TORONTO, Ontario, April 30 -- York University issued the following news release: * * * Age, previous sports experience, stronger predictors of performance in children than previous concussions, York U study finds By Emina Gamulin A new study from York University's Faculty of Health may offer reassuring news for parents whose children have a history of concussion, but want to get back to playing sports. Researchers from York University's Faculty of Health spent more than a decade scouting fi more PR

BATHURST, Australia, May 1 -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news: * * * Agricultural innovation: Charles Sturt and Elders meet to advance partnership Charles Sturt in Wagga Wagga hosts the Elders Limited Board of Directors and showcased the University's latest innovations in agriculture to foster future collaborations between the two organisations. * The Elders Limited Board of Directors visited Charles Sturt in Wagga Wagga on Tuesday 29 April to further a new partnership more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 1 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Inaugural lecture to explore how inclusive research cultures can help tackle health inequalities * Professor Shivani Sharma will reflect on her career in higher education leadership and applied health research * The lecture will explore the growing need to shift from small-scale diversity initiatives to embedded, system-level approaches * Online places are available for the event at Aston Business School on Thur more PR

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, April 30 -- Dalhousie University issued the following news release: * * * Media release: Available supports fall short for women facing homelessness and violence during pandemic, renewing calls for greater collaboration: Dalhousie University and Unity Health Toronto research study With the number of people living in encampments and on the streets in Toronto increasing like never before, the lack of coordination between sectors dealing with violence against women (VAW) an more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, May 1 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * GRADflix winner sheds light on viral 'dark matter' By Sarah Burger Muhammad Sulman's passion for his research is infectious. The Master of Science in Biotechnology student's compelling 60-second video about his research, which illuminates the hidden world of unidentified viruses, earned him the top prize at Brock's 2025 GRADflix competition. His winning submission, "Shedding Light on Viral Dark Matter: Usi more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, May 1 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Indigenous Research Grants to support community-building scholarship By Cathy Majtenyi From health care to housing, this year's Brock University Indigenous Research Grants (IRGs) will support research on a range of significant topics. Offered by the Office of the Vice-President, Research with leadership from the Office of the Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement, the grants fund research or creative activiti more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, April 30 -- Cardiff University issued the following news: * * * Academic reflects on year of major challenges for environmental negotiations Environmental negotiations in 2024 faced major challenges against a backdrop of accelerating climate change, expanding conflicts, and political turnover across many democracies, a report says. Dr Jennifer Allan of Cardiff University's School of Law and Politics edited the report, State of Global Environmental Governance 2024, published b more PR

DARWIN, Australia, April 30 -- Charles Darwin University issued the following news: * * * Volunteers protected Darwin wildlife for 50+ years, but new research suggests it's time to stop winging conservation efforts Volunteers have shouldered the burden of shorebird conservation in the Top End for more than half a century, but new research from Charles Darwin University (CDU) suggests it's time for the government to take responsibility for all of the Northern Territory's residents - including  more PR

LONDON, England, April 30 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * The long shadow of a long equity fund's collapse The lessons - and the quirks - of the collapse of Archegos, an equity fund that backed tech stocks, are still being uncovered, JP Morgan's Matthias Arnsdorf told the latest Bayes Breakfast seminar. By Chris Mahony Regulators and financial institutions are still grappling with the counterparty risk measurement issues revealed by the 2021 collap more PR

LONDON, England, April 30 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * MSc Genomic Medicine programme secures pound sterling10,000 student scholarship Our MSc in Genomic Medicine at the School of Health & Medical Sciences has received a scholarship award of pound sterling10,000 from Lupin Healthcare UK. Our MSc in Genomic Medicine at the School of Health & Medical Sciences has received a scholarship award of pound sterling10,000 from Lupin Healthcare UK - part o more PR

LONDON, England, April 30 -- The City University London Bayes Business School issued the following news: * * * The long shadow of a long equity fund's collapse The lessons - and the quirks - of the collapse of Archegos, an equity fund that backed tech stocks, are still being uncovered, JP Morgan's Matthias Arnsdorf told the latest Bayes Breakfast seminar. By Chris Mahony Regulators and financial institutions are still grappling with the counterparty risk measurement issues revealed by the  more PR

PERTH, Australia, April 30 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Billion-year-old impact in Scotland sparks questions about life on land New Curtin University research has revealed that a massive meteorite struck northwestern Scotland about 200 million years later than previously thought, in a discovery that not only rewrites Scotland's geological history but alters our understanding of the evolution of non-marine life on Earth. Previously believed to have occurred 1. more PR

GEELONG, Australia, April 30 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * A salty boost helps female athletes go the extra mile in the heat Women who take a salt tablet with fluid before long distance exercise will perform better in the heat, new research has shown. The study which tested female endurance athletes found they cycled a set distance 1.5 minutes faster after taking salt tablets with fluid, compared to those who took placebo. Their performance improved even furt more PR

OLD ELVET, England, May 1 -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * Study on domestic abuse of older people sheds light on risk factors New research has found that older people are more likely to be abused by their partners than by a family member. The study by our Law School is the first analysis of data on domestic abuse of adults aged 60-74 years old using the Crime Survey for England and Wales. Risk factors The research also found that older adults with bad or very bad he more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, April 30 -- Flinders University issued the following news: * * * Flinders helps drive new era for sustainable manufacturing 3D printing spinal implants for people managing debilitating pain, trialling advanced manufacturing technologies and producing sustainable concrete - these are a few of the projects at Flinders University that are set to be boosted by a $57.5 million federal funding injection for the national Additive Manufacturing CRC (AMCRC). The AMCRC is an i more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, May 1 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Griffith to work with 60 leading technology organisations on $129 million Care Economy CRC Griffith University will play a key role in the newly announced Care Economy CRC, which was awarded $35 million of federal funding through Round 25 of the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) grants. The Care Economy CRC is a $129 million partnership of 60 organisations across Australia, collaborating on care technology, more PR

OSHAWA, Ontario, April 30 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * A historic year of giving: Tech with a Conscience donors propel Ontario Tech to new philanthropic heights THE MOST GENEROUS DONOR YEAR IN THE UNIVERSITY'S HISTORY Ontario Tech University proudly celebrates an important milestone: a record-breaking fiscal year for new investment in the advancement of ethical technology, student success and groundbreaking research. The extraordinary commitment of  more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, May 1 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * Coral seeding boosts early coral survival - but long-term gains require more research A new study led by James Cook University Senior Research Officer and Lecturer, and University of New South Wales PhD candidate, Hillary Smith, has examined the effectiveness of coral seeding devices to help corals survive in warming oceans. The research found that corals seeded onto specialised ceramic devices and more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, May 1 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * Loss of nature's 'unsung heroes' threaten ecosystems A new study has put to the test what happens when dominant ant species vanish from the ecosystem - with worrying results. The joint study, led by a team from the University of Western Australia, Australia's national science agency CSIRO and James Cook University, found the loss of dominant ant species was quickly compensated by rarer species, wit more PR

LONDON, England, April 30 -- Kingston University London issued the following news: * * * Kingston University receives funding from FIFA to investigate role of the menstrual cycle on ACL injuries in women's football Could the menstrual cycle be a contributing factor in Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries in women's football? A new FIFA-funded study will see academics at Kingston University investigate whether there is a possible link in an attempt to reduce occurrences of the injury. FI more PR

LANCASTER, England, April 30 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Researchers on the case to find mock jurors in the name of justice A new appeal for members of the public to step forward and take part in a mock trial as mock jurors has been launched by a team of researchers at Lancaster University Law School. The team are holding several mock criminal jury trials in May and June in the replica court room on Lancaster University's campus to better understand how justice i more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, April 30 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Learned Society of Wales announces seven new Swansea University Fellows Seven people from Swansea University are among the new Fellows of the Learned Society of Wales. They join more than 700 Fellows elected to the Learned Society of Wales, representing excellence in the sciences, humanities, arts, social sciences and other fields. The new Fellows are drawn from academia, the public and health service, and Wales' more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, April 30 -- Macquarie University issued the following news release: * * * $35 million in federal funding to improve care over the next decade Macquarie University will support Australia's first Care Economy Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), led by La Trobe University, to enhance technology, data solutions and workforce innovation in the care sector. The $129 million project is a 10-year partnership with 60 Australian organisations to address challenges across sectors incl more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, May 1 -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * Study suggests we don't just hear music, but 'become it' Researchers show brain rhythms sync with sound to create emotion, movement and meaning An international study co-authored by McGill psychologist Caroline Palmer suggests our brains and bodies don't just understand music, they physically resonate with it. These discoveries, based on findings in neuroscience, music, and psychology, support Neural Reson more PR

PERTH, Australia, April 30 -- Murdoch University issued the following news: * * * COVID-19 vaccinations are metabolically safe New research from Murdoch University's Australian National Phenome Centre confirms that multiple doses of COVID-19 vaccines do not cause significant metabolic changes. Published in the Journal of Molecular Medicine (Springer Nature), the study monitored 167 metabolic markers in 33 participants over 480 days post-vaccination across 28 time points. Lead author Associ more PR

PERTH, Australia, April 30 -- Murdoch University issued the following news: * * * New pangenome analysis uncovers genetic key to larger peanut yields Researchers from Australia and China have identified crucial structural variations that determine seed size and weight in peanuts, paving the way for the development of higher-yielding crop varieties. Comprised of researchers from Murdoch University, Henan Agricultural University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the Shandong Academy of Agricu more PR

LEICESTER, England, May 1 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * New partnership to create opportunities for youngsters - and supports DMU's PGR students Children from less advantaged backgrounds are set to experience university-style learning from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU)'s postgraduate research students. DMU has teamed up with The Brilliant Club to run The Scholars Programme from the autumn term. Working with local schools across Leicester, Leicestershire  more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, May 1 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Private provision forcing longer wait for NHS hip and knee replacement A study of NHS-funded hip and knee replacement operations has found fewer surgical admissions within NHS hospitals and rising waiting times even as NHS contracts with private providers have expanded. Researchers at Newcastle University found that on average, patients funded by the NHS and treated by private providers waited half a more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, May 1 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Northumbria University Professor Elected Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales Professor Kerry Howell from Northumbria University's Newcastle Business School has been elected as a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales(LSW)--joining a distinguished group of leading academics and professionals recognised for their contributions to research, innovation, and public life. Professor Howell is o more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, May 1 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * New partnership to inspire the next generation of scientists Northumbria University and the International Centre for Life (Life) have agreed a new strategic partnership to boost science education and engagement across the North East. The new agreement builds on 15 years of collaboration between the two organisations which has helped bridge the gap between academia and the community, engagin more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, May 1 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * Partners renew commitment to health research in Windsor-Essex Local health and academic leaders have pledged another five years to sparking innovation and advancing critical research. Representatives of the University of Windsor, Erie Shores HealthCare, Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, St. Clair College, and Windsor Regional Hospital signed a five-year memorandum of understanding Monday at Ambassador Golf Club reaf more PR

LONDON, England, April 30 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Atom-thin semiconductors could cut energy use by over 90% A team of UK scientists at Queen Mary University of London, University of Nottingham and University of Glasgow has received a pound sterling6 million EPSRC programme grant, "Enabling Net Zero and the AI Revolution with Ultra-Low Energy 2D Materials and Devices (NEED2D)." This will develop energy efficient, atomically-thin semiconductors to dra more PR

LONDON, England, April 30 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Prestigious international education conference held in UK for the first time Last week, IEEE's Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON) 2025 was held at Queen Mary University of London, the first time the conference was held in the UK. This is a flagship event of the IEEE Education Society. Chaired by Dr Usman Naeem, Reader in Computer Science Education at Queen Mary, the event provided a p more PR

LONDON, England, April 30 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * A vast molecular cloud, long invisible, is discovered near the solar system An international team uncovers a hidden celestial structure using innovative far-ultraviolet techniques. An international team of scientists, led by a Rutgers University-New Brunswick astrophysicist and including Dr Thomas Haworth of Queen Mary University of London, has discovered a potentially star-forming cloud that is one more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, May 1 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Smart energy: Green hydrogen project receives national award A seven-year QUT green energy project that successfully designed, built and tested a hydrogen pilot plant in Brisbane has received national recognition following the project's completion. The H2Xport Pilot Plant produces hydrogen from renewable resources and won the Zero Carbon Hydrogen category at the 2025 Smart Energy Excellence more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, April 30 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * Should school kids be shown 'Adolescence'? The hit drama series, 'Adolescence', has been making headlines for its exploration of masculinity, toxic behaviours and online radicalisation. There has been a worldwide debate about whether the show should be included in school curriculums. An RMIT expert explains what impact this could have at Australian schools. Dr Eli more PR

MACAU, China, May 1 -- The University of Macau issued the following news release: * * * Seminar on addressing climate change in Hong Kong and Macao held at UM The Macao section of the 'Expert Seminar on the Fifth National Assessment Report on Climate Change--Hong Kong and Macao Special Report' was held at the University of Macau (UM). Co-organised by UM and the Administrative Center for China's Agenda 21 (ACCA21) under the guidance of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), t more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, May 1 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * State's largest urban solar farm powers La Trobe Victoria's largest urban solar farm has been officially switched on at La Trobe University's Melbourne campus, cementing the University's place as an environmental leader in the nation's tertiary sector. The $10 million, 3.5-hectare solar farm marks a major milestone in the University's ambitious journey towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2029 and i more PR

HAIFA, Israel, April 30 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Between the Sexes Researchers in the Technion Faculty of Biology Discover a Sexual Dimorphism in the Structure of a Single Neuron, with a Role in Sexual Behavior in C. elegans Is there a difference in brain structure between men and women? And if we were to find such a difference in a single neuron, would it matter? One of the most useful models for studying these questions is the nemat more PR

HAIFA, Israel, April 30 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Making AI Speak the Doctor's Language A Smarter ECG Interpretability for Smarter Diagnoses The electrocardiogram (ECG) is one of the most essential tools in modern medicine, used to detect heart problems ranging from arrhythmias to structural abnormalities. In the U.S. alone, millions of ECGs are performed each year, whether in emergency rooms or routine doctor visits. As artificial inte more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, April 30 -- York University issued the following news release: * * * TRCA and York University announce Memorandum of Understanding Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and York University execute a Memorandum of Understanding to set the stage for future collaboration Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and York University are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two organizations to formalize their long- more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, May 1 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * U of T students offer ideas to breathe new life into historic Ontario buildings Working with the Ontario Heritage Trust , students in a fourth-year art history seminar were asked to reimagine how 10 historic sites across the province are preserved and presented By Sean McNeely Using an architecturally significant home and museum as a community event space. Transforming the grounds around another historic  more PR

LONDON, England, May 1 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * UCL hosts landmark Government Evaluation Conference World leading experts from across UCL spoke at the Government Evaluation Conference 2025, as part of a first-of-its-kind collaboration to advance government evaluation practice. The event, held at UCL's Bloomsbury campus and attended by over 400 civil servants, brought together government, academia and business and set a new benchmark of excellence. It  more PR

MACAU, China, May 1 -- The University of Macau issued the following news release: * * * UM launches Doctor of Philosophy in Brain and Cognitive Sciences programme to nurture interdisciplinary talent The University of Macau (UM) will launch a Doctor of Philosophy in Brain and Cognitive Sciences programme in the 2025/2026 academic year. The programme aims to nurture top-tier research talent for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, advance cutting-edge research in cognitive neuroscien more PR

LONDON, England, May 1 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Autism not linked with increased age-related cognitive decline There is no difference over time in the spatial working memory of older people who have autistic traits and those who are neurotypical, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. The new research, published in The Gerontologist, is the first study to explore age-related rate of decline in spatial working memory in older people who may be autis more PR

LONDON, England, May 1 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Cutting-edge genomic technology saves woman's eyesight A new metagenomic test developed by researchers at UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) is providing clinical teams around the country with vital information about rare infections - allowing for patients to access targeted treatments they desperately need. The test was developed as a collaboration between researchers at UCL, the G more PR

LONDON, England, May 1 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * How resilient nerve cells fight back against dementia A UCL research team has found clues as to why some nerve cells die in dementia and not others, in a new study in fruit flies. The Alzheimer's Research UK-funded study, published in Cell Reports, is helping to answer one of the biggest questions in dementia research, which is crucial to finding new treatments to slow or stop the condition from developi more PR

LONDON, England, May 1 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Physical and psychological symptoms of ketamine abuse revealed Ketamine addiction is linked to high levels of physical health problems and psychological consequences, with nearly half of those affected not seeking support or treatment, reports a new study by UCL and University of Exeter researchers. The study, published in Addiction, is the largest to date to explore the experience of people currently li more PR

LONDON, England, May 1 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Reasons why anxiety and depression promote low self-belief revealed Researchers at UCL have uncovered why individuals who experience anxiety and depression often struggle with persistent low self-belief in their abilities. A new study, published in Nature Communications, examined two large groups of people (230 and 278 participants) to measure their "confidence" when doing individual jobs and their "self more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 1 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * The University of Birmingham secures funding for research to help create 'healthy jobs' in the UK The University of Birmingham's Centre for Evidence and Implementation Science awarded funding by the NIHR to assist in a major study on job quality and health. The University of Birmingham's Centre for Evidence and Implementation Science has been awarded new funding by the National Institute for Health an more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 1 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Discovering how small changes in mRNA sequence can explain heterogeneity in cancer and development Researchers have received a significant funding boost to understand how genetic processes impact development and cancer growth. University of Birmingham researchers, in collaboration with colleagues from the Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute in Glasgow, have received a pound sterling3.1million Wellco more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 1 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Focal brain damage leaves people more open to being influenced by impulsive others Study first to show damage to medial prefrontal cortex increases impulsivity - in general, and from others People who have damage to a specific part of their brains are more likely to be impulsive, and new research has found that damage also makes them more likely to be influenced by other people. In a new study publis more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 1 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Global South cities hold key to unlocking healthcare solutions - studies A minority of patients face catastrophic health costs - often bypassing closer, cheaper clinics to access higher-quality care. Most people living in cities across the Global South can reach primary care clinics within 30 minutes - yet average quality of care remains poor with clinicians failing to make correct diagnoses or implem more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 1 -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news: * * * Bacteria Use Ancient War Trick to Outsmart Viruses - and It Could Help Us Fight Superbugs Scientists have discovered a new type of immune defense in E. coli bacteria that turns viral infection machinery against the virus itself. Named after the Chinese military strategist Kongming--who famously used enemy weapons to defeat them--the system reveals a novel immune signaling pathway. This discovery could  more PR

NORWICH, England, April 30 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * The most important dementia scientist you've probably never heard of Alzheimer's disease affects millions around the world, but it could just as well be called 'Fischer's Disease' - according to a dementia expert at the University of East Anglia. The condition is widely accepted as having been discovered by the German psychiatrist Dr Alois Alzheimer. But there was another scientist, Dr Oskar Fischer more PR

NORWICH, England, April 30 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * Re-wiring Britain's future: report aims to help Britain's Power Grid reach net zero A new report co-authored by a University of East Anglia academic looks at the costs of installing high voltage electricity transmission lines overground, underground and sub-sea, aiming to inform the Government's ambitious plans to re-wire Great Britain in the largest grid upgrade since the 1960s. Released today by th more PR

NORWICH, England, April 30 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * UK's first university-led Therapeutic Fostering course to strengthen foster care support across East of England The University of East Anglia (UEA) is set to launch a 'Therapeutic Fostering' programme, the first course of its type in the UK, offered at Higher Education (HE) level. Designed specifically for local authority foster carers in the East of England, this innovative course aims to enhance th more PR

HATFIELD, England, April 30 -- The University of Hertfordshire issued the following news: * * * University of Hertfordshire cements its world-class dementia expertise as it becomes major partner for UK's second Centre of Excellence Hertfordshire has been designated as the UK's second National Centre of Excellence for Music and Dementia Training by the National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP). The University of Hertfordshire is set to play a major role in the regional partnership that wi more PR

MANCHESTER, England, April 30 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Clotbuster drug is new hope for stroke treatment A new clotbusting drug tested on mice has been shown by University of Manchester scientists to be significantly better at treating ischemic stroke than existing therapies. The compound, developed by the scientists and known as caADAMTS13, could be a breakthrough for patients who have brain blood clots with an overabundance of platelets- the  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, May 1 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * $2.3m to advance cancer tests and therapies Five UNSW researchers have been awarded Cancer Council NSW grants for innovative cancer research. UNSW Sydney research to improve diagnostic tests and therapies across various cancers has received $2.3 million in new funding from Cancer Council NSW, opens in a new window. Some of the projects that researchers will work on include developing a blood test  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, May 1 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * 'Extremely rare event': bone analysis suggests ancient echidnas lived in water New research questions the evolutionary history of some of our most peculiar mammals. A small bone found 30 years ago at Dinosaur Cove could turn what we know about the evolution of echidnas and platypuses on its head. Up until now, the accepted understanding about these egg-laying monotremes - arguably the most unusual more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, May 1 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Australians want action to protect children online: new poll Australians support stronger safeguards to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse online, a recent opinion poll shows. A representative survey of 1005 adults by research firm Norstat for the Childlight East Asia and Pacific Hub at UNSW Sydney has found significant public concern about the online safety of children - and suppo more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, May 1 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Left or right arm? New research reveals why vaccination site matters for immune response Scientists have uncovered why vaccines can elicit a stronger immune response if they are administered in the same arm. Sydney scientists have revealed why receiving a booster vaccine in the same arm as your first dose can generate a more effective immune response more quickly. The study, led by the Garvan Insti more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, May 1 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Endometriosis linked to premature and early menopause Women who suffer from endometriosis have an increased risk of premature and early menopause, both naturally and surgically, University of Queensland researchers have found. A comprehensive international study found women with endometriosis are at 7 times the risk of surgical menopause (involving the removal of both ovaries) and face a higher risk o more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, May 1 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Packaging up a sustainable future for Australian business Researchers at Australia's Food and Beverage Accelerator have developed a roadmap to help Australian food and beverage businesses shift towards more eco-friendly packaging. The 2025 Sustainable Packaging Trends Report, produced by FaBA, highlights priority areas to reduce environmental impacts with designs that meet consumer expectations and re more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, May 1 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Satellites a solution for tracking coral reef health Satellites orbiting Earth offer great potential to better understand the world's reefs over time beyond the sites visited by researchers, The University of Queensland research has found. PhD candidate David E. Carrasco Rivera from UQ's School of Environment analysed thousands of images from 20 years of field studies and satellites captured of Heron  more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, May 1 -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Classrooms under surveillance? Experts call for rethink on school technology International researchers are urging a critical rethink of digital technology in schools, warning that many classroom education tools are collecting student data in ways that could threaten privacy and wellbeing. The team*, including experts from the University of South Australia and the London School of Economi more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, May 1 -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Mud pies for some, barriers for others: National guidelines needed to make nature play work for every child When we think of nature play, we envision children swinging from trees, decorating mud pies with gum nuts, and delving through creek beds. But nature play must be more than this and needs to cater to children of all ages and capabilities, say researchers at the University of South A more PR

GUILFORD, England, April 30 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * The B2B sector must embrace digital transformation or be left behind By Georgie Gould Manufacturers who fail to adapt to emerging digital technologies are not just at risk of losing their competitive edge - they are setting themselves up for inevitable failure, according to researchers from the University of Surrey. In a study published in Business Research, researchers from the Surrey Business  more PR

GUILFORD, England, April 30 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Deregulation of banks in America has fuelled corporate deception By Georgie Gould The deregulation of the banking market has an unintended consequence where corporations are increasingly resorting to concerning financial practices, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. The paper, published in the International Review of Financial Analysis, shows that, since 1994, the loosening more PR

GUILFORD, England, April 30 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Engineers develop breakthrough technique to enhance lifespan of next-generation fusion power plants As the world races to build the first commercial nuclear fusion plant, engineers from the University of Surrey have made a breakthrough in understanding how welded components behave inside the extreme conditions of a reactor - offering critical insights for designing safer and longer-lasting fusion  more PR

GUILFORD, England, April 30 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * New research highlights key factor influencing teachers' willingness to address sexism in the classroom The Netflix hit 'Adolescence' has sparked widespread conversations about teaching school-age children about sexism. However, new research led by the University of Surrey has revealed why teachers often shy away from discussing this sensitive topic. A two-part study published in the journal Soc more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, May 1 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * Indigenous-led research project re-envisions approach to addressing pollution risk Led by the Technoscience Research Unit at U of T, the effort brings together several partner institutions and marks an innovative shift by placing Indigenous leadership at the forefront of chemical-risk evaluation Researchers at the University of Toronto are working with colleagues in Canada and Aotearoa, the Maori name for  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, May 1 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * Skin-based test could improve diagnosis of debilitating neurodegenerative disease By Eileen Hoftyzer Researchers at the University Health Network (UHN) and the University of Toronto have developed a skin-based test that can detect signature features of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare neurodegenerative disease that affects body movements, including walking, balance and swallowing. The test, whi more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, May 1 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * With mitochondria transplantation, researchers aim to revolutionize the treatment of disease "We are not just treating symptoms - we are restoring energy at the source, giving cells the ability to heal" Researchers at the University of Toronto and its hospital partners are developing a way to treat dysfunction in mitochondria - energy-producing structures within cells that play a critical role in cellular  more PR

PERTH, Australia, May 1 -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news: * * * Using computer vision to reveal visual illusions created by moth wing patterns A new study by researchers from The University of Western Australia has used computer vision to reconstruct the false illusion of 3D shapes created by moth wing patterns. The research, published in Royal Society Interface used computer vision, which is typically used for applications such as self-drive vehicles and face more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, May 1 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * Participatory science project to engage community in monitoring Great Lakes A new project led by researchers at the University of Windsor will combine their data with that gathered by community members to protect the waters of the Great Lakes. Led by the Real-time Aquatic Ecosystem Observation Network (RAEON), "Bridging Knowledge Gaps between Scientific Data and Citizen Science" will engage individuals and comm more PR

LONDON, Canada, May 1 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Study offers hope for hard-to-treat Type 2 diabetes Schulich prof's patients report 'life-changing' results with combination of glucose monitoring and automated insulin pump By Deb Van Brenk Lisa Mercer had tried just about everything to regulate the ups and downs of her blood sugars, from a strict diet to medication to four-a-day-day insulin shots. But her busy life with Type 2 diabetes finally started to feel be more PR

LONDON, Canada, May 1 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Western's medieval music collection gets rare addition Historical treasures concealed in 'waste' reveal origins of written music By Colleen MacDonald Special collections librarian Deborah Meert-Williston said she couldn't believe what she was seeing when she first noticed "little squiggle" markings above the text in pages of manuscript waste, obsolete documents repurposed as bindings or reinforcement materials in m more PR