CANBERRA, Australia, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The Australian National University issued the following news release: * * * Competitive work culture fuels imposter syndrome A competitive workplace culture can add to feelings of "imposter syndrome" amongst employees, according to a new study by an international team of researchers, including from The Australian National University (ANU). The study shows that people tend to feel like impostors more often when they work in an environment where they co more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Bee venom effects on vascular system demonstrated According to a UAB study in human cells and mice, apitoxin may be harmful to blood vessel cells, as it causes them to dilate less, even in small doses. However, it could also have medical applications in diseases in which veins and arteries do not function well. A study led by the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB) shows that bee more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * New genus and species of mole discovered at the Camp dels Ninots site A team of researchers from the UAB, the IPHES and the ICP has identified and described Vulcanoscaptor ninoti, a previously unknown genus and species of Pliocene mole, discovered at the Camp dels Ninots palaeontological site (Caldes de Malavella, Girona). The most complete Pliocene mole fossil ever found in Europe re more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, July 16 (TNSrpt) -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * The world experienced 37 conflict contexts in 2024, the highest number in the past decade The UAB School for a Culture of Peace (ECP) has published Alert! Report on Conflicts, Human Rights and Peacebuilding, a study that analyses the state of conflict and peacebuilding in the world in 2024. Among other findings, the yearbook reveals that 37 conflict contexts were accounted for, the hi more PR

LONDON, England, July 16 (TNSrep) -- The City University London Bayes Business School issued the following news: * * * M&A dealmakers upbeat on UK infrastructure and energy M&A activity around energy and infrastructure can boost UK growth, report suggests. By Chris Mahony Energy and infrastructure (E&I) M&A dealmakers have an upbeat view of the UK market, research by international law firm Taylor Wessing and Bayes Business School reveals. Coming just weeks after the UK Government published more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, July 16 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * FDA grants orphan drug designation to UAB-developed gene therapy for ALS The treatment, licensed to Klotho Neurosciences, is based on a technology developed at the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to a new gene therapy for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) developed at the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelo more PR

LEICESTER, England, July 16 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * From typewriters to TikTok - new museum exhibition showcases DMU research A research project which has helped to connect people with new digital technologies by tapping into the emotional power of nostalgia has gone on display at Leicester's New Walk Museum. Dr Josie Barnard has spent years working with community groups of all ages and backgrounds, taking the fear of the unknown from new apps and devices b more PR

HEIDELBERG, Germany, July 16 (TNSjou) -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release: * * * Research How a Tiny Gene Ensures the Survival of Male Birds Researchers from Heidelberg and Edinburgh identify a mechanism that balances the genetic disparity between sex chromosomes * Birds have developed a unique evolutionary solution to ensure the survival of males - a powerful microRNA. This tiny gene allows male embryos to survive despite a genetic imbalance between the sexes by bala more PR

LONDON, England, July 16 (TNSjou) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * No increased risk of childhood cancer near UK nuclear sites, study finds By Ryan O'Hare Children living near nuclear power stations in the UK are not at increased risk of childhood cancers, according to a new analysis. The research, led by scientists at Imperial College London and University of Bristol and commissioned by the UK Committee on the Medical Aspects of Radiation in the Environment (COMA more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 16 (TNSjou) -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * 'Nothing in town other than us': rural pharmacists Pharmacists are stepping in as frontline providers of oral healthcare advice in rural Victorian towns without dental practitioners, offering oral hygiene advice, managing dental pain inquiries and promoting preventative care, according to a new study by La Trobe University. * Eleven rural pharmacists shouldering health responsibilities far more PR

LANCASTER, England, July 16 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Controlling virtual reality with your eyes Lancaster University computing researchers are developing new ways to interact with virtual reality (VR) headsets - through the movement of our eyes. Whether it's for gaming, watching films or for use in the workplace, VR technologies have been steadily growing in popularity in recent years. These head-mounted displays provide a portal into a virtually infinite dig more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, July 16 (TNSjou) -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * Study helps explain why chronic pain is often discounted Researchers use machine learning to bridge the gap between what patients feel and what medical tests can measure, opening the door to better diagnosis and treatment * A new study by McGill University researchers shows that chronic pain, often invisible to medical tests, can be better assessed when doctors take a holistic approach. By comb more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, July 16 (TNSjou) -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * New study reveals promising strategy to retrain neutrophils to target breast cancer Innovative strategy has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of breast cancer, particularly for patients who have developed resistance to targeted therapies * A ground-breaking study conducted by researchers from McGill University, the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research (LDI) at the Jewish Genera more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 16 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Nottingham to test out public restaurant model to offer social and healthy eating A 'public restaurant' will be piloted in Nottingham as part of a new research project that will evaluate if this approach can help improve public health and wellbeing by providing everyone with access to high-quality food. Public restaurants are a type of public infrastructure, like public libraries or leisure  more PR

HEIDELBERG, Germany, July 16 -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release: * * * Physicist and Virologist Conduct Research as MSCA Postdoctoral Fellows at Universitat Heidelberg European Commission funds projects on integrated photonics and virus transmission * As outstanding young researchers, physicist Dr Xinyu Ma and virologist Dr Tim Krischuns are being funded through the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) and conducting research as MSCA Postdoctoral Fellows at Heidelbe more PR

HONG KONG, July 16 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU and Soy-Sky FarmTech establish joint laboratory for innovative soy research and functional food development The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Soy-Sky FarmTech Company Limited (Soy-Sky FarmTech) have announced the establishment of the PolyU-Soy-Sky FarmTech Joint Laboratory for Innovative Soy Research and Functional Food Development (the Laboratory). The Laboratory is dedica more PR

HONG KONG, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU researchers unveil novel strategy to achieve both strength and toughness in 2D materials design, advancing applications in electronic and photonic devices The mechanical strength and toughness of engineering materials are often mutually exclusive, posing challenges for material design and selection. To address this, a research team from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU more PR

VICTORIA, British Columbia, July 16 -- Royal Roads University issued the following news: * * * Royal Roads signs San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment Royal Roads University has signed the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA). As a signatory to DORA, Royal Roads joins thousands of institutions and individuals around the world dedicated to expanding the ways in which researchers and research outputs are evaluated. "Joining the San Francisco Declaration on Resear more PR

STOKE-ON-TRENT, England, July 16 -- Staffordshire University issued the following news: * * * Student scientists join the global fight against microplastic pollution University of Staffordshire students are helping to shed new light on microplastic pollution following an international expedition * A team of 18 undergraduate Forensic Science and Forensic Investigation students took part in a 'Forensic Field School', organising a research expedition to Spain as part of their studies. The gro more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, July 16 -- St. Francis Xavier University issued the following news: * * * StFX faculty awarded almost $1 million in NSERC research funding Six St. Francis Xavier University faculty members have been awarded nearly $1 million in federal funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). The funding will support research projects that range from understanding how the mind processes information for decision and action; to carbon exchang more PR

MUNICH, Germany, July 16 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * 3D-Printed nesting facade benefits people and wildlife A nesting facade developed by researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) provides habitat for sparrows, black redstarts, and hedgehogs -- while also helping to regulate indoor temperatures for humans. The facade elements were produced using a 3D printer and are made from locally sourced and partially recycled materials. A segment o more PR

HAIFA, Israel, July 16 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Technion Researchers Win Prestigious EU "Proof of Concept" Grants Technion researchers Prof. Moran Bercovici and Prof. Naama Geva-Zatorsky have been awarded ERC Proof of Concept (ERC PoC) grants by the European Research Council (ERC). These prestigious grants aim to support the translation of academic research into real-world applications and commercialization, including the establishment  more PR

MACAU, China, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Macau issued the following news release: * * * UM research team reveals new mechanism in regulation of mitophagy A research team led by Shen Hanming, chair professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at the University of Macau (UM), has made a breakthrough in clarifying the mechanism by which SMAD Family Member 3 (SMAD3), a key effector in the transforming growth factor beta (TGF)-SMAD signalling pathway, regulates PTEN-induced kinase- more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 16 (TNSrep) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Research exposes structural exploitation of migrant workers in UK domestic and food delivery sectors Reports document the lived experiences of migrant workers experiencing legal vulnerability in the UK's food delivery and domestic work sectors * A team of researchers at the University of Birmingham, led by Professor Nando Sigona, has released two new reports exposing how migrant workers ex more PR

CHICHESTER, England, July 16 -- The University of Chichester issued the following news: * * * Football headers more likely to injure female players, says new research New research shows that women may be more vulnerable to injury caused by headers and head impacts in football, with an increased risk of concussion when compared to male players. Biomechanics studies at the University of Chichester have looked at the risk of trauma for female footballers heading the ball, finding that they hav more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Automated insulin delivery pump proved cost-effective in the treatment of type 1 diabetes in Finland Type 1 diabetes is more prevalent in Finland than anywhere else in the world, affecting approximately 50,000 people. New automated insulin delivery pumps have significantly improved diabetes care, while also increasing treatment costs. A recent study conducted at the University of Eastern Fi more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, July 16 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * pound sterling2.7M for Liverpool-led trial investigating vagus nerve stimulation for drug-resistant epilepsy University of Liverpool researchers have begun work on a major pound sterling2.7 million National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)-funded trial investigating the long-term effectiveness of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) in people with drug-resistant epilepsy. The seven-year  more PR

MANCHESTER, England, July 16 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * New pound sterling50m MRC Centre to study how environmental exposures cause chronic inflammatory diseases The environment is increasingly acknowledged to play a critical role in our risk of developing diseases, with 30,000 deaths attributed to air pollution alone in the UK each year. A new research centre based at The Universities of Manchester and Oxford will turn the attention of world-lead more PR

MANCHESTER, England, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Skin swabs could detect Parkinson's disease up to seven years before symptoms appear A new study has revealed promising progress in developing a non-invasive sampling method to detect early signs of Parkinson's disease - up to seven years before motor symptoms appear - by analysing the chemical makeup of skin. The research, published today in the journal, npj Parkinson's Disease, de more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 16 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * A third of young people ripped off by employers, study shows More than one in three young people have experienced being ripped off by employers, and most of them did not seek redress, according to a new study from Melbourne Law School. The survey of 2814 workers under 30 found that: * 33% had been paid $15 per hour or less (the current federal minimum wage is $24.95 per hour) * 17.9% had  more PR

PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia, July 16 -- The University of Northern British Columbia issued the following news release: * * * Studying the front lines of kinship care in B.C. A UNBC researcher is asking how child welfare systems can better support the extended families stepping in to care for children. The study draws on the voices of social workers, community leaders and caregivers through SSHRC-funded research. * When a child cannot remain with their parents, kinship care -- the placem more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * New research finds chromosomes are covered in liquid-like coating to prevent stickiness and DNA damage New research into mitotic chromosomes has found that they are covered in a liquid-like coating, that could allow them to bounce off one another, like dodgem cars, protecting them from being damaged during cell division. The research, from Dr Daniel Booth and Professor Amanda Wright more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, July 16 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * University of Portsmouth expert reveals declining competitive balance in English cricket Analysis by a University of Portsmouth researcher has been used for a new report which reveals country cricket has become less fair since The Hundred started, despite receiving pound sterling520 million in funding * Research by a University of Portsmouth academic has revealed concerning signs of declin more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Research identifies 'hidden epidemic' of fraud anxiety in adults living alone A new study by the University of Portsmouth has revealed that a fear of fraud is seriously affecting the wellbeing of UK adults, particularly those over the age of 75 * Elderly adults have developed an increased fear and anxiety regarding fraud, in particular those who are lonely or have experienced crime within t more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Fresh air, better care: Allied health embraces nature-based therapy Whether it's a walk by the sea or a breath of fresh air in the park, spending time in nature is widely known to support good health and wellbeing. Now, new research from the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia shows that while nature-based therapy is strongly supported by allied health  more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * Insomnia could be key to lower life satisfaction in adults with ADHD traits, study finds Insomnia could explain why adults with ADHD traits report having a lower quality of life, according to new research led by the University of Southampton and the Netherlands Institute of Neuroscience. A study published today [15 July] in BMJ Mental Health found that having higher ADHD traits was associ more PR

GUILFORD, England, July 16 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * University of Surrey launches Space Institute to drive the UK's small satellite boom and tackle urgent global challenges With the UK's pound sterling19 billion space economy surging, government and industry urgently need faster research, innovation and skilled talent - yet more than half of space organisations report critical shortages, a challenge now being tackled by the newly launched Surrey Spa more PR

HOBART, Australia, July 16 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Giving science samples a second life in classrooms By turning recycled marine samples into a classroom resource, Megan Chang is creating educational tools for the next generation of fisheries scientists. Megan developed a suite of educational packages designed to engage high school students and the community in marine science, as part of her specialisation in the Professional stream within the Master of more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * The costs of fungicide resistance A new mathematical model shows how the costs for farmers change when their plants develop fungicide resistance. It was developed by an international research team. Fungicides are plant protection products that kill fungi or their spores. In agriculture, these products are used to combat fungal diseases and ensure crop yields. The disadvantage: if used  more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, July 16 (TNSrep) -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * UofG researcher co-chairs new report on coastal infrastructure New national guidance on coastal infrastructure has been launched thanks to the work of an international expert at the University of Glasgow. Greening coastal infrastructure through eco-engineering (C820) is the first practitioner-led UK publication of its kind focused on enhancing the biodiversity and multifunctionality of engineere more PR

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, July 16 -- The University of Saskatchewan issued the following news release: * * * USask community research uses virtual reality for Indigenous health education SASKATOON - A University of Saskatchewan (USask) research team is bringing health education into a new, technological - and virtual - world. Dr. Soo Kim (PhD) and Dr. Stacey Lovo (PhD) with the School of Rehabilitation Science in USask's College of Medicine have received $250,000 from the New Frontiers in Res more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, July 16 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Smart assistant to be developed to help people with dementia People with dementia are increasingly expected to live at home for longer. To support them, assistant professor Shihan Wang is developing an AI system that helps people in the early stages of dementia remember when it's time to eat or take their medication. Currently, around 290,000 people in the Netherlands are living with dementia. Only a sma more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 16 (TNSjou) -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * VUB Research: VUB develops a model to mitigate climate change New international research led by Professors Willy Baeyens and Yue Gao of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), published in the highly ranked journal One Earth, demonstrates that plankton is not only the basis of the marine food chain but also a crucial natural ally in combating global warming by removing atmospheric car more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 16 (TNSjou) -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * VUB Researcher Refines the Hunt for Cosmic Neutrinos Phd Sheds New Light on Signal Propagation in Radio Simulations of Particle Cascades * Dieder Van den Broeck, a researcher at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), successfully defended his PhD in physics, titled Signal Propagation in the Simulation of Radio Emission from Particle Cascades. His research offers a novel perspective more PR