ITHACA, New York, Aug. 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * A better pill to swallow: Nanofiber film delivers ultrafast pain relief * Children and seniors who have difficulty chewing and swallowing conventional tablets may have an easier way to find pain relief. Cornell researchers have developed an ultrafast-dissolving nanofiber film that can deliver a cocktail of three drugs so quickly and effectively, 90% of the formulation is released in less than two seconds. The findings were reported July 21 in the International more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on Aug. 17, 2026, by Alexander Motyl, professor of political science at Rutgers University-Newark: * * * Russia's Nuclear Weapons: Sanctified by God? The Russian Orthodox Church is an outlier among religious groups in its embrace of, and enthusiasm for, weapons of mass destruction. - August is a month of recollection. For it was then, in 1945, that the United States changed humanity forever by dropping atom bombs on Hiroshima (August 6) and Nagas more PR

ARGONNE, Illinois, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Scientists develop innovative hybrid material for hydrogen peroxide production An Argonne-led research team uses a technology called nanoarchitectonics to convert sunlight, air and water into the valuable chemical Researchers have developed a system based on layered nanosheets about 200 nanometers thick -- approximately 500 times thinner than a human hair. - A research team led by the U.S. Department of more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 17 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * How insects could help detect PFAS contamination * Researchers at Michigan State University have discovered that neurons in a locust's brain can distinguish among multiple PFAS compounds, including PFOS, one of the world's most common "forever chemicals," at environmentally relevant concentrations. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are used in products ranging from nonstick cookware and waterproof fabrics to firefighting foams. Becaus more PR

NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Aug. 18 -- Iona University issued the following news: * * * Iona University Welcomes Joseph A. Armentano '88MBA to Board of Trustees Bronxville, N.Y. - Continuing to build on the momentum, Iona University today announced the appointment of Joseph A. Armentano '88MBA, chief executive officer of Paraco Gas, to its Board of Trustees. "We are grateful for Joe's willingness to serve Iona in this important capacity," said Iona President Seamus Carey, Ph.D. "His professional experience and dedication to the Iona mission wil more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news: * * * NCFR Journals Publish New Articles 13 Early-View Articles Published Aug. 9-15 - Stay up to date on the newest 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: JMF August 2026 issue (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/17413737/2026/88/4): Includes art more PR

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Student Research at Swarthmore: 20 Summer Experiences Across the Disciplines * From labs on campus to organizations overseas, Swarthmore students spent the summer immersing themselves in hands-on research and internships that stretched their learning far beyond the classroom. More than 300 students pursued projects across disciplines and locations -collaborating with faculty, alumni, and outside experts, or in some cases, working independently. The thro more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, Aug. 17 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * Three-Year Bachelor's Degrees: Why Higher Education Should Shorten the Path, Not the Purpose * By President Steven M. Corey, Ph.D. This essay responds to a recent Wall Street Journal opinion column that argued American colleges should replace the traditional 120-credit bachelor's degree with a 90-credit degree completed in three years. Key Takeaway: A shorter path to a bachelor's degree can reduce cost and expand opportunity. It should not diminish what more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 17 -- Southern Methodist University posted the following news: * * * What happens when teachers help build educational games? Breakthroughs * Given the chance to help design an educational video game, teachers do not spend much time talking about gameplay. They talk about students. A study by researchers at SMU, published in the journal Technology, Knowledge and Learning, examined what happens when middle school educators are brought into the design process for video games. The research found that 82% of teachers' desi more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 18 (TNSjou) -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * The August issue of JWM is now available The featured article explores the role of domestic dogs in bear conflicts across North America - The Journal of Wildlife Management is a benefit of membership in The Wildlife Society. Published eight times annually, it is one of the world's leading scientific journals covering wildlife science, management and conservation, focusing on aspects of wildlife that can assis more PR