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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.
Scientists map cellular mechanism in rare childhood brain disorders
UC Davis researchers have mapped the structure of tubulin cofactor proteins that malfunction in rare genetic disorders affecting infant brain development, pote…
HighMG avança para criar primeira universidade tecnológica federal com campus em Varginha
Brazil's first federal technological university will be established in Minas Gerais through CEFET-MG's transformation, expanding to nine cities including Vargi…
HighCambridge Professor Jason Arday Found Dead Amid Plagiarism Accusations
Jason Arday, a Cambridge professor facing plagiarism allegations, has died. His death has sparked calls for a public inquiry into whether institutional pressur…
HighIndische Fachkräfte in Deutschland: Wachsende Sorgen um Sicherheit nach AfD-Erfolgen
Indische Studenten und Fachkräfte in Deutschland äußern wachsende Sicherheitsbedenken angesichts der Wahlerfolge der AfD im Osten. Viele erwägen, das Land zu v…
HighCambridge's Youngest Black Professor Resigns Amid Credential Questions
Jason Arday, hired by Cambridge in 2023 as the university's youngest Black professor, has resigned following investigations into his academic qualifications an…
HighScientists discover hidden physics limiting sweat's cooling power in hot, dry air
Arizona State University researchers identified an overlooked physical process where opposing air currents near the skin can reduce sweat evaporation by over 5…
HighCarmen Fariñas wins Matilde de la Torre Prize for commitment to public service and science
Carmen Fariñas, a medicine professor at University of Cantabria and infectious diseases chief, received the 2025 Matilde de la Torre Prize for her commitment t…
HighDescubren que la risa espontánea y voluntaria usan circuitos cerebrales distintos
Investigadores identificaron que la risa espontánea y voluntaria dependen de circuitos cerebrales diferentes, hallazgo que podría mejorar la comprensión de tra…
HighUDESC opens selection process for substitute professor positions in Santa Catarina
UDESC in Santa Catarina announces a selection process for substitute professor positions. The recruitment drive aims to fill teaching vacancies at the state un…
MediumScientists grow polarized brain organoids that mimic cortex's regional layout
Researchers developed a simple protocol to create polarized cortical organoids that mimic the front and rear regions of the human brain, showing promise for mo…
HighScience Confirms 'Dad Brain': New Fathers Lose Gray Matter — and That May Make Them Better Parents
USC research shows new fathers experience brain changes linked to empathy, challenging assumptions that caregiving is biologically exclusive to mothers.
HighAuburn engineering student found dead in Japan after month-long search
James Higginbotham, 20, an Auburn University engineering student missing since May 29 in Japan, was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto by volunteer…
HighStretchable catheter technology could revolutionize detection of dangerous arterial plaque
Researchers at USC developed a stretchable catheter using liquid metal electronics to detect unstable arterial plaque through electrical measurements, potentia…
HighFrom Law School to Commonwealth Stage: Frances Tan's Musical Reckoning
Frances Tan, 25, abandoned a law career to pursue music and now represents Singapore in the Commonwealth Song Contest 2026 with her original song Just Me. Publ…
HighResearchers develop fluoride-free gel that regrows tooth enamel
University of Nottingham researchers developed a fluoride-free gel that rebuilds tooth enamel by mimicking natural formation processes, drawing minerals from s…
HighUniversity Networks Critical to Student Success Beyond Academics, SIM Says
Higher education institutions increasingly recognize that peer networks and professional connections are as vital as academic programs for student development,…
MediumScientists identify Nagatitan, Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur, from Thai fossils
Scientists have identified Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, a 27-meter-long, 27-ton sauropod discovered in Thailand a decade ago, making it the largest dinosaur ever…
HighDA Removed From Cornell Sexual Assault Case After Failing to Review Evidence
New York's governor removed the district attorney from a Cornell University sexual assault investigation after the DA declined to review witness statements and…
HighMountain detective: How one hiker became Taiwan's most effective search and rescue operative
A Czech-born search and rescue specialist in Taiwan has found seven survivors and more deceased hikers in remote mountain regions, using maps and data analysis…
HighEpigenetic changes reshape Dicer enzyme, linking cancer and fertility
UT MD Anderson researchers discovered that epigenetic activation of a specific Dicer enzyme region reshapes its function, with implications for both cancer pro…
HighCold Storage Platelets Match Room-Temperature Effectiveness With Triple Shelf Life
A University of Western Australia study published in JAMA demonstrates cold-stored platelets are as effective as room-temperature variants while extending shel…
HighSpencer Pratt Claims Ryan Gosling 'Ran' When He Spotted Him at Hotel
Reality TV personality Spencer Pratt reveals celebrity encounters in his memoir, including claims that Ryan Gosling 'ran' when seeing him at a hotel, and recou…
MediumCornell gang rape investigation records reveal victim's account of being '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…
HighFamily sues Six Flags after college grad's death on X2 roller coaster
A San Diego State University graduate died in 2022 from blunt-force head trauma sustained on Six Flags Magic Mountain's X2 roller coaster. His family is now su…
HighAlunos arrecadam US$ 30 mil e surpreendem professor que gastava 4 horas diárias em trajeto
Estudantes de Los Angeles descobrem que professor de matemática Julio Castro gastava até 4 horas diárias em transporte público e scooter. Mobilizados, arrecada…
HighBrown researchers discover genetic switch controlling axon growth, offering hope for neural repair
Brown University neuroscientists discovered that neurons use genetic switches in the cell body to control axon growth, challenging prior assumptions and offeri…
HighSweden reverses digital-first education strategy, reinvests billions in printed textbooks
Sweden, a digital education pioneer, is shifting back to printed textbooks after research linked heavy screen use to declining student performance in reading a…
HighLab-grown human pituitary tissue successfully transplanted into primate, restoring hormone function
Japanese researchers successfully transplanted lab-grown human pituitary tissue into a macaque, restoring critical hormone production for six weeks. The breakt…
HighKorean researchers boost organic semiconductor conductivity through dual molecular design
Sungkyunkwan University researchers developed two molecular design technologies to enhance electrical conductivity in organic semiconductors, achieving near-th…
HighSeville Student Ranks 11th Globally in International Mental Math Competition
A Year 3 student from San Francisco de Paula school in Seville ranked 11th globally among 40,392 participants in the SuperTMatik mental calculation competition…
HighLaser Phase Plate Breakthrough Enables Cryo-EM Imaging of Tiny Proteins
UC Berkeley researchers developed a laser phase plate that dramatically improves cryo-electron microscopy's ability to image small proteins, potentially unlock…
HighSingapore to cut Primary 1 intake across majority of schools as student cohorts shrink
Singapore's Ministry of Education will gradually reduce Primary 1 intake across most schools starting 2026 due to declining birth cohorts, aiming to avoid scho…
HighSurvey: 30% of college students find violence acceptable to stop campus speakers
A FIRE survey finds 30% of U.S. college students consider violence acceptable to stop campus speakers, down from 34% last year but up 10 points from four years…
HighStudent housing emerges as top alternative investment amid China property slowdown
Student housing has become the preferred alternative real estate investment across Asia-Pacific, driven by growing university enrollment and supply constraints…
HighShort bursts of daily activity could cut Type 2 diabetes risk by over a third
UK research finds that less than four minutes daily of short, intense activity bursts can reduce Type 2 Diabetes risk by over a third, offering practical alter…
HighInaudible vibrations in old buildings trigger stress and irritability, study finds
A MacEwan University study found that inaudible low-frequency sound waves below human hearing threshold cause measurable stress responses, irritability, and mo…
MediumCambridge Drops Full Investigation Into Jason Arday Hiring
Cambridge University has abandoned plans for a full investigation into its hiring of professor Jason Arday, whose appointment became central to debates over di…
HighSmall joys can be lifelines, research finds in suicide prevention study
Research analyzing 16,000 Reddit responses identifies four key themes that help suicidal people survive: concern for others, sensory pleasures, positive foresi…
HighLab-Cooked Mercury Rocks Reveal How Sulfur Shaped a Planet Unlike Earth
Rice University researchers used meteorite Indarch to simulate Mercury's conditions, finding sulfur replaces oxygen in its magma network, lowering crystallizat…
HighCornell gang rape case: Woman told investigators she 'felt 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…
HighSleep scientist Matthew Walker's guide to better rest and why it matters
Neuroscientist Matthew Walker shares evidence-based sleep advice, emphasizing that chronic sleep deprivation contributes to serious health conditions and econo…
HighTania Gilinski será la nueva embajadora de Colombia en Israel
Tania Gilinski Bacal fue designada embajadora de Colombia en Israel, con formación en Stanford y experiencia en sector privado y academia. Su nombramiento coin…
HighStanford study links biannual clock changes to obesity and stroke risk
A Stanford University study published in PNAS reveals that biannual clock changes disrupt circadian rhythms, increasing obesity and stroke risk. Researchers re…
HighStesso peso perso, benefici diversi: come la dieta cambia la salute metabolica
Uno studio della Washington University confronta tre diete diverse su persone con obesità e prediabete, scoprendo che a parità di peso perso i benefici metabol…
HighCambridge launches independent review into support for deceased professor Jason Arday
Cambridge University has launched an independent review into its support for former professor Jason Arday before his death in August following plagiarism alleg…
HighGenetic mutations linked to spontaneous spinal CSF leaks in breakthrough study
Researchers identified FBN2 gene mutations responsible for spontaneous spinal cerebrospinal fluid leaks, affecting about 1 in 5 unexplained cases. The discover…
HighKAIST Unveils ComiXR Platform, Bringing Webtoons Into Physical Space
KAIST researchers unveiled ComiXR, a next-generation extended reality platform enabling immersive 3D comics in physical space. The platform transforms traditio…
HighCambridge seeks Saudi defence ministry deal despite human rights concerns
Cambridge's Judge business school has won university approval to negotiate a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia's defence ministry for leadership an…
HighWater-responsive membrane nanostructures unlock ion transport efficiency breakthrough
University of Chicago researchers discovered that flexible polymer backbones in ion-exchange membranes create better ionic nanostructures, enabling higher ion…
HighCornell activists vandalize Day Hall over gang rape case handling
Activists vandalized Cornell University's administrative building protesting the university's handling of a 2024 gang rape case at a fraternity, demanding syst…
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