BIRMINGHAM, England, June 24 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Birmingham researchers work on revolutionary approach to prevent hay fever Birmingham researchers are perfecting a new formulation for a drug-free nasal spray to prevent hay fever. * Birmingham Biotech LTD has been highly commended in the Department for Business & Trade's Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards, for a nasal spray formulated by Birmingham scientists during the COVID pandemic to pro more PR

BRISTOL, England, June 25 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Bristol becomes first university to hit milestone for sustainable laboratories The University of Bristol has become the first institution globally to certify all of its laboratories at Silver level through the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF)--a landmark achievement in the journey toward more sustainable research practices. Spanning nearly 1,000 laboratory spaces across Schools an more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, June 24 (TNSjou) -- Cardiff University issued the following news: * * * Smart speakers may help children with speech difficulties Smart speakers might help children with speech difficulties practice speaking slowly and clearly, new research by Cardiff University suggests. The study, led by academics at the University's School of Psychology, found that off-the-shelf speakers were an enjoyable and feasible speech practice tool to complement formal therapy. Focusing on 11 famil more PR

BATHURST, Australia, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news: * * * Countering human trafficking and sexual exploitation; researchers highlight one legislative option A recent study by Charles Sturt University researchers and Canadian colleagues highlights the critical role of beneficial ownership registries in combating financial crime, and particularly human trafficking. * Charles Sturt University researchers and colleagues argue for robust 'beneficial ow more PR

LONDON, England, June 24 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * "Expect violence at work": 1 in 12 UK employees experienced threats, insults or attacks in the workplace in the past year New research co-authored by City St George's, University of London and the University of Manchester investigates the prevalence and impact of workplace violence. By Eve Lacroix 1 in 12 workers experienced threats, insults or physical attacks in the workplace in the past ye more PR

LONDON, England, June 24 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * Carry on banking: Stanford professor laments post-crisis approach to bank regulation Stanford professor Anat Admati visited London to give a whistlestop tour of our greatest fears about banking regulation - arguing that public dismay about the financial sector's seeming immunity has driven populism. By Chris Mahony Regulators and politicians 'coddle' banks in the mistaken belief they are frie more PR

LONDON, England, June 24 (TNSjou) -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * Moving beyond LLMs to codify creativity: introducing INSIGHTS Institute for Creativity and AI experts develop model to support creative requirements. * Experts at the Institute for Creativity and AI have developed a new digital tool that aims to help organisations explore solutions for their creative requirements. Traditional large language model (LLM) platforms, like ChatGPT, incre more PR

LONDON, England, June 25 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * Sexual violence costs England and Wales pound sterling400 billion The UKPRP VISION conference discusses how to mobilise a cross-government response to violence prevention, and launches a calculator and animation to support understanding of violence-related research. By Eve Lacroix Sexual violence in England and Wales costs the economy over pound sterling400 billion, according to new research. more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, June 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Double Royal Society of Chemistry prize recognition for Liverpool researchers Researchers from the University of Liverpool's Department of Chemistry have been recognised with two prestigious Horizon Prizes from the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), celebrating outstanding collaborative research and innovation in the chemical sciences. The Horizon Prizes, established by the RSC in 2020 more PR

DUBLIN, Ireland, June 24 -- Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology issued the following news: * * * The End(s) of Empire: Place, Politics, Performance IADT hosted the Irish Society for Theatre Research annual conference 2025, on the 5th and 6th of June, supported by the Creative Futures Academy and Film EU European University. This event, entitled The End(s) of Empire: Place, Politics, Performance, included a wide range of international and interdisciplinary panels addressing  more PR

EXETER, England, June 24 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * Exeter secures pound sterling3.3 million grant to investigate treatment and prevention of eczema By Tom Seymour A team of researchers led by the University of Exeter have been awarded a pound sterling3.3 million grant by the Medical Research Council (MRC) to study the treatment and potential cure for eczema. This new five-year research programme brings together experts in immunology, fungal biology and de more PR

HATFIELD, England, June 24 -- The University of Hertfordshire issued the following news: * * * First celestial images from world's largest camera unveiled - with help from Herts researchers The first ever photos from the world's largest camera have finally been revealed, with key contributions from scientists at the University of Hertfordshire. The Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) camera, housed at the Vera C Rubin Observatory in Chile, has produced what astronomers describe as "ultra- more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 24 (TNSjou) -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * Towards a New Science of Collective Collaboration Between Humans and Machines Researchers, including VUB/ULB professor Tom Lenaerts (AI Lab), are calling for closer collaboration between AI developers and scientists from the social and complexity sciences An international group of researchers, including Professor Tom Lenaerts (VUB/ULB), argues in a new scientific opinion piece that more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, June 24 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * From horror to silent strength: Leiden researches emotions at Lowlands This summer, Leiden University will be setting up camp at Lowlands with two research projects. From a spine-chilling haunted house to a silent performance steeped in symbolism, participants are invited to explore their fears and feelings, and in doing so, contribute to scientific research. How do you deal with fear? And what does your r more PR

HATFIELD, England, June 24 -- The University of Hertfordshire issued the following news: * * * Herts' Vice Chancellor's final lecture and new book celebrate the power of higher education As he prepares to step down after more than 14 years of leadership at the University of Hertfordshire, Professor Quintin McKellar CBE is marking the occasion with the publication of a new book and delivery of a final lecture, both celebrating the profound impact of higher education. Sharing the same title: A more PR

HONG KONG, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Astrobiologist Joins National Effort to Map Out China's Tianwen-3 Mars Sample Return Mission The origin of life is one of the most fundamental and enduring questions of mankind and one of the three greatest Origin Questions in the natural sciences. Recently, China has officially launched its Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission, Tianwen-3, marking a significant step forward in planetary explora more PR

HONG KONG, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Dentistry develops world's first AI system for single-tooth prediction of early childhood caries detection with over 90% accuracy Early childhood caries (ECC)--the world's most prevalent chronic childhood disease--disproportionately targets specific teeth, a mystery that has remained unresolved until now. A collaborative research team from the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Hong  more PR

HONG KONG, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU research reveals "Anxious Monday" effect: chronic stress hormone surge linked to start of week in older adults A research study led by Professor Tarani Chandola from the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has revealed that Mondays uniquely drive long-term biological stress, regardless of working status, with implications for heart health more PR

HONG KONG, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKUMed uncovers world's first 'hidden' peripheral neural stem cells, revolutionising regenerative medicine In an unprecedented international study, researchers at the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), in collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine, have discovered a previously unknown type of neural stem cell located outside the experimenta more PR

LONDON, England, June 24 (TNSjou) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Food structure plays key role in which gut hormones are released By Samantha Rey A new study from Imperial has shown that the physical structure of food influences the hormones released as part of digestion. These hormones include glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), GIP and PYY, as well as other post-meal responses like blood sugar, insulin and satiety hormones. Researchers say the findings could pot more PR

LONDON, England, June 24 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Imperial launches Schools of Convergence Science to drive scientific discovery By Deborah Evanson The new Schools of Convergence Science will help Imperial supercharge scientific discovery and drive economic growth. Imperial's new Schools of Convergence Science will focus the university's world-leading strengths across science, technology and business on some of the most urgent global challenges. Science a more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 25 (TNSjou) -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Improving scientific research papers: Aston University researcher outlines top ten pitfalls and how to avoid them * Dr Dan Green is the lead author on an article outlining the top ten common statistical errors he sees when reviewing scientific papers * These include implying causation from association, poorly formatted abstracts and inadequate statistical analysis * The paper is aimed at all applied r more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 24 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * Helping ballet dancers leap high, reduce injuries An international research study with La Trobe University and The Australian Ballet aims to help adolescent ballet dancers remain injury-free and have long and successful careers. While they appear to move gracefully and float through the air on stage, ballet dancing is physically challenging and injuries can stop some dancers from reaching their full more PR

LANCASTER, England, June 24 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Lancaster physicists involved in processing first images from new observatory The first ever images have been unveiled from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST). The images will reveal the secrets of the cosmos over the next decade, creating an ultra-wide ultra-high-definition time-lapse record of our Universe. Enabled by an investment of pound sterling23 million from the S more PR

LANCASTER, England, June 24 (TNSjou) -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * 'Starter packs' have played a central role in Bluesky's rapid growth - new study shows 'Starter packs'--curated user lists that new users can follow with a single click--played a key role in helping Bluesky grow to over 30 million users, according to a new study. Launching new social media platforms is notoriously difficult, as users risk leaving familiar content and, most importantly, their establi more PR

LANCASTER, England, June 24 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * pound sterling1.1m ULTRARAM(TM) project paves the way for next generation memory chips Lancaster University spinout Quinas Technology and global semiconductor company IQE have announced the successful completion of a project to develop a scalable production method for the world's first quantum-powered universal memory ULTRARAM(TM). Innovate UK awarded the consortium, which included Lancaster and Cardiff Univ more PR

LANCASTER, England, June 24 (TNSrpt) -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Lancaster-led project cited in UK Government Industrial Strategy report A pioneering Lancaster University-led project bringing new technology and capabilities to professional services firms across the UK has been cited in the government's new Industrial Strategy. The Technology in Professional Services (TiPS) innovation adoption accelerator is hailed for its positive impact on bringing new technolog more PR

LONDON, England, June 24 -- London Business School issued the following news: * * * LBS research fuels pound sterling20bn R&D bond proposal - TSC submission, UK Parliament Professor Paolo Surico highlights the transformative potential of public R&D investment * In a letter dated 19 June 2025, Chris Coghlan MP (Dorking and Horley) urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to consider issuing up to pound sterling20 billion annually in research and development (R&D) bonds to drive long-term economic grow more PR

LEEDS, England, June 24 (TNSjou) -- Leeds Beckett University issued the following news: * * * Research finds problems with common building performance test that could affect EPCs and mould risk Researchers from Leeds Beckett University have found that a test used to measure the energy efficiency of UK homes may be flawed. * Airtightness 'blower door' tests, known as fan pressurisation tests, tell how leaky a home is and therefore how much heat is lost through cracks and gaps around windows more PR

LONDON, England, June 24 (TNSrpt) -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * London Climate Action Week: City St George's launches annual sustainability report The Sustainability Annual Report showcases the University's contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals By Katie Hoggan City St George's has launched its annual sustainability report as the city marks London Climate Action Week. The 2024 Sustainability Annual Report is an account of the Universi more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, June 24 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Aspirin a day keeps bowel cancer at bay Taking a single, small dose of aspirin a day can prevent bowel cancer in people at high risk of the disease, according to the results of a major clinical trial. The Colorectal Adenoma/Carcinoma Prevention Programme 3 (CaPP3) trial, led by Professor Sir John Burn at Newcastle University and funded by Cancer Research UK, has found that taking a low daily dose o more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, June 24 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Students help OddBalls in top employer mission Savvy students from Northumbria University Business Clinic have been helping one of the UK's most vibrant and distinctive underwear brands to showcase itself as a brilliant place to work. The students, who are all studying business and human resource management at the University, were tasked with developing a comprehensive employer branding s more PR

MANCHESTER, England, June 24 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Older northerners struggle with "alarming" inequalities compared to people from the South Older people in the North of England are more likely to be poorer, less healthy, physically inactive, lonely and in poor housing - resulting in millions of pounds of avoidable NHS costs. In a new report from the Northern Health Science Alliance, partly based on research by University of Manches more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, June 24 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Portsmouth astronomers celebrate role in capturing stunning images of our Universe The decade-long wait for UK astronomers ends as the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory reveals dazzling first images * University of Portsmouth (UoP) researchers are celebrating their role in the most ambitious sky survey to date, as the Vera C. Rubin Observatory showcases its stunning first images today (June 23). L more PR

LONDON, England, June 24 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * ADHD link to severe premenstrual disorder uncovered in women New study reveals women with ADHD are significantly more likely to suffer from PMDD, highlighting a critical overlooked health risk. * A new study from a group of scientists led by Queen Mary University of London, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, found that women with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) more PR

HAIFA, Israel, June 24 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Researchers at the Technion Win BARD Foundation Grants Promoting Israel-U.S. Research Collaboration Research Collaboration. Professors Yoav Livney and Avi Shpigelman to Advance R&D in the Field of Meat Alternatives. * Prof. Yoav Livney and Associate Prof. Avi Shpigelman, researchers at the Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Engineering, have been awarded research grants from the BARD Foun more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 24 (TNSrep) -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * Rising participation of women in Victorian sport sector: New research reveals progress and challenges New research from RMIT University shows greater overall participation from women in the Victorian sport sector workforce, but a need to improve retention and career development. The number of women working in the Victorian sport sector has increased over  more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, June 24 -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: * * * Sapere Aude DFF-Starting Grant for DTU researchers Three talented DTU researchers have received the Sapere Aude: DFF-Starting Grant from the Independent Research Fund Denmark. By Freja E. Klippmann A total of 36 researchers have received Sapere Aude grants, which are awarded to young researchers who have performed top research in their field. With the grant, the research talents can dev more PR

BURNABY, British Columbia, June 24 -- Simon Fraser University issued the following news: * * * SFU inks partnerships with Korean research universities during provincial trade mission Simon Fraser University is teaming up with two leading institutions in South Korea to spark advances in agritech research and projects in Canada and abroad. SFU professor Woo Soo Kim, founding director of SFU's Global Institute of Agritech (GIA), signed collaborative research Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)  more PR

STOKE-ON-TRENT, England, June 25 (TNSjou) -- Staffordshire University issued the following news: * * * New study calls for rethink on alcohol policy Policymakers and drinkers are speaking different languages when it comes to alcohol consumption, according to new research * A new study by a team psychologists, linguists and policy experts from University of Staffordshire, University of Liverpool, Oxford Brookes University and London South Bank University reveals stark differences in the way  more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, June 24 -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: * * * New medicine reactor to reduce waste With a new reactor design, Lundbeck is moving towards more robust medicine production with less waste. By Magnus Stenaa Jensen Fill, mix, react, empty, clean, repeat. This is how the pharmaceutical industry has been producing for centuries--including at Lundbeck's plant in Lumsas, Denmark, where active pharmaceutical ingredients (the substances that  more PR

MUNICH, Germany, June 24 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * QUICK3 mission to explore future secure communication technology Quantum satellite launched into space * The QUICK3 nano satellite will test components for future quantum satellite systems. The goal is to enable rapid and secure communication using quantum technology. Developed by a research consortium led by TUM professor Tobias Vogl, the satellite was launched into orbit on Monday, June 23, wit more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, June 25 -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * University experts help unlock the Secrets of the Sea Our academics have contributed to a new series by the BBC and The Conversation that showcases local stories with global significance By Alan Williams Researchers from the University of Plymouth have contributed to a new collaboration between The Conversation and BBC South West. Secrets of the Sea aims to showcase local stories with global significa more PR

BOCHUM, Germany, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University in Bochum issued the following news release: * * * Cats Prefer to Sleep on Their Left Side For animals, sleeping on their left side is not about comfort. It is a survival strategy. Cats prefer to sleep on their left side. This is the conclusion drawn by an international research team that analyzed several hundred YouTube videos of sleeping cats. The researchers see this bias as an evolutionary advantage because it favors hunting and escape  more PR

BOCHUM, Germany, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University in Bochum issued the following news release: * * * Semantic Watermarks for AI Image Recognition Can Be Easily Manipulated Watermarks are supposed to help decide whether an image is genuine or not. But the technology can be easily tricked. * Images generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) are often almost indistinguishable from real images to the human eye. Watermarks - visible or invisible markers embedded in image files - may be the key  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 24 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * University-led WMHTIA realises ~pound sterling50m in private co-investment following initial government grant West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) exceeds Innovation Accelerator programme targets as private co-investment triples initial investment. * The West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) - which is led by the University of Birmingham - has realised nearl more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Widespread antibiotic resistance found in bacteria isolated from preterm infants New study finds antibiotic resistant Staphylococcus haemolyticus bacteria are common in premature babies. Babies born earlier than 37 weeks gestation are at high risk of infection and are often treated with many different antibiotics in the early weeks of their lives. It's important that clinicians understand w more PR

BRISTOL, England, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * 'Good' fats and inflammation: more complex than first thought Omega-3 fatty acids, popularly believed to reduce inflammation in the body, appear to increase certain inflammatory markers, researchers have found. Dr Daisy Crick looked at the role of omega-3 and omega-6 in the body as part of her PhD studies at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Integrative Epidemiology Unit at the Universit more PR

NORWICH, England, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * Mental Health Bill could strip safeguards from people with autism and learning disabilities, experts warn A group of leading mental health professionals and carers have voiced serious concerns over proposed reforms to the Mental Health Act, currently being discussed in parliament. The changes aim to restrict the use of compulsory hospital detention for people with autism and learning disabili more PR

EXETER, England, June 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * Deep-sea mining could harm remote ocean ecosystems By Alex Morrison Deep-sea mining in a remote part of the Pacific Ocean could harm ocean life including whales and dolphins, new research shows. The Clarion Clipperton Zone (CCZ) of the Eastern Pacific is a vast area of deep ocean and seamounts. A Canadian firm - The Metals Company - is planning to explore parts of the CCZ for polymetallic nodule more PR

EXETER, England, June 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * Killer whales make seaweed 'tools' to scratch each other's backs By Alex Morrison Killer whales have been seen detaching lengths of seaweed and using them to massage each other - the first evidence of tool-making by marine mammals. The whales bite off the end of a kelp stalk, position it between themselves and a partner, and roll the kelp between their bodies for prolonged periods. Scientists s more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, June 24 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * Launch of new Total-Body PET scanner extends UK's world-class imaging platform to Scotland Scotland's first Total-Body PET scanner is now operational at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, benefitting patients locally and nationally, and helping to speed up diagnosis, treatment and clinical trials across the UK. The 'game-changing' scanner is co-managed by the University of Glasgow and the University of Ed more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Cooking for the craft: New study reveals how prehistoric people extracted animal teeth to produce ornaments By Aija Macane A pioneering study in experimental archaeology has revealed the techniques used by prehistoric communities in north-eastern Europe to extract animal teeth for crafting personal ornaments--offering fresh insights into the daily lives and cultural practices of Stone A more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, June 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * The language of alcohol: New study calls for policy rethink Policymakers and drinkers are speaking different languages when it comes to alcohol consumption, according to new research. A new study by a team psychologists, linguists and policy experts from University of Staffordshire, University of Liverpool, Oxford Brookes University and London South Bank University reveals stark diffe more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, June 24 (TNSrep) -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * New UK report sees patients and professionals call for more inclusive, accessible medicines research and care A major new report into the lifecycle of medicines in the UK is published today (23 June 2025), which offers fresh insight into how medicines can better meet the needs of the people who develop, prescribe, and take them. Better Medicines: Public and Professional Views on the L more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, June 24 (TNSrpt) -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Seven in 10 renters worried about asking for repairs: report New research has shed light on the experience of renters in Australia. * Almost seven in 10 people who rent privately are concerned requesting repairs could result in a rent increase, according to research by the ACOSS-UNSW Sydney-led Poverty and Inequality Partnership, National Shelter and the National Association of Renter O more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 24 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * University of Nottingham partners with E.ON to combat fuel poverty through technology A new partnership between the University of Nottingham's City as Lab - a research-led lab connecting digital research with businesses, policymakers and communities in Nottingham - and the British energy company E.ON, is bringing the fight against fuel poverty into the digital age, with a futuristic model of  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * New guidance will help treat inflammatory bowel disease, better, quicker and more accurately New guidelines published today, developed and led by experts at the University of Nottingham, will help clinicians to better treat the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) more accurately and more quickly. The newly updated guidelines for IBD are now available, providing a comprehens more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 24 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * More course variety will prevent fall in mathematics degrees, according to new research Experts at the University of Nottingham have mapped the mathematics degrees of England and Wales to establish there is variety between programmes. However, they found there is less variety available to students with lower A-level grades and the number of new starters for these degrees has fallen.  more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Genetic cause for rare development disorder found University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka has led international research uncovering a new genetic cause for a rare developmental disorder that profoundly impacts brain growth and function in children. The findings, recently published in the prestigious American Journal of Human Genetics, pinpoint specific changes in a gene called CRNKL1 more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, June 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * University research paves the way for more personalised and effective brain tumour treatments Researchers in our Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence are leading studies into the development and treatment of meningioma By Alan Williams Researchers from the University of Plymouth have identified proteins which fuel the growth of the most common type of brain tumour, a discovery that could more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * Mapping the gaps: new global assessment reveals stark biases in ocean biodiversity data New research led by the University highlights how uneven our knowledge of ocean biodiversity really is * Despite decades of ocean exploration, humans still lack basic answers to one of the most fundamental ecological questions: where is marine life found, and why? A new study led by Dr Amelia Bridges and P more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, June 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * University of Portsmouth research helps inform UK parliamentary inquiry into PFAS chemicals Portsmouth research will play a key role in the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) inquiry into substances known as 'forever chemicals' * MPs will examine growing concerns of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), as part of a new inquiry which begins today (25 June). The Environmen more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Microplastics are everywhere - but our methods to track them are all over the place A new study reveals citizen science holds untapped potential in measuring microplastic pollution - but chaotic research methods may be clouding the global picture * A new study from the University of Portsmouth has highlighted the growing role of citizen science in tackling one of the planet's most pervasiv more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Nosey by nature: chimpanzees and children share a strong curiosity about the lives of others From playgrounds to primate sanctuaries, a new study suggests both chimpanzees and humans share a deep curiosity about the social world around them * Children and chimpanzees prefer watching social interactions over individuals alone * Some gave up treats just to watch social videos * Our curiosit more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Simple household water tests trigger major behaviour change that could reduce E.coli risk A new study shows that giving households simple, low-cost information about their drinking water quality can greatly increase the use of safe water practices in communities at risk of contamination * Large-scale study looked at the impact of low-cost water testing results in an area of Pakistan at high more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 24 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Dairy tech moves from the lab to industry Dairy products made using precision fermentation are a step closer with Australia's Food and Beverage Accelerator transferring new technology to an industry partner. A team, led by Professor Esteban Marcellin at The University of Queensland, has produced dairy proteins in FaBA's research bioreactors and Sydney-based company All G is scaling up the process to more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Protecting aquatic ecosystems by better understanding toxicity risk Queensland scientists have pioneered a new method to assess the long-term risks posed by toxicants such as insecticides in rivers and the ocean. The Temporal Response Surface (TRS) method developed by researchers at The University of Queensland can be applied to chemicals that exhibit cumulative or delayed toxicity, includi more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Strategies needed to support ethnically diverse patients with hearing loss Hearing clinics are not always identifying the language needs of ethnically diverse patients with hearing loss, creating a concerning impact on their quality of care, a University of Queensland-led study has found. Professor Piers Dawes, Director of UQ's Centre for Hearing Research led a project which identified 10 c more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Behind the headlines: the hidden toll on journalists during the pandemic era New research has revealed the trauma faced by journalists during the height of the pandemic, caused by exposure to online threats, disturbing information and disrupted work routines that exacerbated an industry already under pressure from the rise of social media and online news. Journalism and media e more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Cracking the code of early onset bowel cancer: the search for 10 key biomarkers Bowel cancer is no longer just a disease of the elderly. In Australia and around the world, there's been a concerning rise in bowel cancer cases among people under 50, and no one yet knows exactly why. Leading cancer researcher Professor Michael Samuel - from the Centre for Cancer Biology based at t more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Stress hormone in the womb alters early heart development, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease Exposure to high levels of the body's primary stress hormone - cortisol - in preterm fetuses can disrupt normal heart development, potentially increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease in later life. That's the finding from a new study led by the University of South Aust more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, June 25 (TNSrep) -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * AI could improve UK public services - but only with stronger oversight, experts warn Artificial intelligence could transform public services in the UK for the better - but it also risks damaging public trust if not introduced responsibly, experts have warned. A new report published by the universities of Southampton and Cambridge, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, has outlined the growin more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, June 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * Scientists detect deep Earth pulses beneath Africa Research led by Earth scientists at the University of Southampton has uncovered evidence of rhythmic surges of molten mantle rock rising from deep within the Earth beneath Africa. These pulses are gradually tearing the continent apart and forming a new ocean. The findings, published in Nature Geoscience , reveal that the Afar region in E more PR

GUILFORD, England, June 25 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Artificial intelligence set to streamline research for next-generation lithium-metal batteries An AI-driven public database that will streamline next-generation battery research and design is being developed by scientists at the University of Surrey. * With hundreds of papers on battery electrolytes published globally each week, the field is saturated with fragmented data, inconsistent reporting more PR

GUILFORD, England, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Cosmic signal from the very early universe will help astronomers detect the first stars Understanding how the Universe transitioned from darkness to light with the formation of the first stars and galaxies is a key turning point in its development known as the Cosmic Dawn. However, even the most powerful telescopes can't directly observe these earliest stars, so determining their propertie more PR

GUILFORD, England, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * A new framework for conducting GWAS using repeated measures data reveals insights into childhood BMI Researchers from the University of Surrey have developed an innovative framework to conduct Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) using repeated measures data, offering new insights into the genetic influences on changes in human traits over time. The study, published in Nature Communica more PR

GUILFORD, England, June 24 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Making devolution work: How strategic authorities can develop effective local economic plans The University of Surrey has partnered with the Institute for Government (IfG) to support newly created Mayoral Strategic Authorities (MSAs) to develop their local growth plans. The University's ambition is that the report can support local leaders in Surrey where the process of devolution is under more PR

HOBART, Australia, June 24 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * An emerging pest in Tasmanian berries Entomologists at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) are advising berry growers in the state to be aware of an emerging pest, the Bronze Leaf Beetle. Bronze Leaf Beetles (Diachus auratus) chew on leaves, flowers and fruits, causing poor fruit quality and reduced yields. TIA entomologist Dr Lynne Forster has warned the beetle can cause significant damage to  more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news: * * * New resource illuminates gene activity in African populations First-of-its-kind dataset helps us understand why people from genetic backgrounds may be more vulnerable to certain diseases. * The newly launched South African Blood Regulatory (SABR) dataset reveals how genetic variation influences blood traits and gene activity in African populations, providing crucial insights  more PR

UPPSALA, Sweden, June 24 (TNSjou) -- Uppsala University issued the following news release: * * * How babies are affected by their mother's age Giving birth to a child after 40 is becoming more and more common - but it can entail an increased risk to the child. A new study based on data from over 300,000 births in Sweden shows that children of older mothers are more often born prematurely or with complications, especially when the mother is 45 years of age or older. In large parts of the worl more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, June 24 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * From farmland to jungle: working together to measure and save biodiversity Researchers and local communities join forces Deep in the lush heart of Costa Rica, researchers are tackling a major question: how can we restore biodiversity and measure whether our efforts are actually working? This ambitious project is a collaboration between scientists, students, local residents and the two foundations Adopt R more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, June 24 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * New workgroup on 'funding the unfundable' for transformative research In response to the limitations of conventional research funding models--often competitive, rigid, and ill-suited for the kinds of transformative work needed to address today's complex challenges--a new initiative is underway. Led by Foundation We Are in close collaboration with Utrecht University and Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Ne more PR

LONDON, Canada, June 24 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Western researchers launch brain imaging platform with $2.9M boost from Brain Canada High-resolution images provide 'unprecedented detail' for study of brain structure, activity By Emily Leighton For decades, neuroscientists have faced a trade-off in studying the brain: zoom in for cellular detail, or zoom out to see the big picture. Now, a new platform at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is collapsing tha more PR

LANCASTER, England, June 24 (TNSrpt) -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Westminster launch for report into poor health of older people in the North of England A report co-authored by Lancaster University reveals that older people in the North of England are more likely to be poorer, less healthy, physically inactive, lonely and in poor housing. The report from the Northern Health Science Alliance entitled "Ageing in the North catalogues an "alarming" range of disadvanta more PR

LONDON, England, June 24 (TNSrep) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Women will receive home testing kits for cervical cancer, a move informed by Queen Mary research Queen Mary's research on self-sampling for cervical cancer was highly influential in the decision to offer home testing kits for cervical cancer screening, which has been announced today as part of the upcoming NHS 10 Year Plan. * Women and people with a cervix across England who are overdue for more PR