DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 25 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * 6 in 10 U.S. women projected to have at least one type of cardiovascular disease by 2050 * Statement Highlights: * Over the next 25 years, the number of women living with cardiovascular disease is expected to rise sharply, as nearly 60% of women in the U.S. could have high blood pressure by 2050, up from about 5 in 10 previously reported for 2020, according to projecti more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Changes in smoking status and their associations with risk of Parkinson's, death A new study of smokers finds that currently smoking is associated with a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease, but quitting smoking was associated with a lower risk of death. The study was published on February 25, 2026, in Neurology(R), the medical journal of the America more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * In football players with repeated head impacts, inflammation related to brain changes Study of former college, pro players also found brain changes related to worse memory Highlights * A new study of former American football players looked at how a history of repetitive head impacts may be associated with cognitive and behavioral symptoms later in life. * more PR

LONDON, England, Feb. 26 -- GSK (formerly GlaxoSmithKline), a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: * * * Bepirovirsen accepted for regulatory review in Japan as a potential first-in-class treatment for chronic hepatitis B - Submission supported by statistically significant and clinically meaningful functional cure rates demonstrated in pivotal phase III B-Well trials - Nearly 1 million people in Japan live with chronic hepatitis B1, a leading cause of liver cancer2  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Protect your heart from environmental risk factors during American Heart Month Story by: Kayla Kingston February may bring to mind hearts filled with love thanks to Valentine's Day, but as American Heart Month, it also draws attention to a sobering reality: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. While diet and exercise are top of mind when thinking about cardiovasc more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Cherry compounds may slow aggressive breast cancer, study discovers * Natural compounds found in dark sweet cherries may help slow the growth and spread of one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer, according to new research from Texas A&M University. The study examined the effects of anthocyanins -natural plant pigments that give fruits like dark sweet cherries their deep red color -on triple- more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Don't Panic: 'Humanity's Last Exam' has begun * When artificial intelligence systems began acing long-standing academic assessments, researchers realized they had a problem: the tests were too easy. Popular evaluations, such as the Massive Multitask Language Understanding (MMLU) exam, once considered formidable, are no longer challenging enough to meaningfully test advanced AI systems. To address thi more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Feb. 25 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Engineers Week Q&A: S&T alumnus Malachi Rein works at the intersection of buildings and behavior * Malachi Rein, a 2016 Missouri S&T architectural engineering alumnus, is director of the Building Energy Exchange St. Louis. Here is a Q&A with Rein about community impact, energy efficiency and sustainable design in commemoration of National Engineers Week 2026. How would you describe wh more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSjou) -- A study published in the journal Gastroenterology indicates that an existing medication may enable immunotherapy to effectively target fibrolamellar carcinoma, a rare and often fatal liver cancer affecting children and young adults. Researchers from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Washington found that this cancer type rewires its environment to sequester immune T cells, preventing them from attacking the tumor. According t more PR

PASADENA, California, Feb. 25 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Finding New Ways to Kill Bacteria: New Insights into the Transporter MurJ * A Caltech-led team of biochemists has homed in on an underexplored small transporter called MurJ that is a vital part of the pathway bacteria use to build their chain-mail-like cell wall. An essential component of the cell wall, called peptidoglycan, provides the strength that allows bacteria to resist pressure. U more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Feb. 25 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * From Haiti to humanoid robotics: S&T student aims to transform future through engineering * When Taino Hutchinson moved to the United States at 16 amid political unrest in Haiti, he brought with him more than memories of home. He also carried a passion for technology and a belief that engineering could make life better for people facing difficult circumstances. Now a sophomore in comp more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 26 -- The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Young "Sun" Caught Blowing Bubbles by NASA's Chandra For the first time, a much younger version of the Sun has been caught red-handed blowing bubbles in the galaxy, by astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory. The bubble -- called an "astrosphere" -- completely surrounds the juvenile star. Winds from the star's surface are blowing up the bub more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in February * Check out our weekly Miami Media Highlights on the Miami University News website. Journal News, Feb. 20: State of the Schools: Multiple Butler County schools tout program expansions, paths to careers * Liza Skyryzhevska, senior associate dean of Miami Regionals, is quoted in this article discussing Miami Regionals' shift to a polytechnic model and  more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, Feb. 25 -- California State University's San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * Higher education group recruits two SDSU professionals for leadership academy * Two San Diego State University educators who exemplify the continuing importance of quality and equity at Hispanic-Serving Institutions have been selected for a national organization's leadership training program. Felisha Herrera Villarreal, director of a research center in the College of  more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Feb. 26 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Manchester researchers challenge misleading language around plastic waste solutions Written by: Harry Sharples Solutions to the plastic waste crisis are often pitched using words that can skew value judgements, new research argues. The paper, authored by the Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub at The University of Manchester, explores the consequences of terminology choices on end-of-lif more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following article: * * * Matteo Muratori Named to National Academies' New Voices for Emerging STEM Leaders * Matteo Muratori, director of transportation and industry programs at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), has been named to the 2026-2028 cohort of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's New Voices Program for Emerging STEM Leaders. The New Voices p more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Neurosurgeons Are Really Good at Removing Brain Tumors, and They're About To Get Even Better * When removing cancerous tissue in the brain, neurosurgeons often use "awake brain mapping" to minimize the risk of causing unintended disruptions to a patient's quality of life while removing as much tumor as possible. This practice, which has been used for decades, involves waking a patient up mid-surg more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 25 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * New database may unlock potential of lipids in treating, preventing disease * A new tool enables biomedical researchers from around the world to quickly see the connections between lipids and proteins inside cells, thanks to a new initiative led by scientists at Oregon Health & Science University. Scientists say the new open-access database and dashboard could accelerate new treatments involv more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Research Identifies Blind Spots in AI Medical Triage * ChatGPT Health, a widely used consumer artificial intelligence (AI) tool that provides health guidance directly to the public-i ncluding advice about how urgently to seek medical care-may fail to direct users appropriately to emergency care in a significant number of serious cases, according to researchers at the Icahn School o more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Feb. 26 -- The Royal Society of Edinburgh issued the following statement on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * RSE awards provide over pound sterling856K boost to Scotland's research sector We are pleased to announce that 91 exceptional research projects were selected at the autumn 2025 Research Awards open call. Over pound sterling856,000 will fund innovative research across a range of academic fields, enabling projects such as virtual reality interventions to support emotional regul more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins Questions Surgeon General Nominee on Past Statements on Psychedelic Drug Use, Fraudulent Research * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, at a hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, U.S. Senator Susan Collins questioned Dr. Casey Means, nominee to serve as Surgeon General, about her past statements regarding psychedelic drug use and comments she made cha more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 25 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Source or sink? Trees with heart rot disease emit more methane, upending forest carbon models * Throughout their lifetimes, healthy forests produce more oxygen than they use, while taking in greenhouse gases via plants and soils. This ecosystem-wide service, called carbon sequestration, regulates global climate and is an essential component of climate models and goals. Forest health, however, influe more PR

LONDON, England, Feb. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Lasers and drones assess health of world forests and help track climate change Highly detailed 3D scans of dense tropical rain forest plots are enabling precise estimates of tree structure, volume and stored carbon, as part of a first-of-its-kind pilot initiative, led by UCL researchers. Published in the journal Earth System Science Data, the finalised full dataset of the 3D tree census is hel more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Companies see up to 700% return on political investments UC researcher uses COVID-19 stimulus checks to quantify PAC contribution returns By Emily Glass, glassei@ucmail.uc.edu The COVID-19 pandemic introduced uncertainty, fear and an unparalleled economic shock, resulting in the most extensive government stimulus package -- totaling $2.9 trillion -- in U.S. history. According to a new study more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Why do female caribou have antlers? Study finds caribou moms depend on antlers for nutrition By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu Biologists have long wondered why caribou are the only deer in the world in which females, like males, have antlers. A new study of shed antlers collected from calving grounds in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge provides a new answer. Calvin more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Feb. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Shell shock! Peanut waste can be turned into high-quality futuristic graphene UNSW Sydney engineers have developed a cheaper and greener way to make graphene from leftover peanut shells. Researchers at UNSW have discovered a new way to make graphene, a remarkable 'wonder material', using just discarded peanut shells. The development opens the door to cheaper, more sustainable electronic more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Experts analyze the second State of the Union speech of Trump's second term President Donald Trump has appeared before Congress to deliver the second State of the Union address of his second term in office. Political scientist Karen Hult and political communications expert Cayce Myers offered their analysis of the content and context of the president's speech. Karen Hult on the president's delivery and tactics " more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Feb. 25 [Category: Political] -- Santa Fe Institute posted the following news release: * * * What does it mean to compute? * Some computers are easy to spot. Artificial, human-built computers like those found in smartphones and laptops are abstract dynamic systems with observable computational elements like input, output, energy cost, and logical processes. Other computers aren't so readily recognized. Scientists have argued that many natural dynamic systems -from cell more PR