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

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Bacteria that change their diet to survive inside the body * The human body fights staph infections by starving it of essential nutrients. Staph, it turns out, is remarkably good at changing what's on the menu. Staphylococcus aureus -the infamous agent behind MRSA and most staph infections -needs sulfur to build proteins and other materials essential for survival. In a new Michigan State University study, now published in the Journal of Bacteriol 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

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Sept. 16 -- The Cape Peninsula University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Research highlights ongoing concerns over teacher appointments Wednesday, 16 September 2026 Research by an academic in the Education Faculty has placed the issue of teacher appointments and promotions in South African schools back in the spotlight and has generated much media attention. The research by Dr Amy Padayachee recently received widespread attention after her article titled "Are South African teaching posts up for sale? more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, posted the following news release: * * * Genetic risk for PTSD may vary depending on the type of trauma experienced, data from more than 140,000 individuals suggests * Breaking research 17th September 2026 #Understanding the complex ways that different types of trauma interact with our genes could help ensure people most at risk of PTSD get necessary support Open Access Logoby Tingting Ji for Alamy A groundbreaking study reveals that your  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Research on Empathic Digital Humans Expands With New Publication, International Reach September 16, 2026 ATLANTA -- Research originating at Georgia State University's Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) into empathic digital humans and human-centered artificial intelligence is continuing to evolve, with a new peer-reviewed publication, international research activity and professional recognition for Professor of Practice Jeasy Sehgal. S 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

HAMILTON, Ontario, Sept. 16 (TNSjou) -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Fierce fish: How hormone pollution disrupts minnow populations A whole-lake experiment reveals that exposure to a wastewater hormone makes male minnows more aggressive, counter to what lab studies suggested. By Andrea Lawson September 14, 2026 A team of researchers has found that a common wastewater pollutant turned male fathead minnows into worse fathers and fiercer rivals, revealing ecological impacts that laboratory studies missed. The pollutan more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * MUSOA Faculty and Students Awarded Graham Foundation Grant for Anthracite Journal * Faculty and students from the Marywood University School of Architecture (MUSOA) have been awarded a grant from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts to support the inaugural issue of Anthracite Journal, a new student-led architectural publication. Developed by MUSOA faculty Christopher Loofs and Gustavo Pulido Del Castillo in collaboration with a  more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 16 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Sales Faculty Bring Nuance to 'Lone Wolf' Archetype in New Research * Sales circles are familiar with the archetype of the Lone Wolf. He's a good salesman, maybe even a company legend known for closing massive deals. A student participates in the 2026 University of Toledo Invitational Sales Competition in the Savage and Associates Business Complex. The competition is organized annually by the Neff College of Business' Edward H. Schmidt School of Profession more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Test of Large Language Models Reveals Promise, Pitfalls for Biomedical Research * New School of Medicine research highlights the potential of artificial-intelligence tools known as large language models to accelerate our understanding of cellular processes and advance the development of new disease treatments. But the work also underscores the limitations of existing technology and the need for careful human expertise. Researchers  more PR