AALTO, Finland, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Carbon-based radicals at the frontier of solar cell technology Could a single unpaired electron change the future of solar energy? * Researchers from Aalto University, University of Cambridge, and their international collaborators have discovered that carbon-based organic radicals can function as highly efficient semiconductors--paving the way for lightweight, flexible, and energy-efficient solar  more PR

AALTO, Finland, Oct. 14 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Introducing Qi Chen: Trustworthy AI requires algorithms that can handle unexpected situations Artificial intelligence (AI) developers must focus on safer and fairer AI methods, as the trust and equality of societies are at stake, says new ELLIS Institute Finland principal investigator Qi Chen * Qi Chen has just arrived in Finland. As both assistant professor of computer science at Aalto University and memb more PR

AALTO, Finland, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Nanoparticles in Functional Textiles Dr. Md. Reazuddin Repon, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Textile Chemistry Group, Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, has contributed as an editor to a newly published academic volume titled "Nanoparticles Integrated Functional Textiles". The book represents a significant advancement in the interdisciplinary field of nanotechnology and texti more PR

AALTO, Finland, Oct. 14 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * The research puzzle of when humans and AI don't see eye to eye Francesco Croce will be working on robustness in multi-modal foundation models at ELLIS Institute Finland and Aalto University. A sticker on a traffic sign can cause a self-driving car to crash. A few pixels of noise can make a neural network decide that an image of a dog actually shows a bird. These are just some examples of how AI systems can b more PR

KARACHI, Pakistan, Oct. 14 -- Aga Khan University issued the following news: * * * Understanding the Global Heart Health Crisis Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the world's leading cause of death -- claiming an estimated 19 million lives each year -- but what has changed over the past three decades, and what lies ahead? In a new podcast episode hosted by the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA), Dr Salim Virani, Vice Provost of Research at the Aga Khan University and a glo more PR

CANBERRA, Australia, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- The Australian National University issued the following news release: * * * New Australian fossil fuel site will have major impact on people and the planet Emissions from the site will cause 484 heat-related deaths in Europe by the end of this century. * A new fossil fuel site approved for development off Western Australia's coast is estimated to contribute 876 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions over the course of its lifetime, accordin more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Centuries of Mining Turn the Mar Menor into a Reservoir of Toxic Metals According to a study by the Department of Physics and the ICTA-UAB, the Mar Menor saltwater lagoon in Murcia, Spain, the largest in Europe, contains sediments with levels of lead, arsenic, zinc, mercury, copper, and silver that exceed toxicity thresholds and values reported for similar coastal ecosystems worldwid more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, Oct. 15 -- Cardiff University issued the following news: * * * "Black life and creativity have always been crucial to alternative rock music" Black people have had a lasting impact on the innovations and cultural memory of alternative (alt) rock music, a Cardiff University academic says. In her new and free zine, Black Life in / and "Alt" Music Subcultures, Dr Francesca Sobande collaborates with the Museum of Youth Culture to examine the recent history, naming, and perception more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, Oct. 15 -- Cardiff University issued the following news: * * * Ambitious new curriculum previewed at international education conference A new future-focussed curriculum will help Cardiff University staff and students work together to address global challenges like climate change, resource scarcity, and AI disruptions, an international conference has heard. Vice-Chancellor Professor Wendy Larner shared the institution's ambitions at the International Conference on the Developm more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, Oct. 15 -- Cardiff University issued the following news: * * * Art installation sheds light on the mental health impact of vision loss A new exhibition is shedding light on the mental health support needed for individuals who are blind or partially sighted. The Eight Voices in Darkness exhibition - by Cardiff University, Wales Council of the Blind, Sight Life, and Anglia Ruskin University - shares lived experiences to improve support for individuals with sight loss and depres more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, Oct. 15 -- Cardiff University issued the following news: * * * British Academy Fellowship for Cardiff academic A Cardiff academic who is at the forefront of research into Buddhist history has been recognised with a prestigious fellowship. Professor Max Deeg of the School of History, Archaeology and Religion is one of 92 distinguished global scholars to have been elected to the British Academy's Fellowship. Professor Deeg holds a double affiliation with the Academy's Sections  more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, Oct. 15 -- Cardiff University issued the following news: * * * Marginalised young men and "lad culture" from an insider perspective: "Our futures are not a done deal" A history of deprivation in the South Wales Valleys has shaped its young men's aspirations and views of masculinity, Cardiff University research shows. Dr Richard Gater conducted in-depth interviews with young men aged 13-21 who were living in the Aber Valley, in the borough of Caerphilly. The study explored the more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, Oct. 15 -- Cardiff University issued the following news: * * * Peppermints improve alertness when sick with a cold Eating peppermints can increase alertness in people who are ill with the common cold, according to new research by Cardiff University scientists. The study, from the University's School of Psychology looked at whether having a cold impaired mood and performance and if these effects could be removed by sucking peppermints. Dr Andy Smith, Cardiff University School more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, Oct. 15 (TNSjou) -- Cardiff University issued the following news: * * * Scientists train AI to predict river flow across entire US to aid extreme weather and climate impact preparation A new method for predicting how rainfall contributes to river flow across the entire US has been developed by an international team of scientists. The technique, which combines physics knowledge with advanced artificial intelligence (AI), aims to help decision-makers better prepare for extreme  more PR

LEICESTER, England, Oct. 14 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * Red lions of the past, blue butterflies of the future DMU's Special Collections houses some of Leicester's historical treasures, but they're also proving a big hit on social media's newest platform, Bluesky. Located on the lower ground floor of Kimberlin Library, DMU's Archives and Special Collections are a real journey into the past. From fourteenth century manuscripts to Leicester Tigers jerseys, Victori more PR

TWICKENHAM, England, Oct. 14 -- St. Mary's University Twickenham issued the following news: * * * Guardians of Creation Project from St Mary's University Features on Vatican's Laudato Si' Action Platform St Mary's University, London's Guardians of Creation Project has been featured on the Vatican's Laudato Si Action Platform, which supports Catholic institutions and individuals in working towards ecological sustainability inspired by Pope Francis's encyclical Laudato Si'. The contribution by more PR

HONG KONG, Oct. 14 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Unveils Vision for 2026-2035: Leadership for Impact The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has unveiled Vision for 2026-2035: Leadership for Impact today (14 October), a strategic framework guiding the University's direction for continued growth and development over the next decade. Upon the foundation of the brand-new vision: "A world-leading university transforming humanity's future", HKU endeavours t more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 15 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Net Zero target 'critical' as deadly climate impacts intensify, scientists warn By Lottie Butler Failure by the UK to stop adding greenhouse gasses to the atmosphere by 2050 would lead to more damaging and costly impacts, warn Imperial scientists. Following a summer of extreme heat across Europe which resulted in thousands of deaths attributable to climate change, including hundreds in England and Wales, Pr more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 15 (TNSjou) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Poorer health linked to more votes for Reform UK in England Poor health, particularly respiratory conditions, is linked to a higher proportion of votes for Reform UK in England. By Ryan O'Hare These are the findings of a new analysis, led by researchers at Imperial and published today in the journal BMJ Open Respiratory Research, which explore the links between health outcomes and voting patterns d more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * Leiden researchers pioneer 'green' framework for sustainable drug development By Jan Joost Aten Medical drugs are expensive to make and can have an adverse effect on the environment. Researchers Stefano Cucurachi and Justin Lian have developed a framework to help the healthcare system assess the economic and environmental sustainability of medical compounds. With a growing and ageing population,  more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, Oct. 14 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Over 35 Officials Begin Training in Financial Appraisal and Risk Analysis By Betty Kyakuwa Over 35 public officials from various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) have commenced a two-week intensive training in Financial Appraisal and Risk Analysis in Mbarara. The training is organized by the Public Investment Management (PIM) Centre of Excellence at Makerere University, in collaboration with the Mini more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Copenhagen's Niels Bohr Institute issued the following news: * * * The anomalous metal - new light on the strange behavior of quantum fluctuations between competing states of matter Quantum computing: Researchers at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, steered very thin conductors from superconductivity to insulation - creating an "impossible", strange state between the two mutually exclusive states. * Materials rese more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Oct. 15 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Northumbria University receives further funding after testing Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) technology in orbit Equipment developed by researchers at Northumbria University, in collaboration with key industry partners, to improve the health and fitness of astronauts has received further research funding after being used in space for the first time. The UK Space Agency has awarded pound ste more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 14 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Queen Mary researchers among top 100 in UK The latest Research.com rankings have named four Queen Mary researchers among the top 100 scientists in the UK, recognising their significant contributions to their fields. * Three of the four - Professor Frances Balkwill, Professor Irene Leigh, and Professor Claudia Langenberg - all female scientist from the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, have been nam more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 14 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Dr Rageshri Dhairyawan wins Campaigner for Health Equity Award at Women of the Year Awards Dr Dhairyawan is named as a 'Women of the Year' at the prestigious awards for her work on advancing health equity, particularly for marginalised communities. * Dr Rageshri Dhairyawan has been awarded the Gilead & Kite Campaigner for Health Equity Award at the 2025 Women of the Year Lunch & Awards, recognising  more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 14 (TNSrep) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Australia's first national report on indoor air quality reveals urgent need for action Australia's first national report quantifying indoor air quality has revealed significant gaps in data, policy and protections for the air Australians breathe indoors - where we spend up to 90 per cent of our time. The State of Indoor Air in Australia 2025 report, led by QUT's ARC Training Cent more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Design priorities for autonomous transport for people with disabilities A QUT study has identified key design features that would make autonomous vehicles (AVs) more accessible for people with disabilities, paving the way for more inclusive transport systems. * People with disabilities would prefer autonomous vehicles (AVs) to be medium-sized with side entry * Study calls for un more PR

AALTO, Finland, Oct. 14 -- Aalto University issued the following Q&A with adjunct professor Eric Malmi: * * * A rap algorithm led him research language models at Google DeepMind - now Eric Malmi returns to Aalto as an adjunct professor Eric Malmi received his PhD from Aalto University in 2018 with a dissertation that developed AI methods for linking historical records and family trees. At Google DeepMind he has developed Gemini language models and a chess AI. He returned to his alma mater bec more PR

MACAU, China, Oct. 14 -- The University of Macau issued the following news: * * * UM, Ton Duc Thang University sign cooperation agreements A delegation led by Tran Trong Dao, president of Ton Duc Thang University in Vietnam, visited the University of Macau (UM) on 13 October, and was warmly received by Yonghua Song, rector of UM. During the visit, the two parties signed a memorandum of understanding and a student exchange agreement to promote closer cooperation in areas such as education, res more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Oct. 14 -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * UniSA partners with leading global biotech company on new therapies The University of South Australia has signed a strategic partnership with global immunology company argenx to advance the development of a pioneering molecule for autoimmune diseases. The partnership - a first for argenx in Australia - will bring together the strengths of world-renowned regenerative medicine researcher, more PR

BRISTOL, England, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * New breakthrough shows promise for protecting people against kidney damage in type 1 diabetes A new gene therapy approach aimed at protecting people with type 1 diabetes from developing diabetic kidney disease -- a serious and common complication of the condition, has shown promising results in a University of Bristol study. One in three people with type one diabetes will develop kidney d more PR

BRISTOL, England, Oct. 14 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Institute of Physics' most prestigious accolade awarded to Sir Michael Berry Pioneering University of Bristol theoretical physicist Sir Michael Berry has been awarded the Isaac Newton Medal and Lecture 2025, recognising his profound contributions across mathematics and physics. The Isaac Newton Medal and Lecture, awarded annually, is the most prestigious honour bestowed by the Institute of Physics more PR

BRISTOL, England, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * New method brings growth charts to children with rare genetic conditions Growth charts for children with rare genetic disorders - giving healthcare professionals and families clearer guidance on how a child is developing - have been created by an international team, led by the University of Bristol. The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)-funded study is published in th more PR

BRISTOL, England, Oct. 14 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Online guide launched to support people affected by vulval lichen sclerosus wins national award An online guide to support people affected by vulval lichen sclerosus (LS) has won a national award. Since its launch earlier this year, the guide has been viewed by over 23,000 people in more than 50 countries. * The Lichen Sclerosus Guide has won a category in the 2025 Picker Experience Network Award more PR

NORWICH, England, Oct. 14 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * Computer game exploring wonders of a hidden world ensures lasting legacy for the late Prof Harriet Jones A new video game crafted from the imagination of a scientist and her child, and completed in her memory, brings the hidden universe of microscopic life to players. Aggi's Tiny Friends is a charming and educational indie game that invites players into the hidden, but fascinating, world of protists.  more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Oct. 14 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * European countries unite in Madrid to tackle health inequalities at the General Assembly of JACARDI Equity in health remains one of Europe's most pressing challenges. Differences in access to care, diagnosis, and treatment continue to shape health outcomes across the region. Gender is emerging as a particularly critical dimension, as women in Europe face worse outcomes in cardiovascular disease, fro more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Oct. 14 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Global mobility builds bridges in academia The University of Eastern Finland's success in securing global mobility funding has enabled staff and student mobility for more than 550 individuals over the past decade. This September, the university hosted researchers from Nepal. * Laboratories dedicated to research on fish, meetings with fellow scholars, modern university library facilities and beauti more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Oct. 15 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * Forgotten scholar's books shed light on 17th century Scotland The personal library owned by a 17th century Scottish minister, academic and administrator has been brought together for the first time in more than 370 years. Now it is hoped that these books, many of which have notes in the margins, will allow scholars to better understand this tumultuous time in Scottish and European history. Zachary Boyd  more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Oct. 15 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * Groundbreaking 3D microscope will provide crucial new information on cancer cells A powerful 3D microscope, capable of achieving new and more detailed insights into cancer cells, is being installed at the University of Glasgow. The first of its kind in the world, the innovative new technology is capable of 'seeing' the cellular landscape of tumours in 3D, offering scientists crucial new information on ho more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 14 -- The University of Greenwich issued the following news: * * * Medway School of Pharmacy develops course to support people struggling with long COVID The programme is designed to be used by community pharmacists. * The Medway School of Pharmacy, which is a long-standing collaboration between the University of Greenwich and the University of Kent, is part of a team of researchers who have developed an online program to teach community pharmacists how they can help p more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Greenwich issued the following news: * * * New study finds more rival players equals less support for the national team Study led by the University of Greenwich and Aksaray Universitesi looked at the how local club representation in the national team influences national team support * A new study published in the journal Psychology of Sport & Exercise has examined the impact of club representation in the national team on fans. The auth more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Greenwich issued the following news: * * * Weevils love Apple Sauce, how this could help with pest monitoring A study from the University of Greenwich and Harper Adams University has discovered that vine weevils may have a sweet tooth. * New research has found that these notorious garden pests are attracted to apple sauce volatiles, opening new doors for precision monitoring. The study, "An Apple a Day Does not Keep the Weevils Away: En more PR

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, Oct. 15 -- The University of Groningen issued the following Q&A by Merel Weijer with doctoral student and researcher Beer Prakken: * * * The cruelty of humour in politics Beer Prakken researches humour and play in politics. He has just returned from America, where he conducted part of his research. What is currently happening in American politics under Donald Trump's leadership is fascinating, but there is also enough going on in the Netherlands to provide him with more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, Oct. 14 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * University celebrates 10 years of 'Meet the Scientists' The University of Liverpool, in partnership with National Museums Liverpool, is celebrating a decade of its popular 'Meet the Scientists' public engagement programme with a special event this weekend. 'Meet the Scientists 10 Year Extravaganza' takes place on Saturday 18 October, from 10am to 4pm at the World Museum. For the first time, ac more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Early sips, lasting harm: new study on underage drinking The earlier drinking begins in adolescence, the higher the risk of heavy drinking and alcohol-related harms in early adulthood. New research led by the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) at UNSW Sydney found that those who began drinking as early as age 12 were more likely to report heavy episodic drinking and alcoho more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 14 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Iron and steelmaking account for around one-tenth of all CO2 emissions. Here's how they could be greener UNSW expert Professor Yansong Shen explains why it is so important to find a way to produce iron and steel in a more environmentally-friendly and feasible way. * Iron and steel are essential materials used to build almost everything in the world - from skyscrapers and cars, to bridges and win more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Oct. 15 -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * Analysing exercise, diet and body composition may improve breast cancer treatment A team of cancer scientists and clinicians at the University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton have received pound sterling1.2million from World Cancer Research Fund to improve breast cancer treatments for patients. Lead researchers Professor Ellen Copson and Professor Ramsey Cutress and their team w more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Oct. 15 -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * Over pound sterling16 million for health and care research The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has awarded University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Southampton pound sterling16.3 million to continue valuable applied research across the South of England. It is part of a pound sterling157 million investment over 5 years in 10 NIHR Applied Rese more PR

GUILFORD, England, Oct. 15 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Advanced tools could help build safer, longer-lasting and faster-charging batteries New microdevices developed at the University of Surrey give researchers their first-ever look inside a battery while it is running - opening the door to safer, smarter and more sustainable energy storage. These advanced tools allow scientists to observe chemical and structural changes in real-time as the battery o more PR

GUILFORD, England, Oct. 15 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * AI predicts future X-rays to help osteoarthritis patients and their doctors see what's coming An AI system that can predict what a patient's knee X-ray will look like a year in the future could transform how millions of people with osteoarthritis understand and manage their condition, according to research by the University of Surrey. A new study, published at the International Conference on Medi more PR

GUILFORD, England, Oct. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Positive views on ageing may lead to healthier, more active lifestyles, new study finds Older adults, especially those living with health conditions, who hold positive views about ageing are more likely to engage in vigorous physical activity, according to a study led by the University of Surrey. Surrey researchers found that how an individual's outlook on ageing - whether they see it as more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 14 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Research for the targets The world is at a critical juncture in the race to reach net zero. With COP30 in Brazil fast approaching, governments, industries and communities are being called to accelerate action on climate targets that will define the coming decades. At the UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF), researchers are working to help shape the transition - ensuring that strategies more PR

COVENTRY, England, Oct. 15 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * University of Warwick researcher wins Institute of Physics 2025 Medal and Prize Dr Raj Pandya from the Department of Chemistry has been named as this year's recipient of the Henry Moseley Medal and Prize. The Institute of Physics (IOP) Henry Moseley Medal and Prize is presented for exceptional early-career contributions to experimental physics. Dr Pandya has received this honour from the IOP for  more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, Oct. 14 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * How the right sports bra could help mums return to sport Researchers investigate breast changes after pregnancy to help design better sports bras and boost women's participation in physical activity * University of Wollongong (UOW) researchers are investigating how pregnancy and breastfeeding changes a woman's breasts with the aim of helping mothers return to sport and exercise after havi more PR

UPPSALA, Sweden, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- Uppsala University issued the following news release: * * * Origins of Ancient Egypt's Karnak Temple revealed The most comprehensive geoarchaeological survey of Egypt's Karnak Temple complex has been carried out by an international research team led from Uppsala University. The temple is one of the ancient world's largest temple complexes and part of a UNESCO World Heritage site within the modern-day city of Luxor. Peer-review The study, published in Ant more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 14 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * UQ and Cisco join forces to solve digital challenges The University of Queensland has entered a 3-year partnership with global technology leader Cisco to address challenges and drive innovation in Australia's digital ecosystem. The collaboration is part of Cisco's National Industry Innovation Network (NIIN), a program that fosters partnerships between industry and universities. To support the par more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Oct. 14 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Who tells the story of the past? "Digitisation helps recover forgotten voices" Dirk van Miert appointed Professor by Special Appointment on behalf of the Huygens Institute * The volume of historical sources in Dutch archives is immense: diaries, correspondence, municipal registers, reports, and countless other traces of the past. But how can these collections be made searchable? Literary scholar and cul more PR