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Released: 30-Apr-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Massive Stellar Black Hole Experts and Research
Newswise

The discovery of the most massive stellar black hole yet in the Milky Way galaxy has captured the attention of astronomers worldwide. This extraordinary find, identified through data from the European Space Agency's Gaia mission, showcases the remarkable capabilities of modern astronomical technology.

Newswise: ‘Fallout’ success: video game nostalgia spans multiple media, explains expert
Released: 26-Apr-2024 5:05 PM EDT
‘Fallout’ success: video game nostalgia spans multiple media, explains expert
Virginia Tech

Mention the name “Fallout” to a dedicated gamer, and you might well see their eyes light up with nostalgia. Amazon Prime’s new “Fallout” TV show racked up high scores with critics and audiences alike. Virginia Tech media expert James Ivory answered questions about the appeal of “Fallout” and what its success could mean for the future of entertainment media.

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Released: 24-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Lyme Disease in Dogs: What Dog Owners Should Know
Virginia Tech

As Lyme disease cases rise in the U.S., humans are not the only ones at risk. Veterinarians with the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine say dogs are increasingly vulnerable to this tick-borne illness.  “Black-legged ticks, also called deer ticks, are most common carriers of Borrelia burgdorfer and can be found in the northeastern and north-central parts of the U.

Released: 23-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Rutgers Health Experts Are Available to Discuss Harmful Impacts of New Medicare, Medicaid Data Policies
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced changes to data access policies for researchers, substantially increasing costs and significantly limiting access for institutions.

Newswise: Historic trial of former President Trump helps and hurts his campaign, experts explain
Released: 22-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Historic trial of former President Trump helps and hurts his campaign, experts explain
Virginia Tech

Former President Donald Trump’s legal entanglements as he campaigns for reelection have reached the highest level of stakes yet with jury selection completed in his New York state criminal trial.

Released: 17-Apr-2024 5:05 PM EDT
MSU expert: The cicadas are coming
Michigan State University

For the first time in more than 200 years, two broods of cicadas Brood XIX, known as the Great Southern Brood, and Brood XIII, known as the Northern Illinois Brood will emerge from the ground simultaneously. Hannah Burrack, professor and chair of the Department of Entomology at Michigan State University, answers questions about this rare occurrence.

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Released: 15-Apr-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Pediatric Pulmonologist Leads Translational Research to Treat Chronic Airway Infections in children with Cystic Fibrosis
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Dr. Burgener, a pediatric pulmonologist who joined CHLA last summer from Stanford University, studies cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disorder that affects the lungs, pancreas and other organs.

Released: 11-Apr-2024 4:05 PM EDT
MSU expert: what to know about avian influenza detections
Michigan State University

Although the current avian influenza outbreak began more than two years ago, detections have been made in recent weeks in cattle, cats and large commercial poultry flocks across the country and in Michigan.

Released: 11-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
New EPA PFAS Ruling: MSU Experts Provide Overview of Changes
Michigan State University

Municipal water systems must remove “forever chemicals” from their tap water under a new rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency meant to prevent deaths and serious illnesses linked to the substances.

   
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Released: 11-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Billions of cicadas are coming as two rare broods emerge, but not for everyone says expert
Virginia Tech

For the first time in more than 200 years, billions of cicadas - two different broods - will emerge from the ground at the same time. These two different broods have not been seen together since the 1800s. But, as Virginia Tech entomologist Doug Pfeiffer explained not everyone will see this once in a lifetime spectacle.

Released: 9-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
A Dentist’s Tool for Tackling the Unexpected
Tufts University

A Tufts University School of Dental Medicine faculty member was part of a team from the Anesthesia Research Foundation of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology that developed a free app called 10 Minutes Saves a Life for use by dentists and other members of the dental team.

Newswise: Teen Behavior, Explained by a Neuroscientist
Released: 9-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Teen Behavior, Explained by a Neuroscientist
Tufts University

A researcher at Tufts School of Medicine explains how brain development—as well as current events—can influence decision-making in adolescence.

     
Released: 9-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
7 Rosacea Skin Care Tips
American Academy of Dermatology

Rosacea is a common skin condition that affects at least 14 million U.S. adults and commonly appears as a tendency to blush or flush more easily than others. While treatable, symptoms, such as skin thickening and eye problems, can often be uncomfortable and affect people’s quality of life.

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Released: 8-Apr-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Problems with 3 Body Problem? Experts discuss physics, mathematics behind hit Netflix show
Virginia Tech

Adapted from the novels by Cixin Liu, the science fiction television series 3 Body Problem, the latest from the creators of HBO’s Game of Thrones, has become the most watched show on Netflix since its debut last month.

Released: 8-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Experts on Israel & Palestine, Context & Background
University of Colorado Boulder

On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas launched an attack from Gaza into neighboring Israel, part of a long conflict between Israel and Palestine, which has both modern and deep historical roots. CU Boulder experts are available to discuss the history of Israel, Palestine and the broader region.

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Released: 8-Apr-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Ukraine & War in Eastern Europe
University of Colorado Boulder

The Ukraine-Russia War broke out in February 2022, when Russia launched air and land attacks against the sovereign nation of Ukraine. CU Boulder experts are available to discuss various topics related to the war in Ukraine, including the history of conflict, political diplomacy and economic impacts of the war on the United States.

   
Newswise: Native UM Student Works to Create Missing Persons Database
Released: 8-Apr-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Native UM Student Works to Create Missing Persons Database
University of Montana

Haley Omeasoo was already studying forensic science at the University of Montana when she saw the poster that redefined her life.

Released: 8-Apr-2024 5:05 AM EDT
10 years later . . . MSU experts are available to comment on what’s next for Flint
Michigan State University

Michigan State University has a long-standing relationship with the city of Flint, Michigan. MSU Extension has been working with people in Genesee County for more than 100 years and continues to offer programs to help residents thrive.

Newswise: Experts offer advice for protecting privacy and security when filing taxes
Released: 5-Apr-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Experts offer advice for protecting privacy and security when filing taxes
Virginia Tech

April is here which means tax filing is upon us. While taxes can be stressful, there is also a concern about the information you share and the impact on your privacy.

Released: 2-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Total eclipse: U-M experts leap at rare chance to view sun's atmosphere from the ground
University of Michigan

The April 8 total eclipse will reveal the sun's outer atmosphere as a tangle of light that outlines the moon's silhouette like a crown. This image inspired the Latin name for the sun's atmosphere—the corona.



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