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Released: 16-Aug-2023 10:15 AM EDT
‘Safe Harbor’ for Crypto Fraud Victims and Its Relevance to the Celsius Case
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Samuel Handwerger explains the safe harbor accounting method as a recourse for cryptocurrency investors in cases like that of Celsius Network.

   
Released: 10-Aug-2023 11:05 AM EDT
"Get back to where you once belonged!" Back-to-School stories for media
Newswise

It's that time of year again. For media working on stories about the seasonal return to school, here are the latest features and experts in the Back-To-School channel on Newswise.

     
Released: 9-Aug-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Wayne State University researchers improve environmental monitoring applications
Wayne State University Division of Research

A research team from Wayne State University’s National Institutes of Health-funded Superfund Research Program, the Center for Leadership in Environmental Awareness and Research (CLEAR), recently published a paper that describes a new technique they developed that couples the Internet of Things sensor network with Edge Computing (IoTEC) to improve environmental monitoring. The paper, “IoT-based edge computing (IoTEC) for improved environmental monitoring,” was published recently in Sustainable Computing.

Released: 26-Jul-2023 5:25 PM EDT
Viral TikTok health videos tend to cover three topics, rely on influencers
Washington State University

Sexual health, diet and exercise are the three topics that steal the show when it comes to popular health-related videos on TikTok.

Newswise: Deep-dive on telehealth use in Michigan shows importance for mental, rural & out-of-state care
Released: 21-Jul-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Deep-dive on telehealth use in Michigan shows importance for mental, rural & out-of-state care
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A new single-state report looks at patterns of telehealth use by people with different forms of insurance before and during the pandemic, and could inform post-pandemic health policy.

Released: 20-Jul-2023 12:30 PM EDT
Tell us how you really feel -- keep up with the latest research in Psychology and Psychiatry
Newswise

The latest research in psychology and psychiatry on Newswise.

       
Released: 10-Jul-2023 1:50 PM EDT
New social media platform Threads builds competition among rivals, says expert
Virginia Tech

Threads, the newest venture from Meta, has become Twitter’s biggest rival in less than a week, registering 100 million users within five days. “Threads has often been discussed as the app that could kill Twitter,” said Virginia Tech multimedia journalism expert Mike Horning.

Released: 6-Jul-2023 4:40 PM EDT
Director of FSU’s Information Institute available to discuss historic broadband infrastructure funding
Florida State University

The federal government has announced historic high-speed internet infrastructure funding through the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program, or BEAD.

Released: 30-Jun-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Find the latest expert commentary on the recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions here
Newswise

Newswise offers a roundup of the latest expert commentary on the recent decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court.

       
Released: 23-May-2023 2:45 PM EDT
Privacy protection and other corporate accountability matters in the Business Ethics channel
Newswise

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, was fined a record 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) and ordered to stop transferring data collected from Facebook users in Europe to the United States. Find the latest research and expert commentary on privacy issues and controversial business practices in the Business Ethics channel.

Newswise: Boost for the quantum internet
Released: 23-May-2023 11:20 AM EDT
Boost for the quantum internet
University of Innsbruck

Quantum networks connect quantum processors or quantum sensors with each other. This allows tap-proof communication and high-performance distributed sensor networks.

Newswise: Kate Keahey breaks new ground in computer science
Released: 15-May-2023 11:50 AM EDT
Kate Keahey breaks new ground in computer science
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne computer scientist Kate Keahey has built multiple application projects popularizing the use of cloud computing.

Released: 12-May-2023 3:30 PM EDT
Immigration Nation: Research and Experts
Newswise

Title 42, the United States pandemic rule that had been used to immediately deport hundreds of thousands of migrants who crossed the border illegally over the last three years, has expired. Those migrants will have the opportunity to apply for asylum. President Biden's new rules to replace Title 42 are facing legal challenges. Border crossings have already risen sharply, as many migrants attempt to cross before the measure expires on Thursday night. Some have said they worry about tighter controls and uncertainty ahead. Immigration is once again a major focus of the media as we examine the humanitarian, political, and public health issues migrants must go through.

       
9-May-2023 3:05 PM EDT
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Get your mental health news here
Newswise

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Get your mental health news here.

Newswise: Internet search trends reflect concerns following Supreme Court health care decisions
Released: 1-May-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Internet search trends reflect concerns following Supreme Court health care decisions
Indiana University

Internet search trends may immediately capture how society seeks information related to reproductive health care, according to new research from Indiana University researchers.

   
Newswise:Video Embedded live-event-for-april-26-fake-news-effect-on-media-relations
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Released: 27-Apr-2023 4:30 PM EDT
TRANSCRIPT AND VIDEO AVAILABLE: Live Event for April 26: Misinformation and Media Relations
Newswise

We are forming a panel to discuss misinformation and how it affects media relations. For the last two years, we have been looking at how Newswise can tackle issues around spreading and consuming fake news.

       
Newswise: One in four internet users are overwhelmed by the clutter in their browser
Released: 25-Apr-2023 8:05 AM EDT
One in four internet users are overwhelmed by the clutter in their browser
Aalto University

One in four internet users are overwhelmed by the clutter in their browser, and some coping strategies only make the problem worse.

Newswise:Video Embedded live-event-for-april-21-sleeping-pill-reduces-levels-of-alzheimer-s-proteins
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Released: 21-Apr-2023 3:10 PM EDT
TRANSCRIPT AND VIDEO AVAILABLE Live Event for April 21: Sleeping pill reduces levels of Alzheimer’s proteins
Newswise

Researcher will discuss the study which involved a sleeping aid known as suvorexant that is already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for insomnia, hints at the potential of sleep medications to slow or stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

       
Released: 18-Apr-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Limited resources leave youth vulnerable to digital abuse
Cornell University

Youth in the U.S. are targets of cross-platform digital abuse from peers, strangers, offline acquaintances and even relatives, with threats ranging from harassment and sexual violence to financial fraud, according to a new study from Cornell University and Google researchers.

Released: 13-Apr-2023 10:05 AM EDT
One-size-fits-all content moderation fails the Global South
Cornell University

Social media companies need content moderation systems to keep users safe and prevent the spread of misinformation, but these systems are often based on Western norms, and unfairly penalize users in the Global South, according to new research at Cornell University.

   
Newswise: Can ‘body beautiful’ socials cause serious body image disorders?
Released: 4-Apr-2023 5:05 AM EDT
Can ‘body beautiful’ socials cause serious body image disorders?
University of South Australia

New research from the Universitas Surabaya and the University of South Australia shows that while social media may compound negative body image issues, it’s only through a lens of perfectionism that it can affect a significant body issue – body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).

Released: 24-Mar-2023 10:45 AM EDT
More support needed for children with disabilities using the Internet
University of East Anglia

Children with disabilities need better support to manage their online lives and potential online risks, according to new research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA).

Newswise:Video Embedded newswise-live-event-for-march-15-what-can-we-expect-from-ai-and-chatbots-in-the-next-few-years
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Released: 16-Mar-2023 10:55 AM EDT
TRANSCRIPT AND VIDEO AVAILABLE: Newswise Live Event: What can we expect from AI and Chatbots in the next few years?
Newswise

We're thrilled to announce our upcoming expert panel on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on journalism. As a platform for verified news, Newswise often hosts such panels on trending topics. We invite both reporters and the public to join us and interact with our panelists.

     
Released: 9-Mar-2023 1:30 PM EST
You can't put a price tag on knowledge. Read the latest news on finance and the world economy in the Economics channel
Newswise

The U.S. economy is on people's minds as the government prepares for a showdown on the deficit and government spending. Find the latest research and expert commentary on money issues here. Below are some of the latest headlines in the Economics channel on Newswise.

       
Newswise: The Journal of Medical Internet Research | Chatbot Conversations During COVID-19: Topic Modeling and Sentiment Analysis
Released: 8-Mar-2023 11:05 AM EST
The Journal of Medical Internet Research | Chatbot Conversations During COVID-19: Topic Modeling and Sentiment Analysis
JMIR Publications

This study examined the COVID-19 pandemic–related topics online users discussed with a commercially available chatbot and compared the sentiment expressed by users from five culturally different countries.

     
Newswise: Death Positive Scholar Brings a New Angle to Grief
Released: 28-Feb-2023 2:55 PM EST
Death Positive Scholar Brings a New Angle to Grief
California State University, Fullerton

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and other public health crises, death anxiety in the United States has significantly increased. Christian Seiter, assistant professor of human communication studies at Cal State Fullerton, analyzes how different emotions — such as worry and humor — impact people’s willingness to confront their mortality.

Newswise: How to talk with youth about the dangers of viral challenges and online safety
Released: 21-Feb-2023 12:40 PM EST
How to talk with youth about the dangers of viral challenges and online safety
Virginia Tech

Viral challenges have been around almost as long as the internet. Some, like the ice bucket challenge are good, raising awareness on important issues. But others are not, and can put both youth and their parents at risk. What makes these viral challenges attractive for youth? How should parents approach the topic of online safety with their children? A Virginia 4-H specialist and a Virginia 4-H’er provide advice on how to do just this.

Newswise: Are digital humans the employees of the future?
Released: 20-Feb-2023 8:05 AM EST
Are digital humans the employees of the future?
Iowa State University

Researchers who’ve studied the emergence of digital humans say “AI with a face” will become more prevalent within the decade. They wrote an article aimed at industry leaders to highlight four types of digital humans and offer guidance.

   
26-Jan-2023 3:15 PM EST
Tweets reveal where in cities people express different emotions
PLOS

An analysis of nearly 2 million Tweets made by people in London and San Francisco explores specific events and types of locations that are associated with different emotions.

Released: 26-Jan-2023 4:15 PM EST
Tweets reveal where in cities people express different emotions and other behavioral studies in the Behavioral Science channel
Newswise

Below are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Behavioral Science channel on Newswise, a free source for journalists.

       
Released: 26-Jan-2023 11:00 AM EST
Attributing the rising costs of groceries to “price gouging” is not accurate
Newswise

Is putting the blame on grocery store managers for your rising costs of orange juice accurate? It’s not quite that simple.

Newswise: Improving data security for a hybrid society: insights from new study
Released: 23-Jan-2023 2:00 PM EST
Improving data security for a hybrid society: insights from new study
Tokyo University of Science

Society 5.0 envisions a connected society driven by data shared between people and artificial intelligence devices connected via the Internet of Things (IoT).

Newswise: The Latest From The American Astronomical Society Meeting And Other Space News
9-Jan-2023 4:20 PM EST
The Latest From The American Astronomical Society Meeting And Other Space News
Newswise

Below are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Space and Astronomy channel on Newswise, a free source for journalists.

Released: 5-Jan-2023 8:05 AM EST
Why technology alone can’t solve the digital divide
Ohio State University

For some communities, the digital divide remains even after they have access to computers and fast internet, new research shows.

Released: 20-Dec-2022 10:05 AM EST
Signal processing algorithms improved turbulence in free-space optic tests
Aston University

Researchers at Aston University found that optimising light beams helped address atmospheric turbulence in free-space optical communication

Released: 16-Dec-2022 12:20 PM EST
Remote healthcare using 5G in mountainous areas for effective use of resources and quality assurance of treatment
Nagoya University

Japan’s population is rapidly aging. As a result, new challenges have emerged as an increased number of elderly people, many of whom live in isolated parts of the country, need medical and nursing care despite inadequate medical resources.

   
Released: 14-Dec-2022 8:00 AM EST
New Web Tracking Technique is Bypassing Privacy Protections
University of California San Diego

Two years ago, several browsers that prioritize user privacy --- including Safari, Firefox, and Brave --- began to block third-party cookies for all users by default. Advertisers have responded by pioneering a new method for tracking users across the Web, known as user ID (or UID) smuggling, which does not require third-party cookies. But no one knew exactly how often this method was used to track people on the Internet.

Released: 12-Dec-2022 11:05 AM EST
Internet treatment for anger works
Karolinska Institute

Problems with managing anger can have severe consequences for the afflicted individual and their loved ones.

Released: 8-Dec-2022 11:05 AM EST
Have you heard of cloud computing? Argonne’s Ian Foster helped lay its groundwork
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne computer scientist Ian Foster is considered the father of cloud computing. His impact on grid computing and computer science is recognized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers with the 2023 IEEE Internet Award.

Released: 5-Dec-2022 4:05 PM EST
We ain't misbehavin' here. The latest news in Behavioral Science on Newswise
Newswise

Here are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Behavioral Science channel on Newswise, a free source for journalists.

       
Newswise: New Quantum Light Source Paves the Way to a Quantum Internet
Released: 5-Dec-2022 7:05 AM EST
New Quantum Light Source Paves the Way to a Quantum Internet
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Researchers recently produced single-photon sources with operating wavelengths compatible with existing fiber communication networks using two-dimensional molybdenum ditelluride semiconductor layers on nano-size pillars.

Released: 17-Nov-2022 8:05 AM EST
Musk's Twitter ownership is more complicated than he might have anticipated, U-M expert says
University of Michigan

Business owner Elon Musk's purchase and overhaul of Twitter since October has raised more questions about the social media platform's future.

Released: 8-Nov-2022 10:05 PM EST
A 5G-enabled AI-based malware classification system for the next generation of cybersecurity
Incheon National University

Researchers develop a 5G-enabled deep learning approach for classifying malware attacks on the Industrial Internet of Things

20-Oct-2022 10:40 AM EDT
COVID-19 conspiracy theories could be a “gateway” to belief in more conspiracies
PLOS

In a new analysis, people who more strongly believed in COVID-19 conspiracy theories were more likely to subsequently develop an increased tendency to believe in conspiracy theories in general.



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