CANBERRA, Australia, May 14 -- The Australian Academy of Science issued the following news release: The Australian Academy of Science applauds the Federal Government's commitment to a strategic examination of Australia's research and development (R&D) system announced in the Federal Budget tonight. Academy President, Professor Chennupati Jagadish, said the strategic examination is a welcome acknowledgement by the Government that a stronger, more resilient nation cannot be built with a stagnant more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Center for Science in the Public Interest issued the following statement on May 13, 2024, by President Dr. Peter G. Lurie: * * * The Center for Science in the Public Interest opposes the partisan Farm Bill framework released last week by the leadership of the House Agriculture Committee. The bill attacks Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, cuts key climate-focused programs, and includes measures to weaken the nutritional content of school meal more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 15 -- The Food and Water Watch issued the following statement on May 14, 2024: * * * Today, as Governor Hochul travels to the Vatican for a summit on climate resiliency, the New York State Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee passed the Climate Change Superfund Act, to make fossil fuel polluters pay for costs associated with climate change, including climate resiliency projects. The legislation would create a 25-year dedicated fund of $3 billion annually, financ more PR

MUNICH, Germany, May 15 (TNSres) -- The Max Planck Society issued the following news: * * * Online intervention helps to promote social skills and reduce mental health problems * * * Mental health problems, loneliness already among the youngest and polarization are rapidly increasing, especially after the Covid19 pandemic. A new large-scale research study, the CovSocial project, led by Tania Singer from the Max Planck Society, is helping people to reconnect with themselves, others and societ more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The National Geographic Society issued the following news release: In honor of his immense dedication to working with local communities in South America to co-create conservation solutions that protect endangered aquatic wildlife and ecosystems, the National Geographic Society is pleased to announce that Fernando Trujillo is the 2024 recipient of the Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year Award. The award -- presented at the National Geographic Society's annual Ex more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 14 -- NSF, a testing and certification organization in the water industry, issued the following news on May 13, 2024: NSF, a leading global public health and safety organization, today inaugurated its new European headquarters in Brussels. The cutting-edge facility in Diegem reflects NSF's longstanding commitment to the European market and bolsters NSF's ability to address the evolving needs of Europe's water and food industries. The opening ceremony was attended by NSF's more PR

COLUMBIA, Maryland, May 14 -- The Universities Space Research Association issued the following news release: Universities Space Research Association (USRA), an association of 120 universities, unveiled today the appointment of Lesa B. Roe as Trustee following her election at USRA's annual meeting held on March 22, 2024. With a wealth of experience spanning public company board executive roles, CEO and COO positions, and 37 years of executive leadership in aerospace research and development, L more PR