HOUSTON, Texas, June 17 (TNSrep) -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * 2025 Kinder State of Housing report finds rising vulnerability and shrinking affordability * Houston may still be considered one of the nation's more affordable major cities, but that notion is under growing strain. According to the newly released 2025 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston (https://kinder.rice.edu/research/2025-state-housing-harris-county-and-houston) report from Rice Univers more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * A brief history of the global economy, through the lens of a single barge * In 1989, New York City opened a new jail. But not on dry land. The city leased a barge, then called the "Bibby Resolution," which had been topped with five stories of containers made into housing, and anchored it in the East River. For five years, the vessel lodged inmates. A floating detention center is  more PR

MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Allegheny College issued the following commentary by President Ron Cole: * * * President Cole '87 Notes Meadville's 'Strength In Community' In The Meadville Tribune A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting the Sippy Historic Machine Shop where I gained deeper appreciation for the origins of the tool and die industry in Meadville. Lon Sippy's passion and contagious enthusiasm showed me how awareness of heritage can build strength in community. Lon is more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 18 (TNSjou) -- The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: * * * AI Perceived More Negatively than Climate Science or Science in General ChatGPT was released to the public in late 2022, and the promise and perils of artificial intelligence (AI) have loomed large in the public consciousness ever since. Because perceptions of a new technology like AI can help shape how the technology is developed and us more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, June 18 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Reduced Textbook Costs Part of Tinerella's Legacy As Sherry Tinerella prepares to retire and conclude her 17-year tenure as a member of the Arkansas Tech University library staff, she can do so with the knowledge that she made an authentic and sustainable difference in student access. Tinerella was a driving force in the introduction and implementation of open education resources at Arkansas Tech. Th more PR

KENMORE, Washington, June 17 -- Bastyr University issued the following news release: * * * Supporting Eye Health Through Nutrition Our eyes are important sensory organs that allow us to visually navigate through the world around us, including the ability to see the food we enjoy. Varying factors that are known to affect eye health include aging, injuries, or chronic health conditions.1,2 Research suggests that nutrition has also been shown to significantly impact eye health.1,2,3,4 Consuming  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 18 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * New Center Focused on Lp(a) Established in UC San Diego The Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, and Lp(a) Center for Research and InnOvatioN, or BEACON, will focus on better understanding the relationship between Lp(a) and heart disease By Jade Griffin While many have not heard of Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), the biomarker is elevated in an estimated 20% of individuals worldwide and confer more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Closing in on superconducting semiconductors * In 2023, about 4.4 percent (176 terawatt-hours) of total energy consumption in the United States was by data centers that are essential for processing large quantities of information. Of that 176 TWh, approximately 100 TWh (57 percent) was used by CPU and GPU equipment. Energy requirements have escalated substantially in the past decad more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Combining technology, education, and human connection to improve online learning * MIT Morningside Academy for Design (MAD) Fellow Caitlin Morris is an architect, artist, researcher, and educator who has studied psychology and used online learning tools to teach herself coding and other skills. She's a soft-spoken observer, with a keen interest in how people use space and respond t more PR

BEREA, Ohio, June 17 -- Baldwin Wallace University issued the following news: * * * Competitive NEH grant supports BW plan to blend humanities and healthcare First, the National Endowment for the Humanities supported the idea; now, a larger NEH implementation grant will help BW bring an innovative and powerful new minor to life. By Shawn Salamone The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is endorsing Baldwin Wallace University's new approach to humanizing healthcare. After receiving more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell astronomers win time on James Webb Space Telescope * In November 2021, Elijah Mullens was staffing a pre-launch party for the James Webb Space Telescope at a local planetarium near his home in Florida. Not yet accepted to graduate school, he was explaining to children how the telescope was going to advance astronomy research. He didn't know yet that it would someday advance his astronomy research. Now i more PR

NEW YORK, June 17 -- Cornell Tech issued the following news: * * * Inside the Medical Crash Cart Robot: Designing for Urgency, Collaboration, and Clarity By Sarah Marquart Medical crash carts -- stocked with medications, syringes, gauze, and IV fluids -- are essential tools in emergency rooms, where seconds matter, space is tight, and confusion can cost lives. However, despite their importance, crash carts vary widely in layout between hospitals and departments. In high-stress situations, th more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 18 -- Emory Healthcare issued the following news: * * * Emory Healthcare Veterans Program marks 10 years of impact during PTSD Awareness Month As the nation observes PTSD Awareness Month in June, the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program (EHVP) proudly marks a decade of dedicated service, celebrating 10 years of delivering transformative mental health care to post-9/11 veterans and service members. Since its founding in 2015, EHVP has been a national leader in treating the more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Emotion - not just action - helps brain define, divide events * In the 2001 film "Tortilla Soup," an argument between three sisters culminates in one smashing a plate on the kitchen floor. The abrupt, surprising action is an example of what psychology scholars call an event boundary - a clear transition from one event to another that our minds use to separate continuous experience into meaningful, memorable ch more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 18 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * New ETSU book challenges readers to see Gandhi as political thinker for today An East Tennessee State University professor is asking readers to take a fresh look at one of the 20th century's most iconic figures, Mahatma Gandhi. Dr. Michael Allen, a professor in ETSU's Department of Philosophy and Humanities, has published a new book titled "Gandhi's Popular Sovereignty of Truth: Devotional D more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, June 18 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Suicide Risk Elevated Among Young Adults with Disabilities By Gisele Galoustian Suicide remains one of the most pressing public health crises affecting young adults today, with devastating consequences. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is currently the third leading cause of death among  more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, June 18 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Provost, graduates highlight impact of undergraduate research at conference Profile picture for Brian Vernellis By Brian Vernellis As a first-generation college student, Nkrumah Grant, '14, did not expect opportunities to explore undergraduate research. "I had no framework for what research was. I thought research was out of my reach," Grant said. That changed when he took part in a biological more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, June 18 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP, Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber Sign Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine On June 16, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for future students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania's proposed college of osteopathic medicine. IUP has more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 18 -- Johns Hopkins Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Searching For Hope: How Research Gave One Family A Chance to Celebrate Life After a Devastating Diagnosis At 20 weeks pregnant, Sarah Smith of Hanover, Pennsylvania, was given two options -- abort her pregnancy or continuing carrying her child while knowing he likely wouldn't survive. During what was supposed to be the most exciting time of their lives, Sarah and her husband, Zack, instead were hop more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 18 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release: * * * Designing ethical technology to save democracy: Notre Dame researcher unveils policy blueprint to address online misinformation, polarization Today's social media environment threatens to rip the fabric of democracy and jeopardize self-governance in the United States and around the world, according to Lisa Schirch, a researcher at the University of Not more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Notre Dame's Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies issued the following news: * * * A providential calling By Kate Chester Flora Gicquel's work over the past nearly nine months can be described as a labor of love: the opportunity to combine her professional interest in peacebuilding with her personal values as a Catholic. As a research fellow at Caritas Internationalis in Rome since October 2024, Gicquel is leading a study  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 18 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * KU scholar reviews foundation of truth in democracy and how to return to logic, reason A University of Kansas public affairs scholar has published a new article reviewing the foundation of truth-telling in democracy and how it has shifted from that basic commonsense premise. The new work outlines an approach to reclaim reason, logic and science in the administration of democracy. America's founders extensi more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 18 -- Emory University issued the following news release: * * * Listening for cancer: How an Emory researcher uses an AI tool to diagnose throat cancers via the human voice Even before he trained as an otolaryngologist, researcher Anthony Law understood that all of us are natural voice scientists with the intuitive power to hear peoples' voices and know something's wrong. ] "When I got COVID in 2021," he says, "within the first five seconds of our telephone conversatio more PR

MARIETTA, Ohio, June 18 (TNSjou) -- Marietta College issued the following news: * * * Christopher Stockus Publishes article on Political Differences in Climate Change Knowledge In June, Christopher Stockus and collaborator, Dr. Ethan Zell (UNC Greensboro) published, "Political Differences in Climate Change Knowledge and Their Association with Climate Attitudes, Behavior, and Policy Support" in the Journal of Environmental Psychology, the premier journal in the field of environmental psycholog more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Club World Cup 2025 Kicks Off in DC Tomorrow * WASHINGTON (June 17, 2025) -DC's Audi Field will host three Club World Cup games this summer. Kicking off tomorrow, Wednesday June 18, Abu Dhabi-based Al Ain FC will play Turin, Italy's Juventus. Sunday, June 22 Audi Field will see Wals-Siezenheim, Austria-based FC Salzburg will compete against Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal. And lastly, on T more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Minnesota Shooting and Political Violence in the United States * This weekend, two Democratic state lawmakers in Minnesota were attacked at their homes in what officials say appears to be a "politically motivated assassination attempt." Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were killed, while Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette were shot and wounded. A purported "hi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: US and UK Reach a Trade Agreement * US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday they are signing a trade agreement that will "slash" tariffs on goods from both countries, excluding steel.  Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer insight, analysis and commentary. If you would like to speak with an expert, please contact Media R more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 17 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus posted the following news: * * * Meet the 2025 University Staff Recognition Award winners * Ten University Staff members have been honored with 2025 University Staff Recognition Awards for their contributions to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The recipients have been recognized by colleagues for teamwork, dedication to excellence, problem-solving abilities and innovative approach to their jobs. The following  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 18 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * How can we make fewer mistakes? US Navy funds new study to find out. Why this matters * This research will help to identify people who can successfully perform a wide range of procedures, namely military personnel, as they often are sought to undertake complex tasks. * Results from the study could offer new training approaches to help make people more resilient to effects of stressors, such as slee more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 18 (TNSjou) -- Michigan State University's College of Social Science issued the following news: * * * MSU project documenting enslaved individuals publishes latest data of Black Americans born before emancipation Michigan State University's "Enslaved: Peoples of the Historical Slave Trade" website, or Enslaved.org, is a project, in partnership with other organizations, that documents the lives of named enslaved individuals of African descent. The project has publi more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 18 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Nebraska U remains among world's best for earning patents By Charlie Litton Strengthening its role as a driver of research, innovation and economic growth, the University of Nebraska remains one of the world's top institutions for earning patents. In the latest report from the National Academy of Inventors, the NU system climbed six spots to No. 49 nationally and remained among the top 100 globally aft more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 18 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU School of TPAL celebrates advancement, successes in fostering future educators The School of Teacher Preparation, Administration and Leadership at New Mexico State University has taken strong steps in recent years to elevate its preparation for future teachers in the area of reading instruction and to align programming more directly with techniques associated with the science of readin more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, June 18 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Doernbecher Freestyle presents the heroic journeys of six patient-designers in 2025 Now in its 21st year, the storied partnership between OHSU Doernbecher, Nike has raised more than $40 million for life-saving care, leading-edge research * The Doernbecher Freestyle program is returning for its 21st year with six new patient-designers whose health care journeys and unique designs embody this ye more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State 3rd in US, 64th globally in 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings * Penn State ranks No. 3 in the United States and No. 64 overall among the top international institutions assessed by the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings. The rankings, released June 17, aim to assess universities against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Public Servants to be Honored at 76th annual Arthur S. Flemming Awards * Twelve public servants from a number of federal agencies will be honored at the 76th annual Arthur S. Flemming Awards. The winners are recognized for performing outstanding service in the fields of applied science and engineering, basic science, leadership and management, legal achievement, and social science, clinical trials, and trans more PR

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, June 18 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: * * * Relay for Life at SWOSU Raises More Than $20,000 for American Cancer Society Weatherford community members and SWOSU students joined together to raise more than $20,000 for the American Cancer Society during Relay for Life of Beckham and Custer County. The event brought together student organizations, local businesses, and community members to support individuals and families affe more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 17 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice scientists harness vacuum fluctuations to engineer quantum materials * By Raji Natarajan, Special to Rice News Vacuum is often thought of as empty, but in fact it is teeming with fleeting energy fluctuations -- virtual photons popping in and out of existence that can interact with matter, giving rise to new, potentially useful properties. Researchers use optical cavities, structures made of mirrors  more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, June 18 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * Rocket man: S&T student launches personal rocket, works with top space companies By Greg Edwards In 1972, Elton John released "Rocket Man" -- a classic hit single and one of his most recognizable tunes. In 2003, Nicolas Graham was born, and it didn't take long for the song title to be a fitting way to describe him. Graham, a senior in aerospace engineering at Missouri S&T, says he's  more PR

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, June 18 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: * * * SFA earns Carnegie recognition for access and research NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- The Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education designated Stephen F. Austin State University as a Higher Access, Medium Earnings institution due to its work to advance opportunity in a rural service area. Because of SFA, East Texas students benefit from greater access to a college education and above-aver more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 18 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Singing Meets Science: Texas A&M Researchers 'See Sound' To Quiet Future Flights By blending choral performance with aerospace engineering, a student-built acoustic imaging instrument helps researchers track sound with precision -- a key step toward designing quieter airplanes. By Alyssa Schaechinger As the beautiful harmonies of the Century Singers echo through the hallway, dozens of microphones pick u more PR

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, June 18 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: * * * Biology major researching how microbes can lead to cleaner water Carmen Hay is conducting hands-on research at Slippery Rock University to help purify water using innovative techniques. Hay, a senior biology major from Connellsville (Connellsville HS), is taking samples from Wolf Creek near Slippery Rock to investigate the use of microbes while addressing water pollution. What is the goal of thi more PR

PASADENA, California, June 17 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Speed-Snap Science: Solving for Molecular Details in a Flash * How do we know exactly what is happening at a molecular level during extremely fast processes, such as burning during combustion? In less than the blink of an eye, one chemical compound and then another are present in a flame only to disperse and give way to more. Understanding which molecules are present gives scientists a wa more PR

STANFORD, California, June 18 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University issued the following news: * * * Decline in apex scavengers raises human disease risk Stanford research shows that large, efficient scavengers are disappearing globally, allowing carrion to persist longer and creating opportunities for disease-carrying species like rodents to proliferate. In brief * About 36% of the world's scavenger populations are threatened or in decline. * The drop disproportionately affects apex scavengers  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 17 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * State data initiatives inform education policy amid federal withdrawal * EXPERT ANALYSIS As the federal government appears poised to pull back on collecting and disseminating educational data, it's increasingly critical that information collected and maintained by states and local districts is available to inform policy. "This type of research is not partisan or political," said Kevin Stange, co-d more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 16 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Students and staff work together for MIT's first "No Mow May" * In recent years, some grass lawns around the country have grown a little taller in springtime thanks to No Mow May, a movement originally launched by U.K. nonprofit Plantlife in 2019 designed to raise awareness about the ecological impacts of the traditional, resource-intensive, manicured grass lawn. No Mow May encoura more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 18 (TNSjou) -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * One Size Does Not Fit All in Women's Health Texas A&M University researcher seeks to revolutionize women's health with biomedical engineering, calling engineers to impactful research and open communication. By James Cavin Artificial hip joints fail more frequently in female patients because the unisex design is not tailored to the differences between men and women's h more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 18 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * From Aggie Leader To Global Health: Dr. Patrick Conway's Path To Purpose The journey from College Station to the C-suite: One leader's path through medicine, policy and health care transformation. By Melissa Rynning As CEO of Optum -- a health care giant serving more than 150 million people globally -- Patrick Conway, M.D. '96, oversees decisions that impact the health care system daily. But if you hear more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 17 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * The history behind Brown historian's Pulitzer finalist 'Plantation Goods' * In his much-lauded book "Plantation Goods: A Material History of American Slavery," Seth Rockman offered a compelling insight on antebellum history by exploring a little-known link between the North and South: the Northern business of making, selling and marketing clothing, tools and even whips to Southern plantations.  Rockman,  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * This compact, low-power receiver could give a boost to 5G smart devices * MIT researchers have designed a compact, low-power receiver for 5G-compatible smart devices that is about 30 times more resilient to a certain type of interference than some traditional wireless receivers. The low-cost receiver would be ideal for battery-powered internet of things (IoT) devices like environ more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 17 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Translational science showcase highlights RNA's promise to improve human health * In 1993, scientists discovered a gene variant that increases the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease. While it's now known that more than two-thirds of Alzheimer's patients carry this genetic risk factor, there is still no treatment to prevent them from developing the disease.  Dr. Vivian Cheung is hopeful that's a more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 18 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany's State Weather Risk Communication Center Featured in 'Cloud Warriors' Book By Mike Nolan ALBANY, N.Y. (June 17, 2025) -- The University at Albany's State Weather Risk Communication Center is featured in a new book as one of the game-changers of weather forecasting. Authored by veteran journalist Tom Weber, "Cloud Warriors: Deadly Storms, Climate Chaos, and the Pioneers Creating a Revolution in  more PR

IRVINE, California, June 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Researchers create method for converting urine into high-value bio-implant material UC Irvine scientist aids in project providing both environmental, medical benefits * A team has engineered a yeast platform that converts urine from wastewater into a high-value biomedical and dental implant substance. * The process could form the basis of a $3.5 billion industry by 203 more PR

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, June 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news: * * * Protecting Beauty of Coral Reefs Provides Economic Benefits By MaryEllen Frizzell A recent study led by UNCW Assistant Professor of Biology and Marine Biology Matthew McLean, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), explores what makes a coral reef appear beautiful to the public--an issue that has become increasingly important for more PR

BIDDEFORD, Maine, June 18 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * UNE Professor Elizabeth DeWolfe shares historical research on women spies in public book talks across Maine DeWolfe's latest book "Alias Agnes" focuses on a woman spy from the Maine town of Wiscasset and the secrets she uncovered * University of New England Professor of History Elizabeth A. DeWolfe, Ph.D., currently is on a cross-state tour following the release of her third book to discuss and celeb more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, June 18 -- The University of Arizona's Health Sciences issued the following news release: * * * New bachelor's degree positions students for success in growing medical device industry By Stacy Pigott Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Medical Device Development and Application program will be well equipped for careers in the biotechnology field. Top takeaways: * The University of Arizona's new Bachelor of Science in Medical Device Development and Application addresses more PR

MERCED, California, June 18 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Study: Mass Deportations Would Cost California Economy $275 Billion, Decimate Critical Industries Mass deportation of California's undocumented residents would open a $275 billion hole in the state's economy, cripple industries ranging from agriculture to hospitality, disrupt countless small businesses, and lead to $23 billion a year in lost tax revenue. Those are the conclusions of a study re more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Research Provides Insight into How Multifocal Contacts Help Fight Myopia UH Professor Shows How the Treatment Slows Nearsightedness in Children By Laurie Fickman Have you noticed that more children than ever are wearing glasses? Global research indicates 35% of children are affected by myopia, needing glasses to see clearly at a distance. If the trend continues, the number is expected to rise to 4 more PR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, June 18 -- The University of Miami issued the following news: * * * Unraveling the mystery of gravity waves A monthlong field campaign led by a University of Miami scientist and others helped shed new light on convective gravity waves that affect global circulation patterns and influence weather and climate. By Robert C. Jones Jr. The menacing band of thunderstorms that stretched across the Tennessee Valley was quickly heading south. From a makeshift operations center more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Father-daughter bonding helps female baboons live longer By Brandi Wampler Besides humans, very few mammals receive care from their fathers. But when species do, it may benefit their children. New research from the University of Notre Dame found that the strength of early-life father-daughter relationships predicts meaningful differences in the survival of female baboons. Published in Pro more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, June 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Bayesian learning boosts gene research accuracy UTA researchers develop a new tool to identify transcriptional regulators that, when they malfunction, can cause cancer * Researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington have developed a new computational tool that helps scientists pinpoint proteins known as transcriptional regulators that control how genes turn on and of more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, June 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Chronic pain hits rural residents hardest Pain may explain higher opioid use in rural areas, UTA study finds * A new study from The University of Texas at Arlington reveals that people who live in rural areas are more likely to have chronic pain than those in urban settings. They're also more likely to go from having no pain or occasional pain to chronic pain. The findings more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Unpacking the bias of large language models * Research has shown that large language models (LLMs) tend to overemphasize information at the beginning and end of a document or conversation, while neglecting the middle. This "position bias" means that, if a lawyer is using an LLM-powered virtual assistant to retrieve a certain phrase in a 30-page affidavit, the LLM is more likely t more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 18 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Evolutionary Biologist Awarded $1.85M NIH Grant to Study Large-Scale Mutations Biology Professor Zach Gompert received a five-year Maximizing Investigators' Research Award from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to explore chromosomal rearrangements in studies with stick insects, butterflies and seed beetles. By Mary-Ann Muffoletto How do living things evolve? What is the myriad of processes b more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, June 18 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following news: * * * USU Researchers Tackle Military Food Insecurity by Boosting WIC Engagement A team from the Uniformed Services University is developing new tools and outreach methods to connect military families with vital nutrition assistance. By Zachary Willis Researchers at the Uniformed Services University (USU) are leading efforts to address food insecurity in the U.S. military--an issue that affects many  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 17 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt and Nissan: A collaborative path to innovation * Vanderbilt University and Nissan Motor Corporation have joined forces to pursue strategic projects in data science and beyond. The partnership is expected to unlock significant value and identify potential cost savings of over $70 million for Nissan. The roots of this radical collaboration trace back to the annual Nissan-Vanderbilt Accelerator, more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 17 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt postdoctoral fellows recognized at 2025 Spring Postdoc Awards Ceremony * The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, in partnership with the Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association, announced the 2025 award winners at the Spring Postdoc Awards Ceremony on May 21. The event highlighted the vital contributions that postdocs make across various disciplines at the university. In his remarks, C. Andre Christi more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 18 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Drug shows safety, efficacy for precancerous stomach lesions The drug also showed promise that it could be the first therapeutic intervention against precancerous lesions in the stomach. * An early-stage clinical trial, supported by the Department of Defense, has demonstrated that the targeted cancer drug trametinib shows potential as an interventional therapy to reprogram more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 18 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences issued the following news: * * * Kidney atlas maps molecular landscape, unlocking clues to renal health and disease By Marissa Shapiro The kidney, a critical organ for waste filtration and fluid regulation, is the subject of a groundbreaking molecular mapping project that could reshape our understanding of renal health. Despite advances in transcriptomics and proteomics, lipids--key structural a more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU-born startup Evizia lands $2.2M NIH grant for commercialization of advanced DNA sequencing microscope A small business grant will help the company, which uses technology developed by physics professor Jason Reed, to manufacture its advanced microscope system for DNA research. By Jeff Kelley and Tony Russo As DNA research enters a critical stage in next-generation sequencing, better methods a more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 18 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * A Visionary Step Forward: UC San Diego Opens Viterbi Family Vision Research Center By Jade Griffin The University of California San Diego celebrated the ceremonial ribbon cutting and opening of the new Viterbi Family Vision Research Center at Shiley Eye Institute on June 11, marking a significant milestone in the university's commitment to advancing ophthalmologic research and care more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 18 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * VUMC-led research a step closer to understanding, preventing asthma "Findings from this study indicate that children who develop wheezing have different airway characteristics early in life, even before they develop asthma," said Tina Hartert, MD, MPH. * Infants who develop a "wheezing illness" or have been infected by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) before their 1st bi more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Where the gender bias grows: Coming-of-age novels rife with stereotypes * Coming-of-age novels can give readers young and old insight into their own evolving identity and how to navigate a confusing, messy world. But there is another feature of the genre that isn't so positive. Cornell researchers used computational text analysis to sift through every word of more than 300 American coming-of-age novels publish more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, June 17 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Whitman's Johan Wiklund Named a Top Scholar Globally for Business Research Publications * The Whitman School of Management's Distinguished Professor Johan Wiklund was recently listed as one of the most prolific business and economic research scholars globally, according to "What We Know About the Science of Science in Business and Economics? Insights From the Top 50 Journals, 2008-2022," published in Producti more PR

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, June 18 -- Winthrop University issued the following news: * * * Winthrop University Joins the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED), Advancing Practice-Based Leadership in Education HIGHLIGHTS * Beth Costner, dean of Winthrop's Richard W. Riley College of Education, Sport and Human Sciences, said that as the university moves closer to launching its doctoral program in leadership and innovation, its inclusion in the CPED Network marks an important miles more PR