FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: New research led by an NAU alumnus shows that backyard bird feeders, although put out with the best of intentions, is changing the chemistry of local ecosystems, including introducing a potentially harmful amount of phosphorus into the environment. The study, published Aug. 7 in Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, shows that, collectively, the millions of household bird feeders throughout the wo  more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- Oregon State University issued the following news: People who are lonely are more apt to have bad dreams, according to a collaboration that included an Oregon State University scientist. The findings are important because both loneliness and sleep disorders are serious public health issues, said OSU's Colin Hesse. They are connected to increased risk of heart disease, stroke and premature death. In a paper published in the Journal of Psychology, Hesse and  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona's Health Sciences issued the following news release: By Stacy Pigott Increased rates of stillborn births were seen among people who lived near areas where pesticides were used during their first trimester of pregnancy or pre-conception. Living less than about one-third of a mile from pesticide use prior to conception and during early pregnancy could increase the risk of stillbirths, according to new research led by researchers at t  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Marc Booker and Doris Savron join the event to discuss the potential of Comprehensive Learner Records in higher education * * * University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Vice Provost of Strategy, Marc Booker, Ph.D., and Vice Provost of Colleges, Assessment and Curriculum, Doris Savron, MBA, were selected as a presenters for the 2024 Badge Summit, hosted by the University of Colora  more