MANHATTAN, Kansas, May 1 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: * * * 'It takes a village': K-State helps rural Kansas community meet all generations' needs By Marcia Locke and Samuel Bauman How can small towns meet the educational, recreational and wellness needs of all their residents, young and old? Can one facility for 3-year-olds and 83-year-olds alike do the trick? Kansas State University researchers are helping a rural Kansas town evaluate whether its new multi more PR

ALFRED, New York, May 1 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Alfred University Libraries participating in study on AI integration into teaching Alfred University is among a group of just 45 colleges and universities nationwide leading a study on the integrating artificial intelligence (AI) literacy into curricula at institutions of higher education. The study is led by Ithaka S+R--a non-profit offering strategic advice and support services to help institutions, inclu more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 1 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Alumnus and wife commit $20 million to expand research efforts in Purdue's College of Pharmacy WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue University has received a $20 million commitment from Greg (BS pharmacy '99) and Amy Baker to support research in a new center within the College of Pharmacy. The facility will be called the Center for Health Analytics and Therapeutic Intelligence. This commitment represents o more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 30 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Bacterial villain behind Lake Erie's 'potent toxin' unveiled by U-M study Satellite image of Lake Erie.credit: NOAA Great Lakes CoastWatch MODIS Satellite- July 6, 2020 Study: Genomic Identification and Characterization of Saxitoxin Producing Cyanobacteria in Western Lake Erie Harmful Algal Blooms (DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.4c10888) In the warm summertime waters of Lake Erie, cyanobacteria, or blue-gre more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 1 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Dr. Margaret Goodell named to the National Academy of Sciences Dr. Margaret ("Peggy") Goodell, an expert in the field of stem cell research, has been elected as one of the newest members of the National Academy of Sciences. She is being recognized for her distinguished career and continuing achievements in original science and research. "I feel so very fortunate. It is a huge honor to be recognized this more PR

WACO, Texas, May 1 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor University Launches Institute for Global Human Flourishing By Lori Fogleman Institute establishes Baylor as a global leader for research on faith and human flourishing, as well as the epicenter for global flourishing research/practice alongside Harvard's Human Flourishing Program WACO, Texas (April 30, 2025) - Baylor University today announced the launch of the Institute for Global Human Flourishing, placing Bay more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 30, 2025: * * * Blue Wooldridge, longtime public service educator at the Wilder School, dies at 86 'His dedication to justice, inclusion and community uplift was unmatched,' Dean Susan Gooden says. By Tiffany Murray-Robertson, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Blue Wooldridge, whose commitment to equity in public administration helped shape generations of students at Virg more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * The Consequences People Don't See Coming (But Probably Should) CMU research reveals how "consequence neglect" leads to predictable surprises in policy, leadership and everyday life By Caroline Sheedy At the 2024 Paris Olympics, organizers opted for an eco-friendly cooling system in athlete housing, skipping central air in favor of a low-energy alternative. Countries responded by bringing their own more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Copilot Arena Helps Rank Real-World LLM Coding Abilities By Charlotte Hu With so many AI coding assistants out there, it can be hard to keep track of ones that perform well on real-world tasks. To help analyze which leading or emerging code-writing large language models (LLMs) the developer community prefers, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University developed Copilot Arena, a platform that crowds more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Feinberg Lab Advances Vascularized Tissue Research By Sara Pecchia Collagen is well-known as an important component of skin, but its impact is much greater, as it is the most abundant protein in the body, providing structure and support to nearly all tissues and organs. Using their novel Freeform Reversible Embedding of Suspended Hydrogels (FRESH) 3D bioprinting technique, which allows for the pri more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Purpose Mode Helps Social Media Users Stay Focused By Michael Cunningham Doom-scrolling, instinctively clicking on ad-based notifications or getting sucked into targeted content -- all of these distractions can disrupt focus, increase screen time and ultimately make someone forget why they intended to log on to a social media app in the first place. As it turns out, this is by design. Developers  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Taking Autonomous Driving Off-Road CMU researchers create self-driving system useful for mining, search and rescue, exploration By Mallory Lindahl Trees, vegetation, rocks, unpredictable terrain and the lack of clearly defined roads -- or roads at all -- won't stop an autonomous, off-road vehicle developed by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute. As self-driving taxis, t more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 1 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: * * * New Risk-Scoring Tool Speeds Up Infectious Disease Treatment By Jordan Foley As antibiotic resistance continues to rise, getting patients the right treatment has never been more critical. Understanding this medical issue, Cedarville University alumna Dr. Rachel Burgoon has developed a new rapid diagnostic tool that helps physicians identify and treat drug-resistant infections more efficiently. During her seco more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 1 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * What drives students to post inappropriately, even when they know the risks? New faculty research explores the disconnect between student awareness and behavior on social media - and what it means for their careers. By Alisha Draper Toyzan At the Central Michigan University College of Business Administration, preparing students for career success goes beyond what happens in the classroom. In the  more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Conference on African political economy honors van de Walle "Politics, Markets, and Governance in Africa: A conference in honor of Nicolas van de Walle," set for May 8-9 in Warren Hall B75, is dedicated to the late Nicolas van de Walle (1957-2024), the Maxwell M. Upson Professor of Government in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), a leading African politics scholar. Conference presentations will focus on the more PR

NEW YORK, May 1 -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release: * * * CUNY SPH researchers awarded $248,261 for Fair Employment and Economic Dignity (FEED) project Researchers from the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute were awarded $248,261 for their Fair Employment and Economic Dignity (FEED) project, a study of school food labor practices in America's two largest school districts, Los Angeles and New York City. Funds  more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, May 1 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Dana Knox Research Showcase Celebrates High-Impact Student Research NJIT's Dana Knox Research Showcase returned in 2025 to once again highlight the innovative and impactful work of students across disciplines. The event celebrated undergraduate and graduate researchers tackling real-world challenges with creative, technical solutions. Now in its 20th year, the showcase was also its la more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 1 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Downing Charitable Trust commits $5 million to support new Purdue Extension endowment WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- The Jean and Bernas Downing Charitable Trust has committed $5 million to Purdue Extension to establish the Downing Endowment for Community Vitality. The mission of the endowment is to cultivate thriving Indiana communities by delivering research-based education and resources that strengthen e more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Education's Alison Cook-Sather Partners with Students on Education Research Professor of Education Alison Cook-Sather conducts collaborative research and co-authors articles and chapters with students in the College's Education Department and through the Bryn Mawr and Haverford Teaching and Learning Institute (TLI). "Some of this work builds on ongoing research in which I am engaged," explains Cook-Sathe more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Energy deficiency impacts collegiate running performance UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Collegiate female endurance runners who experience chronic energy deficiency throughout a competitive season may compromise their performance and training benefits, according to a recent study by researchers in the Penn State Department of Kinesiology. The team published their findings, demonstrating that r more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 30 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Extreme price variation at Houston hospitals continues, expert says Houston hospitals show significant pricing differences in their procedures, according to a new brief from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy. The research revisits the websites of the four largest Texas Medical Center (TMC) hospitals to assess whether they have followed federal hospital price transparency laws. The analysis f more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 30 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Feeling unheard: Marginalized voices ring out against emotion AI Study (PDF): Public Perceptions About Emotion AI Use Across Contexts in the United States Artificial intelligence is reshaping countless industries, but according to a new University of Michigan study, not all groups consider it beneficial. Emotion AI or emotion recognition, which claims to enable machines to interpret human emotions more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 30 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Hassan on AI, power, and decolonial possibility in Africa Artificial intelligence (AI) is an increasingly defining force, shaping global advancements and influencing crucial aspects of society. Assistant professor Yousif Hassan's research examines the social, economic, and political implications of emerging technologies, with a particular emphasis on technological innova more PR

STATESBORO, Georgia, May 1 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Savannah Harbor Innovation Partnership launched to drive evolution of innovation ecosystem in the harbor region The Savannah Harbor Innovation Partnership (SHIP) -- a new organization dedicated to fostering innovation and attracting investment in the Savannah, Georgia, region -- has launched, marking a significant milestone in the expanded evolution of the area's innovation ecosystem. SHIP bu more PR

WACO, Texas, May 1 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Global Flourishing Study Maps the Topography of the Human Experience Generational, financial, geographical and spiritual differences top flourishing findings WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 30, 2025) - The Global Flourishing Study (GFS), a multi-year collaborative research study carried out by Baylor University's Institute for Studies of Religion, the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, Gallup and the Center for Op more PR

PUEBLO, Colorado, May 1 -- Colorado State University Pueblo campus issued the following news release: * * * Groundbreaking Research on Workplace Emotional Regulation Unveiled by CSU Pueblo Professor Dr. Brad Gilbreath, professor in the Hasan School of Business at Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo), has developed pioneering research identifying five distinct emotional regulation profiles in employees. The research has significant implications for workplace performance and well-being more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * How Venture Capital is Impacting the Military Industrial Complex WASHINGTON (April 30, 2025)- "The very first venture capital firm in the U.S. was founded to profit from new technologies developed for use in WWII," writes Shana R. Marshall. According to experts, there has been a surge of venture capitalists and private equity firms investing in weapons and intelligence technologies. Startups and large fund more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, May 1 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: * * * K-State lab resumes work on world's top crops Kansas State University's Climate Resilient Cereals Innovation Lab continues work after federal funding resumed earlier this month. The innovation lab aims to help double the world's food supply by 2050 through crop production improvements for four of the world's most important cereals: sorghum, millet, wheat and rice. All four crops are grown in the Unit more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Data Governance and Valuation as it relates to AI Development WASHINGTON (April 30, 2025)- According to TechTarget, "Data governance is a core component of an overall data management strategy." Data governance is the practice of setting internal standards--data policies--that apply to how data is gathered, stored, processed, and disposed of, is crucial to data integrity, usability and secu more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Vietnam War 50th Commemoration April 30 marks 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War. On this date in 1975, communist North Vietnam took over Saigon, then-capital of South Vietnam, and renamed it Ho Chi Minh City. Month-long preparations for the 50th anniversary of the end of the war culminated on Wednesday.  Vietnam and the U.S. normalized relations in 1995. In 2023, former U.S. Presid more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 30 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MIT engineers advance toward a fault-tolerant quantum computer In the future, quantum computers could rapidly simulate new materials or help scientists develop faster machine-learning models, opening the door to many new possibilities. But these applications will only be possible if quantum computers can perform operations extremely quickly, so scientists can make measurements an more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 30 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * MSU one of eight universities receiving funding from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine STARKVILLE, Miss.--A collaborative design studio and an interdisciplinary research seminar at Mississippi State University together are recipients of an almost $750,000 award from the Gulf Research Program of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to investigat more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 30 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * National Academy of Sciences elects Lydia Kavraki as a member Lydia Kavraki, a leading researcher in robotics, computational biomedicine and artificial intelligence (AI) at Rice University, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), one of the world's foremost professional societies dedicated to honoring achievement in science and outstanding original research. At Rice, Kavraki is the Kennet more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 30 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Nearly 400 SUNY researchers attend conference at Binghamton University Campus hosts annual SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference for the first time By Katie Liu Binghamton kicked off its annual Research Days events with the SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC) on Monday, April 28, welcoming almost 400 students and faculty mentors from across the SUNY school system. The day included student pr more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 1 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * New UW Documentary Shows People Helping Pronghorn After Devastating Winter A new documentary film details how a catastrophic pronghorn die-off influenced the restoration of an estimated 18,000 acres of habitat in Wyoming's Red Desert. A GPS-tracking study sparked a collaboration with a rancher in southern Wyoming, resulting in one of the biggest recent conservation successes in Wyoming for the troubled spec more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 1 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Oregon National Primate Research Center critical to advancing human health Scientists, OHSU leaders speak out to defend lifesaving research at ONPRC By Erik Robinson Justin Porcano lives in California, so he has not directly heard the advertising campaign that has blanketed the airwaves in the Portland area calling for the closure of the Oregon National Primate Research Center. However, he's al more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 30 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU hosts first Pete's Pet Posse symposium Pete's Pet Posse, Oklahoma State University's pet therapy program, hosted its inaugural symposium on Wednesday, April 30, at the Oklahoma State University Student Union Ballroom.  The event explored the transformative impact of pet therapy on campus well-being and academic success. Established in 2013 by former First Cowgirl Ann Hargis, Pete's Pet Posse ha more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 30 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Outstanding Orthopaedic Research: The Miller School at the OREF Symposium By Josh Baxt The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) recently held its Southeast Region Resident Research Symposium at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Hosted by Francis Hornicek, M.D., Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Orthopaedics at the Miller School, the eve more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State campuses to hold spring 2025 commencement ceremonies May 9-11 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State will celebrate the accomplishments of its graduates across the commonwealth during its spring 2025 commencement ceremonies, the majority of which will be held Friday, May 9, through Sunday, May 11. This spring, Penn State expects to award approximately 14,559 diplomas to students  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 1 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue receives $8 million commitment from alumni couple in support of Daniels School WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue University has received an $8 million commitment from longtime benefactors Sam (BS management '75, HDR management '17) and Marsha (BS health and human sciences '75) Allen in support of the Mitch Daniels School of Business. The gift includes $5 million to name a new laboratory within th more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 1 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * New imaging technologies achieve real-time boundary detection, single-shot high-dynamic range imaging Applications include advanced manufacturing, autonomous navigation, medical imaging, surveillance and microscopy WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Patent-pending imaging technologies created in Purdue University's College of Engineering could be developed and commercialized for applications as diverse as medi more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Rapid lithium extraction eliminates use of acid and high heat, scientists report Lightweight lithium metal is a heavy-hitting critical mineral, serving as the key ingredient in the rechargeable batteries that power phones, laptops, electric vehicles and more. As ubiquitous as lithium is in modern technology, extracting the metal is complex and expensive. A new method, developed by resear more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, April 30 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Renowned art history scholar and Wake Forest University professor, David Lubin, honored The New Yorker once described Charlotte C. Weber Professor of American Art David Lubin as an "esteemed scholar of art history in relation to popular culture." On April 26, leading art scholars gathered at Reynolda House Museum of American Art for an interdisciplinary symposium held in honor of Lubin's retirem more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 30 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice engineer awarded NSF CAREER Award to advance decentralized learning for next-generation computing systems Cesar A. Uribe, the Louis Owen Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rice University, has won a Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance the mathematical foundations of decentralized learning, a critical area for the more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 1 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Rollins, Kennedy tour Texas A&M AgriLife to connect agriculture and health Visit highlights role of agriculture in improving health By Kay Ledbetter Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins '94 and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. toured Texas A&M AgriLife on April 29 to gain a greater understanding of how T more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 30 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Majority of Americans Experience Some Form of Gun Violence in Person By Patrice Harley Rutgers researchers conduct a national study on racial disparities in direct and media-based exposure among U.S. adults Nearly two-thirds of adults in the U.S. have experienced some form of in-person exposure to gun violence, according to a national study by Rutgers researchers tracking racial disparities in direct  more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 30 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Three Professors Are Named Guggenheim Fellows By Mike Lucas Rutgers-New Brunswick faculty Marc Handelman, Saurabh Jha and Miranda Lichtenstein are among 198 scholars and artists selected for the honor A painter, an astronomer and a photographer - all professors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick - have been named to the 100th class of Guggenheim Fellows, which recognizes trailblazing artists and sch more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, May 1 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markwayne Mullin Visits OU's Sooner Advanced Manufacturing Lab By Chelsea Julian NORMAN, OKLA. - U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin visited the University of Oklahoma's Sooner Advanced Manufacturing Lab (SAML) in Norman, which is soon to expand through a new collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory. SAML is at the forefront of high-tech manufacturing research and workforce training, serv more PR

LA JOLLA, California, April 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Six UC San Diego Faculty Members Join Prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences By Inga Kiderra, Mario Aguilera and Michelle Franklin Six professors from the University of California San Diego have been elected in 2025 to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation's most prestigious honor societies. They are: education expert Amanda Datnow, economist Jame more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 30 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Studying work, life, and economics For policymakers investigating the effective transition of an economy from agriculture to manufacturing and services, there are complex economic, institutional, and practical considerations. "Are certain regions trapped in an under-industrialization state?" asks Tishara Garg, an economics doctoral student at MIT. "If so, can government policy help more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 1 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * New Self-Healing Polymer Possesses a Quality Never Before Seen at Any Scale Material scientists at Texas A&M have developed a dynamic material that self-heals after puncturing by changing from solid to liquid and back. By Denise Brehm What if there were a fabric that, like Superman, could take a bullet and self-heal? Such a super-dynamic, action-powered polymer might actually he more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 30 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Transportation insecurity: A common and consequential American hardship Study: How Does Transportation Insecurity Compare and Relate to Other Indicators of Material Hardship in the U.S.? (DOI: 10.1007/s11205-025-03585-y) Nearly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. lack access to reliable transportation, making it one of the country's most common forms of material hardship, say University of Michigan researchers more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 30 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Two Binghamton students win prestigious NSF research fellowship Grant enables students to pursue graduate research, scientific careers By Katie Liu The day the National Science Foundation announced the winners of its prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) awards, Binghamton senior Eric Talbott had no idea it was happening. Not until he randomly woke up, hours before the sun rose, to ch more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, May 1 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff issued the following news: * * * UAPB Signs MOU with National Black Growers Council, Ducks Unlimited for Lonoke Farm Advancements The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) hosted a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing ceremony on April 25 in collaboration with the National Black Growers Council (NBGC) and Ducks Unlimited for the Pearlie S. Reed/Robert L. Cole Small Farm Outreach Wetlands and Water Management Ce more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, May 1 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Graphic novelist's new work is a parable for the times John Jennings' latest graphic novel is his third Octavia Butler adaptation By Imran Ghori Graphic novelist John Jennings has become well-versed with novelist Octavia Butler's dystopian worlds with two previous award-winning adaptations. The latest project by the illustrator and his creative partners hits close to the current st more PR

LA JOLLA, California, April 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Mindfulness Therapy Reduces Opioid Craving and Addiction, Study Finds Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement restores the brain's ability to savor natural healthy rewards in people addicted to opioids By Lizelda Lopez Researchers from the University of California San Diego have found that Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) can help rewire the brain's response to  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, April 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Using Bacteria as Living Test Tubes to Study Human Gene Mutations and Find New Drug Leads By Laura Shields Traditional biochemical methods of studying human gene mutations are often laborious and costly. Now bioengineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new simple approach to rapidly check on human gene changes and also screen chemicals as potential drugs more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 1 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Diabetes Medication May Increase Risk of Perioperative Ketoacidosis UCSF study finds sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors also lower risk of post-operative acute kidney injury. By Melinda Krigel Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i), or gliflozins, are medications used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). They are designed to lower  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 1 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * How 'Magic Mushrooms' Could Help Parkinson's Disease Patients A UCSF pilot study finds psilocybin therapy surprises, showing meaningful improvements in mood, cognition, and motor symptoms. Psilocybin, a natural compound found in certain mushrooms, has shown promise in treating depression and anxiety. UC San Francisco researchers wanted to know if it could be used to more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 1 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * How Do Neighborhoods Impact Children's Chances of Surviving Leukemia? Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are the most common pediatric cancers and among the leading causes of death in children. To improve kids' chances of survival, early diagnosis and prompt hospital treatment are required. ALL also requires numerous outpatient visits more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, May 1 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * UH marine ecologist earns national fellowship Lisa C. McManus, a theoretical marine ecologist in University of Hawaii at Manoa's Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) in the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, was named a 2025 Ecological Society of America (ESA) Early Career Fellow on April 29. The society's fellowship program recognizes contributions to ecological research more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 1 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH/UC Researchers Use Machine Learning to Map Brain Changes from Heroin Addiction Groundbreaking Insights Could Transform Treatment Options By Bryan Luhn Researchers at the University of Houston and the University of Cincinnati are using machine learning to create a clearer picture of how heroin affects the brain, potentially opening new doors for addiction treatment. In a groundbreaking study published Apr more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 30 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * How is Theranostics Impacting Cancer Care? By Jennifer Welsh Imagine a world where cancer treatment, which is as precise as a laser, becomes even more targeted, minimizing harm to nearby tissues. It may sound futuristic, but a new type of cancer treatment called theranostics has made this a reality. With theranostics, doctors can target cancer with radiation at the cellular level,  more PR

BIDDEFORD, Maine, April 30 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * UNE researchers now tracking real-time seismic activity off Maine's coast The project aims to measure earthquake and large-wave activity to better track climate change along the Maine coast By Deirdre Fleming Stires RAM ISLAND -- RB3CB: remember that name. That's the handle for the University of New England's newest piece of research equipment that was installed on April 24 on Ram Island to allow a more PR

BUFFALO, New York, April 30 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Doctors must learn to communicate better with their patients with complex chronic disorders Complex disorders like long COVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome are often dismissed or misdiagnosed; better communication can help, say UB researchers By Ellen Goldbaum BUFFALO, N.Y. - Disbelief. Judgment. Gaslighting. Dismissal. These are among the more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, April 30 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * University Fostered Interdisciplinary and Community-Engaged Scholarship for Graduate School Marshal Qingyang Liu Graduate School Marshal Qingyang Liu will graduate on May 11 with a doctoral degree in human development and family science. She was honored recently at the One University Awards with the Chancellor's Citation for Excellence in Graduate Research. Below, she talks about her five years at Syracuse--w more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 1 -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Gene therapy restores immune function and extends lives of children with rare immune disorder 9 children born with severe LAD-l are symptom-free two years after treatment Key takeaways * Two years after receiving an investigational gene therapy as part of a clinical trial co-led by UCLA's Dr. Donald Kohn, nine children born with a life-threatening immune disorder are living free of diseas more PR

URBANA, Illinois, May 1 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news: * * * How bold ideas at SRI2025 will inspire lifelong climate changemakers Ask Ashish Sharma about the Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress (SRI2025), and he'll assure you it's a vibrant gathering that unites the academic-industry-civic community through knowledge sharing that leads to action. We asked Sharma, Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) Climate Hub lead, how his research connects with  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 30 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Riggan applies layered expertise for force protection It seems as though Benjamin Riggan, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, was destined to be an engineer. As early as elementary school, he wanted to be a computer programmer -- even if he didn't really understand the job. His natural curiosity made him want to create things, which often ma more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 1 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Use of nicotine pouches increases significantly among U.S. teens In a nationally representative survey of more than 10,000 high school students, a team led by Keck School of Medicine of USC researchers found that about twice as many teens used nicotine pouches in 2024 than in 2023. Zara Abrams April 30, 2025 The use of nicotine pouches -- small, easily concealed  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 1 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Rare Earth Element Extraction Bolstered by New Research AUSTIN, Texas -- A more efficient and environmentally friendly approach to extracting rare earth elements that power everything from electric vehicle batteries to smartphones could increase domestic supply and decrease reliance on costly imports. A new method, developed by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin, allows for separating and e more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 1 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * Broader Antibiotic Use Could Change the Course of Cholera Outbreaks, Research Suggests Cholera kills thousands of people and infects hundreds of thousands every year--and cases have spiked in recent years, leaving governments with an urgent need to find the best ways to control outbreaks. Current public health guidelines discourage treating cholera with antibiotics in all but the most severe more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 1 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * UNM researchers decode the science of scroll-stopping travel videos By Dani Rae Wascher In an era where data is currency and attention spans are fleeting; successful brands aren't just targeting consumers--they're anticipating them. From personalized ads that seem to read your mind to campaigns timed perfectly to your daily routine, marketers are using behavioral insights to shape decisions before more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * New AI technique can uncover antiviral compounds using limited data Artificial intelligence algorithms have now been combined with traditional laboratory methods to uncover promising drug leads against human enterovirus 71 (EV71), the pathogen behind most cases of hand, foot and mouth disease. The study, published today in Cell Reports Physical Science  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, May 1 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * FDA-designated orphan drug could increase radiation efficacy in lung cancer UTSW researchers find crucial metabolic pathway targeted by drug creates key vulnerability in cancer cells An FDA-designated orphan drug that can target a key vulnerability in lung cancer shows promise in improving the efficacy of radiation treatments in preclinical models, according to a study by UT S more PR

PULLMAN, Washington, May 1 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: * * * Once bitten, animals develop resistance that shrinks tick population By Shawn Vestal Just in time for tick season, new research is shining a light on how animals develop resistance to tick bites, which points toward the possibility of developing more effective vaccines against the tiny, disease-carrying bloodsuckers. In a study of "acquired tick resistance" among deer mice, rabbits and cattle, more PR