BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 16 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * A new method for the precise calibration of telescopes at the Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory * A study initiated as a Physics degree thesis at the UAB has led to the first complete analytical description of muon-based calibration of the double-mirror telescopes used in gamma-ray astronomy. The new formalism allows for the precise prediction of the amount of Cherenkov light reaching the camera, taking into account the complex geometry more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- The American Geophysical Union issued the following news release: * * * Beach-burrowing beasties shovel more sand than any other animal on Earth Millions of crustaceans shape California's beaches. Here's why their hard work matters. 16 September 2026 WASHINGTON -- At only an inch long, the sand hoppers skipping across California's Isla Vista Beach at dawn don't exactly look like a force of nature. But a new study reveals that these shrimp-like creatures might be doing more to shape the landscape in which th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- The American Geophysical Union issued the following news release: * * * The Mediterranean is getting warmer and saltier at an ever-faster pace -- even thousands of meters below the surface The speed-up is strongest in the Adriatic, where dense water forms and sinks, and may alter the sea's deep circulation 16 September 2026 WASHINGTON -- Across its basins and thousands of meters down, the Mediterranean Sea is getting warmer and saltier. Now, a new study finds it is also doing so at a faster and faster pace. more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, Sept. 16 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat posted the following news release: * * * An ice rink for electrons * #Physicists at FAU create a conducting material with exotic properties using light irradiation Topological insulators are materials with very interesting electrical properties. However, they are very difficult to produce. Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU) have now succeeded in teaching a material that is easy to produce to behave like a topological insulator. In addition more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Medical] -- The American Society of Hematology posted the following news release: * * * ASH Sets New Standards for Diagnosing Iron Deficiency * (WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2026) -Iron deficiency is one of the most common health conditions in the world, but many people live with symptoms for months or years before receiving a diagnosis. To address this critical unmet need, the American Society of Hematology (ASH) issued new clinical guidance to improve how iron deficiency is recognized and diagnosed across key popu more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Belmont University posted the following news: * * * Belmont Law Welcomes Three New Faculty Members * New faculty bring courtroom, military and research experience to the law school this fall Belmont University College of Law new faculty for fall 2026: Nino C. Monea, assistant professor of law; Kaleigh Ruiz, faculty fellow; and Kathryn Booth, visiting professor of law. #Professor Nino C. Monea Professor Monea joins Belmont Law as an assistant professor, teaching Criminal Procedure, Constitutional Law, N more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, Sept. 16 (TNSjou) -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Researchers reignite call for a new epoch on Earth's time scale Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | By Cathy Majtenyi A team of international geologists is reviving the debate about adding a new epoch, the Anthropocene, to the Earth's geological time scale -- a move an international geological body rejected two years ago. The researchers, including Brock Professors of Earth Sciences Martin Head and Francine McCarthy, recently released two new studies  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Catholic University of America issued the following news: * * * Q&A with Taryn Okuma, New Director of the Honors Program Sep 16, 2026 What makes Taryn Okuma tick? In her 17 years at The Catholic University of America, she's spent her time creating community around a love of learning, particularly English literature. She's excited to build on her service to students as the new director for the Honors Program, which boasts record enrollment this year. Over tea, she discussed what's in store for the Class of 2030.  more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, posted the following news release: * * * Dow Jones Announces Inaugural Dow Jones Energy Forum to Tackle Energy Security, Geopolitics and Global Market Shifts * Policymakers and leaders from Kuwait Petroleum Corp., ADNOC, BP, INEOS, JP Morgan, Blackstone Energy Transition Partners, Intercontinental Exchange, Vitol Americas, and more to headline the premier gathering in world energy. NEW YORK, NY -September 16, 2026 -Dow Jones today announced t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The George Washington University Law School posted the following news: * * * GW Law to Host Preview of the U.S. Supreme Court's 2026 October Term * GW Law faculty will provide their expertise on the key cases facing the U.S. Supreme Court in its upcoming October term on Tuesday, September 22, at the law school. Taking advantage of GW Law's prime location blocks away from the White House, U.S. Capitol Building, and the Supreme Court, the Supreme Court Preview is an annual tradition that provides students, faculty, al more PR

MOUNT VERNON, Iowa, Sept. 16 -- Cornell College issued the following news: * * * Iowa scientists release 2026 Climate Statement * As electricity demand continues to rise in Iowa, scientists are examining ways to meet the challenge in the 2026 Iowa Climate Statement. According to the authors of the 16th annual Iowa Climate Statement, including Cornell College Professor of Geology Rhawn Denniston, Iowa has been a leader in cheap, clean, and reliable wind and solar energy for decades. With electricity use rising sharply, due in part to the gr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 Lujan Hits the Road in New Mexico, Fighting for Families, Farmers, and Communities Santa Fe, N.M. - During the August and September state work period, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) traveled thousands of miles across New Mexico to hear directly from New Mexicans and highlight his work to lower costs, protect access to food and health care, support farmers and ranchers, strengthen consumer protections, and deliver for co more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, Sept. 16 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Prof. Walakira takes over as CHUSS Deputy Principal, pledges research-driven leadership Published on September 14, 2026 By Jane Anyango New Deputy Principal Prof. Eddy Joshua Walakira has pledged to build on the existing foundations at Makerere University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), with a focus on strengthening research, innovation, partnerships and the college's income-generating capacity. Prof. Walakira made the pledge on Monday, more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 16 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Measuring Milk's Carbon Footprint * Every product or service has a "carbon footprint," a measure of the environmental impact of creating or delivering it. A new study from the lab of Elias Uddin, assistant professor of animal science in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) determined a more accurate measure of the carbon footprint of milk produced in Bangladesh. This work was recently published in the Journal of Dairy more PR

SOCORRO, New Mexico, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology issued the following news: * * * Math and Physics Combine to Spark Lightning Research from New Mexico Tech Sep 15, 2026 Scientists from New Mexico Tech recently joined forces to study one of the most powerful natural phenomena in the Earth's atmosphere: lightning. Dr. Caitano da Silva, an associate professor in physics, and Saulo Orizaga, an associate professor in mathematics, combined their expertise to study the surge of electric current--the return st more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Sept. 17 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * S&T structural engineering expert named Curators' Distinguished Professor Author By Studyvin, Laura Publication date September 16, 2026 Dr. Mohamed ElGawady, a professor of civil engineering and Alard and Sheri Kaplan Faculty Scholar at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been named a Curators' Distinguished Professor. The University of Missouri Board of Curators awards this title to honor outstanding professors, call  more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Temperature measurement error may cause climate-impact studies to understate impacts by 15% or more * #HIGHLIGHTS * New study shows temperature proxies can contain substantial measurement error. * Measurement error varies systematically across locations and geography. * The study provides practical guidance for researchers. When policymakers and city officials plan for climate change, they rely on economic studies showing how extreme he more PR

LONDON, Canada, Sept. 16 (TNSjou) -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Western engineers investigate cracking in nuclear reactor pressure tubes Study describes how hydrogen combined with zirconium may cause stress inside reactors By Jeff Renaud, September 15, 2026 Western University engineers have taken a major step toward solving a long-standing challenge in nuclear power. A study, published in the high-impact journal Nature Communications, describes for the first time how hydrogen can combine with zirconium to form tiny more PR