UTRECHT, The Netherlands, April 20 -- Utrecht University posted the following news: * * * 33 million for research into freshwater * For centuries already, the rises in temperature are monitored meticulously worldwide. Yet, this does not happen with water. Even though all the available freshwater has already been present on this Earth for millions of years and keeps evaporating, falling back down or being recycled by nature and mankind. The understanding of the global water cycle is lacking. Researchers from various universities and instit more PR

AALTO, Finland, April 20 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * ELLIS Institute Finland is launching machine learning fundamentals out of the lab Checking in on the progress of the one-year-old institute with director and professor Samuel Kaski. * What has the first year looked like at ELLIS Institute Finland? The first year we have been in startup mode. That means brainstorming new big initiatives, setting up how we operate in the institute's day-to-day, and of course recruiting the people who will do the work. I'm more PR

SINGAPORE, April 20 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * Advancing next-gen nanotech solutions at the NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory * Image: Ms Tan Aik Na, NTU Senior Vice President (Administration); Dr Olivier Jarry, NTI Nanofilm Chief Technology Officer, Advanced Materials Technology; Ms Goh Swee Chen, NTU Board Chair; Minister Dr Tan See Leng; Dr Shi Xu, NTI Nanofilm Founder, Executive Chairman and CEO; Prof Lam Khin Yong, NTU Vice President (Industry); Ms Joanne Tan, Deputy Managing Director, Enterprise Si more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, April 20 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * AI is leaving its mark on our environment, climate and landscapes * Artificial intelligence has become an indispensable part of our world, but our hunger for technology is leaving visible traces on the landscape, with more and more data centres being built. Less visible is the climate and environmental footprint of technology. Lotte krull In just a few years, AI has become commonplace and a digital assistant in many people's everyda more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, April 20 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * AI Teaching Innovation Showcase Celebrates USD Faculty * Held in collaboration with school and college leadership, as well as the Center for Teaching and Learning, the AI Teaching Innovation Showcase highlighted creative, ethical and impactful uses of AI that enhance student learning across disciplines. "This showcase offered an opportunity for faculty to explain how they are using AI with students in their classrooms," said Mandie Weinan more PR

LA JOLLA, California, April 20 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * AI-enhanced Microscopy Produces Crisp, Real-time Video Inside Live Cells * Using artificial intelligence, engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new way to watch the inner workings of living cells in real time. The process both captures images that are twice as sharp as conventional microscopes and is fast enough to play as smooth video. The advance, published in Nature Communications, relies on an more PR

DARWIN, Australia, April 21 -- Charles Darwin University posted the following news: * * * AI-powered disease prediction to improve catfish production * Artificial Intelligence will be harnessed to detect disease outbreaks in striped catfish ponds in Vietnam's Mekong Delta, in a new international project to help safeguard the country's aquaculture industry. The project led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) and Can Tho University recently received funding through Aus4Innovation program, which aims to help strengthen Vietnam's innovation sy more PR

HAMILTON, New York, April 20 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Arts, Creativity, and Innovation Weekend Inspires Colgate Community * Colgate University hosted its annual Arts, Creativity, and Innovation (ACI) Weekend, a celebration of the creative process and imaginative thinking across all disciplines, April 10-11. The weekend honored the spirit of the Middle Campus Initiative -a cornerstone of Colgate's Third-Century Plan. The community engaged in a robust schedule of performances, lectures, exhibitions, and the 14th more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 20 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson Extension releases 2026 peanut guide, AI tools to boost farm profitability * As peanut planting begins, South Carolina growers have new tools from the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service designed to improve efficiency, reduce uncertainty and increase profitability. The 2026 South Carolina Peanut Production Guide and accompanying AI-powered tools and farm calculators help producers make better decisions throughout the growing season more PR

NEW YORK, April 21 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: * * * Newmark J-School Names 2026 Alumni Award Honorees The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Alumni Awards for Excellence. This year's award presentations are part of Newmark J-School's 20th anniversary celebration, marking two decades as a force for good in journalism. "These alumni reflect the very best of what we strive to cultivate at Newmark -- rigor, courage, a more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 20 (TNSjou) -- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Researchers explore legal and ethical questions raised by Utah AI prescription pilot A first-in-the-nation program in Utah is testing whether artificial intelligence can independently renew prescriptions for certain chronic conditions, and a new article in New England Journal of Medicine explores the legal, ethical and patient safety questions the initiative raises. The commentary includes Ravi B. Parikh, MD, MPP, associ more PR

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, April 20 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * Experts at St. Olaf: Earth Day * Since the 1970s, Earth Day has been celebrated around the globe to raise awareness about our environment and how to keep Earth clean. Learn more about the importance of Earth Day with St. Olaf College Department Chair of Environmental Studies and Martin E. Marty Chair in Religion and the Academy Kiara Jorgenson. What is the history of Earth Day? The first Earth Day took place in the United States on April 22, 1970, and  more PR

FALMOUTH, England, April 20 -- Falmouth University posted the following news: * * * PhD researcher explores the body, performance and AI * Performance artist and Falmouth University PhD student Ellie Neason is pushing the boundaries of creative practice through her research, examining the relationship between the human body and artificial intelligence (AI). With a background rooted in fine art and performance, Ellie's work draws on the legacy of 1970s and 1980s feminist performance while engaging directly with contemporary debates around  more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, April 20 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Finalists announced for Montana State's $100K Venture Competition * BOZEMAN -Montana State University has announced the finalists for the 2026 $100K Venture Competition, which is hosted annually by the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship and the MSU Launchpad. The competition provides entrepreneurs the opportunity to present their business ventures, receive feedback and compete for startup funding. The selected finalists will compete o more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 20 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Five Vanderbilt Law Professors Honored with 2026 Hall-Hartman Awards * Five Vanderbilt Law professors - Farhang Heydari, Francesca Procaccini, Christopher Serkin, Sean Seymore, as well as adjunct professor John Richmond -were honored with the 2026 Hall-Hartman Awards for Outstanding Teaching from the Vanderbilt Bar Association. Hall-Hartman Awards are based on a student poll administered by the VBA. The annual awards, which recognize excellent teachin more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 20 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Honors course dives into the role and value of universities * Taught by Chancellor Richard Englert, Why Care About College? examines student success, the evolution of higher education and the challenges institutions face today. Higher education has many purposes: to teach, to encourage critical thinking, to foster collaboration and research, to prepare students for future careers, to provide public services, to create community and to help students e more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 21 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * How AI is reshaping global supply chains--and what CWRU students are learning from it Story by: Brianna Smith From empty store shelves and inventory shortages to delayed package deliveries and surging gas prices, supply chain disruptions--often driven by natural disasters, geopolitical tensions and rapid technological change--shape everyday life in visible ways. While these challenges are not new, today's supply chains are more complex and digital more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 20 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * How does Electron Structure Impact Light Responses in Moire Materials? * In materials science, if you can understand the "texture" of a material - how its internal patterns form and shift - you can begin to design how it behaves. That's the focus of the work of Zhenglu Li, assistant professor in the Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at USC Viterbi. Li's recently publishe more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 20 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * In Print: 'AI for Cybersecurity: Research and Practice' * Publication title AI for Cybersecurity: Research and Practice Purdue author Elisa Bertino Authors Houbing Herbert Song Elisa Bertino Alvaro Velasquez Huihui Helen Wang Yan Shoshitaishvili Sumit Kumar Jha Publisher Wiley-IEEE Press Publication date February 2026 About the book (from the publisher) "AI for Cybersecurity" focuses on four interrelated defen more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 20 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Indiana Health Law Review Announces Student Notes for Volume 24 * Student notes for the Indiana Health Law Review have been selected. The following notes will be published in Volume 24: IIlanah Mangan won the honor for Best Student Note: Indiana's Mature Minor Doctrine: Redefining Minors' Access to Contraceptive Services Danielle Sullivan: Autonomy Denied: Disability Discrimination and the Case for Expanding Medical Ai more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, April 20 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * Innovation Meets Opportunity at the UMGC NEXUS Pitch Competition * Student and alumni entrepreneurs pitched business ideas for seed funding UMGC student and alumni entrepreneur participants, judges, and mentors in the first UMGC NEXUS Pitch Competition On April 10, 2026, University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) hosted its first UMGC NEXUS Pitch Competition, where 10 U.S.-based students and recent alumni pitched business ideas for  more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 20 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * Investing in New Mexico's future through agricultural education * By Rolando A. Flores Galarza NMSU College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences As dean of New Mexico State University's College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, I have witnessed how education transforms lives and entire communities. Nowhere is this more evident than in the field of agriculture. In New Mexico, where agriculture is so more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 20 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Kansas State president calls for a new land-grant vision with Patterson Lecture * From emerging diseases and natural disasters to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, change in the world is happening faster than ever before. To help communities face these challenges, states' flagship universities must adopt a Land-grant 3.0 model to remain relevant. That was the message from Kansas State University President Richard H. Linton at The Ohio State Un more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, April 21 -- Lehigh University issued the following Q&A on April 20, 2026, by Kristen DiPrinzio with Apple co-founder and technology entrepreneur Steve Wozniak: * * * Four Questions with Steve Wozniak: 'I Never Wanted to Start An Industry' The Apple co-founder and technology entrepreneur visited Lehigh in January as a guest in the Compelling Perspectives series. He discussed the early days of personal computing, his passion for engineering, artificial intelligence and the rise of Apple. Your inventions, such as the Ap more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, April 21 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * Scholar of Faith and Technology to Deliver 2026 Baccalaureate Address Timothy Beal will explore AI, ethics, and the role of higher education in shaping a just and sustainable future. * Lehigh University is pleased to announce that Timothy Beal, Distinguished University Professor, Florence Harkness Professor of Religion, and Director of h.lab at Case Western Reserve University will deliver the University's 2026 Baccalaureate Address. Baccalaureate, will b more PR

RUSTON, Louisiana, April 21 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: * * * Louisiana Tech, LED, Jonesboro State Bank, and SHOLOC partnering to offer local business visibility program Louisiana Tech University is partnering with Louisiana Economic Development (LED), Jonesboro State Bank, and SHOLOC, a north Louisiana-based organization focused on helping small businesses connect with customers, to offer a local business visibility program. This program addresses one of the most pressing challenges facing small businesses today more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 19 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Managing traffic in space * Chances are, you've already used a satellite today. Satellites make it possible for us to stream our favorite shows, call and text a friend, check weather and navigation apps, and make an online purchase. Satellites also monitor the Earth's climate, the extent of agricultural crops, wildlife habitats, and impacts from natural disasters. As we've found more uses for them, satellites have exploded in n more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: The NSA's Continued Use of Anthropic * WASHINGTON (April 20, 2026) - Two sources told Axios that the National Security Agency is using Mythos Preview despite the Department of Defense's declaration of Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" and attempt to blacklist the AI startup from government contracts. Jessica Tillipman, associate dean for government procurement law studies at the George Washington University Law School, can share insight more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 20 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU to host first Apple Manufacturing Academy Spring Forum, tours * Michigan State University, in partnership with Apple, will host the Apple Manufacturing Academy Spring Forum April 30-May 1. The Apple Manufacturing Academy is a free program that pairs Apple engineers and MSU experts with small- and medium-sized businesses to help them implement AI and smart manufacturing techniques and has already supported nearly 150 American businesses since more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, April 20 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * New partnership will see Cardiff University degrees delivered in Singapore * A new partnership that will see Cardiff University undergraduate and postgraduate degrees offered at one of Singapore's leading private education institutions, has been officially signed. Through this partnership, the profile of Cardiff University and SIM GE will be raised internationally, further enhancing its teaching activities in a global market. Undergraduate programmes in Comp more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 20 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * New satellite-based AI approach reveals ocean currents in unprecedented detail * KINGSTON, R.I. - April 20, 2026 - A new study published in the journal Nature Geoscience describes an artificial intelligence-powered technique that can measure ocean surface currents over broad areas in greater detail than ever before. Among the co-authors is Nick Pizzo of the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography. Called GOFLOW (Geostatio more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, April 21 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Cracking a long-standing problem in high-entropy alloy nanoparticle synthesis New three-step method opens a systematic path to next-generation catalyst discovery * Composed of five or more elements in nearly equal amounts, high-entropy alloys (HEAs) have emerged as promising catalysts due to their compositionally complex surfaces that can accelerate chemical reactions. Until now, scientists have not been able to precisely engineer thes more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 20 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame's Nathan Swenson elected 2026 Fellow of the Ecological Society of America * Nathan Swenson, the Gillen Director of the University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC) and professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Notre Dame, has been named a 2026 Fellow of the Ecological Society of America (ESA). "I am honored to have been elected to such a distinguished group of scholars," Swenson said. " more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, April 20 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * NSF awards 20 students and alumni with highly coveted Graduate Research Fellowships * The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced that 20 students currently or formerly studying at the University of California, Santa Cruz, will receive prestigious Graduate Research Fellowships for the 2026-27 academic year. On April 13, the NSF announced that 2,500 students around the country will receive Graduate Research Fellowship more PR

SINGAPORE, April 20 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * NTU home to first two Max Planck Centres in Southeast Asia * Image: (standing, left to right) German Ambassador to Singapore Dr Bettina Fanghanel; Chairman of the National Research Foundation, Singapore, Mr Heng Swee Keat; and Chairperson of the NTU Board of Trustees, Ms Goh Swee Chen. NTU Singapore will house the first two Max Planck Centres in Southeast Asia, the Max Planck - Singapore Centre for Data-Driven Chemistry and the Max Planck - NTU Singap more PR

SINGAPORE, April 20 -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release: * * * NUS scientists devise AI model that "reads" protein pairs, unlocking new insights into disease and drug discovery * Researchers led by Professor Zhang Yang, Senior Principal Investigator from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) at the National University of Singapore, have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that can more accurately predict how proteins interact with one another-an advance that could acce more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 20 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Peabody-Jordan collaboration expands to advance teacher development and curriculum design * By Jennifer Kiilerich As part of Jordan's nationwide education reform initiative, scholars at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development are partnering with four Jordanian universities through the Early Grade Education Activity (ASAS) to co-create curricula and support professional development centered on evidence-based, student-engage more PR

HONG KONG, April 20 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU provides global stage for "Belt and Road Advanced Programme in Power and Energy 2026", highlighting AI technologies for new-type power systems * Co-organised by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU), the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) and The Hongkong Electric Company, Limited (HK Electric), the "Belt and Road Advanced Programme in Power and Energy 2026" (the Programme) concluded with a  more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, April 20 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Possibility Showcase highlights student innovation and entrepreneurial spirit at NDSU * The NDSU Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business brought together innovation, collaboration and entrepreneurial energy on Tuesday, April 14, during its annual Possibility Showcase. The event highlighted the creativity and ambition of student innovators whose ideas spanned agriculture, engineering, health, artificial intelligence, sustainability and mor more PR

WESTVILLE, Indiana, April 21 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release: * * * Steel Manufacturing Simulation and Visualization Consortium celebrates 10 years of cutting-edge innovation The Steel Manufacturing Simulation and Visualization Consortium (SMSVC), an initiative spearheaded by Purdue University Northwest's (PNW) Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS), is celebrating a decade of transformational innovation that advances efficiencies for partnering steel manufacturing and energy produc more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 20 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * Regents recognize Mnookin's service, contributions * The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents recognized UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin for her leadership ahead of her upcoming departure for Columbia University. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents on Monday adopted a resolution recognizing UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin for her leadership of the state's flagship university along with numerous contributions to the Un more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, April 20 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Researcher uses emerging technologies to improve prostate cancer detection * Prostate cancer remains one of the most common diseases among men, yet current screening methods often lead to unnecessary biopsies and missed diagnoses. At Kennesaw State University, assistant professor Muhammad Imran is working to improve accuracy and reduce patient stress using artificial intelligence and advanced imaging.  Imran, a faculty member in the College  more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 16 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers Startup Seeks to Stop Chronic Diseases Before They Begin After losing family members to chronic conditions, including his father, Ilker Hacihaliloglu decided something needed to be done to ensure that preventable diseases are discovered early rather than too late. His innovation, developed at Rutgers, became the company PONS, which seeks to give families "the precious gift of time" using new software to support earlier disease detection and m more PR

HONG KONG, April 20 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * Seven HKU Projects secure funding in third round of ITC's RAISe+ Scheme * The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has secured funding for seven projects in the third round of the Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus (RAISe+) - the highest number among local institutions. This success highlights the University's robust commitment to translating world-class research into practical, market-ready solutions that address pressing global challenges.  more PR

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, April 21 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Survey: 54% OK with pro athletes taking social justice stands A majority of Americans say athletes, coaches and other figures in professional sports speaking out against what they believe are social injustices is good for sports, according to a new survey of United States residents released today by the Siena Research Institute (SRI) and St. Bonaventure University's Jandoli School of Communication. The survey revealed that 54% agree t more PR

AURORA, Colorado, April 20 -- The University of Colorado School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Study Suggests That Strategic Wikipedia Engagement Enhances Scientific Visibility, Highlighting New Imperatives for AI-Era Information Access * A new study, published in Anatomical Sciences Education, provides evidence that researchers and scientific organizations can significantly improve public access to accurate, high-quality information through structured engagement with Wikipedia, one of the most widely used knowled more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, April 20 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Three CLAS faculty win the Hubbard-Walder Award * The University of Iowa Council on Teaching has named five UI faculty members as the 2026 recipients of the Hubbard-Walder Award for Excellence in Teaching: Theresa Bechtel, Stella Elias, Elizabeth Heineman, Brian Lai, and Jan Steyn. The award is given to up to five UI faculty who have demonstrated excellence in various areas of university teaching (undergraduate, gradua more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 21 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news: * * * Trevecca's Online Ed.D. in Leadership Rated Among Nation's Best by Princeton Review Trevecca has been ranked as one of the top schools in the U.S. for online Doctor of Education programs by The Princeton Review. The ranking takes into account flexibility, affordability, access to innovative technologies, the diversity of students' career backgrounds and global opportunities. In recent years, the Ed.D. has also been recognized as a top-ranked prog more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 21 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M experts explore benefits, harms of AI for people with developmental disabilities WHAT'S THE STUDY: The Science, Technology, and Public Policy program at the University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy is embarking on a project to explore the potential benefits and harms of artificial intelligence to support people with developmental disabilities, their families and direct-care workers. Researchers are working with the state of Delaware  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 20 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * UBalt's New Multimedia Storytelling Major: In Search of Human Connection, the Love of Creating Original Work with the Know-How to Share It * Launching This Spring, the Program Offers a Fresh Take on What Storytelling Can Be, From Art Form to Communications Essentials The University of Baltimore is launching a new major for students interested in mastering the art, craft, and technology of 21st century storytelling. The B.A. in Multimedia Stor more PR

MACAU, China, April 20 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM hosts 5th International Conference on Regenerative Medicine * In celebration of the 45th anniversary of the University of Macau (UM), the UM Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) and the University of Macau Advanced Research Institute in Hengqin jointly organised the 5th International Conference of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area on Regenerative Medicine. Held concurrently in Macao and Hengqin, the conference brought together about 400 leading schola more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, April 21 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * UM Joins Regional Universities to Create Mid-South AI Consortium Partnership aims to expand artificial intelligence research and workforce, industry collaboration * With the signing of a new regional agreement today (April 20), the University of Mississippi is joining forces with partner institutions to position the Mid-South as a national hub for applied artificial intelligence research. Representatives of Ole Miss, the University of Arkansas, more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 21 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news: * * * University of Memphis Among Partners in Newly Launched Mid-South AI Research Consortium Today the University of Memphis joined the University of Arkansas, the University of Mississippi, and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in signing a memorandum of understanding to establish a strategic collaboration on the development of a Mid-South AI Research Consortium. Present at the signing were UofM President Dr. Bill Hardgrave and Executive V more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, April 20 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Eye robot: Inclusive mobility aid on leash for national award An Australian-first robotic mobility aid for people who are blind or have low vision has taken out a leading national robotics award. * scoUTS is a compact four-legged grey Unitree robot that has been further enhanced to walk either by human command or independently. It can guide a person and navigate through complex environments like streets and buildings. Developed through an i more PR

COVENTRY, England, April 20 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * University of Warwick signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Health Organisation * The University of Warwick has today (20 April 2026) formalised a new partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to strengthen joint efforts to advance human rights, gender equality and inclusion in global digital health governance. Led by Professor Sara (Meg) Davis from the Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies (CIM), this collaborati more PR

BATH, England, April 20 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Using a new online mental health tool just once boosts UK teenagers' hope and emotional wellbeing * * Research finds that one-time use of a free online tool can positively support young people's mental health and wellbeing. * The Action Brings Change (ABC) UK wellbeing activity has been developed by psychologists and health researchers at the University of Bath in partnership with the Lab for Scalable Mental Health in the USA. * A one-off, brief, self- more PR

PENSACOLA, Florida, April 21 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF Center for Cybersecurity and AI offers free Summer Cyber and AI Experience Camps The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity and AI is collaborating with Regions Foundation to offer free Summer Cyber and AI Experience Camps for the summer of 2026. The camps are an opportunity for rising seventh through twelfth graders who are at least 13 years old to learn about cyb more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 21 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * AI-powered imaging could speed detection of microplastics in seafood Hyperspectral imaging and artificial intelligence reveal plastic particles on fish surfaces without the need for destructive testing. By Marya Barlow Microplastics are now found almost everywhere -- in our environment, drinking water, and increasingly, in the food we eat. But detecting them in seafood is a slow, labor-intensive process that involves dissolving the fish with chemica more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Experts available: Iran war, oil prices and stock markets, Virginia redistricting, cycling in cities, and more Virginia Tech experts are available this week to talk about issues in the news, including the Iran War, oil prices, the stock market, alternative transportation, and Autism Acceptance Month. To schedule an interview with any of them or if you need analysis on other topics, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. New peace talks in doubt after U.S. seizes more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New TRUST initiative to bring transparent AI to the corporate bond market By Barbara L. Micale Two Virginia Tech researchers have launched Transparent Risk Understanding through Structured Tone-analysis (TRUST), a multidisciplinary initiative that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to transform how investors, analysts, and regulators assess corporate bond risk. The initiative aims to identify early warning signals in corporate communications, helping market p more PR

LA JOLLA, California, April 20 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Why Some Brains with Alzheimer's Stay Sharp * Key Takeaways * Alzheimer's disease is marked by changes in the brain, but not everyone with these changes develops symptoms * UC San Diego researchers have identified a potential molecular switch that may help explain why * The findings could support new strategies for earlier detection, prevention, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease Researchers at the University of Cal more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 20 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU graduate awarded National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship * December 2025 graduate Emma Bunch of Glasgow has earned the highly competitive National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship. NSF Fellows receive a three-year annual stipend of $37,000 in addition to a $16,000 educational allowance to the scholar's graduate institution. The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to ensur more PR