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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.
Kentucky 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…
HighStudy reveals how review patterns expose users to spear phishing attacks
Research shows patterns in public review activity can reveal social connections, enabling scammers to identify and impersonate trusted contacts for spear phish…
HighCornell rape probe reignites campus sexual assault prevention debate
A rape investigation at Cornell University is prompting renewed discussions about sexual assault prevention measures on college campuses, with experts weighing…
MediumUS Sexual Health Survey Finds High Pleasure But Stark Gender Gaps in Safety and Testing
A comprehensive US sexual health survey shows Americans report high pleasure and communication, yet stark disparities persist: women and gender-diverse individ…
HighAncient Zircon Crystals Reveal Early Earth Had Plate Subduction 3.5 Billion Years Ago
International researchers analyzing zircon crystals from Western Australia's Pilbara region found evidence that plate subduction existed 3.5 billion years ago,…
High3D Human Brain Model Reveals How Cerebral Hemorrhage Damages Preterm Infants' Neural Stem Cells
Researchers developed a 3D human brain model to understand how neural stem cells are damaged during cerebral hemorrhage in preterm infants, potentially opening…
HighFinebaum: Kiffin's Ole Miss criticism rooted in playoff bitterness, not principle
ESPN's Paul Finebaum accused LSU coach Lane Kiffin of using racial diversity criticism against Ole Miss as a smokescreen for bitterness over being barred from…
HighCornell rape case reopened as DA questions why he never saw victim's full statement
A Cornell University student filed a civil lawsuit against seven fraternity brothers, alleging she was drugged and gang-raped at a Chi Phi house in October 202…
High10,000 new police constables graduate, bringing economic hope to struggling families
Kenya's National Police Service graduated 10,000 new constables in 2025/26, providing employment and economic stability for young people from disadvantaged bac…
HighChemists develop 'molecular editing' method to modify amines under simple conditions
Researchers at University of Vienna developed a breakthrough method called 'Alkyl Swap' that edits molecules by selectively replacing parts rather than rebuild…
HighColorectal cancer deaths surge among young adults without college degrees
Colorectal cancer mortality is rising sharply among young adults without college degrees, while remaining stable for graduates, driven by socioeconomic dispari…
HighSix injured in stabbing at Washington state high school
Six people, including five students and a security guard, were injured in a stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma, Washington. A student suspect was detained…
HighCampus Radicals Newsletter: Conflicting narratives on academic freedom and student activism
Fox News reports on campus incidents involving teacher recognition, student expulsion over immigration stance, and Pride display disputes at educational instit…
MediumKorean researchers develop 'artificial fingerprints' using nanoparticles for instant product authentication
South Korean researchers developed an unforgeable security technology using randomly arranged nanoparticles as artificial fingerprints, verifiable with just a…
HighStanford's xenocortication opens new window into human brain development
Stanford researchers transplanted human brain tissue into mice lacking a cortex, showing the tissue matured and integrated with the mouse nervous system, offer…
HighGerman researchers prove fatty diet's link to colorectal cancer via gut bacteria
German researchers have identified how fatty Western diets promote colorectal cancer by sustaining gut bacteria that produce deoxycholic acid, a secondary bile…
HighMachine learning model discovers 690 genetic risk factors for motor neurone disease
Researchers from University of Sheffield and Stanford developed RefMap, a machine learning model that identified 690 genetic risk factors for motor neurone dis…
HighAppeals court upholds Harvard's race-conscious admissions as constitutional
A federal appeals court rejected a lawsuit challenging Harvard's consideration of race in admissions, ruling the practice was constitutional and aimed at achie…
HighSatellite data reveals drylands becoming dangerously unstable despite greening trend
Four decades of satellite data show 80% of global drylands experiencing extreme year-to-year productivity swings, masking a greening trend and revealing major…
HighExam Season Survival: Teachers Share Revision, Self-Care Tips
Teachers and tutors share practical strategies for students to revise effectively, manage exam stress, and prioritize wellbeing during exam season.
HighTeacher killed in student attack at Slovak elementary school; 2 others wounded
A teacher was killed and two others injured in a student attack at an elementary school in Slovakia. The incident represents a serious breach of school safety.
HighAdelaide researchers launch $5M push to target chronic visceral pain at source
Adelaide University launches a five-year research program funded by NHMRC to develop targeted therapies for chronic visceral pain affecting conditions like IBS…
HighGen Z's 'lily padding' strategy: Job-hopping for faster career growth
Young workers are rapidly changing jobs to build diverse skills and advance careers faster, a trend called "lily padding" that data shows yields higher salarie…
HighTeacher killed, four injured in Thailand school shooting; student gunman dies
A student opened fire at a school northwest of Bangkok, killing a teacher and injuring four others before taking his own life. The incident marks another schoo…
HighReino Unido divide-se em manifestações no segundo aniversário do 7 de outubro
O governo britânico condena manifestações pró-palestinianas no segundo aniversário do ataque do Hamas, enquanto tensões comunitárias escalam com ataques contra…
HighJapanese Researchers Discover Compound That May Slow Age-Related Muscle Loss
Japanese researchers discovered a sulfur-based compound called LASSS that enhances HGF protein function, potentially slowing age-related muscle loss and preser…
MediumHigh school students publish scientific article on essential oils in peer-reviewed journal
Two 17-year-old students from São Caetano published a scientific article on essential oils safety in the Brazilian Journal of Animal and Environmental Research…
HighDelayed Price Reveals Shape Shopper Expectations More Than Actual Costs
Research shows retailers hiding prices until checkout can boost sales by leveraging shoppers' price expectations. The effect depends on whether customers expec…
HighCornell rape case: Separating fact from speculation as state takes over probe
A Cornell University student's allegations of gang rape at a Chi Phi fraternity house in 2024 have sparked renewed scrutiny after a civil lawsuit prompted auth…
HighClimate-Driven Vibrio Surge: Flesh-Eating Bacteria Spreads North as Oceans Warm
Flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus infections are surging across US and Europe due to climate-driven warming waters, with a 20% mortality rate. Cases have…
HighUVA Engineer Wins $1.1M NIH Grant to Develop Tools for Studying Rare Circulating Cells
A UVA researcher secured a $1.1M NIH grant to develop microfluidic devices and AI tools for identifying and studying rare circulating cells that drive disease…
HighChicago student claims cross burning was anti-Trump protest, not hate crime
A UIC student claimed responsibility for burning a cross in Grant Park as an anti-Trump protest, not a racist act, though the historically loaded symbol sparke…
HighFrench father jailed for threatening to kill son's teacher over discipline
A French man received a six-month jail sentence for threatening to kill his son's primary school teacher in Le Fauga near Toulouse after she disciplined the bo…
HighBBC investigation returns abusive teacher to Indonesian prison after secret early release
A teacher convicted of sexually assaulting a student in Indonesia was secretly released on parole in 2025 after serving less than half his sentence. A BBC inve…
HighFrench Student Protests Over Crumbling Schools Gain Political Momentum
French students are staging widespread protests over classroom overcrowding, teacher shortages, and deteriorating school infrastructure, with grievances threat…
HighLieberman's 'Fed Up' exposes why diets fail—and it's not willpower
Daniel Lieberman's book 'Fed Up' challenges fad diet effectiveness, revealing biological and evolutionary factors that make weight loss resistant to willpower…
HighScientists map immune cell gene networks to unlock disease prevention
Researchers created a detailed map of how genes interact within immune cells using CRISPR, revealing highly interconnected regulatory networks that control T c…
HighDormant stem cells play crucial role in smell regeneration, Tufts study finds
Tufts researchers developed a 3D nasal tissue model showing dormant stem cells play a crucial role in regenerating smell-sensing neurons, with implications for…
HighCornell Gang Rape Case: Separating Fact From Speculation as State Takes Over
A Cornell University student's allegations of gang rape at a Chi Phi fraternity house in 2024 have prompted a criminal investigation reopening and appointment…
HighCats' Unusual Kidney Fat Deposits May Explain Chronic Disease Vulnerability
University of Nottingham researchers discovered unusual fat deposits in domestic cat kidneys that may explain their high susceptibility to chronic kidney disea…
HighSoutheast Michigan man among 7 accused in Cornell sexual assault case
A Southeast Michigan man is among seven Cornell University fraternity members accused of sexually assaulting a female student in October 2024. The lawsuit was…
HighHilton Launches Undergraduate Brand to Tap Campus-Adjacent Market With 400-500 Unit Potential
Hilton announced Undergraduate by Hilton, a new upper-midscale brand targeting college markets with 400-500 property potential by 2029, leveraging its asset-li…
HighEx-Student nach Vergewaltigungsvorwürfen angeblich in Dubais Luxusviertel untergetaucht
Nach Vergewaltigungsvorwürfen an der Cornell University soll ein ehemaliger Student nun in Dubais Luxusviertel leben. Die Universität gerät wegen ihres Umgangs…
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