WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairs released the following written testimony by Josh T. Smith, energy policy lead for the Abundance Institute, from a July 22, 2025, hearing entitled "The New Atomic Age: Advancing America's Energy Future": * * * Chairman Burlison and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Josh T. Smith, and I am the Energy Policy Lead for th more PR

HOKKAIDO, Japan, Aug. 15 -- Hokkaido University issued the following news release: * * * Scientists Discover a New Crystal That Breathes Oxygen A joint press release by Pusan National University and Hokkaido University A potential game-changer for fuel cells, smart windows, and next-generation electronics * A team of scientists from Korea and Japan has discovered a new type of crystal that can "breathe"--releasing and absorbing oxygen repeatedly at relatively low temperatures. This unique  more PR

HONG KONG, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU survey reveals over 40 per cent of family caregivers in Hong Kong have mental health issues, advocating data-driven tool to improve social welfare policy Globally, rapidly aging populations give rise to increasing demand for home care services. The World Health Organisation estimates that approximately 1.3 billion people worldwide require care due to ageing or disability. In Hong more PR

WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution issued the following news release: * * * Urban civilization rose in Southern Mesopotamia on the back of tides The Great Ziggurat of Ur dedicated to the Moon god. Ziggurats were massive structure typical for Mesopotamia. Sumerians believed that the gods lived in the temple at the top of the ziggurats. (Photo credits: Reed Goodman, Clemson University) * A newly published study challenges long-held assumptions  more PR