Education
The Justice Department is investigating Duke Law School's admissions practices for allegedly violating the Supreme Court's recent ruling against race-conscious college admissions.
14 arrested in Penn State cocaine ring where pledges allegedly cut drugs as hazing
Pennsylvania authorities arrested 14 people, including Penn State students, for operating a cocaine distribution ring from fraternity houses where pledges alle…
HighPrimary cilium emerges as key player in brain development, offering clues to disorders
Researchers discovered that primary cilia, long-overlooked cellular structures, play crucial roles in brain development and may explain how ciliopathies cause…
HighDOJ Investigates William & Mary Over Race-Based Scholarship Programs
The DOJ's Civil Rights Division opened a compliance review into College of William & Mary's scholarships and programs, alleging certain awards may unlawfully f…
HighPower outage forces FSU-SMU to play without sideline communications
A power outage at Doak Campbell Stadium forced FSU and SMU to play their ACC game without any sideline communications, helmet-to-helmet comms, or iPad usage, r…
HighNeuroscientists map minimal brain circuit for reward learning in mice
Harvard researchers identified a minimal two-neuron circuit in the brain that computes reward prediction errors, bolstering the canonical temporal-difference l…
HighDeformed Wing Virus Disrupts Honeybee Brain Function in Time-Dependent Pattern
Research reveals DWV-A infection causes tissue-specific disruption of neuronal genes in honeybees, impairing sensory perception and behavioral maturation throu…
HighSydney Teacher Arrested for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Student
A 30-year-old married Sydney teacher was arrested and charged with sexual intercourse with a minor under her authority after allegedly engaging in sexual conta…
HighKentucky teacher arrested under new anti-grooming law following student allegations
A Kentucky middle school teacher was arrested Friday under a newly enacted anti-grooming law after allegations of an improper relationship with a student emerg…
HighFour killed in shooting at Thai school north of Bangkok
Four people including teachers and students were killed in a shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School north of Bangkok. Authorities evacuated the 3,100-student c…
HighStudent protest planned at Charlie Kirk memorial on UVU campus
Turning Point USA will hold a memorial for founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on the anniversary of his death, while student groups plan protests a…
HighYale student charged in Manhattan subway assault case; attorney denies allegations
An 18-year-old Yale student faces sexual abuse charges after an alleged assault on a Manhattan subway train in June. His attorney denies the allegations, calli…
HighSeptember Reset: How to Build Lasting Habits Without the January Overwhelm
As September brings routine changes, experts and content creators share strategies for sustainable habit-building through small, manageable goals rather than d…
HighDigital divide, not information scarcity, limits health decisions online
Estonian research shows online health information-seeking doesn't automatically improve health decisions; digital literacy and critical assessment skills matte…
HighUCSB Student Convicted of Multiple Rapes Sentenced to 30 Years After Courthouse Escape
A UC Santa Barbara student was sentenced to 30 years to life for raping and sexually assaulting multiple women, then fled courthouse custody. The case highligh…
HighPhD Student's Complaint About Conference Exclusion Leads University to Cancel Trip for All
A PhD student excluded from an overseas conference trip complained about unfair treatment, prompting their supervisor to cancel the entire trip for all attende…
MediumStudy Links Enlarged Breasts to Migraine, Sleep Disorders and Nerve Problems
A Wake Forest University study of 687 women found macromastia significantly associated with higher rates of chronic migraine, neck pain, sleep apnea, and nerve…
MediumFirst Human Case of H5N5 Bird Flu Detected in Washington State
Washington state confirms the first human infection with H5N5 bird flu strain in a hospitalized resident with underlying health conditions. Health officials ma…
HighVitamin B12 and Folate Deficiencies Linked to Fatigue and Low Motivation
Japanese researchers found that low vitamin B12 and folate levels, indicated by elevated homocysteine, correlate with fatigue in men and reduced motivation in…
HighVenezuela Earthquake Death Toll Could Exceed 10,000 as Recovery Efforts Continue
Venezuela's official earthquake death toll of 1,450 is likely a substantial undercount, with experts projecting the final toll could exceed 10,000 based on bui…
HighAI Revolution in Higher Ed: Automating Grading While Preserving Human Mentorship
AI is reshaping higher education by automating administrative tasks like marking while enabling personalized student feedback, though human educators remain es…
HighCannabis use in pregnancy linked to preterm birth, low birth weight
Updated systematic review of 51 studies finds cannabis use during pregnancy increases odds of preterm birth, low birth weight, and infant death, with evidence…
HighHarvard Economist Explores Mathematical Solutions to Gerrymandering
Harvard economist Roland Fryer explores how mathematical approaches could address gerrymandering, the practice of manipulating electoral district boundaries fo…
MediumJudge Dismisses Trump Administration's Antisemitism Case Against Harvard
A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration's civil rights case against Harvard, ruling that antisemitic incidents during campus protests were isolated…
HighHarvard scientists expand protein-building alphabet to 34 amino acids without genetic engineering
Harvard researchers developed AGENTEX, a breakthrough method enabling protein design with up to 34 amino acids instead of nature's 20, without requiring genome…
HighGarden access linked to lower obesity-related cancer risk in major UK study
A University of Queensland study of 279,000 UK residents found that exposure to residential gardens correlates with reduced risk of obesity-related cancers, pa…
HighCornell board exonerates president after student confrontation at car
Cornell University's board of trustees exonerated President Michael Kotlikoff after students surrounded his car following an Israel-Palestine debate, finding t…
HighOntario study reveals women 26% less likely admitted to trauma centres for brain injuries
Female patients with traumatic brain injuries in Ontario are 26% less likely to be admitted to specialized trauma centres than males, even after controlling fo…
HighUP Diliman Graduate Tops April 2026 Electrical Engineers Board Exam with 94.25%
UP Diliman's John Veluz Labrador topped the April 2026 REE licensure exam with 94.25%, as 3,769 of 6,556 examinees passed nationwide.
HighTV Drama Sparks 170% Surge in Awareness of Pioneering Black-Led Ambulance Service
A TV episode featuring Freedom House Ambulance Service, the nation's first all-Black emergency medical service, sparked a 170% surge in public awareness, demon…
HighWandering Black Holes May Reveal Universe's Formation Secrets
Yale researchers using cosmological simulations found that supermassive black holes displaced by galactic mergers wander through space, carrying imprints of th…
HighCornell Rape Lawsuit Reignites Campus Sexual Assault Accountability Debate
A rape lawsuit at Cornell University has prompted widespread sharing of sexual violence experiences among women on college campuses, reviving scrutiny of insti…
HighAustralia's tiniest school grows big ideas in award-winning kitchen garden
Three Australian primary schools have won the inaugural National Kitchen Garden awards for innovative approaches to school gardens, from heat-resilient design…
HighKirk murder suspect told roommate he wished 'he hadn't done it,' prosecutor hears
Tyler Robinson, accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in September 2025, allegedly told his roommate he wished he h…
HighClimate change could quadruple homelessness in Australia within a decade
A University of Sydney study warns climate change could quadruple homelessness in Australia within ten years and make housing 45% less affordable, with generic…
HighFrench student protests turn violent as politicians clash ahead of election
Student protests over overcrowded classes and poor conditions spread across French high schools, resulting in 160+ arrests and dozens injured. Senior politicia…
HighResearchers reverse aging in blood stem cells by targeting lysosomal dysfunction
Researchers discovered that overactive lysosomes drive aging in blood stem cells and successfully reversed this process using a vacuolar ATPase inhibitor, rest…
HighSan Joaquin County to Open First Medical School to Address Healthcare Shortage
San Joaquin County is establishing its first medical school through Aria University to address severe healthcare workforce shortages. The campus will open in F…
HighOxygen Collisions Reveal Partial Thermal Equilibrium in Quark-Gluon Plasma
Researchers quantified thermal equilibrium in oxygen-oxygen collisions at CERN's LHC, finding that quark-gluon plasma exhibits intermediate behavior between no…
HighBlood pressure drug shows promise easing stomach issues in autistic individuals
A pilot study finds propranolol, a common blood pressure medication, may ease gastrointestinal problems in autistic individuals, particularly those with calmer…
MediumBJGMC Medical Student Missing Two Weeks; Last Traced on Solapur Train
A 19-year-old first-year MBBS student from Pune has been missing since July 18. Police traced his last location to a Solapur-bound train, while his family alle…
HighNHS Cancer Blood Test Trial Shows Mixed Results in Early Detection Study
The NHS-Galleri trial, involving 142,000 volunteers, published first results showing a multi-cancer blood test detected early-stage cancers more frequently but…
HighBreaking the cycle: How to manage social anxiety and reclaim your social life
Social anxiety affects up to 12% of people clinically and over a fifth of university students. Experts outline recognition signs and evidence-based treatments…
HighSugar tax could prevent 3.7M tooth decay cases in Australia, study finds
Griffith University research shows a 20% sugar tax in Australia could prevent 3.7 million tooth decay cases and 115,000 complete tooth loss cases, while genera…
HighPhilippines school shooting kills 3, injures 5; one suspect arrested
A shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Philippines killed three people and injured five others. One suspect has been arrested while anot…
HighJudge sides with athletes, grants injunction allowing NFL-tied players in college sports
A Louisiana judge granted an injunction allowing athletes with professional ties to compete in college athletics, ruling against NCAA and SEC restrictions on f…
HighCrabs' Sideways Walk Evolved 200 Million Years Ago, Study Finds
Nagasaki University researchers determined that crabs' distinctive sideways walking evolved 200 million years ago, providing an evolutionary advantage in preda…
HighBilal Erdogan Eyes AKP Leadership as Potential Path to Power
Turkish President Erdogan's son Bilal is increasing his public profile amid speculation he may eventually succeed his father, though polls show weak popular su…
HighNY AG James launches civil review of Cornell's handling of alleged gang rape case
New York Attorney General Letitia James initiated a civil review of Cornell University's sexual assault protocols following the "Cornell 7" gang rape case, exa…
HighPhD researcher targets rare malaria species in Philippines elimination push
A WEHI PhD student is researching rare Plasmodium malariae and contributing to an international SMART project aimed at eliminating malaria in the Philippines b…
High100-million-year-old beetle reveals fireflies once hunted by smell, not flash
A 100-million-year-old beetle preserved in amber shows unique branched antennae and a light organ, revealing that early firefly relatives likely used scent and…
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