BARCELONA, Spain, May 24 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Reciprocity between humans and nature: key to safeguarding planetary health Practicing reciprocity between humans and nature--namely caring relationships between people and nature when they perceive benefits from nature--can contribute positively to both the planet and societies. This is the main conclusion of a comprehensive international study that explores the different ways in which this co more PR

SINGAPORE, May 24 (TNSjou) -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release: * * * Boosting cancer treatment: NUS researchers develop efficient 'food delivery service' for transporting cancer-fighting genes The non-viral, high-throughput NExT platform delivers genetic material into immune cells with high efficiency, offering a safer, faster and more scalable way to manufacture cell therapies for cancer, including hard-to-treat solid tumours Researchers at the Nationa more PR

BAYREUTH, Germany, May 24 -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: * * * The Cluster of Excellence "Africa Multiple" at the University of Bayreuth has secured renewed funding The success story of African studies at the University of Bayreuth continues to unfold: the Cluster of Excellence 'Africa Multiple: Reconfiguring African Studies', established in 2019, has successfully competed in a rigorous selection process and will receive funding for an additional seven years. more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, May 24 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Excellence Competition: Success for Top Wurzburg Researchers The University of Wurzburg has secured funding for two Clusters of Excellence under the Excellence Strategy. This also means that it is now eligible to apply for University of Excellence status. It is official: The University of Wurzburg (JMU) has secured two Clusters of Excellence in the competition for funding under the Excellence St more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 24 (TNSjou) -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * AI Still Struggles With Proteins Lessons From a Shape-Shifting Blood Protein A study by researchers at the Interuniversity Institute of Bioinformatics in Brussels, the Structural Biology research group at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, and IBiTech-BioMMedA Group of Ghent University reveals how a key blood protein involved in inflammation and cancer --alpha-1-acid glycoprotein (AGP)--be more PR

HONG KONG, May 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * Innovative HKUMed treatment results in complete long-term remission of advanced liver cancer without surgery in 46% of patients in study An interdisciplinary research team from the Department of Surgery and Department of Clinical Oncology, School of Clinical Medicine at the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has demonstrated a durable and lasting response to a novel more PR

SINGAPORE, May 24 -- Nanyang Technological University issued the following news: * * * Stricter air pollution controls could prevent 36,000 deaths by 2050: Study A study by scientists at NTU Singapore has found that implementing robust air pollution control measures could mean Southeast Asian countries prevent as many as 36,000 ozone-related premature deaths each year by 2050. Ozone-related premature deaths refer to fatalities caused by prolonged exposure to harmful ground-level ozone. The p more PR

HONG KONG, May 24 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU research overcomes major obstacle to solar technology development, achieving record 33.89% power-conversion efficiency in solar cells Significantly surpassing their single-junction counterparts in power-conversion efficiency (PCE), two-terminal perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells have emerged as a game-changer in photovoltaics. However, due to the lack of effective optimisation of the de more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, May 24 (TNSjou) -- Radboud University issued the following news: * * * Why after 2000 years we still don't know how tickling works How come you can't tickle yourself? And why can some people handle tickling perfectly fine while others scream their heads off? Neuroscientist Konstantina Kilteni from the Donders Institute argues in a scientific article published on 23 May that we should take tickle research more seriously. She researches these questions in her tickle l more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, May 24 -- Radboud University issued the following news: * * * Young people sport less when they get their first job, but social support helps Every year, around 90,000 young people make the transition from school to work. A large number of them start to participate in sports less during this transition. This is worrying, because those who participate less in sports usually do not pick it up again automatically. However, an activating social and work environment can  more PR

MUNICH, Germany, May 24 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * New Cluster of Excellence NUCLEATE explores RNA and DNA "We are witnessing a revolution in nucleic acid research" The Technical University of Munich (TUM), Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU), and the University of Wurzburg are joining forces in the new Cluster of Excellence NUCLEATE to explore the functions and regulation of nucleic acids. Alongside gaining fundamental insights, the researchers al more PR

HAIFA, Israel, May 24 (TNSjou) -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Technion and University of Tokyo Researchers Reveal Powerful Winds Ejected from Black Holes A new study published in Nature uncovers a dramatic phenomenon occurring in black holes: ultra-fast winds traveling at 20-30% the speed of light. The research, led by Prof. Ehud Behar of the Technion Faculty of Physics and Prof. Kouichi Hagino of the University of Tokyo, focuses on the super more PR

MUNICH, Germany, May 24 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Natural sciences, medicine, and social sciences are at the forefront TUM to receive funding for seven Clusters of Excellence The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has once again made a successful start to the highly competitive Excellence Strategy of the German federal and state governments: In the future, seven Clusters of Excellence at TUM and its cooperation partners will be funded, as announ more PR

MUNICH, Germany, May 24 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Fostering start-ups in the field of security and defense TUM Venture Labs and Hensoldt enter into a strategic partnership TUM Venture Labs and sensor specialist Hensoldt will jointly promote start-ups focusing on security and defense in the future. The partnership aims to intensify the exchange between research and industry and to open up potential for future investments in promising deep tech star more PR

HEIDELBERG, Germany, May 24 -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release: * * * Universitat Heidelberg Successful With Three Applications for Clusters of Excellence Funding for research projects at the highest level internationally In the context of the Excellence Strategy of the Federal and State Governments, Heidelberg University has been successful with three applications in the Cluster of Excellence funding line. According to the decision on selection announced today (Thurs more PR

KOLN, Germany, May 24 -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * Research Prizes for six outstanding researchers The University of Cologne awards excellent researchers from the natural and life sciences, the humanities, economics and social sciences Six researchers from the University of Cologne will receive the Research Prizes 2025 for their outstanding academic achievements. There are three different categories: the Max Delbruck Prize (natural and life sciences), more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, May 24 (TNSrep) -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Major study shows how Finland should build its energy infrastructure Hydrogen production should be made considerably more profitable. In addition, the potential for renewable electricity in Finland is much greater than previously thought. Opportunities can be utilised more comprehensively by giving greater consideration to nature and landscape values and the needs of residents. According to more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, May 24 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat issued the following news: * * * Decision toolkit for better diagnostics in thyroid diseases DIAMANT-SD study aims to increase awareness to avoid overdiagnosis and unsettling patients Methods for diagnosing thyroid diseases are diverse, but not always helpful or necessary for those affected. The first general practice guidelines for the clarification of thyroid nodules will be published in 2025. These make it clear that blood te more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, May 24 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat issued the following news: * * * Excellence Strategy: Outstanding in Human Rights Research FAU project "Transforming Human Rights" becomes Cluster of Excellence Celebrations at Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU): The "Transforming Human Rights" research project is to become a Cluster of Excellence. Late on Thursday afternoon, the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the German Council of Science and Humaniti more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, May 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Diversity is key to ecosystem stability In a collaborative study led by researchers at the University of Helsinki, analysis of 900 species over a 20-year period showed that biodiversity enhances ecosystem stability and helps safeguard natural communities in a changing environment. Alongside climate change, biodiversity loss caused by human activity is one of the greatest environmental ch more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news: * * * Emerging global issues threaten adolescent health and wellbeing Decline in alcohol, tobacco use, and increased participation in education, but obesity and poor mental health loom large. The challenges faced by the world's adolescents are at risk of being exacerbated by emerging global issues including climate change, world conflicts and a rapid transition to a more digital worl more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, May 24 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Improva: boosting teen mental health in Europe and beyond What inspired you to pursue research that crosses the boundaries of disciplines and countries? Rocio & Sarah: "We were drawn to the IMPROVA project because of its co-creation approach. This method brings together teenagers, families, educators, and researchers from diverse disciplines to collaboratively develop solutions. Our previous experience in more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, May 24 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * New fund for Italy Studies On Wednesday 21 May, the Hoogewerff-Hendrix Fund for Italy Studies was launched. The fund promotes the scholarly study of Italian culture in the Low Countries by giving grants to Dutch researchers and institutions. Those conducting research in the Netherlands on post-1200 Italy can apply to this fund. This applies in particular to those focusing on the Renaissance and Baroque pe more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 24 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * VUB to Construct 1,600 Modules for New CERN Detector "We are helping to build the future of particle physics." One of the most advanced components of CERN's next-generation particle detector is being constructed at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). In a cleanroom on its Etterbeek campus, the production has recently commenced on 1,600 modules that will eventually form the core of the new  more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 24 -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news: * * * Wits named recipient of prestigious grant for AI climate research The Bezos Earth Fund's AI Grand Challenge for Climate and Nature has awarded the grant to the Wits Climate Risk Modelling project. The Wits project secured a US$50,000 (approximately R925,000) Phase I grant to lead a ground-breaking project aimed at transforming weather forecasting across the African continent. The proje more PR