ITHACA, New York, July 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * American Chemical Society honors Shaoyi Jiang with journal issue * Shaoyi Jiang, the Robert Langer '70 Family and Friends Professor at Cornell University and a world-renowned expert in biointerfaces and zwitterionic materials, has been recognized with a special issue of the journal Langmuir dedicated to his research and lasting impact on the field., Click to open gallery view Titled " Pioneers in Applied and F more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 30 (TNSjou) -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Ancient Maya population may have topped 16 million, Tulane research shows New research led by Tulane University archaeologists reveals that the ancient Maya civilization was far more populous than previously thought -- supporting as many as 16 million people across parts of modern-day Guatemala, southern Mexico and western Belize. The research, published this month in the Journal of Archaeo more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, July 30 (TNSjou) -- Bryant University issued the following news on July 28, 2025: * * * Grunting during exercise could help increase power production, research finds Grunting may be frowned upon at the gym or result in warnings or disqualifications in professional tennis, but according to research led by Bryant's Jason Sawyer, Ph.D., the low, short guttural sound is an easy and cost-effective way to increase power output during explosive movements. Recently published more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on July 29, 2025: * * * E&C Democrats: The Trump Administration is Restricting Access to Life-Saving Vaccines Energy and Commerce Committee Democratic leaders wrote a series of oversight letters to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Martin Makary today expressi more PR

THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, July 29 -- The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions issued the following news: * * * End of term report: Open Science and Scholarship Advisory Committee and the current state of policies, infrastructure, and access The Open Science and Scholarship Advisory Committee (OSSAC) was established in 2024, and builds on the work of various working parties, themes, and activities within IFLA over the previous decade. As the WLIC in Astana, Kazak more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, July 30 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Study Refutes Blood Thinner Brain Bleed Risk After Falls in Seniors By Gisele Galoustian There are about 70 million baby boomers in the United States, many now over age 65. As people age, rates of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases rise, leading to more use of blood thinners such as warfarin. At the same time, older adults fac more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, July 30 (TNSrep) -- The Florida Museum of Natural History issued the following research news: * * * Genome sequencing of butterflies resolves centuries-old conundrum By Rachael Smith and Jerald Pinson When conditions are just right, organisms can undergo rapid bursts of diversification, and what starts out as one species can end up as an entire family tree in the evolutionary equivalent of the blink of an eye. A new study (https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.24109391 more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 (TNSjou) -- The Gerontological Society of America issued the following news release: * * * Journal Provides First National Review of Compounds that Influence Longevity The first comprehensive review of two decades of research from the National Institute on Aging's Interventions Testing Program (ITP) highlights 13 interventions that show promise in preclinical studies for significantly extending lifespan and improving health span. The findings are published in The Journals  more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Mizzou researchers shine UV light on the future of computer chips A recent study from the University of Missouri could help scientists and engineers build faster, cheaper and more eco-friendly electronics. * University of Missouri researchers have devised a more efficient and precise method for manufacturing computer chips. Traditionally, engineers use a technique known as atomic lay more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, July 29 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Society, an organization that says it inspires, empowers and enables wildlife professionals to sustain wildlife populations and habitats through science-based management and conservation, issued the following news: * * * National Wild Turkey Federation proceedings find new home at WSB * The Wildlife Society Bulletin now hosts nearly 70 years of the National Wild Turkey Federation Symposium proceedings. Ranging from the feder more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 29 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * New Study Reveals Ozone's Hidden Toll on America's Trees * A new nationwide study reveals that ozone pollution--an invisible threat in the air--may be quietly reducing the survival chances of many tree species across the United States. The research, published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, is the first to quantify how much ozone exposure harms mature trees under real-world conditions.  more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * New research challenges current understanding of ocean's role in carbon uptake Surprising findings show the importance of frequent, long-term observations * While the global ocean has long been recognized as a crucial carbon sink, quantifying the exchange of carbon dioxide (CO2) between the ocean and atmosphere has become one of the most daunting challenges in Ea more PR

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, July 30 (TNSjou) -- New York University's Abu Dhabi campus issued the following news release: * * * New Research Suggests Life Could Survive Beneath the Surface of Mars and Other Planets Using High Energy Particles from Space A new study from NYU Abu Dhabi has found that high-energy particles from space, known as cosmic rays, could create the energy needed to support life underground on planets and moons in our solar system. The research shows that cosmic ray more PR

LONDON, England, July 29 -- The Institute of Cancer Research issued the following news: * * * Turning cancer's weakness into a weapon: 20 years of PARP inhibitors and BRCA research Two decades ago, a pivotal exchange between two scientists sparked a scientific and medical revolution. Professor Alan Ashworth, then Director of the Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Research Centre at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and his collaborator Professor Steve Jackson had long known that inherited  more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, July 28 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * U.S. Pointer Study shows lifestyle changes improve brain health in older adults * Lifestyle changes can significantly improve cognition in older adults at risk of cognitive decline, according to landmark research into how exercise, diet and other lifestyle interventions affect the progression of cognitive diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia. The researchers presented the findings of the Alz more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 30 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Making medicine out of millipedes By Syd Morgan Millipedes get a bad rap -- their many legs put people off and could classify them as "creepy crawly." But these anthropods' secretions could hold the key to new drug discovery for the treatment of neurological diseases and pain. Chemist Emily Mevers and her team recently discovered a new set of complex structures in millipede secretions that can modulate  more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, July 30 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Rising from the ashes The W&M community is living with, learning from and preventing devastating wildfires The following story excerpt (https://magazine.wm.edu/issue/2025-spring/rising-from-the-ashes.php) is from the spring 2025 issue of the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed. By Annie Powell, University Marketing As the frequency and intensity of wildfires accelerate, William & Mary faculty, students and alumni ar more PR

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, July 30 (TNSjou) -- Westminster College issued the following news release: * * * Faculty highlight workforce prep in national STEM journal Westminster College faculty members Dr. Helen Boylan and Brian Petrus, along with Dr. Alison L. DuBois of The Mindful Mind LLC, have published an innovative article in the Journal of STEM Education highlighting a creative, interdisciplinary strategy to prepare college students for success in the modern workplace. Appearing in more PR