WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48302) on May 14, 2025, entitled "Critical Minerals on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf - The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's Role and Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Issues for Congress As the United States works to strengthen its domestic critical mineral supply chain, Congress may consider BOEM's role in evaluating areas of the OCS and leasing submerged lands  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee Health Care and Financial Services released the following testimony by Chris Edwards, chair in fiscal studies at the Cato Institute, from a May 7, 2025, hearing entitled "Examining the Growth of the Welfare State, Part II": * * * Chairman Grothman and ranking member Krishnamoorthi, thank you for inviting me to testify at today's hearing on "Examining the Growth of the Welfare State." My testimony focuses on federal su more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, May 15 -- York University issued the following news release: * * * Differences in weight loss among ethnicities points to need to look at socio-economic issues, York U study suggests Lack of coverage for obesity medications for some groups is systemic discrimination, says prof TORONTO, May 14, 2025 - A new study led by York University looking at the health data of nearly 15,000 people enrolled in a medically supervised weight-loss program found disparities among ethnic and  more PR

NEW YORK, May 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Game-Changing $15 Million Gift Paves the Way for Future Biomedical Breakthroughs at NYU Langone N YU Langone Health today announced a $15 million gift from the Blavatnik Family Foundation to support research led by Evgeny A. Nudler, PhD (link is external), Julie Wilson Anderson Professor of Biochemistry in the Department of Bi more PR

PASADENA, California, May 15 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA, French SWOT Satellite Offers Big View of Small Ocean Features Small things matter, at least when it comes to ocean features like waves and eddies. A recent NASA-led analysis using data from the SWOT (Surface Water and Ocean Topography) satellite found that ocean features as small as a mile across potentially have a larger impact on the movement of nutrients and heat in marine ecosyst more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency released the following testimony by Fatima Goss Graves, president and CEO of the National Women's Law Center, from a May 7, 2025, hearing entitled "Unfair Play: Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports": * * * I. Introduction Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony about USA Fencing's efforts to include all women and girls in sports, and to ensure safety and opportunity for a more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 16 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU study reveals impact of oft-overlooked cell in brain function Researchers show how astrocytes transmit signals, revealing new ways the brain processes information By Erik Robinson An often-ignored type of cell in the brain plays a dynamic and surprisingly complex role in our ability to process information, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University. The study, publi more PR

DALLAS, Texas, May 15 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * People with critical cardiovascular disease may benefit from palliative care Statement Highlights: * Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on easing symptoms, addressing psychological and spiritual needs, and helping patients and caregivers make critical decisions aligned with their personal beliefs and values. * Palliative care practices can be integrat more PR

HONG KONG, May 15 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU research reveals sharp depletion in soil moisture, driving land water to flow into the oceans and contributing to a rise in sea levels The increasing frequency of once-in-a-decade agricultural and ecological drought has underscored the urgency of studying hydrological changes. A research team from the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-informatics of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University  more PR

LONDON, England, May 15 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Queen Mary scientists achieve micro-scale breakthrough with big promise New techniques to mimic the complexity of living human organs provide an alternative to using animals in science Bioengineers at Queen Mary University of London have taken a significant step forward in the development of laboratory-based models of human tissues which may be used as alternatives to animal testing. The group develop more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Medical] -- Optica, formerly the Optical Society, posted the following news release: * * * Researchers virtually freeze time to capture clear images of fast-spinning objects 15 May 2025 Technique enables continuous monitoring of components like turbine and jet engine blades, which could help detect early signs of wear or damage Caption : Photograph of the experiment in progress. The pattern projected on the target object can be clearly seen in this photograph more PR

BRISTOL, England, May 16 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Handy octopus robot can adapt to its surroundings Scientists inspired by the octopus's nervous system have developed a robot that can decide how to move or grip objects by sensing its environment. The team from the University of Bristol's Faculty of Science and Engineering designed a simple yet smart robot which uses fluid flows of air or water to coordinate suction and movement as octopuses do wit more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, May 15 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Discover Gut Bacteria 'Weapon,' Redirect It Toward Cancer By April Wilkerson University of Oklahoma researchers have discovered that some bacteria in the gut have their own unique "weapon system" to compete against other bacteria for dominance. Importantly, there is promising evidence that this system can be repurposed to target diseased cells like cancer. The research is from the lab more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 15 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * USC researchers develop low-cost blood test for early Alzheimer's detection In a proof-of-concept study, the test detected five key biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease--more than current commercially available blood tests can measure. Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC have developed a blood test that can identify early signs of Alzheimer's disease  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- NASA issued the following news: * * * What NASA Is Learning from the Biggest Geomagnetic Storm in 20 Years One year ago today, representatives from NASA and about 30 other U.S. government agencies gathered for a special meeting to simulate and address a threat looming in space. The threat was not an asteroid or aliens, but our very own life-giving Sun. The inaugural Space Weather Tabletop Exercise was supposed to be a training event, where experts could work through the  more PR