a new gut-immunology-brain axis netw more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, April 24 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Swansea University and Vodafone strengthen partnership with new collaboration agreement Swansea University and Vodafone have taken their collaboration to the next level with the signing of a new collaboration agreement and the leasing of office space in the University's cutting-edge Institute of Life Sciences (ILS). This latest milestone builds on their initial partnership announced in November 2023, which is alr more PR

BRISTOL, England, April 24 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Research examines how aerial robots could revolutionise the construction industry New research led by Imperial College London and co-authored by the University of Bristol, has revealed that aerial robotics could provide wide-ranging benefits to the safety, sustainability and scale of construction. The research examines the emerging field of using drones for mid-air material deposition in the cons more PR

BRISTOL, England, April 24 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Research reveals 'brinkmanship' between genes may determine survival of unborn mammals A study has shown that a dangerous game of 'brinkmanship' between rival genes in mammals could help explain why many fertilised eggs don't result in a new life. Within the genome genes can be in conflict, where opposing chromosomes act in their own evolutionary interest. Although this tussle between male and fe more PR

BRISTOL, England, April 24 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * What research needs to be prioritised in global burns - results from a project spanning 88 countries Each year, more than 11 million people worldwide suffer serious life-changing burns, affecting both adults and children. The largest-ever project of its kind -- the Priorities in Global Burns Research partnership, led by the University of Bristol -- has identified the top 10 priorities in burns car more PR

EXETER, England, April 24 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * New research project will explore the influence Shakespeare had upon how we remember the dead The influence and inspiration that William Shakespeare has had upon the practice of writing epitaphs is to be the focus of a new research project. English Literature experts at the University of Exeter will study epitaphs and obituaries dating back to the 18th century to explore how Shakespeare's words have shaped more PR

EXETER, England, April 24 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * Using AI and machine learning to improve stroke outcomes Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning is being used to personalise stroke care for patients to try and reduce future disability. The research project from the University of Exeter, in partnership with the Royal Devon University NHS Foundation Trust and NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South West Peninsula (PenARC), uses AI to help doct more PR

EXETER, England, April 24 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * World on course to trigger multiple climate 'tipping points' unless action accelerates Multiple climate "tipping points" are likely to be triggered if global policies stay on their current course, new research shows. Scientists assessed the risk of "tipping" in 16 different parts of the Earth system - ranging from the collapse of major ice sheets to the dieback of tropical coral reefs and vast forests. Ba more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, April 24 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Species adapted to cold weather are giving way to species adapted to warmer climates A study conducted at the University of Helsinki shows that as the climate changes, species adapted to a warm climate, such as certain birds and butterflies, have become increasingly common in Finland. At the same time, species that have adapted to a cool climate have become rarer and moved further north. In the more PR

MANCHESTER, England, April 25 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * 80% of Northern Irish women first endured sexist behaviour as children Four in five women surveyed in Northern Ireland said their first experience of sexist behaviour or harassment by men happened when they were children, according to a new study. Kim McFalone, a PhD researcher from The University of Manchester, surveyed 211 women in the country who had experienced staring, sexual comments, more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, April 24 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Superannuation myths - what's fact and what's fear? Amid ongoing market volatility, should Australians reconsider common assumptions about their superannuation? As global stock markets fluctuate, opens in a new window in response to rising geopolitical tensions - including renewed tariff threats impacting global trade and supply chains - Australians are re-evaluating their superannuation strateg more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, April 24 -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Prescribed burns a health risk to skinks in Mt Lofty Ranges Prescribed burning in the Mount Lofty Ranges to reduce bushfire risks may be threatening the survival and biodiversity of skinks and other reptiles. That's the finding from a new University of South Australia (UniSA) study that analysed the health of more than 1750 reptiles from eight species over a two-year period. The study more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, April 24 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Partnership to build the future of Australian manufacturing UTS experts are making digital blueprints for the future of a manufacturing industry that is being revolutionised by 3D printing. Additive manufacturing is transforming industries by using 3D printing to rapidly create customised products one layer at a time. The global market for this booming manufacturing process has been projected  more PR

PERTH, Australia, April 24 -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news: * * * Study examines factors affecting fertility A fertility expert from The University of Western Australia and a Perth-based multigenerational research study are collaborating to identify factors behind Australia's declining fertility rates. In partnership with the Raine Study, Professor Roger Hart, from UWA's Medical School, is leading a world-first study to identify how health, lifestyle, mental  more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, April 24 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * UQ joins $18m effort to transform prostate cancer care The University of Queensland will play a key role in a national effort to revolutionise treatment for men with prostate cancer. Radiopharmaceutical company AdvanCell has received $18 million from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) to develop and deliver targeted alpha therapies for prostate cancer, which is the second leading cause of canc more PR