GEELONG, Australia, May 17 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Research finds link between gene activity in babies noses and wheezing illnesses New findings from the Barwon Infant Study show the pattern of gene activity in baby's noses is strongly linked to their risk of subsequent wheezing illnesses. The research published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology provides key insights into why some babies are at increased risk of respiratory illnesses long more PR

WASHINGTON, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. IF12608) on May 16, 2025, entitled "The Development of Federal Recommendations and Regulations for Fluoride in Drinking Water." The report is written by environmental policy analysts Elena H. Humphreys and Jerry H. Yen, health policy analyst Alexandria K. Mickler and legislative attorney Jason O. Heflin. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral present at s more PR

WASHINGTON, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. IF12608) on May 16, 2025, entitled "The Development of Federal Recommendations and Regulations for Fluoride in Drinking Water:" (Continued from Part 2 of 3) * * * Reviews of the Fluoride Regulation and Its Scientific Basis SDWA requires EPA to review drinking water regulations periodically./151 After the 1986 promulgation of the fluoride regulation, EPA reviewed this, and other, regulations t more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, May 17 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * EfD Launches $30,000 Carnegie CECAP-funded Research Project on Household and SME Energy Efficiency in Uganda By Jane Anyango The Environment for Development (EfD) initiative at Makerere University has launched a two-year research project aimed at studying energy demand and efficiency among Ugandan households and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The project, supported by a $30,000 grant from the Carnegie Corp more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 17 -- ENSCO, a provider of engineering, science and advanced technology solutions for defense, transportation, aerospace and intelligence sectors, issued the following news release: * * * ENSCO President Jeff Stevens Recognized as 2025 Influential Leader by Railway Age Vienna, VA - May 16, 2025 - ENSCO, Inc. President Jeff Stevens is among the 10 honorees on Railway Age's 2025 Readers' Influential Leaders list. This annual recognition celebrates individuals nominat more PR

NEW YORK, May 17 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following news release on May 16, 2025: * * * Federal Reserve Banks of Cleveland and New York Announce Selected Papers in National High School Fed Challenge NEW YORK--The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York today announced the results of this year's High School Fed Challenge, an academic paper competition. The competition, now in its 30th year, was open to high school teams across the na more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, May 17 -- Flinders University issued the following news: * * * Fossil tracks revise march of early life on Earth The origin of reptiles on Earth has been shown to be up to 40 million years earlier than previously thought - thanks to evidence discovered at an Australian fossil site that represents a critical time period. Flinders University Professor John Long and colleagues have identified fossilised tracks of an amniote with clawed feet - most probably a reptile - f more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey issued the following abstract of an article entitled "Assessing potential collateral effects on amphibians from insecticide applications for flea control and plague mitigation." Here are excerpts: * * * Assessing potential collateral effects on amphibians from insecticide applications for flea control and plague mitigation Ideal disease mitigation measures for wildlife are safe and benign for target species, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey issued the following abstract of an article entitled "Crustal to mantle melt storage during the evolution of Hawaiian volcanoes." Here are excerpts: * * * Crustal to mantle melt storage during the evolution of Hawaiian volcanoes As the Pacific Plate migrates over the mantle plume below Hawaii, magma flux decreases, resulting in changes in eruptive volume, style, and composition. It is thought that melt stora more PR

HEIDELBERG, Germany, May 17 -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release: * * * Cosmic Turbulence Shapes Structure and Evolution of Galaxies Large-scale computer simulation maps magnetic "disorder" of the interstellar medium How does turbulence behave in the space between the stars of our galaxy? In a large-scale computer simulation, an international team of researchers, including Prof. Dr Ralf Klessen from the Centre for Astronomy of Heidelberg University (ZAH), has mapped the more PR

POTSDAM, Germany, May 14 -- The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research issued the following news release: * * * How the world can develop without ruining itself A groundbreaking scenario study in the top journal Nature is now looking far beyond today, presenting projections of the climate and environment up to the end of the century for different policy pathways. The reference point is the "planetary boundaries", which define the safe operating space for humanity. According to the stud more PR

ASHBURN, Virginia, May 17 -- The Howard Hughes Medical Institute Janelia Research Campus issued the following news: * * * On the sidelines no more: New research shows astrocytes are active players in neuromodulation Once thought to play a supporting function in the brain, new research shows non-neuronal astroglial cells perform a leading role in regulating the activity of neurons and their connections. In 2019, Janelia researchers uncovered the critical role of glial cells called radial astr more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 17 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Announces Plan to Stop Private Equity from Gutting Health Care in Pennsylvania New legislation would ban sale-leaseback schemes and give Pennsylvania's Attorney General authority to block bad deals threatening access to health care. Harrisburg, PA - Governor Josh Shapiro is calling on the General Assembly to pass the Health System Protection Act -- newly-int more PR

NEW YORK, May 17 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 15, 2025, to the New York Post: * * * Qatar's 'Gestures' to Trump Raise Suspicions on Both Ends of the Political Spectrum By Douglas Murray The government of Qatar had a surprise for President Trump on his recent visit to the Middle East. That was the release of the last American-born hostage being held in Gaza. Edan Alexander, 21, was freed by the Qatari-funded group Hamas as a gesture to Trum more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, May 17 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Study finds unfair expectations place extra pressure on new teachers Australia's teacher shortage could be worsened by unrealistic expectations placed on new graduates, a new study by QUT researchers reveals. * 'Classroom readiness' is a policy slogan that fails to reflect real-world teaching challenges, a new study finds. * Experts say standardised assessments do not guarantee new teache more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER - WITH HUDSON VALLEY RELIGIOUS LEADERS, FARMERS AND FOOD BANKS- SAYS GOP JUST VOTED TO RIP AWAY NEARLY $300 BILLION FROM AMERICA'S LARGEST ANTI-HUNGER PROGRAM, AND THAT COULD LEAD TO THOUSANDS... Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York Serves 170,000 In Hudson Valley Every Month And Already Nearly 1 Million Pounds Of Food Has Been Canceled Due To Trump's Cru more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, May 17 -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: * * * AI predicts bacterial resistance to cleaning agents A group of researchers, including scientists from the DTU National Food Institute, have developed a method that, with the help of artificial intelligence and DNA decoding, can predict how well disease-causing bacteria such as Listeria tolerate disinfectants. This research may become a valuable weapon in the fight against harmful bacteria i more PR

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, May 19 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * VHB Recognized as a 2025 U.S. Best Managed Company VHB is proud to celebrate our selection as a 2025 U.S. Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private* and The Wall Street Journal, the Best Managed Company program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companie more PR

LONDON, Canada, May 17 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Nursing professor to study Chilean approach to homelessness Global Affairs Canada funds visiting scholar appointment and collaboration opportunity in Latin America By Crystal Lamb A Western scholar is deepening international research collaborations through a faculty mobility program aimed at strengthening academic ties in Latin America. Abe Oudshoorn, a professor in the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing and  more PR