AALTO, Finland, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Finland's smallest large carnivore seeks new forests - remote sensing supports wolverine conservation Satellite data and snow track surveys reveal that wolverines have returned to Southern Finland. While the national population is growing, the species remains endangered. A new study sheds light on the forest environments that support its survival. * The wolverine is making a comeback in Southern F more PR

AALTO, Finland, Sept. 26 -- Aalto University issued the following Q&A by Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne with assistant professor Juho Leinonen: * * * Juho Leinonen: Problems with self-regulation can cause students to rely too heavily on AI New assistant professor Juho Leinonen at Aalto University Computer Science Department explains the difference between experts and novices in the use of AI and how it can be determined whether AI was used in the creation of code. What do you research and why? My  more PR

CANBERRA, Australia, Sept. 25 -- The Australian National University issued the following news release: * * * ANU scientists crack code on using nature to stop floods With floods becoming more frequent, severe and unpredictable due to climate change, new, nature-based approaches to flood management are gaining attention. To help communities better understand how these approaches can help mitigate floods, experts at The Australian National University (ANU) have developed a new toolkit. ANU As more PR

CAMBRIDGE, England, Sept. 25 -- Anglia Ruskin University issued the following news: * * * ARU professor is awarded prestigious Fellowship Professor Jennifer Schooling is recognised by the Royal Academy of Engineering * Professor Jennifer Schooling OBE of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, one of the highest honours in the engineering profession. Professor Schooling is Professor of Digital Innovation and Smart Places within ARU's Fa more PR

CANBERRA, Australia, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The Australian National University issued the following news release: * * * New technology takes kilos off early universe's supermassive black holes One of the most powerful black holes in the universe is belching out gas at speeds of up to 10,000 kilometres per second, making its estimated mass more than 10 times lower than first thought. The monster black hole was first discovered in 2024 by Associate Professor Christian Wolf and his team at The Au more PR

DARWIN, Australia, Sept. 25 -- Charles Darwin University issued the following news: * * * CDU conservation biologist named NT's only Young Tall Poppy Award recipient A Charles Darwin University (CDU) conservation biologist whose work has become a staple in the hands of environmentalists across the Territory has been named the NT's Young Tall Poppy Award recipient for 2025. Dr Chris Jolly, a Macquarie University Research Fellow and adjunct for CDU's Research Institute for the Environment and  more PR

DARWIN, Australia, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- Charles Darwin University issued the following news: * * * Construction worker stigma putting lives at risk, new research warns Negative stereotypes about construction workers could be costing lives on building sites, according to new international research led in collaboration with Charles Darwin University (CDU). The study, published in the Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, found that construction workers who feel their jobs are dev more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Research from the University of Eastern Finland asserts that effective and consistent feedback is essential for achieving equitable educational outcomes, particularly for students with learning difficulties in vocational education and training. Evelyn Karkkulainen, MSc, whose doctoral dissertation is set to be defended on Oct. 10, 2025, emphasizes that her findings on feedback experiences in both school and workplace settings are critically important as Finland approach more PR

CRANFIELD, England, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- Cranfield University posted the following news release: * * * Container-based sanitation improves quality of life in urban slums * In 2024, 3.4 billion people lacked safely managed sanitation * Sustainable Development Goal 6 has a target to achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all by 2030 * Portable toilet service of container-based sanitation is having a positive impact * An international study on container-based san more PR

HEIDELBERG, Germany, Sept. 25 -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release: * * * Research 3D Model of Highest Steep Face in the Alps International research team with Heidelberg participation surveys the Monte Rosa East Face with high-resolution helicopter images * The highest rock wall in the Alps - the Monte Rosa East Face on the border between Italy and Switzerland - has for the first time been surveyed three-dimensionally with high precision. An international research team more PR

HONG KONG, Sept. 25 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU young scientists shine in National Natural Science Foundation of China funding exercise Young scientists from The University of Hong Kong (HKU) have excelled in the 2025 National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) funding exercise, securing the highest number of grants among all Hong Kong institutions in both the Young Scientist Fund (Type A) and (Type B) categories. In the top-tier Young  more PR

NEW DELHI, India, Sept. 25 -- The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi issued the following news: * * * IHFC, the TIH of IIT Delhi, Showcases 25 Cutting-Edge Technologies to Mark its 5th Anniversary * From Pre-seed mentoring to incubation to Acceleration -IHFC showcases all under one roof * Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, DST, Graces the Occasion as the Chief Guest * The I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics (IHFC) at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) proudly marked its 5th a more PR

LEEDS, England, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- Leeds Beckett University issued the following news: * * * Beyond the Pill: Natural Neuromodulation with TENS, Acupuncture, and Other Modalities During Pain Awareness Month we're sharing some of the key research we're involved with here at Leeds Beckett. The fourth of the themes is 'Beyond the Pill: Natural Neuromodulation with TENS, Acupuncture, and Other Modalities.' * There's more to pain relief than medication. Techniques like TENS, acupuncture, and  more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 25 -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: * * * AlphaGeo partnership will harness data science to power sustainability research A unique new partnership will combine expertise and insight from AlphaGeo, a leading provider of AI-powered analytics for climate risk, resilience and investment strategy, with that of LSE's Global School of Sustainability (GSoS) and Data Science Institute (DSI). Togethe more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, Sept. 25 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * LUMC researchers use viruses to fight prostate cancer Modified viruses can both kill cancer cells and activate the immune system. This is what an LUMC team discovered while researching a new prostate cancer therapy. Researcher Marjan van de Merbel explains how they went about this. Viruses that combat cancer rather than cause disease: researchers from the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) have shown more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 25 -- Macquarie University issued the following news release: * * * Macquarie-developed space camera to tackle orbital traffic jam Macquarie University's Australian Astronomical Optics (AAO) has developed innovative space imaging technology to allow satellites to quickly point a camera at moving objects in space, debuting a prototype at the 2025 International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Sydney from 29 September. * The AAO's Omnidirectional Wide-angle Locator (OW more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 25 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Manchester academics elected as Royal Academy of Engineering Fellows Two University of Manchester researchers are among the 74 leading figures elected by the Royal Academy of Engineering to its Fellowship this year. Professor Zara Hodgson and Professor Jovica Milanovic have been elected for their exceptional contributions to their field: pioneering new innovations within academia and busine more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 25 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * NASA's IMAP mission launches with Imperial magnetometer on board By Conrad Duncan A new NASA mission has launched today carrying an Imperial-built instrument which will measure magnetic fields in space. NASA's Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP), which will help scientists better understand the protective magnetic bubble surrounding our solar system, successfully lifted off from NASA's Kenne more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Maths model guides allocation of funds & resources for protecting fragile ecosystems QUT researchers have developed a pioneering mathematical framework to help 'pick winners' and maximise limited funding and resources when investing in technologies to protect threatened ecosystems, such as the Great Barrier Reef. * Model calculates the 'optimal stopping point' when it's no longe more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- St. Francis Xavier University issued the following news: * * * Senior aquatic resources research projects lead to journal publication for two StFX students What started as two senior research projects in StFX's Aquatic Resources Program has resulted in a journal publication for two recent StFX graduates. Emilie Perreault and Hannah MacDonald, who worked as undergraduate students at StFX under the supervision of Dr. Ricardo Scrosati in the Marine  more PR

TWICKENHAM, England, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- St. Mary's University Twickenham issued the following news: * * * Groundbreaking Research Finds Impact of Menstruation on Female Rugby Players Timely research from researchers at St Mary's University, London, published ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup Final has shone a light on an often-overlooked aspect of elite women's sport: the menstrual cycle, and calls for better understanding and support for players. The study published in the Internation more PR

PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, Sept. 22 (TNSjou) -- Trent University issued the following news release: * * * Felled Assumptions: The Carbon Consequences of Logging Logging and the use of timber in construction may not be the climate solution it's often thought to be, according to new Trent research on carbon capture and loss * Mass timber in construction is often promoted as a climate-friendly alternative to steel and concrete, storing carbon in long-lasting wood products while harvested forests  more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 25 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Gene therapy appears to slow Huntington's disease progression A global clinical trial for a new Huntington's disease treatment has posted positive results today, announced by trial sponsor uniQure and UCL scientists. * The researchers found that patients receiving the treatment experienced 75% less progression of the disease overall, compared to a matched cohort of people with Huntington's who were n more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Racial discrimination may increase psychosis risk Being racially or ethnically discriminated against may increase the risk of later developing psychotic symptoms, finds a major review of international evidence led by UCL researchers. * The authors of the new umbrella review, published in PLOS Mental Health, found consistent evidence from numerous studies that racial and ethnic discrimination more PR

BAYREUTH, Germany, Sept. 25 -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: * * * Innovation Network for Customised Functional Components Together with small and medium-sized enterprises, the University of Bayreuth is conducting research on advancing the additive manufacturing process Fluid-MEX. The aim is to produce complex silicone components with variable mechanical and physical properties. The project, called FLEXNET, is funded through the Central Innovation Programme for more PR

CHICHESTER, England, Sept. 25 -- The University of Chichester issued the following news: * * * University of Chichester celebrates exciting new partnership with Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity The University of Chichester has secured significant funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) for an innovative Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity, marking a major milestone for both institutions. The two-year project will embed evidence-based assessment  more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Sept. 25 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * "We need to understand the gut microbiome much better" "There's a lot of interest in harnessing the gut microbiome for the betterment of our health, but it's a complex system we still need to understand much better," says Professor Alice Lichtenstein. Lichtenstein's research at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, US, focuses on the interplay between di more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Sept. 25 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Doctoral defence of Pedro Andrade, MSc, 3 Oct 2025: Changes in brain activity could predict epilepsy risk after traumatic brain injury The doctoral dissertation in the field of Neurophysiology will be examined at the Faculty of Health Sciences at Kuopio campus. * Every year, millions of people suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBI), which can lead to long-term complications--including epilepsy th more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * New study sheds light on sustainable innovation A recent study from the University of Eastern Finland reveals a significant shift in how sustainable innovation (SI) is understood within business research. The study offers a consolidated and holistic review of determinants of SI in business practices and research areas pertinent for integrating sustainability in business practices. Through more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, Sept. 25 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Future technologies through researcher-business collaboration The University of Helsinki's Faculty of Science is one of the largest clusters of science and technology in the Nordic countries, but are businesses aware of its full potential? What can research in the natural sciences offer businesses? * The Faculty of Science, located on the University of Helsinki's Kumpula Campus, is an innovati more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Trees are dying at an alarming rate: Researchers need more data to understand why In recent decades, tree mortality has increased in many forest ecosystems worldwide. Forest researchers stress the importance of better understanding this phenomenon, as its full impact on Earth's ecology remains unclear. * The rise in tree mortality is troubling for local forest ecosystems. As a global  more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 25 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * University of Manchester awarded 3m pounds to transform irrigation monitoring in Sub-Saharan Africa The Manchester Environmental Research Institute (MERI) at The University of Manchester has launched a new four-year programme that will transform how irrigation is monitored across Sub-Saharan Africa, boosting food security and climate resilience in the region. The project, supported by a pou more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Spirals in the umbilical cord help to keep babies cool before birth, new research finds The coiled structure of the umbilical cord - the vital link between a baby and its mother during pregnancy - plays an important role in helping to keep babies healthy in the womb, according to new research led by The University of Manchester. Working with colleagues at Manchester St Mary's Hospi more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 25 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * New blood test of placental health to be trialled Australia-wide A simple blood test of placental health which could prevent many stillbirths will be trialled by University of Melbourne academics and partner institutes across Australia. The nearly $2 million Medical Research Future Funded study was announced today at the University of Melbourne by Federal Assistant Minister for Health, Rebecca Whit more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 25 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Quantum computer chips clear major manufacturing hurdle UNSW startup Diraq's quantum processors consistently perform with exceptional accuracy in industrial production environment. UNSW Sydney nano-tech startup Diraq has shown its quantum chips aren't just lab-perfect prototypes - they also hold up in real-world production, maintaining the 99% accuracy needed to make quantum computers viable. D more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, Sept. 25 -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * Faster, easier diagnosis could soon benefit people with neurological conditions A new pound sterling2.45m project led by the University will test whether a brain-monitoring headset can deliver quicker and more accessible diagnosis By Alan Williams, Media and Communications Manager A new brain-monitoring headset is being developed to bring quicker, more accessible diagnosis of seizures and other neuro more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Battle of the skies: how Virgin's restructure in 2020 has shaped domestic airfares A battle of the skies is playing out in Australia as Virgin increasingly mirrors Jetstar's pricing in certain booking windows, according to new research. A study led by the University of South Australia shows that while Virgin is matching Jetstar's pricing 28-60 days out from booking, it is not  more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Sept. 25 -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Powerhouse in medical physics earns two honours in one week One of the world's leading medical radiation physicists, UniSA Professor Eva Bezak, has been named a 2025 Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE). Prof Bezak is among 35 new Fellows elected to join the prestigious group, which recognises outstanding achievements in the fields of applie more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 25 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * HTI submission to the Productivity Commission Interim Report: Harnessing data and digital technology In his address to the National Tech Summit, Minister for Industry and Innovation, the Hon Tim Ayres MP stated that 'Australia needs to commit early and sincerely to sharing the benefits of AI among everyone - not just AI firms or big corporate players, but everyone.' To realise this  more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 25 -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news: * * * Landmark agreement to make HIV prevention tool lenacapavir affordable in LMICs Unitaid, CHAI, and Wits RHI agreement with Dr. Reddy's to make revolutionary injectable available at a cost of US$40 a year in 120 LMICs starting in 2027. * Under a new partnership announced on 24 September 2025 between Dr. Reddy's Laboratories and Unitaid, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), and  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * Astronomers pinpoint the location of the brightest fast radio burst to date Precisely determining the location of FRBs, among astronomy's most mysterious phenomena, should make it easier to trace their cosmic origins * An international collaboration of astronomers, including from the University of Toronto, have detected the brightest Fast Radio Burst (FRB) to date - and have been able to pinpo more PR

COVENTRY, England, Sept. 25 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * University of Warwick deepens strategic ties during visit to China The University of Warwick has deepened its long-standing relationship with China during a ten-day visit to Shanghai and Beijing, led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Stuart Croft. The trip strengthened research collaborations, celebrated the achievements of alumni, and inspired prospective students, as Warwick celebrates its 60th anni more PR

COVENTRY, England, Sept. 25 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * 40 years of homicide: landmark long-term study finds deep-rooted inequalities in patterns of lethal violence A study led by the University of Warwick examining more than 40 years of homicide trends has revealed generational, gendered, and racial inequalities. The first detailed long-term study of homicide trends in England and Wales was presented at a research symposium at the Royal Society of A more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Artificial Light Changes Synchronization with the Moon It is highly likely that the female menstrual cycle was originally synchronized with the lunar cycle. This has changed significantly with the rise of artificial light and smartphones, as a new study by the University of Wurzburg shows. * There is no question that the moon has a significant influence on Earth. Its gravitational pu more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 25 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * UNSW academic receives $1.99 million to curb alcohol-related harm in young people By Louise Templeton The funding will allow researchers to study how the availability, acceptability and marketing of alcohol affects young people's health, and develop modern strategies to reduce harm. UNSW Associate Professor Amy Peacock has been awarded $1.99 million in the latest round of Medical Research Futur more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 25 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * UNSW researchers recognised by the world's leading Earth and space science association By Louise Templeton and Ben Knight Two UNSW academics were honoured by the American Geophysical Union for their work in water resource management and urban climate systems, respectively. UNSW Professor Ashish Sharma was elected a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union, opens in a new window (AGU) in Washing more PR

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Saskatchewan issued the following news release: * * * USask researchers publish first Canadian guidelines for Spinal Bulbar Muscular Atrophy Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) have published the first Canadian clinical guidelines for Spinal Bulbar Muscular Atrophy (SBMA), a rare hereditary neuromuscular disorder. The guidelines, titled Best Practice Recommendations for the Clinical Care of Spinal Bulbar Muscul more PR

COVENTRY, England, Sept. 25 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Warwick success in latest Knowledge Exchange Framework results The University of Warwick has once again demonstrated its leadership in innovation, collaboration, and societal impact, achieving strong results in the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF 5) published by Research England. Key highlights: * Achieving highest possible award of 'Very high engagement' (Quintile 5) for 'Public and c more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 25 -- Macquarie University issued the following news release: * * * Young Tall Poppy success continues for Macquarie University researchers Three Macquarie University scientists have been named 2025 Young Tall Poppy winners, two in NSW and one in the Northern Territory, in recognition of their research excellence and community engagement. * Named the overall winner of the NSW Young Tall Poppy awards 2025 at the official ceremony on 5 September, is marine animal expe more PR