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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.
Black hole winds may explain why giant galaxies have fewer stars than expected
Astronomers using NASA's XRISM observatory found evidence that supermassive black holes unleash powerful winds that strip away gas needed for star formation, e…
HighBlack hole shreds massive star in rare cosmic event; mysterious fast-moving helium suggests survival
Astronomers observed a black hole violently shredding a massive star in an exceptionally energetic event, releasing 400 billion times the Sun's energy. Unexpec…
HighSunlight-free microbes may explain Earth's massive iron deposits
Korean researchers discovered iron-oxidizing microbes beneath Antarctic ice that challenge the prevailing theory of how massive iron ore deposits formed on anc…
HighPorto pharmacy school explores natural products' potential in healthcare innovation
University of Porto's pharmacy faculty hosted a symposium on natural health products, bringing together researchers and industry to discuss advances in biotech…
High'Elle' Prequel Teaser Introduces Young Elle Woods Before Harvard
A new prequel series 'Elle' stars Lexi Minetree as young Elle Woods before Harvard, following her high school years in 1995 as she navigates friendship, romanc…
HighNamibia launches foundation to address widening boys' education gap
Namibia's DEN Impact Foundation launches to address widening education disparities affecting boys, with research showing girls outnumber boys in secondary and…
HighAncient Sheeppox DNA discovered in 1,000-year-old York Gospel manuscript
Scientists discovered sheeppox virus DNA preserved in the 1,000-year-old York Gospels, revealing unexpected ancient pathogen traces in medieval religious manus…
MediumWebb Telescope: Engineering Marvel Designed to Glimpse Universe's First Galaxies
The James Webb Space Telescope, scheduled for December 2021 launch, represents humanity's most powerful space observatory designed to detect the universe's fir…
HighDA Claims He Never Saw Police Transcript in Cornell Rape Case
The district attorney in a Cornell University rape case states he never received a transcript of the accuser's campus police interview where she reported being…
HighDNA de vírus da varíola ovina é descoberto em páginas de evangelho medieval
Pesquisadores descobriram DNA do vírus da varíola ovina em páginas de documentos antigos europeus, incluindo o Evangelho de York, reconstruindo 3,5 mil anos da…
HighNepal floods: 88 Indians rescued, 287 missing as India deploys specialist teams
A major flooding disaster in Nepal has left 287 Indian nationals missing while 88 have been rescued. India has deployed forensic and specialized tunnel rescue…
HighNebraska's largest school district urges police to halt use of electric shock gloves on students
Omaha's largest school district requests police cease using electric shock gloves on students after incidents involving special education pupils, though police…
HighCastilla y León inicia la PAU 2026 con examen de Lengua centrado en ritmo de vida
Approximately 11,500 students in Castilla y León began the 2026 university entrance exam (PAU) with a Spanish language and literature test covering linguistic…
HighIn-N-Out Manager Among 3 Killed in Twin Falls Shooting; Good Samaritan Returned Fire
A mass shooting at an In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho killed at least 3 people and injured 7 others. The suspected shooter, identified as former college student…
HighScientists Unlock the Secret of Tree Coexistence in Old Growth Forests
Kyoto University researchers discovered how tall and short trees coexist in mature forests by analyzing light competition through a novel framework measuring g…
HighUrban Animals Worldwide Show Bolder, Riskier Behavior Than Rural Peers
A global meta-analysis of 80 studies across 133 species finds urban animals exhibit heightened boldness, aggression, and risk-taking compared to rural populati…
HighNovel polymer PAR30 shows promise in controlling inflammation by triggering neutrophil death
Researchers identify PAR30, a pro-apoptotic polymer that triggers neutrophil cell death through mitochondrial pathways, potentially offering a new therapeutic…
HighGut immune cells identified as key pathway for Parkinson's spread to brain
UCL researchers discovered that gut macrophages transport toxic alpha-synuclein proteins to the brain in Parkinson's disease, suggesting new therapeutic strate…
HighPennsylvania bus aide arrested for allegedly assaulting special needs student
A 62-year-old Pennsylvania school bus aide was arrested and charged with indecent assault and child endangerment after allegedly inappropriately touching a 14-…
HighHKU Engineers Develop AIMED Microscopy to Accelerate 3D Imaging While Reducing Light Exposure
HKU Engineering team introduces AIMED, a new microscopy strategy that dramatically increases 3D imaging speed while reducing light exposure through axial optic…
HighNetflix's 'Unabomber' Film Explores Ted Kaczynski's Harvard Years Amid Critical Debate
Netflix releases a new biographical film about Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, starring Jacob Tremblay and Russell Crowe, exploring his Harvard years and controv…
HighJapanese researchers develop recyclable biobased polymers stronger than conventional plastics
Japanese researchers developed biobased poly(ester amide)s from renewable plant sources that exceed conventional polyolefins in tensile strength while remainin…
HighCornell board clears president in confrontation with anti-Israel activists
Cornell University's board of trustees cleared President Michael Kotlikoff of wrongdoing following an April confrontation with anti-Israel activists in a parki…
HighCornell gang rape case: Newly released records reveal victim's account of assault
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…
HighBionic cooling dressing accelerates wound healing while fighting infections
Researchers developed a bionic wound dressing combining cooling technology and light-responsive antibacterial agents, achieving 97% efficacy against infection…
HighHospital videos boost new fathers' infant safety knowledge in pilot study
A pilot study shows brief educational videos in hospital newborn nurseries effectively teach first-time fathers about infant safety, including safe sleep and c…
HighCartagena Student Admitted to MIT's Computer Science Program
Juan Camilo Paternina Ramos, a 19-year-old from Cartagena, Colombia, has been admitted to MIT's Computer Science and Engineering program after excelling in mat…
HighNetflix denies mocking Kirk's death in 'neck injury' post coinciding with assassination anniversary
Netflix clarified that a post about a character's neck injury was referencing its series 'The Gentlemen,' not Charlie Kirk's assassination one year prior, afte…
HighEducation Minister Advocates Student Housing as Integration Spaces, Not Poverty Shelters
Portugal's Education Minister defends university residences as integration spaces for displaced students, inaugurating a new 24-bed facility in Porto while hig…
HighOdisha Board Class 10 Results to be Declared May 2 at 4 PM
The Board of Secondary Education Odisha has announced that Class 10 exam results will be declared on May 2, 2026, at 4 PM, with online access available from 6…
HighGraduates Share Budget Tips for Pricey Ceremony Outfits
University graduates reveal cost-saving strategies for graduation attire, from thrifting and tailoring to renting, as financial pressures mount during a financ…
HighYoung sauropods were primary food source for Jurassic predators, study finds
A UCL-led study reveals that juvenile sauropods, despite growing into Earth's largest land animals, were vulnerable prey sustaining major predators like Allosa…
HighCornell Case: Accused Student Allegedly Urged Witness Not to Speak
A Title IX investigation into an alleged assault at Cornell University's Chi Phi house reveals one accused man allegedly called a witness asking her not to dis…
HighCornell rape accuser 'under siege' as online sleuths attempt to unmask her identity
A lawyer for a woman alleging she was raped by seven men at Cornell University says she is "under siege" from online attempts to identify her, as New York's to…
HighChina bans AI companions for minors, leaving users mourning lost digital relationships
China implemented restrictions on AI companion apps, banning minors from using them amid concerns about emotional dependency and addiction. The move represents…
HighNew York opts into federal school choice program, breaking Democratic tradition
Gov. Hochul opts New York into a $1,700 federal education tax credit program, making it the 30th state and second Democratic-led state to join the initiative d…
HighMultiple casualties reported in active school shooting near Bangkok
A school shooting near Bangkok, Thailand has resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. Reports indicate teachers and students were killed, with at least seven…
HighWHCA Scholarship Recipients Recount Shooting at Press Dinner
A shooting incident disrupted the White House Correspondents' Dinner, an annual event celebrating press freedom and fundraising journalism scholarships. Two sc…
HighWearable Patch Detects Environmental Hazards With Haptic Alerts
Researchers developed a wearable patch smaller than a driver's license that detects environmental hazards like dangerous gases and heavy metals, alerting weare…
HighAstronomers Detect First Direct Radio Signal From Exoplanet
Astronomers detected radio signals directly from exoplanet Beta Pictoris b using the MeerKAT telescope, marking the first unambiguous radio detection from a wo…
HighFinding E. coli source in Calgary daycare outbreak proves 'needle in haystack'
Alberta investigators are struggling to pinpoint the source of a massive E. coli outbreak affecting 11 Calgary daycares with 264 confirmed cases. Experts say f…
HighPlant-Based Diet, Social Bonds Key to Longer Life, Harvard Research Shows
Longevity researcher Dr. Nichola Conlon highlights that everyday lifestyle choices—particularly plant-based eating, exercise, sleep, and social connections—sig…
HighRhodes Scholarship 2027 Opens for Southern Africa: Fully Funded Oxford Postgraduate Study
The Rhodes Scholarship 2027 applications are now open for eligible candidates from six Southern African countries, offering fully funded postgraduate study at…
HighMaradona's First Peru Visit: The Day He Asked Cueto for His Iconic Jersey
In July 1979, 18-year-old Diego Maradona arrived in Lima for his first time, playing a friendly match for Argentinos Juniors against Peru's national team. Afte…
HighHomens idosos com sono prolongado têm maior risco de perder mobilidade
Estudo com mais de 3 mil pessoas mostra que homens acima de 60 anos que dormem mais de nove horas por noite apresentam declínio na velocidade da marcha, indica…
HighIndonesia's Influenza A Cases Surge; Health Experts Urge Precautions
Indonesia's Influenza A positivity rate surged to 38% in week 35, with health experts urging preventive measures including masks and isolation, particularly fo…
HighSwedish Study Links Alcohol, Missing Helmets to E-Scooter Deaths Worldwide
Swedish research shows nearly half of fatal e-scooter crashes involve alcohol intoxication, with no helmet use among fatalities, highlighting urgent safety gap…
HighGeothermal gases suggest Africa's interior may be splitting apart
Geothermal springs in Zambia's Kafue Rift show mantle-derived gases indicating active continental rifting, suggesting early stages of Africa's potential break-…
HighCholine intake linked to lower inflammation in pregnant women, Cornell study finds
Cornell study of 1,300 pregnant women finds higher dietary choline intake associated with significantly lower inflammation levels in third trimester, suggestin…
HighGeorgia Secures No. 4 Spot in CFP Rankings; Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M Hold Top Three
Georgia claimed the fourth and final first-round bye in Tuesday's College Football Playoff rankings, while Ohio State, Indiana, and Texas A&M held the top thre…
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