LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * 2025 Revelle Medal Recipients Announced * Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Pharmacology and Distinguished Professor of the Graduate Division Edward A. Dennis is a leader in the field of lipidomics. His research has furthered understanding of the role lipids play in inflammation and numerous metabolic diseases. Most recently, his lab developed a nonin more PR

AALTO, Finland, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Who publishes our open access publications? Researchers from Aalto University and the University of Helsinki prefer publishing in open access journals with author fees from large publishers. In open access journals that are free for authors, the publisher is often a university or a scholarly society. The theme of the International Open Access Week 2025 is "Who owns our knowledge." The question can b more PR

CANBERRA, Australia, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- The Australian National University issued the following news release: * * * ANU research reveals the countries most at risk from superbugs The threat posed by superbugs to travellers from countries around the globe has been revealed in a new study from The Australian National University (ANU). International travel plays a pivotal role in the global spread of superbugs. To better understand the impact of this, ANU Professor Peter Collignon and co-au more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Reasonable adjustments and better training improve health outcomes in the learning disability community * Megan Pritchard, a nursing student at Aston University, has written a paper on how to improve health outcomes for those with learning disabilities * People with learning disabilities have poorer health and a lower life expectation than the general population * Pritchard's work has found that adequ more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon Announces Staff Changes; Recognizes Role of Women in Senior Leadership * Omaha, Neb. - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today announced recent staff changes, while also noting the role women play as part of his leadership team. Valerie Foy has been promoted to Deputy Chief of Staff, while also serving as Chief Counsel and Director of Foreign Policy. She joined Bacon's D.C. staff in March 2018. Theresa Thi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The American Society of Hematology posted the following news release: * * * Biomarker Can Help Predict Preeclampsia Risk in Women with Sickle Cell Disease Findings pave way for more effective pregnancy management in higher risk patient population * In pregnant women with sickle cell disease, the risk of developing early-onset preeclampsia can be determined by measuring levels of a protein associated with placental function and development. These findings provide insig more PR

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- Dalhousie University issued the following news release: * * * Media opportunity: By listening to the sounds of the ocean, Dalhousie University researchers can determine its alkalinity and monitor changes in acidity Canadian researchers have found they can determine the levels of acidity in the ocean by listening to sounds found well below the water's surface with the help of an acoustic profiler developed at Dalhousie University and deployed to some o more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * A conversation with BakerHostetler's Andrew Grossman (Part 1 of 2) The attorney and think-tank fellow talks to Michael E. Hartmann about the increased scrutiny of the nonprofit sector, the potential effects of that scrutiny on civil society, the Trump administration's recently reported plans to enhance the IRS's criminal-investigative division, and the potential effects of that enhanceme more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * The Specter of Stagflation Looms Over Russia The country's war of choice against Ukraine is steadily depressing economic activity. By Alexander Kolyandr Running Russia's central bank is not an enviable job. Elvira Nabiullina, who has headed the institution for the past 12 years, is between the rock of the country's slow economic growth, and the hard place of the ruble's per more PR

HAMILTON, New York, Oct. 24 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Colgate University Applies Liberal Arts Approach to Global Public and Environmental Health * Five years after its conception and three years after its launch, Colgate University's Global Public and Environmental Health (GPEH) program continues to grow. The minor is an interdisciplinary approach to understanding health issues through the natural sciences and humanities. After students take the required introd more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Do more with less strain: UTA's robotic arm Soft, air-powered exoskeleton eases muscle fatigue, reduces injuries and boosts workplace safety * For workers whose jobs involve hours of lifting and repetitive motion, even small innovations can make a big difference in preventing future musculoskeletal disorders. That's why engineers at The University of Texas at Arlington ha more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 23 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Dole Institute late fall 2025 programming features Croatian ambassador to the US, Cook Political Report editor, Wichita mayor * The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced its late fall 2025 programming, featuring conversations on foreign service and diplomacy, public service and domestic politics. Highlights include several Dole Fellow-led conversations, including wi more PR

BAYREUTH, Germany, Oct. 24 -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Andrii Mironchenko from the University of Bayreuth receives the von Kaven Honorary Award For his outstanding research work in systems theory, Bayreuth mathematician Dr. Andrii Mironchenko has been awarded this year's von Kaven Honorary Award by the German Research Foundation (DFG). * Dr. Andrii Mironchenko took up a Heisenberg position in the University of Bayreuth's Applied Mathematics re more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Oct. 25 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Welcome Your New Lab Mate: Artificial Intelligence Duke engineers built an AI optical microscope that analyzes 2D materials as precisely as human experts. By Andrew Tie Haozhe "Harry" Wang's electrical and computer engineering lab at Duke welcomed an unusual new lab member this fall: artificial intelligence. Using publicly available AI foundation models such as OpenAI's ChatGPT a more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 25 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Researchers Make Great 'Strides' in Gait Analysis Technology By Gisele Galoustian A study from the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the Sensing Institute (I-SENSE) at Florida Atlantic University reveals that foot-mounted wearable sensors and a 3D depth camera can accurately measure how people walk - even in busy clini more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 [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

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 25 -- The Goldwater Institute issued the following news on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * Goldwater to Supreme Court: Strike Down Unconstitutional Tariffs By Timothy Sandefur The Goldwater Institute joined forces with our friends at the North Carolina-based John Locke Foundation and the Dallas Market Center today to urge the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down the so-called "Liberation Day" tariffs. Coming only days after the Wall Street Journal reported that the White House is "q more PR

HEIDELBERG, Germany, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release: * * * Research Predicting Avian Flu Outbreaks in Europe Using Machine Learning Heidelberg researchers identify local outbreak indicators and develop new regional modeling approach * Local factors such as seasonal temperature, the year-dependent water and vegetation index, and data on animal density can be used to predict regional outbreaks of avian flu in Europe. This is the finding of a resear more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * Sharp rise in facial injuries in rural and remote Queensland A new study has found face and jaw (oral and maxillofacial, OMF) injuries increased in Queensland, prompting a call for more focus on reducing violence in rural and remote parts of the state. * Sai Pabbati BDS (Hons) graduate from James Cook University and Peter Thomson, Head of Dentistry at JCU and Professor of Oral and Maxil more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 23 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Job applicants suspicious of AI, so less said the better, research shows * Job applicants these days are hoping for some transparency, and they know companies are using artificial intelligence to screen them. But hiring managers ought not try to convince applicants that AI is unbiased, because they won't be believed, and it might even prompt resentment. Those are among the findings of a new study publish more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 24 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release: * * * Johnson & Johnson MedTech Highlights Newest Impella Heart Pump and Long-Term Survival Data at TCT 2025 * Danvers, MA - Oct 24, 2025 - Johnson & Johnson MedTech, a global leader in heart recovery, will feature the latest long-term data confirming the survival benefit of Impella CP and present the newest Impella innovations during the upcoming Transcatheter Cardiova more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- Macquarie University issued the following news release: * * * New study reveals hidden driver of customer loyalty: feeling safe Today's shoppers are more likely to stay loyal to retailers that make them feel safe - not just physically, but digitally and emotionally - according to new research published in the Journal of Business Research. * The study introduces the world's first validated framework for measuring customer safety and wellbeing across bo more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Oct. 24, 2025, to the New York Post: * * * NYC Mayoral Debate Exposed Zohran Mamdani as Man Who Has Never Dealt with Reality By Douglas Murray Finally, Zohran Mamdani had to face the difficult questions. At this week's final Mayoral debate the gloves finally came off. Why does Mamdani think he can run this city when he couldn't even turn up for work when he was in the legislature? Why does he thi more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Oct. 24, 2025, to the Wall Street Journal: * * * What's the Future of Racial Gerrymandering? By John Ketcham The problem lies not with the statute but with Thornburg v. Gingles's (1986) framework for vote dilution. "Justices Question Election Maps' Use of Race" (Page One, Oct. 16) suggests that the Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais could weaken the Voting Rights Act. The problem lies more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 24 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Shining Stars: Advancing Knowledge in Microbiology * Marian University's Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine proudly celebrates fourth-year osteopathic medical students Komal Kaur and Angela Hodges for their publishing success in the Advances in Microbiology journal. Their article, "Tracking Antimicrobial Resistance in Environmental Waters: Risks, Routes, and Regulatory Needs more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Study Finds Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Rare Among Individuals With Isolated Brain Injuries * Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is more common in people who experience extensive repetitive head impacts, and infrequent among individuals with isolated brain injuries or less extensive impacts, researchers from the Brain Injury Research Center of Mount Sinai more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Cockroach Infestation Linked to Home Allergen, Endotoxin Levels More endotoxins are shed from the fecal matter of female cockroaches. Photo courtesy of Matt Bertone, NC State University. * Researchers at North Carolina State University have shown a link between the size of cockroach home infestations and the levels of both allergens and endotoxins in those homes, with loweri more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 23 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * New UW Research Highlights Benefits of Coal Char for Sugar Beet Production, Soil Health * A new publication from researchers in the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) delves into the potential of carbon-rich products to enhance agricultural productivity in challenging environments. Published in the journal Sustainability, the study, "Effects of Char and Amendments on Soil Properties  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 25 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Online connections hold double-edged impact on teen mental health, Texas A&M study finds A comprehensive research review reveals that online friendships can both support and undermine adolescent well-being. By Ann Kellett While adolescents and teens around the world are more socially connected than ever through online social networking sites, they also report more feelings of depression, anxiet more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 [Category: Medical] -- Optica, formerly the Optical Society, posted the following news release: * * * Optica Publishing Group Announces Subscribe to Open Pilot for the Journal of the Optical Society of America B (JOSA B) * New model aims to make high-quality optics and photonics research openly available without author fees Optica Publishing Group today announced that the Journal of the Optical Society of America B (JOSA B) will pilot the Subscribe to Open (S2O) model in more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 24 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Research reveals people desire social distance from spouses of those with mental illness * The concept of stigma by association is linked to the idea that you're judged by the company you keep. "So if the person you're married to is not doing well mentally, do people assume you play some type of role in that? And will they treat you differently?" said Elizabeth Felix, assistant professor of sociology at  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 25 (TNSjou) -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * How HIV's shape-shifting protein reveals clues for smarter drug design Salk Institute researchers determine structure of HIV protein during newly discovered function, enabling development of better HIV therapeutics * The rate of HIV infection continues to climb globally. Around 40 million people live with HIV-1, the most common HIV strain. While symptoms can now be be more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * State social policies reduce joint pain prevalence, according to UB study States with more generous social policies, such as Medicaid expansion and higher minimum wage, have fewer people reporting chronic joint pain related to arthritis, according to a new study by a University at Buffalo researcher. The paper published in The Journal of Pain used data from more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Oct. 24 -- The United Nations World Health Organization posted the following news: * * * Strengthening global public health through traditional medicine: 3rd World Congress on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine * The 3 rd World Congress on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) took place on 15-18 October 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It marked the 20 th International Congress on TCIM Research and the 17 th European Congress on Inte more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 25 -- National Jewish Health, a respiratory hospital, issued the following news release: * * * Study Identifies Viral Combinations That Heighten Risk of Severe Respiratory Illnesses in Infants A new study led by researchers at National Jewish Health has revealed that, while a wide range of viruses can cause lower respiratory tract illnesses (LRIs) in infants, certain viruses and viral combinations dramatically increase the risk of severe disease. The findings, published more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 23 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * The real cause of rising Obamacare premiums isn't the end of subsidies * During the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government attempted to cushion the blow of rising health insurance costs with the provision of "enhanced" subsidies for Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollees on the federal health insurance marketplace and state-based exchanges, like Georgia Access. The subsidies, which pa more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 25 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Analysis finds alarming rise in severe diverticulitis among younger Americans 52% increase in complicated cases found in patients under 50 from 2005-2020 * A comprehensive analysis of over 5.2 million hospitalizations reveals a troubling surge in severe diverticulitis cases among Americans younger than 50. The analysis (https://journals.lww.com/dcrjournal/abstract/2025/05000/national_trend more PR

KOLN, Germany, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * The Zebrafish can heal its spinal cord using a sophisticated mechanism Specialized connective tissue cells regulate inflammation and prevent formation of scar tissue, enabling nerve fibers to regrow in zebrafish following spinal cord injury. The findings could offer a long-term approach for developing therapies in humans as well A research team from the University of Cologne has shown how ze more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Oct. 24 -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news: * * * Do you eat like it's summer all year? It could confuse your internal clock Food - in addition to sunlight - regulates our internal biological clock and its ability to adapt to the seasons, according to new research in mice. According to researchers, it could have health benefits to eat more seasonal and locally produced food. * Our blood pressure rises in the morning, our brain releases sleep horm more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Greenwich issued the following news: * * * Drugs in the stands: First study to explore prevalence of fan drug use at sporting events in the US and UK Drug use among sports fans is more widespread than many assume -- and differs sharply between the US and UK. * A new study from the University of Greenwich, led by Dr. Martha Newson, published in the Journal of Sport and Social Issues, surveyed over 2,500 fans across major sports and found more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * School isolation rooms are damaging pupil wellbeing, new study warns Urgent call for positive alternatives for schools * Children placed in school 'isolation rooms' are losing learning time, feeling cut off from their peers and suffering damage to their wellbeing, according to new research from The University of Manchester. The study, published in the British Educational Research  more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * A dead star reveals the swallowed remains of its planetary system An international team led by Universite de Montreal PhD student Erika Le Bourdais reveals that a very old white dwarf star is still actively accreting planetary debris. * LSPM J0207+3331 is a particularly old white dwarf star, located 145 light-years from Earth in the constellation Triangulum. This stellar remnant, the result of  more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * School test scores are lower for children with chronic pain Children with chronic pain perform worse in SATs, miss more school, and have poorer mental health, a University of Portsmouth study reveals * Children with chronic pain tend to score lower on standardised assessment tests (SATs) * The study - led by a researcher whose son experiences chronic pain - is the first in England to inve more PR

GUILFORD, England, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Households' hunt for better savings rates can deepen recessions, finds new study Households intensify their search for high-interest savings accounts when the economy turns sour, inadvertently making recessions more severe, according to new research from the University of Surrey. When times are good, many savers pay little attention to the interest rates on their bank accounts. But when t more PR

GUILFORD, England, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Is the global industrial race being measured wrong? For decades, the world has ranked nations by how competitive their industries are, but the measure used may be flawed. A new research project led by the University of Surrey suggests that the standard United Nations index used to judge countries' manufacturing power can produce misleading results, with its simplistic weighting system mask more PR

GUILFORD, England, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Sodium-ion battery breakthrough could power greener energy - and even make seawater drinkable Sodium-ion batteries may be the answer to the future of sustainable energy storage and could be used to make drinking water out of seawater. Scientists at the University of Surrey have discovered a simple way to boost their performance - by leaving the water inside a key component rather than remo more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * Toronto's Don River carries 36,000 kg of microplastics into Lake Ontario each year: Study Research by U of T experts has uncovered the scale of microplastic pollution flowing from city streets through rivers to wetlands, lakes and oceans By Josslyn Johnstone Researchers at the University of Toronto have found that Toronto's Don River carries over 500 billion microplastic particles into Lake Ont more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Carpenter Ants: Better Safe than Sorry Carpenter ants are not squeamish when it comes to caring for the wounded. To minimise the risk of infection, the insects immediately amputate injured legs - thereby more than doubling their survival rate. As with humans, wound care plays an important role in the animal kingdom. Many mammals lick their wounds, some primates use antiseptic plants, an more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * The Smallest Pixel in the World Physicists at the University of Wurzburg have developed extremely small pixels using optical antennas and a clever design. These can be used in compact AR glasses, for example. Smart glasses, i.e., glasses that display information directly in the field of vision, are considered a key technology of the future - but until now, their use has often failed du more PR

UPPSALA, Sweden, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- Uppsala University issued the following news release: * * * Record-small pixels deliver unrivalled clarity Do you think this looks a bit pixelated? A little hard to read? That could soon be a thing of the past. Researchers have now developed new technology with record-small pixels, creating a display with the highest resolution the human eye can perceive. The study, led by Uppsala University in collaboration with researchers from Chalmers University of Tec more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 23 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Professor Examines How Pollutants Impact Invasive Animal Species * Wildlife species throughout the world are contending with both chemical pollutants and invasive species. In a newly published review, a University of Wyoming researcher examined how chemical pollution might change the invasion process and identified gaps in current knowledge about the interactions of pollution and invasive species. Is more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Presses Big Bank CEOs on Plans to Participate in President Trump's Bailout of Argentina at the Expense of American Taxpayers U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, sent letters to six major Wall Street banks raising concerns over the more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Which discipline should survive the end of the world? * Five professors from across campus will advocate that their discipline is the most important to save for the future in the annual Apocalypse Debate, sponsored by Logos, the undergraduate philosophy journal and club. The debate, set for 5 p.m. Nov. 6 in Room G01 of Uris Hall, asks the professors to consider the following scenario: There will be a catacly more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news release: * * * Improving Immunotherapy Responses by Approaching on Two Fronts Promising study in dual inhibition of PD1 and macrophage migration inhibitory factor * Two therapies can be better than one for treating some cancers, concludes a Yale study published Oct. 22 in the Journal of Clinical Investigation Insight (https://insight.jci.org/articles/view/191539) that finds promise in pairing a drug that b more PR