BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Research leads to the discovery of wasp species previously unknown in the U.S. Biologist Kirsten Prior's lab is part of a larger initiative to explore the diversity of oak gall wasps and their parasites By Jennifer Micale Oak gall wasps and their predators don't have the panache of butterflies, but they're attracting growing interest among both scientists and naturalists. Only 1 to 8 millimeter more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Aug. 19 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Can Amazon and Andean trees move to survive climate change? * A new study published today by Wake Forest University and an international team of scientists reveals that tree communities across the Amazon and Andes are not adapting quickly enough to climate change, with major implications for the future of tropical biodiversity and ecosystem services like climate regulation and pollination. The more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Aug. 19, 2025: * * * Russia Sanctions -- Remove or Improve The effectiveness of Western sanctions is declining, leaving Europe with some very difficult choices. By Alexander Kolyandr Nearly a month has passed since US President Donald Trump threatened Russia with harsh sanctions for buyers of its oil. There has been very little movement since. In a series of interviews after the end of the Al more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Promising Preclinical Data for Expanding Use of Drug for Primary Mitochondrial Diseases The drug, currently in clinical trials for MELAS, might have therapeutic benefits in Leigh syndrome and other forms of mitochondrial disease based on zebrafish model data * Researchers in the Mitochondrial Medicine Frontier Progr more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 19 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Clean hydrogen's iridium problem? Solved in an afternoon * * Link to: Northwestern Now Story EMBARGOED UNTIL 8 A.M. EDT (U.S.) ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025 * New material rivals iridium for water splitting reaction at a fraction of the cost * Discovered using megalibraries, a high-speed materials synthesis and discovery tool, along with artificial intelligence and machine learning * Fin more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Healing Takes a 'Toll' and How Mental Health Providers Cope Matters By Gisele Galoustian Mental health providers are trained to guide others through trauma, yet their own exposure to clients' suffering can take a significant toll. Studies show that between 40% and 85% of providers experience compassion fatigue or secondary traumatic str more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48585) on July 30, 2025, entitled "Federal Civil Aviation Programs: Background and Issues for Congress" by aviation policy specialist Bart Elias and transportation and industry analyst Rachel Y. Tang. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Civil aviation programs address air traffic control and aviation safety, funding for air traffic control facilities and equipment, grants for airports under the more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48585) on July 30, 2025, entitled "Federal Civil Aviation Programs - Background and Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Aviation Workforce Airline travel has rebounded from the downturn experienced in 2020 and 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Airlines have struggled to meet the rapid rise in demand. One challenge is labor shortages, particularly a lack of pilots at re more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 20 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * From Alzheimer's to AI: How the TReNDS Center at Georgia State Is Advancing Brain Research The TReNDS Center at Georgia State University has hit a new stride, earning dual NIH R01 grants aimed at tackling Alzheimer's disease progression and advancing multimodal brain imaging techniques in neuropsychiatric disorders. The awards mark an exceptional year of achievement for the center and its director, Vince Ca more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * From art to medicine: How SMU researchers are using AI to solve real-world problems As an R1 university, SMU is driving AI innovation across campus and beyond. * From drug discovery and education to economics and earth science, SMU researchers are using AI to tackle a wide range of real-world challenges. SMU's high-performance computing capabilities -- made up of NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD and ManeFrame III -- more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 19 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * GOP Policies Lead to Residents, Tourists Cutting Back on Spending in Las Vegas * Under Joe Lombardo's failed leadership, consumer spending is plummeting across southern Nevada. Food, beverage, car, retail, and electronic sales all fell by hundreds of millions of dollars in the last year, further straining the economy as tourism declines. In June alone, Las Vegas' visitor total tanked 11.3 perce more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Higher Health Care Costs, Backed By Williams, Merrin, Nadeem, Kinsel * Ohio Capital Journal: Huge numbers of Ohioans to see big increases in insurance costs Ohioans are expected to see higher health care costs thanks to the Big, Ugly Law. Not only does the law make the largest cuts to Medicaid in history while giving billionaires a tax break, it fails to extend critical tax cred more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Higher Health Care Costs: Brought To You By Miller, Turner, and Carey * Ohio Capital Journal: Huge numbers of Ohioans to see big increases in insurance costs Ohioans are expected to see higher health care costs thanks to Max Miller, Mike Turner, and Mike Carey. Not only did these three vote for the largest cuts to Medicaid in history, their Big, Ugly Law fails to extend critic more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 20 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * How 'Swift Futuring' may help organizations rapidly achieve a positive climate and culture A new organizational change approach designed by Virginia Commonwealth University professor Andrew Arroyo will be the focus of a vertically integrated project at VCU this fall. By Brian McNeill Virginia Commonwealth University professor Andrew T. Arroyo has introduced a framework for organizational change  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: "This is a Game Changer": Congresswoman Lee Celebrates Multibillion-Dollar Federal Investment into MP Materials, Las Vegas-Based Critical Mineral Company * LAS VEGAS, NV - Last week, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined MP Materials Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Chief Communications Officer Matt Sloustcher to celebrate a multibillion-dollar federal commitment (link is external)  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Following Meeting at Paris Air Show, Shaheen Tours GE Aerospace Facility in New Hampshire * (Hooksett, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a top member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, last week toured GE Aerospace's site in Hooksett, New Hampshire - an integral component of GE Aerospace's advanced manufacturing operations employing roughly 770 people across the stat more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Wave of Recruitment Wins Give Democrats a "Credible Path to the [Senate] Majority" * "You have major governors on the Republican side that are passing on runs, while you see the best possible [Democratic] recruits coming in [...] which is going to lay out the path to the majority" After a string of " star recruits in marquee races," " the Senate map suddenly looks a lot bette more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Lobbyist Kevin Coughlin on Higher Health Care Costs: "A Win" * Ohio Capital Journal: Huge numbers of Ohioans to see big increases in insurance costs Ohioans are expected to see higher health care costs thanks to the Big, Ugly Law. Not only does the law make the largest cuts to Medicaid in history while giving billionaires a tax break, it fails to extend critical tax credits that more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Aug. 19, 2025, to Bloomberg Opinion: * * * Soho House Was Never Meant to Be So Public By Allison Schrager The business strategy of the members-only club is more suited to the private market. Soho House & Co. made it official Monday: Its ownership will now match its membership, which is to say that both will be private. It may well be for the best, as the members-only business model may not be well more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 19 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Aug. 18, 2025, to Bloomberg Opinion: * * * Sorry, New York. The Era of the Big City May Be Over. By Allison Schrager As technology becomes more ubiquitous and their housing becomes more unaffordable, large US cities could enter a cycle of decline. Almost 15 years ago, I had a finance job in Austin which I did from my apartment in Manhattan. Although I was under constant pressure to move to Texas, I more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 19 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Aug. 18, 2025, to the Washington Post: * * * Why Child Care Costs So Much -- and How to Fix It By Jordan McGillis In a modern economy, personalized human attention is a scarce and pricey commodity. As a parent of three children under the age of 5, I empathize with Sen. Ruben Gallego. The Arizona Democrat posted on X last week about securing a spot at a local day care center for his daughter, only t more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * How Chefs and Scientists Are Using Kombucha and Kimchi to Study Microbiology Scientists and chefs have collaborated on a new study that demonstrates how fermented foods can be used to drive participatory science projects that both engage the public and advance our understanding of microbial ecology. The study focused on working with food experts and the public to examine the m more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 19 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Overdose dashboard brings real-time data to community * As overdoses from fentanyl and opioids continue to rise, many communities have created interactive overdose dashboards that show demographic, geographic and time trends in suspected overdoses and community resources to help with substance abuse. But there's not much evidence to show that these dashboards effectively disseminate data and help public health more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: * * * Research Record: Increasing Voter Turnout Among College-Aged Students By David Pavlak Princeton SPIA's Research Record series highlights the vast scholarly achievements of our faculty members, whose expertise extends beyond the classroom and into everyday life. If you'd like your work considered for future editions of Research Record, click here (extern more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Rising Stars: Allison D. Gargano, New York Law Journal * Partner Allison Gargano is a featured New York Law Journal "Rising Star" for her work in M&A and private equity law, where she represents professional sports teams, private equity fund clients, and healthcare investors. The New York Law Journal profile highlights Allison's practice, her pro bono and leade more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, Aug. 20 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * Study finds humpback whales only ones capable of bubble-net feeding In a surprising discovery, a new study reveals that among seven species of baleen whales, only the humpback is capable of the high-performance turns required for its signature bubble-net feeding strategy. The research, led by recent University of Hawaii at Manoa graduate Cameron Nemeth, shows humpbacks use their unique pec more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Researcher examines the ties between language and emotion A new paper from a psychologist at the University of Kansas examines how language shapes our emotional experience of the world. Katie Hoemann, assistant professor of psychology at KU, recently published her findings in the peer-reviewed journal Communications Psychology. "We know from research that different languages have different vocabul more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * Breakthrough in Understanding Amylin Could Pave Way for Next Generation of Weight Loss Drugs OU researchers uncover key mechanism of hormone linked to appetite control By April Wilkerson OKLAHOMA CITY - Amylin, a hormone that controls appetite and blood sugar by activating three different receptors in the brain, could be the basis for the next blockbuster obesity drugs. A University of Oklahoma more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 20 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * UNM librarian uses Escape Room puzzles to help boost classroom learning By Megan Borders One weekday afternoon in 2016, several colleagues from the Georgetown University Libraries were discussing how they could utilize the Georgetown Maker Hub to enhance class instruction and support faculty in teaching their students. At the time, escape rooms were gaining popularity as a fun, family-friendly more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 20 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release: * * * US Beauty Industry Grows in the First Half of 2025, Circana Reports CHICAGO, August 19, 2025 - In the first half of 2025, the U.S. prestige beauty market grew by 2% to $16 billion, while sales at mass merchants increased 4% to $34.6 billion, according to Circana, LLC. Below are the key highlights and takeaways across the  more PR