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'Food noise' discussion on social media helps define the term (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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'Food noise' discussion on social media helps define the term
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -With the rise of weight loss drugs such as GLP-1 medications in recent years, the phrase "food noise" has taken off, particularly in conversations about health and wellness on social media. While thinking about food during the day is normal, food noise is often used to describe endless, looping thoughts about eating that are hard to ignore. Yet, there's more PR
Aalto University: Electricity Supply in Finland Could Face a Major Test in the 2030s as EV Charging Drives Demand (10)
AALTO, Finland, June 22 (TNSjou) -- Aalto University issued the following news release:
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Electricity supply in Finland could face a major test in the 2030s as EV charging drives demand
The increasing number of electric vehicles and the growth of weather-dependent electricity generation could cause more situations where electricity demand outstrips supply in Finland. Scheduling of vehicle charging could help secure electricity adequacy, especially in winter.
The rapid increase in electric vehicles and the consumption peaks caused by th more PR
Boehringer Ingelheim Accelerates Precision Oncology Research With Initiation of Three Phase III Trials in Hard-to-treat Cancers (10)
INGELHEIM AM RHEIN, Germany, June 23 (TNSxrep) -- Boehringer Ingelheim, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release:
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Boehringer Ingelheim accelerates precision oncology research with initiation of three Phase III trials in hard-to-treat cancers
* Boehringer Ingelheim is committed to improving outcomes for people facing aggressive cancers where there are currently few treatment options
* DAREON(R)-Lung-1 and DAREON(R)-NEC-1 will evaluate obrixtamig as a DLL3 biomarker-informed approach designed to help identify patients more PR
Christian nationalists' views on punishing lawbreakers contingent on identity of victim and offender, study finds (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 23 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Christian nationalists' views on punishing lawbreakers contingent on identity of victim and offender, study finds
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LAWRENCE -"Love thy neighbor as thyself" remains one of the main tenets of Christianity. But for those who draw the ire of Christian nationalists, the favored biblical verse might be better characterized as "an eye for an eye."
"How Christian nationalists react to criminal offenses depends on the type of crime and who the offender is and w more PR
Cold Nights and Arctic Discoveries Lead UM Graduate to Dream Job in Missoula (10)
MISSOULA, Montana, June 22 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release:
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Cold Nights and Arctic Discoveries Lead UM Graduate to Dream Job in Missoula
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MISSOULA - Like many college students who graduated during the COVID-19 pandemic's peak, Kirsten Gehl found herself at a crossroads in 2020 and unsure what to do with her new geology degree during a time of mass uncertainty and unpredictable job prospects.
After returning home to New Hampshire for a few months, a series of moves out west ultimately landed Gehl in Mi more PR
CUHK Reveals a Potential Treatment Target for Glaucoma That Can Restore 70% of Lost Vision in Animal Models (10)
SHATIN, Hong Kong, June 22 -- The Chinese University of Hong Kong issued the following news release:
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CUHK reveals a potential treatment target for glaucoma that can restore 70% of lost vision in animal models
A pioneering breakthrough in neuroprotection therapy
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)'s Faculty of Medicine (CU Medicine) has identified the growth hormone-releasing hormone receptor (GHRHR) as a new potential therapeutic target for glaucoma, which could eventually lead to a breakthrough in neuroprotection treatment more PR
Does drinking juice, soda during childhood increase the risk of high blood pressure? (10)
DALLAS, Texas, June 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Does drinking juice, soda during childhood increase the risk of high blood pressure?
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Research Highlights:
* In a study that spanned 25 years, people who drank more sugary beverages and fruit juice beginning in childhood had a higher risk of developing high blood pressure than those drinking less.
* Substituting one serving per day of sugary beverages with whole fruit, milk or water was associated with a lower ris more PR
Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: Imaging Technique Reveals the Brain's Waste-Removal System in Action (10)
DURHAM, North Carolina, June 23 (TNSjou) -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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New Imaging Technique Reveals the Brain's Waste-Removal System in Action
By tracking the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, researchers gain an unprecedented view of the brain's glymphatic system
Michaela Martinez
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed a technique to non-invasively visualize the brain's waste-removal system in unprecedented detail. This new imaging approach allows researchers to examine how thi more PR
Keele and Nottingham develop new "emotionally aware" AI-based model for classifying mental health conditions (10)
STAFFORDSHIRE, England, June 22 -- Keele University posted the following news:
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Keele and Nottingham develop new "emotionally aware" AI-based model for classifying mental health conditions
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Researchers have developed a new "emotionally aware" AI-based model for classifying mental health conditions, which could help clinicians to better diagnose mental health conditions for patients.
The Emo-MHC model uses machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) techniques to analyse text from sources like doctors' notes, social media posts, and more PR
Rice faculty recognized among top contributors to team effectiveness research (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, June 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice faculty recognized among top contributors to team effectiveness research
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Whether coordinating emergency response teams, leading global businesses or preparing astronauts for spaceflight, organizations rely on decades of research to better understand what helps teams perform at their best.
A comprehensive international review published in the peer-reviewed journal Small Group Research ranked Rice faculty members Eduardo Salas and Daan van Knippenberg more PR
Scholarly Research From NCFR's Journals Online Now (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 23 -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news on June 22, 2026:
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New Scholarly Research From NCFR's Journals Online Now
Read 7 New Articles Published June 14-20
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Keep up with the latest research from NCFR's three scholarly journals -- Journal of Marriage and Family (JMF), Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Science (FR), and Journal of Family Theory & Review (JFTR).
Most Recent Journal Issues:
FR July 2026 issue (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/17413 more PR
Scientific Computing & Imaging Institute: Quantum mechanics approach to artificial intelligence can improve cancer outcomes (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute posted the following news release:
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A quantum mechanics approach to artificial intelligence can improve cancer outcomes
For a child diagnosed with neuroblastoma-the most common infant cancer, occurring when early nerve cells grow out of control-the path to treatment isn't simple. Some types of neuroblastoma resolve on their own, while others require aggressive intervention. Researchers have tried matching treatments to patients ba more PR
Statistics Alumna's Undergraduate Research on Cardiovascular Disease and Alzheimer's Published in Journal of the American Heart Association (10)
HOUGHTON, Michigan, June 22 -- Michigan Technological University posted the following news release:
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Statistics Alumna's Undergraduate Research on Cardiovascular Disease and Alzheimer's Published in Journal of the American Heart Association
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Huskies in Michigan Tech's statistics bachelor's degree program don't just participate in impactful research, they take the lead -like spring 2026 graduate Aili Toyli, whose work was recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
In recent years, medical researchers have fo more PR
Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following written testimony by Michael B. Horn, adjunct professor at Harvard Graduate School of Education, from a June 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America: Higher Education in the Age of AI":
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As AI has exploded all around us, the analog to the adoption of electricity has become well known.
Early factories replaced steam engines with electric motors but saw little productivity gains because more PR
UD in the News June 6-19 (10)
DAYTON, Ohio, June 22 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news:
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UD in the News June 6-19
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Faculty contributed pieces to Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion, Catholic World Report, Liberty and School Business Now. Dayton Business Journal featured UD's new health and wellbeing center in its "Story of the Week."
Great laboratories of hope?
Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion
Meghan Henning, provost's office
Legal issues: IDEA eligibility beyond the age of 1 more PR
UK and Philippines scientists investigate natural hydrogen generation processes at atomic scale (10)
NOTTINGHAM, England, June 22 -- The British Geological Survey issued the following news release:
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UK and Philippines scientists investigate natural hydrogen generation processes at atomic scale
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Natural hydrogen gas is generated through a range of geochemical and biochemical reactions within rock formations. It has recently gained significant attention as a potential clean energy source following discoveries of natural hydrogen accumulations and seeps in multiple parts of the world. Whilst hydrogen already has many real-world applicat more PR
University of Cincinnati: How Do You Study the World's Smallest Materials? (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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How do you study the world's smallest materials?
The latest advances in materials science are helping unlock secrets of nanomaterials
By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu
New instruments on the horizon promise the most precise tools yet to study and experiment on the smallest and most complex materials ever manufactured.
In a paper published in the journal Nature Materials, University of Cincinnati Assistant Professor Han more PR
University of Copenhagen Niels Bohr Institute: Scientists Have Designed a Clay That Can Prevent Fruits and Vegetables From Rotting Too Quickly (10)
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Copenhagen Niels Bohr Institute issued the following news:
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Scientists have designed a clay that can prevent fruits and vegetables from rotting too quickly
The gas ethylene causes fruit and vegetables to ripen faster and is responsible for millions of tons of food being lost annually during transport and storage. Now researchers from the University of Copenhagen, among others, have succeeded in getting clay to collect the gas and hope that the material can help reduce food waste more PR
Updated fundamentals of library supervision (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 22 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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Updated fundamentals of library supervision
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CHICAGO -Supervising a library, managing people, stepping forward as a mentor, and being a leader in your community, whether you run a small, one-person library or work in a large research university library, is no small feat. The new fourth edition of Beth McNeil's " Fundamentals of Library Supervision, Fourth Edition," published by ALA Editions, shares practical advice more PR
Virginia Tech: Modeling Nuclear Fusion at Lightning Speed (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 23 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Modeling nuclear fusion at lightning speed
Simulation is an essential step in the path to commercially viable nuclear fusion, but it's a slow, expensive process. This mathematician is devising techniques to speed it up.
By Kelly Izlar
As we scour and scorch the Earth for deeper wells of energy, investors and government agencies are pouring billions into nuclear fusion research. The hope is that fusion may ultimately provide a virtually limitless sourc more PR
What have decades of eradication efforts taught us about the New World screwworm? (10)
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, June 22 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news:
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What have decades of eradication efforts taught us about the New World screwworm?
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The value of basic science into insect biology is no more evident than when a crisis arises involving a devastating insect pest like the New World screwworm, says University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign entomology professor and department head May Berenbaum. In a 2016 essay in the journal Science, Berenbaum wrote about the successful -if tempor more PR
WHO celebrates the power of yoga for healthy ageing (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 22 -- The United Nations World Health Organization posted the following news:
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WHO celebrates the power of yoga for healthy ageing
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Participants do a mountain pose during the International Yoga Day, on 21 June 2026, on the grounds of the Palais des Nations, in Geneva.
(c) Permanent Mission of India
WHO celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga on 21 June 2026. This year, the United Nations' day explored the theme of 'yoga for healthy ageing', recognizing the potential benefits of practicing yoga as we more PR
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