Latest news from University of Delaware on News en-us Copyright 2024 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/new-pathways-for-alzheimer-s-prevention/?sc=rsin /articles/new-pathways-for-alzheimer-s-prevention/?sc=rsin Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:00:15 EST A new study from the University of Delaware will look at Alzheimer's disease (AD) and examine how changes in arterial stiffness and brain tissue in midlife adults could contribute to cognitive decline. The study aims to pinpoint early risk factors and explore preventive interventions. University of Delaware /articles/practicing-civil-discourse-to-navigate-a-divisive-election/?sc=rsin /articles/practicing-civil-discourse-to-navigate-a-divisive-election/?sc=rsin Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:35:50 EST University of Delaware /articles/epidemiology-researcher-leads-1-7m-study-on-shingrix-s-impact-on-dementia-stroke-in-nursing-homes/?sc=rsin /articles/epidemiology-researcher-leads-1-7m-study-on-shingrix-s-impact-on-dementia-stroke-in-nursing-homes/?sc=rsin Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:10:44 EST Epidemiology professor Daniel Harris is leading research on the link between shingles and dementia in nursing home residents. The $1.7 million study examines the impact of the Shingrix vaccine on dementia risk and other neurological issues among 3.5 million residents. University of Delaware /articles/the-most-common-falsehoods-during-a-disaster/?sc=rsin /articles/the-most-common-falsehoods-during-a-disaster/?sc=rsin Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:05:07 EST University of Delaware /articles/hurricane-milton-back-to-back-storms-multiply-concerns-over-flooding-health-evacuations-pets-and-access-to-infant-food/?sc=rsin /articles/hurricane-milton-back-to-back-storms-multiply-concerns-over-flooding-health-evacuations-pets-and-access-to-infant-food/?sc=rsin Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:05:09 EST University of Delaware /articles/multi-sector-partnership-leads-to-first-practical-pilot-of-vehicle-to-grid-power/?sc=rsin /articles/multi-sector-partnership-leads-to-first-practical-pilot-of-vehicle-to-grid-power/?sc=rsin Sat, 05 Oct 2024 19:05:01 EST The University of Delaware is part of a joint effort involving energy and automotive partners that has launched the first practical pilot of "vehicle-to-grid" power (V2G) set up so that industrial participants can scale it at low cost. V2G technology was invented at UD. University of Delaware /articles/hurricane-helene-evacuation-plans-infant-feeding-and-the-expanded-hurricane-bullseye-among-the-major-concerns/?sc=rsin /articles/hurricane-helene-evacuation-plans-infant-feeding-and-the-expanded-hurricane-bullseye-among-the-major-concerns/?sc=rsin Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:05:33 EST University of Delaware /articles/harris-handshake-a-power-move-that-offset-trump-s-advantages/?sc=rsin /articles/harris-handshake-a-power-move-that-offset-trump-s-advantages/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:05:41 EST University of Delaware /articles/university-of-delaware-center-for-political-communication-unveils-new-vision-goals-and-leadership/?sc=rsin /articles/university-of-delaware-center-for-political-communication-unveils-new-vision-goals-and-leadership/?sc=rsin Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:05:57 EST The University of Delaware has relaunched its Center for Political Communication, striving toward high-quality research at the intersection of media, politics and psychology. The center boasts a roster of experts who will serve as valuable resources for journalists. University of Delaware /articles/researchers-search-coastal-oceans-for-crucial-environmental-data/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-search-coastal-oceans-for-crucial-environmental-data/?sc=rsin Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:05:44 EST A new University of Delaware study addresses the lack of data on how much human-generated carbon dioxide is present in coastal oceans - the saltwater ecosystems that link the land and sea. Capturing this data is crucial to calculating how much emissions must be cut in the future. University of Delaware /articles/university-of-delaware-s-weinberg-center-for-corporate-governance-names-new-director/?sc=rsin /articles/university-of-delaware-s-weinberg-center-for-corporate-governance-names-new-director/?sc=rsin Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:05:41 EST Lawrence "Larry" Cunningham has been named director of the John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware. Cunningham, a UD alum, is a leading authority on corporate governance, corporate culture and corporate law. University of Delaware /articles/university-of-delaware-experts-share-insights-and-strategies-for-navigating-the-upcoming-school-year/?sc=rsin /articles/university-of-delaware-experts-share-insights-and-strategies-for-navigating-the-upcoming-school-year/?sc=rsin Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:05:27 EST The College of Education and Human Development in the University of Delaware has a number of stories and experts for the upcoming school year. University of Delaware /articles/expert-trump-comments-on-harris-race-part-of-a-lineage-of-strategies-aimed-at-dividing-and-preserving-white-supremacy/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-trump-comments-on-harris-race-part-of-a-lineage-of-strategies-aimed-at-dividing-and-preserving-white-supremacy/?sc=rsin Sat, 03 Aug 2024 08:00:24 EST University of Delaware /articles/tips-for-teachers-as-they-prepare-for-the-2024-2025-school-year/?sc=rsin /articles/tips-for-teachers-as-they-prepare-for-the-2024-2025-school-year/?sc=rsin Fri, 02 Aug 2024 09:05:14 EST Leigh McLean is an an associate research professor in the School of Education and Center for Research in Educational and Social Policy at the University of Delaware. In her program of research, she investigates how teachers' emotions and emotion-related experiences including well-being impact their effectiveness. University of Delaware /articles/olympics-2024-expert-details-the-danger-of-headings-in-soccer-which-are-more-common-in-the-summer-games/?sc=rsin /articles/olympics-2024-expert-details-the-danger-of-headings-in-soccer-which-are-more-common-in-the-summer-games/?sc=rsin Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:05:46 EST University of Delaware /articles/let-the-games-begin-experts-in-health-business-and-science-for-olympics-coverage/?sc=rsin /articles/let-the-games-begin-experts-in-health-business-and-science-for-olympics-coverage/?sc=rsin Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:05:36 EST University of Delaware /articles/under-pressure-learning-how-deep-sea-animals-deal-with-it-could-be-valuable-for-humans/?sc=rsin /articles/under-pressure-learning-how-deep-sea-animals-deal-with-it-could-be-valuable-for-humans/?sc=rsin Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:05:23 EST New research sheds light on how deep-sea "comb jellies" adapt and survive at extreme pressures. The work may inform what's known about the human body -- in particular, how a specific lipid called plasmalogen found in nerve cells might work in our brains. University of Delaware /articles/expert-children-s-literature-presents-a-narrow-view-of-fathers/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-children-s-literature-presents-a-narrow-view-of-fathers/?sc=rsin Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:05:50 EST University of Delaware /articles/trump-verdict-biden-should-focus-less-on-case-s-outcome-more-on-courting-skeptics/?sc=rsin /articles/trump-verdict-biden-should-focus-less-on-case-s-outcome-more-on-courting-skeptics/?sc=rsin Fri, 31 May 2024 15:05:49 EST University of Delaware /articles/fresh-hope-for-chronic-wounds/?sc=rsin /articles/fresh-hope-for-chronic-wounds/?sc=rsin Wed, 22 May 2024 16:05:40 EST The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved two new wound management products that include patented hydrogels invented by University of Delaware researchers. The unique UD hydrogel materials self-assemble to form a 3D matrix compatible with living cells. University of Delaware