Education
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.
St Cuthbert's faces investigation over staff conduct as Ministry reinforces hostel standards
St Cuthbert's College is investigating allegations of inappropriate conduct by a former staff member involving boundary violations with students. The Ministry…
HighDaily walnut consumption linked to lower inflammatory diet patterns
A two-year study from Loma Linda University found that older adults consuming 1-2 ounces of walnuts daily had significantly lower dietary inflammatory index sc…
HighCérebro humano é composto por dois órgãos distintos que evoluíram independentemente
Investigadores de Stanford descobrem que o cérebro humano é constituído por dois sistemas nervosos antigos que evoluíram independentemente, abrindo novos camin…
HighThrissur closes schools July 4 as heavy rain, rising waters threaten student safety
Thrissur district administration declared a holiday for all educational institutions on July 4 due to heavy rainfall and rising water levels, prioritizing stud…
HighJuristin Sally Yates prüft Cornells Umgang mit Vergewaltigungsvorwürfen
Die Juristin Sally Yates soll den Umgang der Cornell University mit Vorwürfen sexualisierter Gewalt untersuchen. Der Fall löste Proteste an der Elite-Universit…
HighUW Researchers Develop Battery-Free Pacemaker Powered by Heartbeats
University of Wisconsin researchers developed an implantable pacemaker powered by heartbeat vibrations using triboelectric nanogenerators, potentially eliminat…
HighFootballer's needle spiking in Magaluf nightclub leaves lasting impact on scholarship dreams
An 18-year-old Scottish footballer was injected with GHB and an anti-depressant by a stranger in a Magaluf nightclub, requiring hospitalization and derailing h…
HighAstrônomos detectam pela primeira vez sinal de rádio direto de exoplaneta
Astrônomos detectaram pela primeira vez emissão de rádio diretamente de um exoplaneta, Beta Pictoris b, a 64 anos-luz da Terra, abrindo novo caminho para estud…
MediumUK breaks June heat record for third consecutive day as 37.3C recorded
The UK recorded its hottest June day on record for the third consecutive day, reaching 37.3C in Suffolk. The extreme heat has caused NHS strain, school closure…
HighSKKU researchers develop dual-function catalysts for complex molecular synthesis
Sungkyunkwan University researchers developed new asymmetric catalytic methods using chiral organic catalysts to synthesize complex molecules with precise cont…
HighACT Health assesses COVID exposure at Caroline Chisholm School
ACT Health is conducting risk assessment and contact tracing after a COVID-positive person attended Caroline Chisholm School's junior campus on October 15. The…
HighCornell Seven: Vorwürfe der Gruppenvergewaltigung spalten Amerika
An der Cornell University wird gegen sieben Studenten wegen mutmaßlicher Gruppenvergewaltigung ermittelt. Die Aussagen der Studentin und der Beschuldigten wide…
MediumNUS scientists develop faster method to engineer bacteria for plastic degradation
National University of Singapore researchers created LySE, a platform using engineered bacteriophages to rapidly evolve bacterial gene clusters for complex tas…
HighSnells Beach School warns parents after stranger approaches pupil in van
A Snells Beach School student was approached by a stranger in a van offering lollies and requesting entry. Police were notified and the school reinforced safet…
HighDark Chocolate Aroma Boosts Leg Workout Performance in Fasted Athletes
A study found that sniffing dark chocolate with 90% cocoa before resistance training increased leg extension repetitions by 18 while suppressing hunger, sugges…
MediumFormer principal jailed 44 months, caned for molesting seven boys
A 48-year-old former principal in Singapore was sentenced to 44 months jail and caning for molesting seven boys aged 13-15 between August-October 2017, targeti…
HighPatrick Stewart ist tot: Der Schauspieler von Picard und Professor X starb mit 86 Jahren
Der britische Schauspieler Sir Patrick Stewart ist im Alter von 86 Jahren nach kurzer Krankheit in Los Angeles gestorben. Er war durch Picard in »Star Trek« un…
HighNew Drug Offers Hope for Primary Aldosteronism, Affecting Millions With High Blood Pressure
A new drug shows promise in treating primary aldosteronism, a common endocrine cause of hypertension affecting up to 1 in 7 patients, offering an alternative t…
HighAstronomers detect atmosphere on nearby Earth-like exoplanet LHS 1140b
Astronomers have identified LHS 1140b, a rocky exoplanet 40 light-years away with an atmosphere, rocky composition, and habitable-zone temperature—three key in…
HighMadrid allocates €32.7M to public universities to offset scholarship and fee exemption costs
Madrid's regional government approved €32.7M in compensation for six public universities to offset revenue losses from scholarship programs and tuition exempti…
HighDuke researchers identify brain cells key to opioid addiction, offering path to safer pain relief
Duke University researchers discovered that blocking opioid effects in acetylcholine-releasing brain cells prevents addiction-related learning while preserving…
HighOver half of distance-learning teacher graduates fail national competency test
Brazil's education ministry reports 53% of distance learning teacher graduates scored below basic competency on the new National Teaching Exam, compared to 26%…
HighSecurity Lapses Enabled FlyDubai Cockpit Access in Hijacking Attempt
Multiple security failures allowed a FlyDubai co-pilot to access the cockpit, revealing significant gaps in aviation security protocols and raising questions a…
HighMakerere University School of Public Health Opens 20+ Jobs and Fellowships Across Africa
Makerere University School of Public Health announces multiple employment, fellowship and research opportunities across Uganda and African countries, with appl…
HighOdisha Class 10 results expected in May as evaluation progresses
Odisha's Board of Secondary Education expects to declare Class 10 matriculation results by mid-May 2026, with over 5.61 lakh students having appeared for the e…
HighNew imaging method reveals membraneless organelles may protect cells from protein clumping
German researchers developed cFReI, a novel imaging technique that measures protein stability within membraneless organelles, suggesting these structures may p…
HighTransplanted hearts may biologically age with recipients, not donors
A Harvard-led preprint study suggests transplanted hearts undergo biological aging or rejuvenation based on recipients' age rather than donors' age, potentiall…
MediumExpertos advierten que cifra de muertes por terremotos en Venezuela podría triplicarse
Expertos advierten que el número oficial de 1.450 fallecidos en los terremotos de Venezuela es significativamente inferior a la realidad, con proyecciones que…
HighNach gescheiterter Hinrichtung: Christa Pike überlebt – was nun?
Die Mörderin Christa Pike überlebte ihren Hinrichtungsversuch am 30. September in Tennessee. Nun ist unklar, ob ein neuer Exekutionsversuch folgt oder das Tode…
HighFour turntables for graduates: Expert picks for dorm rooms and first apartments
Audio editor recommends four turntables as graduation gifts, ranging from budget-friendly Sony models to premium Victrola options, with features suited to diff…
HighFish School Through Split-Second Copying of Single Neighbors, Study Reveals
UC San Diego researchers discovered that glassfish schools coordinate by copying individual neighbors' movements in split-second intervals, not averaging group…
HighEstudiante de 12 años muere por lesión cerebral tras pelea al bajar del autobús en Georgia
A 12-year-old Georgia student died from a brain injury sustained during a fight with another student outside a school bus. The incident occurred in Villa Rica…
HighFour Extra Amino Acids Help Immune Cells Fine-Tune Adhesion During Infection and Transplant Recovery
Researchers including University of Liverpool scientists found a four-amino-acid splicing variant of kindlin-3 boosts neutrophil adhesion, with implications fo…
HighASU student missing near Grand Canyon days before graduation
Sandarsh Krishna, 26, an ASU computer science student, vanished near the Grand Canyon's South Rim on April 27, just days before his May 9 graduation. Extensive…
HighNew Method Reveals How Cancer Hijacks Immune Cells to Spread to Bone
Researchers developed SAMENT technology revealing how cancer cells reprogram bone macrophages to suppress immune responses, suggesting estrogen-blocking therap…
HighColorado football team mocked online for appearing undersized in practice video
Colorado Buffaloes practice video sparks renewed online mockery comparing the team's physical size to Pop Warner or high school programs, raising questions abo…
HighAutor de tiroteio em escola de NY é ferido com espada em abrigo
Jon Romano, condenado por tiroteio em escola de Nova York em 2004, foi gravemente ferido com golpes de espada enquanto trabalhava em abrigo para pessoas em sit…
HighMulti-cancer blood test cuts advanced cancers by 20% in landmark NHS trial
A large NHS trial of 142,000 participants found a multi-cancer blood test reduced stage 4 cancer diagnoses by over 20%, though it missed its primary endpoint o…
HighSan Jose National High School suspends classes after online threats target students
San Jose National High School in Tacloban City suspended classes after threatening messages targeting students were posted online. Police deployed additional s…
HighSingle Low-Dose Atropine Drop Produces Day-Long Myopia Effects
University of Houston research demonstrates that a single low-dose atropine eye drop produces daylong effects on pupil size and focusing ability without struct…
HighCésar Vargas, nuevo consejero delegado de Pascual: transformar la compañía sin perder su legado
El nuevo consejero delegado de Pascual, César Vargas, impulsa un plan para diversificar la empresa hacia café y agua y reducir su dependencia de los lácteos.
MediumEstudio revela que compartimos más fracasos que éxitos para consolar a otros
Investigación con 8.229 participantes demuestra que las personas comparten más frecuentemente sus fracasos que éxitos cuando dialogan con alguien en situación…
HighFunchal tightens safety rules for student graduation celebrations
Funchal municipal authorities held a safety awareness meeting with schools, parents, and students to establish security protocols for graduation parties and ba…
HighFree Online Mindfulness Program Cuts Depression Relapse Risk by 26% Among Expectant and New Mothers
A free eight-session online mindfulness program for expectant and new mothers with depression history reduced relapse risk by 26% in a randomized trial publish…
HighEarly hominid child's remains suggest intentional burial practice 250,000 years ago
International researchers discovered a partial skull and teeth of a Homo naledi child who died 250,000 years ago in South Africa's Rising Star Cave, suggesting…
HighHochul Appoints James as Special Prosecutor in Cornell Sexual Assault Case
New York Governor Hochul has appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to investigate rape allegations at Cornell University, reigniting d…
HighThailand school shooting leaves several dead as student opens fire in Bangkok region
A student opened fire at a school in northern Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, killing several people. An investigation is underway into the incident.
MediumUK Schools Face Heat Crisis as Summer Temperatures Peak Earlier, Forcing Calendar Rethink
Rising temperatures are forcing UK schools to close during extreme heat, prompting calls to shift the academic calendar earlier to avoid peak summer conditions…
HighNovo premiê britânico estreia sob pressão econômica com medidas populistas
Andy Burnham assume como premiê britânico e anuncia corte de tributação de energia como primeira medida. Herda economia fragilizada pelo brexit, com PIB 6-8% a…
High12-Year-Old Dies in Raft Capsize During Pennsylvania School Trip
A 12-year-old student from New York died from accidental drowning when his raft capsized during a school trip on Pennsylvania's Lehigh River, with authorities…
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