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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.
Generaciones jóvenes envejecen biológicamente más rápido, vinculado a cáncer temprano
Un estudio de la Universidad de Washington vincula el envejecimiento biológico acelerado en generaciones más jóvenes con el aumento de cánceres de aparición te…
HighStudent fight at Brazilian school with phone ban goes viral on WhatsApp
A video of a student altercation at a public school in Vilhena, Brazil where mobile phones are prohibited has spread widely on WhatsApp, raising questions abou…
MediumOhio State settles $100M abuse case with nearly 300 Strauss survivors
Ohio State University reached a $100 million settlement with nearly 300 survivors of sexual abuse by former school doctor Richard Strauss, resolving remaining…
HighCornell gang rape investigation records reveal accuser's account of being 'like bait'
Newly released Cornell University disciplinary records detail a woman's allegations of gang rape at a fraternity house in October 2024, where she says she was…
HighScientists identify immune responses that protect some people from COVID-19
Researchers identified unique innate immune responses that protect some people from COVID-19 infection despite viral exposure, published in Nature as part of t…
HighAncient Gulf Stream shift offers climate warning as ocean currents show vulnerability to abrupt change
Research reveals the Gulf Stream shifted northward 12,900 years ago during a cold snap, providing direct evidence of how ocean currents respond to abrupt clima…
HighGeorgia secures No. 4 playoff spot as Alabama tumbles after Oklahoma loss
Georgia claimed the fourth and final first-round bye in the College Football Playoff rankings released Tuesday, while Ohio State, Indiana, and Texas A&M held t…
HighGeorgia's Youngest Mayor Removed After 10 Months Over Fund Misuse, Messaging Allegations
Jayden Williams, 23, was impeached as Stockbridge mayor after allegations of misusing city funds and exchanging inappropriate messages with an 18-year-old stud…
HighStudy suggests sun may carry 'fingerprints' of engulfed super-Earth
Researchers propose the sun may have engulfed a super-Earth early in its history, leaving detectable chemical signatures that could explain long-standing solar…
HighPeriod pain and heavy bleeding linked to lower GCSE results and school absences
UK study of 2,698 teenagers finds heavy menstrual bleeding linked to 1.7 additional school absences and one grade lower in GCSEs, while menstrual pain causes 1…
HighLaser-Steered 'Metajets' Demonstrate 3D Light-Powered Propulsion Breakthrough
Texas A&M researchers demonstrated 3D control of microscopic devices using laser-powered metajets, a breakthrough that could eventually enable fuel-free inters…
HighIFPI abre 300 vagas para Licenciatura em Matemática a distância em seis municípios
Brazil's Federal Institute of Piauí opens enrollment for 300 free Mathematics teaching degree positions across six municipalities via distance learning, accept…
HighSimulations suggest Neanderthals and modern humans rarely met on Iberian Peninsula
University of Cologne researchers used advanced simulation modeling to explore potential encounters between Neanderthals and anatomically modern humans on the…
HighFootball recruit accidentally uses baseball hat in college commitment ceremony
A high school football recruit accidentally used a St. Louis Cardinals baseball hat instead of a Louisville Cardinals football hat during his college commitmen…
HighOncologist's new book reveals ice cream may lower diabetes risk, urges moderation
Oncologist Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel highlights a Harvard study showing ice cream consumption correlates with lower type 2 diabetes risk, advocating moderate dairy i…
MediumScientists Scale Up Twisted Oxide Materials for Next-Generation Electronics
Researchers have developed a method to create large-area twisted oxide materials with precisely controlled atomic layer alignment, potentially advancing twistr…
HighScotland's World Cup return ignites 28-year national fever
Scotland gripped by World Cup fever ahead of first men's tournament in 28 years, with nationwide excitement evident from merchandise sales to school watch part…
HighMadrid's PAU Spanish exam opens with existential question: how do you want to be remembered?
Madrid's 2026 PAU Spanish language exam opens with a philosophical question asking students how they'd like to be remembered after death, sparking debate about…
HighLegarda demands real funding for education laws, warns against empty promises
Senator Loren Legarda called for real funding to back education laws, warning that announcements without resources create false hopes. She cited funding shortf…
HighCircadian Genes Linked to Childhood Obesity Risk in First Study of Young Children
University of Guelph researchers identify circadian rhythm gene variations as potential obesity risk indicators in children under six, revealing connections be…
High14 arrested in Penn State cocaine trafficking ring linked to fraternity hazing rituals
Fourteen current and former Penn State students face drug trafficking charges linked to two fraternities, with allegations including cocaine distribution and h…
HighCharlie Kirk, aliado de Trump e ativista ultraconservador, morto a tiro aos 31 anos
Charlie Kirk, influente ativista ultraconservador e aliado de Trump, morreu aos 31 anos após ser baleado durante um evento na Utah Valley University. O suspeit…
HighIA decifra sequência de DNA presente em 60% dos genes humanos
Pesquisadores da UC San Diego usaram inteligência artificial para identificar o padrão Inr, uma sequência de DNA presente em aproximadamente 60% das regiões hu…
HighSEC sues LSU over recruitment of former NFL players to college roster
The Southeastern Conference is suing LSU, alleging the university deliberately recruited professional football players for its college team, escalating debate…
HighPaternal sperm epigenetics emerge as key factor in early pregnancy loss
Texas A&M researchers are investigating how paternal epigenetic changes in sperm may contribute to early pregnancy loss, using cattle models to understand mech…
HighHarvard researchers identify midnolin protein's role in degrading short-lived nuclear proteins
Harvard researchers discovered that midnolin protein breaks down short-lived nuclear proteins by directly feeding them into the cellular waste system, solving…
HighFive Italian divers die in high-risk Maldives cave exploration at dangerous depth
Five Italian divers, including a university professor and her daughter, died while attempting to explore deep submarine caves at 50 meters depth in Vaavu Atol,…
HighReese Witherspoon Passes 'Pink Torch' to Lexi Minetree in Emotional Legally Blonde Moment
Reese Witherspoon emotionally passed the iconic Elle Woods role to Lexi Minetree at a Legally Blonde 25th anniversary celebration, praising the newcomer's tale…
HighUndefeated lacrosse team forfeits state semifinal after nine players ruled ineligible over fake cigars
Ipswich High School's undefeated lacrosse team forfeited its state semifinal after nine players were ruled ineligible for a graduation photo with tobacco-free…
HighLos millennials envejecen biológicamente más rápido que sus padres, según estudio
Un estudio de Nature Medicine vincula el envejecimiento biológico acelerado en millennials y generación Z con mayor riesgo de cánceres tempranos, detectando se…
HighKAUST Opens Fully Funded Microelectronics Winter Camp for Global Students
KAUST invites applications for a fully funded six-week microelectronics research internship (Jan-Feb 2027) for undergraduate and master's students, with deadli…
HighChina-ASEAN Alliance for Lifelong Learning Officially Launched
China and ASEAN nations inaugurated a multilateral alliance for lifelong learning, establishing the region's first permanent platform for educational collabora…
MediumFrench Student Protests Enter Third Week as Government Struggles for Resolution
Mass protests over deteriorating schools and teacher shortages enter their third week in France, expanding to include adult supporters as government seeks reso…
HighUCLA records show $765-per-specimen fetal tissue fees, raising legal questions
Records show UCLA paid Cercle Allocation Services $765 per fetal tissue specimen, with internal correspondence warning billing language could imply illegal sal…
MediumOpposition Leader Gandhi Backs Maharashtra Student Protests Over Exam Irregularities
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi backs Maharashtra students protesting alleged paper leaks in state recruitment exams, criticizing the BJP government for systemi…
HighChilean Study Identifies 16 New Toxic Plant Species for Public Health Registry
A University of Chile chemistry student identified 16 native and endemic plant species with sufficient toxicity evidence to warrant addition to Chile's officia…
HighAmbroxol potencia tetraciclinas contra Klebsiella pneumoniae multirresistente
Un mucolítico llamado ambroxol descompone biopelículas de Klebsiella pneumoniae multirresistente, mejorando significativamente la efectividad de tetraciclinas…
HighStudy reveals 1 in 15 men carry sperm mutations that could harm offspring
Researchers identify mutations in sperm that can cause disease in offspring, finding one in 15 men carry potentially harmful mutations. A new detection method…
HighSchools must retrofit and reschedule to survive UK heatwaves, union warns
The UK's largest teaching union calls for school retrofitting, schedule changes, and exam rescheduling to combat increasingly severe heatwaves that forced 760,…
High8,500 daily steps key to preventing weight regain after dieting
Research analyzing 14 studies involving 3,758 people found that maintaining approximately 8,500 daily steps is critical for preventing weight regain after diet…
HighIndonesian researcher caught using fake identities, AI-generated data at major conference
An Indonesian researcher used false identities and AI-generated data at a major international medical conference, sparking concerns about academic ethics and I…
HighFrance shuts 500 schools as student protests escalate into violence
France's education minister announced up to 500 schools will close Monday due to clashes between riot police and student protesters demanding better education…
HighCambridge Professor Denies Plagiarism Allegations in High-Profile Academic Row
Jason Arday, a prominent Cambridge professor and diversity advocate, denies plagiarism allegations amid scrutiny of his academic work and institutional practic…
HighNovo modelo matemático revela como o calor atravessa o gelo marinho
Investigadores desenvolveram um modelo matemático que explica como o calor se transfere através do gelo marinho, potencialmente melhorando a precisão das previ…
HighUFRJ abre concurso com ~120 vagas para técnicos e profissionais
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) is expected to release a public recruitment exam notice within days, with approximately 120 positions across admini…
MediumCollagen peptides show promise for protecting female runners' bones
A new study finds collagen peptides improve bone turnover in female runners, addressing elevated risk of stress injuries from intense training combined with in…
MediumPhiladelphia polo program transforms at-risk youth through equestrian training
Work to Ride, a Philadelphia program, teaches disadvantaged youth polo in exchange for stable work, offering life-changing opportunities and mentorship to chil…
HighAmerican student found dead in Japan after 72-hour search involving 100+ police
Auburn University student James Higginbotham, 20, was found dead in forested mountains near Kyoto after disappearing during family vacation. A 72-hour police s…
HighHarvard researcher challenges running culture, argues humans evolved for rest
A Harvard professor argues humans evolved for energy conservation and walking, not running, suggesting moderate activity and rest align better with our biology…
MediumTeen entrepreneur Yadegari turns rejection into millions with Flow wellness device
Zach Yadegari, a teenage entrepreneur rejected by Harvard, Yale, and Stanford, has built a multi-million dollar tech empire selling apps and now launching Flow…
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