AALTO, Finland, Dec. 11 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Research into physics of microscopically tiny organisms lands prestigious prize Physics Professor Matilda Backholm received this year's Vaisala award, handed out by the Finnish Academy of Sciences and Letters. Assistant Professor Matilda Backholm researches soft matter. Backholm's work focuses on the effects of physical forces in soft, liquid and biological systems that she observes both experimentally and w more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, Dec. 11 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Bird observatory taking flight at McMaster Forest Nature Preserve With help from Planetary Health Seed Fund, McMaster's observatory will join a network across North America monitoring migratory birds. By Jay Robb, Faculty of Science Emily Choy's research group went on a field trip to a farm this fall to learn how to handle the birds - and observatory - coming soon to the McMaster Forest Nature Preserve. At  more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, Dec. 11 (TNSjou) -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * The birds and the bees -- and the fungi, too: McMaster study reveals how disease-causing fungi reproduce in nature The way that many microbial fungi reproduce has largely remained a mystery -- until now. By Blake Dillon From whales and wildflowers to humans and house cats, reproduction is the through-line for the survival of all living things. Microorganisms, including disease-causing fungi, are no e more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Dec. 11 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Birmingham to establish leading facility to study potential non-hormonal contraceptives The facility will operate as the Independent Centre for Evaluating Nonhormonal Contraceptives, with support from the Gates Foundation. * Researchers from the University of Birmingham have received approximately pound sterling1.1M funding from the Gates Foundation to establish a specialised team that will assess  more PR

BATHURST, Australia, Dec. 11 (TNSjou) -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news: * * * Beyond teeth and terror: what we don't know about great white sharks may matter most * A new study by Charles Sturt University researchers brings together decades of scattered records on great white shark parasites * The study reveals significant knowledge gaps in the biology of great white shark parasites and outlines a new research agenda to address these gaps * Parasites are not villain more PR

BATHURST, Australia, Dec. 11 -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news: * * * Charles Sturt's international expansion to underpin regional education and research commitment Charles Sturt University is progressing plans to open a campus in Sri Lanka which will offer world-class education opportunities to students while bringing additional revenue to support the University's core regional mission. The transnational education (TNE) venture will be delivered in partnership with P more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 11 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * International trial for optimizing antibiotic use in primary care welcomes first patients A major international clinical trial aiming to improve the use of antibiotics in primary care has officially opened and welcomed its first patients in Bangladesh. By Lisa Jones, Press and Research Communications Manager, ljones@citystgeorges.ac.uk Antibiotics are the most prescribed medicines, with aroun more PR

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, Dec. 11 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * ERC Consolidator grant of two million euros for four researchers at TU/e These European grants stimulate new and unexpected scientific and technological discoveries. * TU/e researchers Miguel Dias Castilho, Sandra Loerakker, Roy van der Meel, and Benjamin Sanderse have each received two million euros from the European Research Council (ERC). Over the next five years, the researchers wi more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Dec. 11 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * ERC Consolidator Grants for four Utrecht University researchers This year, four Utrecht researchers will receive an ERC Consolidator Grant of approximately 2 million euros each. With these grants from the European Union, they can further consolidate their independent research teams and pursue their most promising scientific ideas. The Utrecht researchers who will receive a grant for their research are:  more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Dec. 11 (TNSjou) -- Flinders University issued the following news: * * * Tea linked to stronger bones in older women A new study from Flinders University offers insight into how two of the world's most popular beverages, coffee and tea, may influence bone health in older women. The research, published in the journal Nutrients, followed nearly 10,000 women aged 65 and older over a decade to explore whether their daily habits of sipping coffee or tea were linked to cha more PR

HONG KONG, Dec. 11 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKUMed leads new Lancet Commission with global experts to accelerate the transformation of primary health care in the post-COVID era The LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) convened the first in-person meeting of the recently launched Lancet Commission on Transforming Primary Health Care (PHC) in the Post-COVID-19 Era in mid-November 2025. The event brought together leading r more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 11 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Imperial founders reveal five ingredients to build the strongest startup teams By Gavin Reed Academic entrepreneurs have explained how to build the best possible startup teams at the latest Imperial Founders Forum. Speaking to a packed room last month, top founders and investors shared the secrets to building a strong team - and their insights might surprise you. Here are the five essential lessons shared  more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Dec. 12 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * Injection method critical to controlling Crown-of-thorns starfish New James Cook University research finds that using the right toxin more quickly kills Crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) and helps limit their ability to reproduce. Lead author and JCU Professor of Marine Biology Morgan Pratchett has published new research demonstrating the best injection method to kill the problematic reef pest spec more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Dec. 11 -- Keele University issued the following news: * * * Keele recognized as global research leader in musculoskeletal disorders and primary care Keele's research on musculoskeletal disorders has been recognised as No.1 in the world in a newly-released international ranking. The ScholarGPS Institutional Rankings 2025, which scored universities around the world on both the quality and quantity of their research in a variety of fields, have seen Keele achieving out more PR

LANCASTER, England, Dec. 11 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Exploring the future of libraries through arts and technology research The role of the library in a world shaped by artificial intelligence and digital culture, comes under the microscope in a new publication. The new book by Dr Nathan Jones, from Lancaster University's School of Arts, and Dr Sam Skinner (Oxford Brookes University) rethinks what a library might be in the future. Across essays, artworks, and more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Dec. 11 (TNSjou) -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * #JewGoal - How an antisemitic hashtag spread from video games to mainstream football * The term #JewGoal originated in FIFA gaming culture but migrated into commentary on real football matches * The study analysed 1,364 posts from 2010-2020 and found that nearly all carried antisemitic meaning * Humour and irony were frequently used to downplay or disguise prejudice * The hashtag hel more PR

LUND, Sweden, Dec. 11 -- Lund University issued the following news release: * * * Fingerprint of ancient seafarer found on Scandinavia's oldest plank boat A fingerprint has been found in the tars used to build the oldest known wooden plank boat in Scandinavia, which provides a direct link to the seaborne raiders who used the boat over 2,000 years ago. By analysing the tar itself, Lund University researchers are closer to solving the long-standing mystery of where the attackers in the boat cam more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, Dec. 11 (TNSjou) -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Simple tools, big breakthrough: New tissue engineering technique speeds healing McMaster researchers have developed a rapid, low-cost method for creating cell sheets that could transform regenerative medicine. By Jesse Dorey The equipment isn't fancy -- but the science may be groundbreaking. Researchers in the lab of P. Ravi Selvaganapathy, professor and co-director of biomedical engineering at McM more PR

PERTH, Australia, Dec. 11 -- Murdoch University issued the following news: * * * Type 2 diabetes breakthrough nears human trial phase A small team of researchers at the Personalized Medicine Centre is working on a breakthrough that could reshape the treatment of type 2 diabetes. At the helm is Professor Rakesh Veedu, a chemical biologist at Murdoch University and co-founder of the pharmaceutical startup ProGenis. His team is developing a new class of RNA-based medicines that target a root ca more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Dec. 11 (TNSrpt) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * The arts offer opportunities to improve children's wellbeing The arts and creativity are crucial for children's wellbeing, but funding cuts have removed this lifeline for many children growing up in disadvantage and poor health, research shows. Break down barriers However, the experts say there are low-cost opportunities for Government to deliver support which will improve children's heal more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Dec. 11 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Funding awarded for innovative space technology projects The North East Space Communications Accelerator (NESCA) has successfully awarded its first round of innovation funding, distributing almost pound sterling340,000 across seven cutting-edge space communications and technology projects. From tracking space debris to developing ultra-reliable communications systems, these projects showc more PR

HONG KONG, Dec. 11 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU establishes Academy for Artificial Intelligence to develop a world-class AI innovation hub The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today held the PolyU Academy for Artificial Intelligence (PAAI) Inauguration, demonstrating its support to the Nation's "Artificial Intelligence (AI) Plus" initiative under the 15th Five-Year Plan to support high-quality development across industries. Lev more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 11 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Study shows dual use of cigarettes and vapes can reduce risks of smoking and help smokers quit A new major study from Queen Mary University of London has found that smokers who use both cigarettes and e-cigarettes at the same time - known as dual use - are reducing their intake of harmful chemicals and are also more likely to eventually quit smoking than those who continue to smoke only. This more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 12 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * QUT retrofits building to set global benchmark for indoor air quality QUT is launching a world-first initiative, led by internationally renowned air quality expert Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska, to demonstrate that existing buildings can meet proposed indoor air quality (IAQ) standards. Professor Morawska was recently awarded the Prime Minister's Prize for Science for her ground more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Dec. 11 -- Radboud University issued the following news: * * * Astronomers discover the earliest supernova ever observed with JWST An international team of astronomers has found the earliest supernova to date with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), originating from a time when the universe was only 730 million years old. In doing so, Webb has broken its own previous record. The findings were published today in two papers in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics.  more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 11 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * Embracing boredom - keeping kids entertained without social media With the federal government's social media ban for under-16s now in effect, parents and caregivers may be looking for ways to keep their kids engaged during the long Christmas break, without turning to screens. An RMIT expert shares why boredom can be a positive driver for creativity and wellbeing. D more PR

BRAMPTON, Ontario, Dec. 11 -- Sheridan College issued the following news release: * * * Sheridan secures $250,000 OCI funding to advance AI innovations in business and transportation Two bold, industry-focused AI projects aimed at streamlining and improving organizational processes are underway at Sheridan's Centre for Applied AI (CAAI), thanks to a two-year, $250,000 investment from the Ontario Centre of Innovation's (OCI) Collaborate to Commercialize (C2C) program. As a member of the Ontari more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 11 -- SOAS, University of London issued the following news: * * * Templeton Foundation grant awarded to CAMHRA anthropologist for global training in religion and mental health The John Templeton Foundation has awarded a $1.2 million grant to Dr Bhrigupati Singh, Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Anthropology and Mental Health Research in Action (CAMHRA) at SOAS University of London and Swayam Bagaria, Assistant Professor of Hindu Studies at Harvard Divinity School (HDS), more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Dec. 11 (TNSjou) -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * New applications possible Biosensor performance doubled * Biosensors are helping people with chronic conditions worldwide live better lives. However, their measurement accuracy has often been relatively low, limiting the range of possible applications. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have now discovered a way to boost the accuracy of common oxidase biosensors from more PR

MIDDLESBROUGH, England, Dec. 11 -- Teesside University issued the following news release: * * * Teesside University leads new research into Roman Empire's leather economy Pioneering research led by Teesside University will unlock clues to the Roman Empire's leather economy, shedding new light on ancient manufacturing, trade, and everyday life. The research project aims to uncover how leather was produced, traded, and used across the Roman Empire, a topic that has long remained elusive due to more PR

MACAU, China, Dec. 11 -- The University of Macau issued the following news: * * * Topical patch co-developed by UM enters production and reaches market 'Macao Yat-Tiu-Gan', a topical Glycine tabacina patch developed through a collaboration between a research team led by He Chengwei, associate professor in the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences and the State Key Laboratory of Mechanism and Quality of Chinese Medicine (SKL-MQCM) at the University of Macau (UM), and Macaufacture Medical Suppl more PR

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, Dec. 11 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * TU/e co-builds the world's most powerful digital twin for research into electricity systems NWO awards Euros16.5 million to consortium project to simulate and study the energy network of the future before it is built. * TU/e is part of a consortium that has received Euros16 million from NWO for a groundbreaking project called Understanding Large and Complex Power Systems (UTOPYS). With more PR

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, Dec. 11 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * TU/e researchers explore the link between metabolism and cognitive functions in everyday life How Glucose Shapes Our Thinking TU/e researchers and partners study how daily blood sugar fluctuations affect memory and attention in people living with type 2 diabetes * How does our metabolism influence the way we think? That's the central question in the research project 'How Glucose Shape more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Dec. 12 -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Two UniSA books uncover how SA's creative legacy was shaped The University of South Australia is celebrating its rich creative heritage with the release of two new books that document the legacy, influence and evolving identity of its creative contributions, including those of its historical institution, the South Australian School of Art. Award-winning writer and UniSA academic Dr Nath more PR

GUELPH, Ontario, Dec. 11 -- The University of Guelph issued the following news release: * * * U of G Among Top Canadian Research Universities in New Ranking The University of Guelph has ranked third among Canadian comprehensive universities in an annual ranking of top research institutions, maintaining its place in the top three for more than a decade. In the 2025 Research Infosource ranking of Canada's Top 50 Research Universities, institutions are evaluated on criteria including sponsore more PR

MACAU, China, Dec. 11 -- The University of Macau issued the following news: * * * UM hosts international big data conference, fostering academic exchange The Faculty of Science and Technology (FST), the State Key Laboratory of Internet of Things for Smart City, and the Institute of Collaborative Innovation (ICI) at the University of Macau (UM) hosted the 13th IEEE International Conference on Big Data. The event brought together more than 1,000 participants from 50 countries and regions, inclu more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, Dec. 11 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * University establishes new Liverpool Air Quality Research Centre (LARC) The University of Liverpool has received funding to establish the Liverpool Air Quality Research Centre (LARC) for air quality assessment and mitigation, a new hub for training, research and digital tools that address port-related and urban air pollution across the city region. The centre is primarily supported with a poun more PR

KOLN, Germany, Dec. 11 -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * ERC Consolidator Grant for Debora Gerstenberger Project on the interaction between computers and society in Latin America successfully reviewed and selected for funding, Two million euros funding over five years * Professor Dr Debora Gerstenberger from the Department of History at the University of Cologne (Iberian and Latin American Department) has been awarded a Consolidator Grant from the Europe more PR

KOLN, Germany, Dec. 11 -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * STOP PKD - Study investigates a new treatment option for people with the most common form of genetic kidney disease Scientists have initiated a study to investigate whether dapagliflozin, an already approved drug from the SGLT2 inhibitors group, can positively affect the course of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) * For some years now, a new and effective treatment option known a more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Dec. 11 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * Cosmic trip could help bacteria keep future space missions safe from radiation A new research collaboration which fuses fashion and science is set to send bacteria into space - and the outcomes could create radiation-sensitive fabrics capable of preventing skin cancer on Earth and protecting space explorers on the Moon. Scientists from Scottish institutions have teamed up with fashion designer to make f more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Dec. 11 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * First Virtual Reality kiosk for Museums in the Metaverse launched The University of Glasgow has unveiled its first [un]box Virtual Reality kiosk, a self-contained gateway to worlds that were once out of reach. Imagine visiting a museum and being transported inside the glass cases, to virtually examine artefacts at astonishing proximity and from every possible angle. This is now reality. The University o more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Dec. 11 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * Housing priority areas identified for the next Scottish Government amid national emergency The UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) has published a new report, setting out the evidence-led housing priorities for the next Scottish Government as the country approaches the 2026 election amid a formally declared national housing emergency. The report provides a comprehensive review of Scotlan more PR

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, Dec. 11 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * Consolidator Grants for two researchers from RUG and UMCG Researchers Jutta Bolt (Faculty of Economics and Business Administration) and Romana Schirhagl (UMCG) have been awarded an ERC Consolidator Grant. The European Research Council (ERC) awards these personal grants worth two million euros to excellent scientists. With these subsidies, the ERC stimulates groundbreaking research in Europe. * more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, Dec. 11 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Groundbreaking discovery shows humans were making fire 350,000 years earlier than previously thought A team of researchers led by the British Museum has unearthed the oldest known evidence of fire making, dating back over 400,000 years, in a field in Suffolk. The discovery shows humans were making fire around 350,000 years earlier than previously known. Sites in Africa suggest humans used natu more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 11 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Professor Richard Robson accepts his Nobel Prize in Chemistry University of Melbourne Professor Richard Robson accepted his Nobel Prize in Chemistry from Swedish King Carl Gustaf XVI this morning in a glittering ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall. Professor Robson was joined at the ceremony by his family, long-time colleague and friend Professor Brendan Abrahams and former PhD students, post-doc more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Dec. 11 -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * $1.7 billion to attract international researchers to Canada Details of the major federal initiative to draw new talent to the country's universities were announced today at UdeM. * At UdeM today, federal industry minister Melanie Joly announced details of the $1.7-billion Canada Impact+ Global Research Talent Initiative to recruit researchers and draw graduate students to this country. Announced last m more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Dec. 11 -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * Functional neurological disorder: it's not all in your head In what will soon be part of the university's medical curriculum, a UdeM-affiliated clinic is using physiotherapy, mindfulness and other techniques to treat the underdiagnosed brain condition. By Mylene Tremblay When your neurological symptoms clearly indicate that your brain is malfunctioning, but routine scans show no underlying structural pr more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Dec. 12 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Droughts lasting longer across Australia, study shows By Elva Darnell Droughts are lasting longer in Australia, particularly in some of our most populated regions, UNSW scientists have shown. A study, tracking not only the forces that drive drought but the damage it leaves behind has revealed that droughts have lasted longer in Australia in recent decades, especially in areas with the most peopl more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Dec. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Parenthood vs longevity: lives of zoo animals reveal inner workings of ageing By Melissa Lyne Drawing on data from more than 100 mammal species, an international team of researchers examined the trade-off between living a long life and having babies. For centuries, zoos and aquariums around the world have monitored, fed and protected animals from the dangers their wild counterparts face more PR

CALLAGHAN, Australia, Dec. 12 -- The University of Newcastle issued the following news: * * * Scientists find a fast, new way to recover high-grade silver from end-of-life solar panels University of Newcastle researchers have developed a fast, safe and highly effective method to recover high grade silver from end-of-life solar panels, without using acid. The new approach recovers more than 97 per cent of the silver from an end-of-life photovoltaic (PV) panel in just a few minutes, using a ph more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Dec. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * New study reveals the complex and evolving landscape of apprenticeship in Colonial India A new study led by a University of Nottingham historian offers a comprehensive examination of apprenticeship in artisanal production during the second half of British colonial rule in India, revealing that no single, uniform system of training existed - instead uncovering a diverse and shifting s more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Dec. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Study shows neural inhibition and balanced activity in key brain area is important for memory A new study has revealed that neural inhibition and balanced neural activity in a specific area of the brain is required for recognition memory. The findings could help provide better understanding of cognitive disorders, including schizophrenia, dementia, and age-related memory impairments. more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, Dec. 11 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * New study shatters "heavy bones" myth: People of African, Caribbean and Asian heritage can float New research successfully proves that bone density does not determine floating ability, challenging decades of harmful misconceptions * The study saw a 93% success rate: 89 of 96 participants of African, Caribbean, Asian or mixed heritage floated competently for two minutes * A new S4C feature documenta more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Dec. 11 -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * New gamified tool helps defend satellite supply chains from cyber threats As the world's reliance on satellites intensifies, so too does the risk of sophisticated cyberattacks targeting space-based systems and critical infrastructure, with almost 240 cyber hacks targeting the space sector in the past two years. That statistic, provided by the Centre for Security Studies in Zurich, demon more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Dec. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * How ecologically sustainable are Adelaide's green spaces? Urban green spaces (UGS) play a crucial role in climate regulation, biodiversity and liveability, yet new research from the University of South Australia shows several ecological factors in Adelaide fall below the standard needed to support long term sustainability. UGS help cool cities, support habitat and biodiversity, more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Dec. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Pain misconceptions push one in four people towards spinal surgery If you live with constant lower back pain, surgery can start to look like the only way out. Yet new research from the University of South Australia shows that it's mindset, more than pain severity, that's pushing people towards surgery they may not need. Commissioned by digital health company MoreGoodDays, and p more PR

HOBART, Australia, Dec. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Adrift like Shackleton: Robot float survives Antarctic ice A robotic float has measured the temperature and salinity from parts of the ocean never sampled before - underneath massive floating ice shelves in East Antarctica. For two-and-a-half years, an Argo float equipped with oceanographic sensors collected nearly 200 profiles of the ocean on a 300-kilometre journey spanning the Denman and Shac more PR

COVENTRY, England, Dec. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Surprising nanoscopic heat traps found in diamonds University of Warwick scientists discover "hot spots" around atomic defects in diamonds - challenging assumptions about the world's best heat conductor. Diamond, famous in material science for being the best natural heat conductor on Earth - but new research reveals that, at the atomic scale, it can briefly trap heat in unexpected ways.  more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Dec. 11 -- Utrecht University issued the following Q&A on Dec. 9, 2025, with Dick Heederik, professor of Health Risk Analysis at the Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences: * * * 'Relevant research requires a wide perspective and confidence in one's own expertise' Interview with Dick Heederik on the occasion of his retirement * Dick Heederik will retire in December 2025. He was appointed Professor of Health Risk Analysis at the Institute for Risk Assessment Science more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Dec. 11 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Daniel Hurdiss appointed EMBO Young Investigator The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) has appointed Daniel Hurdiss and 27 other researchers as EMBO Young Investigators. They join an international network of more than 800 life scientists who are at the beginning of their independent careers. Over the next four years, the group of researchers will actively participate in the EMBO Young Invest more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Dec. 11 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * From happy to scared: the first steps in emotion recognition "Emotions can protect you from danger or, conversely, bring you closer to others," explains Carlijn van den Boomen, Assistant Professor of Psychology. "When babies are seven months old, they can already distinguish between a frightened and a happy face. But not all children are equally good at recognising emotions in others. I am researching the more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Dec. 11 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * International attention for improving the welfare of companion animals Dr Hille Fieten speaks at APDAWG event in British House of Commons On Tuesday 9 December, Dr Hille Fieten, head of the Expertise Centre for Genetics in Veterinary Medicine at Utrecht University, attended the annual event of the All-Party Parliamentary Dog Advisory Welfare Group (APDAWG) at the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, Lond more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Dec. 11 (TNSrpt) -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Youth Perspectives from Students on the Right to a Healthy Environment in Europe Together with Youth and Environment Europe, students from Utrecht University contributed to a three month project that delivered recommendations to the Council of Europe for codifying a right to a healthy environment. The project was supervised by dr Julie Fraser, member of UCWOSL, who is an expert on human rights la more PR