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

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release: * * * American Cancer Society Research Grantee Improving Breast Cancer Screening & Care Experience * ATLANTA, October 14, 2025 - During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society is proud to highlight the groundbreaking work of Dr. Steven Katz, professor of health management and policy at the University of Michigan. Dr. Katz is a grantee of the American Cancer Socie 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

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 14 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * Faculty/Staff Achievements Roundup: Pennuto selected to join inaugural SUNY Research Leadership Academy Christopher M. Pennuto, interim director of Buffalo State's Great Lakes Center, has been selected to join the inaugural SUNY Research Leadership Academy. The Academy will include approximately 30 faculty members from across SUNY's 64 campuses whose work exemplifies excellence in science, technolo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Action Alert: Tell Ron DeSantis to Stop Wasting Time with Israel First Political Stunts Like 'No Sharia Act' * * Civil rights groups say Florida's "No Sharia Act" revives a long-discredited campaign of anti-Muslim hysteria. * DeSantis accused of using Islamophobia as a political diversion from Israel's war on Gaza. * CAIR invites DeSantis and Rep Cassel  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

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 15 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: * * * Faculty, $205.8 Million Campaign Highlights of Trustee Meetings By Mark D. Weinstein, Executive Director of Public Relations The results of the most comprehensive fundraising campaign in Cedarville University's 138-year history, One Thousand Days Transformed: The Campaign for Cedarville, was featured during the university's fall meeting of the Board of Trustees and homecoming activities held October 3-4. Dr. more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Oct. 14, 2025: * * * How to Loosen China's Stranglehold on Rare Earths Beijing has imposed sweeping curbs on rare earth exports. The US and Europe must diversify supplies. By Enrique Dans It is a high-stakes confrontation. After China imposed its export controls, President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% extra tariff, sparking a market rout. Washington backtracked, signaling readiness  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Oct. 14, 2025: * * * Learning Polish Lessons From Russian Attacks Poland's battle against cyberattacks should be a warning and an example for the West as governments seek to counter their enemies' hybrid tactics. By Emily Otto A hospital was forced to suspend operations. A city's water network was infiltrated. Dozens of daily cyberattacks are hammering Poland's municipal systems. This is the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Oct. 14, 2025: * * * Putin - Losing Control of Events? By a CEPA Contributor The Kremlin has an established playbook for war and its consequences, but developments beyond its control threaten the regime's grasp. Russian opposition politicians are saying that if the latest offensive in Donbas fails, as past attempts have, Vladimir Putin may be ready to end the war or at least call a ceasefire be more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Oct. 14, 2025: * * * US Prods Europe to End Russian Energy Addiction Spurred by US criticism, the European Union's sanctions against Russia now include crucial measures targeting its energy revenues. Washington should follow suit. By Mihkel Martens The European Union (EU) is about to adopt its 19th package of sanctions on Russia over its aggression against Ukraine. Although member states adopt more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 15 -- The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers issued the following news: * * * Honouring dedication and leadership at the 2025 President's Awards Dinner CIBSE members' outstanding contributions and dedication to the Institution and the wider building services industry were recognised with medals at the 2025 President's Awards Dinner. Taking place each October, the annual celebration brought together members and guests to honour individuals who have made  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 14 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Checking the quality of materials just got easier with a new AI tool * Manufacturing better batteries, faster electronics, and more effective pharmaceuticals depends on the discovery of new materials and the verification of their quality. Artificial intelligence is helping with the former, with tools that comb through catalogs of materials to quickly tag promising candidates. But more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property released the following written testimony by David J. Kappos, a partner at Cravath, Swaine and Moore LLP, from an Oct. 7, 2025, hearing entitled "The Patent Eligibility Restoration Act - Restoring Clarity, Certainty, and Predictability to the U.S. Patent System": * * * Good afternoon Chairman Tillis, Ranking Member Schiff and Members of the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property. Thank you for the opportunity to te more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 14 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * FHLB Dallas and Sunward Federal Credit Union Award Nearly $500K to Advance Affordable Housing in New Mexico * ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, October 14, 2025-- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Sunward Federal Credit Union announced nearly $500,000 in grants to support affordable housing for New Mexico families. At a cer more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 [Category: Media] -- The Association of American Publishers issued the following news release: * * * Freedom Letters Receives 2025 AAP International Freedom to Publish Award * The Association of American Publishers (AAP) today awarded Freedom Letters, a Russian and Ukrainian language publisher, the 2025 AAP International Freedom to Publish Award. The award recognizes a publisher outside of the United States who has demonstrated courage and fortitude in defending freedom o more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities released the following written testimony by Joseph W. Kirschbaum, director of defense capabilities and management at the Government Accountability Office, from an Oct. 7, 2025, hearing entitled "Threats and Challenges Posed to Department Of Defense Personnel and Operations From Adversarial Access to Publicly Available Data Coupled With Advanced Data Analysis Tools Now Widely Available on the Commer more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: Health Care] -- G.E. HealthCare posted the following news release: * * * GE HealthCare launches CareIntellect for Perinatal, a cloud-first application to optimize care delivery and help send families home healthy * * Informed by clinicians and built on clinical insights, the solution provides care teams with real-time [1] insights designed to streamline perinatal workflows and support timely clinical decision-making. * Developed in collaboration with more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 14 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Geologists discover the first evidence of 4.5-billion-year-old "proto Earth" * Scientists at MIT and elsewhere have discovered extremely rare remnants of "proto Earth," which formed about 4.5 billion years ago, before a colossal collision irreversibly altered the primitive planet's composition and produced the Earth as we know today. Their findings, reported today in the journal Na more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities released the following written testimony by Justin Sherman, founder and CEO of Global Cyber Strategies, from an Oct. 7, 2025, hearing entitled "Threats and Challenges Posed to Department Of Defense Personnel and Operations From Adversarial Access to Publicly Available Data Coupled With Advanced Data Analysis Tools Now Widely Available on the Commercial Market": * * * Subcommittee Chair Ernst, Ran more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 15 -- GSK (formerly GlaxoSmithKline), a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2025: * * * GSK's Shingrix approved in China for prevention of shingles in adults aged 18 and over who are at increased risk due to immunodeficiency or immunosuppression - Shingrix (GSK's Recombinant Zoster Vaccine or RZV) is the first and only vaccine approved in this population in China - Approval adds to existing indication in adults aged 50 and over - Ap more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Honors College graduate-turned-FIU-Law-student named 2025 Perez Excellence Award recipient By Ashleigh Featherstone Recent political science graduate and Honors student Emilee Garcia has been named the 2025 recipient of the Jorge and Darlene Perez Excellence Award, one of the FIU Honors College's most prestigious distinctions. The award recogni 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

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 15 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Professor Quigley Shares Expertise on State Housing Crisis in IndyStar Op-Ed and WFYI Report IU McKinney Professor Fran Quigley, J.D. '87, has been sharing his expertise on Indiana's eviction crisis with Indianapolis-based media. Professor Quigley wrote an op-ed column for the Indianapolis Star on how the state should consider rent controls in an effort to alleviate the hou more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Oct. 14, 2025: * * * InfluenceWatch Podcast #382: Radical Transgender Quackery By Sarah Lee, Parker Thayer and Michael Watson This episode contains discussion of material that may not be suitable for children. Listener discretion is advised. It has been a lousy couple of years for one of the leftist factions most deserving of a lousy couple of years--no, not organized labor, institutional transgender activ more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Kansas Farmers "Struggling," "Aren't Going to Have That Great Year" as GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Embrace Tariffs * New reporting from the Topeka Capital-Journal reveals that Kansas soybean farmers are "struggling to find a market" for their product as Trump's costly tariffs have effectively closed the Chinese market to American farmers, leading to there being "not enough market left in the rest of more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Oct. 13, 2025, to Bloomberg Opinion: * * * A Zombie Economy Could Be America's Future By Allison Schrager Over the next decade, the US economy will face two big challenges: higher interest rates and AI-generated disruption. Each invites the same solution: policies to keep rates below their market level. The strategy, also known as yield-curve control, is tempting, and it may even provide an immedia more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Maternal antibodies a double-edged sword in vaccinated newborns * Scientists at the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) have found that administering a rotavirus vaccine to newborn mice via a shot, rather than an oral dose, increases its efficacy, particularly for at-risk newborns. "This is especially important for infants in low- and middle-income countries, where the current rotavirus vaccine doesn' more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: The Validity Behind Recession Indicators * WASHINGTON (October 14, 2025) - As Americans trade luxury splurges for budget staples like Hamburger Helper, some are viewing these spending shifts as signs of an impending recession. Tara Sinclair, chair of the economics department at the George Washington University, and former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Macroeconomics at the U.S. Treasury,  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Improved Cough-Detection Tech Can Help With Health Monitoring Researchers have improved the ability of wearable health devices to accurately detect when a patient is coughing, making it easier to monitor chronic health conditions and predict health risks such as asthma attacks. The advance is significant because cough-detection technologies have historically struggled to disti more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Oct. 15 (TNSjou) -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU professor develops new method to predict occurrences of disruptive solar flares A New Mexico State University astronomer and her team can now predict space weather in the sweet spot between two extremes of current methods that provide warnings of solar flares that can significantly impact our daily lives. Currently, the predictions either provide a few hours to a few days' not more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 14 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus posted the following news: * * * Parkinson's treatment tested at UW showing promise in first clinical trial * Parkinson's patients are receiving a new investigational treatment after a successful study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison helped demonstrate the cell therapy's safety in non-human primates and refine the method for its delivery. Now, the biotechnology company running the trial is reporting encouraging  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

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 14 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI's Dr. Chris Thomas named AIAA Associate Fellow * October 14, 2025 -- Dr. Chris Thomas of Southwest Research Institute's Mechanical Engineering Division has been named an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). AIAA Associate Fellows are recognized for overseeing important engineering or scientific work, outstanding contrib more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, issued the following news release: * * * The Wall Street Journal Announces Speaker Lineup for WSJ Tech Live 2025 * The innovative multi-platform event delivers interactive experiences and newsmaking discussions on the biggest topics in tech. Speakers include CEO of Anthropic Dario Amodei, CFO of OpenAI Sarah Friar, Actor Aaron Paul and more. New York, NY [October 14, 2024] - The Wall Street Jo more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation Receives $11.7 Million COBRE Award for Maternal Health Research The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation will expand research for maternal health in Arkansas by establishing the Maternal and Reproductive Community Health Excellence (MaRCH) research center funded more PR

IRVINE, California, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Study links wind-blown dust from receding Salton Sea to reduced lung function in area children UC Irvine-led researchers urge continued monitoring, intervention to mitigate air pollution * Higher dust exposure near the Salton Sea is linked to poorer lung function in nearby children. * Low-income, predominantly Latino neighborhoods face the greatest health risks. * Fin more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * New study values the benefits of mangroves for reducing property damages in recent hurricanes Researchers used industry models to price the benefit of mangroves during Hurricanes Irma and Ian at $725 million and $4.1 billion, respectively Key takeaways * Mangroves reduce flood losses for coastal homes built inland of the trees. For properties in front of forests, some  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 15 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Child neurologists can play a critical role in identifying movement issues in autism, but more training is needed Only 36% of neurologists identified that motor impairments are an associated feature of autism * A new UCLA Health study (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0887899425002024?via%3Dihub) highlights concerning gaps in how child neurologists understand and address m 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

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 15 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Tiny sensors rapidly detect 'forever chemicals' in water New portable test can find different PFAS chemicals, including those now regulated by the E.P.A. * They linger in our water, our blood and the environment--so-called "forever chemicals" that are notoriously difficult to detect. But researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME) and Argonne Nationa 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

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

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Study finds group reflective practice beneficial to planning commissions, staff, yet rarely used By Mike Krings Sometimes the most valuable thing you can find is something you weren't even looking for. In a study examining ways to improve staff reports for planning commissioners, a University of Kansas researcher found a need for group reflective practice among planning commissioners and their st more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Metamaterials can stifle vibrations with intentional complexity Researchers have forged a new path to vibration isolation that could help absorb shocks in a variety of applications, including vehicles, buildings and more * In science and engineering, it's unusual for innovation to come in one fell swoop. It's more often a painstaking plod through which the extraordinary gradually becomes ord more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * New research could help boost drug efficacy by getting dosing in rhythm with circadian clocks Mathematical modeling from U-M could help better optimize dosing regimens for patients with Parkinson's disease, depression and more * Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a mathematical model that reveals how our circadian rhythms can have dramatic impacts on how our bodies inte more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Many children seem on track--but struggle with motor skills UTA study shows milestones can be misleading; early motor skill developmental is critical for kids * A University of Texas at Arlington study reveals that even children who meet standard developmental milestones may be falling behind in age-appropriate motor skills. Priscila Tamplain, UT Arlington associate profes more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah issued the following news release: * * * When a rat makes up its mind, these neuroscientists know Researchers--with the help of AI--can now pinpoint the moment that a brain makes a decision. * For the first time, scientists can freeze-frame the exact moment an animal makes up their mind and commits to a choice--simply by looking at their brain activity. In the new study led by Princeton University, researchers used AI to trac more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 15 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * From interest to innovation: Joshua Tyler built a Ph.D. career from curiosity By Chuck Wasserstrom When Dr. Joshua H. Tyler first walked onto the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga campus in fall 2017, he didn't set out to become a scientist. He just wanted to make music. "I thought I'd be in and out, get my degree and then go out in the world and--not necessarily a desk  more PR

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Villanova's STAR Lab Works to Understand and Spark the Imagination Led by Deena Weisberg, PhD, Villanova's Scientific Thinking and Representation (STAR) Lab investigates how imagination and storytelling influence learning and scientific understanding * The human brain is as complex as it is powerful. Unique from person to person, and capable of storing as much data as 20,000 iPhones, the organ  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 14 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Women face barriers in accessing, participating in cardiac rehab despite proven benefits * at 4 :00 a.m. CT/5:00 a.m. ET Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025 DALLAS, Oct. 14, 2025 -- People who participate in cardiac rehabilitation programs after a major cardiac event have improved quality of life and long-term cardiovascular health. However, significant differences exist in cardiac more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 15 -- Yale Law School issued the following news: * * * Edward J. Larson to Deliver Doyle-Winter Lecture Historian and legal scholar Edward J. Larson will deliver the Michael A. Doyle '62 and Bunny Winter Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law Lecture. Larson will give a lecture titled, "The Meaning of 1776," on Nov. 10. The lecture draws from ideas in Larson's latest book, "Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Matters," which provides historical and political contex more PR