BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 27 (TNSjou) -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Mitochondrial epilepsy could originate in a specific group of brain neurons A team led by the UAB Institut de Neurociencies (INc-UAB) has for the first time identified the mechanism behind a potentially fatal type of epilepsy, a symptom of mitochondrial diseases. The discovery, based on mouse models, challenges the traditional idea that these disorders are caused by a generalised ener more PR

BRISTOL, England, Oct. 27 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Bristol researcher helps voice local children's appetite to learn more about food and cooking with launch of new charter A researcher from the University of Bristol has joined forces with a local charity to share and champion children's enthusiasm to improve their understanding of food and ability to cook. Dr William Baker, a national expert in food banks in schools, teamed up with leading food in more PR

SINGAPORE, Oct. 27 -- Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School issued the following news: * * * Building bridges for global diagnostics: CREATInG Initiative Launches First Executive Development Programme at Duke Kunshan University The CREATInG Initiative marked a major milestone with the launch of its first Executive Development Programme, held from 27 - 29 September at Duke Kunshan University. Jointly organised by the Centre of Regulatory Excellence (CoRE) at Duke-NUS Medical School and Duke Kunsha more PR

DARWIN, Australia, Oct. 28 (TNSjou) -- Charles Darwin University issued the following news: * * * Stereotypes holding back Australia's recreational fishing future, new study finds Outdated stereotypes about who a "real fisher" is could be costing Australia's recreational fishing industry valuable talent, creativity, and growth, new research from Charles Darwin University (CDU) suggests. Published in Maritime Studies, the study is the first of its kind to explore women's experiences of recrea more PR

BATHURST, Australia, Oct. 27 -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news: * * * Research helps reduce long-term mental health risks of children exposed to early life deprivations A team of Charles Sturt University researchers and a colleague have found that certain factors can reduce long-term mental health risks of children exposed to early life deprivations such as financial crisis or familial adversities. * A Charles Sturt University study highlights the profound impact of e more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 27 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * New trial to investigate if giving steroids to babies with suspected bacterial meningitis improves survival and long-term outcomes A new trial will investigate whether giving steroids to babies with suspected bacterial meningitis means that more babies will survive without long-term difficulties. * The Better Outcomes in Babies with Bacterial meningitis (BOBBi) trial will include more than 10 more PR

PERTH, Australia, Oct. 28 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Curtin research projects receive significant ARC Discovery funding boost Eleven Curtin University projects have secured more than $6.2 million in funding as part of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project grants, to tackle challenges spanning space science, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, renewable energy and digital culture. The successful Curtin-led projects include exploring more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 28 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * The female factor in Alzheimer's: UNSW study probes hormonal links to dementia By Yolande Hutchinson Professor Kaarin Anstey has been awarded international funding to study the links between women's hormones and brain ageing. UNSW Professor Kaarin Anstey and University of California Professor Kristine Yaffe have been jointly awarded more than $4 million from Wellcome Leap's CARE, opens in a new  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 28 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Four UNSW academics elected to Academy of Social Sciences By Louise Templeton The researchers were elected for their work advancing refugee wellbeing, tackling gendered violence, driving housing reform and redefining psychological science. Four UNSW Sydney experts have been elected 2025 Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia (ASSA) for their outstanding contributions to their fie more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 27 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * From developing world-renowned medicines to meeting healthcare challenges of the future - the University of Nottingham celebrates 100 years of Pharmacy The School of Pharmacy at the University of Nottingham is kicking off centenary celebrations to mark 100 years of excellence in pharmaceutical science, education, and healthcare. The centenary year will begin on Monday 3 November 2025 with th more PR

HONG KONG, Oct. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKUMed and National Cancer Institute jointly develop 'Cancer Immunology Data Engine' The most extensive data platform so far for advancing cancer immunotherapy research * A clinical oncology research team at the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), in collaboration with the US National Cancer Institute (NCI), has developed an innovative big data platform, called the  more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Oct. 27 (TNSjou) -- Keele University issued the following news: * * * Weather radar data reveals alarming declines in insect populations A research team including a Keele University scientist have made a breakthrough in monitoring insect populations across the UK using weather radar data. Traditionally used to track rainfall and storms, these radars are now helping researchers monitor the daily movements and long-term numbers of flying and floating creatures - includ more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 28 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * La Trobe academics secure $7m in ARC funding Research to combat the effects of microplastics, treat age-related diseases and retain teachers across Australia's eastern states are among La Trobe University projects to secure more than $7 million worth of funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC). Twelve La Trobe researchers from a diverse field of study have been awarded 2026 ARC Discovery P more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 28 (TNSjou) -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * Professor Christine Bigby AO elected ASSA Fellow La Trobe University's Director of the Living with Disability Research Centre, Professor Christine Bigby AO, has been elected as a Fellow of the prestigious Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (ASSA). Professor Bigby, Australia's leading social work researcher in the multi-disciplinary field of intellectual disability, is one of 22 new more PR

LANCASTER, England, Oct. 27 (TNSrpt) -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * SEND support system crisis worsens - latest analysis shows The special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system, already known to be in deep trouble, now faces 'a worsening crisis' which, say experts, puts the UK on the brink of a national emergency. A new Child of the North (CotN) report update highlights that schools still lack skills, resources and access to support services, face delays  more PR

LEEDS, England, Oct. 27 (TNSrpt) -- Leeds Trinity University issued the following news: * * * New guide launched to transform support for young fathers An innovative new guide has been launched to help professionals across health, education, and social care better engage and support young fathers. * The guide -- Young Fathers: What Works in Practice -- seeks to recognise the crucial role fathers play in children's development and wellbeing -- and the systemic barriers that often prevent the more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Oct. 28 (TNSjou) -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * Montreal homelessness services for 2SLGBTQ+ adults are inadequate, researchers find Study points to ways to better support this community, including enhanced training of service providers * Homelessness services in Montreal are not well suited to the needs of 2SLGBTQ+ adults in Montreal, a study by McGill researchers has found. "Homelessness services are very binary, and often those who are non more PR

PERTH, Australia, Oct. 27 -- Murdoch University issued the following news: * * * The WA researcher on a mission to tackle iron deficiency in children, using algae Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world - and, currently, many people rely on synthetic iron supplements which carry a host of unpleasant side effects. * Mina Ardakani, a PhD candidate from Murdoch University, is looking to create a greener, safer alternative, harnessing the power of an unexpected pa more PR

SINGAPORE, Oct. 27 (TNSjou) -- Nanyang Technological University issued the following news: * * * Proposal for carbon-neutral data centres in space An out-of-this-world idea: placing data centres in space could pave the way for sustainable computing with unlimited solar energy and free cooling, says scientists from NTU Singapore. The researchers outline a practical path to building carbon-neutral data centres in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), a concept particularly relevant to land-scarce cities like more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Oct. 27 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * How creativity can help children with long-term health issues The impact of creativity on the health and wellbeing of youngsters with long-term health conditions is being investigated by a team of researchers led by Dr Emily Murphy from Newcastle University. The project, Sharing Stories for Wellbeing, seeks to transform how we support the needs of children hospitalised with long-term health conditi more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Oct. 27 (TNSjou) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * What half a million tweets revealed about invasive species A study analysing over 500,000 tweets from 2006 to 2021 found that public discourse on invasive species heavily favours charismatic animals over ecologically harmful plants. The research, led by University of Galway and published in Ecology & Society, and involving Newcastle University, demonstrates how charismatic megafauna and dr more PR

SINGAPORE, Oct. 27 (TNSjou) -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release: * * * NUS study: A simple DNA switch helps tropical butterflies change wing patterns with the seasons Scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have discovered a simple DNA "switch" that helps tropical butterflies adjust the size of their wing eyespots in response to seasonal temperatures, shedding light on the evolution of environmental sensitivity. The findings could infor more PR

HONG KONG, Oct. 27 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU PReCIT hosts inaugural forum of the Global Thought Leaders Forum Series, examining transformation of global political and economic landscape The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is committed to advancing the frontiers of knowledge and innovative scientific research, with its Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology (PReCIT) striving to contribute to the advancement of  more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Oct. 27 -- Radboud University issued the following news: * * * "Mind Reading": Creating Images from Brain Activity By analyzing brain waves, researchers at Radboud University - including neuroscientist Thirza Dado - have managed to reconstruct, with surprising accuracy, images that test subjects were viewing. Dado will defend her PhD thesis on this topic on 30 October. For her research, Dado used AI-generated images. 'This allowed us to know the exact AI code behin more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 28 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Seismic shake-up: digitising 90 years of Queensland's earthquake history Key points * A UQ-led project is digitising 90 years of Queensland's earthquake records to improve hazard modelling and emergency preparedness across the state. * The archive includes scientific data and public reports, helping map ground shaking variations and guide infrastructure resilience standards. * The work is supporte more PR

BRAMPTON, Ontario, Oct. 28 (TNSrpt) -- Sheridan College issued the following news release: * * * Generator at Sheridan shares Annual Highlights Report showcasing a year of innovation and impact This year's Generator at Sheridan Annual Highlights Report captures Sheridan's trailblazing education at its best - where bold ideas, emerging technologies and community partnerships converge to shape a better future. At the heart of it all is a commitment to innovation with impact. From driving socia more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, Oct. 28 -- St. Francis Xavier University issued the following news: * * * Tackling biofouling; and helping the lobster fishery move towards more sustainable bait Helping the Nova Scotia lobster industry move towards more sustainable bait use and developing low toxicity anti-fouling products are two of the pressing research issues underway in the lab of Dr. Russell Wyeth, professor and chair of the StFX Biology Department. Dr. Wyeth studies lobster baits and behaviour more PR

HAIFA, Israel, Oct. 27 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Technion Researchers Win Prestigious Design Award for Developing New Technology to Protect Young Seedlings Doctoral student Ofer Asaf and Prof. Aaron Sprecher have developed a smart robotic printing method for shelters that protect young plants * A Technion project aimed at protecting young seedlings using robotic 3D printing has earned its developers the Red Dot Design Award, a prestigi more PR

MIDDLESBROUGH, England, Oct. 27 -- Teesside University issued the following news release: * * * Teesside University launches new Graduate School to empower postgraduate researchers Teesside University has launched a new Graduate School, a dedicated hub designed to support and enhance the experience of postgraduate research (PGR) students. The Graduate School marks a significant step in the University's commitment to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and impactful research community. Serving a more PR

MACAU, China, Oct. 27 -- The University of Macau issued the following news: * * * UM, Tongji University jointly hold symposium of frontiers science centre The Ministry of Education Frontiers Science Center for Precision Oncology, University of Macau (FSCPO), the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) of the University of Macau (UM), and the Frontier Science Center for Stem Cell Research of Tongji University jointly organised the Academic Symposium of the Frontiers Science Center between Tongji Univ more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Oct. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * Scientists use AI to learn the intricate language of biomolecules Scientists at the University of Glasgow have harnessed a powerful supercomputer, normally used by astronomers and physicists to study the universe, to develop a new machine learning model which can help translate the language of proteins. In a new study, published in Nature Communications, the cross-disciplinary team developed a l more PR

LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, Oct. 28 -- The University of Lethbridge issued the following news: * * * New University of Lethbridge Canada Research Chairs at forefront of critical studies Dr. Alex Tetarenko, an astrophysicist in the Department of Physics & Astronomy, has been named a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Black Hole Astrophysics, and Dr. Amy Mack (BA '13, MA '16), assistant professor in the Department of New Media, has been named a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Digital Extremism. Th more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, Oct. 27 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * pound sterling4.56M Wellcome Discovery Award to investigate natural human resistance to Salmonella The University of Liverpool's Professor Jay Hinton and an international team have been awarded a pound sterling4,555,647 Wellcome Discovery funding to lead a five-year research programme exploring how some healthy humans are naturally protected from being infected by Salmonella Typhimurium. Build more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, Oct. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * New study reveals the hidden burden of MS on quality of life A major UK-wide study led by researchers based in Liverpool has revealed the profound impact of multiple sclerosis (MS) on health-related quality of life, with findings that could reshape how services and resources are allocated for people living with the condition. Published in Value in Health, the research draws on data fr more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Ooh, shiny! Why we like to buy glossy products Ever wondered why you're drawn to shiny things? New research reveals why we can't resist glossy products and how that sparkle might be costing you more than you think. * New research reveals consumers are willing to pay 72% more for glossy products than matte ones - and it explains what drives shoppers to reach for shinier options, even whe more PR

CALLAGHAN, Australia, Oct. 27 -- The University of Newcastle issued the following news: * * * Heart of the problem is short lifespan of disease prevention programs Researchers will place Australia's heart disease prevention programs under the microscope to determine why many fail to last beyond two years - and will develop solutions to help sustain them long-term. * University of Newcastle Associate Professor Nicole Nathan, a Hunter New England Local Health District Public Health Manager an more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Bridging continents with yams A collaboration between The University of Queensland and the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Indigenous community of Far North Queensland has led to a visit to Africa to explore opportunities for advancing the future of Australian yams. Nigerian-born UQ PhD candidate Samson Olumide Fawale was the motivation for Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa and Yidinji community members  more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Oct. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Boys Don't Cry? How picture books can teach gendered ideas about pain From grazed elbows to bruised knees, pain is a common part of childhood. But how do young children learn about pain and make sense of it? According to new research from the University of South Australia, the answer may lie in the pages of their picture books. In a new study (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/artic more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Oct. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Scientists uncover new driver of ovarian cancer spread Adelaide researchers have identified a promising new biomarker and treatment target for ovarian cancer that could markedly improve the outlook for women diagnosed with this aggressive disease. Ovarian cancer is the most lethal gynaecological cancer in the world with a very poor survival rate, mainly due to late diagnosis. E more PR

GUILFORD, England, Oct. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Decades-old dark matter debate narrows as smallest galaxies reveal hidden forces at work An international team of researchers, including astronomers at the University of Surrey, has shed light on a decades-long debate about why galaxies rotate faster than expected, and whether this behaviour is caused by unseen dark matter or a breakdown of gravity on cosmic scales. Led by the Leibniz In more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, Oct. 27 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * Participants sought for study on menstrual cycle, hormones and brain function By Lindsay Charlton In an effort to better understand how sex hormones affect the brain, a University of Windsor PhD candidate is recruiting participants for a study aimed at closing gaps in women's health research. As part of her dissertation in clinical neuropsychology, Taylor McEachnie is leading the Study of Cognition and Sex H more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Oct. 27 -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news: * * * New experts in innovation support and development at WIC Tebogo Machethe and Thandeka Mhlanga recently joined the Wits Innovation Centre. * Now in its third year, the Wits Innovation Centre (WIC) continues to thrive as a multi-disciplinary hub for members of the Wits community to explore and grow their innovations. Two recent hires bring new ideas and enthusiasm to the centre. Tebogo more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Oct. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news: * * * How HIV disrupts sleep across Africa HIV significantly affects sleep, with many affected people living in a state akin to chronic jet lag. * A new study with Wits researchers published in The Lancet HIV describes how People living with HIV (PLWHIV) experience higher rates of sleep issues even when virally suppressed, which has been associated with a higher risk for heart dise more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, Oct. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * New Structure for the Electron Highway Topological insulators usually only work at very low temperatures. Researchers at the University of Wurzburg have now developed an insulator that exhibits the desired properties even at higher temperatures. * A topological insulator can be imagined as a material that is a perfect insulator on the inside - it does not conduct electricity there. At  more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Oct. 27 (TNSjou) -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Why earthquakes sometimes still occur in tectonically silent regions Earthquakes in the American state of Utah, the Soultz-sous-Forets region of France or in the Dutch province of Groningen should not be able to occur even if the subsurface has been exploited for decades. This is because the shallow subsurface behaves in such a way that faults there become stronger as soon as they start moving. A more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 27 -- Victoria University issued the following news release: * * * Victoria University announces new research fellows Victoria University (VU) has appointed four new research fellows to join its thriving research community. The Vice-Chancellor's Research and Impact and Fellowships attracted huge interest across the academic community. Four researchers have been appointed in this first of two planned rounds of appointments. They are: * Dr Asif Mahmood; leadin more PR