GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, June 27 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * AI Factory in Groningen | UG sees opportunities for collaboration The arrival of an AI Factory in Groningen is one step closer. The Dutch government has pledged Euros70 million, in addition to the Euros60 million previously allocated from the Nij Begun Economic Agenda. A final decision now depends on European funding and approval, which is expected later this year. The factory, planned for the more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, June 27 (TNSrep) -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * More than 20% of Europeans are exposed to harmful levels of noise pollution A total of 110 million people (more than 20% of Europeans) are exposed to harmful levels of transport noise, according to the report Environmental noise in Europe 2025 (https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/publications/environmental-noise-in-europe-2025/environmental-noise-in-europe-2025/@@download/file) of t more PR

BATHURST, Australia, June 27 -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news: * * * Charles Sturt scientist contributes to the UN expert panel on foodborne parasites A leading Charles Sturt University parasitology and food safety expert has contributed to a United Nations (UN) expert panel in Rome to review and update scientific advice on foodborne parasites. * A Charles Sturt University expert is contributing to UN global food safety knowledge, through science-based, collaborative more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, June 27 -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: * * * DTU project receives DKK 40 million grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation The Novo Nordisk Foundation has granted DKK 60 million to a DTU-led project that aims to investigate so-called heterogeneity in gas fermentation across different scales. By Freja E. Klippmann Professor Krist V. Gernaey, DTU Chemical Engineering, is leading the research project, together with Professor Jochen Fors more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, June 27 (TNSjou) -- Flinders University issued the following news: * * * Golden opportunity to reduce toxic waste A major discovery by an interdisciplinary team of experts in green chemistry, engineering and physics at Flinders University in Australia has found a safer and more sustainable approach to extract and recover gold from ore and electronic waste. The glistening gold-extraction technique, unveiled in the leading global journal Nature Sustainability, promises more PR

NEWPORT, England, June 27 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * Public's help sought to help tackle canine obesity 'epidemic' A long-running research project into the 'modern day epidemic' of canine obesity is asking members of the public to assess dogs' body condition. Body condition is a method used by veterinary professionals to assess canine body fat and help determine whether dogs are overweight, underweight or at an ideal weight for their build and breed. The r more PR

HEIDELBERG, Germany, June 27 (TNSjou) -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release: * * * CARMENES Data: Earth-like Planets Especially Common Around Low-mass Stars Studies of 15 M-stars offer new insights into the presence of exoplanets * According to the latest studies led by Heidelberg University astronomers, low-mass stars quite often host Earth-like planets. Data collected as part of the CARMENES project were the basis of this finding. By analyzing the data, an internation more PR

HOKKAIDO, Japan, June 27 (TNSjou) -- Hokkaido University issued the following news release: * * * Ancient squids dominated the ocean 100 million years ago A new fossil discovery technique reveals that squids originated and rapidly became abundant, diverse, and dominant in the oceans 100 million years ago, reshaping our understanding of ancient marine ecosystems. * Squids first appeared about 100 million years ago and quickly rose to become dominant predators in the ancient oceans, according more PR

LONDON, England, June 27 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * New pound sterling50m MRC Centre to develop brain stimulation device-based therapies By Helen Wilkes A new Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence (MRC CoRE) aims to develop brain stimulation devices. The MRC CoRE in Restorative Neural Dynamics will receive up to pound sterling50 million over 14 years. The centre team will investigate 'neural dynamics', the complex and changing patterns of ac more PR

LEEDS, England, June 27 -- Leeds Trinity University issued the following news: * * * New camera-less photographic research makes powerful claim about local environment An innovative camera-less photographic research project is using common weeds to spark conversations about human impact on our natural world. * The research, created by Liza Dracup, photographer and Senior Lecturer at Leeds Trinity University, imagines the impact of climate change on nettle, dandelion, creeping buttercup and  more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, June 27 (TNSjou) -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * New discovery remarkably improves immunotherapy in bladder cancer and beyond A new preclinical study unveils a more powerful and effective immunotherapy for bladder cancer and other solid tumours * BCG therapy--the gold standard treatment for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), where the cancer has not penetrated the muscle layer--is one of the earliest forms of cancer immunotherapy. Now more PR

EXETER, England, June 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * Neurodisability in children linked to increased vulnerability to 'school to prison pipeline' By Tom Seymour Children with special educational needs (SEN) are more likely to be excluded from school, which new studies have found to have a direct link to early criminal convictions. A research team from the University of Exeter has investigated the 'school to prison pipeline', finding SEN may be a pa more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, June 27 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Business students help power growth of green energy firm A student team from Northumbria University's Business Clinic is helping a pioneering renewable energy company to power its growth by capitalising on the emerging e-methanol market. Lhyfe is a producer and supplier of green hydrogen, which can be combined with carbon dioxide to make e-methanol - a low-carbon fuel used principally by  more PR

LONDON, England, June 27 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * British ash woodland is evolving resistance to ash dieback New research indicates that natural selection is working to combat ash dieback, a fungal disease that has devastated ash trees across Europe. * Scientists at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Queen Mary University of London have discovered that a new generation of ash trees, growing naturally in woodland, is showing greater resista more PR

LONDON, England, June 27 -- SOAS, University of London issued the following news: * * * Scholar's book on the depletion of care wins 'bestbook' prize Professor Shirin Rai's book 'Depletion: the human costs of caring' was awarded the Susan Strange Best Book prize at the 2025 BISA (British International Studies Association). 'Depletion' provides a deep study into the human cost and realities of care work, and how they vary across the boundaries of class, race, and gender - not only in the UK b more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, June 27 -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: * * * DKK 40 million grant for research in materials science The Novo Nordisk Foundation has granted DKK 40 million to four partners at DTU for research in materials science aimed at making solar cells thinner, cheaper, and more efficient. By Freja E. Klippmann Associate Professor Mikkel N. Schmidt, DTU Compute, leads the research project that aims to make solar cells more efficient over the  more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, June 27 -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: * * * Research helps shape Novo Nordisk's future factory Explosive growth at pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk means that the company's production is constantly adapting. PhD students are looking at how production can be geared for the future. By Sari Vegendal We know far more about individual patient needs than just ten years ago, as medical science continues to make us smarter. And every ti more PR

MACAU, China, June 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Macau issued the following news release: * * * UM research team establishes biobank of living tumour tissues to support personalised treatment and research A research team led by Chuxia Deng, chair professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at the University of Macau (UM), has established a biobank of living tumour tissues in collaboration with Kiang Wu Hospital. Standardised cryopreservation technique is used to freeze tumour tissue  more PR

KOLN, Germany, June 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * How mitochondrial energy metabolism is controlled A University of Cologne research team has identified the protein AIFM1 as a central coordinator of cellular energy production. More research on this protein's role can also contribute to a better understanding of various diseases caused by mitochondrial dysfunction A collaborative study from the University of Cologne has uncovered how a key m more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 27 -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news: * * * Here are the flowers that both bees and humans like best Botanists from the University of Copenhagen and the UK set out to find the best flower combinations for bees and hoverflies. The results make it easier for garden owners and municipalities, among others, to plant the perfect pantries for insects, which also delight the human eye. * Flower strips, seed mixtures, and wild by design. We want to more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news: * * * When politicians gain power, their language becomes garbled New research shows that politicians speak less intelligibly when in government - losing voters can be the consequence. * It's well known that governing parties often lose voters over time - the so-called cost of governing. But a new study from Frederik Hjorth, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Copenhag more PR

EXETER, England, June 27 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * Major UK firms on course for 'disorderly' green transition Major UK companies are making progress on cutting greenhouse gas emissions - but a steep change is needed to meet international climate goals, according to a new report. Experts from the University of Exeter and J O Hambro Capital Management have jointly developed a new probabilistic forecasting model, Horizon, which is used to project emis more PR

EXETER, England, June 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * Research shows early patient feedback can predict asthma treatment success By Amani Gardner A group of South West-based researchers have shown that early improvements in asthma symptoms can help predict how effective treatment will be in the future. Experts at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, the University of Plymouth, and the University of Exeter used national data to more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, June 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * 'Right size, right place' approach required for climate adaptation plans The outcomes of a new study on the extent of future flooding caused by climate change along the Clyde Estuary could help coastal cities around the world better defend themselves against rising tides and extreme weather. Sophisticated computer modelling of the Clyde by researchers at the University of Glasgow suggests that u more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 27 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Funding for new Mathematics and AI course as part of 'Maths Degrees for the Future' programme The University of Nottingham is one of five universities to share a pound sterling2.5 million pot to create 'next-gen' degree designs that connect foundational mathematics to key applications in an increasingly AI and data driven world. The Maths Degrees for the Future programme, launched by the Cam more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 27 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Scientists win award for portable brain imaging breakthrough Two University of Nottingham physicists have received a prestigious award for their groundbreaking research into the development of a portable brain-imaging system. Holly Schofield, PhD student at the University of Nottingham's School of Physics, and scientific researcher at University spin-out Cerca Magnetics Ltd, and Ryan Hill, s more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, June 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * Tiny ocean migrants play a massive role in Southern Ocean carbon storage Dr Katrin Schmidt is among the authors of a study which reveals for the first time that zooplankton migration contributes significantly to carbon sequestration * A groundbreaking study has revealed that small but mighty zooplankton--including copepods, krill, and salps--are key players in the Southern Ocean's ability to a more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, June 27 -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Beyond the big leagues: Concussion care in community sports As sport-related concussions continue to spark global concern, researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) are turning their attention to a largely overlooked group - non-professional athletes - calling for more rigorous return-to-play assessments to protect everyday players. In a new study (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm more PR

HOBART, Australia, June 27 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Liquid formulations set to transform antidepressant deprescribing in Australia A team of Tasmanian pharmacists are leading a transformation in antidepressant deprescribing by developing easy-to- prepare, cost-effective oral liquid formulations for eleven of Australia's most prescribed antidepressants. These formulations will enable both community and compounding pharmacists to support their communities  more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 27 -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news: * * * Investigating fungi and what makes them dangerous A Wellcome award for first-of-its-kind fungal research in Africa may unlock the origins of human infection. * When Dr Serisha Naicker's findings in her PhD showed an unexpected cluster of clinical Cryptococcus isolates in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and Gauteng provinces, she couldn't have known that such data would one day spark an award-win more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 27 -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news: * * * Research Chair leads Africa's 21st century therapeutic revolution Development of drug delivery systems focused on targeted therapy, nanomedicine, and regenerative medicine. * For patients living with complex illnesses such as cancer, HIV, TB, neurological disorders, neurotrauma, or other infectious diseases, the way medicine is delivered to the body can be just as important as the med more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, June 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Ancient skeletons reveal the world's first city Catalhoyuk was female-centred UOW scientist helps decode 9,000-year-old genomes to understand gender dynamics, burial practices of ancient society * A new study has shined a light on the burial practices and gender dynamics of the Middle East approximately 9,000 years ago, after researchers extracted the ancient genomes of more than more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, June 27 (TNSrpt) -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * New CKN Report: The International Law of the Sea and South China Sea Disputes Prof. Alex Oude Elferink and Dr. Lan Nguyen have written a new CKN Report on The International Law of the Sea and South China Sea Disputes. * The development of the law of the sea in the second half of the 20th century - and in particular the extension of coastal State jurisdiction beyond the territorial sea through t more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, June 27 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Ingrid Robeyns and Thijn Brummelkamp receive Stevin and Spinoza prizes NWO award for two Utrecht researchers Two Utrecht researchers have received prestigious scientific awards from NWO. Political philosopher and ethicist Ingrid Robeyns has been awarded the Stevin Prize, and geneticist Thijn Brummelkamp has received the Spinoza Prize. The Stevin and Spinoza Prizes are often referred to as the "Dutch Nobe more PR