OXFORD, Ohio, July 16 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * 'A marathon and not a sprint': Miami students take valuable lessons from AI Congress * With AI Answered, Miami University rising senior Noah Kruthaupt is focused on responsible use of artificial intelligence. A Marketing major with an Entrepreneurship co-major, Kruthaupt co-founded AI Answered with Andy Robbins, a Miami junior. AI has been an interest of Kruthaupt's since high school, where he ran a marketing agency and used a beta version of ChatGPT. Robbins and more PR

LAUREL, Maryland, July 17 -- Capitol Technology University issued the following news: * * * AI Appreciation Day: A Spotlight on Capitol Tech's New Artificial Intelligence Lab and Staff This AI Appreciation Day, we take a closer look inside Capitol Tech's new artificial intelligence lab and meet the expert staff leading its development--all made possible through the generosity of a Capitol Tech alumnus. Set to launch in fall 2026 and made possible by the generous support of alumnus and entrepreneur Ed Sealing, the Capitol Artificial Intelli more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * AI disagreement may shake patient trust in doctors * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Patient trust in medical professionals might hinge on what artificial intelligence (AI) has to say, according to a team led by Penn State researchers. Using an AI chatbot roleplaying as a human doctor, the team identified how people perceive medical professionals when they think a "human" doctor consults an AI system for a second opinion during mental health con more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, July 16 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU students prepare for careers through Summer Internship Program * The Career Success Center's Summer Internship Program students outside the Morgan University Center. | Photo by Sean McCully CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -Fourteen rising juniors and seniors at Austin Peay State University are getting a head start on their professional futures through the second annual Summer Internship Program, conducted by the Career Success Center in partnership wi more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 16 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Army Chief Scientist Visits UToledo to Explore Defense Research Partnerships * The University of Toledo welcomed Dr. David J. Gorsich, chief scientist for the U.S. Army's DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) in Warren, Michigan, on Friday for a firsthand look at the University's defense-related research capabilities, laboratories and strategic partnerships. The visit was facilitated by Dr. Grace Bochenek, UToledo vice president for research, and incl more PR

GALWAY CITY, Ireland, July 16 -- Atlantic Technological University issued the following Q&A on July 15, 2026, involving LegalMoov co-founder Joanna Frivet: * * * Would you trust AI with a legal problem? Lawyer and LegalMoov co-founder Joanna Frivet is building an AI platform that combines legal expertise with artificial intelligence to help people access trusted legal support. Artificial intelligence is changing how people search for information. But when seeking legal advice that can have life-altering consequences, how do we ensure the in more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 15 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news: * * * Barnes leads new certificate in Integrated Career, Substance Use, and Mental Health Counseling * As the behavioral health landscape continues to evolve, today's counselors are increasingly called upon to address the interconnected challenges of mental health, substance use, and career development. Erin Barnes, clinical associate professor in the University of Iowa College of Education's Department of Counselor Education, has dedicated  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, July 16 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Bioengineering Alumnus Launches Venture Capital Fund Focused on San Diego MedTech Startups * Garrett Smith knows a thing or two about medtech startups. He founded his first company as a bioengineering PhD student at the University of California San Diego (PhD '12). Since then he has stewarded several technologies through FDA approval; led multiple startups to successful acquisition; directed early innovation partnerships for massi more PR

URBANA, Illinois, July 17 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news on July 16, 2026: * * * Board action supports continued development of university-owned quantum park facilities By Alex Quigley The University of Illinois Board of Trustees today took action to further support development of two important anchor buildings at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park: the National Quantum Facility and Quantum Works. The National Quantum Facility will house the cryogenic plant and shared research infrastructure that more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, July 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Book Event Celebrates Father Stanley Jaki's Enduring Legacy * At 3 p.m. on October 1, 2026, Seton Hall University will celebrate the publication of the proceedings of the most recent Stanley Jaki Foundation International Congress. Organized to commemorate the centenary of the birth of Father Stanley L. Jaki, O.S.B., S.T.D., Ph.D., the 2024 Congress brought together scholars from around the world working in theology, philosophy, history and the scienc more PR

REXBURG, Idaho, July 16 -- Brigham Young University Idaho campus issued the following news: * * * BYU-Idaho Advisor Uses AI to Make Advising More Personal * When students meet with Career and Academic Advisor Amy Staiger, they may notice something unexpected: artificial intelligence is part of the conversation. For Staiger, using AI means spending less time searching for information and more time listening to students. Rather than replacing personal interaction, the technology has helped her become a more attentive advisor and given student more PR

REXBURG, Idaho, July 16 -- Brigham Young University Idaho campus issued the following news: * * * BYU-Idaho Prepares Students for an AI-Driven Workforce * Artificial intelligence is changing the workplace, but at BYU-Idaho, students are learning that their greatest advantage isn't AI. It's knowing how to use it well. As employers increasingly integrate artificial intelligence into the workplace, BYU-Idaho's Computer Science and Engineering Department is helping students build strong technical foundations while learning to use AI as a powe more PR

LA JOLLA, California, July 16 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Center for World University Rankings Names UC San Diego 7th Best Public University in the US * For the fourth consecutive year, the University of California San Diego has been named No. 7 among U.S. public universities in the latest Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). The university remains in the top 0.2% of more than 21,200 universities worldwide that were reviewed for the latest rankings. According to the 2026 "Globa more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Advances Defense Manufacturing and Military Education at Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit * Carnegie Mellon University showcased a number of exciting new partnerships, technologies and research during the 2026 Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit (). The event, hosted by U.S. Sen. David McCormick (), ran from July 14-15 at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Among its announcements, CMU introduced a new ini more PR

SHATIN, Hong Kong, July 16 -- The Chinese University of Hong Kong posted the following news release: * * * CUHK Faculty of Engineering nurtures next-gen innovation and technology pioneers to engineer smart, sustainable urban solutions The 7th Green Innovation Competition attracted over 500 students to tackle environmental challenges using STEAM * The Centre for Innovation and Technology (CINTEC) at the Faculty of Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), successfully hosted the finals and award presentation ceremony of the 7t more PR

LONDON, England, July 17 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * New Dean appointed for UCL Mathematical & Physical Sciences Professor Marika Taylor, an internationally recognised theoretical physicist, has been appointed Executive Dean of UCL's Faculty of Mathematical & Physical Sciences (MAPS). She starts in post next month (August), succeeding Professor Ivan Parkin (UCL Chemistry), who served as MAPS Dean for 10 years. Professor Taylor joins UCL from the University of Birmingham, where she served as Pro-Vice-Ch more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 16 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Dean Marius Boboc named to national Deans for Impact fellowship * Dean Marius Boboc was among 24 leaders announced as part of the Impact Academy's 11th cohort. During the year-long fellowship, Boboc will look to address issues from the responsible integration of AI in the classroom to strengthening partnerships between schools, families and communities. (Photo by Derik Holtmann) Marius Boboc 's tenure as dean of the College of Educ more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, July 16 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Dean Selected for National Fellowship to Strengthen Educator Preparation * Galloway, N.J. - David Fuentes, dean of the Stockton University School of Education, has been named an Impact Academy fellow through national nonprofit organization Deans for Impact (DFI). Fuentes, who started his role at Stockton on April 6, joins a cohort of 24 leaders chosen for their commitment to strengthening educator preparation and ensuring future teachers are prepared to  more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, July 15 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Department of Food Science Hosts 'Food 2036' Workshop on the Future of Food * The Department of Food Science in the College of Natural Sciences recently brought together scientists, industry executives, regulatory experts, policymakers and entrepreneurs to chart an agenda for the next decade of food science."Food 2036: Shaping the Future of Food," an invitational workshop held June 1-2 in Boston and made possible by a gift from the Manning Fa more PR

TARTU, Estonia, July 16 -- The University of Tartu posted the following news: * * * Digital media may reshape people's willingness to invest cognitive effort * Author: Liis Reiman Discussions about smartphones and social media often centre on whether digital media are harming our cognitive abilities. A new scientific paper co-authored by University of Tartu Associate Professor Jaan Aru offers a different perspective: digital environments may primarily reshape how valuable we perceive cognitive effort to be. According to the researchers, more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 16 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU chemistry professor develops artificial intelligence songs to help students learn complex concepts * Children learning their "ABCs" or high school students studying the periodic table can turn to songs to help remember foundational educational concepts. A Florida State University professor is applying the method to chemistry class, using artificial intelligence to create new musical learning aids that help students succeed. Oliver Steinbock, Cot more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Geography faculty member earns national research award * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Zhenlong Li, associate professor of geography at Penn State, has received the 2026 Early/Mid-Career Research Award from the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS) for research that has advanced the field of geographic information science. UCGIS presents the award to an early- or mid-career researcher whose research works are seminal more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 16 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Historic Philanthropy Is Fueling UT's Momentum * A historic $581 million in philanthropic support during fiscal year 2025-26 marks another milestone in the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's extraordinary momentum. This record total-more than double the donor support received just three years ago-culminates three years of historic donor investment, positioning UT among the nation's leaders in higher education fundraising. The sustained support  more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, July 15 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * How Research Could Make Shrimp a Big Arkansas Revenue Stream * Arkansas has long been synonymous with catfish production, but researchers at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) believe the state's aquaculture future may be much broader and potentially much more profitable. At the center of that effort is Dr. Yathish Ramena, director of the Center of Excellence within UAPB's Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, who is  more PR

LONDON, England, July 16 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Neuroscientists work with startup to bring fitness tracking to the brain By Ian Mundell Researchers at Imperial College London are working with alumni startup Connectome to bring brain health monitoring to consumers. People are increasingly interested in measuring their health, from the number of steps they take each day to their blood sugar levels and the quality of their sleep. These consumer health or wellness measurements usually stop short of the brai more PR

NEW ROCHELLE, New York, July 17 -- Iona University issued the following news: * * * Iona University's Dr. Christine Hardigree Named to National Fellowship for Educator-Preparation Leaders Dr. Christine Hardigree, chair of the Education Department at Iona University, has been named an Impact Academy fellow through national non-profit organization Deans for Impact (DFI). Hardigree joins a cohort of leaders chosen for their commitment to strengthening educator preparation and ensuring future teachers are prepared to meet the needs of all studen more PR

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, July 17 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * JMU Arboretum receives Chesapeake Bay Trust grant to advance expansion The expansion will grow the Arboretum from 63 to more than 110 acres - James Madison University's Edith J. Carrier Arboretum has received a $163,410 Storm Smart Chesapeake grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust to support reforestation, habitat restoration and watershed education tied to its ongoing expansion from 63 to more than 110 acres on JMU's East Campus. The grant will fund more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, July 15 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State's Mookerji Innovation Fund hits 50 startups in just over five years * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jul 15, 2026 Nearly $700,000 invested in student ventures has helped attract more than $5 million in follow-on funding A little more than five years ago, Kennesaw State University set out to prove that student entrepreneurs could build real, fundable companies. Today, the University's Robin and Doug Shore Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center  more PR

LONDON, England, July 16 -- Kingston University London issued the following news: * * * Kingston University celebrates four important figures with honorary awards Outstanding achievement, leadership and impact will be celebrated this summer as Kingston University awards honorary doctorates and an honorary fellowship to four distinguished individuals during its graduation ceremonies at the Rose Theatre. The prestigious honours recognise people whose contributions in their respective fields have made a lasting difference to society while ins more PR

LANCASTER, England, July 16 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Lancaster researchers identify 'blind spots' in AI security research Lancaster University researchers have identified gaps in AI security research following a government-commissioned thematic review. The research team were invited by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to review existing global research into AI security and identify blind spots to help guide where research, policy, and investment into AI security is required. The t more PR

SINGAPORE, July 16 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * Limited awareness of AI regulations among developers raises potential concerns for healthcare rollout * A study led by researchers at NTU Singapore's Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine has found that many developers creating artificial intelligence (AI) tools for healthcare have limited familiarity with regulations designed to ensure the trustworthiness of these technologies. 4 out of 10 developers from Singapore, China, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 16 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * A better way to turn 2D designs into 3D models for rapid prototyping * Engineers often use vision-language models to produce new designs, such as for airplane or automobile components. To simulate how those components will perform in realistic situations, they'll use tried-and-true computer-aided design (CAD) software to generate 3D models of those designs, which they can put through virtual crash or durability tests. Researcher more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 16 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU research provides new insights into rare pediatric lung disease * For families of children with rare diseases, the search for answers can be lonely, desperate and frustrating. Such is the case with pulmonary hypertension. Defined as high blood pressure in the lungs, PH forces the heart to work too hard. It has many causes, is incurable and can develop at any age. While it's difficult to calculate the number of cases of pediatric PH, particula more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, July 16 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Nation's Fastest University Supercomputer Opens New Doors for Tarleton State Research * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Tarleton State University researchers, faculty and students now have access to the nation's fastest university supercomputer, courtesy of The Texas A&M System. The A&M System's new VISION supercomputer is the most powerful university supercomputer in the United States, according to the June 2026 TOP500 list, which ranks the 500 most powerful  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 15 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news: * * * Navigating uncertainty in real estate * The USC Gould School of Law 2026 Real Estate Law and Business Forum brought together hundreds of real estate professionals for a full day of expert-driven discussion on the legal, economic and regulatory forces reshaping the industry. The one-day continuing legal education event took place on April 29 at the Jonathan Club in Downtown Los Angeles. The Forum is co-chaired by S more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, July 15 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * New AI system to transform symptom measurement in psychosis research * Development of an AI tool to automatically characterise psychotic symptoms in mental health datasets, speeding up research without placing additional demands on participants, has secured a PS1.2m grant from Wellcome. Through a new Generative AI for anxiety, depression and psychosis funding programme, the SYLFAEN project will use large language models, known as foundation models, to process d more PR

DARTMOUTH, New Hampshire, July 16 -- The Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Nicholas Jacobson Recognized for Foundational Therabot Trial * Geisel professor Nicholas Jacobson, in recognition of leading the first clinical trial of a generative AI therapy chatbot using a platform developed in his lab called Therabot, has been named one of two finalists worldwide for the Chen Institute and Science Prize for AI Accelerated Research. Jacobson, an associate professor of biomedical data science and psychi more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 15 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * No Timeouts: CLAS Student Combines Passions in Summer Sports Internship * Summer break doesn't mean a vacation for Vincenzo Carbone '27 (CLAS). He's chasing his passion for sports in the professional world at the Collegiate Sports Management Group (CSMG) in Stamford, Connecticut. Carbone, a double major in statistical data science and communication, is putting his classroom experience into practice as a media and analytics intern. His work at CS more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, July 15 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Nolan's 'The Odyssey': Why a 2,700-year-old epic is the ultimate guide to resilience in the age of AI * As movie-goers watch Matt Damon fight his way home in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," the biggest question isn't how Nolan pulled off the massive cinematic scale, secured the $250 million budget, or created the mythical monsters-it's why a 2,700-year-old poem still commands this kind of attention. According to Wake Forest University Clas more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, July 17 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * New spinning drone hides in plain sight 'Phantom Twist' harnesses motion blur to nearly vanish in flight * Like a propeller, new drone spins too fast for the human eye to see clearly * It's about 10 times less visually perceptible than a conventional quadcopter * AI designed and optimized the drone, determining ideal placement of each component to make it harder to see - By exploiting the quirks of human vision, Northwestern University engine more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, July 16 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Psych expert weighs in on how to build, maintain friendships as you age * Several years ago, when Lindsay Amper, Ph.D., was in Disney World with her family, she came upon an area that reminded her of a trip she'd taken to the theme park with a middle school friend. Grabbing her phone and snapping a quick photo, she messaged her friend -recalling the memory and saying that they should get together soon. These micro moments of connection, where you reach more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 16 (TNSrep) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * New report calls for urgent action to tackle youth employment: A 'perfect storm' in Birmingham New report sets out coordinated and practical steps to address youth employment challenges in Birmingham. - A major new report, by the City-Region Economic Development Institute (City-REDI) at the University of Birmingham, has set out practical steps to address the 'perfect storm' facing young people in Birmingham and the wider West Midlands lab more PR

NEW YORK, July 16 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Rockefeller's Clinical Scholars: 50 years of training in translational medicine * For half a century, the Clinical Scholars Program at Rockefeller has trained physician-scientists to bridge the worlds of laboratory discovery and patient care. This past semester, alumni of the program returned to campus for a celebratory symposium marking both the program's golden anniversary and the 125th year since the university's founding in 1901. Held in the Carson Family Audit more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Soaking up the sun * Students test one way to combat extreme heat in Philadelphia Undergraduates Nafisa Bangura and Angelica Dadda expanded upon a multidisciplinary research endeavor to evaluate a reflective pavement coating as a tool to mitigate extreme heat. Their work may inform policy efforts to improve urban heat resilience. Solar solutions for farmers in The Gambia For students in Engineers Without Borders at Penn, collaboratin more PR

TOOWOOMBA, Australia, July 16 -- The University of Southern Queensland posted the following news: * * * Spotlighting Our Research: July 2026 * UniSQ researchers are continuing to deliver research with real-world impact, securing major competitive funding, earning national and international recognition, and strengthening partnerships that address some of society's most pressing challenges. As the University enters the second half of 2026, the breadth of research activity reflects growing momentum across disciplines - from agriculture, engi more PR

STANFORD, California, July 16 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * Learning Across Disciplines and Cultures: A Japan-Norway Student Exchange Eikei University of Hiroshima and Oslo Metropolitan University students share perspectives on local sustainability challenges through human-centered problem solving. Mariko Yang-Yoshihara On March 27, 2026, 16 undergraduate students in Japan joined 50 graduate students in Norway for a virtual exchange focused on local sustainability more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 14 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Stevens Robotics Researchers Earn International Honors at ICRA 2026 Ivana Collado Gonzalez and Yewei Huang earned top honors for research helping robots navigate and see underwater - Underwater robotics faces several challenges: communications, navigation, and perception all break down once a robot goes below the surface. Schaefer School of Engineering and Science doctoral students Ivana Collado Gonzalez, a mechanical engineering Ph.D. candidat more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, July 16 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Student leader grows cloud computing community * TUT student and the new AWS Student Builder Group Leader, Bongiwe Mokhati, is helping fellow students build future-ready cloud computing and AI skills. Her leadership is already creating more opportunities for students to gain practical experience, earn industry certifications and connect with the wider technology community. Bongiwe Mokhati Bongiwe Mokhati, a third-year Computer Science (Ext more PR

GUILFORD, England, July 16 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Surrey and King's AI spinout raises PS1.7m to tackle above 50 per cent dental diagnostic error rates * With diagnostic error rates in dental X-ray interpretation exceeding 50 per cent, BeCertain - a UK-born spinout - has raised PS1.7 million to deploy AI technology that gives clinicians a calibrated measure of the system's certainty alongside each finding, rather than make decisions based on conclusions they have to take on trust. * * BeCer more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, July 16 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Tampa Bay Times: GenAI can contribute to suicidal desires. Here's what to do about it * In any given week, more than 1.2 million people engage with ChatGPT about their suicidal thoughts or mental distress. Yet there are few governing regulations or best practices surrounding Generative Artificial Intelligence to guide developers, mental health clinicians and parents through this critical and rapidly shifting landscape. This must change. We are prof more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Can online reviews be trusted? New commentary says it's getting harder For many online shoppers, reviews can help decide whether they click "add to cart" or keep scrolling. A new commentary by Susan Mudambi, professor emeritus of marketing at Temple's Fox School of Business, identifies three types of online reviews that cannot be trusted to provide objective evaluations. "I think online reviews are here to stay," she said. "It's just really up to bo more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, July 16 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * U of T partnership with Cohere sets the stage for responsible AI adoption at scale * The University of Toronto is advancing its commitment to responsible artificial intelligence adoption at scale through an ambitious multi-year partnership with Cohere, a Canadian-founded, Toronto-based global leader in sovereign AI. This collaboration will help U of T meet a defining moment by taking ownership of its AI future. Founded in 2019 by former U of T students more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 15 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Alumnus Helps Others Find Independence Through Technology * A man who thought he would lose his job after gradually losing his vision learned braille at the encouragement of Anindya "Bapin" Bhattacharyya. By the time he completely lost his sight, he was prepared and able to keep working. Bhattacharyya not only taught the man braille, but also how to adapt to his new world. Moments like that have defined Bhattacha more PR

MERCED, California, July 16 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced Co-Hosts Institute that Sharpens Instruction of Reading, Writing * UC Merced has established its identity as a world-class research university that welcomes learners who historically have been left out of higher education. Nearly three-quarters of its undergraduates are first-generation college students. This distinction put the university in welcome company when it co-hosted one of a handful of institutes held nationwide that tra more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 16 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UCLA engineers shrink powerful terahertz systems onto a single semiconductor chip * Key takeaways * Terahertz waves have major potential in high-speed communication, imaging, security screening and sensing, but are still underused due to complex and bulky systems. * UCLA researchers integrated laboratory-sized terahertz systems onto one semiconductor chip, opening the door to compact, scalable devices. * The breakthrough focuse more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, July 17 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Undergrads from colleges across the U.S. come to RIT for summer research RIT hosts four NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) sites for budding researchers - Emily Taylor, a computer science student at Florida State University, was looking for an opportunity to combine their interest in AI research with their passion for learning American Sign Language. Taylor landed in the perfect spot this summer doing a Research Experie more PR

BAYREUTH, Germany, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: * * * How AI Predicts Voting Decisions An international research team involving the University of Bayreuth has, for the first time, analysed the "inner workings" of AI language models when predicting political voting decisions. To do so, the researchers examined six national elections and AI-based election forecasts and developed a new method for making more precise predictions. They presented their findings at one of the world's leading AI c more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 16 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Seven honorary degree recipients for 25/26 summer graduations Distinguished individuals, including an AI pioneer, a photographer, and a University of Birmingham registrar, were among those awarded honorary degrees. - An award-winning icon of black British photography, a national leader in education, an AI pioneer, and one of the country's longest serving university registrars have received honorary degrees from the University of Birmingham at the  more PR

MANCHESTER, England, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Manchester air quality data helps reveal growing health and energy risks from Saharan dust Data collected at The University of Manchester's Air Quality Supersite has contributed to a major international study showing that increasing amounts of desert dust from North Africa are reaching Europe, with implications for public health and solar energy generation. The study, published in Nature and led by the Paul Scherrer Institute in Sw more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, July 16 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * When AI does the homework, are students still learning? The latest UTS Curiosities Live event brought together Professor Leslie Loble AM and Eddie Woo to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping classrooms and what it will take to keep genuine learning at the centre. Key takeaways * AI provides a short-term performance boost, but overusing it creates a "false sense of mastery" that erodes a student's ability to retain knowledge. * Tr more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 15 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Advances Humanoid Robotics, Robot Learning and 3D Manipulation at RSS 2026 * USC researchers will present three papers at the 2026 Robotics: Science and Systems (RSS) conference, with research spanning robotic foundation models, humanoid loco-manipulation, robotic reward models and robot manipulation learning. Held July 13-17 in Sydney, Australia, RSS 2026 is one of the world's largest robotics confe more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 16 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Professor Receives Decision Analysis' Highest Honor * The hardest decisions rarely come with clear answers. Whether weighing competing priorities, managing risk or choosing among imperfect options, people often must make decisions without having all the information they would like. For more than three decades, Ali Abbas has devoted his career to improving how those decisions are made. That work has e more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, July 16 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD's Emily Quinn Gives Insight into Marketing Education at USD - Sioux Falls, Beacom School of Business * When Emily Quinn first came to the University of South Dakota, she had just discovered her passion for higher education. A veteran of the marketing and business industries, Quinn spent 15 years in Sioux Falls, Minneapolis and Santa Monica before becoming a Coyote. In 2016, she accepted a role with USD as an adjunct professor at USD -  more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, July 16 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Euros3.5 million NWO grant to upgrade the Netherlands Proteomics Centre Integration of AI-based methodology The Dutch Research Council NWO has awarded a Euros3.5 million 'Large-scale Research Infrastructure (LSRI) - Upgrade 2025' grant to the Netherlands Proteomics Centre (NPC) of Utrecht University. The funding will be used to upgrade the proteomics infrastructure, support operations, and integrate AI-based methodology, ensuring continued breakthroughs more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, July 16 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * New AI Lab to improve the efficiency of clinical operations Utrecht University and UMC Utrecht have launched a new AI Lab. The AI Lab for Clinical Operations will bring together researchers from both organisations to improve operational processes in healthcare by making smarter use of data and enabling better decisions about the deployment of scarce resources and capacity. The AI Lab for Clinical Operations will focus not only on developing AI models bu more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, July 15 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news: * * * Want to get published in a top-tier journal? Where you're from matters * Scientists from prestigious universities are more than three times more likely to have their research published in top-tier scientific journals than authors from lesser known schools are. Meanwhile, authors based in China and those studying politics, economics, gender or other social issues face a significant disadvantage. These are a few takeaways from a sweeping more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 15 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * Why Australia's new office marks a turning point for AI governance * The Federal Government has announced a new Office of AI within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, alongside plans for a national artificial intelligence framework. An RMIT expert says this stronger oversight of the rapidly evolving technology is a welcome step. Lisa Given, Distinguished Professor of Information Sciences: "As t more PR