ITHACA, New York, Aug. 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * 'Eye-on-a-chip' reveals trigger for steroid-induced glaucoma * The eye, like most organs, has an intricate plumbing system. Pressure builds when drainage is impaired, and this condition - glaucoma - can cause irreversible vision loss. Certain popular anti-inflammatory eye medications that contain steroids can in some cases compound the problem, although scientists have been at a loss to understand why. Now, Co more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * 94% of VCU community members feel safe on campus Annual survey influences public safety operations for the new academic year, with pedestrian safety and nighttime police visibility in the spotlight. * By Jake Burns VCU Police The overwhelming majority - 94% - of community members at Virginia Commonwealth University reported feeling "safe" or "very safe" on campus, according to the 2025 Percep more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Ancient DNA reveals farming spread through migration, locals slow to adopt it * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Roughly 10,000 years ago, humans started shifting from being nomadic hunter-gatherers to building large agricultural settlements, marking one of the greatest transformations in human history. This transition, known as the Neolithic Revolution, began in the Fertile Crescent of the Middle more PR

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- Antioch University issued the following Q&A by Dani LaPointe with alumnus Kader Gumus: * * * Antioch Spotlight: PhDLC Alum Kader Gumus on Thrivership and Trauma-Informed Research By Dani LaPointe When Kader Gumus came to the part of her doctoral studies in Antioch's PhD in Leadership and Change, where she needed to choose a topic for her dissertation, she decided to explore the transformative journey from surviving to thriving after intimate partner violence. more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 28 -- Yale University issued the following news release: * * * Art detectives and aspiring curators: Summer interns bring skill, spark to the YCBA This summer, seven student interns -- from New Haven and beyond -- made meaningful contributions to the Yale Center for British Art and gained valuable insights into the museum profession. * Charlee Ferguson's internship at the Yale Center for British Art (YCBA) this summer sent her on one scholarly quest after anothe more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 28 -- Hampton University issued the following news: * * * As a Nationwide Financial Aid Crisis Looms, Hampton University is Leading the Way in Affordability, Tackling Challenges with Resolve Hampton, Va (August 27, 2025) - While families nationwide face rising tuition costs and delays in financial aid, Hampton University recognizes these challenges and has met them with sympathy and resolve. Despite the national financial aid crisis, through enhanced processes, expand more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 28 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Axinn and Lantz continue to lead Ford School's International Policy Center, expanding reach and student opportunities William Axinn and Paula Lantz will continue their leadership of the Ford School's International Policy Center (IPC) for the 2025-26 academic year. Together, they are poised to expand IPC's impact, foster new global collaborations, and offer students a grow more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 28 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Grant renewal focuses on Superfund impact on preterm births Baylor College of Medicine received nearly $15 million from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to renew the Baylor-Rice Superfund Research Program (SRP). The five-year grant allows researchers to investigate how maternal exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from Superfund sites contributes to preterm births a more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * One step closer to improving ER+ breast cancer patients' response to therapy A new study from researchers at Baylor College of Medicine brings hope for a more personalized approach to treat estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer, the most common type of this cancer. The team identified a biomarker in preclinical ER+ breast cancer models that indicates that the tumor is more likely to re more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Students Develop Tool To Help American Red Cross Estimate Shelter Needs After Earthquakes Disaster relief workers in the U.S. are now able to predict emergency shelter needs within five minutes of an earthquake, thanks to a team of Carnegie Mellon University students. Earthquakes are not a distant threat for the United States. In the next 100 years, there's more than a 95% chance that populous p more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Certain communities of pond plants may increase greenhouse gases * The composition of aquatic plant communities in shallow freshwater bodies, including floating plants, submerged plants and phytoplankton, can have important effects on greenhouse gas production, transport and emissions, according to a new study. The findings could lead to aquatic plant management strategies that help mitigate the release of gas more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Chinchilla and Mulvaney named 2025-26 Brooks School Nixon Fellows * Laura Chinchilla Miranda, former President of the Republic of Costa Rica, and Mick Mulvaney, a former U.S. Congressman and White House Chief of Staff, have been named the 2025-26 John W. Nixon '53 Distinguished Policy Fellows at the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy. As Brooks School Nixon Policy Fellows, President Chinchilla and A more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell showcases semiconductor leadership at 2025 SUPREME annual review * Cornell University hosted the 2025 annual review of the SUPREME research center July 29-31, bringing together more than 150 researchers, students, industry leaders and government officials at the new Ithaca Downtown Conference Center and on campus to highlight advances in next-generation semiconductor technology. SUPREME -- short for Su more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Tech's new faculty are building tech that thinks, feels, and teaches * Seven new faculty members have joined Cornell Tech, each bringing visionary research and interdisciplinary expertise to its academic community. These scholars are blurring the lines between disciplines -- from AI that sees and hears like a human, to video games that teach ecological thinking. With three Sloan Fellows, three NSF CARE more PR

FULLERTON, California, Aug. 28 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: * * * CSUF Is First Public University in OC to Offer School Social Work Credential In New Credential Program, Students Gain 600 Hours of School Internship Experience * Social work graduate student Jessica Munoz Garcia wants to work in the public school setting to support students who may face systemic barriers to academic success. "As someone who grew up in the public school s more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release: * * * CUNY SPH celebrates 10 years of public health excellence This year, CUNY SPH proudly marks its 10th anniversary as an independent school. Founded in 2016, CUNY SPH brought together programs once scattered across four CUNY campuses to create one cohesive, dynamic home for public health education and research. Ten years later, the school has grown i more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Distinguished behavioral scientist brings decades of research & mentoring expertise to FSU College of Medicine By Audrey Post Bonnie Spring has always had the drive and desire to improve public health. The Florida State University professor's initial research into serious mental illness, while earning her master's and doctoral degrees at Harvard, has been cited more than 3,000 times. When further pro more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Engineering Celebrates Journal of Big Data's Decade of Excellence By Gisele Galoustian The College of Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University is marking a decade of global impact and excellence of the peer-reviewed Journal of Big Data, a pioneering open-access publication. The journal was co-founded by two of more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University expert available to discuss how ChatGPT is influencing modern language By Stephen Stone Earlier this year, Florida State University Assistant Professor of Computational Linguistics Tom Juzek helped uncover why ChatGPT overuses certain words. His latest work examines how the AI chatbot could be changing the way people speak. Through an analysis of some of the nation's most pop more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * For bees, diet isn't one-size-fits-all * * Link to: Northwestern Now Story * New study tracked eight bumble bee species in the wild across eight years * Scientists recorded which flowers bees visited and calculated macronutrients in pollen from 35 flower species * Bee species occupy two distinct diet groups: one prefers protein and another prefers fat and carbs * Findings could help c more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 28 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Better Government Lab to evaluate the effectiveness of social programs designed to Improve economic mobility In August, Arnold Ventures awarded the Better Government Lab (BGL) an $800,000 grant to fund the completion of five studies that assess the causal effects of social policies meant to improve economic mobility in the United States. The project will be led by Georget more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Former Colombian president will launch Climate Impact Speaker Series * The Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability's 2025 Climate Impact Speaker Series will kick off Sept. 2 with former president of Colombia Ivan Duque. He oversaw the country's dramatic expansion of renewable energy - from 1% of national energy production to more than 10% in four years - when he served as president of Colombia from 2018-2022. more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 27 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Free field day to highlight Oklahoma's pecan industry * Media Contact: Trisha Gedon | Sr. Communications Specialist | 405-744-3625 | trisha.gedon@okstate.edu Oklahoma agriculture is well-known for its cattle and wheat industries, but the pecan industry also has a significant impact on the state. Oklahoma State University Extension is partnering with the Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association and Frazier more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 28 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * George Mason expands access to VAST semiconductor certificate program By Paola Duran George Mason University's state-of-the-art Nanofabrication Facility cleanroom on the Science and Technology Campus in Manassas, Virginia is set to transform workforce preparation in one of the nation's most critical technology sectors. Beginning fall 2025, the facility's class 1000 cleanroom will host the Semiconduc more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 28 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * AI Can Save Lives--But Only If We Guide It By Katie Pearce Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a shimmer in the distance. In public health, it's already transforming the ways we predict and detect disease, deliver care, and make life-or-death decisions. The promise is enormous: AI can scan massive datasets in seconds, spot patterns no human would catch, and deliver faste more PR

STATESBORO, Georgia, Aug. 28 (TNSrpt) -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Southern reaches new economic impact record of $1.167 billion Recent reports from the University System of Georgia (USG) show Georgia Southern University continues its legacy of significant economic impact on its surrounding region. According to the USG's latest Economic Impact report, the system recorded a $23.1 billion total economic impact from July 1, 2023 until June 30,  more PR

STATESBORO, Georgia, Aug. 28 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Southern University engineering team wins at U.S. Department of Energy national innovation competition A team of Georgia Southern University students and faculty from the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing won first place in the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) EnergyTech University Prize National Pitch Competition. The team took home a total of $70,000 and outpaced more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Georgia State Scientists Revive Ancient Gene to Target Gout, Fatty Liver Disease By Andre Walker Gout, a form of arthritis caused by crystals that build up in joints and cause swelling and pain, is one of humanity's oldest diseases. Scientists at Georgia State University may have found an ancient solution to treat it. In a study published in Scientific Reports, researchers used CRISPR gene editin more PR

STATESBORO, Georgia, Aug. 28 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Grit, grace and groundwater: A Georgia Southern journey through Ghana When Professor Worlanyo Eric Gato, Ph.D., watches his students walk through the iron gates of Cape Coast Castle for the first time, he doesn't say much. He doesn't have to. "They feel it," he says. "You can see it in their faces." That moment -- walking the same stone floors where generations of enslaved Africans once stoo more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Aug. 28 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU collaboration powers return of national conference on student research By Brian Vernellis Building on its partnership with Grand Valley, the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) has announced that its flagship event, the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), will return to Grand Rapids in 2027 -- marking the city's second time hosting the national gathering in three years.  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * How VCU's reimagined University College will serve all students, regardless of major or academic home Focused on innovation and interdisciplinary education, the newly relaunched college positions VCU as a national leader in reimagining higher education. * By Brian McNeill This fall semester, Virginia Commonwealth University has reimagined University College, bringing together Interdisciplinary  more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, Aug. 28 -- Augusta University issued the following news release: * * * Hyundai invests $400,000 in pediatric cancer research at Augusta University Representatives with Hyundai Hope On Wheels rolled in to the Wellstar Children's Hospital of Georgia on Aug. 20 to present a $400,000 Scholar Hope Grant to David Munn, MD, a physician-scientist with the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University, to support his childhood cancer research. "We really rely on people like Hyundai wh more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Test Detects Brain Cancers in Cerebrospinal Fluid with High Accuracy A novel, multi-analyte test developed by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, its Ludwig Center and the Johns Hopkins Department of Neurosurgery can accurately identify brain cancers using small samples of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), offering a promising new tool to guide clinical decision-making. The fi more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Aug. 28 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State lab serves as hub for undergraduate research, scholarship In Andrew Haddow's office, a white board sits adjacent to his desk scrawled with notes indicating dates for scholarship deadlines, summer program applications, and progress on lab work. The assistant professor of microbiology said it's all in service to his students, a color-coded guide to map success in the classroom, and a more PR

LAKE FOREST, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- Lake Forest College issued the following news: * * * HUMAN team deepens partnership with University of Bergen's Center for Digital Narrative In early August, faculty leaders and administrators from Lake Forest College's $1.2 million HUMAN grant from the Mellon Foundation traveled to the University of Bergen to collaborate with colleagues at the Center for Digital Narrative (CDN). This visit marked another milestone in the College's growing presence at the in more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 27 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Locally produced proteins help mitochondria function * Our cells produce a variety of proteins, each with a specific role that, in many cases, means that they need to be in a particular part of the cell where that role is needed. One of the ways that cells ensure certain proteins end up in the right location at the right time is through localized translation, a process that ensures more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: 50% American Tariffs Take Effect Against India * WASHINGTON (August 27, 2025)- 50% tariffs on goods imported from India took effect today. The doubled tax from 25% to 50% on goods was a punishment by President Trump for India purchasing Russian oil. The levy is expected to impact many importers and potentially damage America's economic relationship with India. Experts at the George Washi more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 28 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Miami Project Investigators Test Neuromodulation to Help Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Patients Regain Function Summary * Researchers at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis are using neuromodulation to help people with spinal cord and brain injuries. * Neuromodulation activates the brain and spinal cord after injury, focusing on residual circuit restoration to improve function. * On more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- Michigan State University's College of Social Science issued the following news: * * * Politics shape what Brazilians see on TV about energy shortages By Diane Huhn When the lights go out in Brazil, the way TV networks tell the story has a lot to do with politics and who's in charge. A new study from Michigan State University, led by Karina Ninni Ramos of the Center for Global Change and Earth Observations, reveals that relationships between presid more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 28 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * Governors, Industry and Education Leaders Announce Tri-State Manufacturing Partnership TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Area governors, power company executives and university presidents recently established the Mississippi-Alabama-Georgia Network for Evolving Transportation, or MAGNET for short -- a regional economic development initiative aimed at leveraging the Southeastern U.S. automotive vehicle and batt more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School of Management issued the following news release: * * * Clearing organizational roadblocks that keep you from doing your job MIT Sloan researchers' new Dynamic Work Design framework identifies and alleviates organizations' inefficiencies, miscommunications, and backlogs * CAMBRIDGE, Mass, August 26, 2025 - Organizations face enormous pressure to adapt to shifting customer expectations, eme more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 28 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation awards grant to MSU's Gillen for research Zachary Gillen, an assistant professor of exercise physiology at Mississippi State, is receiving a prestigious national grant to advance his research in better understanding how different resistance training intensities maximize human performance. The National Strength and Conditioning Association more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * NEW FACULTY: New professors on why they're excited to be part of Vanderbilt * Vanderbilt's passion for thriving interdisciplinary research, teaching and mentoring across 11 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools, and numerous pathbreaking centers and institutes, make Vanderbilt a dynamic home for more than 1,800 faculty members. Here, some of Vanderbilt's newest faculty members explain what sp more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 27 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * New method could monitor corrosion and cracking in a nuclear reactor * MIT researchers have developed a technique that enables real-time, 3D monitoring of corrosion, cracking, and other material failure processes inside a nuclear reactor environment. This could allow engineers and scientists to design safer nuclear reactors that also deliver higher performance for applications li more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Aug. 28 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: * * * The gray area of AI Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of the fabric of academic life, and scholars are finding themselves caught between innovation and integrity. Professor Luke Plonsky and assistant professor Tove Larsson, both from NAU's Department of English, are two of the applied linguists involved in a study led by NAU alumna Katherine Yaw, who works at the University of South Flo more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Nuclear engineering grad student awarded Department of Energy fellowship * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Aiden Ochoa, a doctoral student in nuclear engineering in the Penn State College of Engineering, has been awarded a University Nuclear Leadership Program (UNLP) fellowship from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy. The fellowship, valued at $175,000 over three yea more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Panel series to help faculty open doors to alternative funding * A series of panels, launched in May by the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, is sharing strategies with Cornell faculty for playing a wider funding field. The first panel this semester, " Seed-to-Grant Funding," will be held Sept. 2, at 2-3:30 p.m. ET, in Atkinson Hall 121. "Faculty at Cornell and other top research universities are facing more PR

PASADENA, California, Aug. 27 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Parkinson's Disease Drug Candidates Induce Unexpected Damaging Effects * Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease, affecting over 10 million people worldwide. Some forms of Parkinson's disease are characterized by an inability of cells to clean up dysfunctional mitochondria, the cells' "powerhouses," particularly in neural cells of the brain. Like batteries, more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 27 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Q&A with Michael Littman: What's on the mind of Brown's first associate provost for AI * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- As chatbots and other artificial intelligence technologies promise to forever alter the way people write, learn and work, universities nationwide are working to keep pace. This July, Michael Littman, a professor of computer science at Brown University, started a new role on camp more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * REI Systems and George Washington University Expand Partnership * WASHINGTON (August 27, 2025) -- REI Systems will sponsor GWU's annual Flemming Awards honoring exemplary federal employees and launch an annual lecture on government innovation. REI Systems, a leading provider of innovative technology solutions for the government, is proud to announce the expansion of its partnership with George Washington U more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Research sheds light on Beech Creek's struggle with abandoned mine drainage * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Pennsylvania has more abandoned mines than any other state, and their impacts are still felt in the state's waterways. Beech Creek, a 170-square-mile watershed in Clinton and Centre counties, was once a thriving trout fishery. Today, its waters are highly acidic and carry dissolved metals more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: * * * These genetic insights into rheumatoid arthritis could help design better treatments People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often have trouble getting out of bed in the morning, let alone getting to the rheumatologist for a checkup or participating in a research study. This makes a deeper understanding of the mysterious autoimmune disease all the more difficult. That's a significant problem, because RA affects more th more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Be it Feast or Famine, Orangutans Adapt With Flexible Diets Rutgers-led researchers find survival strategies of the great apes offer lessons for human health and diet management By Kitta MacPherson Humans could learn a thing or two from orangutans when it comes to maintaining a balanced, protein-filled diet. Great apes native to the rainforests of Indonesia and Malaysia, orangutans are marvel more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Half of Voters Oppose the "MAGA" Movement In New Jersey More than eight in 10 N.J. Republicans support MAGA to some degree; greater support among traditionally Republican demographics * Amidst a second term for President Donald Trump and a deeply polarized political climate, half of New Jersey voters say they oppose the "Make America Great Again" movement to some degree, according to the latest Rutger more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Seton Hall Libraries: Your Partner in Research and Innovation Seton Hall University Libraries are a vital resource for students and faculty alike, fostering academic excellence and personal growth within the University's Catholic intellectual tradition. As the intellectual, ethical, cultural, and historical heart of the University, the Libraries prioritize user-friendly services, robust collections, an more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Seton Hall University Launches Pre-Law Advising and Services at P-PAC Seton Hall University's Pre-Professional Advising Center (P-PAC) is excited to announce the launch of dedicated pre-law advising, services, and resources, providing students with comprehensive support as they prepare for law school and legal careers. P-PAC now serves as the centralized hub for all pre-health and pre-law resources at  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 28 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Nuclear Energy Could Power the Future of AI How advanced nuclear fuel models can help power digital infrastructure safely and efficiently. By Lalain Aquino As artificial intelligence and machine learning continue to advance, the need for longer fuel cycles and flexible reactor designs becomes increasingly vital. These innovations help ensure secure, uninterrupted power for es more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Chemists Create New High-Energy Compound to Fuel Space Flight By Erin Frick University at Albany chemists have created a new high-energy compound that could revolutionize rocket fuel and make space flights more efficient. Upon ignition, the compound releases more energy relative to its weight and volume compared to current fuels. In a rocket, this would mean less fuel required to power th more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * UChicago researchers find hidden logic behind cellular decisions By Brian Foley Study reveals how cells run complex computations without a brain, challenging traditional engineering principles Our bodies' computational power doesn't just reside in the brain. Inside every living cell, a silent, intricate form of computing takes place as chemical networks process information and make critical decisions.  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 28 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Going Viral for Science: Shraddha Chandthakuri's Lab Life and #MedCanes Mission "#MedCanes Chronicles" offers first-person perspectives into the lives of medical students on their journey to becoming health care leaders. The series delves into the personal narratives of these aspiring doctors and scientists, shedding light on their struggles, triumphs and the resilience that propels t more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 27 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Undergraduate research program bridging advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity coming to OSU * Media Contact: Desa James | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-2669 | desa.james@okstate.edu The U.S. is facing a projected shortfall of 2.1 million unfilled manufacturing jobs by 2030. Two researchers from the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, Drs. Sri Ramesh and Ranji Vaidyanatha more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 (TNSrep) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * What Taylor Swift reveals about digital culture UChicago musicologist Paula Harper takes pop culture seriously in her studies of online musical virality * Paula Clare Harper, AB'10, studies music, sound and the internet. An assistant professor of music at the University of Chicago, she coedited a collection of essays brought together in the book Taylor Swift: The Star, the Songs, the Fans (http more PR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Aug. 28 -- The University of Miami issued the following news: * * * Students reap benefits of intensive language study University students selected for a U.S. State Department language immersion program sharpened their language skills and deepened their cultural understanding in the host countries. Critical language scholarship * Kate Arnold, a doctoral candidate in teaching and learning and already a working teacher, became fascinated with Turkish culture years ago  more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Consumers prefer dealing with chatbots over humans when buying 'embarrassing' products online By Shannon Roddel Consumers are increasingly tired of interacting with chatbots in customer service. There are times, however, when people prefer chatbots, according to new research from the University of Notre Dame. When purchasing "embarrassing" products like diarrhea medicine or acne cream, con more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following Q&A on Aug. 26, 2025, by Peyton Schultz with Landon Schuster, an environmental science major and environmental studies minor from Signal Mountain, Tennessee: * * * Research on the road: A conversation with REU student Landon Schuster By Peyton Schultz Think lab work, field research, seminars, faculty mentorship, bonding with peers and exploring new cities. These opportunities are made po more PR

PENSACOLA, Florida, Aug. 28 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF receives $32.5 million Triumph grant to advance cybersecurity and computational research The University of West Florida is positioned to further its robust research presence in Northwest Florida following the approval of a $32,515,120 grant proposal, subject to negotiating a term sheet and legal contract, from the Triumph Gulf Co more PR

ETTRICK, Virginia, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * Virginia State University Professor's Research Shows Link Between Redlining And Youth Violence In Richmond The study found that historic redlining still influences Richmond neighborhoods, with female youth disproportionately affected by violent injuries. * Research by Virginia State University Psychology Professor Dr. Samuel West, in collaboration with Virginia Commonwealth University, recently more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 28 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Research probes AI's role in helping social workers make crucial decisions Sanmay Das digs into his latest research at this fall's first 'Tech on Tap.' By Noah Frank In the discussion around artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, Sanmay Das has found one constant: While many people believe that some jobs can be replaced by AI, they believe that their own job is far too nuanced and complex to be handed ove more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Walmart funds Clearinghouse study on skill-based veteran employment programs * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State (Clearinghouse) has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation to evaluate two innovative employment programs aimed at reducing underemployment among military veterans. According to the Veterans Metrics Initia more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 28 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * WKU Professor Awarded NSF EMBRACE-EAR Grant We are excited to share that Dr. Nahid Gani, Professor of Geology in the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences (EEAS), has been awarded a National Science Foundation EMBRACE-EAR Grant to launch a pilot project on advanced prospectivity mapping for critical minerals in California's Mojave Desert, a USGS priority area, at WKU's Lands more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 25 -- Yale University issued the following news release: * * * Advancing Therapies for Pulmonary Fibrosis Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition that causes scarring of the lungs. It is often accompanied by shortness of breath, cough, rapid loss of lung function, and respiratory failure. Currently, there are only two FDA-approved medications for treating the chronic fibrotic lung disease. These drugs slow down the progression of the disease, but do not improve patient more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news release: * * * Giving mRNA vaccines a technological shot in the arm Yale researchers have created a new technology to maximize the effectiveness and reach of mRNA vaccines. * Messenger RNA, or mRNA, vaccines entered the public consciousness when they were introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, and both Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna used the technology in developing their highly effective vaccines to fight more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news release: * * * Study Shows 80% of Passed Laws Supported by Majority of Americans. But Congress Overall Aligns with Public Opinion Just 55% of the Time When debating some of the most significant issues over the last 20 years, the U.S. Congress eventually acted in accordance with public opinion 55% of the time, according to a new study partially supported by Yale's Institution for Social and Policy Studies. I more PR