HONG KONG, Sept. 26 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * 25 PolyU research projects receive support from Health and Medical Research Fund, driving healthcare innovation and interdisciplinary knowledge transfer The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is committed to advancing healthcare innovation and interdisciplinary research, achieving significant breakthroughs in pioneering fields such as medicine, healthcare and AI-powered medical innovatio more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Global study uncovers the drivers of animal anti-predator colour strategies Published in Science and featured on the cover of its latest issue, the research, conducted with the involvement of the UAB and the CVC, a global study highlights how ecological context and multiple factors determine whether camouflage or warning colouration provide the greatest evolutionary advantage. Natur more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Inequality in agri-food chains: the Global South produces the food, but the Global North keeps the wealth In the global agri-food system, most agricultural goods are produced in the Global South but value is captured by countries of the Global North through growth and control of the post farmgate sectors. This is shown by a study from the Institute of Environmental Science and Techn more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, Sept. 27 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Brock farm to flourish with legacy gift from Norris Walker A transformative gift of more than $7 million from one of Brock's most steadfast supporters will bolster the University's innovative work in sustainable agriculture. Brock celebrated Norris Walker -- a dedicated champion of the University and the Niagara region who passed away in January 2024 -- during an event to mark the generous gift on Friday,  more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Birth control's impact on the brain the focus of student research By Amanda Bishop Psychology master's student Alison Randell wants to better understand the effects of hormonal birth control on the adolescent brain. "We know how different hormonal contraceptives will affect physical parameters like bone density, but there's not a lot of research looking at how they work in the brain at the molec more PR

DARWIN, Australia, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- Charles Darwin University issued the following news: * * * Research reveals how Australians really feel about the world's largest proposed solar farm Australians are substantially supportive of renewable megaprojects, but their approval begins to wane if the produced energy doesn't benefit them, according to a new study examining social acceptance of the proposed world's largest solar plant. The study by Charles Darwin University (CDU) examined the pu more PR

PERTH, Australia, Sept. 26 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Curtin-based project targets hidden dangers in party drugs By Samuel Jeremic A new Curtin University-based research project co-led by people with lived experience, researchers and health services will tackle the growing risk of young people taking dangerous drug combinations - often unknowingly - at music festivals and school leavers events. The project, led by Professor Simon Lenton from Curtin's Nati more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, Sept. 26 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * ECU and University of Portsmouth expand partnership with new PhD scholarship The University of Portsmouth (UoP) welcomed Professor Clare Pollock, Vice-Chancellor, Edith Cowan University (ECU) to campus this month to sign a Letter of Understanding and celebrate the launch of a joint PhD program and scholarship. The renewed agreement between the UK and Western Australia-based universities aims to pa more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * Polarization: Threat or Driver for Democracy? VUB research adds nuance to the debate * Polarization is often seen as a danger to democracy. But is that always the case? The doctoral research recently defended by Kamil Bernaerts (Vrije Universiteit Brussel, in collaboration with the University of Warwick) shows that the picture is more nuanced. Not all forms of polarization are ha more PR

TRIESTE, Italy, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- The International School for Advanced Studies (Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati) issued the following news: * * * Estimating Nonstabilizerness, an indicator of how difficul it's to replicate a quantum computation on a classical computer The SISSA research was published in PRX Quantum * What are the elements and resources that make a quantum computer so advantageous compared to traditional computers? A new study published in PRX Quantum more PR

LEEDS, England, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- Leeds Beckett University issued the following news: * * * Flipping the Pain Script: Rethink, Relearn, Relieve, Recover As we draw our week of pain research to a close, today we're looking at our final theme 'Flipping the Pain Script: Rethink, Relearn, Relieve, Recover'. Pain affects everyone at some point in their lives, and it can range from minor to chronic. Here at Leeds Beckett, Professor Mark Johnson, from the School of Health leads the research into  more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, Sept. 26 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * Professor Ewine van Dishoeck named Citation Laureate Emeritus Professor of Molecular Astrophysics Ewine van Dishoeck has been named a Citation Laureate by Clarivate, a research analytics provider. Clarivate considers her an influential researcher of the calibre to win a Nobel Prize. Van Dishoeck has been honoured with the award for her 'pioneering contributions to astrochemistry revealing interstellar mol more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 26 -- London Business School issued the following news: * * * London Business School Receives a Landmark 25 million pounds gift London Business School (LBS) is proud to announce a historic gift of pound sterling25 million. The extraordinary act of philanthropy from an anonymous alumnus and longtime supporter will establish the School's first-ever endowed research institute. A bold and visionary investment in the future of the School, this gift will cement our ambition  more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * New Nature publication shows how a 'flying toolbox' helps drones pass tools mid-air for safer, more capable field work A new study, supported by Loughborough researchers, shows how aerial robots can operate in close proximity and swap tools mid-air to perform more complex manipulation tasks. The research published in Nature, showcased the abilities of a 'flying toolbox'. The 'Flying T more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Sept. 26 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Alumnus who survived teenage cancer welcomes multi-million funding A Newcastle University graduate who survived cancer as a teen and was inspired to become a doctor by those who cared for him, is welcoming a multi-million pound investment from Cancer Research UK. Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia Dr Dan Mattison, now 25, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) when he was 14-years-old  more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Climate change is supercharging Europe's biggest hail Warming may lead to less frequent but bigger and more devastating hail storms, new research has shown. * Climate experts from Newcastle University, the Met Office and the University of Bristol used European-wide km-scale simulations to model future changes to hail with global warming. Published in the journal Nature Communications, t more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Treatment found to transform the lives of rare kidney disease patients Newcastle researchers have revealed the first treatment to target the underlying cause of a rare kidney condition called "C3G" and prevent the disease progressing. Publishing in the medical journal, The Lancet, the Newcastle kidney experts demonstrate that a new treatment called iptacopan, made by Novartis, prevents t more PR

SINGAPORE, Sept. 26 -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release: * * * NUS launches new PhD in Music Practices, first such programme in Asia to integrate artistic practice and research The Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (YST) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has launched a new Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music Practices, its first doctoral programme and the first of its kind in Asia designed to integrate artistic practice with doctoral researc more PR

HONG KONG, Sept. 26 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU and Dassault Systemes establish first Center of Excellence in Asia Pacific to advance "AI + digital twin" for materials innovation The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Dassault Systemes signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the Dassault Systemes-PolyU Center of Excellence. Established on the existing PolyU Research Centre of Materials Intelligent Manufacturing, more PR

HONG KONG, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU researchers pioneer 3D micro-printed sensors to advance on-chip biosensing for early disease detection Early-stage disease diagnosis relies on the highly sensitive detection of biomarkers. Optical whispering-gallery-mode (WGM) microcavity sensors have emerged as a highly promising technology for precise, label-free biosensing. However, major challenges remain in the rapid fabric more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 26 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * QUT launches national centre to improve road safety in rural and remote Australia A new centre to improve road safety in rural and remote areas of Australia using cutting edge automated vehicle (AV) research and training has been officially launched by QUT today (Friday September 26. * The Australian Research Council Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Automated Vehicles in Ru more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 26 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * QUT leads Queensland's push to become Asia-Pacific biomanufacturing hub QUT has launched an $18 million upgrade to its Mackay-based QUT Pioneer BioPilot, transforming it into Australia's leading pilot-scale fermentation facility and advancing Queensland's ambition to become an Asia-Pacific biomanufacturing hub. With funding from the Australian and Queensland governments and in associatio more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Sept. 26 -- Radboud University issued the following news: * * * 'Clear vision missing in oversight on Dutch secret services' Although the AIVD and MIVD have far-reaching powers to protect our national security, they do not have carte blanche. The secret services are subject to all kinds of control mechanisms. However, the complex system of oversight that has been created lacks a clear vision and has led to legal deadlocks between the services and the supervisory aut more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 26 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * Salford lecturer receives International Athletic Training and Therapy award The University of Salford's Michael Carolan has been presented with an International Athletic Training and Therapy Day award. Mike, who is the Subject and Programme Lead for Sports Rehabilitation within the University's School of Health and Society, has worked in the field of Sports Rehabilitation for over 20 years, i more PR

TWICKENHAM, England, Sept. 26 -- St. Mary's University Twickenham issued the following news: * * * St Mary's Education Professor Delivers Unique Research on Bereavement Understanding Professor of Education at St Mary's University Anna Lise Gordon has brought together a unique group of experts from within and outside St Mary's in the field of bereavement, primary education, literacy and Personal, Social, Health, and Economic (PSHE) development for a research project entitled Love and Loss - Ch more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Global study finds what influences animals' antipredator colour strategies Why do some animals use bright colours to warn off predators while others opt to camouflage themselves to avoid attack? To find out more, ecologists from around the world have collaborated on a major new study looking at what has led to the evolution of one strategy over another. Dr Iliana Medina, from the University of Melbourne, more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, Sept. 26 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Researchers take steps to put Wales on the physical activity map The Welsh Institute of Physical Activity, Health and Sport (WIPAHS), through a team led by Swansea University researchers, has developed Wales' 2025 GoPA! Country Card--a key snapshot of the nation's movement trends, revealing an increase in physical activity among adults. Unveiled at the HEPA Europe 2025 Conference, the third edition of GoPA! Coun more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: * * * Proven quantum advantage: Researchers cut the time for a learning task from 20 million years to 15 minutes Amid high expectations for quantum technology, a new paper in Science reports proven quantum advantage. In an experiment, entangled light lets researchers learn a system's noise with very few measurements. By Tore Vind Jensen Researchers at the Technical University of Denm more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Sept. 26 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * EXplained: NUCLEATE with Stefan Engelhardt Nucleic acids as key to a new class of drugs * In our "EXplained" video series, we present the seven Clusters of Excellence with which our university is entering the next funding phase of the Excellence Strategy. In the second episode, we get to know the new cluster NUCLEATE, which is represented at TUM by Prof. Stefan Engelhardt. Nucleic acids, such a more PR

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, Sept. 26 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Plus a fourth project with TU/e as co-applicant Three TU/e projects receive funding from NWO's Open Technology Programme From sustainable heat storage to nanobubbles that improve detection of cancer cells, several TU/e projects have secured funding to turn bold ideas into reality. Three out of six research projects funded in the latest round of NWO's Open Technology Programme are led  more PR

NORWICH, England, Sept. 26 (TNSrep) -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * UEA study shows the value of investing in charities A study by researchers at the University of East Anglia has revealed that charities across Norwich offer significant economic returns to both the city and county. Reviewing four areas of Age UK Norwich's work, researchers found returns of pound sterling18 for every pound sterling1 invested. These are significant returns on finances alone,  more PR

MACAU, China, Sept. 26 -- The University of Macau issued the following news: * * * UM Faculty of Science and Technology project awarded funding from NSFC Key Program The project 'Study of Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations with Intrinsic Geometric Structures', led by Gui Changfeng, chair professor and head of the Department of Mathematics in the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) at the University of Macau (UM), has been awarded funding from the Key Program of the National Natural  more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 26 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * AI-enabled eye tests to spot dementia or heart disease A UCL scientist is leading a new project using artificial intelligence (AI) to transform routine eye checks into tools for detecting early signs of conditions such as heart disease and dementia. * The EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) has awarded Professor Pearse Keane (UCL Institute of Ophthalmology) pound sterling1.67 m more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 26 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * University of Birmingham top-rated for four Knowledge Exchange Framework measures University of Birmingham recognised in KEF 2025 for outstanding partnerships, public engagement, and driving local economic growth. * The University of Birmingham's excellence in partnerships, engaging with the public, and its contributions to local growth have been recognised in the 2025 Knowledge Exchange Framework more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Scientists find proof that an asteroid hit the North Sea over 43 million years ago * A decades-long scientific debate over the origins of the Silverpit Crater in the southern North Sea has been resolved thanks to a new study. New evidence published in Nature Communications confirms that the crater around 80 miles off the coast of Yorkshire was caused by an asteroid or comet impact. Dr Tom more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 26 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Solar power provides route to safer surgery at Nigerian hospital Work has begun on installing solar panels and batteries at an Ile Ife hospital - allowing surgery to continue to function safely and effectively. * The University of Birmingham and Global Hospital have joined forces to install solar power at a Nigerian hospital - providing medical staff with the power required to continue delivering  more PR

BRISTOL, England, Sept. 26 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * 2,000 pounds in savings reduces the odds of falling behind on bills by 60%, finds new report Households with pound sterling2,000 in savings are around 60% less likely to fall behind on household bills, according to new research from the University of Bristol's Personal Finance Research Centre. The report was commissioned by the Building Societies Association (BSA) for UK Savings Week. *  more PR

BRISTOL, England, Sept. 26 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Engagement with the benefits system drives people into debt, despair and poor health Turn2us, the anti-poverty charity, today [24 September] released new research revealing the cost of embedded stigma in the UK's social security system. * The research, conducted by the University of Bristol's Personal Finance Research Centre using a breadth of data, found that stigma is structural and s more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news: * * * Personal stories change perceptions of discrimination How can we get the majority to recognise the discrimination experienced by minorities? A new study examines this question. The results show that both cold facts and warm stories can change perceptions - but in different ways. * Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Aarhus University have investigated how to raise awareness  more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * Scientists launch world's most comprehensive human virus protein database Harnessing the power of AI, a research team at the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research has launched Viro3D - the most comprehensive database of human and animal virus protein structure predictions in the world. A free and searchable AI-powered database, Viro3D offers a completely new, in-depth perspective  more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 25 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Prime Minister backs call for action from experts on vape shops and fast food outlets Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that local authorities will be granted greater powers to regulate high street outlets such as betting shops and vape shops. The move marks a significant policy shift, and it directly reflects recommendations made in a recent report by a group of academi more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Camouflage or caution? How anti-predator strategies have evolved Predators and the environment determine why some animals use camouflage to avoid being eaten, while others use bright colours to warn them off, new research reveals. Published today in the journal Science, the findings help explain the evolution and global distribution of the most common colour strategies used by insects to a more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 26 -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * Could mealworms help solve our plastic waste problem? UdeM doctoral student Chloe Rosa-Teijeiro is studying how mealworms digest plastic and whether there are hidden risks to this promising approach to tackling plastic pollution. By Beatrice St-Cyr-Leroux Plastics are everywhere. They're in water bottles, food packaging, kitchen utensils, garden chairs, bicycle helmets, toothbrushes, subway benches. Bu more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 26 (TNSrep) -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Growing demand for drug checking services: new report The 2025 national drug trends reports reveal drug checking continues to be a common practice for those using illicit drugs. * The Drug Trends program at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC), UNSW Sydney, today released findings from its annual surveys with people who use drugs. Lead author Dr Rachel Sutherland says more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Global study finds what influences animals' anti-predator colour strategies A new study has found why some animals use bright colours to warn off predators while others opt to camouflage themselves to avoid attack. The findings, which are published in Science, reveal when it comes to deterring predators, context is crucial and several factors play a part in determining whether a ca more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Reducing the environmental 'paw-print' Plant-based dog foods are better for the environment than red meat options, finds a new study * A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that the production of meat-based pet foods has a much greater impact on the environment in comparison to plant-based alternatives. The study, led by Rebecca Brociek from the S more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Preparing for catastrophes a good plan, New Zealanders say Two thirds of New Zealanders support the idea of the Government developing specific plans to deal with catastrophic risks, such as a Northern Hemisphere nuclear war or the release of a bioengineered infectious disease, University of Otago research has found. The researchers surveyed more than 1,000 New Zealanders to find out ho more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, Sept. 25 -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * Study explores enzymes' role in brain tumour growth and therapies Researchers will complete a pre-clinical evaluation of three drugs already being used to target aldehydes in other conditions By Alan Williams, Media and Communications Manager Aldehyde dehydrogenases (ALDH) are a group of enzymes shown to be connected to cancer cell growth. Until this point, however, there has been no research into th more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, Sept. 26 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * University of Portsmouth joins forces with Royal Museums Greenwich A new collaboration has been formed between Portsmouth's Centre for Port Cities and Maritime Cultures and Royal Museums Greenwich with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) * The University of Portsmouth's Centre for Port Cities and Maritime Cultures and Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) have recently signed a Memorandum o more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Everyday encounters not enough to soften prejudice Regular and positive experiences are no longer enough to reduce prejudice between different racial, religious or social groups, a University of Queensland-led study has found. Dr Alexander O'Donnell from UQ's Institute of Social Science Research said the long-standing idea that everyday encounters between different groups of people will sl more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Back pain tied to higher rates of common diseases Back pain isn't just a debilitating condition, it may be a flag for other major health issues, new research shows. Back pain isn't just a debilitating condition, it may be a flag for other major health issues. New research shows the incidence of conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes and cancer is higher in people with b more PR

COVENTRY, England, Sept. 26 -- The University of Warwick Business School issued the following news: * * * Digital and AI specialism launched for part-time MBA students Warwick Business School has unveiled a new Digital and AI specialism for its part-time MBA programmes as it aligns its courses with the demands of a rapidly evolving business landscape. The new specialism will be offered on the Executive MBA, Global Online MBA, and Accelerator MBA at both Warwick and WBS London at The Shard,  more PR