PASADENA, California, Sept. 29 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * A New Model of Water in Jupiter's Atmosphere * Caltech researchers have developed a new simulation of the hydrological cycle on Jupiter, modeling how water vapor condenses into clouds and falls as rain throughout the giant planet's swirled, turbulent atmosphere. The research shows that Jupiter's water is not uniformly distributed, giving missions like NASA's Juno orbiter important guidan more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism released the following written testimony by Mitchell J. Prinstein, chief of psychology at the American Psychological Association, from a Sept. 16, 2025, hearing entitled "Examining the Harm of AI Chatbots": * * * Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Durbin, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the psychological impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on youth, includ more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Carnegie Institution for Science issued the following news: * * * Astronomers get first-ever peek into a gas giant's moon-forming environment Carnegie Science's Sierra Grant is part of a two-person team that has advanced our understanding of moon-forming regions around gas giant planets * For the first time, astronomers have characterized the disk of gas and dust that forms around a gas giant planet that is still in the final stages of formation. Using the powerf more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 29 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Researchers use nanotubes to improve blood flow in bioengineered tissues New technique from Binghamton University could overcome restrictions on size and functionality and prevent necrotic regions of dead cells By Chris Kocher When biomedical researchers need to test their latest ideas, they often turn to engineered human tissue that mimics the responses in our own bodies. It's become an import more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Electric space heating, appliances reduce US residential energy consumption * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Electric space heating systems and appliances like water heaters can help American homeowners reduce their energy use, and possibly their utility bills, according to a team led by researchers at Penn State. The researchers set out to identify the most important factors driving U.S. on- more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Fiber optic cables could act as early warning system for geohazards, study finds * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Simple fiber-optic cables that are essential for powering the internet can be a useful tool in spotting geohazards such as sinkholes, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State. Using existing communications cables buried just a few feet below the ground under Penn  more PR

LANCASTER, England, Sept. 29 (TNSjou) -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * How much does it hurt? New research puts a price on pain to improve measurement Asking people how much money they would accept to experience pain again can provide a more accurate and comparable measure of pain levels than the familiar 1-10 scale, according to an international research team led by Lancaster University. Published in the journal Social Science & Medicine, the study indicates that peo more PR

LIVERMORE, California, Sept. 30 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * X-ray technique provides a new tool for nuclear forensics investigations Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) are experts in nuclear forensics: the art and science of extracting information about the provenance and history of nuclear materials. Now, they have a new technique to add to their toolkit. In a study published in t more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Nearly everyone has at least one risk factor before a heart attack, stroke or heart failure * * One or more risk factors above optimal levels -- high blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose or smoking -- almost always precedes a cardiac event * Findings refute the commonly held belief that heart disease often strikes people without warning * Authors urge greater attention to early detection a more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * New clues in how plant microbiomes protect against bacterial speck disease * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Bacterial speck is a common disease affecting tomatoes that can result in lower yields for growers. A new study led by researchers at Penn State gives new clues on how a plant's microbiome can be used to combat the pathogen. The research -- published in the journal Environmental Microbi more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 29 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Scientists Discover Potential Blood Test for Asthma Diagnosis and Severity By Andrew Smith Scientists at Rutgers Health have discovered that a simple blood test could diagnose asthma and determine its severity, a breakthrough that could transform how the disease is identified and monitored. The paper, which appeared in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, found that patients with asthma hav more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 29 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Certain processed foods and beverages linked to declines in brain health The results offer an important wake-up call for people who want to keep their brain sharp as they age. By Jenny Kincaid Boone You may want to think twice before snacking on a Slim Jim or downing a soda. They could alter your brain health over time. Two researchers at Virginia Tech found that consuming processed meats and sugary more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Wiley posted the following news release: * * * Wiley Advances Research Exchange Platform with AI-Driven Automation, Streamlining Article Placement and Publication * AI-enhanced transfers and portable peer review capabilities mark significant step toward frictionless scholarly publishing HOBOKEN, N.J., September 29, 2025 - Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content, data-driven insights and knowledge services, today anno more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * William F. Buckley's secrets revealed in Oct. 9 talk * In the space of a single generation, journalist and author William F. Buckley led a small band of little-known conservatives to the peaks of political power and cultural influence. On Oct. 9, historian and journalist Sam Tanenhaus will share the secrets he discovered during his 20 years of investigation into Buckley's life in " The Man Who Built a Movemen more PR