BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * AI creates and replaces tech jobs at speed, UQ research finds Artificial intelligence is creating new jobs then rapidly superseding them but has not replaced interpersonal skills, new research from The University of Queensland has found. Dr Evan Shellshear from UQ's Business School used a database of more than 3000 occupations and almost 14,000 skills to analyse job trends in the wake of AI more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 22 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston Medical School to get 12 more NIHR fellows to research new areas including genomics, orthopaedics and obstetrics * Aston Medical School has successfully bid for funding for 12 National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Academic Clinical Fellows * The new fellows will expand clinical research areas to include clinical genetics, trauma and orthopaedics, and obstetrics and gynaecology * Academic more PR

BATH, England, Aug. 22 -- Bath Spa University issued the following news: * * * Bath Spa University awarded Knowledge Exchange funding for second consecutive year Bath Spa University has been successful in securing Higher Education Innovation Funding (HEIF) from Research England (RE) for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving a total of pound sterling347,070. This funding is given to universities that the government considers to be particularly active in Knowledge Exchange. This is the second  more PR

LONDON, Canada, Aug. 22 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Early Researcher Awards recognize Western faculty Funded projects will provide insight on memory, crop vitality, cannabis-impaired driving By Colleen MacDonald Four early-career Western researchers are advancing projects to help find solutions for pressing problems across the province. Liliana Alvarez, Thomas DeFalco, Yalda Mohsenzadeh and Lyle Muller have been recognized with the Ontario government's Early Resea more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Excellent Result for the University of Wurzburg in the Shanghai Ranking The Shanghai Ranking evaluates the research strength of universities worldwide. In the latest edition, the University of Wurzburg once again achieved very good rankings. Based on an internal analysis, Julius-Maximilians-Universitat Wurzburg (JMU) ranks among the 220 best universities worldwide in the 2025 Shanghai  more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * AI-enhanced ECG can spot patients at risk of dangerous 'heart block' condition By Samantha Rey Researchers have developed an AI tool that can help doctors predict who might develop a potentially fatal heart condition, just from an ECG. The tool, developed by UK researchers, uses artificial intelligence to detect the earliest signs of a serious condition called 'complete heart block' - which can be  more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 22 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * New Imperial spinout developing breakthrough drugs for world diseases By Navta Hussain Biotechnology spinout, Orthogonal Peptides, will transform the discovery, development, and sustainable manufacturing of peptide-based medicines. Founded in July 2025, Orthogonal Peptides leverages proprietary technology developed at Imperial to synthesise and scale complex peptide structures -- including cyclic peptides - more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * Warning over abrupt Antarctic changes Antarctica is at risk of abrupt and potentially irreversible changes to the continent's ice, ocean and ecosystems that could have profound implications for Australia and beyond, unless urgent action is taken to curb global carbon emissions. * In new research published today in the journal Nature, a research team argues the large and abrupt changes n more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Aug. 22 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * JCU joins forces with Whitsunday Regional Council James Cook University will formally partner with Whitsunday Regional Council (WRC), with the University excited to collaborate with one of Australia's fastest growing regions. * JCU Vice Chancellor Professor Simon Biggs this week met with Whitsundays Mayor Ry Collins and WRC CEO Warren Bunker in Proserpine to sign a Memorandum of Understanding be more PR

KYOTO, Japan, Aug. 22 -- Kyoto University issued the following news: * * * 2025 Amgen Scholars Program completed The 2025 Kyoto University Amgen Scholars Program took place from 6 June to 7 August with 15 scholars from across Asia participating. Supported by the Amgen Foundation, the program is dedicated to fostering next-generation innovators in biotechnology and promoting science education by enabling science undergraduates from Asia, including KyotoU students, to receive research trainin more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * Brightest fast radio burst seen so far allows researchers to zoom in on the location of origin Researchers use newly deployed CHIME Outrigger telescopes and deep-space imaging to challenge long-held assumptions about what causes the mysterious cosmic signals * A team of international astronomers, including McGill researchers, have pinpointed one of the brightest fast radio bursts (FRBs) ever det more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 22 -- The University of Copenhagen's Niels Bohr Institute issued the following news: * * * Denmark can now contribute to producing world-class chips For the first time, Denmark is establishing production of microchip wafers at the leading standard. This makes Denmark a global player in chip production. The new "wafer factory," which will be part of the University of Copenhagen, also gives a major advantage to Danish quantum researchers. They are called "the oil of  more PR

MACAU, China, Aug. 22 -- The University of Macau issued the following news: * * * Over 100 experts from home and abroad discuss smart city technologies at UM The State Key Laboratory of Internet of Things for Smart City (SKL-IOTSC) at the University of Macau (UM) held the 5th Macao International Conference on Smart City Technologies on 19 to 22 August. Themed 'Intelligent Synergy: AI-Driven Innovation for Smarter Urban Futures', this year's conference brought together over 100 experts and sch more PR

SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Aug. 22 -- Cape Breton University issued the following news: * * * A Partnership Aimed at Improving Mental Health: CBU and Nova Scotia Health Mental health, substance use and gambling affect many Nova Scotians, yet available data does not fully capture the challenges people face nor the factors that support well-being. Recognizing that reliable data is essential for informing policies, programs and services, Cape Breton University and Nova Scotia Health have partnered to  more PR

MACAU, China, Aug. 22 -- The University of Macau issued the following news: * * * UM hosts Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Interdisciplinary Doctoral Forum The Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (IAS) at the University of Macau (UM) held the 3rd Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Interdisciplinary Doctoral Forum on 21 and 22 August. The two-day forum brought together nearly 50 doctoral students, scholars, and experts from renowned institutions s more PR

BOCHUM, Germany, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University in Bochum issued the following news release: * * * Detecting Neutrino Trajectories in Real Time Researchers hope to use neutrinos to find the sources of cosmic radiation. New algorithms out of Bochum are aiding in the search, and have also eliminated a few candidates. * Since 2009, an international research team has been using the IceCube neutrino detector at the South Pole to search for the source of cosmic radiation. New algorithms devel more PR

BAYREUTH, Germany, Aug. 22 -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: * * * University of Bayreuth Established in One of the Most Important Rankings In the latest edition of the internationally significant Shanghai Ranking, the University of Bayreuth has solidified its position in the 401-500 ranking group following its rise last year. The ranking evaluated more than 2,500 universities worldwide, with 1,000 - only 51 of which are German - being ranked. * The Shanghai R more PR

KOLN, Germany, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * Inhibiting programmed cell death to treat a rare childhood disease A preclinical study at the University of Cologne could open up new treatment options for STING-associated vasculopathy with onset in infancy (SAVI) and benefit a wide spectrum of other currently therapy-resistant genetic diseases / publication in "Nature" * A team of researchers at the University of Cologne's Center for Bioc more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 22 -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news: * * * Denmark can now contribute to producing world-class chips For the first time, Denmark is establishing production of microchip wafers at the leading standard. This makes Denmark a global player in chip production. The new "wafer factory," which will be part of the University of Copenhagen, also gives a major advantage to Danish quantum researchers. They are called "the oil of the 21st century". They more PR

NORWICH, England, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * Exposure to wildfires surged in past two decades - despite global fall in burned area An international team of scientists has spotted a contradiction in worldwide wildfire trends: despite a 26 per cent decline in total burned area from 2002 to 2021, the number of people exposed to wildfires has surged by nearly 40 per cent. The study, published today in Science, also revealed that while high- more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Aug. 22 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Doctoral defence of Johnson Lok, MSc, 1 Sept 2025: Preclinical microbiome treatment shows promise in early-stage MASLD The doctoral dissertation in the field of Biomedical Physiology will be examined at the Faculty of Health Sciences at Kuopio campus. The public examination will be streamed online. * What is the topic of your doctoral research? Why is it important to study the topic? My doctoral  more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Aug. 22 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Doctoral defence of Juho Halonen, MSc, 7.10.2025: Tropical Nevanlinna theory and its applications to ultradiscrete equations The doctoral dissertation in the field of Mathematics will be examined at the Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, Joensuu campus. * What is the topic of your doctoral research? Why is it important to study the topic? The topic of my doctoral research is tropical Ne more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Encounters matter in cancer care: Healthcare professionals play a key role in restoring patients' sense of control A cancer diagnosis often comes as a shock, leaving people feeling as though they have lost control over their lives. Conducted at the University of Eastern Finland, a recent collaborative autoethnographic study explored how communication and encounters with healthcare professio more PR

HATFIELD, England, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hertfordshire issued the following news: * * * Rare quadruple star system could help unlock long-standing mysteries of how stars and planets form An international team of astronomers - including researchers at the University of Hertfordshire - have discovered an exceptionally rare cosmic star system that could help unlock long-standing mysteries about how stars and planets form. The system, known as UPM J1040-3551 AabBab, is located ar more PR

CALLAGHAN, Australia, Aug. 22 -- The University of Newcastle issued the following news: * * * University recognised at AFR Higher Education Awards University of Newcastle's researcher Professor Matt Dun and the Wollotuka Institute were recognised at last night's Australian Financial Review Higher Education Awards, which highlight the contribution that the Higher Education sector makes to Australian life. The awards are the pinnacle awards for the higher education sector, with the University  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * New study reveals what skin temperature tells us about human comfort New research has shown that the skin temperature on specific areas of the body is a strong indicator for how hot, cold or comfortable people feel. These findings could inform the design of wearable technology and smarter, more intuitive building climate control systems. A new study by experts from the University of more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Aug. 22 -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Human vaccination focus of Rift Valley Fever research Global health researchers at the University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka have been called on to help combat a major epidemic-prone disease. Researchers in the Otago Global Health Institute are part of an international consortium recently awarded a Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) grant for its work on Rift Valley Feve more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Improved sexual and reproductive healthcare needed for wahine Maori - research New research from the University of Otago, Christchurch, has highlighted gaps in the quality of sexual and reproductive healthcare services delivered to wahine Maori in Aotearoa New Zealand. Two papers, both published in the online Journal of Primary Healthcare, report findings from a study which interviewed  more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * 'Striking sail' may have helped dinosaurs find mates, new fossil suggests Scientists have uncovered a dinosaur with a striking back sail, perhaps used for mating displays * A new dinosaur with a dramatic sail along its back and tail has been identified from fossils found on the Isle of Wight in England - and it may have evolved its eye-catching look to impress potential mates. The new igu more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Promising results in the push for a Strep-A vaccine A team of microbiologists and immunologists has completed the first steps towards developing a universal vaccine against Group A Streptococcus (Strep-A). The University of Queensland-led research in partnership with Moderna has shown Strep-A, a bacterial pathogen which can cause severe infections including invasive infections and rheumatic more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * Data-driven designs to improve prosthetic legs Researchers have developed a new, data-driven way of fitting prosthetic legs which could lead to better fitting prosthetics, in less time and at a lower cost. The technology has been developed by Radii Devices and the University of Southampton, and the results of an NHS trial have been published today [22 August 2025] in JMIR Rehabilitation a more PR

TUBINGEN, Germany, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Tubingen issued the following news release: * * * Cell Publication: How Plants Regulate Their Defenses Universities of Tubingen and Hohenheim discover previously unknown peptide that prevents overreaction of the immune system in tomato plants * Tomato plants possess a sophisticated system to protect themselves against herbivores: the signaling peptide Systemin triggers a cascade of plant defense responses. A research team from the Uni more PR

WOLVERHAMPTON, England, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wolverhampton issued the following news release: * * * Better together: How co-creation is shaping the future of elite sport A groundbreaking study led by the University of Wolverhampton, in collaboration with visiting scholar and Olympic medallist Yoko Tanabe from Nihon University, has revealed striking differences in how UK judo athletes and their coaches view what matters most for performance and how confident they feel in those more PR

UPPSALA, Sweden, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- Uppsala University issued the following news release: * * * AI can find cancer pathologists miss Men assessed as healthy after a pathologist analyses their tissue sample may still have an early form of prostate cancer. Using AI, researchers at Uppsala University have been able to find subtle tissue changes that allow the cancer to be detected long before it becomes visible to the human eye. Previous research has demonstrated that AI is able to detect tiss more PR

UPPSALA, Sweden, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- Uppsala University issued the following news release: * * * New AI model can help extend life and increase safety of electric vehicle batteries Batteries in electric vehicles wear out too quickly and this is slowing down the electrification of the transport sector. Researchers at Uppsala University have now developed an AI model that can provide a much more accurate picture of battery ageing. The model could lead to longer life and enhanced safety for elec more PR

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Saskatchewan issued the following news release: * * * USask researcher discovers surprising findings from atmospheric measurements Comprised of five distinct layers, Earth's atmosphere protects us and provides key ingredients for life on the planet, like oxygen and water. But certain chemicals released into the air can damage these important layers, leaving the earth prone to negative impacts, like climate change and disruption to more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Many medicine users prefer sustainable options, even if they cost more Patients want eco-friendly medicines but lack knowledge of environmental impacts * Many patients would prefer to use medicines that are less harmful to the environment, even if that means paying more or compromising on convenience. That's the key finding from new research by Utrecht University, led by pharmacist and research more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 22 -- York University issued the following news release: * * * Brightest fast radio burst seen so far allows researchers to zoom in on the location of origin Researchers use newly deployed CHIME Outrigger telescopes and deep-space imaging to challenge long-held assumptions about what causes the mysterious cosmic signals * A team of international astronomers, including a researcher from York University, have pinpointed one of the brightest fast radio bursts (FRBs) ever more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- York University issued the following news release: * * * York-led safe water tool nearly three times more effective than standard practice, new study finds York researcher says with significant cuts to humanitarian funding in 2025, demand for cost-effective, evidence-based solutions is growing * A new study finds a dramatic increase in safe drinking water when a machine learning-enabled tool created by York University researchers is used to optimize chl more PR