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The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) today announced the launch of Anesthesia Answers, a new patient education resource created by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs)/nurse anesthesiologists to help patients and their families navigate one of healthcare's most misunderstood topics: anesthesia.

Scientists have revealed the DNA identity of the "initiator," a crucial sequence that kickstarts gene activation. AI analysis of a half million data points deciphered the initiator's identity. Researchers can use the new information to scan for mutations that may lead to diseases such as cancer.

The FDA has cleared a blood test developed from technology invented at WashU Medicine to aid in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease. The test, PrecivityAD2, can detect amyloid plaque biomarkers with over 90% accuracy, offering a less invasive alternative to spinal taps and brain scans.

With its new innovative pledges for student readiness and experiential learning, renowned distinction in teaching and research, and a global capital at its doorstep, American University is charting a bold path forward for today's world.

American University's School of Public Affairs--ranked No. 12 nationally for public affairs and top-rated in the Washington D.C. area--is launching a new 90-credit pilot program for an accelerated, three-year bachelor of arts in applied public policy analysis.

Welcome to "Ask the Expert," a UTHealth Houston newsroom series in which leading experts examine pressing health challenges. In this edition, we address opioid overdoses and substance use.

The fall season at the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center brings new and vibrant exhibitions of sculpture, photography, calligraphy, and more.

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and the State University of New York at Stony Brook (Stony Brook University) have successfully transmitted light particles containing quantum information through open air between the two institutions. This is the first demonstration of its kind in the United States and a key milestone toward extending the nation's…

There's a new lighthouse on Long Island. But instead of shining light to guide ships through waterways, this one transmits and receives particles of light that carry quantum information. Perched atop a seven-story building at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, the "Quantum Lighthouse" is a key pillar of the free-space optical (FSO) link spanning Brookhaven Lab, …

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center recognized outstanding faculty members for their exceptional contributions to cancer research, patient care, prevention, education and leadership during the Faculty Excellence Awards on August 20, 2026. The institution's annual Celebration of Faculty Excellence honors faculty whose achievements advance UT MD Anderson's mission to end cancer and ma…

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and the State University of New York at Stony Brook (Stony Brook University) have successfully transmitted light particles containing quantum information through open air between the two institutions. This is the first demonstration of its kind in the United States and a key milestone toward extending the nation's…

The Colorado River is in crisis. Many lower-basin states are blasting a federal plan to massively cut water deliveries from the river.

A first-in-class therapy to target MYC, one of the most sought-after and difficult targets in cancer biology, showed promise in hard-to-treat blood cancers, according to a new preclinical study from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center published in Blood.

Automatic crash notification (ACN) systems should become a standard safety feature in every new vehicle, like seat belts and air bags, according to a new paper by members of the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT), published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS). The authors note that, today, ACN is often offered as a premium connected-vehicle service th…

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center studying Parkinson's disease have discovered a previously unrecognized sequence of abnormal activity across multiple regions of the brain, providing a new level of understanding that could improve treatment options.

Hertz Fellow Noah Golowich spent his MIT doctoral thesis working out the theory behind that question, and other topics related to how AI programs tackle game theory--a field that has implications far beyond poker. His thesis, "Theoretical Foundations for Learning in Games and Dynamic Environments," was awarded the 2025 Hertz Thesis Prize from the Hertz Foundation. He was advised by Constantinos D…

Established in 2025, the Hertz Foundation Travel Fund award provides financial support to enrolled in-school and early-career Hertz Fellows (fewer than 10 years out of their degree) seeking to advance their professional growth through conference travel and interdisciplinary engagement. To date, about 40 Hertz Fellows have received travel fund awards

The Hertz Foundation mourns the passing of Hertz Fellow Elise Cawley, a valued member of our Board of Directors and a devoted supporter of the Foundation for many years.