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Inaugural California Outdoor Economy Summit Highlights Rural Economies and Land Stewardship

Cal Poly Humboldt — Fri, 15 May 2026 19:15:47 EST

State, local, and Tribal leaders will gather to explore California's $80+ billion outdoor economy, including tourism, conservation, and public lands, and discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the sector.

Dealing with Graduation Stress

Texas Tech Health El Paso — Fri, 15 May 2026 19:15:40 EST

What to Know About Mifepristone

Tufts University — Fri, 15 May 2026 19:10:36 EST

As Day Turns to Night, Blue-Green Algae Undergo a Molecular Rewiring

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory — Fri, 15 May 2026 19:10:06 EST

Traditionally, biotechnology researchers have modified genes when engineering microbes for more robust and efficient production of biofuels and bioproducts. But researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) are using predictive phenomics to uncover additional layers of biological control, tracking how environmental changes reshape molecular activity inside a cell and how those shifts translate to function.

Ebola Outbreak Claims 65 Lives; Epidemiologist Available for Interview

Tulane University — Fri, 15 May 2026 19:05:19 EST

PNNL Boosts National Security Careers for Three Decades

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory — Fri, 15 May 2026 19:05:13 EST

Stephen Hernandez and Kaley Walker are among the 72 fellows who have the distinction of being part of the 30th class of the NNSA Graduate Fellowship Program.

Seeking experts to comment on - Pam Baker, TechTarget

Newswise Expert Queries — Fri, 15 May 2026 19:00:00 EST

Seeking experts to comment on reasons that ERP initiatives struggle to deliver business value.

Hybrid architecture is now the - Pam Baker, Tech Target

Newswise Expert Queries — Fri, 15 May 2026 19:00:00 EST

Hybrid architecture is now the operating model for enterprise software, not a technical configuration or

Patients with Prior C-Sections More Likely to Successfully Complete Vaginal Birth at Hospitals Serving More Black Patients

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:50:41 EST

Low-risk patients at predominantly Black-serving hospitals who previously gave birth through Cesareans are likelier to attempt and successfully deliver vaginally in a subsequent pregnancy than they are at hospitals treating few Black patients.

Encontrando Calma con Meditacion, Musica y Asombro

Cedars-Sinai — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:45:26 EST

Mas de 60 suculentas, treboles, don diegos y otras plantas en maceta prosperan en la oficina de Rebecca Hedrick, MD, directora de Psiquiatria de Enlace y Consulta en el Departamento de Psiquiatria y Ciencias del Comportamiento de Cedars-Sinai.

Expert Available for World Otter Day, May 27

Cal Poly Humboldt — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:45:03 EST

Yale Cancer Center Researchers Highlight Breakthroughs Across Cancer Care at ASCO 2026

Yale School of Medicine — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:40:21 EST

A list of Yale Cancer Center experts presenting their findings.

CHLA Researchers Contribute to Landmark NEJM Pediatric Septic Shock Trial

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:35:47 EST

A major international clinical trial has found that two commonly used intravenous fluids are equally effective for resuscitating children with septic shock. Children's Hospital Los Angeles researchers co-authored the landmark study, which was published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

New Publication Finds Abortion Bans Are Straining the OBGYN Workforce

George Washington University — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:35:31 EST

A new publication published in JAMA Health Forum finds that state abortion bans are placing significant stress on obstetricians and gynecologists (OBGYNs), affecting patient care, physician well-being, and medical training.

UAH Rotorcraft Center Develops Skyspear(tm) Attack Drone with Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems, Highlighted at T-REX Event

University of Alabama Huntsville — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:25:45 EST

Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, are showcasing the latest evolution of the Skyspear(tm) autonomous aerial defense platform this month at the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Technology Readiness Experimentation (T-REX) 26-2 event at Camp Atterbury in Indiana.

Finding Calm Through Meditation, Music and Awe

Cedars-Sinai — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:25:18 EST

More than 60 succulents, shamrocks, four-o'clock flowers and other potted plants are thriving in the Cedars-Sinai office of Rebecca Hedrick, MD, director of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

After Learning How to Walk Again, Rutgers Senior Embraces Leadership and Law

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:20:09 EST

During her sophomore year, Latisha Lubega was in a car crash that shattered her pelvis, forcing her to spend weeks in the hospital.The Rutgers University-New Brunswick student missed a semester while she recovered and had to learn to walk again. Even with those setbacks, the senior is walking across the stage this month.

FSU Researchers Develop Method to Expand Winter Weather Forecasting Capabilities From Weeks to Months

Florida State University — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:15:12 EST

Florida State University researchers have discovered how to accurately predict winter weather forecasts months in advance, affording sectors such as agriculture, water management, energy use and public health a longer lead time to prepare for inclement conditions. The research, which was published in Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, shows a method for forecasting how the stratospheric polar vortex, or SPV, will behave from winter through summer, before winter even starts.

Nature May Benefit Psychological Well-Being of Disadvantaged Children More Than Others

Fri, 15 May 2026 18:10:09 EST

Growing up in disadvantaged communities can take a toll on children, with greater stress leading to mental health issues and delays in psychological development. But a decade's worth of research suggests there's an effective and nearly free remedy that may level the playing field with their advantaged counterparts: time in nature.

Nearly 300 Military and Public Health Leaders to Graduate at 47th USU Commencement Ceremony

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:05:54 EST

On Armed Forces Day, nearly 300 military doctors, nurses, and health scientists will graduate from USU at DAR Constitution Hall. Featuring "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band, graduates will cross the stage in academic regalia before changing into service uniforms for live commissioning oaths.

Smith Professor Examines National Pension Crisis

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:33 EST

Business law professor T. Leigh Anenson's Cambridge University Press book analyzes a decade of landmark cases on public pension reform, offering a unified legal framework for one of the nation's most urgent fiscal challenges. Her research explains how constitutional contract rights shape--and often limit--state efforts to address massive pension debt.

Novel CAR T Cell Therapy Developed by UT MD Anderson Researchers Moves Into Clinical Studies

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Fri, 15 May 2026 11:05:00 EST

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and CTMC, a joint venture between UT MD Anderson and Resilience, today announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a 'safe to proceed' for the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for a novel chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy.

Novel Drug Shows Promise for Treating Advanced Kidney Cancer

Yale School of Medicine — Fri, 15 May 2026 10:30:48 EST

A new Phase I clinical trial provides proof of concept for a potential therapy for treatment-resistant cancers, particularly kidney cancer.

Oil Price Swings, Hantavirus and lessons for future pandemics and More: Call for Experts May 11, 2026

Newswise — Fri, 15 May 2026 10:25:00 EST

Newswise editorial staff have compiled the following suggestions for Expert Pitches and story ideas to pitch reporters.

High School Researcher Presents AI Diagnostic Tool for Rural Spinal Care at Dartmouth Rural Health Symposium

Soin Neuroscience — Fri, 15 May 2026 10:20:58 EST

Aviraj Soin, a high school junior from Yellow Springs, Ohio, presented original artificial intelligence machine-learning research this week at the Dartmouth Rural Health Symposium's poster session, a two-day convening of researchers, clinicians, and policymakers focused on improving healthcare outcomes in rural communities.