MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 7 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * AI tool puts people first, two new NHMRC grants * Brian Oldenburg, Professor of Public Health and Implementation Science at La Trobe and the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, and Director of the Connected Health NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence in Digital Technology to Transform Chronic Diseases, will use AI tools to implement a support system to address the psychological and social challenges  more PR

KARACHI, Pakistan, Jan. 6 -- Aga Khan University issued the following news: * * * AKU Research Office Pakistan Achieves GFGP Gold Certification The Aga Khan University (AKU) Research Office in Pakistan has been awarded the Good Financial Grant Practice (GFGP) Gold Tier Certification, placing it among a select group of institutions worldwide recognised for excellence in financial governance, transparency, and grant management. This achievement comes shortly after AKU's Research Office in Keny more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Jan. 7 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * TAFE grant a boost for skilled aged care Greater compassion and safer, person-centred care for those who need it most is the focus of an Australian Catholic University initiative to build capacity for new aged care workers. ACU will receive a $239,864 TAFE applied research grant to deliver flexible, additional training for new workers in the aged care sector which already employs more than 450, more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, Jan. 7 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Global scholar bridging gaps to better cardiac patient outcomes * When Brazilian undergraduate student Gabrielle do Nascimento Queiroz arrived at Brock through the Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP), she stepped into her first-ever research role in a new country, language and academic culture. It was a leap she was ready to take. "Everything here is new for me. I am learning and applying at  more PR

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Jan. 6 (TNSjou) -- Dalhousie University issued the following news release: * * * Media release: Canadian researchers discover scorching cloud of gas between clusters of galaxies that is five times hotter than current models predict, highlighting gaps in our models of galaxy cluster formation An international team of astronomers led by Canadian researchers has found something the universe wasn't supposed to have: a galaxy cluster blazing with hot gas just 1.4 billion year more PR

LEICESTER, England, Jan. 6 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * DMU researchers gain international recognition for textile innovation Researchers at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) have been named among the best in the world for textile innovation. The Textile Engineering and Materials (TEAM) research group was named a finalist in last month's Innovate Textiles Awards 2025. TEAM, led by Professor Jinsong Shen the group earned its place on the international short more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Jan. 6 -- Flinders University issued the following news: * * * $6.8m boost drives innovative solutions for healthcare Research uncovering the gut-brain connection in bipolar disorder, advancing food sovereignty to strengthen First Peoples' wellbeing, pioneering tools that predict medicine safety, and developing new therapies for aggressive prostate cancer, have been awarded National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Ideas Grants. Four Flinders University re more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, Jan. 7 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Global study explores lung cancer risk among never-smokers * While avoiding cigarettes and tobacco can help prevent lung cancer, rising rates of diagnosis among those who've never smoked are raising questions about other risk factors for the disease. Professor Emeritus of Epidemiology Martin Tammemagi is closely monitoring the global trend as co-leader of the FALCONS study, an international network of rese more PR

HONG KONG, Jan. 6 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKUMed study confirms high cost-effectiveness of prostate cancer screening, advocating for city-wide implementation to reduce advanced cancer rates and mortality * A research team from the Department of Surgery and the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has demonstrated that prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening for men more PR

HOKKAIDO, Japan, Jan. 6 (TNSjou) -- Hokkaido University issued the following news release: * * * How Does a Shelled Amoeba Move? New research uncovers the mechanics behind the skillful movement of the shelled amoeba Arcella * An international team of researchers led by Hokkaido University has characterized the unique mechanics that enable Arcella, a shelled, single-celled amoeba, to move skillfully across different surfaces. Their findings, published in the Proceedings of the Japan Academy, more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, Jan. 7 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Lifestyle interventions in pregnancy proven to reduce gestational diabetes risk * Researchers at the University of Liverpool have led the largest study to date demonstrating the significant benefits of lifestyle interventions in reducing the risk of gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is a condition characterised by high blood sugar during pregnancy, posing serious risks to both mother more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, Jan. 7 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * NATO funds UOW research to protect drones against cyber attacks International collaboration to develop AI technologies to protect drone systems used in defence, disaster response and critical infrastructure * University of Wollongong (UOW) researchers have secured a prestigious North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) research grant to strengthen the security of intelligent multi-drone sy more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Jan. 6 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * Netflix didn't kill off TV, but copied its practices to succeed, say Salford researchers Streaming giants Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime haven't killed off traditional television as forewarned and are now repeating its old practices in its programming, researchers from the University of Salford have said. From live transmissions to linear scheduling to episode release cadences, the world's bi more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, Jan. 6 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * New device to prevent birth trauma reaches clinical phase * A new device designed to reduce traumatic labour has reached the clinical phase of its development. Thanks to PS1.5m funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), BirthGlide(r) will be used in Liverpool Women's Hospital later this year in a project led by Andrew Weeks, Professor of International Maternal He more PR

COVENTRY, England, Jan. 6 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * New study overturns long-held model of how plants coordinate immune responses * University of Warwick researchers discover rapid, jasmonate-driven, early immune response in plants using breakthrough live-imaging tool. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Here is a link to the video instead. Plants mobilise their immune defences far earlier than scientists have believed for decadesand thro more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Jan. 6 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Novel analysis shows promise for revealing early ovarian cancer signals * University of Manchester researchers have shown that analysis of fluid flushed through a fallopian tube holds promise for providing insights into molecular changes linked to early ovarian cancer development. The analysis - featured in the journal Clinical and translational medicine - revealed molecular signals that in more PR

MACAU, China, Jan. 6 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * Research by UM scholar on electricity consumption behaviour published in Nature Energy * Yang Yang, assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the State Key Laboratory of Internet of Things for Smart City at the University of Macau (UM), has conducted a study examining residential consumers' responses to negative electricity pricing and its potential impacts on power systems more PR

BATH, England, Jan. 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Bath issued the following news: * * * Scientists discover key to solving an 80-year-old chemistry puzzle Molecular 'reshuffle' could be a game-changer for fine chemical processes used in wide applications from drug manufacture to advanced materials. Scientists have discovered a new way of making specific versions of asymmetrical chemicals. * New research from the University of Bath and the University of St Andrews, published in Nature Che more PR

BATH, England, Jan. 6 -- The University of Bath issued the following news: * * * Struggling to talk to your child about weight? Research-backed films offer help On the day the junk food advertising ban comes into effect, health experts from Bath offer evidence-based guidance to help parents talk to kids about weight. The films share strategies to help parents navigate sensitive conversations without causing harm or distress. * Many parents struggle to talk to their children about weight. T more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Jan. 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * Meditation doesn't rest the brain, it reshapes it Meditation doesn't 'empty the mind', as some imagine. In fact, brain scans reveal that the meditating mind is not in a resting state at all, but is highly active - and that's good for you. By Beatrice St-Cyr-Leroux Contrary to popular belief, meditation isn't "thinking about nothing." In fact, a new international study on Buddhist monks shows tha more PR

CALLAGHAN, Australia, Jan. 7 -- The University of Newcastle issued the following news: * * * Innovative ideas awarded $3.8m in NHMRC research grants Three University of Newcastle research teams have been awarded more than $3.8 million in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Ideas Grants, designed to support innovative research projects which address a specific question. The teams, led by Dr Jacinta Martin, Dr Guy Cameron and Professor Juanita Todd, will explore a plant-based  more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, Jan. 6 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Why functional bra support is essential in the British Armed Forces New research finds that role-specific bras in physically demanding jobs are vital for improving breast health and performance. * Study has found that current sports bras do not meet the physical demands of British Army Basic Training (BT) * Findings examine current offerings and highlight the urgent need for a fit-for-purpose bra  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Jan. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Reclaiming academic publishing as a public good Our research shows that "enshittification" isn't just confined to the online world. It's now visible in academic publishing and occurs in five stages. When writer Cory Doctorow introduced the term enshittification in 2023, he captured a pattern many users had already noticed in their personal lives. The social media platforms, e-commerce  more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, Jan. 7 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * National competition to showcase scientific research through art By Sara Elliott Here is your chance to create art through a scientific lens. Canada's annual scientific research image contest 2026 edition is open for submissions. Science Exposed is organized by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the francophone counterpart contest La preuve par l'image is organized  more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, Jan. 6 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * Regional health research takes centre stage at WE-SPARK's 2026 conference It is time for health researchers to shine. WE-SPARK Health Institute is issuing a call for abstracts in preparation of their annual 2026 Health Research Conference. The annual conference will take place March 28, 2026, at the Caesars Windsor Convention Centre and will bring together researchers, clinicians, students and community par more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, Jan. 6 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * UWindsor alumnus wins inaugural Royal Society of Canada prize for public health impact By Victor Romao From his Toronto office, Dr. Sean Rourke is tracking a bold experiment in public health -- a national network of smart vending machines designed to deliver life-saving resources directly to people who might never set foot in a clinic. For Rourke, every item dispensed through Our Healthbox represents a tangi more PR

LONDON, Canada, Jan. 6 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Undergraduate students recognized for outstanding research Western Libraries Undergraduate Research Award winners explore findings across disciplines By Dee Keilholz From examining elephant behaviour in South African national parks to crafting a post-apocalyptic novel set in southern Ontario, the latest winners of the Western Libraries Undergraduate Research Award (WLURA) tackled questions spanning history, public more PR

HAIFA, Israel, Jan. 6 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * With a $1 Million Investment, the Technion Inaugurates a VLSI Laboratory for Chip Design The laboratory, operating at the Viterbi Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, was upgraded with the support of Apple, Intel, and NVIDIA * The Technion inaugurated the renovated VLSI Laboratory at the Andrew and Erna Viterbi Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The field of VLSI ( more PR