UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 'Water bears' reveal potential for adapting, protecting Martian resources * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Tardigrades, commonly known as water bears, may be better suited by a new name: Tardiguardians of the Galaxy. Unlike the fictional ragtag team of unenthusiastic heroes, the microscopic animals are providing real insight into how humans could adapt extraterrestrial resources to support space e more PR

KARACHI, Pakistan, Feb. 27 (TNSjou) -- Aga Khan University issued the following news: * * * AKU-ACER "Living Lab" Boosts Climate Education A newly published study in the Springer journal highlights the success of the inaugural international field school hosted at the Aga Khan University Arusha Climate and Environmental Research Centre (AKU-ACER). The paper, titled "Evaluating the Design of an International Field School: Learning Environments with/in a Living Lab," details how the purposeful d more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Feb. 27, 2026, by Sarah Cook, an independent researcher and consultant: * * * Chinese AI Models Spread Propaganda Globally New reports underline how Chinese artificial intelligence models spout distortions about Ukraine and more. * The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service's 2026 International Security Report contained a startling finding. It tested the Chinese open-source AI model DeepSeek for more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Feb. 27, 2026, by Ryan Fedasiuk, fellow at the American Enterprise Institute: * * * Europe Dominates AI's Plumbing The continent suffers weaknesses in artificial intelligence. But it also boasts little-known, critical strengths. * In the six critical layers of the AI revolution, Europe is absent in key areas. It produces no critical minerals and depends almost entirely on China. It has no majo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Feb. 27, 2026, by David Axe, a journalist, author and filmmaker: * * * Sound of Silence - The Russian Military Comms Collapse Russian military communications collapsed in early February along much of the 1,200 km (750 mile) front line. For Ukrainian forces it was a rare opportunity to counterattack. * Three weeks later, it's possible to draw some important lessons that should inform Western arm more PR

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 28 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * Research aims to boost pollinator habitat restoration By Christina Szalinski Monarch butterflies and other pollinators are declining across the United States, and restoring the native plants they depend on is a growing conservation priority. A new study from Cornell AgriTech examines the seed biology of pollinator-friendly native species and develops techniques to im more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Feb. 27 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Getting published for the first time is challenging; finding support is important * KINGSTON, R.I. - Feb. 27, 2026 - For many academic disciplines, a researcher's success is partially measured by the peer-reviewed scientific journals in which they get published. For those who haven't been through the publication process, it can seem daunting. "Our model of success relies heavily upon our publ more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: "A Big Win for Southern Nevada's Infrastructure": Congresswoman Lee Celebrates Help Hoover Dam Act Being Signed into Law * BOULDER CITY, NV - Last week, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Puoy Premsrirut, Colorado River Commission Chairwoman, to discuss her bipartisan, bicameral Help Hoover Dam Act, which was recently signed into law, that will free a more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 [Category: Energy] -- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, an organization that engages Republican policymakers and the public in solutions to address the nation's energy, economic and environmental security, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: CRES President & CEO Exclusive Interview with Rep. Bob Latta * "We have to produce more energy, and we have to get permitting done." -Rep. Bob Latta WASHINGTON -ICYMI, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions ( more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * To: Dr. Thomas Keane, Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 330 C Street, SW Floor 7, Washington, DC 20201 Re: MGMA Response to HHS Office of the Secretary NPRM, Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: ASTP/ONC Deregulatory Actions to Unleash Prosperity Dear Dr. Kea more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Researchers uncover why a rare disease resulting in abnormal fat loss can also lead to diabetes Help from patients with FPLD2 reveals answers * Many people may have a dim view of their fat tissue, yet scientists have come to recognize adipose as a necessary and metabolically active organ, carrying out many vital functions within the  more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Feb. 27 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * Robotic wing inspired by nature delivers leap in underwater stability * Researchers have taken inspiration from nature to create a robotic wing that can sense and adapt to changes in water to deliver unparalleled stability. Drawing on the adaptive movements of birds and fish, the wing senses disturbances in the flow of water and automatically changes its shape to adjust to these. The team, led more PR

SWINDON, England, Feb. 28 [Category: Business] (TNSjou) -- The UK Research and Innovation posted the following news on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Cellular switch casts light on why humans are active in the day * Scientists have discovered why humans are not nocturnal. A new study, published today in the Science Journal, reveals that the answer is in the genes. Early mammalian ancestors were nocturnal, sleeping during the day while the dinosaurs dominated the land. However some mammalian line more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Using moon dirt to build future lunar colonies * Simulated lunar dirt can be turned into extremely durable structures, potentially paving the way to more sustainable and cost-effective space missions, a new study suggests. Using a special laser 3D printing method, researchers melted fake lunar soil - a synthetic version of the fine dusty material on the moon surface, called regolith simulant - into layers and more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Variety: Spice of life or risk factor for overeating? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -At Super Bowl parties, weddings, Independence Day cookouts and Thanksgiving dinners, people celebrate with large spreads of food. When faced with many options, extra food variety increases people's selection of foods, especially calorie-rich foods, which may lead to overeating, according to a new study conducted more PR

FALMOUTH, Massachusetts, Feb. 23 (TNSjou) -- Woodwell Climate Research Center, formerly the Woods Hole Research Center, issued the following news: * * * The insurance industry isn't built to keep up with rising floods Climate change is raising your flood insurance rates, but not how you might think By Sarah Ruiz Flooding is a hallmark of the climate-changed world. Rising sea levels, extreme rainfall, and aging infrastructure systems have left communities across the U.S. facing increasing da more PR