CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 13 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * A malaria prevention innovation designed for refugee settings * From the UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases Malaria remains a threat to young children in refugee settlements, where displacement, temporary housing, and limited access to healthcare reduce the effectiveness of conventional prevention tools. There are an estimated 35 million refugees in Africa alone with women an more PR

LIVERMORE, California, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * AI expands what research projects students can accomplish at LLNL's STEM with Phones workshop Forget spreadsheets. At Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL) STEM with Phones student workshop, students are using smartphones and artificial intelligence (AI) to conduct advanced scientific analysis. Led by LLNL's David Rakestraw, participants in the program discover how to turn a tool already in their p more PR

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

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, May 13 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Blugold eager to enhance patient care and save lives through humanities-infused healthcare * After four years of hard work and unwavering determination, Oldenburg will graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire this month with bachelor's degrees in nursing and Spanish. In addition to her degrees, she will also take with her meaningful experiences and knowledge in critical Hmong studies that will prepare her to administer 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

BOCA RATON, Florida, May 14 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Study Maps Brain Blueprint of a Fly's Split-Second Great Escape Study Snapshot: Scientists still don't fully understand how the brain rapidly coordinates split-second escape behaviors, such as a fly instantly reacting to danger. One major obstacle has been the lack of a complete neural "wiring diagram" showing exactly how brain cells communicate at the synaptic level. Researchers hav 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

GLASGOW, Scotland, May 13 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Gravitational wave detectors can now 'autotune' signals to harmonise the heavens * Gravitational wave researchers working on the world's most sensitive scientific instruments have found a way to tune their detectors using a process akin to the pitch-correction used in music production. Scientists at the international LIGO, Virgo and KAGRA (LVK) gravitational wave observatory collaboration have employed the technique, which they call astrophysical calib more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 14 -- The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics issued the following news release: * * * Astronomers Directly Detect How Turbulence Between Stars Distorts Light Using a distant quasar as a beacon, researchers identified the tiny, turbulence-driven ripples imprinted on the quasar's radio signal as it passed through a particularly chaotic region of the Milky Way. * Astronomers led by the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian (CfA) have made the first direct detection of turbulence distorting lig 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

RESTON, Virginia, May 13 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * New Targeted Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Induces Remission in Pancreatic Cancer Model * A newly developed targeted radiopharmaceutical treatment can effectively slow tumor growth in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), according to new research published in the May issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. In preclinical models, the treatment achieved complete remission of the disease, highlighti more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, May 14 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Wearable polygraph detects hidden stress The body can notice stress before the conscious brain -- and that's no lie * Small, flexible, wireless device gently adheres to the chest to measure multiple physiological signals at once * By tracking heart rate and rhythm, breathing rate and depth, sweat response, blood flow and temperature, device captures a whole-body 'view' of stress * Machine learning algorithms analyze patterns associated  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, May 13 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Perimenopause may offer a "window of opportunity" for heart disease prevention in women * Research Highlights: * Women should undergo screening for cardiovascular risk factors throughout adulthood, however, perimenopause, which is the transition into menopause, offers a "window of opportunity" to reassess risk and prompt lifestyle changes, according to the analysis of data from a nationwide U.S. population-based study. more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 13 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Senator, Educator, Leader & Champion * Joyce Woodhouse, '83 M.Ed. Secondary Instruction and Curriculum and '87 M.Ed. Educational Leadership, was a staunch advocate for education, beloved for her leadership, passion, and vision. The former Nevada state senator and "double Rebel" passed away on May 8, 2026, at the age of 82. "Joyce was an incredible leader for Nevada and our community throughout her long career at CCSD and in the state le 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

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 13 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Study reveals how, when political parties communicate with citizens in multiple languages * A new Washington University in St. Louis study takes on the Herculean task of studying the linguistic choices of more than 800 political parties from 87 democracies around the world, including the United States. The authors analyzed 4 million Facebook posts made by political parties between 2016 and 2022 to develop the first classification of monoling more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Syracuse University Welcomes Two New Members to the Board of Trustees Four new student representatives--representing undergraduate, graduate and law students--also join the board for the 2026-27 academic year. Eileen Korey Syracuse University has announced the appointment of two new members of the Board of Trustees. The newest members, David S. Klein '93 and Sean C. O'Keefe G'78, are both alumni who have earned accolades in their fields, including highest ho 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

DENTON, Texas, May 14 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT Professor Elected Fellow of American Association for the Advancement of Science As a University Distinguished Research Professor of UNT, Jincheng Du considers himself a lifelong learner. "As a researcher, one needs to stay curious," Du said. "With that mentality, I'm learning new things that can lead to discoveries almost every day, and I use that as encouragement for my students." Du is also the chair of the materials sciences and engineeri more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Joseph L. Gabbard awarded Hal G. Prillaman Professorship By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Joseph L. Gabbard, professor of human factors engineering and ergonomics in the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering as well as a professor of computer science by courtesy appointment in the College of Engineering, has been awarded the Hal G. Prillaman Professorship in Industrial and Systems Engineering by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The Hal G. Prillaman more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 13 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Xenia Teacher Honored as Excellent Educator of the Year * by Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations Teaching is a profession strained by burnout, turnover and growing classroom demands. Nationally, 16% of teachers reported in 2025 that they intended to leave the profession, according to a RAND Corporation survey, even as schools continue recovering from pandemic-era staffing losses. But one Ohio kindergarten teacher is proving why great edu more PR