TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 25 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * 'Driven, capable, curious and kind': Meet 5 incoming U of T students * Thousands of students will arrive at the University of Toronto's three campuses in the coming weeks, bringing with them a mix of anticipation, excitement and ambition. From across Canada and around the world, these curious, creative thinkers and future leaders each took unique journeys to get here and will now chart their own educational paths through university and beyond. U of T  more PR

LONDON, Canada, Aug. 26 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * 'Game on' for AdaptAbilty network, co-founded by Western researchers Platform builds connection and community through sport and exercise for people with disabilities By Debora (Flaherty) Van Brenk, St. Joseph's Health Care London Communications When her feet hit the water for her first coached swim, eight-year-old Hannah Burns thought, "this must be what flying feels like." "Swimming to me means freedom. No special equipment, no barriers. Just me and the water  more PR

HIGH WYCOMBE, England, Aug. 26 -- Buckinghamshire New University posted the following news: * * * 'No maternity leave, no pensions and yet we risk our lives' - professional circus artist returns to university at 45 to investigate women under the Big Top * A professional circus artist who grew up in a working-class family in Essex, surrounded by literature, art and storytelling, has returned to university, aged 45, to explore the physical realities and financial insecurity facing women in the circus industry. Rebecca Plume, from Wooburn Gr more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, Aug. 26 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat posted the following news release: * * * A Swiss Army knife for cells * #Researchers at FAU combine chemistry and cell biology into an innovative tool for biomedical research A key that only fits the lock when exposed to light - and even has additional tools at its disposal: Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU) involved in an interdisciplinary chemical-biological study have developed a versatile inhibitor. The molecular Swiss Army knife can b more PR

BATHURST, Australia, Aug. 26 -- The Charles Sturt University posted the following news: * * * AI eye-in-the-sky monitoring of crops and livestock provides real-time insights and advice * Charles Sturt team develops AI-technology to help monitor crop distress, weeds, pests and irrigation to provide real-time insights and advice. * Charles Sturt researchers develop AI-powered drone technology, called SkyEye, for crop monitoring * The technology will help monitor crop distress, weeds, pests and irrigation risks to improve productivity and  more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Aug. 25 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Artists honoured at Three Counties Open Art Exhibition Awards during 30th anniversary celebrations * Artists from across Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire have been recognised for their exceptional talent and creativity at the Three Counties Open Art Exhibition Awards, held as part of the exhibition's 30th anniversary celebrations. The awards were presented at a special ceremony at Fenton Town Hall, bringing together artists, partners, supporters and  more PR

ACCRA, Ghana, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- Ashesi University issued the following news: * * * Beyond the code: Can AI Tell If Students Really Understand? As generative artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a common tool for writing code, computer science educators face a growing challenge: how can they tell whether students truly understand the concepts behind their solutions, rather than simply producing the correct answer with the help of AI? Researchers from St. Olaf College and the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with Ashesi Univ more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 26 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * ACU strengthens ties with partners in Indonesia Australian Catholic University (ACU) has signed an historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs (MORA) that further deepens engagement with Indonesia on human flourishing. Key points * ACU has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs (MORA) * The agreement will create exciting new opportunities for collabor more PR

GUILFORD, England, Aug. 26 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Benefits of bird song reduced due to traffic noise * Traffic noise disrupts recognised benefits of bird song and other sounds from nature, a new study from the University of Surrey reports. Credit: Andyworks via GETTY During this study, Surrey researchers investigated the acoustic characteristics of natural soundscapes containing birds on psychological wellbeing and whether these wellbeing benefits would be impacted by traffic noise. Natura more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 26 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Book launch: Greatness Undeniable - The Story of the Fish-Girl Who Became DVC * Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Engagement, Dr Vathiswa Papu-Zamxaka has penned an intriguing memoir, not just as a personal narrative, but as a vehicle to raise funds for students whose dreams are hindered by financial barriers. The book titled Greatness Undeniable: The Story of the Fish-girl who Became DVC: A Journey of Faith, Resilience, a more PR

QUEENSLAND, Australia, Aug. 26 -- Central Queensland University issued the following news: * * * Ditch dingo myths, or risk extinction: New book spotlights Aussie apex predator By Mary Bolling For decades in Australia, dingo research was shaped by one question: how can we kill them more effectively? Now, CQUniversity animal behaviour researcher Dr Bradley Smith has brought together emerging research, genetic science, cultural knowledge and the long history of human-dingo relations for a comprehensive new book examining Australia's largest  more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Aug. 26 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Centre for Public Policy appoints John-Paul Marks as Honorary Professor * The University of Glasgow's Centre for Public Policy has appointed John-Paul (JP) Marks CB, Permanent Secretary and Chief Executive of HMRC, and former Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government, as Honorary Professor. He joins a growing team of public service leaders working with the Centre for Public Policy team to deliver on its mission to connect evidence to practice. He more PR

MACAU, China, Aug. 26 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * Chief executive meets with members of UM University Council's Standing Committee * Sam Hou Fai, chief executive of the Macao SAR, met with members of the Standing Committee of the newly appointed University Council of the University of Macau (UM) at the Government Headquarters today (26 August). During the meeting, he expressed hope that UM will fully leverage its role and strengths to support Macao's integration into and contribution to national development,  more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Aug. 26 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Consuming my bodyweight in videos * Millions of people watch social media stars consume enormous amounts of food online, but new research suggests these viral eating videos could be contributing to how viewers think about their bodies and their relationship with food. A study of 446 young adults from Australia and China found that people who often watched eating videos are more likely to experience body image concerns, strong food cravings and symptoms more PR

LEICESTER, England, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * DMU scientists uncover the hidden chemistry of copper in human saliva Scientists at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) have uncovered new details about the way copper behaves in human saliva - findings which could help improve our understanding of how this essential metal is absorbed and perceived, and how it can become toxic at excessive levels. Copper is an essential trace element needed by the human body for a range of processes, including more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Aug. 26 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Doctoral defence of Martha Balerina, MA, 4.9.2026: A new dialogue model supports shared thinking and conflict resolution in workplace communities * The doctoral dissertation in the field of Education will be examined at the Philosophical Faculty at Joensuu Campus. What is the topic of your doctoral research? Why is it important to study the topic? My doctoral research examines the applicability of the ELLE dialogue model to the development of co more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Aug. 26 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Doctoral defence of Nicola Sharman, L.L.M. 16.9.2026: International law increasingly supports meaningful and equitable civil society participation in international climate governance - ambiguities, political conditions and weak accountability mechanisms c * The doctoral dissertation in the field of Environmental Law will be examined at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies at Joensuu Campus. #What is the topic of your doctoral resea more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Aug. 26 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Doctoral defence of Suhao Peng, MSc, 4.9.2026: Education export is not about transferring ready-made models - Finnish pedagogy is adapted to local contexts in China * The doctoral dissertation in the field of Education will be examined at the Philosophical Faculty. What is the topic of your doctoral research? Why is it important to study the topic? My doctoral research examines Finnish education export programmes designed for Chinese in-service  more PR

DUNDALK, Ireland, Aug. 26 -- Dundalk Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * DkIT researchers share AI research at leading international conferences Researchers from the Regulated Software Research Centre at DkIT were recently invited to present their latest research at the 22nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations (AIAI) in Crete, Greece. Four papers were presented by the team at DkIT. These included; TwAIChain: A Blockchain-IPFS Architecture for Trustworthy Artificial Intelligen more PR

HAIFA, Israel, Aug. 26 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * First Experimental Evidence Shows Strong Stellar Magnetic Fields Suppress Coronal Mass Ejections * An international team of astrophysicists and plasma physicists has provided the first experimental evidence that strong magnetic fields surrounding active stars can completely suppress coronal mass ejections (CMEs), helping to explain one of the longstanding mysteries of stellar astronomy: why CMEs are rarely observed on stars other than th more PR

COVENTRY, England, Aug. 26 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following news: * * * From boardroom to thought leadership: The prolific journey of a WBS alum * When Warwick Business School alum Elena V. Amber joins a video call from Cyprus this summer, there is little about her appearance that suggests a former corporate executive who rose to senior leadership roles across multiple markets. Dressed in black, wearing no jewellery and sitting in a plain, uncluttered room, she presents an image of deliberate simplicity. Thi more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 26 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * From Queen Mary research to the big screen: De Gaulle biopic becomes a hit in France A major two-part biopic of Charles de Gaulle, based on an acclaimed biography written by former Queen Mary University of London historian Professor Julian Jackson, is set to arrive in UK cinemas following its success in France. - A major two-part biopic of Charles de Gaulle, based on an acclaimed biography written by former Queen Mary University of London historian more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 26 -- King's College London issued the following news: * * * New funding awarded to bring world-leading transcranial ultrasound platform to King's Researchers at King's College London have secured pound sterling688,820 in funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to advance pioneering 3D transcranial ultrasound technologies for non-invasive brain stimulation. Brain regions responsible for memory, sleep, mood and movement are located deep beneath the cerebral cortex and remain large more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 26 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Gambling branding dominates Premier League YouTube highlights, new study finds * New research from the University of Nottingham has found that gambling brands were visible for 32% of Premier League football highlight footage, compared with less than 2% of FIFA World Cup highlights, raising questions about viewers' exposure to gambling marketing. The study, believed to be the first to analyse and compare exposure to unhealthy commodity bran more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Sugar tax could improve oral health Millions of cases of tooth decay could be prevented if Australia introduced a 20 per cent tax on sugar, new Griffith University research has found. Professor Lennert Veerman from Griffith's School of Medicine and Dentistry said a sugar tax could significantly improve the oral health of Australians. "It could prevent 3.7 million cases of tooth decay, 191,000 cases of gum disease, and 115,000 cases of complete  more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 26 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Imperial Lates returns with three exciting new themes By Estella Shaw The popular and sociable post-work events are back to brighten up your autumn and winter evenings for the 2026 into 2027 season - and best of all, Imperial Lates are completely free. No two Imperial Lates evenings are ever the same, but all three adults-only events will be inspired by cutting-edge Imperial research. On 29 October 2026, the theme of the night will be Robots. Visitors ca more PR

NEW DELHI, India, Aug. 26 -- Jamia Millia Islamia issued the following news release: * * * JMI Secures Prestigious DHR Grant for Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Training A prestigious grant has been sanctioned to Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) under the "Support to Institutions and Scientific Professionals/Bodies/Associations" component of the Human Resource Development (HRD) Scheme of the Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. Under this scheme, DHR provides support to selected do more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- King's College London issued the following news: * * * Researchers map the development and behaviour of B cells in melanoma Researchers have created one of the most detailed maps to date of how white blood cells called B cells develop and behave inside melanoma tumours, a type of skin cancer. The study, led by King's College London and published in the Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research, provides new insights into how B cells develop, organise and interact within the melanoma tumour micro more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 26 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * AI robot trains teachers to handle heated issues Researchers at La Trobe University are using a robot driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to better prepare teachers to deal with challenging conversations in schools. The talking "social robot" known as Fletch has been programmed to mimic a disgruntled parent and allows teachers to rehearse intense situations before confronting them in their workplace. Researchers have interviewed experienced tea more PR

LANCASTER, England, Aug. 26 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Celebrating 20 years of education and global impact Lancaster University and Sunway University are marking a significant milestone this year, celebrating 20 years of partnership that now supports more than 7,000 students. Established in 2006 with Sunway College, now Sunway University, the partnership has grown to be a globally recognised collaboration that advances impactful research, and strengthens Lancaster's international profile across East and Southea more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Aug. 26 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Loughborough University and LTA launch 'Break Point' project to explore the future of tennis and padel in a changing climate * Led by experts in climate science, sport, geography, management, and sustainability, the new research partnership will examine the impacts of rising temperatures, flooding, and other adverse weather conditions on events, facilities, communities and participation levels. The new research partnership - titled 'Break Poi more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- Monash University issued the following news: * * * Common diabetes medication reduces preterm birth rates in high-risk pregnancies A common diabetes medication can reduce the risk of early and preterm births for mothers at high metabolic risk, according to new research led by Monash University. Published in New England Journal of Medicine Evidence, the study investigated if metformin, a low-cost prescription, oral medication used to manage blood sugar, could help prevent gestational diabetes and oth more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Aug. 26 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * My research aims to make cheese more climate-friendly * In her PhD research, Blandine Genet is investigating whether it is possible to create a hybrid cheese made from milk, rapeseed oil and pea protein that tastes good and has many of the same qualities as cheese, whilst also being better for the environment than conventional cheeses. Linnea Lundberg #My PhD project is about...... developing a hybrid cheese made from both animal and p more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Aug. 26 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Northumbria works with the Mayor's Fund for London to widen access to higher education * Northumbria University's London Campus has opened its doors to young Londoners this summer, offering a route into higher education through a new initiative with the Mayor's Fund for London (MFL). The collaboration supports the Mayor of London's programme of free holiday activities, part of a PS6 million initiative launched by Sadiq Khan in 2025 to e more PR

SINGAPORE, Aug. 26 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * NTU confers honorary doctorate on Mr Teo Chee Hean * NTU Singapore today conferred Senior Advisor in the Prime Minister's Office and Temasek Holdings Chairman Mr Teo Chee Hean an honorary degree in recognition of his profound and distinguished contributions to Singapore across many roles. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore and NTU Chancellor, conferred Mr Teo an honorary Doctor of Letters at a ceremony held on the NTU campus. more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 26 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * Perceptions and policies around homelessness and community safety * Victoria's new Premier Ben Carroll this month appointed the State's first ever Minister for Homelessness. This announcement came a week before the Federal government announced $300 million to build 520 homes across Australia. An RMIT expert unpacks the importance of keeping homelessness on the policy agenda. Dr Kathryn Daley, Assistant Associate more PR

MANILA, Philippines, Aug. 26 -- Philippine Normal University issued the following news: * * * PNU welcomes Mahasarakham University Professors for Academic Exchange and Collaboration The Philippine Normal University (PNU) welcomed eleven visiting professors from the Faculty of Education of Mahasarakham University (MSU), Thailand, for an academic visit from August 24 to 27, 2026. The exchange further strengthens PNU's international academic partnerships and commitment to global engagement. Warmly received by PNU administrators and key researc more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Aug. 25 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Preparations for higher education collaboration in eastern Finland continue - steering group outlined next steps and the autumn schedule * The steering group for higher education collaboration in eastern Finland discussed the progress reports of the vision group and the working groups focusing on collaboration structures at its meeting of 25 August 2026, as well as the preparation schedule. The aim is to prepare a roadmap during the autumn to supp more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Where body fat is stored may matter more than BMI for heart health A study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London has found that where fat is stored in the body may be a better indicator of heart health than body mass index (BMI) alone. - In the study, published in Heart, the team used detailed heart and abdominal MRI scans of more than 34,000 UK Biobank Participants to compare three types of body fat: visceral fat around th more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Aug. 26 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Reference genome of the Saimaa ringed seal published * Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Oulu have produced the first chromosome-level reference genome for the Saimaa ringed seal. The sequence of every chromosome in the seal's entire genome has now been read and assembled into virtual maps, including its gene content. The newly published genome provides a unique perspective on the species' genetic makeup and ad more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 26 -- Monash University issued the following news: * * * Sir John Monash Distinguished Professors: New appointment and reappointment Monash University has announced the appointment of Professor Arthur Christopoulos as a Sir John Monash Distinguished Professor, as well as the reappointment of Professor Christina Mitchell AO to this title. Professor Arthur Christopoulos As Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Professor Christopoulos has furthered the University's reputation as a world leader more PR

SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia, Aug. 26 -- St. Petersburg State University posted the following news: * * * St. Petersburg State University among Russia's leading universities for AI training * St. Petersburg State University has once again ranked among the leading Russian higher education institutions for the quality of training specialists in artificial intelligence, thereby confirming its status as one of the country's leading educational centres in this field. The Alliance for Artificial Intelligence ranking is based on information from ope more PR

HAIFA, Israel, Aug. 26 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The Flat Side of Evolution: Even When Multiple Evolutionary Paths Are Equally Advantageous, the Choice Among Them Is Not Random * A surprising discovery by Technion researchers sheds new light on the dynamics of evolution. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), the study shows that when an organism has several evolutionary paths available with equal fitness, the path it follows is not necessarily chosen  more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 26 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * The missing plants that could transform cities for people and nature * #Key points * Midstorey plants between 1 and 10 metres are absent from many urban parks * Complex vegetation is important for birds, small animals and people * Researchers say it is easy to introduce and cheaper to maintain than lawns Urban parks and public spaces need more shrubs and small trees to improve community wellbeing and support wildlife, University of Queenslan more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Aug. 26 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * Tides can be mapped much more locally using a new method based on satellite images * A new study with contributions from DTU Space could pave the way for more localized tidal models and better forecasts. The method could provide us with a better understanding of remote areas such as Greenland. Morten Garly Andersen Simon Koefoed Toft When high or low tide occurs, the water does not necessarily rise and fall uniformly along the entire  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 26 -- Toronto Metropolitan University issued the following news release: * * * Five HealthTech startups to compete for $70,000 at Brampton Venture Expo Brampton's largest innovation, tech and entrepreneurship event brings more than 1,500 founders, investors and industry leaders together on Sept. 10 - Brampton, ON -- Five Brampton Venture Zone (BVZ) startups will compete for up to $70,000 in non-dilutive funding at Brampton Venture Expo (BVX) on Sept. 10, pitching emerging HealthTech solutions in cancer detection, at- more PR

BRISTOL, England, Aug. 26 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Ultrasonic beam extends acoustic levitation range sixfold * The study, carried out by a research team from the University of Tsukuba in Japan and University of Bristol, was published in the journal Physical Review Letters. Acoustic levitation is a technique that uses soundwaves to suspend objects in mid-air without physical contact - meaning it has the potential to be hugely beneficial for handling fragile materials, contamination-sensitive samp more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 26 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * UCL professor honoured for outstanding contribution to health and care research Professor Rachel Hiller has been named a NIHR20 Research Delivery Leader for her exceptional contribution to delivering health and social care research for young people. - Professor Hiller (UCL Division of Psychology and Language Sciences) is one of 20 research leaders being recognised by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The prize, which marks t more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Emergency diagnoses linked to poorer health outcomes across wide range of conditions Patients diagnosed following an emergency hospital admission or an emergency room visit face a higher risk of death than those diagnosed in non-emergency settings, a UCL study has found. - Led by Dr Emma Whitfield (UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care) and published in PLOS Medicine, the large population-based study found emergency diagnosis occurre more PR

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Aug. 26 -- The University of Auckland issued the following news: * * * 'Kina barrens' target of new engineering innovation Dense swarms of kina (sea urchins) now cover a third of the Hauraki Gulf's rocky reefs, stripping away kelp forests that are foundational to coastal biodiversity. A major new project is developing robotics solutions to restore these damaged ecosystems at scale. Kina barrens have expanded across the Hauraki Gulf over the past 50 to 70 years, driven by an overabundance of kina (sea urchins) that con more PR

CHICHESTER, England, Aug. 26 -- The University of Chichester issued the following news: * * * Chichester academic wins British Psychological Society prize for book 'Austerity' A University of Chichester academic has been handed a prize by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for his 2025 book Austerity. The work by Dr Bruno De Oliveira, Lecturer in Psychology, was the winner of the Academic Monograph category in the 2026 BPS Book Awards. The book offers a concise, accessible and fiercely critical overview of austerity, not only as a b more PR

ESSEX, England, Aug. 26 -- The University of Essex Institute for Social and Economic Research issued the following news: * * * The effects of losing SEN support at educational transitions: Dr Angelina Nazarova awarded prestigious ADR UK research fellowship Dr Angelina Nazarova has been awarded one of 17 new ADR UK research fellowships, designed to provide new insights into pressing policy questions using flagship administrative data sets. The evidence generated will have the potential to help policy makers, local authorities, schools and pub more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 26 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Growing support for Jodrell Bank from across science, culture and public life The University of Manchester community has expressed its sincere thanks for overwhelming show of support by leading figures from science, culture and public life in support of Jodrell Bank. In recent weeks, a range of open letters have been published highlighting the importance of Jodrell Bank, e-MERLIN and the wider radio astronomy capabilities based at the Obser more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal (Universite de Montreal, or UdeM) issued the following news: * * * Dementia with Lewy bodies: why are some brain regions more affected than others? A research team has shown that the cortical thinning caused by the disease follows a precise pattern, linked to specific genes and neurotransmitters and to the architecture of brain connections. By Julie Gazaille Dementia with Lewy bodies is one of the most common forms of dementia in older adults, after Alzheimer's disease. It ta more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * What happens when we move turtle nests into the shade? Tom Melville Conservationists are increasingly moving turtle nests out of harm's way to protect them from rising tides and temperatures. We're learning that there might be unintended consequences. A turtle hatchling's fate hinges on where its mother lays her eggs. Too close to the tide line and the waves might wash them all away. The further up the beach she lays her eggs means a more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Sydney issued the following news: * * * Stress gene "stuck on" in brains of people with schizophrenia Research could lead to new psychiatric treatments targeting the FKBP5 gene, which regulates stress hormones in the brain. - Experts at the University of Sydney have found that a gene involved in regulating the body's response to stress switches on more easily in the brains of people who live with schizophrenia. The study, published in the American Journal of Psychiatry and carried  more PR

HOBART, Australia, Aug. 26 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Hobart hosts the past, present and future of infectious disease science Some of the world's leading infectious disease ecologists will gather in Hobart this week for the first Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases Asia-Pacific (EEID-AP) conference, hosted by the University of Tasmania. Running from 26-28 August, EEID-AP 2026 will bring together more than 200 researchers, practitioners and policy stakeholders from across Australia, Asia and beyon more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * Better forest fire preparation through statistics By Kate Hargreaves With smoke from fires hundreds of kilometres away blanketing the region and wreaking havoc on air quality, Ontario's fire season has become increasingly relevant in the lives of Windsorites. At the same time, a UWindsor statistician has been crunching the numbers to help Ontario better prepare. "Understanding changes in the timing and length of the fire season is beneficial for  more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 26 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * UQ-Thermo Fisher Scientific partnership to advance minerals, biomedical research * The University of Queensland and Thermo Fisher Scientific have committed to accelerating clean energy, advanced manufacturing and biomedical science as part of a new Framework Agreement. Building on a longstanding relationship, the agreement formalises a sustained collaboration rather than a single research initiative, enabling UQ and Thermo Fisher to identify new  more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, Aug. 26 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * UWindsor researchers secure seven federal funding awards The University of Windsor has secured seven Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards across the program's two competition waves, supporting three postdoctoral researchers and four doctoral students in research areas aligned with Canada's strategic priorities. The one-time federal Impact+ initiative is designed to attract outstanding international or returning Canadian doctoral students and postdoctoral  more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- Victoria University issued the following news release: * * * Research shows AI can fast track mental health care Researchers have analysed one million health-related Reddit threads to build an AI platform that can identify mental health concerns quickly with hope the findings will help fast-track and better personalise care. Victoria University's Associate Professor Khandakar Ahmed and Saima Rani spent two years building a mental health narrative database and trained two AI models - PaLM 2 and AutoM more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 25 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * Why Europe is banning the destruction of brand-new clothes and what Australia can learn * Every year, tens of thousands of tonnes of unworn clothing are destroyed - burned, slashed or buried - as part of routine retail practice. New EU rules have now banned the destruction of unsold garments, forcing brands to rethink how they manage excess stock. Two RMIT experts unpack what the changes mean, why surplus clothi more PR

BRISTOL, England, Aug. 26 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * World's largest menstrual fluid biobank will transform understanding of menstrual health * Researchers from the Universities of Exeter and Bristol will collect real-time symptom and health data from thousands of participants in two leading UK birth cohort studies, Children of the 90s and Born in Bradford. Participants will provide menstrual fluid samples over three cycles, using specially designed period pads. They will also use a daily tracking  more PR