PASADENA, California, April 15 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * "Bathtub Ring" is New Evidence for an Ancient Ocean on Mars * Caltech researchers have identified geological features on Mars that could point to the existence of a long-dried ocean that once covered a third of the Red Planet's surface. The research was conducted by former Caltech postdoctoral scholar Abdallah Zaki and Caltech professor of geology Michael Lamb. The study is described in a paper appearing in the journal Nature on April more PR

PASADENA, California, April 16 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * 'Interstellar Glaciers': NASA's SPHEREx Maps Vast Galactic Ice Regions The water, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide ices are attached to the surface of tiny dust particles in clouds spanning hundreds of light-years across. * NASA's SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer) mission has mapped interstellar ice at an unprecedented scale. Covering regions in our Milky Way gala more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 16 -- The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics issued the following news release: * * * 'Interstellar Glaciers': NASA's SPHEREx Maps Vast Galactic Ice Regions In observations led by CfA scientists, NASA's SPHEREx has mapped water, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide ices attached to the surface of tiny dust particles in clouds spanning hundreds of light-years across. * Using NASA's SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer), scientists from t more PR

SINGAPORE, April 15 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * AI-powered biochip detects genetic markers in 20 minutes * Image: NTU Assoc Prof Y.C. Chen (right) holding the new biochip, which can detect miRNA in 20 minutes using AI, with his PhD student Fu Bowen behind him (left). A team of scientists from NTU Singapore has developed a new biochip that, when paired with Artificial Intelligence (AI), can detect quickly and accurately extremely small amounts of microRNAs, which are tiny genetic markers linked to d more PR

LONDON, England, April 16 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about BMJ Open: * * * Substantial amount of medical information provided by popular chatbots inaccurate and incomplete Half of answers to evidence based questions "somewhat" or "highly" problematic Public education and oversight needed to avoid amplifying misinformation, urge researchers (https://bmjopen.bmj.com/lookup/doi/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-112695) * A substantial amount of medical information provided by 5 popular chatbots is inaccurate and incomplete, w more PR

LONDON, England, April 16 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about Open Heart: * * * Timing exercise to match body clock chronotype may lower cardiovascular disease risk Alignment with 'eveningness' or 'morningness' lowered risk factors and boosted sleep quality more effectively than mismatched timing Include chronotype assessment in exercise prescriptions, suggest the researchers * Timing exercise to match body clock chronotype--the natural predisposition to morning or evening alertness--may lower cardiovascular dise more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Develop New RNA Sequencing Platform for Diagnosing Rare Diseases * Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) developed a new RNA sequencing strategy that can reveal how genetic variants disrupt gene function and improve the diagnosis of rare diseases. In a study published today in the journal Science Advances, the study team demonstrated more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Curtis Institute of Music issued the following news: * * * Curtis Institute of Music Announces Recipients of Fifth Annual Daniel W. Dietrich II Young Alumni Fund Curtis awarded 26 grants totaling $130,000 to recent graduates for creative and community-based projects; travel and professional expenses; and instrument needs. * Curtis Institute of Music is proud to announce its fifth annual Daniel W. Dietrich II Young Alumni Fund grantees. This impactful fund provides recent graduates of Curtis--those wh more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, April 15 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Dark matter could explain earliest supermassive black holes * A growing mystery in astronomy is the presence of gargantuan black holes -some weighing as much as a billion suns -existing less than a billion years after the Big Bang. According to the standard theory of black hole formation, these black holes simply should not have had enough time to grow so large. A study led by University of California, Riverside graduate studen more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 15 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Genetic risk information could improve disease prevention, according to new UAB-led study * Nita Limdi, Ph.D., professor in the UAB Department of Neurology, is leading one of the largest real-world evaluations of genome-informed risk assessment in clinical care. Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are leading a large national effort to determine whether delivering personalized genetic risk information to patients and their doctors  more PR

LONDON, England, April 16 -- GSK (formerly GlaxoSmithKline), a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * GSK completes acquisition of 35Pharma Inc. GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced the completion of its acquisition of 35Pharma Inc., a Canada-based, private, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specialising in the development of novel protein-based therapeutics. The acquisition includes HS235, a potential best-in-class molecule for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension (PH). HS235 targe more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, April 15 -- 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 te more PR

CARMEL, Indiana, April 15 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee released the following testimony by David Rosenberg, president and CEO of the Indiana University Launch Accelerator for Biosciences, from an April 7, 2026, field hearing entitled "Fueling Innovation: The Role of Small Businesses in America's Bioeconomy": * * * Senator Young and distinguished guests, thank you for holding this hearing right here in the heartland. That choice is itself a statement that America's bioeconomy is not built only on the coasts, and  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 16 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Primitive star offers rare window into the dawn of our universe Studying the star, called SDSS J0715-7334, could give astronomers insights into how the universe's first stars were formed Hannah Robbins In the exurbs of the Milky Way, near a satellite galaxy called the Large Magellanic Cloud, researchers have discovered the most metal-poor, chemically primitive star ever found, according to new research from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey. Fin more PR

HOBART, Australia, April 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Logged forests burn more severely than old growth, Tasmanian study finds Tasmania's logged forests burn significantly more severely in a bushfire than old growth, University of Tasmania scientists have found in a study that provides the strongest evidence yet on a question with real consequences for how the state manages its forests. The research team, led by Professor David Bowman from the University of Tasmania's Fire Centre, seized on a na more PR

DALLAS, Texas, April 15 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Loneliness linked to increased risk of degenerative heart valve disease * Research Highlights: * Adults who reported feeling lonely or that they can't confide in someone close to them had a higher risk of developing degenerative heart valve disease, even after considering traditional heart disease risk factors and genetics. * Unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as smoking, excessive alcohol and inactivity, played a m more PR

PASADENA, California, April 15 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Making Materials for Quantum Technologies: Laser Technique Unlocks Extreme Conditions for Thin Film Synthesis * Thin films might not come up in conversation every day, but they are all around us. Take the metallic plastic films of chip bags, for example, or the anti-reflective coatings on eyeglasses. Even the coatings on pills that make them easier to swallow are thin films. Depositing extremely thin layers of materials in a consistent  more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, April 15 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Nature videography replicates the mental health benefits of outdoor activities * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -New research led by a scholar at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggests that watching and creating videography of scenic locations cultivates nature-based mindfulness -conveying the same cognitive and emotional benefits as outdoor activities and fostering a deep sense of connection with nature. Yue (Darcy) Lu, an  more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, April 15 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDWRRI researchers tackling issues affecting state's water supply and quality * In the words of North Dakota Water Resources Research Institute (NDWRRI) interim director Trung Le, water management in the state isn't only an environmental issue. "Because the state relies so heavily on agriculture and energy, water is the backbone of the economy," said Le, who was named NDWRRI interim director in January 2026. Water management isn't only about  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 15 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nelson, Riley named finalists in research and innovation vice chancellor search * The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has announced two finalists for the vice chancellor for research and innovation position. Selected through an internal search, the candidates will participate in interviews with faculty, staff, stakeholders, students and administrators April 21-22. Announced by Interim Chancellor Katherine S. Ankerson on April 15, finalists are Jennif more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, April 15 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Neurodivergent students showcase talents at APSU's Reverse Career Fair * Junior mathematics and computer science major Owen Fink during APSU's third annual Reverse Career Fair. Fink was offered an internship with Altivum through the event. | Photo by Chris Tallent CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University's third annual Reverse Career Fair recently gave neurodivergent students a chance to showcase their talents on their terms. Hoste more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 15 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * New imaging tools help cancer researchers see inside living cells * A new study co-led by an Oregon Health & Science University researcher describes a breakthrough in microscopy tools that could dramatically expand how cancer biology labs study the inner workings of living cells. The research, published today in Nature Methods, introduces a series of fluorescent dyes that make it much easier to take ultra-detailed images of living cells. Th more PR

SINGAPORE, April 15 -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release: * * * NUS study confirms that guessing before learning improves memory in language learning * The study is one of the first to test the science behind the word-picture "pre-testing" exercises used in popular language-learning applications Learning a second language is becoming increasingly popular worldwide, with millions of people turning to digital tools and mobile applications to pick up a new language at their own pace. But what makes some m more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 16 -- American Dental Association issued the following news release: * * * New Studies Reaffirm Fluoride Safety and Benefits, Find No Link to Cognitive Outcomes Optimal fluoride levels in the US show value of cavity prevention and no impact on IQ scores * The American Dental Association (ADA) affirms that multiple new U.S.-based analyses show fluoride at recommended levels does not impact cognition in adolescence or later in adult life. Backed by 80 years of safe, effective use in preventing tooth decay, these new  more PR

LONDON, England, April 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, posted the following news release: * * * Taylor & Francis and DataSeer extend partnership helping authors to follow journal data requirements * Taylor & Francis and DataSeer today announced an extension to their development partnership, which uses DataSeer's SnapShot AI service to help authors meet journal data-sharing requirements. The new agreement comes on the heels of a successful year-long pilot of SnapShot, which was a finalist for the AL more PR

LONDON, England, April 16 -- Taylor and Francis Group issued the following news on April 15, 2026: * * * Taylor & Francis and DataSeer extend partnership helping authors to follow journal data requirements AI-powered SnapShot service checks new article submissions for compliance with data policies * Taylor & Francis and DataSeer today announced an extension to their development partnership, which uses DataSeer's SnapShot AI service to help authors meet journal data-sharing requirements. The new agreement comes on the heels of a successful  more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, April 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * English remains the lingua franca of scholarly publications, but other languages are gaining ground Drawing on 88 million articles across all disciplines, an UdeM study examines the global evolution of language use in academic publishing between 1990 and 2023. By Martin LaSalle In 2023, about 85 per cent of the roughly five million articles indexed in major global databases covering the natural, medical and social sciences were written in En more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah issued the following news release: * * * As polar ice changes, so do the rules governing it U-led research reveals growing presence of granular sea ice alters how water, heat and nutrients move through ice covering Antarctic oceans. * Sea ice is not just solid frozen water. It's riddled with tiny pockets and channels of liquid brine. Whether those pockets connect to form pathways determines whether seawater, nutrients and gases can move through the ice, according to decades  more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, April 14 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD Announces 2026 President's Research Award Recipients * 2026 President's Research Award recipients, who received a $2,500 cash award and a plaque, include the following: President's Award for Research Excellence: Established Faculty * Jeff Wesner, Ph.D., associate chair of biology and professor in the Department of Biology President's Award for Research Excellence: New or Mid-Career Faculty or Staff * Melissa Dittberner, Ph.D.  more PR

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, April 13 -- Wilkes University issued the following news release: * * * Driven by Discovery: Psychology Faculty Partner With Their Students on Research When senior Amelia Lawrence first volunteered to join assistant professor Micayla Lacey's lab, she didn't realize research was an integral part of study in the Wilkes Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences. "I didn't even think it was an opportunity that undergraduate students had, so I had no expectations," Lawrence says. "I'm so glad I did it, because it cha more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 15 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * This 210-million-year-old crocodile cousin was built for biting Researchers have identified a 210-million-year-old crocodile relative from New Mexico as a distinct species, Eosphorosuchus lacrimosa. By Jim Shelton On a fateful day 210 million years ago, two crocodile cousins about the size of jackals stood side-by-side amid the low ferns of a humid riverbank that would one day become northern New Mexico. One of the crocs, Hesperosuchus agilis,  more PR