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Johns Hopkins and WVU Launch Research Partnership to Advance Joint Solutions for Shared Challenges

West Virginia University — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:20:07 EST

Tapping into the power of collaboration, Johns Hopkins University and West Virginia University are launching a new partnership to bring together researchers from both institutions to address complex challenges in health, science and society while positioning faculty teams to compete for future external funding.

Excessive Instagram Use Could Erode Our Sense of Self, Altering the Perception of Our Bodies

Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:00 EST

Instagram use could influence not only how we see our bodies, but also how our brain perceives as "ours" the bodies we inhabit. In short, it could erode our sense of self to the point of no longer recognizing ourselves in our own bodies, or feeling "at home" within them.

Multimedia Artist Laurie Anderson to Receive 2026 Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy

Inamori Foundation — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:00 EST

The Inamori Foundation today announced experimental multimedia artist and musician Laurie Anderson to receive the 2026 Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy.

UC San Diego Expert Available on Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger and Its Public-Interest Risks

University of California San Diego — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:25:23 EST

More Than the Matches Happening in Miami

University of Miami — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:20:18 EST

Thousands of people turned out for the FIFA Fan Festival as the University of Miami and other festival supporters welcomed the world to Miami.

In Taiwan, a Rutgers Grad Develops Lessons, Studies Mandarin and Takes Dance Classes

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:50:34 EST

Evan Charles Keeton, a Rutgers Honors College graduate who earned two bachelor's degrees, aims to imbue others with cross-cultural understanding through academics.

Gaming for Well-Being: New Study Links Open-World Games to Lower Loneliness and Greater Resilience

JMIR Publications — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:15:00 EST

New research suggests that video games may help adults feel less lonely by encouraging resilience and emotional coping skills.

To Spread Hope, the Next Rutgers-New Brunswick Laureate Reimagines 'America the Beautiful'

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:10:13 EST

The pen may be mightier than the sword, but Rutgers professor Min Kwon notes that music can be more powerful than words in moving people's hearts and minds, serving as "a vitamin for the soul."

FSU's Institute for Governance and Civics Offers Experts for America's 250th Birthday Coverage

Florida State University — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 EST

Like Humans, Great Apes Think Differently From Each Other

Association for Psychological Science — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:45:56 EST

A new study assesses how cognitive skills of great apes vary between individuals.

Expert: LNG Incumbents Have the Edge as Export Boom Faces New Risks

Tulane University — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:40:43 EST

CU Clarinet Ensemble Represents Thailand at ClarinetFest(r) 2026 in South Korea

Chulalongkorn University — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:55:57 EST

The CU Clarinet Ensemble, the only university clarinet ensemble from Thailand, participated in ClarinetFest(r) 2026 in Incheon, South Korea, from July 7-11, 2026, in celebration of the ensemble's 20th anniversary.

Chula LLBel Opens Applications for the "AI and the Law" Course

Chulalongkorn University — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:55:46 EST

The Chula LLBel Program at the Faculty of Law, Chulalongkorn University, is inviting external applicants to enroll in the "AI and the Law" program, a course designed to broaden perspectives and deepen understanding of the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the legal world from multiple dimensions.

SpaceX's Record IPO Tests the Limits of Narrative Driven Valuation

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:45:57 EST

SpaceX's record setting IPO showcases how Elon Musk's shifting narratives--now centered on orbital AI compute--are driving valuations far beyond current fundamentals, say UMD experts David Kirsch and Brent Goldfarb.

The Best Math Lesson Might Be Happening at Your Kitchen Table, New Study Finds

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:00:01 EST

In the minds of many people, math lives in the classroom - on blackboards, in textbooks, and in tests. New research from Amber Simpson, associate professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Leadership at the College of Community and Public Affairs, shows how math is happening all around us, especially at home, and that families don't even realize the role they play in how children experience mathematics.

Do 'Red Flag' Laws Help Prevent Violence?

UC Davis Health — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:35:26 EST

Researchers analyzed California's extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) and found individuals subject to these orders were significantly less likely to be arrested -- including for violent and firearm-related offenses -- both during the order and in the months after it expired.

How World Cup Athletes Endure: Tufts Expert on Training, Recovery and Player Safety

Tufts University — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:15:58 EST

Expert Available: Marjorie Edguer on How World Cup Fandom Fosters Connection and Combats Loneliness

Case Western Reserve University — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:15:37 EST

Experts: LGBTQ+ Policy, Schools and Sports

University of Colorado Boulder — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:10:59 EST

Mass Public School Closings in Chicago Linked to More Gun Violence in Surrounding Neighborhoods

University of Chicago Medical Center — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:09 EST

Analysis of Chicago Police Department data shows that a 10% increase in shootings can be linked to mass public school closures in 2013.

UWF Student Receives Lafayette Fellowship

University of West Florida — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:00:46 EST

University of West Florida senior environmental science major Elisabetta Savini was selected out of 3,400 applicants nationwide as one of 30 students awarded the prestigious Lafayette Fellowship, a ne...

Snapshot: Nebraskans' Satisfaction Down Since COVID, Recovery Stalled

University of Nebraska-Lincoln — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:25:01 EST

As Nebraska continues to confront brain drain and declining rural populations, the new Nebraska Snapshot from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln illustrates that residents' overall satisfaction with living here has fallen in the past six years.

Subscription Required? Newspaper Paywalls Scatter Most Readers but Provide Surprising Value

University of Notre Dame — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:35:09 EST

A new study from University of Notre Dame marketing professor Vamsi Kanuri that examines how news site readers react when confronted with a digital newspaper paywall shows that while most do leave the site, paywalls still generate a boost in subscriptions.

Psychologists Say Patients Are Turning to Chatbots as Mental Health Professionals

American Psychological Association (APA) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:43 EST

More than three-quarters of psychologists report their patients are discussing artificial intelligence in therapy, using the technology to seek additional support with their mental health, find a diagnosis or for friendship and intimate relationships, according to a survey by the American Psychological Association.

Depression May Rewire How Kids Pay Attention to Emotional Faces

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:15 EST

Depression may shape how much children pay attention to emotional expressions - sad or happy faces - and those changes appear to depend on whether the child has a family history of depression, according to a first-of-its-kind study from Binghamton University, State University of New York.