ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 1 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * 'The postcard craze' of historic Michigan: More than 60K postcards digitized at U-M Clements Library * Fourth of July celebrations captured in Royal Oak, Fenton, Lawton, more, from over a century ago The William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan has recently made available a digital database of real photo postcards from the David V. Tinder Collection of Michigan Photography. The 66 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 -- Adler University issued the following news: * * * Adler University expands IO program access with reduced credits, adding evening, weekend classes Adler University is expanding access to its Master of Arts and the Master of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (MAIOP | MIOP) programs by reducing completion requirements from 45 credits to 38 credits for incoming students in Fall 2025, then adding evening and weekend classes starting January 2026. The credit re more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, July 1 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * Appalachian Energy Summit exceeds 2025 goal with $2.37 billion in statewide avoided energy costs App State realizes over $90 million in avoided utility savings By J. Todd Coates BOONE, N.C. -- Appalachian State University and its University of North Carolina System peers, North Carolina community colleges and other state agencies have realized $2.37 billion in avoided energy costs over the last 22 more PR

WACO, Texas, July 2 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baptist World Alliance, Baylor University Establish Program at Truett Seminary Ceremonial signing of program agreement scheduled for July 10 during the Baptist World Congress in Brisbane, Australia By Lori Fogleman Ahead of the 23rd Baptist World Congress in Brisbane, Australia, July 7-12, the Baptist World Alliance and Baylor University announced today the establishment of a Baptist World Alliance Program, the first- more PR

EL PASO, Texas, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * Being an Adult Moth is No Picnic, UTEP Research Finds Adult moths are more vulnerable to predation than moths in the caterpillar stage * EL PASO, Texas (July 1, 2025) - Age is just a number, or is it? A new study by UTEP researchers shows that adult moths are more vulnerable to attack than when they are young. The recently published research in the journal Insects studied p more PR

BRUNSWICK, Maine, July 2 -- Bowdoin College issued the following news: * * * Shakespeare's Unique Approach to Science, Nature, and Religion Professor Aaron Kitch takes a fresh look at William Shakespeare in his latest book, tracing the influence of classical, medieval, and early modern science on the playwright. By Tom Porter Shakespeare maintained a wide-ranging interest in different forms of "natural philosophy," which combined what we now call science, philosophy, and religion. Drawing more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 1 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Breaking the silence: How Asian Americans cope with discrimination * Study abstract: Qualitative exploration of Asian Americans' coping with discrimination Asian Americans are often stereotyped as quiet, passive and conflict-avoidant--but a new University of Michigan study challenges that narrative. In a qualitative exploration of how Asian Americans cope with discrimination, U-M researchers found  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 1 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown University researchers discover how people gossip without getting caught * Cognitive neuroscientists at Brown University investigated one of humanity's favorite pastimes and discovered how people can spread gossip without the subject of that gossip finding out -- at least not right away.  In a study supported by a federal grant from the National Science Foundation, the researchers found that gossipi more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 2 (TNSrpt) -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute issued the following news: * * * Data Exchange Standard Enables Better Insider Incident Research and Practice Insiders perpetrate more than a third of data breaches, posing a significant cyber risk to organizations. While the field of insider risk management has grown, the difficulty of capturing and sharing information about insider incidents in a standardized way has hindered practitione more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 2 (TNSjou) -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Study Reveals That Internet Searches Can Hinder Creativity The internet has a vast amount of accumulated human knowledge, but a study finds that, in certain scenarios, "Googling" can get in the way of a good brainstorm session By Jason Bittel When asked to brainstorm new and creative uses for a common object, many people's first instinct may be to search online and see what ideas already more PR

NEW YORK, July 2 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * What Can an Animal That Lives Between Land and Water Teach Us? Maria Antonietta Tosches is investigating newts, whose adaptability can teach us about our own brains. * Before she joined Columbia University in 2019, Maria Antonietta Tosches primarily researched turtles and lizards. But when she moved from the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research in Frankfurt, where she was a postdoctoral fellow, to New York, she deci more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 2 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * Compaction crisis: The unseen battle farmers face everyday The effects of soil compaction on crop growth are often overlooked, especially compared to many other soil health indicators. In New York State, Kitty' O Neil is determined to investigate its impacts on-farm. In recent years, scientists and farmers have paid increasing attention to the impacts of soil health o more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * Invasive Adirondack smallmouth bass evolve to counter control efforts By Krishna Ramanujan Decades of efforts to eradicate invasive smallmouth bass from a midsized Adirondack lake have led to a surprising result: The bass rapidly evolved to grow faster and invest more in early reproduction, leading to an even larger population of smaller fish. A study publish more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The Cornell University Industrial and Labor Relations School issued the following news: * * * Why quitting a job you used to love is OK By Tonya Engst People who are passionate about their work, but then become less engaged in it, may stay at the job due to an exaggerated fear that others will judge them harshly for quitting. But new research out of the ILR School reveals that others actually see the benefit of quitting a job because it may free up time t more PR

NEW YORK, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release: * * * Forecasting how abortion bans affect maternal mortality and morbidity Three years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the constitutional right to abortion care established by Roe v. Wade in 1973, leaving abortion access decisions to the states. To date, 13 states have a complete abortion ban and seven ban abortion at or before 18 weeks' more PR

NEW YORK, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release: * * * Online grocery program bridges food gap in rural Mississippi An article by PhD student Ivonne Quiroz and colleagues assesses an online grocery ordering service implemented in rural Mississippi, where food insecurity and poor health outcomes are prevalent. The Grocery Online Ordering Distribution Service (GOODS) program was launched in Sunf more PR

DARTMOUTH, New Hampshire, July 1 -- The Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Dartmouth Cancer Center's Federal Comprehensive Cancer Center Designation Renewed Through 2029 Dartmouth Cancer Center was recently re-designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). A division of the National Institutes of Health, NCI bestows the Comprehensive Cancer Center designation to less than 60 of the 3,500 cancer centers nationwide.  more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, July 2 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * School of Arts and Sciences Takes Shape The school is already sparking new collaborations between staff and faculty. * Dartmouth's newest school enters its first phase of implementation this summer. Three divisions--the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the newly envisioned Division of Undergraduate Education, and the Division of Undergraduate Student Affairs--merged organizationally on July 1 to serve as the  more PR

DARTMOUTH, New Hampshire, July 2 -- The Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Dartmouth Researchers Developing App to Help Emergency Medical First Responders Manage Stress By Timothy Dean Innovative research led by a team of investigators from Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medine--in collaboration with national and local organizations across the U.S.--is showing promise for the development of a digital health app designed to help emergency medical servic more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 1 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Displays, imaging and sensing: New blue fluorophore breaks efficiency records in both solids and solutions * Reaching 98% efficiency in a solid state and 94% in solution, the small fluorescent molecule's design could cut down development time and cost for future applications Study: Elucidating the molecular structural origin of efficient emission across solid and solution phases of single benzene fl more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Early brain and child development study data now available * The first wave of data Penn State's HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) study is now available to researchers interested in addressing a wide-range of questions, including how environments and substances impact infant and child development.  In 2021, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, part of the National Institutes o more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 1 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * PhD Student Improving End-of-Life, Chronic Disease Care Alex Soltoff's research centers on a fundamental question: How can we deliver care more equitably, compassionately, and in ways that best serve patient needs? While working as a clinical research coordinator at Massachusetts General Hospital, Soltoff helped on a project developing palliative care services (care for peop more PR

URBANA, Illinois, July 1 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news: * * * Energy efficiency technical assistance unit moves to U of I System offices The University of Illinois System's Office of the Vice President of Economic Development and Innovation announced today the transfer of EnergySense Resilience Center to provide better alignment with the unit's mission and goals. EnergySense was formerly known as Smart Energy Design Assistance Center and was housed in the depa more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 1 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Faculty at Brown earn prominent awards, distinctions in Spring 2025 * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Over the course of the Spring 2025 semester, Brown University faculty members were honored with a wide variety of awards, appointments and accolades for outstanding research, teaching, service and leadership. The scholars, whose fields range from computer science to music to medicine to history, earn more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 1 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Fear, trust and other human factors are vital yet overlooked piece of solar geoengineering research * Study: Models and scenarios for solar radiation modification need to include human perceptions of risk (DOI: 10.1088/2752-5295/addd42) Human perceptions hold the key to the future of solar geoengineering and other approaches to cool our warming planet. A new study from the University of Michigan ur more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, July 1 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * From workforce to health care, new funding for UGA faculty to address rural issues The University of Georgia's Rural Engagement Workshop for Academic Faculty has awarded a series of seed grants to help faculty address challenges in rural Georgia ranging from veterinary practices to telehealth clinics and early childhood care. The 2025 seed grants range from $5,000 to $10,000 and will support faculty from a w more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 2 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU archaeologists find preservation of cultural heritage sites plays key role in coastal community resilience By Carly Nelson Florida State University researchers say the best way to protect coastal landscapes from extreme weather and rising seas is to manage natural and cultural resources together. In a new study, FSU archaeologists Jayur Madhusudan Mehta and Mark D. McCoy in the Department of Ant more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 2 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU unveils new master's degree track in computational linguistics for Fall 2025 By McKenzie Harris This August, Florida State University's College of Arts and Sciences will welcome its first cohort of students into a new interdisciplinary master's degree track that will prepare them to enter a growing job market spanning industries including government, technology, health care, business, education and more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 1 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * George Mason is part of Northern Virginia's first innovation district, launched with transformational grant from GO Virginia By Katie Maney Thanks to a major investment from GO Virginia, Northern Virginia's first Innovation District is taking shape, laying the groundwork for growth in high-tech industry sectors like life sciences, aerospace, defense, and semiconductors. Governor Glenn Youngkin anno more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 2 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * Using virtual reality to prevent falls in older adults By Elizabeth Gillooly Annually, one in four senior citizens seek emergency care from a fall-related injury. Traditionally, conventional physical therapy rehabilitation approaches have been used to help prevent falls, which are often the result of poor balance. However, many in the physical therapy field now view immersive virtual reality (VR) t more PR

STATESBORO, Georgia, July 1 (TNSrep) -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Southern researchers survey flood-stricken area of Bangladesh Cox's Bazar is a bustling tourist destination located on the southeastern coast of Bangladesh. It's home to more than 3 million people living along the longest naturally occurring sea beach in the world, extending into the Bay of Bengal. But during the monsoon season, the area is prone to flooding and frequent lands more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 2 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Georgia Tech Launches Two New Interdisciplinary Research Institutes By uniting experts across disciplines, Georgia Tech is positioning itself at the forefront of neuroscience and space research. * Georgia Tech has launched two new Interdisciplinary Research Institutes (IRIs): The Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society (INNS) and the Space Research Institute (SRI). The new in more PR

GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news: * * * Faculty, alumni contributors publish 12 major works in 2024-2025 Gettysburg College faculty contribute to their fields of study with the publication of books that demonstrate their passion for research and involve scholarly collaborations with Gettysburg alumni. During the 2024-2025 academic year, Gettysburg College professors showcased their commitment to advancing knowledge in their respective areas of  more PR

GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news: * * * NIH grant supports triazine lipids research this summer Recently, Gettysburg College received a $365,616 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support Chemistry Prof. Timothy Funk '00 and his three-year research project synthesizing and studying the behavior of ionizable triazine lipids for RNA delivery. The NIH grant will fund equipment, supplies, travel, and summer wages for Funk and Gett more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, July 2 -- Hampton University issued the following news: * * * Hampton University Scientist Cracks Billion-Dollar Crop Mystery, Discovers Game-Changing Soybean Genes HAMPTON, Va. (July 1, 2025)-- Hampton University is turning heads in the global agriculture scene, thanks to a high-impact discovery by Dr. Naoufal Lakhssassi, plant geneticist and professor in the Department of Biological Sciences. In a landmark study published in Nature Communications Biology (2025), Dr. Lakh more PR

BUFFALO, New York, July 2 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * How can AI be more energy efficient? UB researchers look to human brain for inspiration Neuromorphic computing, which mimics architecture of brain, could support growing energy demands of AI By Tom Dinki BUFFALO, N.Y. -- It's estimated it can take an AI model over 6,000 joules of energy to generate a single text response. By comparison, your brain needs just 20 jo more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * How mosquito control could exacerbate public health disparities * Special districts established to control mosquitos in parts of Florida claim significantly more funding and expertise than county-run programs, a new analysis finds a new analysis co-authored by a Cornell public health expert. But because special districts serve geographically limited and typically wealthier areas, they may also contribute to ine more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 1 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * How repetition helps art speak to us * Often when we listen to music, we just instinctually enjoy it. Sometimes, though, it's worth dissecting a song or other composition to figure out how it's built. Take the 1953 jazz standard "Satin Doll," written by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, whose subtle structure rewards a close listening. As it happens, MIT Professor Emeritus Samuel more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, July 1 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news: * * * Important funding for USF in final state budget Several high-priority initiatives and key projects for the University of South Florida will receive funding as part of the final state budget for fiscal year 2025-26 signed into law today by Gov. Ron DeSantis. "The support from the state will enable us to continue to prepare students for success in high-demand fields, solve  more PR

AMES, Iowa, July 2 (TNSjou) -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Invention improves 'gene gun,' targets efficiency gains in plant research AMES, Iowa - Plant scientists have used a standard "gene gun" since 1988 to genetically modify crops for better yield, nutrition, pest resistance and other valuable traits. That technology, which loads genetic materials on tiny particles and uses high pressure to shoot them into plant cells, has presented challenges to plant s more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 1 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Limited Submission Opportunity: 2025 Curing Kids Cancer Innovative Research Award * Applications due July 17 This is a joint competition for VU and VUMC investigators. All investigators should follow these instructions. Vanderbilt (VU + VUMC, collaboratively) may select one nominee for the Curing Kids Cancer Innovative Research Award. Overview The single nominee may apply in either the Collaborati more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 1 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Limited Submission Opportunity: The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research 2025 Endeavor Award * Applications due July 15 These instructions are for VU investigators. VUMC investigators should visit the OOR funding opportunity site. Vanderbilt University may submit up to two letters of intent to the Mark Foundation for Cancer Research 2025 Endeavor Award. Overview The Mark Foundation Endeavor Awards  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 2 (TNSjou) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * Have tattoos? New study shows people consistently misjudge your personality A new study led by Michigan State University provides insights into the personality perceptions surrounding tattooed individuals. As tattoos become more mainstream, this research sheds light on how specific tattoos are judged -- and shows how wrong those judgements can be. This study, published in the Journal of Rese more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 1 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MIT engineers develop electrochemical sensors for cheap, disposable diagnostics * Using an inexpensive electrode coated with DNA, MIT researchers have designed disposable diagnostics that could be adapted to detect a variety of diseases, including cancer or infectious diseases such as influenza and HIV. These electrochemical sensors make use of a DNA-chopping enzyme found in the C more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 1 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MIT Open Learning bootcamp supports effort to bring invention for long-term fentanyl recovery to market * Evan Kharasch, professor of anesthesiology and vice chair for innovation at Duke University, has developed two approaches that may aid in fentanyl addiction recovery. After attending MIT's Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Ventures Bootcamp, he's committed to bringing them to market more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 2 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * New Attack Can Make AI 'See' Whatever You Want Researchers have demonstrated a new way of attacking artificial intelligence computer vision systems, allowing them to control what the AI "sees." The research shows that the new technique, called RisingAttacK, is effective at manipulating all of the most widely used AI computer vision systems. At issue are so-called "adversarial  more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Natural sensors help in mapping out cells' own biology * Cornell researchers have found a new and potentially more accurate way to see what proteins are doing inside living cells -- using the cells' own components as built-in sensors. This approach could help scientists study how molecules associate inside cells, including in viruses, and how proteins misfold in diseases like cancer and neurodegeneration. The r more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 2 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Nebraska in the national news: June 2025 By Sean Hagewood University of Nebraska-Lincoln research on short-form video messaging and synthetic skins was featured in national media outlets in June. The stories were among 35-plus national news stories featuring Husker faculty, staff, students, centers and programs during the month. * A new study co-authored by Ciera Kirkpatrick, assistant professor of adve more PR

THIBODAUX, Louisiana, July 2 -- Nicholls State University issued the following news release: * * * Nicholls to Host International Summit on Environmental Concerns THIBODAUX, La. - Nicholls State University is set to host The Global Conversation, an international summit focused on environmental concerns. This free, hybrid event is open to the community and will be livestreamed by the United Nations and available to attend via Zoom or in person on Nicholls' campus in Powell Hall Room 208 on Jul more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 1 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU Agriculture partners with nonprofit to fight food insecurity * Media Contact: Alisa Gore | Office of Communications & Marketing, OSU Agriculture | 405-744-7115 | alisa.gore@okstate.edu Connections between grocery stores, local producers and consumers could help combat food insecurity in the state, according to Oklahoma State University researchers and Hunger Free Oklahoma, a nonprofit organizatio more PR

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, July 2 (TNSjou) -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona issued the following news: * * * In brief: Analysis of Anglo-Caribbean YouTuber vlogs reveals diverse motivations Shaheed Nick Mohammed, professor of communications at Penn State Altoona, published his work in the Journal of Latin American Communication Research * ALTOONA, Pa. -- A research paper by Shaheed Nick Mohammed, professor of communications at Penn State Altoona, has been published in the Journal of  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 2 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Space Force partnerships open new research, graduate opportunities Purdue Engineering collaborations drive new innovations and next-generation civilian, military workforce * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue University, already known as the Cradle of Astronauts, is now establishing itself among the academic leaders for the U.S. Space Force with research and initiatives pushing the newest military bran more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Can chemical manufacturing become more sustainable? * New research into unconventional chemical reactors could lead to more sustainable manufacturing processes for everything from plastics to pharmaceuticals, according to Ezra Clark, the Thomas K. Hepler Early Career Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering in the Penn State College of Engineering. Clark was selected to receive $60 more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Research from the University of Kansas suppresses coronavirus by targeting Mac1 A new study published in mBio details the vulnerability of coronaviruses to inhibitors of a small protein domain called Mac1, or the "macrodomain," found in all coronaviruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and MERS-CoV. The findings point toward potential antiviral therapies to combat future coronavirus pandemics and confirm the im more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, July 1 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * Rock garden and lab expanded at App State after Helene cleanup Now featuring 4 new boulders, the garden remains a key teaching tool for students By Brian Miller BOONE, N.C. -- Appalachian State University's Fred Webb Jr. Outdoor Lab and Rock Garden -- a resource for geology students, researchers and K-12 school groups -- has been fully restored after the damage it sustained from Hurricane Helene.  more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 2 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Herbal Mouthwash Targets Gum Germs While Letting Helpful Bacteria Flourish By Andrew Smith Mouthwashes have long bragged about killing 99.9% of germs in your mouth, but Rutgers Health researchers suggest this scorched-earth approach may harm oral health by eliminating beneficial bacteria along with the bad. A study in Frontiers in Oral Health from the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine found tha more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 2 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * A Telescope Collaboration Between Astrophysicists Offers an Unprecedented Opportunity for Discovery Billions of galaxies and insights into dark energy and dark matter may be uncovered, according to scientists from Rutgers and other universities By Kitta MacPherson Astrophysicists from Rutgers are teaming up with colleagues from two other research universities to make discoveries on a new, radically powe more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 1 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Setting the stage for the Watson School: 7 key moments in international and public affairs at Brown * A half century ago, the now-Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs was little more than an idea languishing in the bottom drawer of Brown University political scientist Newell Stultz's desk. But over time, his vision expanded into something concrete -- first the Council of International Studi more PR

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, July 2 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: * * * SFA's East Texas Research Center, The Sons of the Republic of Texas partner to preserve the area's role in Texas Revolution NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- Stephen F. Austin State University's East Texas Research Center recently received a $3,000 donation from The Sons of the Republic of Texas as part of the group's efforts to commemorate the role played by the Department of Nacogdoches in the Mexican stat more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, July 2 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU prof seeks to transform ag waste into 'holy grail of CO2 capture' By Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. - A researcher at Southern Illinois University Carbondale wants to use agricultural waste products to develop carbon materials specifically designed to trap carbon dioxide, and he has earned a prestigious Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowship to pursue the work with  more PR

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, July 2 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * South Dakota Mines Professor Uses AI to Study Disinfection Byproducts in Treated Drinking Water To keep drinking water safe, disinfectants like chlorine are essential--but they come with a hidden cost. When these chemicals react with natural organic matter, they can create harmful byproducts that end up in the treated drinking water. Now, backed by a five-year, $550,00 more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 1 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Spears Business announces 2025 Hall of Fame inductees * Media Contact: Stephen Howard | Director of Marketing & Communications | 405-744-4363 | stephen.howard@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University's Spears School of Business will induct Craig Boelte, Dr. Lee Manzer and Suzanne Wade into its Hall of Fame on Oct. 10 at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center. Established in 1964, the Spears Business Hal more PR

STANFORD, California, July 2 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Inhibiting enzyme could halt cell death in Parkinson's disease, study finds Stanford Medicine-led research in mice indicates that inhibiting the LRRK2 enzyme could stabilize patients with a type of Parkinson's disease. Editor's note: Neurons (blue) rooted in the substantia nigra provide dopamine (dark green dots) to striatal neurons (red). Stressed dopamine-secreting neurons (blue more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Student-designed technology bound for space station * What does it take to get a small student-built satellite to the International Space Station so it can be tested in orbit? Eight years. More than 120 undergraduates. Industry collaborators. And a lot of glue. This fall, Alpha CubeSat is scheduled to be rocketed to the ISS. It's not the only space-bound student experiment. Also launching to the ISS, in late  more PR

STONY BROOK, New York, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: * * * Study Provides New Insight to How Galaxies Evolve Discovery of inflowing molecular gases from outside the galaxy that help to form stars detailed in The Astrophysical Journal * STONY BROOK, NY, July 1, 2025 - A new result from the molecular gas survey in the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy M83 using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) Tele more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 2 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M Expert Featured In Documentary About The Health Benefits Of Nature Major new film is sponsored by REI and produced by Robert Redford's environmental philanthropy. * Jay Maddock, a professor in Texas A&M University's School of Public Health and the director of the Center for Health and Nature, will be featured in a documentary sponsored by outdoor gear giant REI about the benefits of spending ti more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 1 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Two CEAT alumni honored with OSU's highest awards for impact and achievement * Oklahoma State University has announced its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award and 2026 Hall of Fame honorees, and two standout alumni from the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology are among this year's celebrated individuals. Dr. Kenneth E. Case, a figure in industrial engineering whose influence spanned conti more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 1 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * U-M's Libo Shan recognized for outstanding contributions to the life sciences * U-M professor elected as one of four new European Molecular Biology Organization associate members in the US Libo Shan, professor of molecular, cellular, and developmental biology at the University of Michigan, was named an associate member of the European Molecular Biology Organization, which promotes excellence in the  more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Pair of malaria parasite proteins could lead to therapies UC Riverside-led team identifies essential gene regulators in deadly malaria parasite Author: Iqbal Pittalwala A University of California, Riverside-led team has made an advance in the basic understanding of Plasmodium falciparum, the parasite responsible for the deadliest form of human malaria, that could make nov more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Sugar, the hidden thermostat in plants Researchers finally uncover how plants sense heat during the day Author: Jules Bernstein For a decade, scientists have believed that plants sensed temperature mainly through specialized proteins, and mainly at night when the air is cool. New research suggests that during the day, another signal takes over. Sugar, produced in sunlight more PR

LA JOLLA, California, July 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * How Eyewitness Memory Can Serve Justice Q&A with John Wixted, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at UC San Diego By Inga Kiderra Eyewitness misidentifications have long been a source of wrongful convictions, casting doubt on the reliability of memory in the courtroom. But UC San Diego psychologist John Wixted says the story doesn't end there. His research shows that if memory is more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, July 2 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Curing the incurable: Alumni-founded biotech firm partners with global immunology company The research collaboration opens up treatment possibilities for diseases in areas like oncology, cardiometabolic disorders, and autoimmune conditions. By Christy Tall Alumni-founded and Santa Cruz-based biotech firm Unnatural Products (UNP) announced today that it is partnering with global more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, July 2 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Games promote preparedness and build community resilience to wildfire UC Santa Cruz game makers invite users to test their safety instincts before disaster strikes By Emily Cerf If a wildfire causes an evacuation, people are forced to leave quickly and make decisions under pressure about what to bring and what to leave behind. Households with multiple cars might want to pack int more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 2 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * The 33rd Annual Chandler Research Forum Summary * The Miller School of Medicine's Annual Chandler Research Forum honors James Ryan Chandler, Jr., M.D., who joined the University of Miami in 1957 to start the Division of Otolaryngology and establish its residency program. * The forum invited Miller School otolaryngology residents and fellows to present evidence-based research. * Foru more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 2 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Q and A with Cancer Psychology Expert Lara Traeger By Lauren Comander The Sylvester researcher, clinical psychologist and associate professor of psychology at the University of Miami helps her patients and their families navigate their post-diagnosis reality. A cancer diagnosis invariably leaves patients and their families with a long to-do list, from managing logistical concerns lik more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Proteins Important in Neural Communication Have Different Roles Than Previously Thought New knowledge of these protein functions will help researchers develop new drug targets for chronic pain, autism spectrum disorders, epilepsy, migraines, and other neurological conditions. * Cellular communication between neurons within our brain is complex and busy, much  more PR

BUFFALO, New York, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Oral biology professor wins global award for pioneering tooth enamel study Research reveals how targeting gene could help correct oral disorders, prevent craniofacial birth defects * BUFFALO, N.Y. -- University at Buffalo oral biologist Hyuk-Jae (Edward) Kwon recently published a study examining how the gene KMT2D (also known as MLL4) affects the developmen more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arizona Health Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Slower arm movements linked to greater fall risk for older adults A first-of-its-kind study could inform physical therapy protocols aimed at strengthening arms to prevent falls likely to cause hip fractures. Top takeaways: * Explosive arm movements help a person who is slipping regain balance and prevent a potentially catastrophic fall. * Older adults have slower arm accel more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * Cascading impacts of groundwater input to coral reefs Groundwater directly affects water chemistry in coral reefs and triggers a cascade of changes in the coastal ecosystem, according to a new study led by University of Hawaii at Manoa oceanographers. The researchers describe the effect as a "Goldilocks scenario"--too much groundwater has a negative impact, and when the input is "j more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Corporate victims of ransomware may make matters worse by paying attackers, study finds Around $1 billion gets paid by victims of ransomware attacks each year. But is payment the right strategy? "In the short run, paying the ransom is often the easiest way out. Yet by paying the ransom, you are encouraging hackers to come back, not just for you but for everyone else," said Debabrata Dey, the Davis  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 2 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * New center will address rural attorney shortage, support Nebraska children In a major step toward improving legal support for vulnerable children and families, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents recently approved the launch of the Nebraska Children's Justice and Legal Advocacy Center, a new initiative focused on addressing the shortage of qualified attorneys in rural communities across the state. more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 2 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * University of Utah Physicians Now Providing Care at the Emergency Department at Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake CommonSpirit Health is pleased to announce University of Utah Health emergency physicians are now providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients who visit the Emergency Department at Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake (HCS), effective July 1. This new opportunity for patient  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Q&A: With a rare tick-borne disease now in Virginia, what do you need to know? By Jane Kelly If you think you are seeing more ticks, you are not imagining things. With the growth of the deer population come more ticks, which can spread maladies like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. And now, a study has found a new and rare tick-borne illness has crossed Virginia's  more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Washington issued the following news release: * * * This puzzle game shows kids how they're smarter than AI While the current generation of artificial intelligence chatbots still flub basic facts, the systems answer with such confidence that they're often more persuasive than humans. Adults, even those such as lawyers with deep domain knowledge, still regularly fall for this. But spotting errors in text is especially difficult for chi more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wisconsin's School of Medicine and Public Health issued the following news: * * * No role for routine antibiotic use in patients admitted for COVID-19 A large cohort study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health provides the best evidence to date that routine antibiotic treatment for COVID-19 is unnecessary and potentially risky. COVID-19 patients ill enough to be hospitalized often receive an more PR

TAMPA, Florida, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Florida issued the following news: * * * USF-developed technology analyzes facial expressions to identify childhood PTSD By Cassidy Delamarter Diagnosing post-traumatic stress disorder in children can be notoriously difficult. Many, especially those with limited communication skills or emotional awareness, struggle to explain what they're feeling. Researchers at the University of South Florida are working to address those gaps and im more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, July 2 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following news: * * * USU Tackles Battlefield Brain Injuries with Future-Focused Solutions Experts at the Uniformed Services University are pioneering technologies and training to ensure service members with traumatic brain injuries can be treated on the future battlefield. By Vivian Mason Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most complex medical challenges faced on the battlefield. At the Uniformed Services more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 2 (TNSxrep) -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU UWLP Releases Research on Utah Women and Mental Health By Julene Reese Based on a 2025 WalletHub report, Utah is ranked the 4th happiest state in the nation, which suggests that Utahns are experiencing favorable mental health. The rankings also show that Utahns do not perform as well in the emotional and physical well-being category, however. Recent data finds that Utah holds the second-highest perce more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 2 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: * * * UT Trustees Hear Research and Enrollment Goals for UT Knoxville, Approve Zero Tuition Increase and New Programs The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees at its annual meeting heard from UT Knoxville Chancellor Donde Plowman and her leadership team, who presented a vision for research and enrollment growth at the flagship university that includes targeted faculty hiring, place-based innovation dis more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Hormone may hold key to longer life, improved metabolic health FGF21 produced by fat cells lowers ceramides, which are linked to heart disease and diabetes, UTSW research shows * DALLAS - July 01, 2025 - Fat cells genetically altered to overproduce a hormone called FGF21 resulted in improved metabolic health and an extended lifespan in mice that were fed a high-fat  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 2 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * UVA Health researchers find HIV drugs treat diabetes-related eye condition By Zeina Mohammed Nearly 7% of people living with diabetes develop diabetic macular edema, a serious eye condition that can lead to vision loss, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Treatment can be costly, with the injections currently used to treat the condition costing around $20,000 a year. But researchers fro more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Professor Publishes Study on Temperature's Impact on Energy Demand Tim Considine, a University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources professor of energy economics, recently contributed an article to the Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists. The journal is recognized as a premier publication covering the crucial intersection of human behavior and the natural enviro more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 1 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * VAMO proposes an alternative to architectural permanence * The International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia holds up a mirror to the industry -- not only reflecting current priorities and preoccupations, but also projecting an agenda for what might be possible. Curated by Carlo Ratti, MIT professor of practice of urban technologies and planning, this year's exhi more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, July 2 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Partners with ReUp to Help Adult Learners Finish Degrees MACOMB, IL - - Over 43 million American adults have some college education, but did not receive a credential, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Western Illinois University has been working to help those individuals, commonly referred to as stop-outs, through online programs and admissions campaigns and is n more PR