AALTO, Finland, Nov. 10 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Creative Leap: Turning Creativity into a Measurable Competitive Advantage Creativity is often viewed as an individual skill or an artistic trait, but the Creative Leap: co-research project proves that it is also a measurable and manageable competitive advantage for organisations. Over two years, this multidisciplinary research has explored how creativity can be identified, developed, measured and managed, and more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- University of Adelaide Thriving Families SA and BetterStart co-leaders Associate Professor Rhiannon Pilkington and Professor John Lynch, along with the University of South Australia Professor Sally Brinkman, will lead a five-year research project to study the implementation and impacts of the South Australian government's expanded Preschool Plus program. This research will investigate the benefits of the program for children, parents, and providers. Preschool Plus, part o more PR

BRISTOL, England, Nov. 10 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Brazilian-born biodiversity expert joins team of Bristol researchers at COP30 to champion action to combat climate change A team of University of Bristol experts are poised to join the 30th United Nations Conference of the Parties, better known as COP30, which starts this week in Brazil and will push forward global climate solutions. The annual two-week summit, to be held in Belem, in the heart of more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Nov. 10 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Fifty UQ researchers awarded $36m from ARC Linkage, Discovery grants University of Queensland researchers have secured more than $36 million from the Australian Research Council (ARC) to collaborate with industry to solve national challenges in science, technology, humanities and social science. Six experts received $4.3 million through the Round 1 ARC Linkage Project schemes, while a further 44 UQ more PR

HONG KONG, Nov. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Scholars Uncover Optimal "Dose" of Urban Greenness for Mental Health Benefits "Moderation is Best" Rather Than "The Greener, the Better" * As cities around the world grapple with escalating mental health challenges, researchers from The University of Hong Kong (HKU) have pinpointed the ideal levels of urban greenness that maximise psychological well-being. Published in Nature Cities, HKU' more PR

NEW DELHI, India, Nov. 10 -- The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi issued the following news: * * * Delhi Organises Open House; Showcases Cutting-Edge Research and Innovative Projects to Students, Industry, and Funding Agencies The 18th edition of the Open House, a flagship initiative by IIT Delhi wherein it showcases cutting-edge research done by its students and faculty to the funding agencies, industry, and school and college students, was organized on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Aroun more PR

TRIESTE, Italy, Nov. 10 (TNSjou) -- The International School for Advanced Studies (Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati) issued the following news: * * * Within a Second After the Big Bang: The Birth of the First Black Holes, Boson Stars, and Cannibal Stars The research has been published in Physical Review D * Before atomic elements came together, less than a second after the Big Bang, if particles condensed into halos of matter, these halos may then have collapsed, creating  more PR

LANCASTER, England, Nov. 10 (TNSjou) -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Human impact on Amazon forests is transforming its ecological functions and evolutionary history A new study reveals that the impact humans are having on the Amazon rainforest is so profound it is even changing the evolutionary history and functionality of the forests. As the world gathers at COP30 to discuss climate in the world's largest rainforest, the focus is often on the carbon that these fore more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, Nov. 10 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Liverpool scientist contributes to UNESCO report warning of unprecedented glacier loss The University of Liverpool has contributed to a major new international publication, coordinated by the UK National Commission for UNESCO, which reveals how British-led research is helping the world understand, and respond to, one of the most visible frontlines of climate change. The launch of the publicati more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Nov. 10 (TNSrpt) -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Sand mining reducing the flow of Southeast Asia's largest lake, new report warns A new study led by Loughborough University, and published in Nature Sustainability , has highlighted how sand mining is endangering the normal functioning of the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. The Tonle Sap Lake (TSL) in Cambodia is one of the most ecologically diverse lake ecosystems globally, more PR

PERTH, Australia, Nov. 10 -- Murdoch University issued the following news: * * * Neuroscientist from Murdoch University wins 2025 Aspire Award Dr Gurfinkel is one of 10 researchers who were recognised as one of Western Australia's brightest minds for his research in the neuroscience field. In addition, Dr Jessica Cale and Dr Jun Yuan, from the Murdoch University affiliated Perron Institute, received the Early Mid Career Researcher Aspire Award from Business Events Perth. Dr Gurfinkel said th more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Nov. 10 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Newcastle scientists contribute to UNESCO glacier loss report Scientists from Newcastle University have contributed to a major new international report highlighting accelerating decline of glaciers and ice sheets and the consequences for people and the planet. Glaciers and Ice Sheets in a Warming World: Impacts and Outcomes forms the UK's scientific contribution to the United Nations International  more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Nov. 10 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Newcastle to have key research role for UN academic impact initiative Newcastle University has been announced as the new Vice-Chair for Research for one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals Hubs by the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) initiative. Focused on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2: Zero Hunger, the University will play an essential role in leading research initiatives for th more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Nov. 10 (TNSjou) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Sand mining reducing the flow of Southeast Asia's largest lake A new study co-led by Newcastle University highlights how sand mining is endangering the normal functioning of the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. The Tonle Sap Lake (TSL) in Cambodia is one of the most ecologically diverse lake ecosystems globally, and is the fourth most productive in terms of fish productivity. Si more PR

HONG KONG, Nov. 10 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU and Cheoy Lee Shipyards forge strategic partnership to advance alternative-powered vessel technology The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Cheoy Lee Shipyards have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote research and innovation in artificial intelligence robotics, alternative-powered vessels and green materials. This collaboration aims to drive br more PR

HONG KONG, Nov. 10 (TNSjou) -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU research drives commercialisation of energy-efficient solar cell technology towards 40% efficiency milestone Third-generation solar cell technology is advancing rapidly. An engineering research team at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has achieved a breakthrough in the field of perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells (TSCs), focusing on addressing challenges that includ more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Nov. 10 -- Keele University issued the following news: * * * Research by Keele PhD student plays key role in local slavery exhibition The research of a Keele University postgraduate student has formed a central part of a new exhibition exploring Staffordshire's link to slavery. Hannah Smith, who recently submitted her PhD thesis entitled Staffordshire and Enslavement: a county's connections to a colonial past, contributed her work toStaffordshire History Centre in St more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Nov. 10 (TNSjou) -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Study shows additional benefits of semaglutide and tirzepatide Obesity drugs improve heart health * Injectable weight-loss drugs can reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular events for people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and Harvard Medical School have demonstrated this in using insurance claims data. They found that semaglutide and tirze more PR

LONDON, England, Nov. 11 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * UCL celebrates launch of Korea innovation partnership at UK Embassy in Seoul The Global Industrial Technology Cooperation Centre (GITCC), a pioneering initiative designed to strengthen UK-Korea industrial research led by UCL, was officially launched at the British Embassy in Seoul. Held at the British Ambassador's Residence, the event brought together senior UCL academics, Korean scientists, industry l more PR

MACAU, China, Nov. 10 -- The University of Macau issued the following news: * * * UM professor elected fellow of Institution of Engineering and Technology Lam Chi Seng, professor in the Institute of Microelectronics, the State Key Laboratory of Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI, and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the Faculty of Science and Technology at the University of Macau (UM), has been elected a fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). This is  more PR

LONDON, England, Nov. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Commercial weather sensors can help identify city hotspots Neighbourhoods close to green parks and bodies of water are cooler throughout the year, finds a new UCL study focusing on the east of London, which also showed that low-cost weather sensors could provide usable research data in areas lacking climate data. The research, published in Meteorological Applications, showed that east London n more PR

LONDON, England, Nov. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * New drug offers unprecedented round-the-clock control for high blood pressure A new treatment for high blood pressure can provide continuous, round-the-clock blood pressure control for people whose condition is hard to treat, according to a global study led by a UCL professor. The treatment, baxdrostat, works by reducing levels of aldosterone, a hormone that can drive high blood pressure in so more PR

LONDON, England, Nov. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Normal but high blood pressure in your 30s could increase heart attack risk People in their thirties may risk a heart attack or stroke in later life even when they have 'normal' blood pressure, if it's too high or steeply rising, according to a new study led by UCL researchers. The study, funded by the British Heart Foundation and published in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging, f more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Nov. 10 -- Research led by the University of Adelaide, Australia, into the importance of peer-to-peer support for vulnerable families has been brought to life in an exhibition at the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre at the University of South Australia, Adelaide. The display celebrates the role of social connection and agency in building stronger communities. The mixed-media exhibition, titled Gestures of Care, invites audiences to engage with powerful stories of families more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (TNSjou) -- A study by academics from the University of Adelaide, Australia, found that agricultural interventions designed to improve food security in fragile or conflict-affected situations may indirectly benefit groups not targeted by the programs. The scholars asserted that agriculture is often considered a key way to enhance access to food, alleviate poverty and create livelihoods and stability for those affected by conflict around the world. The research (https://doi.o more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Adelaide, Australia, led a study suggesting a shift in how food deserts are identified, indicating that the proximity of grocery stores is not the primary factor driving nutritionally deficient diets. Instead, the research found that financial and social inequality appear to be the key causes. The study's leaders found that nutritional disadvantage is concentrated in low-income and minority communities, even in urban locations with nearby stores more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Nov. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news: * * * Mothers think they will return to work quickly after maternity leave - but the reality is different Most expectant mothers have a clear idea of when they will return to work, how maternity leave will be divided, and how their careers will continue. But according to new research from the University of Copenhagen, expectations do not always match reality. * A new study based on a survey of  more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Nov. 10 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following Q&A with doctoral researcher Fangfang Li: * * * Doctoral defence of Fangfang Li, MSc, 21.11.2025: Fabrication of dielectric grating mirrors for lasers The doctoral dissertation in the field of Physics will be examined at the Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, Joensuu campus. * What is the topic of your doctoral research? Why is it important to study the topic? My doctoral research focuses on the fa more PR

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, Nov. 10 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * Decentralization of youth care Policy choices and their consequences for young people * Since the decentralization of youth care in 2015, municipalities have been responsible for organizing and funding youth care. The aim was to bring care closer to children and families and to tailor it more closely to local needs. In practice, however, implementation varies considerably between municipaliti more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, Nov. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children, finds an in-depth evidence review published by The BMJ today (10 November 2025), in direct response to recent announcements around the safety of using paracetamo more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Nov. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * New study gives people with eczema freedom to choose how often to bathe A major study has found that people with eczema are able to bathe either daily or weekly, without any impact to their symptoms. The findings of the new study, which are published in the British Journal of Dermatology, are great news for people living with eczema, as it will mean they will have the freedom to cho more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Nov. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Study shows people have misconceptions about the environmental impact of everyday food A new study has given new insights into people's understanding of the environmental impact of the food they eat and shown that they often misperceive it, supporting the need for environmental impact labelling. Scientists from the University of Nottingham's School of Psychology conducted a food cat more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Nov. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Ancient fossil named after legendary researcher The name of a new species of fossil billfish honours a world-leading palaeontologist who inspired generations of young researchers. Zealandorhynchus fordycei is named after the late Emeritus Professor Ewan Fordyce, a renowned vertebrate palaeontologist who had a 40-year career at the University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka Department of more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, Nov. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Ultimate precision in measuring multiple light parameters with new quantum sensing approach Development could lead to technological advancements - from biological diagnostics to gravitational wave detection * New research proposes a quantum sensing technique that, for the first time, can simultaneously examine multiple parameters of an optical network. * For the task, researchers from the  more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Nov. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * A better way to assess cardiovascular health Lower body mass index (BMI), blood pressure and cholesterol were not always the most important factors when considering a person's overall risk of dying, University of Queensland research has concluded. Key points * The accuracy of a cardiovascular assessment tool could more accurately predict the risk of dying by rescoring key metrics. * The s more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Nov. 10 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Finding efficiencies in creating jet fuel from plant waste A research hub at The University of Queensland is taking a unique approach to converting plant waste into carbon-based compounds like jet fuel. Director of the ARC Research Hub for Engineering Plants to Replace Fossil Carbon , Associate Professor Karine Chenu , said the team would focus on creating better inputs for processing "Most of the  more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Nov. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Best foot forward - chemo care should include podiatry Irreversible nerve damage to the lower limbs is a common side effect of chemotherapy, yet up to 50% of patients are missing out on vital care that could significantly ease their symptoms, according to new research from the University of South Australia. In the first study of its kind, UniSA researchers assessed the use of p more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Nov. 11 -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * Scientists create tiny versions of gut, liver and fat tissue to find treatments for disease affecting one in five Scientists are building a tiny, connected model of the gut, liver and fat tissues to unearth new treatments for a disease affecting one in five people in the UK. It is part of a new multimillion-pound project co-led by an expert in metabolic disease from the University of Southampton.  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. 10 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Species identification key to understanding South Australia's harmful algal bloom In a significant step towards dealing with the persistent harmful algal bloom affecting the South Australian coast, researchers have identified the species chiefly responsible for mass deaths of marine animals and potential human health impacts during the past seven months. In results presented to the 21st Interna more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Nov. 10 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Academic research into espionage and spies: what is true? What happens if a researcher tries to get into a world which is built upon covers and confidentiality? Where people live double lives, have secrets, raise smokescreens and where documents also do not always turn out to be reliable? At Utrecht University, research is being done into espionage. Historian Dr. Eleni Braat's work focuses on the dilemm more PR