NEW YORK, April 14 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * 100 Grassroots Groups Urge Congress to Reject Bill to Censor Books in Public Schools * (NEW YORK)-PEN America today joined more than 100 grassroots literary and library organizations, along with publications, booksellers and publishers in calling on Congress to reject a bill that would in effect mandate book censorship in the nation's  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 14 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Carbon removal project supports Maine's blue economy, broader marine health * Oceans absorb roughly 25 to 30 percent of the carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) that is released into the atmosphere. When this CO 2 dissolves in seawater, it forms carbonic acid, making the water more acidic and altering its chemistry. Elevated levels of acidity are harmful to marine life like corals, oysters, and certain plankton that rely on calcium carbonate t more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Dimming X-rays could be boon for life on planets around young sun-like stars * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -In the new movie "Project Hail Mary," a dimming sun proves an existential threat to life on Earth -and Erid and many other life-containing planets in the story. A new study, however, has revealed that the reality of dimming stars is likely a benefit for the prospects for life on orbiting planets around these stars, not a threat. A paper more PR

ALBANY, New York, April 15 (TNSjou) -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * Dr. Leung, SUNY Poly Students Publish Research on New Supernova Models SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) Assistant Professor of Physics, Dr. Shing-Chi Leung, has published an article in the Astrophysical Journal alongside students Seth Walther (junior, majoring in Electronic and Computer Engineering and Applied Mathematics, with a minor in Physics) and Henry Yerdon (junior, majoring in Electronic and Computer En more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, April 15 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Study Reveals Hidden Damage in Stony Corals Using 3D Imaging and AI Study Snapshot: Florida's coral reefs are facing severe threats from diseases like Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD), which has spread rapidly since 2014, killing large numbers of reef-building corals. This disease, along with others, weakens coral skeletons, reduces biodiversity, and threatens the overall health more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, April 15 (TNSjou) -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * From 'Boardwalk Empire' Politics to Springsteen, NJIT Debuts New Jersey Studies Initiative Written by: Jesse Jenkins Greetings from New Jersey. A state of political bosses who inspired HBO's Boardwalk Empire. Of eerie legends like the Jersey Devil and the 1916 Matawan shark attacks. Of shorelines, small towns and highways that became the backdrop for Bruce Springsteen's Born to Run. Next fall, New Jersey Institute of Technology more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, April 14 (TNSjou) -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * The 'ungrateful lungfish': study focuses on sustainable food sources for hungry ancient fish Like a naughty pet labrador, the Australian lungfish has little restraint when it comes to food. "We had 360sqm of aquatic plants growing inside enclosures; but, once the fences were removed, lungfish and other aquatic animals feasted on the plants, and most of the vegetation was gone within 21 days." Colin Burke, a PhD Candidate within Griffith Univ more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, April 14 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Gutierrez Published in Top Academic Journal * For most college students, contributing to a peer-reviewed journal is a long-term goal. For University of the Ozarks junior Caleb Gutierrez, it's already a reality. Gutierrez, a finance major from Chihuahua, Mexico, is a co-author on a research article published in Environment, Innovation and Management (EIM) -a top-tier, peer-reviewed international journal focused on environmental challenges and t more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * India Business Law Journal Names Morgan Lewis Partners to International A-List 2026 SILICON VALLEY, SINGAPORE: Morgan Lewis partners Rahul Kapoor and Divya Thakur have again been honored by India Business Law Journal with their inclusion on the publication's International A-List, which highlights top international lawyers who have a focus on the country. An intellectual property practitioner, Rahul co-leads Mor more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, April 14 -- The International Society for Stem Cell Research issued the following news release: * * * Stem Cell Reports Named Official Journal of 2026 BaCell 3D Conference Abstract submission and registration are open for organoid and disease modeling meeting in Basel, Switzerland * The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) announces that Stem Cell Reports, its official open-access, peer-reviewed journal, has been named the official journal of the BaCell 3D Organoid Conference, taking place 22-24 June 202 more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, April 15 -- Wiley posted the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * Liverpool University Press Selects Wiley Research Exchange to Modernize Journal Publishing One of the UK's oldest university presses partners with Wiley to scale operations and strengthen editorial workflows * Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific discovery, innovation and learning, today announced that Liverpool University Press (LUP) has selected Research Excha more PR

LONDON, England, April 14 [Category: Arts/Cultural] -- The Museums Association posted the following news: * * * Met Office responds to visitor attraction concerns about weather app * The Met Office says it has taken on board criticism of how its app summarises daily weather conditions, after concerns were raised that headline reports of rain have a negative impact on visitor figures at museums and other attractions. Research shows that about 70% of people check the forecast before making plans, suggesting that the predicted weather has a  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 14 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Award-winning professor says mentorship begins with listening By Cyrus Moulton For Mary Jo Ondrechen, mentoring is about more than just offering advice on academics and professional paths. Mentoring also means creating space for students to share personal challenges -sometimes offering pep talks, other times helping them see weaknesses as opportunities to build their skills. Perhaps most important to Ondrechen, a Northeastern University professor more PR

SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, April 15 -- Skidmore College issued the following news: * * * Credible news, credible information: Rethinking our news diet in an age of misinformation By Andrew Lindner '03 Misinformation is not a new problem. In the 18th and 19th centuries, American newspapers were openly partisan and filled with rumors, personal attacks, and blatant fabrications. Benjamin Franklin published hoaxes and outright propaganda. The penny press of the 1830s built its business model on sensationalism (clickbait before there was anythi more PR

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, April 14 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Swarthmore to Award Honorary Degrees to Leaders in Higher Education, Arts, Justice, and Sustainability at 154th Commencement * During Swarthmore College's 154th Commencement ceremony on May 24, President Valerie Smith will award honorary degrees to college president Jonathan Alger '86, multihyphenate performer Colman Domingo, children's law advocate Judith Sandalow '84, and environmental educator Talia Young '01. Jonathan Alger '86 is a nationally rec more PR

URBANA, Illinois, April 15 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news: * * * The Healthiest State Starts Here The University of Illinois System doesn't just study public health. It practices it. By Ash Littles The pressures on Illinois families are not abstract. Nearly 2 million Illinoisans relied on SNAP benefits in 2024, and an estimated 360,000 are now at risk of losing eligibility under new federal work requirements. One in five Chicago-area households already experiences food insecurity, federal funding for environ more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * New, massive study finds only half of social science findings replicate By Jane Kelly, jak4g@virginia.edu In 2012, a study published in the Journal of Organizational Behavior found extroverts experience a closer bond to their workplace, team or school. It was one of many research findings at the time showing feelings affect performance. Companies like Google began leaning into employee engagement, with themed workspaces, fr more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, April 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Ph.D. Student Makes Breakthrough with Potential to Revolutionize Materials Development The University of Wyoming's Lauren Kim has solved a persistent problem in the cutting-edge field of high-entropy alloys, a class of materials with great potential in modern engineering, electronics and energy applications -- such as jet engines, nuclear reactors, chemical processing systems, batteries and supercapacitors -- along with cryogenics systems. K more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, April 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW's Clementz Co-Writes Paper Connecting Volcanic Eruptions, Global Cooling Mark Clementz, a professor in the University of Wyoming Department of Geology and Geophysics, and colleagues have produced a compelling study that shows that an increase in volcanic activity in the Andes in the Late Miocene Epoch likely resulted in a cooling of the Earth between 5.4 million and 7 million years ago. The volcanic activity produced a biological boom in the more PR