GOLD COAST, Australia, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Southern Cross University researchers are aiming to halve the cost of producing omega-3 supplements to make these essential nutrients more accessible to pregnant women and infants in low-income countries, backed by the University’s first-ever grant from The Gates Foundation.

The research takes a novel approach: rather than relying on fish oil, the team is going closer to the original source of omega-3. Fish don’t produce omega-3 themselves – they accumulate it from marine microorganisms lower in the food chain.

Led by Professor Dirk Erler from Southern Cross University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering, the team is investigating how these naturally omega-3-producing microorganisms can be grown more cheaply through precision fermentation, including the use of agricultural and food-processing by-products as a source of fermentation sugar.

Omega-3 is an important nutrient during pregnancy and early life, supporting brain and nervous system development in babies. But the cost of supplements remains a significant barrier to access in many low-income countries.

“The main barrier for the uptake of omega-3s as supplements in pregnant women is the cost,” Professor Erler said.

“The whole objective of our project is to reduce that cost and make omega-3 supplements more available.”

The research team at Southern Cross University, which includes biomedical scientist Dr Nedeljka Rosic, Dr Shane McIntosh, postdoctoral researcher Dr Jasmine Haskell and PhD researcher Michael Ingram, is focused on growing omega-3-producing marine microorganisms known as thraustochytrids – or ‘throstys’ for short.

“By growing those microorganisms on land through precision fermentation, we have an alternative way of producing omega-3s that is both reliable and highly targeted,” Professor Erler said.

Precision fermentation allows the researchers to grow thraustochytrids under controlled conditions to produce omega-3 oils. The team is investigating whether expensive feedstocks used in the process can be replaced with lower-cost agricultural and food-processing by-products, helping drive down the overall cost of production.

The approach could also reduce reliance on wild-caught fish as a source of omega-3 oil and create a more reliable, scalable, and local supply.

For biomedical scientist Dr Nedeljka Rosic, the production challenge is ultimately about what greater access to omega-3 could mean for women and babies.

“As a biomedical scientist, my purpose is to find ways to use science to improve people’s health,” Dr Rosic said.

“This project is important because it aims to improve the health of pregnant women and children and reduce preterm births through simple dietary improvements.”

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MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pexar, a smart device brand powered by Lexar, announced that its VivKeep digital photo frames are now available exclusively through JB Hi-Fi Australia, the premier electronics retailer in Australia, in stores nationwide and online. The launch gives Australian families a simple way to keep shared photos on display at home. Anti-Glare, No Subscription Fee, Up to 60 second videos, unlimited photo uploads, families calendar and much more.

Founded in Melbourne in 1974, JB Hi-Fi has more than 200 stores across Australia and is where many Australians shop for their tech.

“Working with JB Hi-Fi brings Pexar to more homes in Australia,” said Victor Zhao, Co-Founder of Pexar “With Pexar, you get a top-quality display, more useful app features and no monthly fees. Whether it’s for your own home or a gift for someone important to you, a Pexar frame is the best choice.”

Photos and a calendar in one frame

Pexar VivKeep frames are built for homes that want more from a digital frame. Through the free Pexar App, family and friends can send photos and videos to the frame from anywhere, and the frame can also display a calendar. There are no subscription fees, and photos are stored on the frame itself.

Three sizes for any room

The 11-inch 2K VivKeep Pro has a sharp, 2000 x 1200 anti-glare touchscreen and comes in Black or Sand. The 15.6-inch VivKeep Starlight adds gallery lighting that glows from behind the display onto the wall, giving each photo a sense of warmth and depth. The 10.1-inch VivKeep is a compact choice for a desk or bedside table. All three work in landscape or portrait. The 10.1- and 11-inch models hold about 40,000 photos, and the Starlight holds about 80,000.

Availability at JB Hi-Fi

The Pexar VivKeep digital photo frames are now available at JB Hi-Fi stores across Australia and through the JB Hi-Fi online store. The 11-inch 2K VivKeep Pro (Black or Sand) is priced at AU$299, the 15.6-inch VivKeep Starlight at AU$499 and the 10.1-inch VivKeep (Black or Grey) at AU$229.

About Pexar

Powered by Lexar, Pexar crafts premium products for life-sharing and creative workflows, from digital displays to precision desktop accessories. Our mission is to eliminate everyday friction with thoughtful innovation and masterfully engineered hardware that goes beyond good enough. For more information, please visit pexar.com, or find Pexar on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

Media Contact

Katherine Zhang

Head of Brand & Marketing, Pexar

marketing@pexar.com

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NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (“BNY”) (NYSE: BNY), a global financial services company, today announced that it priced an underwritten public offering of 1,250,000 depositary shares, each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of its Series O Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, with a liquidation preference of $100,000 per share (equivalent to $1,000 per depositary share), at a public offering price of $1,000 per depositary share ($1,250,000,000 aggregate public offering price). Dividends will accrue on the liquidation amount of $100,000 per share of the Series O preferred stock (equivalent to $1,000 per depositary share) at a rate per annum equal to 7.125% from the original issue date to, but excluding, December 20, 2031; and from, and including, December 20, 2031, at the “five-year treasury rate” (as defined in the preliminary prospectus supplement) as of the most recent reset dividend determination date plus 2.192%. Dividends will be paid only when, as and if declared by the board of directors of BNY (or a duly authorized committee of the board) and to the extent that BNY has legally available funds to pay dividends. On December 20, 2031, or any dividend payment date thereafter, the Series O preferred stock may be redeemed at BNY’s option, in whole or in part, at a cash redemption price equal to $100,000 per share (equivalent to $1,000 per depositary share), plus any declared and unpaid dividends, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends to but excluding the redemption date. Barclays Capital Inc., BofA Securities, Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC served as joint book-running managers for the offering. The offering is expected to close on October 28, 2026. 

BNY intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of the depositary shares for general corporate purposes, as further described in the preliminary prospectus supplement.

BNY filed a shelf registration statement (including a prospectus) on October 18, 2024, as amended on December 5, 2024 (the “Registration Statement”), and a preliminary prospectus supplement on October 19, 2026, and will file a final prospectus supplement, relating to this offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Prospective investors should read the Registration Statement (including the base prospectus), the preliminary prospectus supplement, the final prospectus supplement (when filed) and other documents BNY has filed and will file with the SEC that are incorporated by reference into the Registration Statement for more complete information about BNY and the offering, including the risks associated with the securities and the offering. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of any offer to buy securities of BNY, nor shall there be any offer or sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus. Copies of the Registration Statement, the preliminary prospectus supplement, the final prospectus supplement (when filed) and other documents that BNY has filed with the SEC that are incorporated by reference into the Registration Statement are available at no charge by visiting EDGAR on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, a copy of the prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus relating to these securities can be obtained by contacting Barclays Capital Inc. at 1-888-603-5847, BofA Securities, Inc. at 1-800-294-1322, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. at 1-800-503-4611, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC at 1-866-471-2526, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC at 1-866-718-1649 or BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC at 1-800-269-6864.

About BNY
BNY is a global financial services platforms company at the heart of the world’s capital markets. For more than 240 years BNY has partnered alongside clients, using its expertise and platforms to help them operate more efficiently and accelerate growth. Today BNY serves over 90% of Fortune 100 companies and nearly all the top 100 banks globally. BNY supports governments in funding local projects and works with over 90% of the top 100 pension plans to safeguard investments for millions of individuals. As of September 30, 2026, BNY oversees $63.4 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration and $2.2 trillion in assets under management.

BNY is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BNY). Headquartered in New York City, BNY has been named among Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators. 

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements, which may be expressed in a variety of ways, including the use of future or present tense language, relate to, among other things, BNY’s expectations with respect to the offering and use of proceeds. These statements are based upon current beliefs and expectations and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond BNY’s control). Actual outcomes may differ materially from those expressed or implied as a result of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the factors identified above and the risk factors and other uncertainties set forth in BNY’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and BNY’s other filings with the SEC. All statements in this press release speak only as of the date on which such statements are made, and BNY undertakes no obligation to update any statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such forward-looking statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Contacts:

Investors
Marius Merz
+1 212 298 1480
marius.merz@bny.com

Media
Anneliese Diedrichs
+1 646 468 6026
anneliese.diedrichs@bny.com

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