UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $2.6M NIH grant to fund new microbiome sciences training program at Penn State * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The internationally recognized One Health Microbiome Center (OHMC) in the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences at Penn State is the recipient of a new National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to train doctoral students in biotechnological innovation, industry advancements and interdis more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, July 22 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * ATU to Help Implement $8 Million AR-NETWORK Grant Dr. Julie Mikles-Schluterman, Arkansas Tech University professor of sociology, is part of a statewide collaborative effort that earned an $8 million National Science Foundation grant for the establishment of the AR-NETWORK (Arkansas Nexus for Excellence in Technology, Workforce, Outreach and Research Knowledge). According to a news release issued by t more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 22 -- Auburn University Montgomery campus issued the following news: * * * AUM students gain hands-on AI training through NSF-supported course AUM students recently gained hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI tools and skills through a new training course, offered as part of the educational component of a $400,000 NSF research grant on AI. Held on July 18 in the Taylor Center, the course, titled "NVIDIA Deep Learning Training and Certification," introduced stude more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 23 (TNSjou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Researchers develop the first assembled genome of a soft tick By Homa Warren Researchers with Baylor College of Medicine and Texas A&M AgriLife Research collaborated with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, SCINet project and Ag100Pest Initiative to assemble the first genome for a soft tick, Ornithodoros turicata. Their findings were published in G3: Genes | Genom more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 23 -- Bethel University issued the following news: * * * Bethel University launches new speech-language pathology program Bethel University announces the launch of a new Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (BS-SLP)--offered through the newly established Anderson Family College of Health Sciences. By Macey Heath "This is more than just an academic offering--it's a mission-driven response to a real and growing need," says Jayanti Ray, professor and progr more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 22 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Stainless-steel component boosts power output for bacteria-based biobattery Collaboration between electrical, mechanical engineering professors leads to groundbreaking new research By Chris Kocher Engineering innovations generally require long hours in the lab, with a lot of trial and error through experimentation before zeroing in on the best solution. But sometimes, if you're lucky, the answe more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 22 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Your skin buckles as you age - and that's why wrinkles form New experimental data reveals how your skin's behavior changes over time By John Brhel Aging skin stretches, contracts and buckles under pressure - and that's how wrinkles form, according to new experimental evidence from scientists at Binghamton University. Examining human skin samples, a research team including Binghamton University  more PR

BRUNSWICK, Maine, July 23 -- Bowdoin College issued the following news: * * * Student Fellows on Why Their Research Matters By Rebecca Goldfine Each summer at Bowdoin, around two hundred students receive fellowships from the College to conduct independent, faculty-mentored research in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. This focused time, when students can address a question or problem that fascinates them the most, often leads to a yearlong honors project or independent study.  more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, July 23 (TNSjou) -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Nurturing creativity is 'women's work' By Bob Curley Want to maximize your employees' creativity? Consider putting a woman in charge, Bryant University researchers say. Defying gender stereotypes about leadership roles, women leaders were found to have a more positive influence on employee creativity, thanks to interacting more frequently with workers, according to a study that was recently pu more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 23 -- Boston University issued the following news: * * * BU Paris Students Deliver Hospitality Research to the Palace of Versailles School of Hospitality Administration course offered in France for the first time this summer By Eden Mor Paris is known for having one of the world's most robust hospitality industries. Sites like the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, and the Palace of Versailles draw massive international crowds, with 48.7 million visitors recorded in 2024. more PR

BEREA, Ohio, July 23 -- Baldwin Wallace University issued the following news: * * * BW-led NEOFIX drone project wins $1 million in state funding The state budget investment sets Ohio up as a leader in flight information sharing and enhances the potential for innovative commercial and public safety uses. By Shawn Salamone A Baldwin Wallace University-led drone information-sharing hub for local governments, public safety agencies and drone operators, the Northeast Ohio Flight Information Exc more PR

COLUMBUS, Georgia, July 23 -- Columbus State University issued the following news: * * * Columbus State, Dimon Magnet Academy launch innovative professional development lab school to serve the Chattahoochee Valley A groundbreaking partnership between Columbus State University and the Muscogee County School District is setting a new standard for education and community collaboration with the launch of CSU's Professional Development Lab School at Dimon Elementary Magnet Academy this fall. To c more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 23 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: * * * CU Denver Develops Quantum Tool that May Lead to Gamma-Ray Lasers and Access the Multiverse A University of Colorado Denver engineer is on the cusp of giving scientists a new tool that can help them turn sci-fi into reality. Imagine a safe gamma ray laser that could eradicate cancer cells without damaging healthy tissue. Or a tool that could help determine if Stephen Hawking's multiverse theory is real more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, July 23 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: * * * Discovery courses provide hands-on experiences for Kennesaw State Honors students Kennesaw State University Honors student Jessica Torres wants to pursue a career in biology, and she is feeling inspired after having an up-close experience this summer with one of the ocean's most fascinating creatures. For an Honors Discovery course led by Kennesaw State's Terri Collins and Leigh Funk, Torres spe more PR

GREENVILLE, North Carolina, July 23 -- East Carolina University issued the following news release: * * * ECU's College of Nursing recognized as NLN Center of Excellence for 17th straight year GREENVILLE, N.C. (07/22/25) -- East Carolina University's College of Nursing has been designated a Center of Excellence for 2025 by the National League of Nursing, a recognition of the college's dedication to educating the next generation of nurses who are revolutionizing health care across North Carolin more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 22 -- Emory University issued the following news release: * * * Emory School of Nursing named National League of Nursing Center of Excellence By Melanie Kieve The National League for Nursing (NLN) has designated the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing as a 2025 Center of Excellence in Nursing Education. This honor places Emory among a select group of 21 nursing programs nationwide honored for excellence across four key areas: promoting the pedagog more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 22 (TNSjou) -- Emory University issued the following news release: * * * New study finds health care costs go up with increased acquisition of private physician practices New research published today by the National Bureau of Economic Research finds (https://www.nber.org/papers/w34039) that the widespread, rapid acquisition of private physician practices by hospitals is pushing up health care prices across the United States. The share of private physician practices ac more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 23 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAMU CoPPS, IPH Professor Eun-sook Yu Lee Receives Third R01 Grant to Study Parkinson's Disease By O.S. Sheffield Tallahassee, Fla. - In honor of World Brain Day, the Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health (CoPPS, IPH) is pleased to recognize Distinguished Professor Eun-sook Yu Lee, more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, July 23 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * U.S. Adolescents with Cannabis Use Disorder Failing to Complete Rehab By Gisele Galoustian Cannabis use disorder in adolescents in the United States remains a growing threat despite declines in cannabis use. Many adolescents begin using cannabis before high school during crucial stages of brain development, which may pose short- and lon more PR

TAMPA, Florida, July 23 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news: * * * Florida military veteran improves mobility, comfort with medical device invented by USF engineering students By Tina Meketa A team of recent graduates of USF's biomedical and mechanical engineering programs are entering the workforce experienced in the powerful intersection of academia, innovation and industry. As part of their senior capstone project, they invented a custom-designed medical device fo more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, July 23 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * The biology behind uncontrolled aggression: How does early-life trauma shape brain circuit function? Neuroscientist Sora Shin of the Fralin Biomedical Research received a $3.2 million grant to study how child abuse and neglect rewires the brain. By Leigh Anne Kelley Uncontrolled rage is a public health issue. It is a feature of several psychiatric and behavioral disorder more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 23 (TNSjou) -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Study Highlights Potentially Dangerous E-Cigarette Modifications by Youth, Adults First national study of e-cigarette modifications underscores potential health risks * A new study led by Georgia State University researchers has found that more than 84% of youth and young adults who use e-cigarettes have modified their device, often in potentially dangerous ways. A team of researchers led by Luc more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Gold clusters show promise as scalable options for quantum computers, sensors * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The efficiency of quantum computers, sensors and other applications often relies on the properties of electrons, including how they are spinning. One of the most accurate systems for high performance quantum applications relies on tapping into the spin properties of electrons of atoms t more PR

TAMPA, Florida, July 23 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news: * * * Imaging the impossible: USF researcher pushing boundaries of what we can see By Cassidy Delamarter What sounds like science fiction is inching closer to reality, thanks to the work of University of South Florida Assistant Professor John Murray-Bruce. Inside the USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, the computational imaging researcher and his students are using more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 23 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Insight from KU Center for Public Partnerships and Research helps Michigan reimagine anti-poverty strategies A recent partnership between the University of Kansas Achievement & Assessment Institute's Center for Public Partnerships and Research (CPPR) and the state of Michigan has led to new insights about how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding is used -- and how it might be refined to be more PR

PASADENA, California, July 22 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Jennifer Jackson Named Vice Provost * Jennifer Jackson, the William E. Leonhard Professor of Mineral Physics, has been named a vice provost at Caltech. She will succeed Kaushik Bhattacharya, the Howell N. Tyson, Sr., Professor of Mechanics and Materials Science, who has held the role since 2016. Jackson will oversee sponsored research policies and procedures, responsible conduct of resear more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 22 (TNSjou) -- The Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs issued the following news: * * * Study: Gold Standard of Mosquito Nets Not Sold in Tanzanian Markets CCP research finds that Tanzanians can only buy untreated nets, which are less effective at malaria prevention than treated ones. By Stephanie Desmon In Tanzania, 1.5 million bed nets are sold commercially each year. But new research led by the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs finds th more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 23 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Radiation Therapy Overcomes Immunotherapy Resistance in Some Cancers By sparking the immune system into action, radiation therapy makes certain tumors that resist immunotherapy susceptible to the treatment, leading to positive outcomes for patients, according to new research by investigators at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy and t more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 22 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Air Pollution in Baltimore's Curtis Bay Community Linked to Nearby Coal Terminal Activities and Wind Findings suggest that existing coal dust mitigation measures are insufficient * Bulldozer activity involving coal at an open-air facility at the Port of Baltimore is closely linked to air pollutants in the adjacent neighborhood of Curtis Bay, accordin more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, July 23 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Sushil Doranga awarded National Science Foundation grant By April Thompson The National Science Foundation's Engineering Research Initiation grant program has awarded nearly $200,000 to engineering professor Dr. Sushil Doranga at Lamar University for his innovative research. Dr. Doranga, an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, received funding for his research project, which focuses  more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 23 (TNSjou) -- Portland State University issued the following news release: * * * Mapping Oregon's Wildlife Corridors: PSU Research Supports Safe Travel for People and Animals Wildlife everywhere faces a growing challenge: moving safely across an increasingly fragmented landscape. Roads, urban development, and other human-made barriers can make it harder for animals to access food, shelter, and breeding areas, while also increasing the risk of wildlife-vehicle collision more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Coca-Cola will Release New Product with Cane Sugar * Coca-Cola has announced a new drink will hit shelves in the fall that will include real cane sugar. This comes after President Trump said he's been in talks with Coca-Cola about using cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has previously opposed the use of high-fructose more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: New Demand for Washington Commanders Name to Change Back to Original * WASHINGTON (July 22, 2025) - As the process of returning the Washington Commanders back to Washington D.C. is still underway, the current administration is now calling for the team's owners to change the team's name back to their former name as the Washington Redskins. The administration also announced plans to prevent a  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: President Trump Expected to Release AI Action Plan * WASHINGTON (July 22, 2025)- President Trump is set to release his AI action plan on Wednesday. The plan is expected after Trump called on David Sacks and other White House tech advisers to develop the action plan in a January executive order. Politico's E&E reports that "The White House is set to use its forthcoming AI Action Plan to tak more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: US Envoy Solidifies Support for Syria's Government * WASHINGTON (July 22, 2025)- The Washington Post reports that escalations of violence in Syria have led to a US envoy " reaffirming Washington's support for Syria's new government and telling The Associated Press in an exclusive interview that there is "no Plan B" for uniting the country." For more context on the matter, please consider A more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, July 23 -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * A 30-year journey of championing the teacher-scholar tradition With his 15th student-coauthored book, Thomas Poetter reflects on decades of collaboration and innovation By James Loy When we say someone has completed "countless" publications with students, it's usually an expression meant for dramatic effect. But when it's about Thomas Poetter, professor of Educational Leadership, the word might actually apply. Becau more PR

MIDDLEBURY, Vermont, July 22 -- Middlebury College issued the following news: * * * Middlebury Raises $100 million in One of Its Best Fundraising Years Ever Middlebury raised more than $102 million in gifts and pledges in fiscal year 2025, marking one of the strongest fundraising years in its history. Alumni and parent engagement was equally robust, with more than 8,000 people participating in events on campus, online, and around the world--from faculty lectures to Reunion and Homecoming cele more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Mizzou scientists work to boost lifesaving cancer treatments A federal grant from the U.S. Department of Energy supports researchers exploring Terbium-161 -- a promising new tool in the fight against cancer. By Eric Stann A promising breakthrough in cancer treatment is taking shape at the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR), where scientists are developing a powerful radioi more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 22 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Modern theory of music perception posited by 1700s potter * Carmel Raz, a former professional violinist who's played at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, was always curious about how our minds perceive music. She followed her curiosity into an academic career. Now an assistant professor of music in the College of Arts and Sciences, Raz has just published " Hearing with the Mind: Proto-Cognitive Music Theor more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 22 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Money talks: how opening up can ease financial stress * In Western cultures, talking about money is considered taboo. But new research from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business challenges that notion and finds that people who regularly discuss their finances - whether with family, friends or even strangers online - experience less financial anxiety over time. Emily N. Garbinsky, associate professor at th more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, July 23 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * MSU's Anthony revises Mississippi history textbook for middle, high school students STARKVILLE, Miss.--As students return to classrooms this fall, a new textbook revised by a Mississippi State veteran educator sheds new light on the Magnolia State's history. Kenneth Anthony, professor and head of MSU's Department of Teacher Education and Leadership, is the co-author of "Mississippi: Our History more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * New play in the chemical-reaction playbook uncovered * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Speeding up chemical reactions is key to improving industrial processes or mitigating unwanted or harmful waste. Realizing these improvements requires that chemists design around documented reaction pathways. Now, a team of Penn State researchers has found that a fundamental reaction called oxidative addition c more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Next-gen tech can detect disease biomarker in period blood * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Almost 200 million people, including children, around the world have endometriosis, a chronic disease in which the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. More severe symptoms, such as extreme pain and potentially infertility, can often be mitigated with early identification and treatment, but n more PR

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, July 23 -- Niagara University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Shawn Daly Selected for Fulbright Specialist Assignment in Zimbabwe By Lisa McMahon Dr. Shawn P. Daly, professor of marketing and international business at Niagara University, has been selected for a prestigious Fulbright Specialist assignment at Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology in Zimbabwe. For five weeks in August and September, Dr. Daly will work alongside MUAST's facult more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, July 23 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: * * * Buzzing toward a greener future In a world increasingly aware of its environmental footprint, beekeeping is about more than just making honey--it's a powerful way to support biodiversity, strengthen local ecosystems and reconnect with nature. Patrick Pynes, an assistant teaching professor with NAU's Department of Applied Indigenous Studies, has been a beekeeper since 1991. Every year, he hosts an Int more PR

DELAWARE, Ohio, July 22 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * 'Exceptional Achievement' Ohio Wesleyan Earns International Awards for Engagement and Communications Excellence * DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University has earned international recognition for "exceptional achievement" in public storytelling, message impact, and constituent engagement - winning three 2025 CASE Circle of Excellence Awards. Presented by the Council for Advancement and Support of  more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 23 (TNSjou) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Researchers identify gene implicated in disorders affecting millions Discovery may open the way for new treatments for multiple sclerosis, leukodystrophies By Angela Yeager Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have identified a gene that plays a crucial role in the brain's ability to form the protective layer around nerves known as myelin, potentially opening new doors to more PR

CORVALLIS, Oregon, July 23 -- Oregon State University issued the following news release: * * * Yellowstone aspen showing signs of recovery following 1995 reintroduction of wolves to park CORVALLIS, Ore. - Yellowstone National Park is celebrating an ecological milestone along with a key anniversary this summer, Oregon State University researchers report. A paper in Forest Ecology and Management documents the first new generation of overstory aspen trees in Yellowstone's northern range in 80 y more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 22 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU research explores collaborative biofabrication for personalized health care * Media Contact: Desa James | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-2669 | desa.james@okstate.edu A new Oklahoma State University research project is reimagining how patient-specific bioengineered products are designed and manufactured by developing a privacy-aware collaborative framework. This new approach will enable  more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, July 23 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU Researchers Use Artificial Intelligence to Help Local Manufacturers By Josh DeLozier NORMAN, OKLA. - A team of University of Oklahoma researchers has been awarded a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation to help small and medium-sized manufacturers compete in the digital era. The project aims to build a next-generation platform that connects customer demand directly to manufacturing cap more PR

CLINTON, South Carolina, July 22 -- Presbyterian College issued the following news: * * * Presbyterian College graduate earns Fulbright Award to teach English in Bulgaria Wrestler, writer, and scholar Samantha Hauff combines storytelling and cultural heritage in prestigious international fellowship * Samantha Hauff, a 2025 graduate of Presbyterian College, is heading to Bulgaria this fall--not for competition, but for connection. Hauff has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright English Teachi more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Recent FSU graduates earn scholar awards from Florida Trust for Historic Preservation By Carly Nelson Four recent graduates from Florida State University's Department of History have earned prestigious scholar awards from a statewide nonprofit focused on preserving Florida's history. Spring 2025 master's graduates Hope Evans, Alessio Luna, Jacqueline Vanegas and Jacob Winton were each honored with th more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 23 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Access to Green Spaces May Be Linked to Lower Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children By Nakaysha Gonzalez Living near green spaces before and during pregnancy as well as in early childhood is associated with a reduced risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, according to Rutgers Health researchers. Published in Environment International, the study examined how exposure to green spaces d more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 23 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Fulbright Grant Recipient Heads Overseas to Learn Swedish Glassblowing Technique Serafina Kennedy, a Rutgers-New Brunswick alumna, studied a specific, decorative etching process firsthand in the village of Boda Glasbruk By Mike Lucas Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduate Serafina Kennedy sought to learn more about graal, a Swedish glassblowing technique. Thanks to receiving a grant from the Fulb more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, July 23 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU research focuses on air traffic controllers' mental health CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Research by Southern Illinois University Carbondale aviation and psychology faculty may shed added light on mental health concerns of the nation's air traffic controllers (ATC) as they face high-pressure working conditions and staffing shortages. The goal is to fill a research gap within an integral part of t more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 23 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate hosts international dengue summit amid rising U.S. cases By Jean Albanese International experts in infectious disease will gather at Upstate Medical University Aug. 12 to 14 to discuss the current state of dengue, a serious mosquito-borne illness on the rise across the world. The conference comes a time when the United States is seeing a rise in the numb more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 22 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Taking on a tropical parasite, with women in mind * This is Part 4 of a five-part multimedia feature, Dispatches from Mwanza, about Weill Cornell Medicine's collaboration with Weill Bugando School of Medicine to improve health care in Tanzania, the U.S. and around the world. Dr. Jennifer Downs, an infectious disease expert at Weill Cornell Medicine, drove around a bend on a dirt road in Tanzania when the vast  more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, July 22 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Teens are using dating apps more than you'd think. It may not be a bad thing. * * First to track teen dating app use through real-time smartphone data versus self-reports * Over six months, 23.5% of teens used dating apps, higher than previous estimates * Apps may provide valuable social connections, particularly for sexual and gender minorities CHICAGO --- Nearly one in four teenagers ar more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 23 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * The Future of Robots With Us, Not Just Among Us Robotics experts gathered at Texas A&M University for the 22nd International Conference on Ubiquitous Robots to share groundbreaking research on robots in our everyday world. By Jennifer Nichols Texas A&M University hosted the global robotics community at the 22nd International Conference on Ubiquitous Robots (UR 2025), a dynamic more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 23 (TNSrpt) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Scowcroft Institute Report Examines COVID-19 Brain Effects And Origins Texas A&M research institute releases final installment of study highlighting the pandemic's neurological impact and raising concerns about Chinese military research on coronaviruses. * The Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs at Texas A&M University has released the second and final installment of a major report com more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 23 -- The Washington University School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Transformative $15 million gift bolsters WashU Medicine's physician-scientist training program Medical Scientist Training Program named in honor of P. Roy Vagelos * Internationally renowned physician-scientist and pharmaceutical executive, P. Roy Vagelos, MD, and his wife, Diana, have pledged $15 million to bolster the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) at Washington  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Researchers Identify Digital Health as Bridge for Essential Postpartum Care Services Digital health care, such as virtual doctor's appointments, could fill gaps in care services for postpartum mothers and help their doctors identify critical needs earlier, according to researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Commun more PR

IRVINE, California, July 23 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine probe into state data brokers raises legal and privacy concerns Study finds 'rampant noncompliance' with California consumer protection law * UC Irvine research on companies collecting and selling personal information discovered violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act. * Nearly half of the data brokerages investigated failed to respond to legitimate consumer more PR

LA JOLLA, California, July 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Gene Signature an Early Warning System for Aggressive Pancreatic Cancer, Study Finds By Susanne Clara Bard Precancerous cells must adapt to and overcome cellular stress and inflammation in order to progress and form malignant tumors. Now, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have identified a link between stress and inflammation and pancreat more PR

LA JOLLA, California, July 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * New Research Debunks Fears of Supermarket Surge Pricing with Electronic Shelf Labels UC San Diego study offers a critical piece of evidence--digital pricing technology is not leading to higher prices at checkout By Christine Clark Amid growing political concerns that supermarkets are quietly gouging shoppers through dynamic "surge pricing," a new study from the University more PR

LA JOLLA, California, July 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Scripps Oceanography Researchers Unveil User-Friendly Tool to Alert Beachgoers to Contamination Website provides forecasts of sewage concentration along coast up to five days in advance By Robert Monroe Scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography present a new tool the public can use to understand sewage contamination levels at beaches from Coronado to Playas  more PR

LOWELL, Massachusetts, July 23 -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news: * * * Prof. Angela Wangari Walter Receives the Prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award Teaching and Research in Kenya to Address Alcohol and Tobacco Use Among People Diagnosed with Cancer By Karen Angelo Associate Professor Angela Wangari Walter of the Department of Public Health in the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences joins an elite group of scholars from across the nation who h more PR

BUFFALO, New York, July 23 (TNSjou) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Rising inequality is making Americans less likely to support a higher minimum wage Study finds showing people side-by-side comparisons of different societies can boost support for policies * BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Raising the minimum wage can help address economic inequality, but support has declined as the gap between rich and poor has increased, according to n more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, July 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * Symbolic support: Study shows campaign merchandise can lead to 'political slacktivism' T-shirts, hats, mugs and bumper stickers are popular ways to show support for a candidate during election season, but buying political merchandise may actually make people less likely to volunteer, advocate or even vote, according to a study out of the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management.  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 23 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Paleontologists will convene in Kansas to boost sharing and crediting of scholarly data A conclave of about 20 prominent paleontologists, data scientists and editors from academic journals will gather Aug. 4-5 at the University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum to improve how data is shared among professionals in the field -- and beyond. The event, supported by the National Scienc more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Study finds news releases written by humans more credible than AI content This news release was written by a real-life human being. Trust me. New research from the University of Kansas has found that when people are told a news release addressing a corporate crisis was written by a human instead of by artificial intelligence, they find it more credible and the organization more trustworthy. As AI more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, July 22 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: * * * University of Lynchburg staffers to discuss AI initiatives on EDUCAUSE webinar University of Lynchburg staff members Sandra Perez '16 and Charley Butcher will talk about how the University is embracing artificial intelligence, or AI, during an upcoming webinar, "Powering Pedagogy: Lynchburg and the Gemini Blueprint." The webinar, to be held from noon-1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7, is part of the EDUCAU more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 23 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Tracking invasive pear trees with the help of AI Mizzou researchers explore low-cost ways to monitor invasive plants in urban areas, which can help protect ecosystems. By Brian Consiglio Invasive plants are meeting their match. Driven by the desire to protect Missouri's ecosystems, a University of Missouri research team created a low-cost method to track the spread of invasive Callery pear tr more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 23 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * The power of story; 12-year storytelling project aids students, teachers By Anna Padilla Twelve years ago, University of New Mexico College of Education and Human Sciences Senior Lecturer Frances Vitali initiated a project partnering with elementary school-age students and UNM Teacher Education students in a local school district. The storytelling and writing project attempted to bridge teacher more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Unlocking the Brain's Filing Cabinet USC researchers have discovered how the human brain organizes its visual memories through precise neural timing. By Greta Harrison Researchers at the University of Southern California have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how the human brain forms, stores and recalls visual memories. A new study more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * UNM study sheds light on major earthquake risk off coast of British Columbia New research confirms megathrust earthquake potential on Queen Charlotte fault system * An international study led by researchers at The University of New Mexico has produced the first detailed images of the Queen Charlotte fault system off the coast of northern British Columbia, confirming that the region is  more PR

DENTON, Texas, July 22 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT technician shows everyone can contribute to groundbreaking research DENTON (UNT), Texas -- John Sullivan starts his work just before the sun rises. Every day, a captive audience awaits his arrival, making sure their environment is in perfect condition for them to grow but not necessarily thrive. "My first instinct is to help them, but research is different. My inclination to help is often inc more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Study sheds light on cilia's function in cells, role in diseases UTSW findings help answer fundamental biological questions, could lead to treatments for related disorders, researchers say * A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has uncovered the atomic structure of a protein complex pivotal to the function of motile cilia, the hair-like structu more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA study links police fatigue to performance risks Officers want better sleep but face barriers such as shift work, job pressure and emotional fatigue * Police understand the importance of sleep--but for many, the nature of the job makes it hard to get enough of it. A new study from The University of Texas at Arlington, published in Policing: An International Journal, ex more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 23 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA unveils supercomputing research hub $2.1 million cluster will support data-intensive research in AI, imaging, energy modeling and more across campus * The University of Texas at Arlington has launched a $2.1 million supercomputing hub, expanding its capacity to support data-intensive research, including work powered by artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies. T more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 23 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * Scientists ID Rogue Antibodies in Patients After COVID Errant antibodies that regulate chemical reactions the way enzymes do could explain low blood pressure and other persistent symptoms that plague patients after COVID, new research from the School of Medicine suggests. Researchers led by UVA's Steven L. Zeichner, MD, PhD, previously discovered that rogue antibodies that act like e more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 22 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Multicenter trial confirms near-infrared autofluorescence increases detection of parathyroid glands Damage to these glands can cause hypoparathyroidism, a condition that can lead to low levels of calcium and elevated levels of phosphorus in the blood. By Jill Clendening A team led by Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center biomedical engineers and su more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Disappointment leads to discovery for doctoral student Diver Marin By Cathy Grimes Diver Marin loves his work at the Occoquan Watershed Monitoring Laboratory. The civil and environmental engineering doctoral student is a graduate research assistant for the National Science Foundation-funded project Managing Salt Pollution to Protect Drinking Water Resources and Freshwater Ecosystems. "My work here is to underst more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * New Wearable Sensor Made at USC Could Help Patients with Bipolar Disorder Track Medication Levels Through Sweat The wearable sensor, believed to be first of its kind, could vastly improve treatment and drug safety for millions of patients who take lithium for bipolar disorder. By Venice Tang Although lithium is highly effective to treat bipolar di more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, July 22 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * WFU names Nell Jessup Newton interim provost * Nell Jessup Newton, University of Notre Dame Professor Emerita, has been named interim provost of Wake Forest University beginning August 1, 2025. Newton is a distinguished lawyer, legal scholar and educator with more than 20 years of academic and administrative leadership experience. Newton served with distinction as Wake Forest's interim dean of more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Wine chemistry can be accurately judged from fermenting tiny batches of wine * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Making wine is a complex endeavor -- it depends on grape composition, microbes like yeast, and environmental conditions such as temperatures, rainfall amounts and soil quality where grapevines are growing. Traditionally, researchers conduct pilot-scale fermentations of about 5 gallons to more PR

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, July 23 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * World-renowned Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) expert George Faller to offer free virtual training at Marshall Therapists, counselors, social workers and helping professionals have the opportunity to participate in a training opportunity with one of the foremost experts in the field of family therapy at Marshall University from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12. The one-day free tr more PR