FLINT, Michigan, June 26 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: * * * Amazon Web Services provides UM-Flint students with university-first cloud computing certification By Jeffrey Jones Students at the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology can now receive certification from Amazon Web Services by completing a popular cloud computing course. This marks the first time CIT has integrated an AWS certification into its curriculum, highlighting a more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, June 26 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Applied Intelligence: How Bryant is leading higher ed's AI revolution By Stephen Kostrzewa An electric crackle cuts through the air at Bryant University's 2025 AI Summit, where more than 70 members of Bryant's faculty, staff, and leadership detail, discuss, and debate the most pressing issue in the classroom and the modern world: The rise of artificial intelligence. Working together in small groups and  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 25 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * The Medical Minute: Irregular periods, weight gain, facial hair? It could be PCOS * HERSHEY, Pa. -- When Sushrutha Sridhar, endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism fellow at Penn State College of Medicine, began noticing irregular menstrual cycles, annoying facial hair and weight gain while in medical school in 2018, she knew something was off. She was 27 and hoped to start a family once h more PR

WACO, Texas, June 26 (TNSjou) -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor prof's 'Digital Dementia' research draws international attention You may have heard friends or family members lament the ubiquity of technology, or bemoan that the ways it changes our interactions with the world could lead to "brain rot" or something similar. (Maybe you've even said that yourself). Dr. Michael Scullin, an associate professor of psychology and neuroscience at Baylor, set out to see if s more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 26 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Baylor recognizes faculty excellence in research with DeBakey Awards Six Baylor College of Medicine faculty were honored this year with the Michael E. DeBakey M.D. Award for Excellence in Research for their outstanding published scientific contributions to clinical and basic science research over a three-year period. The 2025 recipients of the DeBakey Research Awards were Dr. Alastair Thompson, Dr. Ann more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, June 25 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Alum leads 'upcycle' company offering new life for batteries Balki Iyer, MS '00, SD '19, is driven by a clean-energy mission By Katie Liu When discussing his nearly 20 years spent riding the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, Balki Iyer, MS '00, SD '19, likes to joke that each one of them has been 300 days of agony and 60 days of mediocrity. Then, after all that, five days of euphoria. "Of course, those more PR

BUFFALO, New York, June 26 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * New book by UB researcher turns urban sociology on its head BUFFALO, N.Y. - Even in retirement, Mark Gottdiener, PhD, professor emeritus of sociology in the University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences, is recognized as one of the nation's leading urban sociologists. His work at the intersection of cultural issues and social problems was the foundation for the more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 25 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown scientist to Congress: Quantum science investments will boost economy, protect national security * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- As the dawn of the quantum computing age nears, Brown University scientist Brenda Rubenstein urged members of Congress to support the American economy and national security by investing in quantum science research at the nation's universities. "Critical to realiz more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 26 -- Butler University issued the following news: * * * Butler University Launching Institute for Sports & Entertainment to Support Indy's Growing Sports Ecosystem By Mark Apple As Indianapolis accelerates its bold pursuit to become the global capital of sports and entertainment, Butler University is launching the Butler Institute for Sports & Entertainment (BISE), a transformative initiative that unites academic excellence, industry innovation, and hands-on expe more PR

NEW YORK, June 26 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * African Societies Survived Climate Shifts for Millennia by Diversifying How They Lived New research sheds light on how communities adapted to past climate change, offering lessons for current and future challenges. By Rebecca Fowler Livelihood diversity wasn't just a feature of ancient African societies--it was key to survival. New research covering millennia of African his more PR

NEW YORK, June 26 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * The Links Between Individual Moral Action and Collective Political Life A new book offers a framework for unifying the two spheres. * What is the relationship between the ethical transformation of the self and the political transformation of the world? The Care of the Self and the Care of the Other by Daniel Louis Wyche, a senior scholar at the Law School's Columbia Center for Contemporary Critical Thought, explores t more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 26 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * Lasers match common herbicides at zapping East Coast weeds By Krishna Ramanujan Shooting lasers at foes is the stuff of science fiction, but now, a few farmers are fighting one of their greatest nemeses with a new technology - laser weeders. Commercial laser weeders are large machines that pass over crop rows and take photos. A deep learning computer program analyzes more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 26 (TNSjou) -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * To slow global warming, bury wood debris By Caitlin Hayes Taking carbon out of the atmosphere is essential for slowing global warming - and a team of researchers has estimated "huge" potential for carbon capture using a method that's low-tech, sustainable and relatively simple: burying wood, especially the debris from managed forests. In the study, published more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 25 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * How a COVID study uncovered the research 'pivot penalty' * In 2020, Yian Yin teamed up with economists at Northwestern University to look at the impact of researchers who had shifted their focus to study the COVID pandemic. He saw that these researchers faced a "pivot penalty" - their COVID-related work received less attention than previous contributions in their old field - and the greater the pivot, the worse  more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 25 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Lasers match common herbicides at zapping East Coast weeds * Shooting lasers at foes is the stuff of science fiction, but now, a few farmers are fighting one of their greatest nemeses with a new technology - laser weeders. Commercial laser weeders are large machines that pass over crop rows and take photos. A deep learning computer program analyzes the images to distinguish weeds from crops. Then, the lasers z more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 25 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * To slow global warming, bury wood debris * Taking carbon out of the atmosphere is essential for slowing global warming - and a team of researchers has estimated "huge" potential for carbon capture using a method that's low-tech, sustainable and relatively simple: burying wood, especially the debris from managed forests. In the study, published June 25 in Nature Geoscience, researchers found that burying the wo more PR

NEW YORK, June 26 (TNSjou) -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release: * * * Study identifies NYC workers most at-risk for dangerous summer heat A new study by doctoral student A. Michael Ierardi and Associate Professor Brian Pavilonis highlights the growing threat of extreme heat to New York City's workforce, identifying which occupations face the greatest risk of heat stress as climate change drives up temperatur more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, June 26 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * AI Helps Streamline Patient Portal Messages New tools lighten clinicians' workload by clarifying and organizing patient queries. * Besides scheduling doctor visits and keeping track of health records, hospital portals offer a way for patients to reach out to their providers with questions. And patients are using the online portals with increasing frequency--patient portal access has seen a 46% increase sin more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, June 26 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Translating Sanitation Solutions Across the World Since 2018, Duke has been a critical node in efforts to field test sanitation systems across the world for projects funded by the Gates Foundation. * Hungry rodents and bored children aren't typically obstacles faced when designing a complex system in a laboratory. But once that technology moves from a highly controlled environment more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 26 (TNSjou) -- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Study reveals more adults under 50 getting screened for colon cancer A new study led by Young-Rock Hong, PhD, MPH, researcher in the Cancer Prevention and Control Program at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, shows a significant increase in colorectal cancer screening rates among adults aged 45 to 49 following the 2021 guideline change by the U.S. Preventive Serv more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 25 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Experts available to discuss how federal funds protect lives and livelihoods in the Great Lakes region * Study: Investing in Great Lakes Science is critical for safety and prosperity (DOI: 10.1016/j.jglr.2025.102614) EXPERTS ADVISORY Federal investment in Great Lakes research doesn't just protect the waters' ecosystems, it bolsters safety and prosperity for the people who call the region home, acc more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 24 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * From the Lab: Brown engineers tackle brain injuries with innovative wearable technology * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Traumatic brain injuries are a pervasive yet elusive health problem, affecting millions worldwide. According to recent data, an estimated 2 million people experience a traumatic brain injury each year in the U.S. From kids and adults on playing fields, to soldiers and sailors on  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 26 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * College of Public Health students deliver cross-disciplinary research on national stage By Taylor Thomas The dissemination of research is pivotal to the advancement of public health. Beginning during their undergraduate career, students across George Mason University's College of Public Health are trained to hone their skills in conducting and presenting research. At this year's National Conferenc more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 26 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Georgia Tech Researchers Make an Elemental Discovery New Oxidation State for a Rare Earth Element Could Advance Quantum and Electronic Devices * A longstanding mystery of the periodic table involves a group of unique elements called lanthanides. Also known as rare earth elements, or REEs, these silvery-white metals are challenging to isolate, given their very similar chemical and physical prop more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 26 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Guac Is Extra, But Should It Be? Texas A&M Anthropologist Shows The Resilience Of Ancient Avocados Texas A&M anthropologist Dr. Heather B. Thakar uncovers the 11,000-year history of avocado domestication at El Gigante Rockshelter, revealing how ancient Hondurans shaped the evolution of this globally significant crop. By Jordan Fox Today's avocado industry, a multi-billion-dollar global enterpri more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, June 26 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU researchers providing key data for Kent County effort to manage deer population By Peg West On a warm spring night after dark, graduate student Brody Glei slowly guided his pickup -- equipped with a temporary flashing light on the roof and Grand Valley Biology Department signs on the doors -- through the City of Walker and then into the City of Grand Rapids. Those in the pickup would periodic more PR

URBANA, Illinois, June 26 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news: * * * Illini Angels-backed AI startup sends research to market in a flash When the FirstIgnite CEO and co-founder explains to prospective clients how his AI-powered platform condenses 30 hours of work into just three minutes, the reactions usually split into two camps. "Some say, 'That's amazing. Let's implement today,'" Chase Bonhag said. "Some find what we do terrifying. They say, 'I thought this was  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 26 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Scientists Advance Prospects for Permanently Putting AIDS Virus into Dormant State Using Gene Therapy Experiments with human immune system cells offer a glimpse into how researchers could eventually put HIV into a permanent, unharmful slumber * In a study of human immune cells infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say a molecule within HIV  more PR

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, June 26 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's Newest Midwest Campus Opens at Mercy Southeast After Cape Girardeau Mayor Stacy Kinder issued a proclamation that June 20 was "Physicians of Tomorrow Day," the first cohort of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) students at Mercy Southeast began their first clinical rotation year. Mercy Southeast hosted a blessing of the hands and more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Executive Branch prepares to Test 1974 Budget Law * WASHINGTON (June 25, 2025) - The Washington Post reported that the Trump administration "in both internal communications and interviews, more than two dozen current and former employees across multiple agencies said the administration appears to be readying to push the boundaries of the law meant to prevent the president from unilaterally o more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Supreme Court Eases Rapid Deportations * WASHINGTON (June 24, 2025) - The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to deport immigrants to countries where they are not citizens, reversing a lower court's order. A federal judge in Boston had previously ruled that such deportations could not proceed unless individuals were given proper notice and a fair opportunity to claim pro more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 25 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Merging AI and underwater photography to reveal hidden ocean worlds * In the Northeastern United States, the Gulf of Maine represents one of the most biologically diverse marine ecosystems on the planet -- home to whales, sharks, jellyfish, herring, plankton, and hundreds of other species. But even as this ecosystem supports rich biodiversity, it is undergoing rapid environmental c more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 26 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College Receives $5 Million Gift from Knight Foundation to Support Freedom Tower Centennial and Reopening Miami, FL (June 25, 2025) - Miami Dade College (MDC) proudly announces a landmark $5 million gift from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to support the restoration, revitalization and cultural programming of the National Historic Landmark Freedom Tower in celebration of its centennia more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, June 26 -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * Leading with Quantum Technology Miami University is advancing education in this transformative field By Susan Meikle Through an innovative partnership with Cleveland Clinic, Miami University is positioned to keep Ohio at the forefront of the quantum computing industry by establishing a quantum computing pipeline in the state that will attract, retain, and anchor quantum computing talent in Ohio. Recently, Miami laun more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, June 26 -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * Undergraduate research links weight discrimination to mental health issues among LGB individuals Research shows a need for improved mental healthcare approaches for weight-stigmatized LGB individuals By Lauren Smetzer Miami University Biology major and Pre-Medical Studies co-major Emily Martin '25 conducted research examining how weight discrimination affects LGB (lesbian, gay, and bisexual) individuals, specifically more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 24 -- Michigan State University College of Social Science issued the following news: * * * How can we make fewer mistakes? US Navy funds new study to find out. By Shelly DeJong A team of cognitive psychologists from the Michigan State University Department of Psychology have received a $860,000 grant from the Office of Naval Research to develop assessments for identifying people who are good at performing complex procedural tasks, even under challenging condition more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 25 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Molecular-level discovery about heart mechanisms could lead to new heart disease treatments * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- New findings by a team of molecular biologists at Brown University on the critical role of a protein called AIMP3 in heart function could inform new treatments for heart disease. In a study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research, the researchers showed that removing AI more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, June 26 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * MSU's President Keenum, Provost Shaw part of FAO panel today in Rome STARKVILLE, Miss.--Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum and Provost and Executive Vice President David Shaw today [June 25] emphasized the critical importance of global partnerships during a panel discussion hosted by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome, Italy. Broadcast as an internat more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 25 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Music, memory and the power of emotion: Rice study reveals how music influences what we remember * We all know music can bring old memories flooding back -- but can it help shape new ones? That's the question Rice graduate student Kayla Clark and adjunct assistant professor Stephanie Leal set out to explore. Their research, conducted at Rice and recently published in the Journal of Neuroscience, one of the  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 25 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Why The Sun Is So Good At Evaporating Water A new study is shedding light on why solar radiation is more effective than other forms of energy at causing water to evaporate. The key factor turns out to be the oscillating electric field inherent to sunlight itself. "It's well established that the sun is exceptionally good at causing water to evaporate - more efficient than heat more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 26 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * National attraction: FSU doubles number of National Academy members on faculty By Bill Wellock With recent hires in the College of Medicine and the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, Florida State University has doubled the number of its faculty who are members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, a prestigious organization that unites leading researchers from a more PR

PASADENA, California, June 25 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * New Hybrid Quantum-Classical Computing Approach Used to Study Chemical Systems * Caltech professor of chemistry Sandeep Sharma and colleagues from IBM and the RIKEN Center for Computational Science in Japan are giving us a glimpse of the future of computing. The team has used quantum computing in combination with classical distributed computing to attack a notably challenging problem in q more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 26 -- Johns Hopkins Medicine issued the following news release: * * * No More Pain: Breakthrough Sickle Cell Treatment from Johns Hopkins Offers Curative Potential Half-matched bone marrow transplant gave KeAndra Hickman hope for the future * Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited, lifelong and painful blood disorder in which red blood cells are shaped like crescents instead of discs, restricting blood flow and causing organ damage. According to the Centers for more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, June 26 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: * * * How robots are making first steps happen Imagine a future in which people with disabilities can walk on their own, thanks to robotic legs. A new project from Northern Arizona University is accelerating that future with an open-source robotic exoskeleton. Right now, developing these complex electromechanical systems is expensive and time-consuming, which likely stops a lot of research before it ever s more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 26 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Nursing students use art to explore psychiatric-mental health topics in innovative final project As part of a class project, students made art to explore complex mental health topics, turning classroom concepts into powerful visuals rooted in empathy and clinical understanding. By Caitlin Hanbury, School of Nursing Nursing students at Virginia Commonwealth University wrapped up their spring seme more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 25 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Outcomes of very preterm infants may vary across health systems * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Nearly one in every 10 infants in the United States is born preterm, or before 37 weeks of gestational age, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Infants born with very low birthweights -- under 3.3 pounds at birth -- are disproportionately very preterm -- 29-weeks gestation or more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 25 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Priority hiring consideration processes introduced for staff, NTL faculty at closing campuses * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Beginning July 1, Penn State will implement two new priority hiring consideration processes to support employees affected by the upcoming closures of seven Commonwealth Campuses following the spring semester of the 2026-27 academic year. These processes will apply to eli more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 25 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: The quest to halt neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Misplaced car keys, forgotten names and other lapses in memory are a normal part of life, especially as you age. However, more serious memory problems can be a sign of cognitive impairment or dementia like Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's is a form of neurodegenerative disease where ner more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 25 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * Southern Utah University supported $298 million in GDP, $513 million in output in Utah's Southwest Economic Region in 2023 Southern Utah University strengthens Utah and the Southwest Economic Region economies through high-quality education, institutional, student, and visitor spending, and broad societal benefits. A new report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy more PR

STONY BROOK, New York, June 26 (TNSjou) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: * * * Long-Term PTSD Symptoms in WTC Responders Bear Watching Stony Brook-led study of nearly 13,000 patients 20 years after 9/11, published in Nature Mental Health, reveals symptoms alter over time and non-professional responders most at-risk * STONY BROOK, NY, June 25, 2025 - A study of nearly 13,000 World Trade Center (WTC) responders and their symptoms  more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, June 26 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech awarded $1.3 million U.S. Department of Energy grant for groundbreaking chemistry research A three-year, $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy will help Tennessee Tech University radiochemistry students train to become the next generation of nuclear scientists while they participate in a groundbreaking research project. David Dan, associate professor of more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, June 26 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Research advances precision dairy care with AI-powered tools Paudyal drives innovation to support dairy farmers with data-driven tools to boost efficiency By Kay Ledbetter As the dairy industry increasingly adopts automation with the use of sensors and robotics, researchers at Texas A&M AgriLife are helping producers harness this more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, June 26 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * A season in decline -- diagnosing a failing crop AgriLife Extension supports growers, mitigates risks with new corn disease identification in the High Plains By Kay Ledbetter Glenn Carter of Armstrong County knew something was wrong. In 2023, his corn began browning seemingly overnight despite his irrigation efforts. A seasoned  more PR

MERCED, California, June 26 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced's Smart Farm Abuzz with Activity By Patty Guerra At UC Merced's biggest lab, students work from before sunrise to well after dusk. They are operating the university's Experimental Smart Farm, 40 acres of dirt and plants, research and experiments. They study everything from pollinators to hydroponics, but there are more than just academic endeavors happening: Students say they have p more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Sensitive Yet Tough Photonic Devices Are Now a Reality' By Liezel Labios Engineers at the University of California San Diego have achieved a long-sought milestone in photonics: creating tiny optical devices that are both highly sensitive and durable--two qualities that have long been considered fundamentally incompatible. This rare coexistence of sensitivity and durabilit more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 25 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * UCSF Leads Statewide Efforts to Improve Dementia Care, Diagnosis In recognition of brain health awareness month, UCSF Health is highlighting innovations to improve access and awareness related to brain health and dementia detection. * A critical step in meeting the needs of the growing aging population is early recognition of cognitive decline. In California, wome more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 25 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * UNC Study Shows Promise for Patients Who Struggle to Manage Type 2 Diabetes Co-led by UNC School of Medicine's John Buse, MD, PhD, researchers discover how treatment of hypercortisolism could improve glucose control and promote weight loss in diabetes. * One of the biggest struggles for people with type 2 diabetes is to manage blood glucose levels to the general targ more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 26 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Author follows Japanese bells under sea, around world in new book Why in Japanese Buddhist tradition does the Dragon King hoard bronze temple bells in his undersea palace? Where does the triangular relationship among dragons, bells and water come from, and how has it been portrayed and explained through the centuries? These are the questions that drove Sherry Fowler, a professor in the Kress Foundation De more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 25 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Q&A: What does a heat wave mean for your lungs and health? By Zeina Mohammed Charlottesville and much of Central Virginia were under an extreme heat warning Tuesday, with temperatures predicted to stay in the 90s and upper 80s for the remainder of the week. The region is part of a much larger heat wave sweeping the country, with similar warnings in effect from the Deep South to the Nort more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * UNM astronomers confirm new gas giant exoplanet with help from citizen scientists worldwide Astronomers from The University of New Mexico, along with U.S. and international researchers, have confirmed the existence of a new giant exoplanet, made possible through a collaboration with citizen scientists around the world. The discovery is detailed in a new paper published in The Astronomic more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 25 (TNSrpt) -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Survey Shows Broad Public Support for Environmental Action in Utah LOGAN, Utah -- Utahns broadly support environmental protections, according to initial findings from the 2025 Utah People and the Environment Poll, or UPEP. The poll from Utah State University's Community and Natural Resources Institute surveyed a random sample of residents across the state in late 2024 and early 2025 to determine attit more PR

DALLAS, Texas, June 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Cognitive impairment common after cardiogenic shock, study shows UTSW researchers followed shock survivors after hospital discharge and found high rates of cognitive impairment, suggesting need for screening, referrals to aid recovery * Many survivors of cardiogenic shock showed evidence of new cognitive impairment after leaving the hospital, according to a study l more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 25 (TNSjou) -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Tortoise and Hare: Research Offers Framework for Fast and Slow Responses to Climate Change Life on earth has always responded to change -- birds shift the timing of their migration, insect populations grow and shrink, plants evolve to deal with drought. But now, human-caused climate change is moving so quickly that only the fastest ecological responses are keeping up. Ecosystems are lagging behind in a way more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 25 (TNSjou) -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * Scientists Discover Unknown Organelle Inside Our Cells The discovery of an unknown organelle inside our cells could open the door to new treatments for devastating inherited diseases. The organelle, a type of specialized structure, has been dubbed a "hemifusome" by its discoverers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. This li more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 25 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus posted the following news: * * * UW professor emeritus who paved the way for at-home colon cancer testing and other screenings earns national recognition * Millions of Americans have completed the at-home Cologuard screening test for early signs of colon cancer. Among the first people to thank for the widely accessible, potentially life-saving tool is James Dahlberg. The University of Wisconsin-Madison professor emer more PR

CHESTERTOWN, Maryland, June 26 -- Washington College issued the following news: * * * Students Reveal a House's Underground Railroad History Undergraduate research wins federal recognition from the National Park Service. * The previously hidden Underground Railroad history of a 200-year-old house in Chestertown, Maryland, has been revealed by students and staff at the Washington College Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience. This spring, the National Park Service formally va more PR

PULLMAN, Washington, June 25 (TNSrpt) -- Washington State University issued the following news release: * * * Groundbreaking survey highlights LGBTQ+ attitudes and concerns across Washington June 25, 2025 By Shawn Vestal Most LGBTQ+ people said they have personally benefited from legal protections in Washington state and believe the state's supportive policy landscape has improved public attitudes toward the LGBTQ+ community, according to a survey led by a Washington State University resear more PR

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, June 25 (TNSprt) -- William and Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * New report details the health of the York Watershed System, urges community stewardship amid growing pressures By John Wallace The York River and Small Coastal Basin Roundtable (Roundtable) has released the State of the York Watershed System, a landmark publication that offers the most comprehensive assessment to date of environmental trends, threats and op more PR