CANBERRA, Australia, Sept. 13 (TNSjou) -- The Australian National University issued the following news release: * * * Most-detailed collision of black holes provides strongest evidence yet to support Hawking's 50-year-old prediction An international team of scientists have observed a collision of two black holes, violent and energetic events in the cosmos, in detail never-before-seen. According to the research team, which involved scientists from The Australian National University (ANU), th more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Unearthed Mars minerals provide strong evidence of potential ancient life on Red Planet By Sarah Ackles New research supported by Brock University Earth Sciences professors has uncovered findings that could provide the clearest sign of ancient life ever found on Mars. As members of the Mars 2020 PIXL Instrument Science Team, Mariek Schmidt and Tanya Kizovski were part of an international effort  more PR

NORTH VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 13 -- Capilano University issued the following news release: * * * Capilano University awarded federal grant to advance research on repeated head impact in sport As National Concussion Awareness Month puts a spotlight on brain health in sport, Capilano University (CapU) is stepping up with new research aimed at protecting young athletes. Backed by its first-ever Applied Research Tools and Instruments (ARTI) grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineer more PR

BATHURST, Australia, Sept. 10 -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news: * * * Student uncovers hidden threat to oral health A Charles Sturt student's PhD research has discovered a breakthrough that could save thousands of people from adverse effects of gum disease. * Charles Sturt University PhD student conducts breakthrough research into gum disease * He has discovered a simple way to detect a parasite linked to periodontal disease during a dental visit * The student used more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 9 (TNSjou) -- York University issued the following news release: * * * Combined alcohol and cannabis use linked to adverse consequences in young adults, York U led study finds Research found users more likely to combine substances in times of high stress and challenging emotions in order to achieve a greater high By Emina Gamulin A new longitudinal study led by York University's Department of Psychology published today finds that young adults experiencing periods of  more PR

PERTH, Australia, Sept. 9 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Trailblazers in student equity receive ACSES 2025 Awards From Indigenous-led health programs to regional university partnerships and cutting-edge research, the Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) acknowledged individuals and teams driving real change in higher education at the 2025 ACSES Awards for Innovation and Excellence in Impact on Higher Education Policy and Practice. Presented  more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, Sept. 10 -- St. Francis Xavier University issued the following news: * * * NSERC-USRA research award is critical steppingstone for 14 StFX students This summer, 14 StFX students learned about resiliency, the excitement of research, and glimpsed into the academic world post-undergraduate as recipients of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Undergraduate Student Research Award. The NSERC-USRA is awarded to outstanding students under more PR

OSHAWA, Ontario, Sept. 10 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * Ontario Tech grad students get a career-building experience at Canada's top nuclear research lab Students explore advanced energy facilities through university's partnership with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories in Chalk River * As Canada's demand for clean energy grows, nuclear power is expected to play a bigger role. But as major new infrastructure projects take shape, many workers in the field  more PR

OSHAWA, Ontario, Sept. 13 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following Q&A on Sept. 12, 2025, with Kirk Atkinson, associate professor in Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, and director of the university's Centre for Small Modular Reactors: * * * What are small modular reactors, and how are they shaping Canada's low-carbon future? Ontario Tech nuclear energy expert Dr. Kirk Atkinson shares answers * As demand grows for reliable, low-emissions electricity, small modular reacto more PR

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Sept. 10 -- Royal Roads University issued the following news: * * * RRU capstone sheds light on paramedic dispatching and mental health By Richard Dal Monte Contrary to the stories popular TV series tell us, paramedics are not constantly racing from one extreme call to another. For every serious injury, there's someone suffering from a twisted ankle. While the severity of their calls varies widely from extreme to mundane, the combined effect creates busy shifts  more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, Sept. 13 -- St. Francis Xavier University issued the following news: * * * Scotia Scholars Award allows StFX students to address real world health problems Addressing real world health problems, contributing to health equity, and making meaningful contributions to their communities are some of the outcomes of receiving the Scotia Scholars Award from Research Nova Scotia, say 14 StFX students. The $9,000 award supports students with exceptional potential who are enga more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, Sept. 13 -- St. Francis Xavier University issued the following news: * * * Deeply rewarding: Schwartz Business School Research Internship Award helps students build skills, confidence and career aspirations StFX students Sydney Grant and Nicole Ferguson says it's been a deeply rewarding and fulfilling experience to pursue academic passions and work on independent research that directly relates to their future aspirations, all thanks to receiving the 2025 Schwartz Busi more PR

LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, Sept. 13 -- The University of Lethbridge issued the following news: * * * University launches Centre for Feminist Research The University of Lethbridge has launched the Centre for Feminist Research (CFR) to bring together scholars from all disciplines who are employing a feminist lens in their research work, from gender and equity to society and empowerment. "The Centre for Feminist Research is an opportunity to bring together an interdisciplinary group of world-class sc more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Sept. 10 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * Awards presented for the 2025 AVC Summer Research and Leadership Program Students who participated in the University of Prince Edward Island's Atlantic Veterinary College's (AVC) Summer Research Leadership Program (SRLP) presented their posters to faculty, staff, and students on August 26th and 27th. The SRLP is designed to introduce doctor of veterinary medicine  more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Sept. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Europe leads on transparent borders as Australia lags behind New research shows that Australia is lagging well behind Europe when it comes to digitised border control, adopting a "staggering" level of secrecy that is threatening individual democratic rights. A recent paper authored by University of South Australia researcher Dr Louis Everuss has found stark differences between more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 9 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * University of Toronto receives transformational gift from Hal Jackman to propel the Faculty of Law into a new era of global impact Henry N.R. "Hal" Jackman has brought his total giving to the University of Toronto's Faculty of Law to $100 million with a new, historic $80-million gift that will amplify the impact and reach of the renowned faculty across the university, Canada and the globe. This extraordin more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 13 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * Five researchers recognized with inaugural Derrick Rossi Innovation Awards The awards support cutting-edge research projects that promise to have a significant impact on the economy or society By Diane Peters Five University of Toronto researchers have been recognized with the inaugural Derrick Rossi Innovation Awards for leading innovative projects with strong potential to transition research into rea more PR

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Sept. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Saskatchewan issued the following news release: * * * USask researchers identify new method to protect against sepsis A team of University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have identified a pathway to help the human body defend itself against sepsis - a life-threatening condition caused by the body's inappropriate response to an infection. Sepsis is the No.1 cause of death in the intensive care unit of hospitals worldwide and more PR

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Victoria issued the following news release: * * * UVic launches world's first library-based institute of advanced studies In an era of misinformation, disinformation and information overload, academic libraries are no longer simply repositories for the products of research. The University of Victoria (UVic) Libraries' new Kula: Library Futures Academy will provide a hub for accelerating transdisciplinary research and fosterin more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, Sept. 10 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Virtual reality a 'safe space' for youth counselling: Brock-Pathstone research By Cathy Majtenyi For many children and teens, virtual reality (VR) headsets are a gateway to immersive video game worlds. But Nicole Luke thinks they could also open the door to better mental health. "There's a different kind of experience in this type of space. VR is a tool that can give anxious youth a safe space to expres more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 13 -- The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada issued the following news: * * * Walking Together: Advancing Indigenous Health across the Royal College The Royal College's commitment to reconciliation is embedded not only in our strategic plan, but in the everyday work of our Office of Indigenous Health (OIH). Guided by Indigenous knowledge, governance and community partnerships, the OIH is leading initiatives across the organization to embed Indigenous per more PR

LONDON, Canada, Sept. 13 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * 'Turned my horizon global:' Engineering students gain research skills in Thailand Undergraduate summer research internship led to scientific experience and personal growth By Antwayne Stewart, Special to Western News Western engineering students traded lecture halls for laboratories halfway across the world, immersing themselves in cutting-edge research and a new culture for three months this summer. Fourth-yea more PR

LONDON, Canada, Sept. 13 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * PhD student explores digital foodscapes on social media Prabu Nadaraja studies immigrant 'foodies' in Canada By Shenghui Qiao, Special to Western News What we eat is shaped by more than just hunger. This idea lies at the heart of Prabu Nadaraja's doctoral research, which explores how food representations on social media influence the immigrant community and their health. As a second-year PhD student in the hea more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Sept. 9 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * Winners of 2025 UPEI Student Program for Research Engagement and Excellence poster competition announced Undergraduate and graduate students who participated in the 2025 UPEI Student Program for Research Engagement and Excellence (SPREE) poster competition presented their posters on August 27 in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. Three winners in each catego more PR