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.
U.Porto nutrition school launches experimental canteen-lab for healthy comfort food
University of Porto's nutrition faculty will open an experimental bar-cantina next academic year to create healthy comfort food and multicultural meals, blendi…
HighExpert explains column buckling at Manhattan construction site
A high-rise construction site in Midtown Manhattan experienced structural failures with buckling columns, multiple cracks, and sagging floors, prompting buildi…
HighCuba suspends higher education entrance exams due to energy crisis
Cuba's government has suspended entrance exams for higher education due to worsening energy blockade conditions, instead using student academic averages for ad…
HighEarly immune maturation helps toads survive deadly fungus outbreaks
Researchers discovered that amphibian populations recover from deadly chytrid fungus outbreaks when toads develop immune defenses earlier, during tadpole stage…
HighNobel Prize finally ends Halzen's annual October 'misery'
Physicist Francis Halzen, 82, has won the Nobel Prize for developing the IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica, ending decades of October disappointment a…
HighRajasthan REET Mains Admit Cards Released; Exams Jan 17-20
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board activates REET Mains 2026 admit card downloads on January 12 for 7,759 teacher recruitment vacancies. Exams scheduled January 1…
HighThai school shooting death toll reaches eight as wounded girl succumbs
A 12-year-old girl died from wounds sustained in a Thai school shooting, bringing the death toll to eight. A 14-year-old student opened fire at a high school n…
HighMIT study reveals intermittent fasting boosts gut healing but may increase cancer risk
MIT research shows intermittent fasting boosts intestinal stem cell regeneration but increases cancer risk in mice when mutations occur during refeeding phases…
HighGerman Scientists Create First Autonomous Molecular Motor Powered by Chemical Fuel
Researchers at University of Ulm developed the first autonomous molecular machine that moves along predetermined paths powered by chemical fuel, mimicking natu…
HighFour-day school weeks surge in Louisiana as districts prioritize teacher retention
Louisiana school districts are increasingly adopting four-day school weeks post-COVID, with 15 districts now operating on this schedule compared to just one in…
HighScientists identify molecular switch that helps crops survive sudden cold spells
Researchers at Chonnam National University discovered a molecular mechanism that enables plants to rapidly adapt root development to cold stress, offering pote…
HighPhilippine-Indonesian Universities Complete Mental Health Nursing Collaboration Program
Bukidnon State University and Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana completed a six-week collaborative online program in psychiatric nursing involving 111 students…
HighFlu vaccine myths debunked: Expert answers to 5 common questions
University experts address five common misconceptions about flu vaccines, confirming they are safe, effective, and cannot cause flu infection despite common si…
HighKAIST Researchers Identify Molecular Switch Linking Amino Acids to Cancer Cell Growth
Researchers at KAIST and Yonsei University identified how amino acid signals activate mTORC1, the cell's growth switch, offering a new target for more precise…
HighFirst 100% British chocolate bar made since 1932 using Berkshire-grown cocoa
A University of Reading master's student created the first entirely British chocolate bar since 1932 using Berkshire-grown cocoa, highlighting climate threats…
HighMississippi students save bus after driver loses consciousness during asthma attack
Middle school students in Mississippi quickly responded when their bus driver lost consciousness from an asthma attack, with one student grabbing the wheel and…
HighAlberta E. coli outbreak investigation faces 'needle in haystack' challenge
Alberta investigators struggle to pinpoint the source of a massive E. coli outbreak affecting 11 Calgary daycares with 264 confirmed cases. Experts say identif…
HighAustralia tackles housing crisis with tax break reforms amid generational divide
Australia's government scraps housing tax breaks to address soaring property costs that have made homes unaffordable for young people, but critics warn reforms…
HighUNESP abre concurso para Professor Assistente em Matemática da Computação
A Faculdade de Ciências da UNESP em Bauru abre concurso público para uma vaga de Professor Assistente no Departamento de Computação, exigindo doutorado e ofere…
HighEstudo com 16 mil genomas mostra que evolução humana acelera e moldou características atuais
Pesquisa com 16 mil genomas publicada na Nature mostra que a evolução humana continua acelerada, identificando 479 variantes genéticas que moldaram característ…
HighBard College President Botstein Retires After Epstein Ties Review
Bard College President Leon Botstein announced his retirement after an independent review found he minimized his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and made que…
HighCollege student fatally shot by police after knocking on wrong door in Pennsylvania
A 22-year-old Pennsylvania college student was fatally shot by police after accidentally knocking on the wrong house door while trying to find friends. His par…
HighLa ciencia confirma: café moderado protege los riñones, pero el exceso acarrea riesgos
Estudios de Harvard confirman que el consumo moderado de café (3-4 tazas diarias) protege los riñones y beneficia la salud, pero el exceso puede causar ansieda…
High1 in 4 professionals stuck in mid-career stall, costing tens of thousands in lost wages
Nearly 24% of mid-career professionals experience a five-year stall without promotion or meaningful raises, costing workers tens of thousands in lost wages and…
HighMuscle Loss + Belly Fat: 83% Higher Mortality Risk After 50
UFSCar research reveals that abdominal fat combined with muscle loss in people over 50 increases mortality risk by 83%. Simple diagnostic methods could enable…
HighCornell gang rape case: victim told investigators she 'felt like bait'
Newly released Cornell University disciplinary records detail a woman's account of being gang-raped at a fraternity house in October 2024, where she says she w…
HighCornell investigators hear harrowing account of alleged gang rape at fraternity
A woman alleges she was gang-raped at a Cornell fraternity after being given ketamine, telling investigators she 'felt like bait.' University disciplinary reco…
HighWilliam Jewell running back dies after medical emergency during season opener
William Jewell College running back MicahJo Barnett died following a medical emergency on the sideline during the team's season opener against Fort Lewis Colle…
HighUnicamp approves five new undergraduate programs, delays law school discussion
Unicamp's academic council approved five new undergraduate courses but postponed deliberation on establishing a law degree program, signaling institutional exp…
MediumAncient horsetail plant produces water with extreme oxygen signature never before measured
Scientists discovered that water in living horsetail plants exhibits the most extreme oxygen isotope signature ever measured on Earth, challenging assumptions…
HighNC State Leads $160M NSF Initiative to Transform Rural Manufacturing with Biobased Products
NC State University joins a $160M NSF-backed regional initiative to develop biobased products from switchgrass and miscanthus for automotive, construction, and…
HighSamsung's Back-to-School Monitor Sale Offers Up to $600 in Discounts
Samsung launches back-to-school promotions offering up to $600 in discounts on gaming and productivity monitors through Labor Day, with no student verification…
HighPristine 10,000-year-old mastodon molar discovered in California preserve
A California scientist discovered a remarkably preserved 10,000-year-old Pacific mastodon molar in San Mateo County, described as the most complete specimen fr…
HighGreen spaces and collective environments emerge as essential for student mental health
Contact with nature and shared spaces are critical for combating anxiety and stress among university students, with research showing 35% experience academic-re…
HighHigh-Altitude Gene Mutation Reveals Vitamin A Pathway That Rebuilds Myelin
A genetic mutation in high-altitude animals activates a vitamin A pathway that rebuilds myelin, offering a potential new treatment strategy for MS and cerebral…
MediumColliding ice floes explain Arctic sea ice's mysterious movement patterns
Researchers discovered that collisions between Arctic sea ice floes, rather than wind alone, explain long-standing mysteries about ice movement patterns. The f…
HighExam scandal sparks student uprising in India after student death
An examination scandal in India has sparked widespread student protests, with at least one death linked to exam-related stress and fear, highlighting systemic…
HighMaddox Jolie-Pitt Officially Drops 'Pitt' Surname in Legal Filing
Maddox Chivan, son of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, has filed legal documents to drop 'Pitt' from his surname, continuing a pattern of family members distancin…
MediumLost seventh-century Old English poem discovered in Rome library
Trinity College Dublin scholars discovered a previously unknown 1,200-year-old manuscript of Caedmon's Hymn at Rome's National Central Library, the third oldes…
HighTeacher transferred as probe continues into girl's death after forced school run
A Malaysian teacher has been transferred pending investigation into a girl's death after a school run. The 10-year-old with heart condition died after being fo…
HighPrenups go mainstream as younger couples embrace financial clarity before marriage
Prenups are increasingly popular among young couples, with one in three under-35s in the UK and nearly half of US millennials signing them. Online platforms an…
HighLife on Earth May Have Emerged 300 Million Years Earlier Than Previously Thought
New analysis of a 3.75-4.28 billion-year-old Quebec rock reveals complex microbial structures suggesting life emerged on Earth far earlier than previously docu…
MediumU.S. gas prices surge back to $4 a gallon amid Iran tensions
U.S. average gas prices have climbed back to $4 per gallon, rising 13 cents weekly as geopolitical tensions with Iran escalate, signaling potential supply chai…
HighCUET PG 2026 Results Released: Download Scorecard at exams.nta.nic.in
National Testing Agency released CUET PG 2026 results on April 24, 2026, with 198 universities offering admissions based on scores. Candidates can download sco…
HighPhysik-Nobelpreis für Francis Halzen: Neutrino-Forscher geehrt
Der belgisch-amerikanische Teilchenforscher Francis Halzen erhält den Nobelpreis für Physik 2026 für seine Pionierarbeit bei der Erforschung von Neutrinos mit…
HighAmerican Student Found Dead in Japan After Days of Search
An American student from Auburn University, missing in Japan, has been found dead after days of intensive search efforts by family and authorities.
MediumScientists Recreate Exoplanet Atmospheres in Lab to Detect Signs of Alien Life
Researchers at University of Colorado Boulder recreate exoplanet atmospheres in a lab to identify chemical signatures that could indicate extraterrestrial life…
HighPhysicists Harness Quantum Vibrations in Simplified Devices Without External Support
Physicists at Caltech and Stanford developed nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS) that enable phonons to exhibit quantum behavior intrinsically, without extern…
HighVape store clerks federally charged in connection with Ole Miss student deaths
Federal prosecutors have charged vape store clerks with drug-related offenses following deaths of Ole Miss students, with kratom seized from an Oxford business.
MediumCérebro de mosca mapeado com IA é transformado em 'computador' para jogos e criptomoedas
Cientistas mapearam completamente o cérebro de uma mosca-da-fruta com 166 mil neurônios usando IA. Desenvolvedores já o integram a videogames, simulações finan…
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