BOONE, North Carolina, May 14 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * A record 4,300+ App State graduates are ready for what's next Country music star and Mountaineer Luke Combs awarded honorary degree By Brian Miller, Carliann Rittman, Jessica Stump and Bret Yager Appalachian State University celebrated the achievements of more than 4,300 graduates -- the largest graduating class in university history -- during its Spring 2026 Commencement, with seven ceremonies held May 7-9 at Holmes Convocation Center on the Boo more PR

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, May 13 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news wrap up: * * * The ASAM Weekly for May 12, 2026 The following is an evidence-based statement: Medications for opioid use disorders (MOUD) are lifesaving, first-line treatments- with or without behavioral interventions. Yet significant gaps remain in MOUD access, especially for veterans seeking permanent supportive housing ( JAMA Network Open ). The same can be said for individuals living in rural areas, where not only more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * David Lodge, ecologist and Cornell Atkinson director, to retire * David Lodge, an ecologist whose storied career has included protecting the Great Lakes, pioneering eDNA use in aquatic environments, and leading the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability, is retiring as director of Cornell Atkinson May 22. Lodge will retain his appointment as a professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell for another year. In an era of growing  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 13 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Fire that scorched African mountain range was unprecedented in the last 12,000 years, research shows * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -In 2012, a wildfire ripped through 42 square kilometers of alpine moorland in Africa's Rwenzori Mountains, a range of glaciated peaks on the border of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The blaze, which occurred at an elevation of over 13,000 feet, was shocking to those familiar with the mountains, as the cli more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 13 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University experts available to comment for 2026 hurricane season * The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 through Nov. 30, bringing increased potential for destructive storms. Florida State University faculty are leaders in the study of forecasting, evacuation, insurance and building resilience against hurricanes. They are available to speak with media through the 2026 hurricane season and beyond. Four faculty members answere more PR

LONDON, England, May 13 (TNSjou) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Major survey of London tap water shows 'forever chemicals' within safe limits By Ryan O'Hare A large study of London's tap water has revealed that trace amounts of PFAS 'forever chemicals' are present, but their levels are within UK and EU safety limits. The analysis, led by researchers at Imperial College London in 2024, is the largest study of its kind to look at levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water in a UK city. more PR

NEW YORK, May 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, posted the following news release: * * * Key Takeaways from the WSJ CCO Council and Risk Journal Summits * London served as a focal point for the global risk, compliance and legal community this month, as senior leaders convened at the WSJ CCO Council Summit and the Dow Jones Risk Journal Summit London. The programs offered a comprehensive view of how organizations are recalibrating governance, compliance and resilience strategies amid accelerat more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, May 13 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Researchers develop polymer which evolves into a helical structure * A team including a Keele researcher has developed a synthetic polymer which naturally evolves into a stronger helical structure which is commonly seen in nature, and which could help scientists create more adaptable and customisable materials. The twisting helical shape is a structure that is commonly found in organic molecules, most famously in the double helix of a DNA molecule. It is a more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 13 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice researchers develop realistic 'mock' samples to speed cervical cancer test development * A team of Rice University bioengineers has developed a new way to create highly realistic "mock" patient samples that could help accelerate the development of faster, more accessible cervical cancer screening tests for low-resource settings. The study, led by researchers in Rice's Department of Bioengineering in collaboration with Emory University and clinicians at more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, May 14 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Stevens Marks Its Biggest National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Year Emma Nei '26, Bertila Bruka '25, and Christopher Kniss '25 are pursuing research from Alzheimer's disease in women to next-generation semiconductors to quantum computing hardware * This year, three Schaefer School students received the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship, the most awarded to Stevens students in a single year. The NSF GR more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Researchers Identify New Ways to Protect Vision, Regrow Nerves in the Eye By Linda Satter Scientists at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) have discovered how to "reprogram" immune cells to help the eye heal after traumatic injuries and diseases such as diabetic retinopathy. Findings from research led by Abdel Fouda, Ph.D., an associate professor in the UAMS College of Medicine's Depart more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, May 13 -- The University of Plymouth posted the following news: * * * Ultrasound has potential to alter how the brain responds to pain * Using ultrasound to stimulate a specific part of the brain could offer a non-invasive therapy that benefits those experiencing chronic pain, a new study has suggested. The research, published in the journal Nature Communications, was conducted by experts from the University of Plymouth's Brain Research and Imaging Centre and the University of Exeter Medical School. They invited parti more PR

MANCHESTER, England, May 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Long-term study shows Manchester "sponge park" is still boosting health and wellbeing five years on Written by: Joe Stafford A major study by researchers at The University of Manchester has found that transforming a neglected park in West Gorton led to lasting increases in walking, social interaction and time spent outdoors. Known locally as "Sponge Park" because of its flood-prevention design, West Gorton Community Park has becom more PR