DELAWARE, Ohio, Aug. 26 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * 'Exceptional Teaching' * DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University welcomes six tenure-track professors this fall, all committed to helping OWU students earn their bachelor's degrees and achieve their career and life goals. "Ohio Wesleyan is committed to exceptional teaching," said Interim Provost Dale Brugh, Ph.D., "and these talented professors will help us to fulfill this mission. All are highly accomplished in their fields and will provide stud more PR

SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France, Aug. 26 [Category: Medical] -- The European Society of Cardiology posted the following news release: * * * AI-based diagnosis of hypertension and diabetes from a single facial video * Key takeaways * This study investigated the ability of a machine-learning algorithm to detect hypertension and diabetes from facial videos. * The algorithm detected hypertension with more than 90% accuracy and diabetes with more than 80% accuracy from 5-second videos. * If validated, the AI model may serve as a scalable tool to more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * 45 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: IPS Packaging and Automation (Greenville, South Carolina) -- Ex more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Aug. 25 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Appropriated racial oppression shapes Black parents' socialization of children * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Black parents who experienced higher levels of appropriated racial oppression -defined as shaping one's behavior and self-concept around dominant cultural norms of whiteness -were less likely to transmit positive, culturally protective messages that affirmed racial pride and self-worth to their adolescent children, a recent study  more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following news: * * * CHD Scientists Call for Retraction of Danish Study Claiming Aluminum in Vaccines Is 'Safe' The controversial 2025 Danish study claimed to find no link between aluminum in childhood vaccines and 50 negative health outcomes, including autism, asthma and autoimmune disorders. However, a new peer-reviewed article by Children's more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Researchers Use AI To Explore How Alzheimer's Changes Brain Cells * In brain cells affected by Alzheimer's disease, DNA is physically arranged differently inside the cell -a change linked to differences in which genes are active, according to research led by Carnegie Mellon University. The findings, published in the journal Science, offer new insight into how changes in the arrangement of DNA may contribute to the disease, the most common ca more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 26 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Concrete helps fight carbon emissions from cement production, just not as well as hoped * Key takeaways * A massive carbon footprint. Cement production accounts for roughly 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions. * Concrete can't keep up. Concrete naturally absorbs CO2, but the the process offsets less than 10% of the cement industry's annual emissions. * Cut emissions up front. Researchers say the most effective solutions are te more PR

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Embry Riddle Researcher Advances Pilot Training Methods to Improve Operational Performance Author: Michaela Jarvis New research by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Presidential Fellow Dr. Barbara Holder examines pilot training performance at five major airlines to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement. Holder, an associate professor in the College of Aviation, School of Graduate Studies, found that airlines s more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Employee training: A simple tool for improving milk quality * Articles published in scientific journals can be long and complex, so Dr. Pamela Ruegg summarizes research papers published by her team in a new video series on her YouTube channel. These papers discuss economic aspects of mastitis treatment, including the costs of treating mild and moderate cases of mastitis during lactation, the costs of mil more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 26 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Faculty Advance Research, Explore AI in Health Professions * Faculty in Seton Hall University's School of Health and Medical Sciences shared scholarship and expertise at national and international conferences this year, connecting with colleagues across disciplines and bringing insights and new approaches back to their programs and students as the new academic year begins. Artificial intelligence and simulation were recurring themes in faculty resea more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Even Protected Florida Wetlands Can't Escape Microplastic Pollution Study Snapshot: Microplastics are well documented in marine and coastal environments, but freshwater wetlands have received far less attention, leaving important questions about how these tiny particles move and accumulate in these ecosystems. To help fill that gap, researchers from Florida Atlantic University's Charles more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * This notice announces the availability of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) open literature search in support of the ongoing registration review of glyphosate. This open literature search is intended to inform the hazard assessment for the upcoming updated glyphosate human health risk assessment, currently scheduled to be completed in late 2026. EPA is soliciting comments on the completeness of the Agenc more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 25 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Five Utah State Faculty, Staff Selected for Fulbright Awards * LOGAN, Utah -Five Utah State University faculty and staff members have been selected for 2026-27 Fulbright awards, earning opportunities to conduct research, teach, and further international partnerships around the world. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright Program is the U.S. government's flagship international academic exchange program. Fulbright awards support scholars, educat more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 26 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * I Thirst: Archbishop Fulton Sheen's Theology of the Crucifix * The Catholic Studies Program proudly presents ion with Edmund M. Lazzari, Ph.L., STL (Cand.), Ph.D., at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16 in Mooney Hall Room 339 (the CORE center). This event is co-sponsored with The University Core, and Campus Ministry. About the Lecture: Soon-to-be-Blessed Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen preached special sermons on the Cross of Christ every Good Frida more PR

SHEFFIELD, England, Aug. 26 [Category: Medical] -- The European Respiratory Society posted the following news: * * * In Memoriam: Prof. Marc Decramer * On August 14, 2026, Professor Marc Decramer suddenly passed away in the midst of his full and lively family life. We are deeply saddened by the passing of a dear friend, mentor, distinguished pulmonary physician, scientist, innovator, educator, and leader whose lifelong dedication profoundly shaped the field of respiratory medicine in Belgium, Europe, and far beyond. His unprecedented caree more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 27 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Gardiner Lecture presented by nutrition researcher Yanni Papanikolaou Nutrition researcher will explore what large-scale data can--and cannot--tell us about protein, dietary patterns and long-term health By Kelsey Stremel, College of Agriculture Spend enough time reading nutrition headlines, and nearly every food eventually becomes either a hero or a villain. Eggs are in, then out. Carbohydrates are essential, then suspect. Animal and plant proteins are more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Smeal welcomes 16 new faculty members * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Smeal College of Business has welcomed 16 new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year, bringing with them a wide depth of both academic and executive leadership experience. Sheiva Ansary, Fred Asante, Siddharth Bhambhwani, Brigham Brau, Robin Kramer and Rimmy Tomy have joined the Department of Accounting. Ansary is a Schreyer Honors College g more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 26 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Physics Ph.D. Student Develops AI Tools to Tackle Industry 'Bottleneck' * Nonuniformities can be a big deal on a manufacturing line. But they can be tough to identify on materials that are measured on a nanometer scale, as Alex Bordovalos came to appreciate during an internship with a solar cell manufacturer that was integrated into his master's program at The University of Toledo. Alex Bordovalos, a doctoral student in physics, handles a sample of cadmium  more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Princeton summer programs help high school, community college, veteran, transfer and other students to thrive in college and beyond By Emily Aronson, Office of Communications and Rebekah Schroeder, Office of Communications Vincent Zeferino, a first-generation college student from Elizabeth, New Jersey, attended his first college-access summer program on Princeton's campus last year as a community college student. This summer he returned for a second prog more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 26 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Some assembly required, with machine learning * Machine learning doesn't replace human intelligence, but it can outlast human endurance, which makes it a very helpful tool for chemistry and material discovery. Scientists know the machine learning models can make predictions based on the vast reams of data it is trained on, but can it take it a step further and massively scale up testing out those predictions? "We already see that AI is power more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Aug. 27 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU Alumni Association to honor 2026 distinguished alumni Sept. 11 The SIU Alumni Association will honor six Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumni at ceremonies next month for achievements that advanced scientific research, entrepreneurship, public health, documentary filmmaking and alumni engagement. They will each be honored during the association's 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, in Morris Librar more PR

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Aug. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * The ASAM Weekly for August 25, 2026 * ASAM Weekly -August 25 #Healing is an Act of Communion By Jessica Gregg, MD, PhD, FASAM Contributing Editor When my son was very young and crying with a fever or because he was afraid of things that might be hiding in the dark, I'd hold him close and murmur comforting nonsense, things like "Hey, hubba bubba," or "Oh, sweet potato." My son is grown now and no l more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 25 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Nursing Researchers Recognized at International Symposium * The University of Connecticut's Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing was prominently represented at the 2026 International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS) Annual Symposium in Dijon, France, where faculty and trainees shared new discoveries in cannabinoid science and public health research. A highlight of the meeting was the recognition of Dr. Steven G. Kinsey, who delivered the 2 more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Camacho and Magana Join School of Law Faculty The U of A School of Law welcomes Jorge Camacho and Alma Magana as assistant professors, adding two accomplished scholars to its faculty. "We are very pleased to welcome Professors Camacho and Magana to the law school community. They bring impressive experience, deep expertise and a dynamic range of professional perspectives that will enrich our students' educational experience while broadening our aca more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * History Department Publishes 2026 Issue of The Ozark Historical Review The Department of History is thrilled to report the publication of the 2026 issue of The Ozark Historical Review. Now in its 54th year of publication, the OHR is an academic history journal that showcases the work of the U of A's undergraduate and graduate history students. The entire U of A community is encouraged to browse this latest release, as well as past issues, at the O more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * One in four NFL players had CTE at death Forbes cites UC biomedical engineering study on latest football helmets By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu Forbes cited research by biomedical engineers at the University of Cincinnati to provide context about a startling new report that found one in four NFL players had evidence of brain damage at death. Forbes highlighted a new study by Boston University published in the medica 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

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

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 26 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * Utah ranges may store a billion tons of hidden ice * Unlike conventional glaciers, rock glaciers appear as piles of rock that obscure large masses of unaccounted-for ice. Rock glaciers are common in the Wasatch and Uinta ranges, even appearing on the Colorado Plateau in the La Sal Mountains near Moab. Now, University of Utah geologists are bringing one of Utah's largest rock glaciers, located under the towering, iconic summit of Mount Timpanogo more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 27 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Watching rubber heal: CWRU researcher wins Beckman Young Investigator Award to image damage and repair in self-healing polymers Sam Root, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case School of Engineering Area of Focus: self-healing polymers, advanced imaging, sustainable materials, polymer interfaces, soft robotics Story by: Jasmine Vo When you get a paper cut, your skin senses the damage and gradually knit more PR