PASADENA, California, March 3 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Ancient Zircon Crystals Provide a Window into Early Earth History * There are many open questions about how our planet formed 4.55 billion years ago: When did plate tectonics start? When did the earth's mantle begin to vigorously circulate in a process called convection? What was Earth like early in its lifetime? Because no rock records from the earliest years of the earth remain, researc more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Astronomers reveal hidden structures in the young universe * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -An international team of scientists, including Penn State astronomers, have used data from the Hobby-Eberly Telescope Dark Energy Experiment (HETDEX) to construct the largest, most accurate 3D map yet of the light emitted by excited hydrogen in the early universe, a time span ranging from 9 to 11 billion ye more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, March 3 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Dr. Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Recognized as a Groundbreaking Life Scientist * Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin, MD, Ph.D., K.C.S.L. was recently featured in a graphic timeline that celebrated the milestone achievements of Black life scientists over the past 100 years. The timeline was developed to mark the 100th anniversary of Black History Month by the scientific journal BioTechniques. "I am hon more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Engineering a better heartbeat * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Many patients with heart disease -including those suffering from atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common arrythmia or abnormal heart rhythm in elder populations -require surgical procedures, all of which differ slightly to account for the precise structural and sign more PR

NEWPORT, England, March 3 (TNSjou) -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * International coffee research project set to boost plants and producers Coffee lovers can relax knowing new ways to support plants and producers in Africa are being found - thanks to research funded by Harper Adams University. The global coffee industry is worth around 100 billion dollars each year, and of crucial importance to small farmers as well as the millions who start their day with a cup -  more PR

HEIDELBERG, Germany, March 3 (TNSjou) -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release: * * * A "Plug" for Light-Controlled Chips How Heidelberg scientists address photonic processors * Addressing a photonic microchip that is driven by light just as easily as electronic components via a "plug", rather than by expending extensive experimental effort: this vision has now been realized by physicists and chemists at Heidelberg University. Their development could serve as the basis for more PR

HONG KONG, March 3 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKUMed big data studies show benefits of using statins to control cholesterol levels * A multidisciplinary team from the LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has conducted a series of landmark studies demonstrating that statins can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) without increasing the incidence of major adverse events. These studies were conducted in several  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, March 3 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * How much difference does being mentally sharp make? About 40 more minutes of work per day * A new University of Toronto Scarborough study finds that feeling mentally sharp can translate into a productivity boost that is equivalent to about 40 extra minutes of work each day. The study, published in the journal Science Advances, followed participants over a 12-week period and found that day-to-day fluctua more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 3 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Injectable "satellite livers" could offer an alternative to liver transplantation * More than 10,000 Americans who suffer from chronic liver disease are on a waitlist for a liver transplant, but there are not enough donated organs for all of those patients. Additionally, many people with liver failure aren't eligible for a transplant if they are not healthy enough to tolerate the s more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, March 4 -- Illinois Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * IWU Publishes New Undergraduate Humanities Journal, Titan Humanitas The spring 2026 issue of Titan Humanitas marks the inaugural volume of IWU's newest undergraduate journal. The first issue is being celebrated with a launch party on Mar. 10 at 4 p.m. at the new Center for the Humanities on the first floor of the Center for Liberal Arts. Light refreshments will be provided. With an editori more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 3 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Kirsten Leng Authors New Book Exploring the Role of Humor in Late 20th-Century U.S. Feminism * Kirsten Leng, associate professor of women, gender, sexuality studies recently published a book with the University of Nebraska Press exploring the role of humor in late 20th-century U.S. feminism. " Pleasure, Play, and Politics " explores how U.S. feminist activists and artists used satire, irony  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 3 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU math professor receives prestigious honor from Greece for cutting-edge research * LAWRENCE -A University of Kansas math faculty member of Greek descent was recently honored with Greece's top award for contributions to the field of mathematical analysis. Dionyssis Mantzavinos, Bischoff-Stouffer Associate Professor of Mathematics, received the 2025 Nikolaos K. Artemiadis Award for Outstanding Research i more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 3 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Learn how to amplify your expertise by writing for The Conversation * USC faculty have access to a powerful and proven platform to elevate their research to national and global audiences. The Conversation is a nonprofit news outlet that features articles written by scholars in collaboration with the website's editors, and those stories are republished by national and international media o more PR

LONDON, England, March 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, posted the following news release: * * * Miniscule fossil discovery reveals fresh clues into the evolution of the earliest-known relative of all primates * Breaking research 3rd March 2026 Purgatorius had previously only been found in the upper regions of North America, this discovery, 500 miles south, suggests they diversified soon after the mass extinction at the end of the Cretaceous Peer- more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 3 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska in the national news: February 2026 * Husker research on privacy stewardship, politics-related anxiety and true crime was highlighted in national news stories in February. The stories were among 25-plus featuring University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty, staff, students, centers and programs during the month. * Research co-authored by Natalie Chisam, assistant professor of marketing, suggests  more PR

ROCHESTER, Michigan, March 4 (TNSjou) -- Oakland University issued the following news: * * * Oakland University Professor Ali Woerner co-authors article in 'Neurology' journal Oakland University faculty member Ali Woerner, associate professor of dance in the School of Music, Theatre and Dance, is a co-author -- alongside 21 additional contributors -- of a peer-reviewed article published Feb. 19, 2026, in Neurology, the official journal of the American Academy of Neurology and one of the highe more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, March 4 -- Portland State University issued the following news release: * * * Pacific Historical Review celebrates 30 years at PSU Thirty years ago, the Pacific Historical Review made Portland State University its home. Since then, dozens of undergraduate and graduate students have helped shape the nationally recognized journal -- gaining hands-on experience in academic publishing as they move each issue from submission to print. Founded in 1932, the Pacific Historical Revi more PR

DAVIS, California, March 4 -- The University of California Davis issued the following news: * * * State of the Campus: Resilient Chancellor May Gives Faculty Members an Overview of Recent Achievements, Challenges By Cody Kitaura UC Davis has continued to improve lives amid the challenges facing universities across the country, Chancellor Gary S. May said at his annual State of the Campus address last week. "We are not immune to these national forces, but we are prepared, engaged and resili more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 4 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * UNLV Newsmakers 2026: February Some of the hottest headlines featuring UNLV faculty, staff, and students. Author: John Domol The groundhog saw its shadow this February, calling for a heck of a lot more than six additional weeks of academic excellence. We don't make the rules (sorry). Can being labeled as an "easy" child have an impact on your adult life? What are the best ways to attra more PR

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, March 3 (TNSjou) -- Wilkes University issued the following news release: * * * Professor, Students Publish Positive Environmental Findings in E. coli Research Wilkes Professor & Students Publish Research on How E. coli Precipitates Calcium Carbonate and Its Positive Implications on Environment * E. coli gets a bad rap. Associated more often in the public consciousness with illness and food recalls than with anything beneficial, E. coli (Escherichia coli) is actua more PR