TRIESTE, Italy, Nov. 18 -- The International School for Advanced Studies (Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati) issued the following news: * * * "The Unwetlands": SISSA and FACTA win a grant from the Journalism Science Alliance to investigate the loss of Italy's wetlands The project will combine satellite imagery, machine learning and field reporting to document the scale, causes and consequences of this environmental decline. SISSA and the independent media outlet FACTA have b more PR

AALTO, Finland, Nov. 18 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Babak Presents Sustainable E-Textiles Innovation at International Conference in France Babak Abdi, a PhD scholar from Aalto University, presented his latest research at E-Textiles 2025, the 7th International Conference on the Challenges, Opportunities, Innovations and Applications in Electronic Textiles. The conference was held from 12-14 November at ENSAIT - University of Lille in Roubaix, France, bringing t more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Nov. 18 -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news: * * * Accolades galore for Wits scientists and scholars Prestigious research societies and eminent associations bestow medals, awards and prizes for excellence. * Research powerhouses including the Academy of Science of South Africa, the Royal Society of South Africa, and Clarivate, a British American publicly traded analytics company, all named Wits scientists amongst their awardees in 202 more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Nov. 19 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * ACU researchers lead intensive AIS camp to unlock secret weapon for the Aussie Stingers water polo team The Aussie Stingers are shaping up to be our strongest women's water polo team yet ahead of the LA Olympics thanks to a world first research project led by ACU's Professor Louise Burke and Dr Alannah McKay. The stingers hit the water for a two-week intensive camp at the Australian Institute  more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * AI tool creates 'digital twins' of patients to predict their future health A new artificial intelligence tool that can create virtual representations of patients and predict individual health trajectories has been hailed a potential gamechanger for the clinical trial sector. Researchers from the University of Melbourne used three datasets containing thousands of electronic patient health re more PR

CANBERRA, Australia, Nov. 19 (TNSjou) -- The Australian National University issued the following news release: * * * New study charts smarter path to 24/7 renewable power for heavy industry Heavy industries can achieve 24/7 renewable power through the smart use of solar and battery storage, according to a new study from The Australian National University (ANU) and the Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC). The research shows that Australia's most energy more PR

BRISTOL, England, Nov. 18 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Bristol researcher awarded over 850,000 pounds to develop new treatments for autoimmune diseases A University of Bristol project aiming to develop next-generation therapeutics for autoimmune diseases has received over pound sterling850,000 in new funding through the beLAB1407 BRIDGE partnership, supported by Evotec and its global pharmaceutical collaborators. The project is led by Dr Thom Sharp, A more PR

DARWIN, Australia, Nov. 19 -- Charles Darwin University issued the following news: * * * Moo-ving the boundaries: New research evaluates virtual fences for use on NT cattle stations Cattle producers in Northern Australia face unique challenges when adapting tools like virtual fences on their properties, but new research from Charles Darwin University (CDU) is set to break down the barriers to this technology. Virtual fences remotely map and control livestock such as cows by fitting the anima more PR

PERTH, Australia, Nov. 18 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * New Curtin-invented eye treatment seeks to prevent child blindness A Curtin University researcher will create a revolutionary new eye gel therapy that seeks to stop children from going blind from inherited retinal diseases. Dr Susbin Wagle from Curtin Medical School has been awarded $429,000 in total for the project after winning a prestigious 2025 Early-Career Child Health Researcher Fellowship, a co-fun more PR

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Nov. 18 -- Dalhousie University issued the following news release: * * * Media opportunity: Unique national study to examine social, biological factors of people with multiple sclerosis in Canada A team of researchers is launching a national study to better understand how biological and social factors can influence health outcomes for Canadians living with multiple sclerosis (MS), which affects more than 90,000 people in the country, making it one of the highest rates in more PR

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, Nov. 18 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * A microdrop of sweat replaces the needle DXcrete develops wearable patch as an alternative to blood sampling * The medical innovation of cum laude PhD graduate Emma Moonen could largely replace the need for blood draws, enabling continuous monitoring of kidney patients. Every day, millions of kidney patients around the world undergo blood tests or provide urine samples. Startup DXcret more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Nov. 18 -- Flinders University issued the following news: * * * Flinders partners with Blueforge Alliance on maritime defence research and education Blueforge Alliance Australia (BFAA) and Flinders University have formalised a milestone agreement to collaborate on maritime research and education programs in support of AUKUS, the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. The Memorandum of Understanding opens partnersh more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, Nov. 19 (TNSjou) -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Significant interest in vegan pet diets revealed by largest surveys to date Two pioneering studies published in the journal Animals have explored how dog and cat guardians perceive more sustainable pet food options. Co-led by Griffith University Adjunct Professor Andrew Knight, the research sheds new light on the potential for alternative proteins and plant-based diets in the companion animal se more PR

NEW DELHI, India, Nov. 18 -- The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi issued the following news: * * * IIT Delhi and ERLDC Collaborate to Develop AI-Enabled Smart Device for Demand Side Energy Management The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has partnered with the Eastern Regional Load Dispatch Centre (ERLDC), under Grid Controller of India Limited (Grid-India), for the design and development of a Smart Device with built-in Real Time-of-Use Tariff-based Demand Side Management C more PR

NEW DELHI, India, Nov. 18 -- The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi issued the following news: * * * IIT Delhi's First-Year B.Tech. Students Showcase Their Skills to Tackle Real-World Problems First-year B.Tech. students at IIT Delhi celebrated a special day on November 15, 2025, when they showcased their innovative skills through the creation of approximately 140 research-based prototypes. Around 700 UG students, who successfully completed the 'MEP1001: Manufacturing for Product Innovatio more PR

LONDON, England, Nov. 18 (TNSjou) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * GSK and Fleming Initiative scientists unite to target AMR with advanced AI By Ryan O'Hare pound sterling45m in GSK funding has been allocated to new research programmes combining expertise and using cutting edge AI technology to accelerate AMR research. GSK and the Fleming Initiative today announced six major new research programmes, called 'Grand Challenges' which harness some of the best scientif more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Nov. 19 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * JCU uses AI to revolutionise mammal monitoring New research from James Cook University (JCU) combining artificial intelligence with acoustic monitoring to track mammal populations across eastern Australia is a game-changing step for animal conservation. The study, recently published in Methods in Ecology and Evolution, used artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse over 300,000 hours of vocal recor more PR

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 18 -- Khalifa University issued the following news: * * * Khalifa University-Led Review Highlights Perovskite's 'Fatal Flaw' and Unlock Commercial Potential Lead halide perovskites are among some of the most promising materials in modern science. They are expected to revolutionize next-generation electronics, leading to ultra-high-efficiency solar cells, brilliant LEDs, and super-sensitive cameras. But this 'wonder material' has a fatal flaw that is holdi more PR

LANCASTER, England, Nov. 18 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Lancaster University to create 2 million pounds nuclear facility control room simulator Lancaster University will strengthen its support for the UK's clean energy goals and help enhance the country's future nuclear safety and security with the creation of a new nuclear facility control room simulator. Funded through a pound sterling2 million grant as part of an pound sterling88.5 million capital investment b more PR

LANCASTER, England, Nov. 18 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Global showcase for Lancaster's quantum technology and innovation Lancaster University has highlighted its innovation in quantum science and technology with three stands at the UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase in London. These included the university spinouts Quinas Technology and Photarix plus Quantum Innovation Lancaster, a cross-disciplinary platform designed to accelerate the translation of quan more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Nov. 18 (TNSjou) -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Scientists create artificial neuron that can mimic different parts of the brain - a major step towards human-like robotics * Scientists have built a single artificial neuron that mimics activity across different brain regions * New Nature Communications study shows how the 'transneuron' switches between roles linked to vision, planning, and movement * The device not only imitates neur more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, Nov. 18 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * McMaster and Woodland Cultural Centre work together to uncover clues about ancient Indigenous diets The year-long project is finding new stories in the Centre's archaeological collection. By Caelan Beard In the collections repository of the Woodland Cultural Centre, you'll find an archaeological trove with tens of thousands of artifacts - from large fragments of pottery to ancient kernels of corn. You could more PR

BRISTOL, England, Nov. 18 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Medical Research Council Millennium Medal awarded to preeminent British health scientist from Bristol One of the most influential figures in modern epidemiology, Professor George Davey Smith from the University of Bristol, has been awarded the UKRI Medical Research Council's prestigious personal award for his exceptional contributions to improving human health through world-class medical research.  more PR

PERTH, Australia, Nov. 18 (TNSjou) -- Murdoch University issued the following news: * * * Deep diving manta rays building 'mental maps' of the ocean New research led by Murdoch University has found oceanic manta rays may dive more than a kilometre deep to orientate themselves and build "mental maps" of the ocean. The study, which was published in Frontiers in Marine Science, tracked 24 oceanic manta rays in Indonesia, Peru and New Zealand, between 2012 and 2022. An international team of res more PR

AALTO, Finland, Nov. 18 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * The Nessling Foundation grants funding to speed up the sustainability transformation - Aalto researchers get grants Researchers Mari Keski-Korsu and Elina Maattanen from the School of Arts, Design and Architecture and Academy Research Fellow Johanna Ahola-Launonen from the School of Business received funding for their research projects. Keski-Korsu received 80,650 euro funding for her postdoctoral research  more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Nov. 18 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * One new Academy Project and two new Academy Research Fellows at the University of Eastern Finland Professor Sonja Kosunen leads an Academy Project in early childhood education and care, and Arjen Gerbraad and Maria Skalska-Tuomi were awarded Academy Research Fellow funding. * The Research Council of Finland has granted Academy Project funding to the WISEG project led by Professor of Education Sonj more PR

BRISTOL, England, Nov. 18 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Over 20 University of Bristol academics named on Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list Twenty-four University of Bristol academics have been named on the 2025 Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers list. The annual list acknowledges the most influential researchers in the world, who have published multiple papers frequently cited by their peers during the last decade. The full list of names has been tak more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Nov. 19 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * QUT sustainability research innovation recognised in national snapshot QUT has been highlighted as one of the top Australian universities supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a national snapshot of leading research. The Australian's annual magazine Research has listed QUT as among the top five Australian universities supporting the SDGs of: affordable and  more PR

CRANFIELD, England, Nov. 18 -- Cranfield University issued the following news release: * * * New radar tower goes up at Cranfield A new radar facility has been constructed at Cranfield, extending Cranfield Airport's capabilities in supporting commercial operations and research projects. The radar will be operational in 2026, and will improve the Airport's capacity to map airspace, actively detecting aircraft rather than relying on them to transmit information. It is the first on-site radar to more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Nov. 18 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * The use of AI in lectures and exercises Using AI tools to shape the future of higher education teaching * AI-supported teaching methods are becoming increasingly common in lectures and tutorials. During the visit by Bavarian Minister of Science Markus Blume to the Technical University of Munich (TUM), the focus was on various tools developed at Bavarian universities. In addition, the initial resu more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. 19 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Two UNSW academics pick up NSW Premier's Prizes for Science and Engineering By Stefanie Menezes World-leading dementia researcher Professor Kaarin Anstey, and a rising star of nanorobotics, Dr Felix Rizzuto, have been recognised among the state's highest achievers. Two UNSW Sydney scientists whose work is reshaping dementia prevention and next-generation nanotechnology have been recognised in th more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Nov. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Researchers explored and reversed human rejection of transplanted pig kidney Targeting immune responses may save future organ transplants, according to an international study involving the University of Eastern Finland. The results were published in the prestigious Nature journal. Researchers scrutinised the immune mechanisms behind the rejection of a pig kidney transplanted into a human.  more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Nov. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Study reveals new origins and biomarkers in chronic lymphocytic leukemia Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland and their international collaborators have identified key developmental and molecular differences between the two main subtypes of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, CLL. The findings, published in PLOS ONE, show that mutated and unmutated forms of CLL may originate from dist more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, Nov. 18 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Clear-cutting and rotation forest management may pose a risk to soil carbon reservoirs According to a study carried out by the University of Helsinki, the University of Eastern Finland and Natural Resources Institute Finland, continuous-cover forestry disturbs the formation of carbon reservoirs in the soil less than conventional rotation forest management. Even though most of the forests in the  more PR

HONG KONG, Nov. 18 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * Bridging Knowledge and Action: 2025 Sustainability Forum Advances Global Discussion on AI and Climate Solutions The HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute (the Institute), established by HKU Business School and funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust (the Trust), hosted the 2025 Sustainability Forum at the University of Hong Kong on 14 November 2025. Focusing on  more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, Nov. 18 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * University unveils plans to establish UK's flagship AI-driven materials discovery centre The University of Liverpool has unveiled an ambitious plan to position the Liverpool City Region and the UK as a global leader in AI-driven materials research, development, and innovation. Announced at the University's annual Vice-Chancellor's Conference, the new pound sterling100 million AI Materials Hub  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. 18 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Australia must hone its green-metals edge, or risk losing it, says expert By Elva Darnell Australia can't afford to miss its green metals opportunity, says a UNSW expert speaking at COP30 in Brazil. Australia has an early advantage in the race for green metals - but the nation's real opportunity lies not in what it digs up, says UNSW's Dr Rahman Daiyan, but in what it can transform. Speaking at more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. 19 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * A decade of recognition: 2025 Australian Mental Health Prize winners announced Four advocates have been recognised for their leadership in revolutionising mental health care. The Australian Mental Health Prize winners were announced today at UNSW Sydney, marking the 10th anniversary of the awards that honour the advocates, clinicians, researchers, peer workers and community leaders who have chang more PR

REGINA, Saskatchewan, Nov. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Regina issued the following news release: * * * University of Regina researcher helps uncover link between damaged brain cells and Parkinson's disease A discovery led in part by University of Regina biochemist Dr. Mohan Babu is helping scientists better understand what goes wrong inside the brain cells of people living with Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's affects more than 110,000 Canadians, causing tremors, stiffness, slow movemen more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Nov. 18 -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Screens that do good: how digital tools can help kids and teens stay healthy Mobile phones and endless screen time are the bane of parents the world over. But while technology is often blamed for poor health in children and teenagers, new University of South Australia research suggests that the same devices could also be part of the solution. In the largest global analysis of its kind,  more PR

GUILFORD, England, Nov. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Advanced ion-beam analysis reveals age variations in disputed Jordan codices Scientists have delivered the most detailed assessment yet of a set of disputed lead books known as the Jordan codices. With debate centred on whether they could date back to the early Christian period, a study led by the University of Surrey's Ion Beam Centre has now shed new light on their origin. The study, p more PR

COVENTRY, England, Nov. 18 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Warwick drives solutions to Europe's skills shortage From "silent quitting" to acute labour shortages, the gap between the skills present in the workforce and demand for those skills has rarely been so fragile. At the same time, workers - especially those in vulnerable roles - are experiencing growing insecurity driven by automation, precarious jobs, and rising living costs. This week, researcher more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Nov. 18 -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news: * * * New video series explores what innovation really means in a university Produced by the Wits Innovation Centre, the series explores what innovation looks like beyond the boundaries and expectations imposed on this important concept. Entitled 'Innovation Without Boundaries', the series features the WIC's Acting Angela and David Fine Chair of Innovation, Professor Christo Doherty, in conv more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, Nov. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Student mental health support: What role should teachers play? Study highlights need for clearer guidance, resources and training as schools step up to meet growing mental health demands * Teachers play a central role in students' lives, guiding their academic development and shaping the classroom environment. As mental health issues among children and adolescents continue to ris more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Nov. 18 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * UPEI economic impact report: University boosts provincial GDP by over $228M The University of Prince Edward Island has released "A Catalyst for the Island's Economic Transformation - Economic Impact Report", demonstrating how the provincial institution plays a strategic role for the Island's economy by turning out trained graduates, supporting research and d more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Nov. 18 (TNSjou) -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * The future of our rivers: how climate change will drive a decrease in oxygen Scientists have long warned that rising temperatures could reduce the amount of oxygen that water can hold. Until now, estimates of how this process will unfold have been limited to local studies. For the first time, this issue was tackled on a global scale, by PhD candidate Duncan Graham as part of the NWO Vidi project  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. 18 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * UTS:ACRI/BIDA Poll 2025 By Elena Collinson and Paul F. Burke The UTS:ACRI/BIDA Poll 2025 offers the latest insights into how Australians understand and evaluate the evolving relationship with China. Entering its fifth year, the survey continues to track shifts in public sentiment across security, economic, political and social dimensions, revealing a more settled but still cautious n more PR

LONDON, Canada, Nov. 18 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * International team uses AI to discover new drugs for fighting cancer and infectious disease New federal funding will advance understanding of problematic enzyme and potential patient care By Jeff Renaud, A Western-led interdisciplinary research team is using artificial intelligence (AI) to target a potentially harmful enzyme found in the human body that, if left untreated, can cause cancer and infectious disease. more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, Nov. 18 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * Windsor builds Canada's first 3D-printed student residence By Sara Meikle A new kind of student housing is taking shape at the University of Windsor--one layer at a time. The University has officially begun 3D printing Canada's first multi-storey, net-zero student residence, marking a major leap forward in sustainable construction and housing innovation. Located at 1025 California Ave., the project is a n more PR