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.
Gene Location in Nucleus Controls Brain Development, Study Finds
Research reveals that gene location within the cell nucleus influences activity during brain development, with genes moving toward RNA-processing structures be…
HighIsraeli researchers develop faster, cheaper blood test for lung cancer detection
Israeli scientists developed a blood test detecting lung cancer via chemical DNA fingerprints without sequencing, achieving 93% sensitivity at lower cost than…
HighThailand school shooting death toll reaches 6; 14-year-old suspect in critical condition
A 14-year-old student opened fire at a school in Thailand's Nonthaburi province, killing six people including three teachers and three students. The suspect, w…
HighGlobal elite embrace Mandarin as China's economic clout reshapes language priorities
Elite families including Musk, Trump, and Bezos are prioritizing Mandarin education for their children, reflecting China's economic rise and strategic importan…
HighNYPD Investigates Swastika Flag Raised at NYU During Graduation Week
NYPD is investigating after a swastika flag was raised over an NYU building during graduation week, prompting a hate crime inquiry on the Manhattan campus.
HighIndia's new digital exam marking system sparks mass outcry over grade errors
Over 400,000 Indian students have requested exam paper copies after reporting widespread marking errors in grade 12 final exams, blaming a newly implemented di…
HighTacoma student charged after stabbing injures 5 at high school over vape pen
A Tacoma high school student was charged as an adult with four counts of first-degree assault after allegedly stabbing four students and a security guard durin…
HighHarvard's Trump Battle Yields Legal Wins but Funding Losses
Harvard faces federal funding slowdowns despite winning legal battles against the Trump administration, forcing the university to make difficult budgetary deci…
HighOdisha 10th Results 2026 Declared; 5.6 Lakh Students Can Check Marks Online
The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Odisha declared Class 10 results on May 2, 2026, with marksheets available online. Over 561,979 students can access resu…
HighSimple prompts could boost cancer screening rates among high-risk smokers
Thomas Jefferson University researchers found that adding screening reminders during intake appointments could improve cancer screening compliance among high-r…
MediumTop Japanese Planetary Scientist Shigeru Ida Joins China's Westlake University
Shigeru Ida, former president of Japan's Astronomical Society, has joined Westlake University in Hangzhou as a distinguished fellow to lead its new astronomy d…
HighPa. officer charged in shooting death of N.J. college student at wrong house
A Pennsylvania police corporal has been charged with voluntary manslaughter for fatally shooting an unarmed college student who mistakenly knocked on the wrong…
HighFormer Cornell fraternity members seek university statement clearing them from assault case
Former Cornell Chi Phi fraternity members falsely linked to a 2024 sexual assault are requesting the university publicly confirm they were not involved, citing…
HighRosmini College student confirmed with meningococcal disease
A Rosmini College student has tested positive for meningococcal disease, with health officials investigating a potential link to a second suspected case. Risk…
HighFrench student protests escalate with school fires, police clashes
Students across France are setting fires at schools and clashing with police, demanding improved educational resources, better facilities, and transparent univ…
MediumCornell lawsuit reignites debate over college sexual assault protections
A former Cornell University student's lawsuit alleging rape by seven male students has reignited debate over how colleges address sexual assault and enforce fe…
HighTeacher flees after alleged sexual abuse of pupil at Zimbabwe girls' school
Police in Zimbabwe's Manicaland Province are hunting a teacher accused of sexual abuse of a minor pupil at St David's Girls High School. The teacher fled after…
HighIndiana University Alum's Chance Encounter Transforms Homeless Former Athlete's Life
An Indiana University alumnus encounters a homeless man wearing school merchandise, leading to a life-changing connection that transforms both their circumstan…
MediumAuburn student Weston Higginbotham found dead in Japan after search
Weston Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student from Alabama, was found dead in Japan after a multi-day search. The circumstances surrounding his…
HighNext Liberal leader must address Palestinian rights, say Jewish and Muslim organizers
Two Canadian community organizers—one Jewish, one Muslim—urge the next Liberal Party leader to adopt concrete policies supporting Palestinian human rights, cit…
HighCornell sexual assault case: accuser's police statement surfaces as DA reopens investigation
A sexual assault case at Cornell University involving alleged gang rape has been reopened by the district attorney, with transcripts showing the complainant's…
HighNY School Halts AI Robot Teacher Rollout Following Community Opposition
A New York school has paused its plan to deploy a humanlike AI robot teacher following significant community backlash over concerns about classroom automation…
HighCornell agrees to independent review of gang rape response after Hochul pressure
Cornell University has agreed to an independent outside counsel review of its response to gang rape allegations at a fraternity house, following Gov. Hochul's…
HighStudy: More than 10 hours of weekly gaming linked to poor diet, sleep and weight
A Curtin University study of 317 Australian university students found that gaming over 10 hours weekly correlates with worse diet quality, higher obesity rates…
HighUCF Knights debut Walt Disney World helmet decal for Big 12 opener
UCF football unveiled a Walt Disney World helmet decal for their Big 12 opener against TCU, marking a sponsorship deal between the Orlando-based university and…
HighCornell President Pledges External Review After Gang-Rape Allegations Draw Outcry
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff announced an independent external review into the university's handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation, acknowle…
HighUSF Marine Science Lab destroyed in massive fire; no injuries reported
A massive fire destroyed the University of South Florida's Marine Science Laboratory in St. Petersburg Saturday, with 200 firefighters responding. No injuries…
HighCornell Sexual Assault Case Reopened Following Lawsuit
Prosecutors have reopened a sexual assault case involving a Cornell University student after a lawsuit renewed pressure to investigate the 2024 incident.
HighChina launches gaokao with 12.9M students amid anti-fraud tech measures
China's gaokao university entrance exam begins for 12.9 million students with stricter anti-cheating measures, expanded enrollment at elite universities, and 3…
HighFrance detains 440 as student protests over class sizes escalate into violent clashes
Over 400 people, mostly children, were detained across France on Tuesday as student protests over class sizes and teacher shortages turned violent, with police…
HighScientists reveal atomic structure of color-detecting molecules in human eyes
International research team has decoded the atomic structures of cone opsin molecules responsible for color vision, published in Science journal. The discovery…
HighUNB stayed silent on Mastriano PhD controversy to avoid U.S. political interference
University of New Brunswick president says the institution remained silent on academic fraud allegations against U.S. gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano to…
HighFinnish education scam leaves Myanmar refugees thousands in debt
An education agency in Thailand defrauded approximately 350 Burmese refugee students of thousands of euros each by promising Finnish vocational school placemen…
HighAntibodies blocking GPNMB protein show promise in slowing Parkinson's progression
Researchers at UPenn discovered that monoclonal antibodies blocking GPNMB, a protein produced by brain immune cells, can prevent the spread of alpha-synuclein…
HighNIH-funded study examines combined pregnancy risks from heat and wildfire smoke
University of Maryland researchers will lead a $2.5 million NIH study examining how combined exposure to extreme heat and wildfire smoke affects maternal healt…
HighBelgian government deadlock leaves 13 Gaza students unable to claim university scholarships
Belgium's five-party coalition government failed to agree on evacuating 13 Gaza students with scholarships to Belgian universities, with one coalition partner…
HighAstronaut Bennell-Pegg inspires Monash students into Australia's booming space sector
Australia's first professional astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg visited Monash University to inspire students toward space sector careers, highlighting the nat…
HighAuburn student missing in Japan as search enters second week
An Auburn University student remains missing in Kyoto, Japan after separating from family during a vacation trip. Parents report he left alone following family…
HighIndia pushes Canada to speed up student visa processing amid delays
India has urged Canada to expedite student visa processing after delays increased from 4 to 12 weeks, affecting thousands of Indian students unable to meet uni…
HighTeen Detained After School Shooting in Southern Thailand Wounds Teacher, Student
A 17-year-old has been detained after shooting a teacher and student at a Hat Yai school in Thailand using a stolen firearm obtained by attacking a police offi…
HighCornell agrees to independent investigation into gang rape allegations handling
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff agreed to an independent investigation into the school's handling of a 2024 alleged gang rape case involving sev…
HighMadrid's top PAU student Valeria scores 13.99 through disciplined study
Valeria achieved the highest PAU (Spanish university entrance exam) score in Madrid with 13.99 points, attributing her success to consistent daily study of 10…
HighKentucky football mourns defensive lineman Nic Smith, 20, found dead on campus
Kentucky defensive lineman Nic Smith, 20, was found dead in an on-campus residence hall. Initial investigation indicates no foul play involved.
HighUC San Diego Engineers Develop Smart Ring That Monitors Multiple Health Biomarkers From Sweat
UC San Diego researchers created a wearable smart ring that continuously monitors up to four chemical biomarkers from finger sweat simultaneously, offering rea…
HighTexas college professor arrested for allegedly soliciting minor online via Snapchat
A Dallas-area community college drama professor was arrested for allegedly sending sexually explicit photos and messages via Snapchat to an undercover Florida…
HighIndigenous Scholar Awarded NASA JPL Mentorship Through Space Foundation Partnership
The Andy Thomas Space Foundation sponsors an Indigenous Australian STEM student for a 10-week mentoring program at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, marking th…
HighAula Magna impulsa Women in Data Science para democratizar la IA y los datos entre profesionales
Aula Magna Business School promueve la quinta edición de Women in Data Science de Stanford en Madrid y Barcelona, reuniendo profesionales para acercar la intel…
HighVienna chemists develop precise method to control molecular reactions via migrating charges
University of Vienna researchers led by Nuno Maulide developed a method using migrating positive charges to precisely control C-H bond modifications in organic…
HighPedro Santa Clara: decisão do reitor é "ato hostil", Nova SBE deveria sair da Universidade
Pedro Santa Clara, antigo líder da Nova SBE, critica decisão do reitor Paulo Pereira de obrigar faculdades a usar nomes em português, considerando-a um ato hos…
HighIzaskun Jiménez busca en el espacio las moléculas que originaron la vida
La astroquímica Izaskun Jiménez Serra investiga cómo surgió la vida estudiando moléculas en el espacio interestelar, financiada con dos millones de euros del C…
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