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Newswise: New study finds dinosaur fossils did not inspire the mythological griffin
Released: 21-Jun-2024 4:05 AM EDT
New study finds dinosaur fossils did not inspire the mythological griffin
University of Portsmouth

For centuries, scientists thought they knew where the griffin legend came from. A new study takes a closer look at the data and folklore’s influence on science.

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Released: 20-Jun-2024 10:10 AM EDT
First-of-Its-Kind Detection Made in Striking New Webb Image
Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI)

Some of the greatest, and most interesting, astronomical discoveries have come as a surprise to researchers, even when examining the most well-studied areas of the sky.

Newswise: Removal of Ovaries Before Menopause Associated With Reduced White Matter Integrity in Brain
18-Jun-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Removal of Ovaries Before Menopause Associated With Reduced White Matter Integrity in Brain
Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Women who have their ovaries removed before menopause, particularly before the age of 40, have reduced white matter integrity in multiple regions of the brain later in life.

13-Jun-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Common Prostate Drugs Tied to Lower Risk of Dementia with Lewy Bodies
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Certain drugs used to treat urinary symptoms due to an enlarged prostate may be associated with a reduced risk of dementia with Lewy bodies, according to a study published in the June 19, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Released: 18-Jun-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Media Tip Sheet: Biden's Plan To Protect Immigrant Spouses to U.S. Citizens
George Washington University

The Biden administration plans to announce a new executive action that will offer protection to undocumented citizens immigrants to U.S. citizens. ...

Released: 18-Jun-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Media Tip Sheet: Russia’s Vladimir Putin Travels to North Korea to Meet with Kim Jong Un
George Washington University

Russian President Vladimir Putin is traveling to North Korea today to visit leader Kim Jong Un. ...

Newswise: New Study Suggests Cancer Drug Could Be Used to Target Protein Connection That Spurs Parkinson’s Disease
Released: 17-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
New Study Suggests Cancer Drug Could Be Used to Target Protein Connection That Spurs Parkinson’s Disease
Johns Hopkins Medicine

In studies with genetically engineered mice, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have identified a potentially new biological target involving Aplp1, a cell surface protein that drives the spread of Parkinson’s disease-causing alpha-synuclein.

Released: 17-Jun-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Media Tip Sheet: Surgeon General Wants Social Media Warning Label
George Washington University

In an op-ed published in The New York Times, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called on Congress to require a social media warning label. This would be similar to those of tobacco and alcohol... ...

Released: 17-Jun-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Media Tip Sheet: Commemorating Juneteenth
George Washington University

Juneteenth dates back to June 19, 1865, when slaves in Galveston, Texas were given the news that they were freed by President Abraham Lincoln, more than two years after President Lincoln signed the... ...

Released: 17-Jun-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Media Tip Sheet: Biden Campaign Launches Ad Centering Trump’s Convictions
George Washington University

The Biden campaign released a new ad highlighting former President Donald Trump's 34 felony convictions and other legal troubles. ...

 
Newswise: Wear it, then recycle: Designers make dissolvable textiles from gelatin
Released: 17-Jun-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Wear it, then recycle: Designers make dissolvable textiles from gelatin
University of Colorado Boulder

Researchers at the ATLAS Institute at the University of Colorado Boulder hope their DIY machine will help designers around the world experiment with making their own, sustainable fashion and other textiles from a range of natural ingredients—maybe even the chitin in crab shells or agar-agar from algae.

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Released: 17-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Investigating the Origins of the Crab Nebula With NASA's Webb
Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI)

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has provided a new view of the Crab, including the highest-quality infrared data yet available to aid scientists as they explore the detailed structure and chemical composition of the remnant. These clues are helping to unravel the unusual way that the star exploded about 1,000 years ago.

Newswise: Bedtime battles: 1 in 4 parents say their child can’t go to sleep because they’re worried or anxious
12-Jun-2024 9:10 AM EDT
Bedtime battles: 1 in 4 parents say their child can’t go to sleep because they’re worried or anxious
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

1 in 4 parents describe getting their young child to bed as difficult – and these parents are less likely to have a bedtime routine, more likely to leave on a video or TV show, and more likely to stay with their child until they’re asleep.

Released: 14-Jun-2024 8:05 AM EDT
High out-of-pocket costs may be barrier to filling naloxone prescriptions, study shows
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A study finds naloxone prescriptions, given to prevent opioid overdoses, are less likely to be filled when cost-sharing is higher, including at the start of a new health insurance year.

Released: 13-Jun-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Argonne and a Moroccan university sign agreement to advance green energy tech and computing
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne and University Mohammed VI Polytechnic signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a collaboration that will support energy storage, renewable energy, high-performance computing and clean water innovation.

Newswise: Hybridization Extremely Rare Between Grizzly and Polar Bears, Study Finds
12-Jun-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Hybridization Extremely Rare Between Grizzly and Polar Bears, Study Finds
University of Manitoba

Genome analysis of over 800 polar and grizzly bears reveals no new hybrids and confirms the eight previously-known “grolar bears”

Newswise: Scientists Predict Localized Extinction of Hudson Bay’s Polar Bears if Paris Climate Agreements Are Breached
12-Jun-2024 12:00 AM EDT
Scientists Predict Localized Extinction of Hudson Bay’s Polar Bears if Paris Climate Agreements Are Breached
University of Manitoba

For the first time, a multi-disciplinary team of scientists analyzes sea ice thickness against polar bear and seal survival across all of Hudson Bay; due to faster-than-expected sea ice loss, scientists predict localized polar bear extinction if Paris Agreements are not met

Released: 12-Jun-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Media Tip Sheet: U.S. Takes on India Today in International Cricket Tournament, ICC T20 World Cup
George Washington University

The U.S. national cricket team is garnering quite a bit of attention after its stunning upset of the global powerhouse Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup. ...

Released: 12-Jun-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Media Tip Sheet: All eyes on the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics
George Washington University

The 2024 Summer Olympics are right around the corner! The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad will take place in Paris from July 26 to August 11, 2024. ...

       
Released: 12-Jun-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Media Tip Sheet: Congressional Republicans Introduce Bill to Ban DEI Programs in Federal Government
George Washington University

Congressional Republicans have introduced the Dismantle DEI Act, aiming to eliminate all federal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and funding.



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