AALTO, Finland, May 31 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * New academic collaboration between cities and universities brings research knowledge to decision-making In the projects of the Kaupunkivaikutus collaboration, researchers are investigating urban nature as a means of climate adaptation, weighted-curriculum education and needs-based funding in comprehensive school, the impact of rail transport on people and businesses, and traffic disruptions. Increasing topica more PR

AALTO, Finland, May 31 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * New Fundamentals: ELLIS Institute Finland launches with bold scientific ambitions The new institute aims to develop artificial intelligence and machine learning for transforming R&D, enhancing human-AI teamwork, and creating exciting new science. Finland has taken the next step in expanding the European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS)--a new ELLIS Institute has started operations. This more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, May 31 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * AERC and Mak School of Economics discuss shaping Africa's future in research and development By Ritah Namisango On Friday 23rd May 2025, a delegation from the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) visited Makerere University to strengthen partnership with the School of Economics through re-engineering economic research, capacity building, policy formulation and collaboration to impact Africa's development  more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, May 31 (TNSjou) -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Almost 30% of women do not have children due to difficulties in finding a stable partner According to a study published by the UAB Centre for Demographic Studies, almost 30% of women aged 40 and older do not have children, and in most cases unwillingly, due to not finding a stable partner or having a stable income. Researchers analyse in this study whether this infertility is desired a more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, May 31 (TNSjou) -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Oldest whale bone tools discovered Humans were making tools from whale bones as far back as 20,000 years ago, according to a study conducted by scientists from the ICTA-UAB, the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), and the University of British Columbia. This discovery broadens our understanding of early human use of whale remains and offers valuable insight into the  more PR

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, May 31 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Cellular pushing and pulling Roel Kooi developed a new system with magnetic cilia. The cells in our body are constantly exposed to a wide range of forces - cells pulling on each other, flowing fluids exerting pressure, the effects of actions like jumping or simply the pull of gravity. TU/e researcher Roel Kooi developed a new system with magnetic cilia - tiny vibrating hairs - to grow ce more PR

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, May 31 (TNSjou) -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * More than 'just' fun: Gaming for science TU/e researcher explores the intersection of psychology, computer science and game design. Some unwind with a puzzle game on the couch, others dive into a shooter with friends. But as the newest research shows, games don't just entertain--they can offer insight and even sharpen the mind. Max Birk, an associate professor at Eindhoven Unive more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 31 (TNSjou) -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * Substantial Global Glacier Loss Unavoidable, but Strong Climate Policies Will Save Twice as Much Ice as Today's Path An international study, published in Science, has found that only 24% of present-day glacier mass will remain if the world were to warm to 2.7 C, the trajectory set by current climate policies. In contrast, limiting warming to 1.5 C -- the target of the Paris Agreemen more PR

HONG KONG, May 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Astrophysicists Lead Research Team to Uncover the Role of Binary Star Evolution in the Origin of a Retrograde Planet Most stars in the Universe exist in binary or multiple star systems, where the presence of close-in companion stars in such systems can adversely influence the formation and orbital stability of planets around one of the stars. An international team of astrophysicists led by P more PR

HONG KONG, May 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU engineering team revolutionises drone technology with bird-like autonomous flight for micro air vehicles Unlike birds, which navigate unknown environments with remarkable speed and agility, drones typically rely on external guidance or pre-mapped routes. However, a groundbreaking development by Professor Fu Zhang and researchers from the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Faculty of Eng more PR

HONG KONG, May 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Professor Guy Abel Collaborates on Groundbreaking Study to Measure Global Migration A new study co-authored by Professor Guy Abel of the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Hong Kong, alongside researchers from Meta and Harvard University, introduces a groundbreaking approach to measuring international migration. Published in the prestigious journal Proce more PR

HONG KONG, May 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKUMed develops new nanoparticles to effectively starve cancer cells Researchers at the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), have pioneered a new cancer-treatment strategy that amplifies cancer cell starvation for amino acids. The study found that cancer cells can survive in nutrient-deprived environments by internalising extracellular proteins via macropinocytosis and  more PR

HONG KONG, May 31 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKUMed experts explore the future of AI-driven healthcare at Asia Summit on Global Health At the annual Asia Summit on Global Health, held today (26 May), Professor Chak-sing Lau, Vice-President & Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health) and Dean of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), led a pivotal session titled 'Unlocking the Potential of AI in Healthcare'. Joined by experts in computer science, medical more PR

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, May 31 -- Khalifa University issued the following news: * * * AI, Apps and Arthritis: A Digital Leap in Psoriatic Care An initiative called iPROPLEPSIS is using artificial intelligence, wearables, and mobile health apps to transform psoriatic arthritis care through early detection, personalized treatment and patient-centered digital tools. Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease tied to psoriasis and affects millions of people globally. It ofte more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, May 31 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * From cheers to tense sighs: results Kiem lottery 2025 announced At a festive gathering, 25 projects were awarded a Kiem grant 2025 - 2026 of 10,000 euros. Interdisciplinary teams from Leiden University will conduct innovative research into horror, international payments and fungi in historical collections, among others. Here's a sight you don't see very often: a room full of scientists and support staff gaz more PR

AALTO, Finland, May 31 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * LetterSampo Finland web service published data on 1.3 million letters and 120,000 correspondents from the period of the Grand Duchy of Finland 1809-1917 LetterSampo Finland is a new Linked Open Data service and semantic portal based on it, a new member in the Sampo system series of more than 20 related systems, which have had millions of users online. The linked contents of LetterSampo Finland, a semantic netw more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, June 1 (TNSrep) -- Makerere University's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a year of significant achievements in teaching, research, and community engagement. Professor Gorettie Nabanoga, Principal of CAES, presented the report, emphasizing the college's dedication to nurturing future leaders in agriculture, environmental stewardship, and food systems. The report, presented on May 30, 2025, showcases the  more PR

HONG KONG, May 31 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU honours six early-career scholars with Young Innovative Researcher Award in recognition of their outstanding interdisciplinary innovative research achievements The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has presented the Young Innovative Researcher Award (YIRA) 2025 to six early-career scholars in recognition of their research excellence. Their innovative work spans a range of fields inc more PR

HONG KONG, May 31 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU participates in Asia Summit on Global Health, showcasing innovations in healthcare technology The global demand for healthcare continues to rise due to an ageing population and the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases. Scholars, startups, and research teams from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) participated in the Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH) at the Hong Kong Conven more PR

HONG KONG, May 31 (TNSjou) -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU research reveals rising soil nitrous acid emissions driven by climate change and fertilisation accelerate global ozone pollution Ozone pollution is a global environmental concern that not only threatens human health and crop production, but also worsens global warming. While the formation of ozone is often attributed to anthropogenic pollutants, soil emissions are revealed to be a more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, May 31 -- Radboud University issued the following news: * * * Refugees benefit from psychosocial support, but also need work and friends Refugees are more likely to suffer from mental health problems than the average person due to their migration experiences and socio-economic status. Psychosocial support helps, but it should not stand alone. Further investment is needed in the social lives of refugees and undocumented migrants, for example by giving them access to  more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, May 31 (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 31 (TNSjou) -- Radboud University issued the following news: * * * Without public trust, effective climate policy is impossible When formulating climate policy, too little attention is paid to social factors and too much to technological breakthroughs and economic reasons. Because citizens are hardly heard in this process, European governments risk losing public support at a crucial moment in the climate debate. This is the conclusion of several researchers from more PR

MUNICH, Germany, May 31 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * New Cluster of Excellence TransforM "Studying socio-technical shocks in real time" The Cluster of Excellence TransforM aims to find new ways of conducting research into how transformative technologies shape societal change. In this interview, TransforM spokesperson Prof. Sebastian Pfotenhauer explains why it is essential for social and engineering sciences to face highly speculative questions, disc more PR

MUNICH, Germany, May 31 (TNSjou) -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * New explanation for sex differences in age-related diseases Silent X chromosome awakens with age Women age differently from men when it comes to health - particularly in conditions like cardiovascular disease and neurodegenerative disorders such as dementia and Parkinson's. A team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has proposed a new explanation for this. In aging female mice, gen more PR

HAIFA, Israel, May 31 (TNSjou) -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * New Method Controls Complex Carbon Bond Stereochemistry Technion researchers develop novel technique for precise quaternary stereocenter manipulation in organic synthesis reactions Researchers in the Schulich Faculty of Chemistry and Resnick Sustainability Center for Catalysis at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have made a significant organic chemistry advancement with more PR

MUNICH, Germany, May 31 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * DFG funds research on education and mobility Two new Collaborative Research Centers at TUM The German Research Foundation (DFG) is funding two new Collaborative Research Centers (CRC) in which the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is significantly participating. The researchers will develop new data-supported methods for mobility planning and investigate how students can be prepared for complex  more PR

AL AIN, United Arab Emirates, May 31 -- The United Arab Emirates University issued the following news: * * * UAEU Collaborates with University of Al Dhaid and Sharjah's Department of Agriculture and Livestock to Launch a Sustainable Wheat Production Research Project The United Arab Emirates University conducted a visit to the wheat farm in Milehah, Sharjah, in collaboration with the University of Al Dhaid. This visit is part of national efforts by universities to enhance food security and pro more PR

MACAU, China, May 31 -- The University of Macau issued the following news release: * * * UM holds science outreach activity 'The Pursuit of Research' to nurture future researchers The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) of the University of Macau (UM) held the tenth session of its science outreach activity 'The Pursuit of Research'. About 40 secondary school students from Fong Chong School of Taipa, Sacred Heart Canossian College, Keang Peng School, and Escola Sun Wah participated in the activit more PR

BOCHUM, Germany, May 31 (TNSjou) -- The University in Bochum issued the following news release: * * * How Brain Stimulation Alleviates Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease Researchers are investigating the mechanisms and identifying new areas of the brain that can benefit patients when stimulated. Persons with Parkinson's disease increasingly lose their mobility over time and are eventually unable to walk. Hope for these patients rests on deep brain stimulation, also known as a brain pacemaker. I more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news: * * * Newly discovered 'molecular fingerprints' could transform diabetes treatment and diagnosis Unprecedented insights into insulin resistance could pave the way for better treatments and earlier detection of type 2 diabetes. Scientists have unearthed surprising details about how our bodies handle insulin - the hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar and developing diabetes.  more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, May 31 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Saastamoinen Foundation grants for year 2025 awarded The Saastamoinen Foundation has made a donation to the University of Eastern Finland for grants for PhD researchers and postdoctoral researchers for a research period abroad. Now these grants have been awarded. A list of grant recipients is below. Grants for post-doctoral researchers Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology * Henri Hakkarain more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, May 31 (TNSjou) -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat issued the following news: * * * DataSAIL splits data perfectly for artificial intelligence Bioinformaticians at FAU develop tool for better evaluation of AI models A new tool has been developed to better assess the performance of AI models. It was developed by bioinformaticians at Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU) and the Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland (HIPS). "DataSAIL"  more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, May 31 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat issued the following news: * * * Dementia knowledge portal as key to enhancing expertise in health care New dementia library digiDEM Bayern Demenzbibliothek(R) Acquire knowledge, recognize dementia in its early stages, improve quality of life: the new digiDEM Bayern Demenzbibliothek(R) provides a comprehensive and open source knowledge portal that provides sound, scientifically proven, and clearly understandable information all  more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, May 31 (TNSjou) -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat issued the following news: * * * On the trail of Parkinson's using an electron microscope FAU researchers shine a spotlight on an important risk factor for Parkinson's and Gaucher's disease In Germany, approximately 400,000 people suffer from Parkinson's, and numbers are on the rise. Using an electron microscope, a team of researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU) and Uniklinikum Erlangen (U more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, May 31 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat issued the following news: * * * Radicalization: Giving everyday advice rather than inciting hatred FAU research project on whether radical sermons are held in mosques Islamic sermons are often considered a source of radicalization. The "Wechselwirkungen" (interactions) project at the FAU Research Center for Islam and Law in Europe at Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU) has explored to what extent German mosq more PR

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, May 31 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * An adventure in the brain What is the gut-brain connection, how was it discovered that the brain does what it does, and how do games motivate you to perform better? In the exhibition Brainstorm, Iris Sommer and two other brain researchers from Groningen explain this and more. In this exhibition, the focus is on four brain functions: desiring, sensing, thinking, and doing. 'Based on that, we exp more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, May 31 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Don't like the taste of faba beans? Research helps improve the flavour of faba bean products Faba beans are a promising plant-based protein source, but many find their flavour unpleasant. A study conducted at the University of Helsinki investigated the root causes of the flavour issues to help develop solutions for improving the taste of faba beans. A Finnish consumer study of 264 people revealed more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, May 31 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Known risk factors alone do not explain disease accumulation Risk factors measured during the human life span and latent factors account for up to three quarters of multimorbidity from middle to old age. Even though known risk factors account for a significant share of disease accumulation, more than half of such accumulation remains unexplained. As the population ages, multimorbidity, or when a  more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, May 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Midlife weight loss linked to longer, healthier lives Losing weight via lifestyle adjustments can deliver significant long-term health benefits, without the need for surgery or anti-obesity drugs. Alongside preventing diabetes, it can help ward off chronic conditions including arterial and pulmonary diseases as well as cancers. A University of Helsinki study tracked 23,000 individuals f more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, May 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Genetics power breakthrough inflammatory arthritis study The potential to prevent and treat a common type of inflammatory arthritis has been advanced thanks to a University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka researcher's 'eureka moment'. Dr Tony Merriman, of Otago's Department of Microbiology and Immunology and currently based at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, is lead investigator more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, May 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Study reveals high rates of opioid use in NZ pregnancies Aotearoa New Zealand has the third highest prevalence of prescribed opioid use during pregnancy in a new multi-national study of 13 high-income countries. Co-author of the research Dr Sarah Donald, of the University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, says the findings were unexpected and t more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 31 -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news: * * * Prestigious NRF P-rating for Dr Mitchell Cox Cox earned the rating for his work in research and developing cutting-edge structured light and low-cost laser internet. South Africa's National Research Foundation (NRF) P-rating is reserved for early-career researchers whose work shows exceptional potential to become future international leaders. Since its introduction in 1983, fewer than 1 more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 31 -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news: * * * New framework demystifies POPIA for researchers The Academy of Science of South Africa's framework guides researchers on how to interpret and implement POPIA for research. Released on 15 May 2025, the research framework produced by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) aims to create legal certainty by helping researchers, ethics committees, and institutions to have a consisten more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, May 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Wilms Tumors: How Genes and Imprinting Pave the Way for Cancer A research team at the University of Wurzburg has gained new insights into the development of kidney tumors in young children. These enable a better risk assessment and could form the basis for targeted screening and improved early detection. A research team at the Biocenter of Julius-Maximilians-Universitat Wurzburg (JMU),  more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, May 31 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Project unravels interaction between lettuce and Fusarium fungus Tackling a plant disease that increasingly threatens lettuce production has moved a major step closer, thanks to a 1.5 million euro funding for a new research project. The project aims to unravel the molecular interactions between lettuce and the pathogen that causes Fusarium wilt. This might lead to new lettuce varieties that remain disease- more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, May 31 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Introducing the CAM Model as a 3Rs-compliant alternative for laboratory animal experiments At the UMC Utrecht (department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Nuclear) theranostic compounds for the treatment of cancer are being developed in the research group of Dr Alex Poot. These radioactive compounds are tested preclinically on tumor cells and organoids, on patient-derived tumor tissues and finally in an a more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, May 31 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Patients using strong painkillers seek more education and guidance Role for both physicians and pharmacists The use of opioids, a group of powerful painkillers, for chronic pain has been on the rise in the Netherlands in recent years. Yet, evidence supporting their long-term effectiveness is lacking. Moreover, prolonged use can lead to serious side effects. PhD candidate Lisa Davies explored how Dutch pat more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, May 31 (TNSjou) -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Substantial global glacier loss unavoidable, but strong climate policies will save twice as much ice as today's path An international study, published in Science, has found that only 24% of present-day glacier mass will remain if the world were to warm to 2.7 C, the trajectory set by current climate policies. In contrast, limiting warming to 1.5 C -- the target of the Paris Agreement -- would pres more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, May 31 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Tracing nitrogen: a measuring network on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug and Veluwe The impact of nitrogen on nature is a much-discussed topic. But how does nitrogen actually spread through an area? And how does this relate to measured nitrogen levels in the soil? In her doctoral research at IRAS of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shirah Buijnink investigates the spatial and temporal variation in nitrogen depo more PR