KOWLOON, Hong Kong, June 27 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU showcases life sciences and healthcare innovations at BIO International Convention 2026 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) presented cutting-edge innovations and technology transfer achievements to global industry leaders at the BIO International Convention 2026 (BIO 2026), held from 22 to 25 June in San Diego. The exhibited projects spanned diverse fields--from first-in-class drug development, nutraceuticals, drug dis more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, June 26 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * UCR experts examine social security 'sleight of hand' * For more than 30 years, there have been episodic, gloomy reports about the fate of social security. And politicians have broached this "third rail" of the American political landscape with great trepidation. Recent reports are sounding the alarms again, with Social Security trustees saying that, by 2023, 30% of Americans will be receiving benefits, and the fund will run dry. more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 27 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * University of Birmingham helps accelerate fusion energy materials research with Clean Air Task Force Birmingham scientists are supporting a global effort to speed the design and delivery of future fusion power plants. - Researchers from the University of Birmingham are guiding a major new international initiative aimed at accelerating the development of fusion energy, through improved access to high quality materials data. The Clean Air Task Forc more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 27 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * AI clinical support tool improved clinician decisions in real-world primary care trial Trial did not show statistically significant difference for patient outcomes but helped clinicians improve quality of notes and recommendations - A large real-world clinical trial has found that a generative AI-powered support tool used to support frontline clinicians was safe and improved the quality of clinical decision-making but did not significantly change  more PR

BRIGHTON, England, June 27 -- The University of Sussex Business School issued the following news: * * * Greater than the sum: why science, technology and innovation studies matter now By: Serena Mitchell In a world shaped by climate change, artificial intelligence, public health crises and contested policy choices, the question is no longer simply how innovation happens. It is who innovation serves, whose knowledge counts, and which futures are made possible. These topics were explored at two interconnected events hosted by the Science Pol more PR