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Release date: 30-May-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Aurora supercomputer heralds a new era of scientific innovation
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne’s Aurora supercomputer represents a leap forward in scientific research. Offering unprecedented speed and power, advanced hardware, and AI capabilities, Aurora ushers in a new era of supercomputing to revolutionize the way scientists conduct research and achieve breakthroughs.

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Newswise: Tennessee institutions partner to develop dependable AI for national security applications
Released: 30-May-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Tennessee institutions partner to develop dependable AI for national security applications
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

At the Tennessee Valley Corridor Summit 2024 in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Vanderbilt University and Oak Ridge National Laboratory announced a partnership to develop training, testing and evaluation methods that will accelerate the Department of Defense’s adoption of AI-based systems in operational environments.

Newswise: New AI tool may help detect early signs of dementia
Release date: 30-May-2024 11:05 AM EDT
New AI tool may help detect early signs of dementia
UT Southwestern Medical Center

A novel speech analysis tool that uses artificial intelligence successfully detected mild cognitive impairment and dementia in a Spanish-speaking population, according to research led by UT Southwestern Medical Center. The study, published in Frontiers in Neurology, provides preliminary support for the algorithm as an early screening tool that may help identify patients at risk of developing dementia.

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Active surveillance shown to be an effective management strategy for prostate cancer patients
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

SEATTLE – May 30, 2024 – Researchers from Fred Hutch Cancer Center have found that active surveillance for prostate cancer patients with a low risk of progression is an effective alternative to immediate surgery or radiation to manage the disease.

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Newswise: Food Safety and Quality Review Summarizes Sustainable Seafood Preservation Techniques to Minimize Wastes and Losses
Released: 30-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Food Safety and Quality Review Summarizes Sustainable Seafood Preservation Techniques to Minimize Wastes and Losses
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Seafood is widely savored worldwide and a staple in many regions. However, the seafood processing industry struggles with significant waste generation, causing financial and socioecological issues. A Food Safety and Quality review describes emerging chemical and physical preservation techniques that can overcome the challenges associated with conventional preservation approaches. The review highlights innovative techniques which can significantly improve the shelf life of seafood and retain their sensory attributes, in an efficient, sustainable and cost-effective manner.

Released: 30-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
How to Balance Profit and Responsible Real Estate Development
Tufts University

Finding the balance between maximizing profit and promoting civic development is critical for successful growth in cities, says Justin Hollander, a professor in the Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning at Tufts University

Newswise: MSU expert: Media coverage of protests focuses on spectacle, not substance
Released: 30-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
MSU expert: Media coverage of protests focuses on spectacle, not substance
Michigan State University

For protesters, demonstrations are usually the result of meticulous planning by advocacy groups and leaders aimed at getting a message out to a wider world or to specific institutional targets. To outside onlookers, however, protests can seem disorganized and disruptive, and it can be difficult to see the depth of the effort or the goal.

 
Release date: 30-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
New method makes hydrogen from solar power and agricultural waste
University of Illinois Chicago

University of Illinois Chicago engineers have helped design a new method to make hydrogen gas from water using only solar power and agricultural waste such as manure or husks. The method reduces the energy needed to extract hydrogen from water by 600%, creating new opportunities for sustainable, climate-friendly chemical production.

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Nanoscale engineering brings light-twisting materials to more extreme settings
University of Michigan

Imaging the hot turbulence of aircraft propulsion systems may now be possible with sturdy sheets of composite materials that twist light beams, according to research led by the University of Michigan and Air Force Research Laboratory.

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As a busy hurricane season looms, new forecast model in the eye
University of Miami

A record 17 to 25 named storms have been predicted for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, with 8 to 13 of them becoming hurricanes. A new forecast model jointly created by researchers at NOAA and the University of Miami will provide better diversity of prediction tools.

Newswise: Fanaticos del beisbol: MSU students, Lansing Lugnuts partner to develop advertising campaigns for Hispanic community
Released: 30-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Fanaticos del beisbol: MSU students, Lansing Lugnuts partner to develop advertising campaigns for Hispanic community
Michigan State University

The next time you go to a Lansing Lugnuts baseball game, you may just see an advertisement or promotion created by Michigan State University students.

   
Released: 30-May-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Loughborough University and PFA publish findings from research study into Snus use in professional soccer
Loughborough University

Findings from a first-of-its kind study into Snus use in professional soccer have been published by the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) and Loughborough University.

     
Released: 30-May-2024 9:05 AM EDT
UWF and three other State University System of Florida institutions partner to test a model for oyster metabolites and Vibrio bacteria
University of West Florida

A research team composed of faculty from UWF, the Florida Institute of Technology, Florida Gulf Coast University and New College of Florida was recently awarded $200,000 from the Gulf of Mexico Alliance for their project, “An AI-Directed Tool Development for Pathogenic ‘Flesh-eating’ Vibrio Bacteria Prediction and Control.”

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New research platform assesses brain cancer mutations during surgery
Mayo Clinic

Brain cancer is difficult to treat when it starts growing, and a prevalent type, known as a glioma, has a poor five-year survival rate. In a new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Mayo Clinic researchers report on a new surgical platform used during surgery that informs critical decision-making about tumor treatment within minutes.

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D-Day 80th Anniversary: Cedars-Sinai Expert Available to Discuss Medical Preparation, Advances in Medicine After WWII
Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai’s History of Medicine Program will host a free event, open to the public, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and discuss the important role of American medicine in World War II.

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Two New Studies Challenge Widely Held Beliefs and Published Research on Women in the Workplace
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

Justin Frake, assistant professor of strategy, is interested in cause-and-effect relationships in real-world data and the hidden dynamics that shape workplace behavior and equality—or inequality.

   
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Penn Medicine Presenters at the American Transplant Congress 2024
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Leading experts in transplant from Penn Medicine will converge in the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia from June 1-5 for the American Transplant Congress. The event is the Joint Annual meeting of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and the American Society of Transplantation.

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Newswise: Edward G. Dudley Awarded 2023 J. Roger Porter Award
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Edward G. Dudley Awarded 2023 J. Roger Porter Award
United States Culture Collection Network

Edward Dudley, Professor of Food Science and Director of the E. coli Reference Center (ECRC) at The Pennsylvania State University, has been awarded the 2023 J. Roger Porter Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership of the ECRC to support novel life science discoveries.

23-May-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Violence, aggression against educators grew post-pandemic
American Psychological Association (APA)

While threats and violence against pre-K to 12th-grade teachers and other school personnel in the United States declined during the pandemic, after the restrictions were lifted, incidents rebounded to levels equal to or exceeding those prior to the pandemic, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Newswise: Chulalongkorn University Hosts Forum on “Inclusive Society”
Released: 30-May-2024 8:55 AM EDT
Chulalongkorn University Hosts Forum on “Inclusive Society”
Chulalongkorn University

Chulalongkorn University, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and academic partners, organized the Inclusive Society Platform Network Meeting titled Roundtable: What is inclusive society platform? “The Unheard Voices” and an exhibition of research on inclusive society.

Newswise: Explore Historicovator’s Innovative Learning Media to Take a Virtual Tour of Ancient Thai Communities Developed by Chula Education Lecturer
Released: 30-May-2024 8:55 AM EDT
Explore Historicovator’s Innovative Learning Media to Take a Virtual Tour of Ancient Thai Communities Developed by Chula Education Lecturer
Chulalongkorn University

History is fun with Historicovator, an innovative metaverse media for learning the past at your own pace, by a Chula Education Lecturer that won several awards at the iCAN 2023 Innovation Contest in Canada.

Newswise: Undergraduate research program boosts retention, especially for marginalized populations
Release date: 30-May-2024 8:30 AM EDT
Undergraduate research program boosts retention, especially for marginalized populations
West Virginia University

A faculty-mentored undergraduate research program at West Virginia University has led to higher student retention rates than institutional averages, according to a new study. Additionally, data revealed higher retention rates for participants from historically marginalized populations.

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علماء مايو كلينك يبتكرون اختبارات مسحات منزلية لسرطان بطانة الرحم والمبيضين
Mayo Clinic

روتشستر، ولاية مينيسوتا - يحسِّن الاكتشاف المبكر من نتائج علاج سرطانات بطانة الرحم والمبيضين، إلا إنه في كثير من الأحيان تشخص النساء في مراحل متأخرة من هذه الأمراض. وبخلاف العديد من أنواع السرطان الأخرى، لا توجد فحوصات قياسية للكشف المبكر عن سرطانات بطانة الرحم والمبيضين. ومن المتوقع ارتفاع معدل الإصابة بسرطان بطانة الرحم، مدفوعًا بعوامل بيئية، والسُمنة، والسكري.

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Cientistas da Mayo desenvolvem teste caseiro com swab para cânceres de endométrio e de ovário
Mayo Clinic

A detecção precoce ajuda nos resultados do tratamento para os cânceres de endométrio e de ovário, mas muitas vezes as mulheres são diagnosticadas em fases avançadas dessas doenças. Ao contrário de muitos outros tipos de câncer, não existem exames padrões para a detecção precoce dos cânceres de endométrio e de ovário. É esperado que a taxa de incidência de câncer de endométrio aumente, impulsionada por fatores ambientais, de obesidade e diabetes.

Released: 30-May-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Científicos de Mayo desarrollan pruebas caseras con hisopo para cánceres de endometrio y ovario
Mayo Clinic

La detección temprana ayuda en los resultados del tratamiento para los cánceres de endometrio y ovario, pero a menudo las mujeres son diagnosticadas en etapas avanzadas de estas enfermedades. A diferencia de muchos otros tipos de cáncer, no existen pruebas estándar para la detección temprana de los cánceres de endometrio y ovario. Se espera que aumente la tasa de incidencia de cáncer de endometrio, impulsada por factores ambientales, de obesidad y diabetes.

Released: 30-May-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Mount Sinai Named Among Top Hospitals and Health Systems in the U.S. for Fair and Inclusive Workplaces
Mount Sinai Health System

Health System ranked No.4 by Fair360, formerly DiversityInc, in workplace transparency, equity, and fairness

Newswise: Dana-Farber researchers uncover disparities in lived experiences for patients and physicians
29-May-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Dana-Farber researchers uncover disparities in lived experiences for patients and physicians
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Four teams of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute investigators have found that people experience discrimination and bias in different ways and in more realms of cancer care than previously understood. The findings, in different studies, suggest that oncology professionals and the systems they work in have more work to do to adapt to the realities of increasing diversity and inclusion, not only in the patient population but also in the oncology workforce.

Released: 30-May-2024 6:00 AM EDT
American Society of Anesthesiologists Launches ‘SafeHaven’ to Deliver Resources to Combat Burnout, Promote Mental Health
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today announced the launch of its new wellness initiative SafeHaven, a program created by clinicians for clinicians, offering personalized assistance to help combat stress and burnout. ASA, in partnership with the ASA Charitable Foundation and VITAL WorkLife, the leading mental health and well-being expert for health care organizations and their workforces, are providing the resource to anesthesiologists at a time when reports of physician burnout are at an all-time high.

29-May-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Risk of death from COVID-19 lessens, but infection still can cause issues 3 years later
Washington University in St. Louis

New findings on long COVID by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care system reveal that COVID-19 patients who were hospitalized within the first 30 days after infection face a 29% higher risk of death in the third year post-infection compared with people who have not had the virus.

Newswise: HKIAS Distinguished Lecture Series: Generative AI for Scientific Discovery by Prof. Wei-Ying Ma (June 11)
Released: 30-May-2024 4:05 AM EDT
HKIAS Distinguished Lecture Series: Generative AI for Scientific Discovery by Prof. Wei-Ying Ma (June 11)
Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong

As the Huiyan Chair Professor at Tsinghua University and Chief Scientist at the Institute for AI Industry Research (AIR), Professor Wei-Ying Ma will share insights on the advancements and challenges of generative AI technology in scientific discovery.

Newswise: Origins of Welsh dragons finally exposed by experts
Released: 30-May-2024 3:05 AM EDT
Origins of Welsh dragons finally exposed by experts
University of Bristol

A large fossil discovery has helped shed light on the history of dinosaurs in Wales.

Released: 30-May-2024 12:05 AM EDT
CHOP Researchers Develop Easy-to-Use Screening Tool to Help Improve Family Access to Federal Nutrition Programs
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Researchers developed, implemented and successfully tested a nutrition screener to improve access to healthy resources for families eligible for federally funded food benefits.

29-May-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Structural Inequities Amplify Homelessness Challenges for Pregnant People in Washington DC
Georgetown University Medical Center

New research conducted with Washington, DC, residents who experienced homelessness during pregnancy sheds light on the intersection of homelessness, pregnancy, and racial inequities. The findings underscore the urgent need for policy and practice changes to support vulnerable populations.

Newswise: Both high performance and stability were achieved with multifunctional materials!
Released: 30-May-2024 12:00 AM EDT
Both high performance and stability were achieved with multifunctional materials!
National Research Council of Science and Technology

The Korean joint research team has developed a 4-Amino-TEMPO derivative with photocatalytic properties and successfully used it to produce high-performance and stable fiber-shaped dye-sensitized solar cells (FDSSCs) and fiber-shaped organic light-emitting diodes (FOLEDs).

Released: 29-May-2024 7:05 PM EDT
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names E. Antonio Chiocca, MD, PhD, FAANS, as the Organization’s Vice President
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Dr. Chiocca assumes the role of vice president of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) for 2024-25.

Released: 29-May-2024 7:05 PM EDT
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names E. Sander Connolly MD, FAANS, as the Organization’s President-Elect
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Dr. Connolly assumes the role of president-elect of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) for 2024-25. His term will culminate with the prestigious 2025 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting scheduled to convene in Boston on April 25-28, 2025.

Released: 29-May-2024 7:05 PM EDT
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names Aviva Abosch, MD, PhD, FAANS, as the Organization’s Secretary
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Dr. Abosch assumes the role of secretary of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) for 2024-25.



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