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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.
Genetic 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…
HighRaindrops on Distant Worlds May Hold the Key to Finding Habitable Planets
A Harvard-led study argues raindrop behavior, including size, shape, fall speed and evaporation, can help identify habitable exoplanets by showing whether rain…
MediumCornell 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…
HighTeacher's fossil hunt yields first-ever adult T. Rex trackway in North Dakota
A North Dakota high school science teacher discovered four giant dinosaur footprints confirmed as the first-ever trackway made by an adult T. Rex, a significan…
HighHarvard Study Uses Apple Watch Data to Quantify Menopause Impact on Sleep
Harvard researchers analyzed 94,000 nights of Apple Watch sleep data from 338 women, quantifying for the first time at scale how perimenopause significantly di…
HighEthics Education Embedded in Curriculum Shown to Combat Accounting Fraud
SUNY Polytechnic researchers propose embedding ethics education throughout accounting curricula rather than isolating it to standalone courses to better prepar…
HighCollege Student Modifies Late-Night Schedule After Roommate Complaint
A college student adjusted her nighttime schedule after her roommate complained about late-night outings, demonstrating roommate conflict resolution through co…
LowTexas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby Enters Gambling Rehab, Leaves School
Texas Tech transfer QB Brendan Sorsby has left school to enter gambling rehabilitation, highlighting an emerging addiction crisis among college athletes that c…
HighEstudo sugere que vida na Terra pode ter origem extraterrestre
Pesquisa da Imperial College London sugere que a probabilidade de vida surgir espontaneamente é tão baixa que não descarta panspermia dirigida ou intervenção e…
MediumFrance's High School Protests: What's Driving Mass Student Blockades
French high school students have blockaded hundreds of schools to protest the state of the education system, resulting in thousands of arrests and dozens of in…
HighEl Salvador expands university access in historic shift toward inclusive higher education
El Salvador launches universal higher education access policy, with 70% of high school graduates enrolling for 2027, marking a historic shift from previous 1-5…
MediumGirls' recruiting: Comparing top 2026 recruits to previous classes
How good are next year's freshmen? We pit them against the best of 2024 (Sarah Strong) and 2025 (Jazzy Davidson).
MediumKen Griffin Makes Record $3B Gift to Carnegie Mellon for Miami Campus
Billionaire Ken Griffin has pledged $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, the largest donation to higher education in U.S. history, to establish a new camp…
HighApprenticeships: Your guide to pay, training and career pathways
BBC explains how UK apprenticeships work, covering pay rates (£8-£12.71/hour), qualification levels, and application procedures across different sectors and re…
HighIfes abre seleção para professor substituto de química em Linhares
Instituto Federal do Espírito Santo abre processo seletivo simplificado para contratar professor substituto de química em Linhares, com remuneração de até R$ 5…
HighTeacher Discovers Rare T. Rex Trackway in North Dakota, Possibly First Adult Specimen
A Colorado science teacher discovered what may be the first-ever trackway made by an adult Tyrannosaurus rex, consisting of four giant footprints dating back 6…
HighHoward University Removes 502 Students Over Unpaid Tuition Days Before Fall Term
Howard University has disenrolled 502 students just weeks before fall classes begin due to unpaid tuition balances, leaving families scrambling to find alterna…
HighOregon shooter targeted former special-ed classroom after breaching school
A 16-year-old gunman killed three students and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, after throwing his shotgun over the fence and forcin…
HighUBK Student Leader Suspended After Admitting to Accepting Rp20M Bribe
The Chair of Bung Karno University's Student Executive Board admitted to receiving Rp20 million in bribes from alumni to relocate a June 15 demonstration away…
HighMadrid's 2025 University Entrance Exam Features Generation of 27 Amid Aleixandre House Purchase
Madrid's 2025 PAU Spanish Language and Literature exam included the Generation of 27 as a major topic, coinciding with the regional government's purchase of po…
HighBlue-collar trades attract graduates as plumbing, construction offer competitive pay
Singapore's plumbing and construction sectors report growing interest from degree and diploma holders, citing job security and competitive salaries comparable…
HighSin reina, las avispas se reorganizan: caos y cooperación conviven en la colonia
Investigadores británicos descubrieron que colonias de avispas de papel rojas en Panamá pueden sobrevivir sin reina mediante redistribución de roles: mientras…
HighFrance closes 400-500 schools as student protests turn violent
Up to 500 French schools closed Monday as student protests over poor conditions escalated into violent demonstrations, with 24 schools damaged and over 5,000 a…
HighUFC edital pode sair em breve após avanço de fase; Cetrede será banca
Federal University of Ceará (UFC) public exam announcement expected imminently after selecting Cetrede foundation as organizing banca. Multiple other Ceará sta…
HighAI Accelerates Ultrafast Laser Simulations 250x, Enabling Real-Time Optimization
Researchers developed a deep-learning surrogate model that speeds up nonlinear optical simulations by over 250x while maintaining accuracy, enabling real-time…
HighGermany's Gen Z Movement Plans October 31 Protests, Pledges Non-Violence Amid France Unrest
Youth initiative Gen Z regelt has called for protests in 21 German cities on October 31, distancing itself from violence seen in France while police and unions…
MediumCientíficos trasplantan corteza cerebral humana a ratones en experimento que desafía la biología
Científicos de Stanford han implantado organoides cerebrales humanos en ratones modificados genéticamente, logrando que las células humanas se integren y estab…
HighVaccine skepticism has 200-year roots, MIT scholar shows in new book
MIT Professor Thomas Levenson's new book traces anti-vaccination arguments back 200+ years to the early 19th century, identifying recurring themes from religio…
HighMayo Clinic Links SPTBN1 Gene Variants to Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Mayo Clinic researchers discovered that genetic variants in the SPTBN1 gene cause a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting brain development and connectivity. T…
HighRetailers' Dynamic Pricing Makes Online Deals a Moving Target
Major retailers use dynamic pricing algorithms that adjust prices based on consumer behavior, demand, and demographics, creating significant price fluctuations…
HighStudent deaths at Ole Miss prompt scrutiny of kratom's safety risks
Deaths of University of Mississippi students have drawn attention to kratom, a botanical substance with potential health risks that remains largely unregulated…
MediumCambridge professor facing plagiarism allegations found dead
A Black professor at Cambridge University who was facing plagiarism allegations has been found dead. Details surrounding the circumstances remain unclear.
MediumScientists identify RAB5c protein as critical immune switch against deadly fungal infections
Researchers discovered that RAB5c protein acts as a critical control switch enabling immune cells to kill Aspergillus fumigatus fungus. The finding could lead…
HighNobel economist: AI under human control won't cause mass unemployment
Nobel Prize economist Christopher Pissarides argues AI remains under human control and won't trigger mass joblessness, though it will transform labor markets a…
HighTranscript reveals campus police interview in Cornell rape case under scrutiny
A transcript of Cornell University Police's interview with an alleged rape victim shows she described being physically hit and stated with "100% confidence" sh…
HighRio announces $550M AI data center investment at Olympic Park
Rio de Janeiro announced a $550 million investment by US firm Elea for AI data centers at the Olympic Park, positioning the city as a strategic hub in the glob…
HighEspecialistas descartam 1º turno e apontam estagnação de Lula contra crescimento de Flávio
Cinco especialistas avaliam perspectivas para a eleição presidencial brasileira, discutindo chances de segundo turno, estagnação de Lula, crescimento de Flávio…
HighDJI Mini 5 Pro Bundle Includes $100+ in Free Accessories at Amazon
Amazon is offering the DJI Mini 5 Pro drone for $899 with an exclusive bundle including a hardshell case, 128GB microSD card, landing pad, and extended warrant…
HighScottish scientists develop healthier vegan cheese using rapeseed and sunflower oils
Heriot-Watt University researchers have created vegan cheese using rapeseed and sunflower oils instead of palm/coconut oil, reducing saturated fat from 25% to…
HighFructose and glucose silence hunger neurons differently despite equal calories
New research reveals fructose suppresses hunger-driving neurons less effectively than glucose despite identical calorie content, operating through distinct bio…
HighASU hockey coach placed on leave after player's workout collapse
ASU hockey coach Greg Powers placed on paid leave after player Matthew Mayich collapsed during workout on Aug. 20 and remains hospitalized on life support. Sev…
HighRegent University Celebrates 2,316 Graduates in 46th Commencement Ceremony
Regent University held its 46th Commencement ceremony, conferring degrees to 2,316 graduates from all 50 states and 20 countries. The event featured keynote sp…
HighUova bianche o marroni: la scienza sfata il mito della superiorità nutrizionale
La scienza chiarisce che il colore del guscio d'uovo dipende dalla genetica della gallina e non influenza il valore nutrizionale. Più importante valutare prove…
HighLeading Maternal Nutrition Researcher Shares Insights on Translational Writing and Research Ethics
The Annals of Translational Medicine highlights Dr. Yaniv S. Ovadia's contributions to maternal nutrition research, focusing on preeclampsia prevention through…
HighIndian law students reject Chief Justice over police brutality dismissal
Law students from India's premier universities are demanding Chief Justice Surya Kant not attend their convocations, citing his dismissive response to police b…
HighUS economists Hall and Woodford win Nobel Prize for stabilization policy models
Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford received the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for developing microeconomic-based models that help governments and cent…
HighPor que meninos e homens precisam conversar sobre menstruação
Estudo mostra que 36,8% dos meninos não pensam muito em menstruação, enquanto escolas separam gêneros em aulas de saúde. Especialistas alertam que diálogo é es…
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