BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 27 -- Johns Hopkins Medicine issued the following news release: * * * A 19-Year Fight Against Prostate Cancer Brings Man to Johns Hopkins Medicine Dean Pepol is no stranger to prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the second-leading type of cancer death in American men, and Pepol has experienced multiple family members being diagnosed with the disease during his lifetime, including his own father. This heightened awareness of the disease led Pepol to get regular physi more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * 3D-printed superconductor achieves record performance * Nearly a decade after they first demonstrated that soft materials could guide the formation of superconductors, Cornell researchers have achieved a one-step, 3D printing method that produces superconductors with record properties. The advance, detailed Aug. 19 in Nature Communications, builds on years of interdisciplinary work led by Ulrich Wiesner, the S more PR

DECORAH, Iowa, Aug. 26 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Anthropology students use remote sensing technology to locate unmarked graves in northeast Iowa * # A team of three Luther College anthropology students led by Colin Betts, professor of anthropology, worked to identify unmarked graves at three pioneer cemeteries in Winneshiek County this summer. Evan McElroy, Benson Newhouse and Rebecca Zheng used advanced remote sensing technology to identify unmarked burial site more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * As hurricane season peaks, Rice experts spotlight overlooked Houston flood risks beyond FEMA maps * Heavy rain overwhelms local drainage, creating yard-level flooding that official maps don't always capture. As we look back on Hurricanes Harvey and Katrina, Rice University experts say much of the region's flood risk still sits outside federally mapped zones. The perspective draws on published research in Po more PR

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Aug. 27 -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * Former Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer '95 To Speak at the Levy Economics Institute on September 16 Bard College alum and former US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Commissioner Erika McEntarfer '95 will give a lecture, "The Importance of Official Data in Assessing Economic Conditions," on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 5pm EDT (UTC -04:00) at the Levy Economics Institute a more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * AI reveals how protein modifications link mutations to disease Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that reveals how protein modifications link genetic mutations to disease. The method, called DeepMVP and published in Nature Methods, significantly outperforms previously published models and has implications for the development of novel t more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Gene-diet interactions help regulate the body's daily rhythms Our bodies follow a natural 24-hour cycle known as the circadian rhythm that influences everything from sleep to metabolism. While scientists have long known that certain core circadian clock genes help regulate these rhythms, a new study led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine reveals that there is an additional layer of r more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Earth and beyond: Geophysics can help us find abandoned gas wells -- and even habitable planets Near-surface geophysicist Sina Saneiyan has wide-ranging research interests By Jennifer Micale You don't need a shovel to find out what's happening underground. Using advanced sensing technology, near-surface geophysics allows us to peek under the Earth's surface from the ground, the sky or even spac more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Bioengineered bacteria could lead to therapeutic antibody drugs * A Cornell-led collaboration has devised a potentially low-cost method for producing antibodies for therapeutic treatments. They've bioengineered bacteria with an overlooked enzyme that can attach complex sugars, known as glycans, to monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) to boost their immune defenses. The research was published July 4 in Nature Communica more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Team Brings Lung Cancer Into Focus with 3D Imaging Innovation By Heidi Opdyke A new National Institutes of Health-funded collaboration at Carnegie Mellon University is breaking down barriers to high-resolution, 3D imaging of tissues -- technology that could revolutionize how doctors detect, diagnose and understand cancers like lung cancer. Leon Zhao of the Mellon College of Science is working wi more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Chip, Chip, Hooray! Texas A&M Team Wins AI Chip Design Challenge Computer engineering graduate students take honors in the large language model category of the Generative AI Chip Hackathon. By Katie Satterlee A team of computer engineering graduate students from the Texas A&M University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering earned top honors at one of the most cutt more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * It's Time to Recognize Public Health Nurses and Give Them Their Due After 140 years of vital, often invisible service, public health nurses (PHNs) deserve formal recognition as a distinct occupation, says a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The research argues that classifying PHNs under a unique federal occupational category would finally allow  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 26 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Convocation 2025: Welcoming New Students (Video) * Members of the Class of 2029 were encouraged by a seasoned Syracuse University student to step out of their comfort zones during this year's New Student Convocation, held Aug. 21 in the JMA Wireless Dome. The event marked the official start of the students' Syracuse University experience. "Be present in the small moments. They matter. Embrace the noodles, t more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * Top tech tools every student should know By Jennifer Hill You've grown up gaming, texting and Googling. You've had a smartphone in one hand and a tablet in the other since you were little. Your parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles rely on you for tech support. We're confident you can thrive in this age of ever-changing technology, and we work hard at ETSU to provide you with the platforms, more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Engineering fantasy into reality * Growing up in the suburban town of Spring, Texas, just outside of Houston, Erik Ballesteros couldn't help but be drawn in by the possibilities for humans in space. It was the early 2000s, and NASA's space shuttle program was the main transport for astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). Ballesteros' hometown was less than an hour fr more PR

FULLERTON, California, Aug. 27 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: * * * Fellowship at OC Health Care Agency Inspires Student's Public Health Career PATH Academy Program Focuses on Workforce Readiness and Grad School Success Cal State Fullerton public health alum Anna Le spent the past year working at the Orange County Health Care Agency, learning about promoting and protecting individual and community health. Le worked at the health care agenc more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Fine-tuning zinc supplementation, light exposure to boost microgreens' nutrition * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Microgreens, which are young, edible plants that only take one to three weeks to harvest, are more than garnish at trendy restaurants -- they could be the answer to global hunger, according to plant scientists at Penn State. Already densely packed with nutrients, microgreens can be m more PR

STATESBORO, Georgia, Aug. 27 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Four Georgia Southern faculty members publish books taking historical research beyond the library Four Georgia Southern University professors are using their original research to bring new light to historic topics. Their recently published books span topics from European history to an American novelist to a reexamination of Sherman's March through Georgia. Through research that takes a deep di more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Aug. 27 -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * FRONTLINE names 2025-26 Missouri School of Journalism Reporting Fellow BOSTON (Aug. 26, 2025) -- This month, the PBS investigative series FRONTLINE, produced at GBH in Boston, welcomes the 2025-26 reporting fellow Skye Lucas, MA '25. Now in its third year, this year-long fellowship aims to expose new and emerging investigative journalists to FRONTLINE's award-winning appr more PR

STATESBORO, Georgia, Aug. 27 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Southern secures prestigious National Science Foundation Grant for innovative STEM research, education and outreach Georgia Southern University's Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing and College of Education are teaming up to bring the latest innovative research on renewable energy to STEM educators and their classrooms across Georgia. That's all thanks to a $600,000 more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- Hope College issued the following news: * * * Dr. Danny Mendez Shares Legacy of Trailblazing Dominican Immigrant During Hispanic Heritage Lecture on Sept. 16 Dr. Danny Mendez will present a lecture of "Dancing with Memory: Normandia Maldonado, Cultural Activism and the Making of Dominican Identity in the U.S.," during Hope College's 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month Lecture on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 3:30 p.m. in the concert hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 26 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Kathleen Grove Co-Authors Book on Women's Wisdom Kathleen Grove, J.D. '77, is one of the authors of the book, Elder Women's Wisdom: A Reclaimed Paradigm of Leadership, slated to be published by Emerald Publishing Limited on September 10. The book examines seven leadership 'signatures' and weaves an iterative, layered model of women's ways of wisdom that honors the voices o more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * J-PAL North America launches Initiative for Effective US Crime Policy * Crime and public safety are among the most pressing concerns across communities in the United States. Violence fractures lives and carries staggering costs; the economic burden of gun violence alone tops $100 billion each year. More than 5 million people live under supervision through incarceration, probation,  more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 27 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * K-State Salina offers free webinar for drone pilots about proposed FAA regulation updates Applied Aviation Research Center advances campus's mission to be a global leader in advanced air mobility. By Jeremy Bohn As the drone industry continues to advance and develop new regulations at a rapid pace, Kansas State University Salina's Applied Aviation Research Center, or AARC, prepares the next generation of  more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Aug. 27 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State program earns 2025 Regents' Award The University System of Georgia Board of Regents has honored Kennesaw State University's geography and geospatial sciences programs with the Teaching Excellence Award for Department or Program. Housed within the Department of Geography and Anthropology in the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the programs were recognized f more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * KU designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research Researchers and faculty members at the University of Kansas' Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science and Institute for Information Sciences (I2S) recently received redesignation as a Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Research (CAE-R). The prestigious designation by the National Security Agency (NSA) is awarded to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: New Study Shows Mediterranean Diets Lowers Diabetes Risk * A new study out of Spain offers some of the strongest evidence that lifestyle interventions can meaningfully prevent Type 2 diabetes. Researchers followed nearly 5,000 adults at high risk for diabetes over six years and found that those who combined the Mediterranean diet with calorie reduction and regular exercise were 31% less li more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 26 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Message to the Orange Community * Dear Orange Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, Families, and Friends: As a new academic year begins, I've been thinking a lot about what lies ahead--not just for our University, but for me personally and professionally. After much reflection, I've decided that I will step down as chancellor and president of Syracuse University in June 2026. Serving this University has been more PR

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Prof. Yu Co-Authors Paper on the Impact of Famine on Audit Quality Minna Yu, Ph.D., director of the Institute of Global Understanding and professor of accounting, is co-author of a paper published in The Journal of International Financial Management & Accounting. The article, "Imprinting Theory in Auditing: Auditors' Famine Experience and Audit Quality," explores how trauma, such as experien more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Study IDs What Can Help Collaborative Groups Actually Accomplish Their Goals Collaborative organizations, involving government agencies, nonprofit groups and other key stakeholders, are often created to address regional challenges such as preserving watersheds - but these organizations often fail to accomplish their stated goals. A new study suggests there is a specific admini more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * New data science methods could improve understanding of personality and psychopathology * By Jenna Somers Key Takeaways * Researchers uncovered new personality traits and developed a new personality hierarchy using novel data science methods in taxonomic graph analysis (TGA). * TGA could lead to a more precise understanding of personality and classifications in psychopathology. * The researche more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * On the joys of being head of house at McCormick Hall * While sharing a single cup of coffee, Raul Radovitzky, the Jerome C. Hunsaker Professor in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and his wife Flavia Cardarelli, senior administrative assistant in the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society, recently discussed the love they have for their "nighttime jobs" living in Mc more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 27 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * On-screen and now IRL: FSU researchers find evidence suggesting ChatGPT influences how we speak By McKenzie Harris Within five days of ChatGPT's release in 2022, the artificial intelligence chatbot gained more than a million users. Today, more than half of all adults under age 30 and nearly half of adults ages 30-49 say they've used it, according to Pew Research Center. New research from Florida Stat more PR

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Aug. 27 -- Oregon State University issued the following news release: * * * Oregon State recognized with national engagement award for efforts to reduce whale entanglement A collaborative research and outreach effort led by Oregon State University to protect whales and sustain Oregon's commercial Dungeness crab fishery has been recognized as one of four regional winners of the 2025 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award. The Oregon whale entanglemen more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 26 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU research explores sustainability of cattle grazing in Kansas wheat-sorghum systems * Media Contact: Desa James | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-2669 | desa.james@okstate.edu Most people would be surprised how much water goes into making a hamburger. Dr. Mary Foltz, assistant professor for the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is working with master's student Allie Thomas to  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 26 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Personal style: Spears Business Hall of Fame inductee Wade rises from sales clerk to people-focused retail executive * Media Contact: Hallie Hart | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-1050 | hallie.hart@okstate.edu Editor's note: The Spears School of Business is releasing a series of feature stories to celebrate the 2025 Spears Business Hall of Fame inductees and Outstanding Young Alumni before the more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Translating Bamboo Across Continents and Cultures Visiting Fulbright Scholar Luisa Molari collaborates with Pitt's Kent Harries to advance bamboo research * Although abundant, sustainable, and strong, bamboo as a construction material remains underused and in need of increased international standardization. Researchers Kent Harries at the University of Pi more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 27 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Political science grad recognized for outstanding research, leadership experience at K-State Andrew Navarro is passionate about changing the world through the legal system. A recent political science graduate from Kansas State University, Navarro completed two major research projects exploring county government structure and U.S. refugee policy during his time as a Wildcat. For his project "A County Clerk more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Pursuing purpose, building knowledge: AAP embarks on the fall 2025 semester * As the fall 2025 semester begins at the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning (AAP), faculty, students, and staff prepare again to support and engage in dynamic learning experiences, essential research and scholarship, and boundary-pushing creative work. An extension of these priorities, a number of special events, exhibitions, op more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: What would reclassifying marijuana mean for medical research? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- There may be a major change in national drug policy coming soon. The Trump administration is considering reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance. The change in classification was proposed in 2024 under the Biden administration, following a recommendation from the U. more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Seton Hall University Hosts Prevention Links Employee Summit: 'Bloom Where We're Planted' By Mary Landriau Seton Hall University was proud to welcome Prevention Links for its 2025 Employee Summit, co-sponsored by the Department of Social Work. This year's theme, "Bloom Where We're Planted," captured the heart of Prevention Links' mission and resonated deeply with the values of Seton Hall, commitment t more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Simpler models can outperform deep learning at climate prediction * Environmental scientists are increasingly using enormous artificial intelligence models to make predictions about changes in weather and climate, but a new study by MIT researchers shows that bigger models are not always better. The team demonstrates that, in certain climate scenarios, much simpler, physics-based more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Aug. 27 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU nursing students make big impact sharing knowhow with community By Christi Mathis Did you know that a 15-ounce bottle of apple juice contains as much sugar (49 grams) as 10 Oreos? That's just one of the sometimes-surprising nutritional and brain health facts a group of students in Southern Illinois University Carbondale's accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program recentl more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 27 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * The Soval Series: OU Announces Suite of Signature Student Experiences Coming This Fall By Jacob Guthrie The University of Oklahoma announced the launch of a new suite of signature student experiences designed to foster connection, school spirit and memorable traditions among the student body. The Soval Series, taking place this fall on the historic South Oval on OU's Norman campus, will feature three sig more PR

STANFORD, California, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University issued the following news: * * * Study shows mindset shift curbs depression after catastrophe A mindset intervention encouraged reflection on the COVID-19 pandemic as a source of growth. Participants who adopted this perspective reported improved mental health and showed positive physiological changes. In brief * A Stanford-led study found that a one-hour mindset intervention helped adults view the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportu more PR

STONY BROOK, New York, Aug. 27 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: * * * Stony Brook Medicine Nationally Recognized for Commitment to High-Quality Stroke and Cardiac Care Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has once again been recognized by the American Heart Association for its commitment to delivering high-quality patient care across cardiovascular and stroke focus areas. This year marks the 15th consecutive year (2010 - 2025) r more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 27 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * A Summer of Momentum: OU Advances Strategic Plan with Impactful Progress By Jacob Guthrie The University of Oklahoma's summer was marked by momentum, from expanding access to critical cancer treatment to welcoming key leadership, opening state-of-the-art facilities and launching a new suite of signature student experiences. After announcing an update to the "Lead On, University: The Next Phase" Strategic more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 27 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Disaster Response Researchers Test Virtual Reality Tool With Older Adults By Mike Nolan Researchers at the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity (CEHC) have spent the summer helping older adults better prepare for disasters -- in a virtual world. In September, CEHC researchers received $549,943 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to lead a project focused on using more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 22 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Tulane testing new 'drop-of-blood' diagnostic device for trauma patients Tulane University biomedical engineers are developing a new device to rapidly detect life-threatening blood-clotting problems in trauma patients using just a single drop of blood. It's a potentially life-saving advancement for cases of severe injury, where every minute counts as emergency teams work to stop bleeding and assess  more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 27 (TNSrep) -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Study: Post-Katrina philanthropy reshaped New Orleans nonprofit sector The unprecedented wave of philanthropy that followed Hurricane Katrina not only fueled New Orleans' immediate recovery but also transformed the city's nonprofit sector, strengthening the city's resilience over the past two decades, according to a new study by a Tulane University faculty member. The study found the number more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 27 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Two UW Students Selected for Fulbright US Student Program Two University of Wyoming students have been selected for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Scholarship Program this academic year. Jessica Petri, of Green River, was selected as an English teaching assistant in Laos, and Jack MacDonald, from Manchester, Conn., will serve as an English teaching assistant in Taiwan. The Fulbright Program is th more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Expands Extended Education with Three New AI Courses to Equip Arkansas Workforce for Tomorrow By Angelita Faller The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is launching three innovative courses in its Extended Education program, designed to prepare Arkansas's workforce for the future with practical skills in artificial intelligence. The courses, including Supercharge Your Marketing St more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 27 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Summer: PhD Student Bringing Energy, Wastewater Research to Nigeria By Bethany Bump Alfred Navokhi Apaji grew up in Wukari, a small town in northeastern Nigeria where the lack of regular electricity, clean water and waste disposal led to frequent illness for him and his neighbors. "We battled with a lot of challenges like typhoid and malaria because people dump their wastewater in rivers and drai more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2025 Achieves 100% First-Time Pass Rate on National Licensing Exam By David Wise The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2025 has achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE), marking the third consecutive year that the program has reached this more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 27 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * UC San Diego Named No. 1 Best Public College for Research in New Washington Monthly Ranking By Tori Acuna The University of California San Diego earned the title of No. 1 best public college for research in the nation in a new ranking released by Washington Monthly. America's Best Colleges for Research, included in Washington Monthly's 2025 College Guide and Rankings, highlights th more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 27 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * $1.7B in Funding Fuels Research that Sparks Breakthroughs By Debra Bass and Kellie Woodhouse University of California San Diego received $1.7 billion in grants over the previous year, funding that fueled critical research in human health, national defense, advanced technology, social sciences, and much more. The funding comes from federal and state agencies, industry, and philanth more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Alcohol Opens the Floodgates for Bad Bacteria By Miles Martin Alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) is a major cause of liver transplantation and death worldwide, and its impact is only growing. In 2022, the annual cost of ALD in the United States was $31 billion. By 2040, this number could be as high as $66 billion. ALD has limited therapeutic options, so scientists are  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * New Database Expands Understanding of Pacific Coral Reef Fish By Brittany Hook Marine biologists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography have released a new database of size parameters for 1,308 species of Pacific coral reef fishes, advancing scientists' understanding of fish health and population dynamics in the region. By linking length to weight, scientis more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * How a Malaria-Fighting Breakthrough Provides Lasting Protection WHO has recommended the first new class of vector control products in more than 40 years. * A relatively new class of insecticide that can be disseminated on something the size of a sheet of paper offers protection for up to a year against mosquitoes that spread malaria, as well as dengue, We more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * UCLA scientists map primate ovarian reserve development, offering key insights into women's health Key takeaways * UCLA researchers have created a first-of-its-kind blueprint that captures how the ovarian reserve -- a female's lifetime supply of eggs -- forms in primates. * The work provides the first cellular explanation for mini-puberty, a discovery that could serve as an ear more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * UCLA scientists use mini-organ models to uncover hantavirus secrets, point to treatments Key takeaways * UCLA scientists built miniature models of human lungs, hearts and brains to study hantaviruses, deadly rodent-borne viruses with no current treatments. * They discovered that Andes virus -- the only hantavirus that spreads between people -- can infect a wide range of human t more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 27 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Global Reach, Local Impact: Sylvester's Clinical Trials Course Returns Clinical trials are the backbone of medical discovery, transforming promising ideas and research discoveries into proven treatments and turning hope into improved outcomes through rigorous scientific validation. Every breakthrough in cancer care--from targeted therapies to immunotherapies--has passed through the me more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Aug. 27 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * UNC Health Launches Nation's First Rural OBGYN Fellowship New UNC School of Medicine Program Addresses Urgent Need to Improve Maternal Health * UNC Health is the first healthcare institution in the nation to launch an Obstetrics and Gynecology Fellowship dedicated to rural women's health. The new UNC School of Medicine program's intent is not only to train physicians  more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 27 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus issued the following news: * * * Engineering New Art Experiences Video games are often overlooked as an art form, says John Borchert, Ph.D. The UNC Greensboro faculty member contests this idea. He says immersive worlds for players are art forms in their own right. They're also powerful tools for expanding our understanding of more traditional arts. "When many people think about video gaming and esports, more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * A growing baby planet photographed for first time in a ring of darkness By Daniel Stolte A team of astronomers has detected for the first time a growing planet outside our solar system, embedded in a cleared gap of a multi-ringed disk of dust and gas. The team, led by University of Arizona astronomer Laird Close and Richelle van Capelleveen, an astronomy graduate student at Leiden Observa more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Marine protected areas keep California's kelp resilient against rising water temperatures, scientists find Key takeaways * Kelp forests play an important role in healthy coastal ecosystems, but they prefer cold water and die off if the water gets too warm, such as during marine heat waves. * UCLA geographers using 40 years of satellite data have found that kelp within marine p more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Expert on catfishes publishes updated volume on catfish biology and evolution Few people on Earth know as much about catfishes as University of Kansas researcher Gloria Arratia, who serves as editor and contributor to the just published first volume of "Catfishes: A Highly Diversified Group" (CRC Press, 2025), a two-volume reference. While the first volume focuses on the fascinating anatomy of catf more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Americans prioritized preventing lockdown harms over COVID-19 deaths When asked to choose between bad outcomes from lockdowns, most Americans said they'd rather risk more COVID deaths than allow more child abuse, domestic violence or deaths caused by economic hardship. A new University of Michigan study, published in the journal Analyses of Social Issues and Public Policy, highlights the publ more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 27 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Nicotine pouch, cannabis, vaping, psychedelic use on the rise among US adults The percentage of young and midlife adults using nicotine pouches significantly increased last year, while cannabis use, vaping and the use of psychedelic drugs are at or near all-time highs, according to the latest data from the University of Michigan's Monitoring the Future Panel survey. "Alcohol continues to be t more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 27 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * Four undergrads chosen for URAD research scholarship By Anna Padilla This year's fall Undergraduate Research Scholarship awardees have been chosen. Four University of New Mexico students are supported in their pursuit of research with a UNM faculty member. Winners are given a $500 departmental award. The proposed research may be conducted as an independent study, a departmental honors project  more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 27 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * LoboBites returns this fall LoboBITES are three-minute presentations on a thesis, dissertation, or other substantial research project or scholarly activity, similar to the trademarked Three Minute Thesis (3MT). Think of them as short TED talks. Graduate students present their research in a compelling and approachable way, using language and terms appropriate for a general, non-academic audience. more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: * * * Peyton Manning Gives Over $4M To Honor Two Academic Mentors The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Communication and Information announces the establishment of the Faye Julian Dean's Chair Endowment and the John Haas Director's Chair Endowment, supported by a transformative gift of over $4 million from 1997 alumnus Peyton Manning. The new endowments will open doors to bold ideas, innovati more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing earns prestigious Center of Excellence designation The UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing has earned the prestigious Center of Excellence in Nursing Education designation from the National League of Nursing, for promoting the pedagogical or teaching expertise of its faculty. The school will be one of only 21 nursing  more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA Researcher Builds Blueprint to Combat Trafficking Human trafficking offenses increased 26% from 2012-22, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics * University of Texas at Arlington researcher Kathleen Preble is expanding her human trafficking research from Missouri to Texas, aiming to create a blueprint other states can use to address this growing problem. Dr. Preble, an  more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA student's research earns international recognition Maria Olds' study on blood alcohol tests highlights the impact of UTA's chemistry programs * There's no better feeling for a professor than seeing a student's work get recognized. Just ask Daniel Armstrong, the Robert A. Welch Distinguished Professor in Chemistry at The University of Texas at Arlington. He called it "terrific" more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB Clear Lake Campus receives Level II Trauma Verification UTMB's Clear Lake Campus has received Level II Trauma Verification from The American College of Surgeons, meaning it is equipped to deliver comprehensive trauma care, including the definitive treatment of severely injured patients. "A Level II Trauma Designation means our facility provides comprehensive trauma care with 24/ more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * UTPD Increases West Campus Patrol, Cross-Trains With APD To Enhance Safety The University of Texas at Austin Police Department has expanded its patrols to enhance safety for UT students who live in Austin's West Campus neighborhood and thousands of employees and visitors who frequent it. Building on years of safety investments in West Campus and last year's addition of the UTPD West Campus substation, U more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 27 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Extension Launches Emergency Hay Assistance Site for Producers Facing Wildfires To assist producers facing wildfires, University of Wyoming Extension has launched a new online platform to help coordinate hay donations and provide fire recovery resources. The Wyoming Emergency Hay Assistance site, found at https://wyoextension.org/hotspringscounty/wyoming-emergency-hay-assistance/, directly connects pro more PR