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Research reveals nanoflowers’ potential for supporting brain health
AgriLife Today - Texas
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July 17, 2025
At Texas A&M AgriLife Research, a new branch of brain science is blooming at the molecular scale — with nanoflowers. A study published in The Journal of Biological Chemistry demonstrated that nanoflowers — a type of metallic flower-shaped...
University Of Abuja Vice-Chancellor Tackles FCT Minister Wike Over Land Grabbing Allegations
Sahara Reporters
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The Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Prof. Lar Patricia Manko, has responded to the allegation of land grabbing levelled against the institution by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Speaking with...
Research finds this can help older adults stay healthier
Lebanon Democrat - Tennessee
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Mark Timberlake Walking just slightly faster helps older people stay active for longer, according to new research. Taking just 14 steps per minute more than their usual pace led to "meaningful" improvements in physical well-being for pensioners...
University Medical Center New Orleans names new CEO
New Orleans City Business - Louisiana
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July 17, 2025
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Tom Patrias promoted to CEO of UMC New Orleans He succeeds John R. Nickens IV, now CEO at Phoenix Children’s Patrias has 20+ years of healthcare leadership experience UMC is the region’s only Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center Tom...
Researchers Identify Most Efficient Reinforced Concrete Beam Design
FAU
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Reinforced concrete structures are designed to handle mechanical loads but can face significant challenges when exposed to corrosive environments. Corrosion of steel reinforcement bars (rebar) weakens the material by reducing its cross-sectional...
Research Trends and Hotspots of Acupuncture Therapy on Allergic Diseases From 2004 to 2024: A Bibliometric Analysis
Dove Medical Press
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July 17, 2025
Introduction Allergic diseases are a group of conditions characterized by the immune system’s hypersensitivity to environmental allergens. These conditions encompass allergic rhinitis (AR), allergic asthma (AA), atopic dermatitis (AD), urticaria,...
University of Iowa, Iowa State report drops in research funding
The Gazette - Iowa
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The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. IOWA CITY — In an evolving federal funding landscape under a new administration with shifting priorities, Iowa’s top research universities on Thursday...
University of Missouri researchers engineer plants for enhanced biofuel production
Show-Me State Times - Missouri
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July 17, 2025
Mun Y. Choi President | University of Missouri Mun Y. Choi President | University of Missouri Mizzou researchers are making strides in biofuel production by engineering plants to increase oil output. Plant biochemist Jay Thelen at the University...
Headbutting goats wrecking dairy researchers' study
BBC
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Researchers at a university hope that ear tags that track movement and behaviour will help to improve the welfare of dairy goats, however the animals are doing their best to thwart the project. The study is led by Harper Adams University in...
Sandra and Robert Connor Give $300,000 to Create Distinguished Scholarship in College of Medicine
UAMS
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July 17, 2025
View Larger Image Robert Connor and Sandra Connor's gift creates a distinguished scholarship in the College of Medicine. July 17, 2025 | LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a $300,000 gift from Sandra and...
I’ve spent the week at one of the world’s top AI research conferences. Here’s what is sticking with me
Fortune
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Welcome to Eye on AI! In this edition...Scale AI cuts 14% of workforce after Meta investment, hiring of founder Wang...OpenAI to take cut of ChatGPT shopping sales in hunt for revenues...Former top Google researchers have built a new kind of AI...
USask researcher uses honey bees to study fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
University of Saskatchewan
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July 17, 2025
One University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher believes that because of these similarities, honey bees can be used as a model to study the effects of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). “Honey bees have tremendously sophisticated social...
Anti-Israel Campus Protests Were Filled with Hate; College Teachers Tell You Not to Believe the Truth
Algemeiner Journal
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July 17, 2025
How history will treat the post-October 7 anti-Israel protests on college campuses across America will depend in part on how much longer they last. As we approach the two-year mark, there seems little room for indifference. Normal people are...
MTU’s Nimbus Research Centre amongst those to receive Sustainable Lab Certification
The Avondhu
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July 17, 2025
Munster Technological University’s (MTU) Nimbus Research Centre has officially been recognised as a national leader in sustainable research, receiving a Sustainable Laboratory Certification as part of Research Ireland’s landmark pilot programme....
Russell Sage and Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) are advancing toward a merger
WAMC - New York
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July 17, 2025
Two Capital Region colleges are celebrating the signing of an agreement that paves the way for a merger that could serve as a model for other institutions nationwide. Russell Sage President Matthew Shaftel and Albany College of Pharmacy and Health...
ICPF and Arden Donate Software to Indiana State University
Packaging World
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July 17, 2025
This content was written and submitted by the supplier. It has only been modified to comply with this publication’s space and style. This fall, students in the Packaging Engineering Technology program at Indiana State University will receive...
Washington University scrubs webpages of DEI content. ‘If you fight, you will be punished.’
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Missouri
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An aerial view of Washington University in St. Louis as seen on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com David Carson ST. LOUIS — Washington University has quietly removed many references to the university’s...
Healthcare: American researcher urges African leaders to prioritise tech
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 17, 2025
A renowned American physician and researcher, Dr. Matthew Heckman, has urged African leaders to leverage technology in research for qualitative healthcare delivery. Heckman disclosed this while speaking at a Public Lecture organised by Chrisland...
How Nigerian students are funding foreign admissions in 2025
Pulse
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July 17, 2025
Despite rising exchange rates and stricter visa requirements, thousands continue to pursue international degrees. In 2025, the real shift is not just where students are going but how they are funding it. Gone are the days when only the wealthy...
Cornell Graduate student contract receives legal backlash
Ithaca Journal - New York
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Burgett contends that the union's latest contract, which mandates union dues or fees for essential parts of graduate programs, violates federal labor law. Burgett’s case seeks to overturn the precedent set by the Columbia University ruling and end...