AALTO, Finland, Dec. 1 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Finland's Foresail-1p science satellite successfully launched into space The Finnish science satellite Foresail-1p was successfully launched into space after 8 PM Finnish time on Friday 28 November 2025, aboard the Transporter-15 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Designed and built entirely in Finland, the Foresail-1p satellite is a national collaboration led by the Finnish Centre of Excel more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Australians are drinking plastic particles in their tea, UQ research finds Key points * Boiling water in plastic kettles leaches nano and microplastic particles into the liquid. * Highest levels of plastic were detected in the first few boils, though particles were still detected after 150 uses. * Researchers call for manufacturers, policymakers and regulators to inform consumers with safe more PR

LONDON, England, Nov. 27 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * "A socialist budget": Experts respond to the Autumn Budget 2025 By Eve Lacroix, Senior Communications Officer Forty minutes before the Autumn Budget was announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the House of Commons, the watchdog Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) published its analysis of her tax and spending plans, leaking full details of the Budget on its website. Shadow Chancellor Mel  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Dec. 2 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * Cramped, risky and awe-inspiring: U of T researcher explores the psychological impact of life in space The project, supported by the Canadian Space Agency, looks at how astronauts aboard the International Space Station cope with stress and process other emotions By Kate Martin Living and working on the International Space Station is cramped, challenging and filled with risk. It's also pretty awe-inspirin more PR

PERTH, Australia, Dec. 2 (TNSjou) -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * National study finds where you live influences your body weight A Curtin University-led study has found that where Australians live has a measurable influence on their body weight, with local food environments and neighbourhood design playing a big part in shaping health outcomes. The research tracked the same Australians across 14 years and discovered that people who move to a new area gradually  more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Dec. 1 (TNSrep) -- Flinders University issued the following news: * * * SA and NT voice optimism for the future and their wicked problems The Wicked Problems Pulse Check asked people to identify evolving priorities in the community and measure satisfaction with their state or territories current and future direction. * Following on from the inaugural Wicked Problems Report earlier this year, Flinders University has checked in on South Australians and Northern Territ more PR

HOKKAIDO, Japan, Dec. 1 (TNSjou) -- Hokkaido University issued the following news release: * * * This moss survived 9 months directly exposed to the elements of space Researchers sent moss spores into outer space, and after nine months they returned to Earth ready to grow. * Mosses thrive in the most extreme environments on Earth, from the peaks of the Himalayas to the sands of Death Valley, the Antarctic tundra to the lava fields of active volcanoes. Inspired by moss's resilience, research more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Dec. 2 (TNSjou) -- York University issued the following news release: * * * Priming for planned sex increases desire, frequency in parents with young children, York study finds By Emina Gamulin Between the lack of sleep and free time, physical, hormonal and relationship changes, and juggling work and other life commitments, many couples find their sex lives take a hit in the transition to parenthood. Continuing through the early years of child rearing, this can have a negat more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 2 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Designing emotionally safe digital spaces for older Australians QUT researchers are helping to reimagine how older Australians connect online, with new research highlighting the importance of emotional safety, trust, and trauma-informed facilitation in digital communities. * QUT research highlights the importance of emotional safety and trauma-informed facilitation in online communities fo more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 2 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * National Industry PhD projects success QUT researchers have been successful in securing six National Industry PhD Program awards. They are: Associate Professor Brett Williams, Dr Julia Bally and PhD candidate Jordan Gemmell from QUT's School of Biology and Environmental Science, with partner Invertigro for the project Manipulation of Stress Response Pathways to Enhance Crop Yield. Profes more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 1 (TNSrpt) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Young Australians speak out on social media age legislation Young Australians are calling for their voices to be heard with the federal government's social media minimum age legislation set to come into effect on December 10. A new report published today, Young Australians' perspectives on the social media minimum age legislation, analyses the perspectives of 86 people aged 12 to  more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 2 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * QUT marks 50 years of nutrition and dietetics education QUT is marking 50 years of nutrition and dietetics education, reflecting on changes in food supply, eating habits, the impact of climate change, the rise of influencers and sources of nutrition information over five decades. The milestone is being acknowledged by celebrating the past and considering future directions, looking back to  more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 1 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Shining new light on future materials: QUT to establish cutting-edge photochemical mass spectrometer A new national research facility dedicated to analysing light-responsive molecules and advanced polymer materials will be established at QUT, following a major investment through the Australian Research Council's (ARC) Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) scheme. The $1.3 more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, Dec. 2 -- St. Francis Xavier University issued the following news: * * * StFX FluxLab leading methane monitoring training for Northwest Territories researchers A better understanding of northern landscapes and a changing climate was the goal of interactive training that happened at StFX Nov. 17-21 as the university's FluxLab led by Dr. Dave Risk hosted members of the Aurora Research Institute (ARI) for methane detection and measurement training. Dr. Garfield Giff, ma more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Dec. 1 (TNSjou) -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Central Car Server (CeCaS) for highly automated vehicles Software architecture for future cars * To make autonomous vehicles as safe, affordable and competitive as possible, researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have teamed up with partners from the automotive industry to develop a centralized architecture for the software-controlled vehicle of the future. The software i more PR

LONDON, England, Nov. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * A simple neck scan could detect men at high risk of heart failure A simple neck scan can identify men with double the risk of heart failure, according to a new study led by UCL researchers and funded by the British Heart Foundation and the National Institute for Health and Care Research. A carotid ultrasound, like the ultrasound for pregnant women, is quick and painless, using a small handheld more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Dec. 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Clinical use of nitrous oxide could help treat depression, major study shows Largest analysis of global trial data shows clinical nitrous oxide as a promising rapid-acting treatment for depressive disorders * Patients with major depressive disorder, including those who have not responded to first-line antidepressants, may benefit from short-term nitrous oxide treatment, a major meta-analysi more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Dec. 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * New study to amplify voices of under-represented young people facing mental health challenges A new research initiative aims to understand mental health experiences of under-represented youth and explore how online arts and culture support wellbeing. * A major new research initiative has been launched in England to better understand the mental health experiences of under-represented young p more PR

BRISTOL, England, Dec. 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Avoidable cancellation of knee replacement operations costs NHS millions and increases waiting times Thousands of NHS knee replacement operations are cancelled at short notice every year, many for avoidable reasons, according to a new study published today [1 December]. This costs the NHS millions of pounds and increases waiting times for patients, many of whom are in severe pain. The stud more PR

BRISTOL, England, Dec. 1 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Report reveals potential of AI to help UK Higher Education sector assess its research more efficiently and fairly A new national report has shown for the first time how generative AI (GenAI) is already being used by some universities to assess the quality of their research - and it could be scaled up to help all higher education institutions (HEIs) save huge amounts of time and money. But  more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Dec. 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Arts-based methods helped Afghan refugee youth in Iran express their hopes and struggles Arts-based approaches effectively capture the complex and layered experiences of displaced young people, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Conducted among Afghan refugee youth living in Iran, the study participants were invited to draw and write about their life. Using an arts-bas more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Dec. 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * A molecule opens a breach in HIV, providing access to its reservoirs Discovered at the CRCHUM, a compound called CJF-III modifies the protein "shell" of the virus and allows for a better immune response to the virus. By Bruno Geoffroy An international team led by two Universite de Montreal researchers has unveiled how a molecule capable of opening the "shell" of HIV improves the elimination of i more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Dec. 2 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Ending AIDS is a global responsibility: 2025 David Cooper Lecture Ongoing action on HIV is needed to meet the World Health Organization's 2030 target to end AIDS as a public health threat. The world has the tools to end AIDS as a public health threat by the next decade, but the global community must come together to fill critical funding gaps. That's the view of Dr Beatriz Grinsztejn, President of more PR

CALLAGHAN, Australia, Dec. 1 -- The University of Newcastle issued the following news: * * * Exercise for students with disability boosts wellbeing beyond the classroom An innovative school exercise program targeting students living with a disability has shown short bursts of physical activity during the school day significantly improve health and learning outcomes. Youth living with disability are proven to be less physically active and more likely to have chronic health conditions than the more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, Dec. 1 -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * Alcohol-free drinks popular during pregnancy - but new research shows guidelines are lacking With Christmas party season upon us, research prompts call for improved guidelines and clarity on the safety and suitability of alcohol alternatives * New research shows 71% of women report consuming alcohol-free and/or low-alcohol drinks during pregnancy * As 6 in 10 say advice about these alternatives is lacki more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Money doesn't buy happiness if you need a second job to have it While being wealthier is often perceived as improving people's wellbeing and happiness, research from The University of Queensland has found that is not always the case. Dr Isaac Koomson from UQ's Centre for the Business and Economics of Health said people working more than 1 job - known as moonlighters - were less satisfied wit more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Scientists read the very venomous caterpillar's DNA The genome of a venomous caterpillar has been sequenced by University of Queensland researchers, revealing how its immune system has been weaponised to be used against predators, and molecules that have potential to treat human disease. Doratifera vulnerans, commonly known as the Mottled Cup Moth, is common to Queensland's south-east and is more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Dec. 1 -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Baby steps to ease chronic back pain Millions of people struggle with lower back pain worldwide. Now, surprising new research from the University of South Australia shows that relearning 'baby' movements such as crawling, rolling and squatting could help reduce discomfort and rebuild confidence in how people move. In a pilot study of people with chronic non-specific lower back pain, UniS more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Dec. 1 -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Improv theatre games give voice to kids who stutter Stuttering is a speech disorder that can trigger anxiety, social stigma and low confidence, but an Australian-first improv theatre program from the University of South Australia is helping kids with a stutter find their voice. Co-designed with young people who stutter, the free six-week program aims to build children's communicative con more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Nov. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * New Guineans and Aboriginal Australians descend from two groups of settlers who arrived 60,000 years ago The first settlement of New Guinea and Australia by modern humans took place some 60,000 years ago, according to new findings of a major research collaboration between the University of Southampton and the University of Huddersfield. The genetic research reveals two distinct groups of  more PR

GUILFORD, England, Dec. 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * 'Walking' water discovery on 2D material could lead to better anti-icing coatings and energy materials A surprising discovery about how water behaves on one of the world's thinnest 2D materials could lead to major technological improvements, from better anti-icing coatings for aircraft and self-cleaning solar panels to next-generation lubricants and energy materials. In a study published  more PR

GUILFORD, England, Nov. 27 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Prevention alone will not save us from financial crashes, according to new study Trying to stop financial crises before they happen is not enough on its own, according to new research from the University of Surrey. The study shows that when governments and central banks only focus on preventing crises and neglect how they will respond after one hits, they risk making the economic damage wo more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Dec. 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Mapping the cosmos of innovation: AI model charts the age and trajectory of 23,000 technologies A new open-source dataset pinpoints exactly when innovations transition from the lab to the real world. A team of researchers has built one of the most detailed open maps of emerging technologies yet assembled, allowing governments, companies and investors in the United States and worldwide t more PR

COVENTRY, England, Dec. 1 -- The University of Warwick Business School issued the following news: * * * How sustainable is your chocolate Advent calendar? Author: Ghadafi Razak For many of us, advent calendars are an integral part of the build-up to Christmas. This daily ritual was invented by the Germans in the 1800s. And once confectionary firms began filling those calendars with chocolate in the 1950s, generations of children (and adults) were hooked. But for the farmers who make these more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Dec. 1 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Psychological principles applied in educational research Psychologist and associate professor Catharine Evers has a big heart for education. In addition to conducting research, she is a passionate teacher. 'Because of my academic mindset, I quickly began to wonder: how do students learn? How can I best convey the subject matter to them? And what educational principles underlie this?' This prompted Evers to more PR

LONDON, Canada, Dec. 2 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Bone and Joint Institute interdisciplinary team develops solution for chronic back pain New biomaterials and stem cell treatments could help repair spinal joints By Jann Paquette-Warren Using stem cells delivered by custom-designed biomaterials into intervertebral discs - the tissues that function as cushions between the bones of the spine - Western's Bone and Joint Institute is working on solutions to restore the more PR