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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.
France braces for nationwide school protests as student unrest escalates into third week
France braces for nationwide school protests as student demonstrations enter their third week, with reports of injuries including a teenager losing a hand, mas…
HighHarvard researchers identify how stress hormone shapes brain development
Harvard researchers discovered how cortisol regulates the closure of critical periods of brain plasticity in childhood, with implications for understanding neu…
HighSchool Security Reinforced After Student Report; Investigation Yields Limited Evidence
A student's report triggered a judicial investigation and police security reinforcement at schools in Río Negro. Despite camera analysis and witness searches,…
MediumUniversity of Waterloo develops real-time sensor to detect ICU brain infections early
University of Waterloo researchers developed NeuroSense, a bedside monitoring system that continuously detects brain fluid infections in ICU patients, potentia…
HighEstudio internacional: los hombres se infectan más de TB, pero no enferman más
Investigación de UCL con 22.000 personas en 14 países revela que los hombres contraen más tuberculosis por mayor exposición a la bacteria, no por susceptibilid…
HighCal Poly Humboldt Student Treated for Rabies After Bat Bite; Health Officials Issue Warning
Another person received rabies treatment after a bat bite at Cal Poly Humboldt. Public health officials are warning residents to avoid contact with wild animal…
MediumSchool secretary arrested for sexual contact with students in Indiana
A 31-year-old school secretary in Indiana was arrested after being caught with an 18-year-old student by her husband. Investigations revealed she also had sexu…
MediumAI Model Detects Wind Turbine Blade Cracks with 89% Accuracy Using Drone Imagery
Researchers developed SWCB-YOLO, an AI detector using morphology-aware supervision to identify wind turbine blade defects from drone imagery with 89% accuracy,…
HighCornell gang rape accuser describes feeling 'like bait' in investigative records
A woman alleges she was gang-raped at a Cornell fraternity after being given ketamine, telling investigators she "felt like bait." Documents from the universit…
HighModel predicts which Red Sea fish will invade Mediterranean next
Tel Aviv University researchers developed a statistical model predicting which Red Sea fish species will invade the Mediterranean next, identifying coral reef…
HighImmune biomarkers could identify trauma patients at risk of prolonged ICU stays
Researchers identified distinct immune biomarkers that could predict which trauma patients will develop chronic critical illness, potentially enabling earlier…
HighIndia's Youth Movement Pivots From College Exam Protest to Democracy Push
Abhijeet Dipke's Cockroach Party, born as satire over exam system failures, has evolved into a broader youth-led movement demanding democratic reforms in India.
HighEmotional Volatility Drives Engagement but Tanks Livestream Sales
Research from QUT reveals that influencers' frequent emotional shifts during livestreams increase engagement metrics but significantly reduce product sales, wi…
HighLei municipal reconhece raças de aves da Uesb como patrimônio genético de Itapetinga
Itapetinga reconheceu oficialmente quatro raças de aves estudadas pela Uesb como patrimônio genético, histórico e cultural, validando duas décadas de pesquisa…
HighGermany considers sweeping minijob reform that could reshape work for millions
Germany's government plans to reform its minijob system by raising employer taxes from 2% to 5% and eliminating pension contribution opt-outs, affecting nearly…
HighElle prequel trailer showcases Lexi Minetree as worthy Elle Woods successor
Amazon Prime's Legally Blonde prequel series Elle drops its trailer, introducing Lexi Minetree as young Elle Woods. The show explores Elle's backstory before h…
HighClima extremo eleva custos e reduz salários de famílias em todo o mundo
Pesquisas mostram que mudanças climáticas já aumentam despesas familiares em centenas de dólares anuais e reduzem rendas em até 12%, com impactos em cascata na…
HighBrad Pitt's Face Blindness Affects 1 in 33 People, Study Shows
Brad Pitt revealed he has prosopagnosia, a neurological condition affecting facial recognition in 1 of 33 people. The disorder stems from brain processing issu…
HighCollege Student's Retracted Paper Becomes Foundation for Stronger Research
A college student retracted her published paper, framing the action as a constructive step toward conducting more rigorous research. The retraction demonstrate…
MediumUova bianche o marroni: il colore del guscio non determina la qualità nutrizionale
La scienza conferma che il colore del guscio d'uovo dipende dalla genetica della gallina e non influisce sulla qualità nutrizionale. Bianche o marroni hanno lo…
HighResearchers harness light-activated proteins for quantum sensing and radio wave control
Researchers have successfully demonstrated quantum sensing capabilities in light-activated proteins, enabling potential biosensing applications directly within…
HighSix expert tips to ease children's return to school this September
Parenting experts share six strategies to reduce stress during back-to-school season, including consistent routines, calendar planning, and listening to childr…
HighRegular Daily Routines Linked to Less Pain and Depression in Older Adults
Research shows maintaining consistent daily schedules—regular wake times, meals, and sleep—reduces pain and depression in older adults, independent of sleep qu…
HighFamilies of poison seller's victims describe 'constant nightmare' at sentencing
Families of British victims of poison seller Kenneth Law delivered emotional impact statements at his sentencing hearing in Ontario, describing the devastating…
HighKincardine music teacher wins Canadian Teacher award for innovative coding-music program
Turner Ruetz from St. Anthony's school in Kincardine won the Canadian Teacher award for guiding students through a YVIP Coding and Music competition, earning $…
HighCornell Investigators Hear Harrowing Account of Alleged Gang Rape at Fraternity
A woman alleging gang rape at Cornell's Chi Phi fraternity told investigators she felt like "bait" as men surrounded her after being lured via Snapchat. Univer…
HighSupreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in female sports
The US Supreme Court upheld state bans prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in female school and college sports, marking a significant legal victory…
HighCornell Sex Assault Defendant Seeks to Expunge University's Misconduct Finding
A Cornell University student found responsible for attempted sexual exploitation is seeking to expunge the disciplinary panel's finding, which imposed contact…
HighCRISPR screen maps 331 genes essential for brain development, identifies new disorder
Researchers used genome-wide CRISPR screening to identify 331 genes required for brain development, discovering PEDS1 as a cause of a previously unknown neurod…
HighEarly visual experience reshapes retinal cells, challenging decades of neuroscience dogma
Zebrafish study reveals retinal cells undergo experience-dependent plasticity during early development, challenging the long-held belief that only downstream v…
HighIFC-SC abre seleção para professor substituto de sociologia em Camboriú
Instituto Federal de Educação Catarinense abre processo seletivo simplificado para 1 vaga de Professor Substituto de Sociologia no campus Camboriú, com remuner…
HighArgentine flight instructor dies after jumping from plane, student pilot lands safely
An Argentine flight instructor jumped to his death mid-flight, forcing his 22-year-old student pilot to land the plane solo. The student successfully landed th…
HighGlasgow's satellite boom faces European competition as governments back rival space hubs
Glasgow has become Europe's small satellite manufacturing hub, but faces intensifying competition as other European governments invest billions in space capabi…
HighManaging Uncle's Cognitive Decline: Expert Advice on Family Care and Genetic Risk
A mother seeks advice on managing her uncle's cognitive decline while living in her parents' home, raising concerns about family stress and genetic risk. Exper…
HighPhysicists discover Cooper pairs persist above superconductivity threshold in uranium ditelluride
University of Illinois physicists discovered pair density waves in uranium ditelluride that persist above the superconducting critical temperature, providing f…
HighDapagliflozina muestra efecto ocho veces mayor contra insuficiencia cardíaca en portadores de variantes genéticas
Un análisis de 12.000 personas con diabetes tipo 2 encontró que la dapagliflozina reduce significativamente más las hospitalizaciones por insuficiencia cardíac…
HighFrench schools close as student protests escalate, teen injured by tear gas grenade
Hundreds of French schools closed Monday as student protests over poor conditions escalated into violent demonstrations, with a 15-year-old losing his hand to…
HighCruzar las piernas no causa várices, pero sí puede afectar la circulación
Cruzar las piernas no causa directamente várices, pero mantener esta postura prolongadamente puede afectar la circulación y elevar temporalmente la presión art…
HighEstudo revela mecanismo imunológico entre vírus Epstein-Barr e esclerose múltipla
Novo estudo esclarece os mecanismos imunológicos que ligam a infeção pelo vírus Epstein-Barr ao risco aumentado de esclerose múltipla, fornecendo dados cruciai…
High24 UK universities at insolvency risk, MPs warn of student protection gap
An Education Select Committee report warns 24 English universities risk insolvency within 12 months, with MPs calling for urgent government protection protocol…
HighBelgian Princess Elisabeth graduates from Harvard without using royal title
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium completed her Harvard education and chose not to use her royal title during graduation ceremonies, reflecting a modern approach t…
MediumProcrastination emerges as top threat to student academic success, study finds
A study of 65,000 US students identifies procrastination as the biggest obstacle to academic performance, affecting nearly half of respondents more severely th…
HighTeen killed, four wounded in shooting outside Philadelphia high school
A 14-year-old student was killed and four others wounded in a shooting at Roxborough High School in Philadelphia when two armed men fired at least 70 rounds at…
HighFuel crisis threatens education for Cambodia's floating communities
Soaring fuel prices driven by global supply disruptions are forcing families in Cambodia's floating communities to choose between fishing livelihoods and sendi…
HighSchool Gardens Boost Vegetable Consumption in Low-Income Students
UT Austin researchers found that school gardens combined with nutrition classes increased vegetable consumption by half a serving daily among elementary studen…
HighFatherhood Rewires Dad Brains: Study Shows Grey Matter Changes in First-Time Fathers
Research shows first-time fathers experience grey matter reduction in brain regions linked to social thinking within a year of their baby's birth, with changes…
HighBrisbane teen wins Apple's global coding challenge with emotion-management app
Year 9 student Martina Recabarren from Brisbane won Apple's 2026 Swift Student Challenge for her app Calm Corner, designed to help primary students manage emot…
HighIA em tempo real remove tumor cerebral e preserva visão em cirurgia inédita em Londres
Hospital de Londres realizou cirurgia com IA em tempo real para remover tumor na hipófise, preservando a visão do paciente. Ferramenta analisou imagens do proc…
HighTuring's Lost Story Reveals 'Playful, Funny' Side Beyond Hollywood Myth
Cambridge scholar Sarah Dillon has transcribed a previously overlooked short story by Alan Turing, revealing a witty, sexually liberated man contrary to popula…
HighInquest Opens Into Death of Cambridge Professor Jason Arday
An inquest has begun into the death of Jason Arday, a former Cambridge University professor whose career was marked by plagiarism accusations and debates over…
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