LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Aug. 19 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * "Getting the story straight" - International team of volcanologists publishes common misconceptions and facts about volcanoes * The newly published paper groups these misconceptions into six themes: seismology, volcanoes and climate, volcanic systems and structures, volcanic hazards, timescales, and photographs and footage. Commonly misunderstood subjects include attention-grabbing terms such as "Pacific Ring of Fire", "supervolcanoes", and  more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, Aug. 19 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * 220,000 euros for new microscopy research in Wurzburg * Discovering new drugs in medicine requires analyzing samples exposed to different treatments - huge quantities of them. To discover just one active substance, this number can run into the tens of thousands. In one widely used approach, bacteria, cells or tissues are placed on plates containing nearly hundred or more than thousand wells, each containing a different substance, and examined.  more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, Aug. 19 -- The University of Plymouth posted the following news: * * * Are subsea oil and gas pipelines a previously unrecognised source of ocean microplastics? * Decommissioning pipelines used by the oil and gas industry could result in substantial quantities of microplastics being released into the UK's marine environment annually, a new study has suggested. Conducted by scientists at the University of Plymouth, the research examined the degradation of plastics in subsea oil and gas pipelines and umbilicals (including  more PR

CALLAGHAN, Australia, Aug. 19 -- The University of Newcastle posted the following news: * * * BHP sustainable steelmaking program wins national AFR Higher Education Award * National recognition for a partnership driving the future of sustainable steelmaking. A longstanding partnership between the University of Newcastle's Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER) and BHP has been recognised with a win last night at the prestigious Australian Financial Review Higher Education Awards. The UniSuper Think Great Award celebrates work that reac more PR

PERTH, Australia, Aug. 19 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * Burmese human rights activist appointed as Honorary Research Fellow * Murdoch University has appointed surgeon, human rights activist and former prisoner of conscience Dr Ma Thida as an Honorary Research Fellow of the Indo-Pacific Research Centre. Dr Thida is recognised as one of Myanmar's leading intellectuals - a large body of her work reflects on the country's political situation through a lens of human rights. After finishing her medical degree, Dr Thida more PR

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Aug. 19 -- The Cape Peninsula University of Technology issued the following news: * * * CPUT promotes awareness in STEM fields Recently, the Student STEM Club, alongside the Fundani Centre for Higher Education Development and the Community Engagement Student Academy (CESA) Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Units, proudly welcomed students from two neighbouring schools for an inspiring CPUT STEM School Exposition and STEM Student Competition at Bellville Campus. Held under the theme: "Science, Technology and Inno more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 19 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * New centre from Imperial and Smith+Nephew will accelerate innovation in surgical robotics By David Silverman Marking a new approach to innovation in surgical robotics, a new centre will bring advances under development by a leading surgical robotics research group to patients more quickly. Imperial College London and the global medical technology company Smith+Nephew have launched the five-year partnership to deliver advances in robotic surgery for musculo more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * Health visitor support helps postnatal mothers stay smoke-free Women who receive health visitor support alongside smoking relapse prevention advice are more likely to remain smoke-free after childbirth, according to a study published today in the BMJ. By Lisa Jones (Press and Research Communications Manager), +44 (0) 7909 523 089, ljones@citystgeorges.ac.uk The team from City St George's and University of East Anglia (UEA) tested 'Bab more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * More is different when AI agents work together, study suggests As AI agents begin to operate in populations rather than one at a time, new research suggests that the number of them changes what they collectively decide - amplifying a bias, inventing one from nothing, or flipping a group into the opposite of what each agent would choose alone. By Dr Shamim Quadir (Senior Communications Officer), +44 (0)20 7040 8782, shamim.quadir@cityst more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 19 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Climate change is redrawing Africa's infectious disease map * Rising temperatures, floods and changing ecosystems are shifting where and how diseases spread. Africa faces a growing threat from infectious diseases as rising temperatures, floods and changing ecosystems create new opportunities for infections to spread. This is according to Professor Helen Rees, Executive Director of the Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits more PR

HOKKAIDO, Japan, Aug. 19 -- Hokkaido University posted the following news release: * * * First 24 hours after viral infection are critical * Researchers have identified an early immune "checkpoint" that could help explain why the same virus can affect people so differently. Age, genetics and lifestyle are known to influence how people respond to viral infections. Scientists also know that differences in immune responses play an important role, but exactly how these factors shape the course of an infection has remained unclear. Now, new res more PR

JUJA, Kenya, Aug. 19 -- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology issued the following news: * * * From Nyandarua Farms to Tokyo, JKUAT Student Showcases Research for Community Welfare For potato farmers in Nyandarua, research is becoming more than a source of information. It is opening access to practical tools and knowledge to improve farming practices. This community-focused work by JKUAT Master of Science in Horticulture student Anne Muthui has now reached an international audience, after she presented the findings at the 25 more PR

HONG KONG, Aug. 19 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Researchers Reveal Hidden Climate Threat: PM2.5 Pollution Undermines Plant Water-Use Efficiency and Carbon Uptake * Researchers of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have discovered that fine particulate pollution (PM2.5) significantly impairs the ability of plants to efficiently use water and absorb carbon dioxide. The findings reveal that PM2.5 pollution weakens the vital carbon-water coupling of vegetation, high more PR

HONG KONG, Aug. 18 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKUMed reveals rising global infertility burden during advanced maternal age, advocates for early fertility planning and assessment * A research team from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has revealed that the number of women aged 35 to 49 worldwide affected by infertility is expected to rise from 53.6 million in 2023 to 79.64 million in 2036, repr more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 19 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * World's first trial to test if flightpath changes could cut aviation's climate impact By Eleanor Barrand, Meg Orpwood-Russell, Sigourney Luz, Simon Levey Imperial researchers will help evaluate a major North Atlantic trial investigating whether small, AI-guided flightpath adjustments can reduce global warming from aeroplane contrails. The white wispy trails that sometimes form behind planes, known as contrails, are an increasingly important focus for clima more PR

SINGAPORE, Aug. 19 -- INSEAD Asia Campus issued the following news release: * * * Blue Ocean Strategy marks 20th anniversary with enhanced edition featuring NVIDIA, Taylor Swift Global strategy bestseller returns with new cases and fresh insights for today's business landscape - Twenty years after it changed the way organisations think about competition and growth, Blue Ocean Strategy, by INSEAD Professors W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne, returns in an enhanced edition that brings its pioneering framework into the age of AI. First publi more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Aug. 19 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * De-stress and expand your brain at NeuroSTEM James Cook University is set to welcome high school students onto its Townsville campus this October to learn from experienced and knowledgeable brain-science experts and participate in engaging hands-on workshops. The free one-day NeuroSTEM program for high-school STEM students runs on the 17th of October on the JCU Beguma-Bada campus in Douglas, Townsville. With spaces limited to one hundred year  more PR

JUJA, Kenya, Aug. 19 -- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology issued the following news: * * * China, Africa Strengthen Biodiversity Research and Conservation A new push to strengthen Africa's capacity to research, protect and sustainably utilize its rich biodiversity brought together scientists, policymakers, conservationists and agricultural experts from China and across Africa at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). The gathering at the Sino-Africa Joint Research Centre (SAJOREC) brought togeth more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 19 -- King's College London issued the following news: * * * Public perceptions of crime at odds with reality, study finds Britons consistently overestimate how dangerous the county really is - Most crime in England and Wales is falling - but the public think it's rising. In fact, they are wrong about crime on nearly every measure: from how many people fall victim, to the ethnicity and nationality of offenders, and whether police numbers have increased or decreased, according to a major new study from the Policy Insti more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Aug. 19 -- KTH Royal Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * KTH assists the police with DNA analysis of dog hair A new DNA technique could prove decisive in the trial for the murder of the rapper Gaboro. The police have enlisted KTH professor Peter Savolainen to analyse dog hair found on a pair of abandoned shoes. "As a doctoral student, I carried out the very first analysis of DNA from dog hair and conducted analyses in several criminal cases. So, I'm known within the police for being able to carry out  more PR

LANCASTER, England, Aug. 19 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Harnessing the power of quantum AI Lancaster University researchers are spearheading a major new European research initiative that aims to redefine how artificial intelligence can harness the power of quantum computing. Quantum AI combines emerging quantum computing technologies with artificial intelligence to explore new ways of solving complex problems. Unlike today's mainstream AI systems, such as large language models (LLMs), which rely on classical co more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 19 -- The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine issued the following news: * * * Rapid reaction: UK declares national outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis LSHTM experts discuss the potential source of the Salmonella outbreak in the UK and measures you can take to protect yourself - On 18 August 2026 the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) declared a national outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis in the UK. 207 cases have been confirmed between 11 August 2025 and 1 August 2026, with the majority reported in 2026. Of more PR

PALMERSTON NORTH, New Zealand, Aug. 19 -- Massey University issued the following news release: * * * New research calls for a broader understanding of kai in nutrition and dietetic care in Aotearoa Kai is far more than a source of nutrients for Maori, it is a way of connecting to culture, whanau, whenua and wellbeing. Recognising this could transform the way nutrition and healthcare are understood and delivered in Aotearoa New Zealand. - New research led by Te Kunenga ki Purehuroa Massey University researcher Dr Nikki Renall has found that more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- Monash University issued the following news: * * * Monash study reveals snake bodies are more than long tubes, they have distinct vertebral regions Snakes have always been perceived as a long body with a head attached. Now new research from Monash University has revealed that they are more complex creatures, having some of the most intricate spines in the reptile class. Led by PhD candidate, Ammresh, from Monash University's School of Biological Sciences, the study, published in the Journal of Morph more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 19 -- Monash University issued the following news: * * * Monash University and Vietnam's Becamex Group sign MoU to advance science, technology and innovation Monash University has signed an MoU with Vietnam's Becamex Group, establishing a strategic partnership to support the development of world-leading science, technology and innovation initiatives in Vietnam. The agreement lays the foundation for long-term collaboration in research, innovation, education and industry engagement, bringing together Monash's intern more PR

BATHURST, Australia, Aug. 19 -- The Charles Sturt University posted the following news: * * * Mums change, dads stay the same: how gender roles influence 'risky' outdoor recreation * Research investigating the role of gender in attitudes towards outdoor recreation for children has revealed some different approaches between mothers and fathers. * Charles Sturt University research investigates the difference between how mothers and fathers engage in outdoor recreation with children * The international survey of more than 5,000 people show more PR

PERTH, Australia, Aug. 19 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * What's the appeal of Medieval festivals? * In an increasingly complex world, the medieval age offers an appealing vision of community, purpose, and simplicity, a Murdoch University historian said. Since 1995, the small town of Balingup in Western Australia's South West has attracted passionate artisans, performers, and medieval enthusiasts for the annual Balingup Medieval Carnival. What once was a small community event has now evolved into the town's biggest more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Aug. 19 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Project will explore how technology and culture work together Newcastle University will lead a cross-European project to explore how Extended Reality and Artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming how people experience and share culture in Europe today. An interdisciplinary research approach The pound sterling3m Living Cultural Labs: Empowering Communities Through Intercultural Encounters in Virtual Worlds (LIL-ECHOES) project will be led by  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 19 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Nottingham graduate sets three rowing world records * Nottingham graduate Grace Church is now a Guinness World Record holder after circumnavigating the coast of Great Britain by rowing boat! The 22-year-old and her five crewmates in the 'Nautilus' took part in the GB Row Challenge, the self-proclaimed "World's Toughest Rowing Race", which took place in June and July, setting no less than three individual records. The challenge saw two cre more PR

BATH, England, Aug. 19 -- Bath Spa University posted the following news: * * * Press Start 2 Brings Together Experts to Discuss Games, Law and Technology * BSU welcomed academics, game developers, policymakers, legal professionals, researchers and students for Press Start 2: Embracing the Absurd, a conference exploring the relationship between video games, law and emerging technologies. Hosted by our Business School, in collaboration with University of Glasgow's CREATe and with support from Lewis Silkin. The event brought together delegate more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 19 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Quantum first puts Queensland industry on front foot * Australia's first open access quantum testbed is positioning Queensland as a leader in developing quantum technologies, capability and businesses, while giving industry access to world-class infrastructure. The $10.8 million facility at The University of Queensland removes a hardware roadblock facing industry, technology startups and researchers. UQ project lead Professor Arkady Fedorov said  more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Introduction of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone linked to improved lung growth in children A landmark study of more than 3,400 children, led by Queen Mary University of London, has found that air quality improvements following the introduction of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) are strongly associated with accelerated lung growth in children. - The findings suggest that improvements in air quality helped restore lung growth previo more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 19 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * When ideas travel, research blossoms Dr Matthieu Burnay, Reader in Global Law, is Dean for International in Queen Mary University of London's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. His research focuses on comparative international law, global governance, and Chinese law. Here, he explores why international collaboration is one of the most effective ways of conducting research that addresses the world's most pressing challenges. The defining cha more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Aug. 19 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * When speaking is no longer natural * For people with aphasia who continue to have difficulty speaking in sentences, SimpTell offers a solution: after suffering brain injury, they can once again quickly make something clear. Not in full sentences as before, but still: communication becomes somewhat more natural again. Through a collaboration between science and industry, SimpTell provides people with aphasia and speech and language therapists with more  more PR

SOGOD, Philippines, Aug. 19 -- Southern Leyte State University issued the following news: * * * Research Office Trains SLSU Personnel on Intellectual Property and Patent Search To strengthen institutional intellectual property protection, the Research, Innovation, and Publication Services Office, through its innovation arm, hosts a three-day virtual Capacity Development program on August 11-13, 2026. The program targets new researchers and research associates hired under the Revised Organization and Staffing Standards (ROSS) Phase II to exp more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Aug. 18 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * Right-leaning Canadians are losing trust in Canada's electoral process, study finds * Right-leaning Canadians' trust in the bodies that manage Canadian elections has declined significantly since 2019, a McGill-led research team has found. Their research draws on data collected between 2008 to 2021 by the Canadian Election Study (with about 72,000 respondents), as well as information gathered by the Media Ecosystem Observatory after the 2021 Canadian fed more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Aug. 19 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Scientists uncover the evolutionary process behind live birth in lizards * Scientists studying one of nature's greatest reproductive innovations have discovered how some lizards evolved from laying eggs to giving birth to live young. The new research is the first to reveal the evolutionary process behind this important biological change and offers a unique insight into how other species - including mammals - may have evolved to give birth to live young more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 18 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * U of T researchers identify immune defect that may set Crohn's disease in motion * Crohn's disease, a condition characterized by widespread inflammation in the gut, may arise from a weakened immune response, according to new research from the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine. For the study, researchers led by Dana Philpott, a professor of immunology and laboratory medicine and pathobiology, tracked the activity of immune cells called  more PR

PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia, Aug. 18 -- The University of Northern British Columbia posted the following news release: * * * UNBC launches new PhD program in Engineering * The new doctoral program builds upon the success of UNBC's Master of Applied Science in Engineering and enables students to pursue advanced research without leaving northern British Columbia. The research-intensive doctoral degree combines advanced coursework with original research leading to a dissertation. Prince George, B.C. - The University of Northern British  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 19 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * University of Birmingham students recognised in international sustainability awards Students from the University of Birmingham are recognised internationally for innovative approach to major sustainability challenge. - University of Birmingham students have scooped a top international award for their innovative project creating eco-friendly mailers from potatoes. The students received international recognition through the 2026 U21 RISE (Real Impa more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Interacting with customer service AI can make people act more like robots, research suggests New research argues that interacting with robots displaying human-like behaviours can cause people to adopt robot-like traits or 'robotoid humanness.' - As AI continues to develop at a rapid pace, social robots powered by AI are becoming more commonplace in customer service settings such as retail, hospitality, tourism, and healthcare. But as thes more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Risk of pregnancy complications increases for women with multiple long-term health conditions Study of 2.2m healthcare records highlights need for joined up maternal health support from first appointment. - Women who have two or more existing conditions face a higher risk of developing pregnancy-related complications according to a new study that demonstrates the clear need for a holistic approach to managing perinatal health of mothers a more PR

BONN, Germany, Aug. 19 -- The University of Bonn issued the following news: * * * University of Bonn Retains Top Spots in 2026 Shanghai Ranking 4th in Germany, 11th in the EU and 69th in the world - The University of Bonn remains among the universities with the strongest track records for research in Europe in 2026, retaining 4th spot in Germany and 11th in the EU in the recently published Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), better known as the Shanghai Ranking. Germany's most successful University of Excellence also took 69th p more PR

BONN, Germany, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Bonn issued the following news: * * * Central Hub for Heart Repair Discovered Bonn study: Heart muscle interaction enables cardiac regeneration in the neonatal heart - Researchers at the University Hospital of Bonn (UKB) and the University of Bonn have identified a previously unknown signaling pathway in the immune system that helps newborn heart cells survive and regenerate after injury. The findings could open new avenues for future therapies aimed at repairing damaged adult hearts aft more PR

DUNDEE, Scotland, Aug. 19 -- The University of Dundee issued the following news release: * * * Dundee climate projects win support Two University of Dundee projects are among the 14 initiatives from Scotland's universities to have received funding to address some of the country's most pressing environmental challenges. The projects have received seed funding from Scotland beyond Net Zero (SBNZ), a national initiative that brings researchers from Scottish universities together with policymakers, public bodies and communities. The initiativ more PR

NORWICH, England, Aug. 19 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * UEA academic serves as historical consultant for new BBC Radio 4 series A leading University of East Anglia (UEA) historian has contributed expert analysis to a major new BBC Radio 4 series presented by broadcaster David Dimbleby. Prof David Milne, from UEA's School of History and Art History, served as the historical consultant for BBC's The History Podcast and features as an interviewee. 'Invisible Hands: The American Century' explores how the v more PR

LEEDS, England, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Leeds issued the following news: * * * Muscle-boosting molecule released during exercise Scientists have found that a key molecule released during exercise strengthens muscles, improves exercise performance and could be a therapeutic treatment for muscle damage caused by type 2 diabetes. Research has revealed that the molecule L-B-aminoisobutyric acid (L-BAIBA) is required for muscle to adapt to exercise, making it stronger and protecting against damage and weakness. The study, which is more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * The secret to better solar cells? Think like a baker Neil Martin UNSW Sydney researchers have uncovered a new way to improve a promising next-generation solar cell material by making sure its ingredients stay evenly mixed while it's being made. UNSW engineers have harnessed the fundamental skills of bakers to ensure next-generation environmentally friendly solar-cell materials form with fewer tiny defects. The discovery allows the cel more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 19 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Funding for next-generation satellite communication * Experts from the University of Nottingham are part of a project that has been awarded funding to help develop ultra-fast satellite communications technology, delivering the first satellites in a planned network designed to relay data between satellites and the ground much more quickly. The STARS project is led by Exobotics Ltd and is being delivered in partnership with the University of more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Stair climbing enhances brain health - research We all know taking the stairs is good for our physical health, but it turns out it can benefit our brain, too. Published in the Journal of Cognitive Enhancement, a University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka-led study found six one-minute bouts of stair climbing improved people's cognitive health. Lead author Professor Liana Machado, of the Department of Psychology, says many people striv more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 19 -- The University of Sydney issued the following news: * * * A new voice for cancer screening: tackling inequality with AI How Sydney and Glasgow researchers are using AI to bring advances in bowel cancer screening to people with intellectual disabilities. - Bowel cancers are the fifth-most common form of cancer in Australia and are responsible for 10 percent of all deaths for cancer. But among Australians living with an intellectual disability, that mortality rate is more than twice as high. Researchers from the more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Sydney issued the following news: * * * How healthy are our coral reefs? Researchers have built a tool to help find out Researchers use over 30 years of data to build new framework to assess reef health. - Researchers at the University of Sydney have harnessed over 30 years of data to build a new method to help more accurately measure the impact of climate change-induced events on the Great Barrier Reef. Their framework quantifies reef degradation over time and provides other resea more PR

HOBART, Australia, Aug. 19 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Managing climate risk is key to driving down insurance premiums A new report into the causes of rising insurance premiums highlights the importance of working collaboratively to manage climate risks to drive down premiums, while also suggesting changes to the way insurance policies are taxed to improve fairness and affordability for consumers. The report by the Tasmanian Policy Exchange at the University of Tasmania outlines how rising risks  more PR

HOBART, Australia, Aug. 19 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Twenty-five years of Tasmanian law reform The Tasmania Law Reform Institute is celebrating 25 years with a familiar message: we're here to support the Tasmanian community. From a charter of human rights to the more humane questioning of witnesses, same-sex couples' rights to the current examination of Tasmania's coronial system, the Institute's efforts have centred on supporting the community work through its problems together. Director Professor Jere more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * When home is no longer safe for older women Unpaid care work and financial inequality are leaving older women exposed to housing insecurity as the climate changes. Key takeaways * Climate change is making housing insecurity more dangerous for older women. * Older women's housing insecurity is often hidden and undercounted. * The crisis is linked to lifelong inequality in care work and income. - Climate change is making Australia' more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, Aug. 19 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Hydrogen spin-out Hysata a national finalist for research commercialisation Wollongong hydrogen company recognised among Australia's leading examples of research translated into commercial impact - University of Wollongong (UOW) spin-out company Hysata has been named a finalist in the Research Commercialisation category at the 2026 Australian Financial Review Higher Education Awards, recognising its journey from a UOW laboratory breakthr more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 19 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * UQ wins research commercialisation award at the AFR Higher Education Awards * The University of Queensland has 1 winner and 2 finalists in the Australian Financial Review's Higher Education Awards 2026, claiming the top spot for research commercialisation. These awards recognise individuals and projects from the university sector who are at the forefront of creating impactful change for Australians by driving innovative research, economic growth  more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Brewing sustainability in Yemeni coffee When we think of Yemen, we often think of its ancient history or, more recently, the devastating humanitarian crisis. But on the steep terraces of its western highlands, a different story is brewing. Amid Yemen's challenges, a study by Utrecht University shows that specialty coffee cultivation has significant potential for positive impacts on thousands of smallholder farmers. With the help of trade models  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 19 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * UTS researchers gain access to crucial deliberations on deep-sea mining UTS is the first Australian university to be granted accredited observer status with the International Seabed Authority. As competition between the United States and China intensifies over critical minerals, pressure is mounting to begin exploitation of deep-sea minerals before a code to regulate mining of the seabed in areas beyond national jurisdiction is agreed to. The more PR

YORK, England, Aug. 19 -- York St John University posted the following news: * * * Weight loss drug users turn to social media over doctors for advice, new study finds * Researchers from the UK and Canada have found that users of GLP-1 medications - weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro that help regulate appetite and blood sugar levels - often rely on social media, online forums, friends and family for information about the drugs. Almost half (48%) of participants said social media was a source of information, while health more PR