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Newswise: PMCU Promotes “THESIS PROJECT 2023” — Art Thesis Exhibition
Released: 15-May-2023 8:55 AM EDT
PMCU Promotes “THESIS PROJECT 2023” — Art Thesis Exhibition
Chulalongkorn University

The Property Management of Chulalongkorn University (PMCU) invites all those interested to the Art thesis exhibition “THESIS PROJECT 2023.” This exhibition provides a platform for the younger generation to showcase their perspectives and pave the way to actualize their dreams through various works, including designs, creative activities, and arts exhibitions. The event is open for the public from April to May 2023 at SIAMSCAPE, Lido Connect, and the area CU Centenary Park.

Newswise: Songs of the Oceans Raise Environmental Awareness #ASA184
3-May-2023 12:55 PM EDT
Songs of the Oceans Raise Environmental Awareness #ASA184
Acoustical Society of America (ASA)

At the 184th ASA Meeting, Colin Malloy of Ocean Network Canada will present his method to transform ocean data into captivating, solo percussion songs. He employs sound from hydrophones and introduces elements inspired by ocean-related data such as temperature, acidity, and oxygenation. For example, in his piece, Oil & Water, Malloy represents the impact of oil production on the oceans. He plays an eerily catchy melody on steel drums and inserts noise to represent oil production over the past 120 years.

Newswise: New Museum of the Eye Exhibit Explores the Eye as a Cultural Symbol, From Ancient to Modern Times
Released: 10-May-2023 12:00 PM EDT
New Museum of the Eye Exhibit Explores the Eye as a Cultural Symbol, From Ancient to Modern Times
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

The Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye®, the world’s only free, public museum dedicated to the science of sight, today announced the opening of Decoding the Eye: Signs and Symbols, a new exhibit exploring how the eye appears as a symbol throughout time.

Newswise: Experts available to comment on trending news topics for the week of May 8
Released: 10-May-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Experts available to comment on trending news topics for the week of May 8
Indiana University

Experts from Indiana University are available to comment on trending topics for the week of May 8, including the Writer's Guild of America strike, the ongoing investigation into the leak of classified military documents on Discord, and the role of climate change in an early allergy season.

Released: 10-May-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Niraula wins 2023 Endocrine Images Art Competition
Endocrine Society

Anzela Niraula, Ph.D., of the University of Washington in Seattle, won the Endocrine Society's 2023 Endocrine Images Art Competition for her image of the microglia mandala. This contest celebrates the beauty of endocrine science, and entries were judged based on aesthetic value and significance to endocrine research.

Released: 9-May-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Getty Foundation awards exhibition grant to UC Irvine’s Beall Center for Art + Technology
University of California, Irvine

IThe Beall Center for Art + Technology at the University of California, Irvine has received a $200,000 exhibition grant from the Getty Foundation to present “Future Tense: Art, Complexity and Predictability,” a thematic show and artist residency program. The Beall Center is among more than 45 Southern California awardees participating in the third collaboration of Getty’s Pacific Standard Time initiative.

Released: 9-May-2023 9:00 AM EDT
NYC Media Lab Partners With Verizon to Release Free Immersive Educational Content Available to All US-Based Educators
NYU Tandon School of Engineering

The NYC Media Lab announced the availability of new immersive educational content for all US-based educators. Developed in partnership with Verizon for the $1M Museum Initiative, over 50 augmented reality (AR)- and virtual reality (VR)-focused lesson plans are available on Verizon Innovative Learning HQ (verizon.com/learning)—the free online education portal that brings next-gen learning to all.

   
Newswise: Hollywood writers strike: AI concerns, industry consequences
Released: 9-May-2023 2:10 AM EDT
Hollywood writers strike: AI concerns, industry consequences
Virginia Tech

Hollywood screenwriters have gone on strike. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) seeks higher pay, upfront fees from streaming services, better working conditions and reassurance that studios won’t use artificial intelligence programs to generate scripts. The last WGA strike, 15 years ago, led to permanent changes in the entertainment landscape, such as the rise of reality television.

Newswise: Beyond Necessity, Hearing Aids Bring Enjoyment Through Music #ASA184
1-May-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Beyond Necessity, Hearing Aids Bring Enjoyment Through Music #ASA184
Acoustical Society of America (ASA)

At the 184th ASA Meeting, Emily Sandgren and Joshua Alexander of Purdue University will describe experiments to determine the best hearing aids for listening to music. To test and compare, they took over 200 recordings of music samples as processed by hearing aids from seven popular manufacturers. They asked study participants to rate the sound quality of these recordings and found that the hearing aids had lower ratings for music than their control stimuli. The researchers found bigger differences in music quality between hearing aid brands than between speech and music programs.

   
Newswise: Jamaica Kincaid to Receive the 2024 St. Louis Literary Award
Released: 2-May-2023 12:40 PM EDT
Jamaica Kincaid to Receive the 2024 St. Louis Literary Award
Saint Louis University

Author Jamaica Kincaid will receive the 2024 St. Louis Literary Award from the Saint Louis University Libraries. Kincaid will come to St. Louis next spring to accept the award.

Released: 27-Apr-2023 12:15 PM EDT
Mount Sinai Awarded Grant to Assess Music’s Impact on Well-Being, Depression
Mount Sinai Health System

The Mount Sinai Health System Assessment of Music Experiences in Navigating Depression (AMEND Lab) at the Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to investigate how music and music therapy can influence mood and alter depression symptoms across vulnerable populations.

Newswise: Lead Vocal Tracks in Popular Music Go Quiet
20-Apr-2023 11:20 AM EDT
Lead Vocal Tracks in Popular Music Go Quiet
American Institute of Physics (AIP)

Scientists carried out an analysis of hundreds of popular song recordings from 1946 to 2020 to determine the lead vocal to accompaniment ratio, or LAR. The study considered the four highest-ranked songs from the Billboard Hot 100 chart for each year and the results show that, contrary to expectations, the LAR for popular music decreased over the decades in question. This means that, relative to their bands, lead singers are getting quieter.

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Released: 21-Apr-2023 3:10 PM EDT
TRANSCRIPT AND VIDEO AVAILABLE Live Event for April 21: Sleeping pill reduces levels of Alzheimer’s proteins
Newswise

Researcher will discuss the study which involved a sleeping aid known as suvorexant that is already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for insomnia, hints at the potential of sleep medications to slow or stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

       
Released: 19-Apr-2023 2:35 PM EDT
UCI Libraries to host reception launching ‘400 Years of Shakespeare’s First Folio’ exhibit
University of California, Irvine

UCI Libraries is hosting a reception to celebrate the opening of its newest exhibit, “400 Years of Shakespeare’s First Folio.” The event begins at the Irvine Barclay Theatre with a discussion between Derek Quezada, exhibit curator and rare-books librarian at the University of Southern California, and Eric Rasmussen, Regents Teaching Professor and Foundation Professor of English at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Newswise: Tony and Grammy Award-winning 'Hamilton' star Leslie Odom, Jr. to address Tulane graduates
Released: 12-Apr-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Tony and Grammy Award-winning 'Hamilton' star Leslie Odom, Jr. to address Tulane graduates
Tulane University

Tony and Grammy Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr., best known for his breakout role as the original Aaron Burr in the hit musical Hamilton, will address graduates as the keynote speaker at Tulane University’s Unified Commencement Saturday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. in Yulman Stadium.

Newswise: James Bond Novel, ‘Casino Royale,’ Celebrates 70th Anniversary
Released: 12-Apr-2023 10:05 AM EDT
James Bond Novel, ‘Casino Royale,’ Celebrates 70th Anniversary
California State University, Fullerton

April 13, 2023 marks the 70th anniversary of the publication of Ian Fleming's first James Bond novel, “Casino Royale.” The book, which introduced the world to the suave, sophisticated and daring British secret agent, became an instant classic and paved the way for a franchise that has since become one of the most successful in history.

Released: 30-Mar-2023 6:55 PM EDT
Researchers use 21st century methods to record 2,000 years of ancient graffiti in Egypt
Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University researchers are learning more about ancient graffiti—and their intriguing comparisons to modern graffiti—as they produce a state-of-the-art 3D recording of the Temple of Isis in Philae, Egypt.

   
Newswise: UWF Dance Marathon raises more than $30,000 for Children’s Miracle Network
Released: 28-Mar-2023 3:35 PM EDT
UWF Dance Marathon raises more than $30,000 for Children’s Miracle Network
University of West Florida

The 10th annual UWF Dance Marathon raised $30,109.48 on March 25 in support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

   
Newswise: Taylor Swift’s Popularity with the LGBTQ+ Community
Released: 27-Mar-2023 9:55 AM EDT
Taylor Swift’s Popularity with the LGBTQ+ Community
California State University, Fullerton

Taylor Swift has been a longtime ally and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community--a fact she makes clear in her hit song, "You Need to Calm Down."

17-Mar-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Beethoven’s genome offers clues to composer’s health and family history
University of Cambridge

International team of scientists deciphers renowned composer’s genome from locks of hair.

     
Newswise: Tulane University’s Walter Isaacson to receive National Humanities Medal
Released: 20-Mar-2023 6:05 PM EDT
Tulane University’s Walter Isaacson to receive National Humanities Medal
Tulane University

Walter Isaacson, the renowned bestselling biographer, Tulane professor of history and co-chair of the New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University, will be awarded a National Humanities Medal by President Joe Biden at a White House ceremony on March 21 at 3:30 p.m. CDT. The event will be livestreamed here.

Newswise: UWF student brings original production to the stage
Released: 20-Mar-2023 10:30 AM EDT
UWF student brings original production to the stage
University of West Florida

UWF theatre and English literature student Deja Gamble will present her original play “Wishful Thinking,” March 24-25 at 7:30 p.m. on the Pensacola campus.

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Released: 20-Mar-2023 10:00 AM EDT
13th Annual Broadway Belts for PFF! Raises Over $465,000
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation’s (PFF) 13th annual Broadway Belts for PFF! has raised over $465,000 and counting. The March 6 sold-out gala event at New York City’s SONY Hall, which was complemented by a virtual live stream, raised funds to fight pulmonary fibrosis (PF), a life-threatening disease that causes progressive scarring in the lungs.

Newswise: What's Behind Taylor Swift’s Continued Marketing Success?
Released: 20-Mar-2023 9:40 AM EDT
What's Behind Taylor Swift’s Continued Marketing Success?
California State University, Fullerton

Taylor Swift's career and persona are at their pinnacle from a marketing perspective.

Released: 17-Mar-2023 1:35 PM EDT
Attending live sport improves wellbeing – study
Anglia Ruskin University

New scientific research has found that attending live sporting events improves levels of wellbeing and reduces feelings of loneliness.

Released: 16-Mar-2023 2:00 PM EDT
Want More Generous Children? Show Them Awe-inspiring Art
Association for Psychological Science

Research is the first to demonstrate that awe-eliciting art can spark prosociality in children as young as 8 years old, motivating them to set aside their own concerns to focus on others. Awe also has physical benefits for children.

Newswise: Maestro’s collection finds a home at the Frost School
Released: 16-Mar-2023 12:30 PM EDT
Maestro’s collection finds a home at the Frost School
University of Miami

During his nearly five-decade conducting career, Gerard Schwarz has amassed a large, artistically significant collection of printed music, all bearing his performance notations. Now, he has given that repertoire to the Frost School of Music for the benefit of future generations of music students and scholars.

Newswise: UWF sophomore reappears on ‘Jeopardy!’ for second time
Released: 15-Mar-2023 10:15 AM EDT
UWF sophomore reappears on ‘Jeopardy!’ for second time
University of West Florida

UWF sophomore was a contestant on Jeopardy not once, but twice!

Released: 9-Mar-2023 1:30 PM EST
You can't put a price tag on knowledge. Read the latest news on finance and the world economy in the Economics channel
Newswise

The U.S. economy is on people's minds as the government prepares for a showdown on the deficit and government spending. Find the latest research and expert commentary on money issues here. Below are some of the latest headlines in the Economics channel on Newswise.

       
Released: 8-Mar-2023 12:05 PM EST
Cuentos Nuevomexicanos Exhibition Opens at MOCRA on March 19
Saint Louis University

The Museum of Contemporary Religious Art (MOCRA) at Saint Louis University presents work from artists Vicente Telles and Brandon Maldonado in the “Cuentos Nuevomexicanos” exhibition opening on Sunday, March 19.

Newswise: The colors on these ancient pots hint at the power of an empire
Released: 7-Mar-2023 5:35 PM EST
The colors on these ancient pots hint at the power of an empire
Field Museum

In a new study, archaeologists compared the colors on pieces of ancient Peruvian pottery. They found that potters across the Wari empire all used the same rich black pigment to make ceramics used in rituals: a sign of the empire’s influence.

Newswise: SMFA at Tufts Announces Traveling Fellows for 2022
Released: 7-Mar-2023 11:00 AM EST
SMFA at Tufts Announces Traveling Fellows for 2022
Tufts University

The School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University has announced its 2022 class of SMFA at Tufts Traveling Fellows. The five artists will journey to places around the world to conduct research and find inspiration for their art.

Newswise: National Endowment for the Arts awards one of its highest honors to Tulane folklorist Nick Spitzer
Released: 6-Mar-2023 12:45 PM EST
National Endowment for the Arts awards one of its highest honors to Tulane folklorist Nick Spitzer
Tulane University

Nick Spitzer, a Tulane University professor and folklorist, has produced and hosted the popular public radio program American Routes for the last quarter-century.

Released: 6-Mar-2023 5:00 AM EST
The Mozart effect myth: Listening to music does not help against epilepsy
University of Vienna

Over the past fifty years, there have been remarkable claims about the effects of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's music. Reports about alleged symptom-alleviating effects of listening to Mozart’s Sonata KV448 in epilepsy attracted a lot of public attention. However, the empirical validity of the underlying scientific evidence has remained unclear. Now, University of Vienna psychologists Sandra Oberleiter and Jakob Pietschnig show in a new study published in the prestigious journal Nature Scientific Reports that there is no evidence for a positive effect of Mozart's melody on epilepsy.

   
Released: 3-Mar-2023 12:30 PM EST
Netflix password sharing outrage can be explained by behavioral economics, says expert
Virginia Tech

By the end of March, Netflix plans to crack down on password sharing for U.S. subscribers. This announcement has been met by surprise, outrage, and confusion as consumers ponder how their Netflix accounts will be affected. Jadrian Wooten, a professor of economics at Virginia Tech, provides his perspective on the issue.

22-Feb-2023 11:15 AM EST
What distinguishes fans from celebrity stalkers?
PLOS

A survey study of U.S. college students provides new insights into factors associated with the tendency to engage in celebrity stalking behaviors.

Newswise: Chula Art Education Students Receive Thailand New Gen Inventors Awards and Certificate at Thailand Inventor’s Day 2023
Released: 24-Feb-2023 8:55 AM EST
Chula Art Education Students Receive Thailand New Gen Inventors Awards and Certificate at Thailand Inventor’s Day 2023
Chulalongkorn University

Congratulations to our award-winning Art Education Students for receiving the Thailand New Gen Inventors Awards (I-new gen award 2023) and certificate at the “Thailand Inventor’s Day 2023”, held on February 4-6, 2023 at the BITEC Exhibition Center.

Newswise:Video Embedded ku-cancer-center-uses-art-to-reach-underserved-communities
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Released: 23-Feb-2023 4:35 PM EST
KU Cancer Center uses art to reach underserved communities
University of Kansas Cancer Center

The mural, designed in collaboration with members of organizations in the surrounding urban community, is one part of the The University of Kansas Cancer Center’s broader campaign to increase the participation of minority and underserved populations in clinical trials.

Newswise: The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University announces full 2023 schedule
Released: 23-Feb-2023 9:55 AM EST
The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University announces full 2023 schedule
Tulane University

The second annual New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University announced its full schedule and lineup for its 2023 event, which features over 130 renowned and rising authors participating in 78 panels, book signings, a culinary symposium, family day festivities and a musical performance.

Newswise: The Arts are Calling: CSU Summer Arts Program Accepting Student Applications
Released: 21-Feb-2023 1:20 PM EST
The Arts are Calling: CSU Summer Arts Program Accepting Student Applications
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Immersive on-campus arts experiences at Fresno State and abroad offer rare opportunity for students to live and work with some of the best artists in their disciplines.

Released: 20-Feb-2023 10:05 PM EST
How the Nazi years influenced the Nobel Prize in Literature
University of Gothenburg

Paulus Tiozzo studied the Nobel Prize and German literature for his thesis. Previously inaccessible archival material shows how members of the Swedish Academy viewed German literature during the two World Wars and the influence that Adolf Hitler and Nazism had on the Nobel Prize.

Newswise: Award-winning Film Highlights Rutgers Efforts to Protect Basil from Blight
Released: 15-Feb-2023 1:20 PM EST
Award-winning Film Highlights Rutgers Efforts to Protect Basil from Blight
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

When a devastating disease wiped out New Jersey farmers' basil fields, growers turned to Rutgers scientists for help. Fields of Devotion, a science-in-action film, follows the unique partnership between local farmers and Rutgers scientists.

   
Newswise: New Mandeville Art Gallery Director Ceci Moss Takes UC San Diego Into the Next Era
Released: 13-Feb-2023 10:50 AM EST
New Mandeville Art Gallery Director Ceci Moss Takes UC San Diego Into the Next Era
University of California San Diego

With renovations complete, the UC San Diego Mandeville Art Gallery will open its doors to the community under the guidance and direction of a new, dynamic leader: Ceci Moss, who joins the university poised to take arts education and outreach to new heights, building on the gallery’s expansive, 57-year history. As Gallery Director and Chief Curator, Moss brings nearly 20 years of experience organizing solo, group, touring and online exhibitions, as well as public programs, performances and screenings, in museums, galleries and artist-run spaces.

Newswise: Bill Gates headlines additional authors, culinary and musical offerings announced for the 2023 New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University
Released: 6-Feb-2023 4:20 PM EST
Bill Gates headlines additional authors, culinary and musical offerings announced for the 2023 New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University
Tulane University

Microsoft co-founder, business leader and philanthropist Bill Gates leads a prestigious and award-winning group of authors, children’s authors, local chefs and musicians who round out the 2023 New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University.

Newswise: Man with ALS makes music with only his eyes
Released: 2-Feb-2023 7:05 AM EST
Man with ALS makes music with only his eyes
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A young man with ALS has continued to pursue his passion for music despite losing his ability to move and speak. He uses a device that track his eye movements to build out songs.



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