PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * A Combination Treatment May Help Cut Lifelong Ibrutinib for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia * Adding the investigational antibody ianalumab (VAY736) to ibrutinib (Imbruvica) allowed some patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) to discontinue daily therapy and potentially improve their quality of life, according to a study published in Clinical  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * AACR Expresses Support for FDA's Proposed Rule to Decrease Nicotine Content in Certain Combusted Tobacco Products * PHILADELPHIA - The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) today released a policy statement in support of a rule proposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that would limit the amount of nicotine in certain combust more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Nov. 6 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Attitudes toward immigration become more polarized during electoral periods, study finds * LAWRENCE Immigration remains one of society's most polarizing issues. A new study examines how this issue affects voters during and after an election. While the results are tied to partisan viewpoints, they are less predictable than one might think. "A strong polarization regarding immigration occurs closer to an  more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 7 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * 'Living metal' could bridge the gap between biological and electronic systems New paper from Binghamton University may redefine the future of bioelectronics By Chris Kocher Electronics have been transforming from rigid, lifeless systems into adaptive, living platforms capable of seamlessly interacting with biological environments. Researchers at Binghamton University are pioneering "living metal" more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 7 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Dry grass: Research project explores the effect of multi-year drought on grasslands Ecologist Amber Churchill participated in the large-scale project, recently published in the journal 'Science' By Jennifer Micale As a dry spell stretches from months to years, grasslands can adapt -- to a point. A recent paper in the journal Science, "Drought intensity and duration interact to magnify losses in  more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, Nov. 7 (TNSjou) -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * New brain atlas offers unprecedented detail in MRI scans A new AI-assisted brain atlas helps visualise the human brain in unprecedented detail, representing a major step forward for neuroscience and neuroimaging. NextBrain is an atlas of the entire adult human brain that can be used to analyse MRI scans of living patients in a matter of minutes and at a level of detail not possible until now. It was devel more PR

LONDON, England, Nov. 7 -- The British Natural History Museum issued the following news release: * * * Newly discovered tree-dwelling toads give birth to live young Scientists have discovered a group of tree-dwelling toads that give birth to live young rather than laying spawn in water. Although these toads dwell high in the forests of Tanzania's Eastern Arc Mountains, museum specimens have helped reveal a hidden diversity among these unique amphibians. A team of researchers, including scie more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Canada: Fewer Young People Are Consuming Cannabis Following Legalization * Waterloo, Canada: Fewer younger people in Canada consume cannabis following adult-use marijuana legalization, according to data published in the journal Addictive Behaviors Reports. Canadian researchers compared youth use rates among a cohort of nearly 40,000 teens (stude more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 7 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: * * * Cedarville Equips Students To Advocate for Human Trafficking Victims By Jordan Foley, Student Public Relations Writer With an estimated 50 million people trapped in modern-day slavery worldwide, according to the International Justice Mission (IJM), human trafficking is a global crisis that also affects every U.S. state. As college students prepare for careers in healthcare, education, social work, ministry and more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Nov. 6, 2025: * * * AI & The Geopolitics of Big Science Scientists are wielding artificial intelligence to cope with the mounting threat of hurricanes and other disasters. The US & EU need better coordination to stay ahead. By Maciej Bukowski From reducing emissions to surviving their consequences, the globe's power blocs are each racing ahead with their own research and deployment. Adaptation h more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Nov. 6, 2025: * * * The Future of World Order United States-Japan-Europe cooperation in an era of strategic competition. This article stems from the first of three 1.5 track dialogues convening policymakers and experts from the United States, Europe, and Japan. The initiative aims to deepen understanding of the evolving security challenges facing Europe and East Asia, the connections between them more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Nov. 5, 2025: * * * Geoengineering Innovation: Cooling Effects? New technologies to reshape global weather are being rolled out by different countries. Will they work -- or cause conflict? By Maciej Bukowski Aircraft and balloons inject aerosols into the atmosphere, dispersing sulfur dioxide and cooling a warming planet. Ships and drones spray seawater particles into low-lying ocean clouds to br more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 6 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Claire Smrekar, school desegregation and school choice expert, retires in December * Smrekar's work has shaped desegregation plans and school choice policies throughout her 34-year career at Vanderbilt Peabody College. By Jenna Somers Claire Smrekar was well acquainted with Cleveland, Mississippi. She had traveled to the 12,000-person town several times to interview families and school district leaders more PR

NEW YORK, Nov. 7 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following Q&A on Nov. 6, 2025, with Redmond Stein, the lead author of a study entitled "Prolonged Drought on Rapa Nui During the Decline of Megalithic Monument Construction" published in Communications Earth and Environment journal: * * * What Really Happened on Easter Island? Ancient Sediments Rewrite the "Ecocide" Story A new study challenges long-held narratives of societal "collapse," instead sho more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news: * * * Four CNU Scientists Ranked in World's Top 2% Stanford University study recognizes the depth, quality, and reach of professors' work By Kelli Caplan Four Christopher Newport University professors have been named among the world's most influential scholars and scientists in a new edition of an annual ranking compiled by Stanford University and the analytics firm Elsevier. Psychology professors S more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Nov. 6 (TNSjou) -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * Warming of the Southern Ocean Threatens 60% of Antarctic Ice Shelves International research shows that most Antarctic ice shelves could disappear if greenhouse gas emissions are not drastically reduced * An international team of scientists, led by researchers from Universite Grenoble Alpes and the CNRS, warns that 60 percent of the floating ice shelves surrounding Antarctica are at more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Nov. 6 (TNSjou) -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * When Irrigation Backfires Global farming practices are driving heat stress and water strain, VUB researchers warn * With increasing population size and food demand, the global area equipped for irrigation has expanded almost six-fold since 1900. New research, published in three separate journal articles led by VUB and ETH Zurich, shows that this rapid expansion of irrigation has in more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 (TNSxrep) -- The Geological Society of America issued the following news release: * * * The Land Is Sinking Fast in Arizona's Willcox Basin Groundwater extraction for irrigation is causing rapid subsidence, but state management might help slow it down * Boulder, Colo., USA: In Arizona's Willcox Basin, just over an hour east of Tucson, fissures are tearing through the earth, wells are running dry, and strange areas are flooding when it rains. The cause is cle more PR

KARACHI, Pakistan, Nov. 6 -- Aga Khan University issued the following news: * * * Global Voices, Lasting Impact: AKU's 5th Authors Day The Aga Khan University (AKU) celebrated its 5th Annual Authors Day with a day of events across its global campuses, honouring the impactful work of its authors. The theme, Bold Voices, Powerful Stories, Lasting Impact, captured the spirit of the day, engaging faculty, students, and staff in recognizing scholarly achievements and inspiring future publications. more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, Nov. 6 (TNSjou) -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Calls for psychosocial screening tool following paediatric injury Injuries not only cause physical harm to children but can also present psychosocial challenges for paediatric patients and their families. Professor Bronwyn Griffin from Griffith University's School of Nursing and Midwifery has led the co-design, pilot implementation, and evaluation of Australia's first electronic post-injury psychos more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Nov. 7 (TNSxrep) -- ifo Institute issued the following news release: * * * Social Media Can Support Democratic Debates Social media platforms can help organizing forms of democratic participation like protests. This is one finding of a new study published in the EconPol Forum by ifo Institute. "Online movements can boost democratic debate - especially among groups that often feel ignored by traditional media. Thanks to their digital nature, they can also spread quickly across more PR

NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Nov. 6, 2025, to the Boton Globe: * * * New College Rankings Go Beyond the Traditionally 'Elite' By Robert VerBruggen Rankings from the Manhattan Institute, a conservative think tank, measure variables from campus freedom of speech and ideological diversity to financial return on investment. As high school seniors ready their college applications, they're right to wonder what they're really signing  more PR

NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Nov. 5, 2025, to the New York Post: * * * With Alvin Bragg's Re-Election Under a Mayor Mamdani, 'Justice' in NYC Is About to Get Worse By Rafael A. Mangual While Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has gotten the lion's share of the media attention these last several weeks, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg quietly sailed through his reelection bid, securing more than 70% of the vote. Bragg's win refle more PR

NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Nov. 5, 2025, to Pirate Wire: * * * What Can Mamdani Really Do? NYC's Battle in the Courts Begins By Charles Fain Lehman and John Ketcham New York City's next mayor ran on freezing rent, free buses, and policies that are popular yet unrealistic (or illegal) setting the stage for years of lawsuits and funding fights. Zohran Mamdani, New York City's mayor elect, built his campaign on simple ideas. Fre more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Mapping a new frontier with AI-integrated geographic information systems * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Over the past 50 years, geographers have embraced each new technological shift in geographic information systems (GIS) the technology that turns location data into maps and insights about how places and people interact first the computer boom, then the rise of the internet and data-sharing capab more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Nov. 6 (TNSjou) -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * Ancient mammoth tooth offers clues about Ice Age life in northeastern Canada The re-examination of a 19th-century fossil indicates that woolly mammoths once roamed much farther east than previously believed, proof that an old specimen can still have secrets to reveal * A worn-down mammoth tooth discovered nearly 150 years ago on an island in Nunavut offers new insights into where and how the Ice  more PR

SWINDON, England, Nov. 6 -- The Medical Research Council, a part of UK Research and Innovation, issued the following news: * * * Study finds radiotherapy can be avoided after a mastectomy New research shows radiotherapy can be safely omitted as a treatment for many breast cancer patients who have had a mastectomy and are taking anti-cancer drugs. An international trial found that patients with early-stage breast cancer who underwent a mastectomy, removal of the breast, had similar 10-year su more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Nov. 6 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT physicists observe key evidence of unconventional superconductivity in magic-angle graphene * Superconductors are like the express trains in a metro system. Any electricity that "boards" a superconducting material can zip through it without stopping and losing energy along the way. As such, superconductors are extremely energy efficient, and are used today to power a variety of  more PR

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Nov. 7 (TNSrpt) -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Prof. Dunton Publishes on Sturgeon Migration Amid Climate Change Keith Dunton, Ph.D., associate professor of biology, recently co-authored a study published in Marine Ecology Progress Series examining how Atlantic sturgeon, a federally endangered species, may shift their migration timing in response to climate change. The paper, "Investigating the Plasticity of Atlantic Sturgeon Migration Ti more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * More women sought permanent contraception after Supreme Court Dobbs decision * HERSHEY, Pa. In June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ended the federal constitutional right to abortion and returned authority to individual states to regulate abortion. A new study from researchers at Penn State College of Medicine, Albany Medical Center,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Association of Home Builders posted the following news release on Nov. 6, 2025: * * * NAHB and NARI Offer Guidance for Working with Remodelers With recent reports of several regional home improvement firms abruptly ceasing operations, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) reaffirm the commitment of the industry to serve home owners. "The home remodeling industr more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW RANKING: Mariannette Miller-Meeks is Top 3 Most Vulnerable Republican in Congress * Miller-Meeks ranked #5 most vulnerable Congresswoman in the country in Roll Call's latest House rankings New rankings from Roll Call and National Journal Hotline confirm what we already knew: Mariannette Miller-Meeks is one of the most vulnerable Republicans in the country. Miller-Meeks rank more PR

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Nov. 7 -- Niagara University issued the following news: * * * Niagara University Names Seven to Board of Trustees Niagara University recently elected seven new members to its Board of Trustees. The appointments were announced by the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of the university. Joining the Board in September were the Rev. Kevin Creagh, C.M. Ed.D., senior vice president for mission integration at Catholic Health, Long Island; Jessica Enstice, an educator and more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 6 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Pecking with power: How tiny woodpeckers deliver devastating strikes to drill into wood * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] It's one of nature's mysteries: How can woodpeckers, the smallest of which weigh less than an ounce, drill permanent holes into massive trees using only their tiny heads? New research shows that there's much more at play, anatomically: When a woodpecker bores into wood, it uses not o more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 7 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Why Your Daily Walk Might Not Work as Well if You're on Metformin Rutgers researchers uncover how a popular diabetes drug could limit the health gains people count on By Kitta MacPherson A widely-prescribed diabetes drug may be sabotaging one of the most trusted strategies for preventing the disease: exercise. That is the conclusion of a Rutgers-led study published in The Journal of Clinical E more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 (TNSbrep) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2025: * * * November 06,2025 Trumpcare is Gutting Americans' Health Care "Republicans are lying when they say the harms of this law will not be felt in the near term." Monthly Tally of Hospitals, Patients, and Health Care Workers Getting Harmed Continues to Grow * Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released the late more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Study: Adults With Local Access to Cannabis Retailers Are Less Likely To Engage in Heavy Alcohol Use * Corvallis, OR: Younger and older adults who reside in close proximity to licensed cannabis retailers are less likely to engage in binge drinking, according to data published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Oregon State Universit more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Survey: Pain Patients Often Substitute Cannabis for Prescription Opioids * Monroe, LA: Patients report reduced pain and a decrease in their use of prescription opioids following their initiation of state-authorized medical cannabis products, according to survey data published in the journal Substance Use & Misuse. Investigators affiliated with t more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, Nov. 6 (TNSjou) -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Fake or the real thing? How AI can make it harder to trust the pictures we see A new study has revealed that artificial intelligence can now generate images of real people that are virtually impossible to tell apart from genuine photographs. Using AI models ChatGPT and DALL.E, a team of researchers from Swansea University, the University of Lincoln and Ariel University in Israel, created highly realistic i more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 6 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB study tracks evolution of human saliva back to primates * By Laurie Kaiser  BUFFALO, N.Y. Saliva is a bodily fluid most of us take for granted despite the significant roles it plays: aiding in digestion, maintaining strong teeth and defending against oral disease. However, the evolution of human saliva has been largely unknown until now, thanks to two Universit more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Nov. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * UNC Researchers Uncover Wildfire Smoke's Impact on Respiratory Health Breathing wildfire smoke, even briefly, can change the bacteria and immune cells in your lungs, which may contribute to adverse health effects. * Everyone knows smoking tobacco is bad for you, but what about smoke from burning wood -- in particular that of wildfires? UNC School of Medicine  more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Nov. 6 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Researchers introduce a new tool for more accurate RNA modification detection from nanopore signals Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland and Aalto University have developed a computational framework called SegPore, which enhances the accuracy of RNA modification detection from direct RNA nanopore sequencing data. RNA modifications are essential epigenetic regulators of gene expression  more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Nov. 6 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * Bioengineered bone marrow model successfully used in leukaemia research Scientists at the University of Glasgow have successfully used the first bioengineered bone marrow model to carry out vital cancer research, offering new insights into potential therapies for the disease. The breakthrough is documented in a new study, published in the journal Biomaterials, and represents an important step forward in b more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Nov. 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Greater mortality risk highlights urgent need for intervention - study Young people with neurodevelopmental conditions face substantial and preventable health inequalities, a University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka-led study has found. The project brought together a multidisciplinary team from universities and research organisations across the country, with significant leadership from more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Nov. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * Smart Cart study aims to help users make healthier grocery purchases for those who use the grocery shopping app URI Smart Cart 2.0 study will provide feedback on quality of grocery purchases * While many people discovered online grocery shopping applications during the COVID-19 pandemic, the apps have continued to attract new users, making online grocery shopping a convenient and popul more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Nov. 6 -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Age-friendly park project paves the way for inclusive public spaces As the need for age-friendly design in urban communities becomes ever more critical, an award winning University of South Australia research project is reshaping the design of urban green spaces, ensuring parks are more inclusive and welcoming for older residents. Led by Dr Zinan Chen, Transforming to an Age-Friendly Wor more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Nov. 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Casual teachers left behind: new study calls for better induction and support in schools With global teacher shortages at an all-time high, retaining and recruiting teachers to the education sector is critical. Yet with fragmented support and inconsistent induction processes, nearly a fifth of early career teachers choose to leave within five years. Education experts at the Univ more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Nov. 7 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * URI, Gilbane reach financial close on partnership to build and operate new on-campus student housing The University of Rhode Island and Gilbane today announced they have reached the financial close of a major new public-private partnership that represents the first step in URI's comprehensive plan to modernize on-campus housing at the University's Kingston Campus. Gilbane--URI's selected developm more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Wisconsin Voter: "Thank God Derrick's Looking Out for Those Billionaires!" * Wisconsin voters are noticing Derrick Van Orden's agenda: billionaires first, Wisconsinites last. In a new letter to the editor, one of Van Orden's constituents is exposing his cruel Wisconsin-last agenda. The River Falls voter notes that Van Orden is sitting idly by while Wisconsin families suffer, and i more PR