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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.
French school protests escalate as hundreds of thousands take to streets
Hundreds of thousands protested across France demanding better school resources and less police repression, with riot police using tear gas and water cannons i…
HighCornell rape case reopened as prosecutors charge seven fraternity members
US prosecutors reopened a 2024 gang rape investigation at Cornell University after the alleged victim filed a civil lawsuit, with seven fraternity members now…
HighJohns Hopkins team identifies how gut bacteria trigger colorectal cancer
Johns Hopkins researchers identified how Bacteroides fragilis toxin binds to claudin-4 receptor to damage colon cells and trigger cancer, opening new therapeut…
HighStanford Unveils Plans for Largest Medical Facility in University History
Stanford University has unveiled plans for its largest medical facility to date, representing a significant expansion of its healthcare infrastructure and rese…
MediumAFEPA 2027 Master's Opens Applications in October 2026; Scholarship Funding Remains Unconfirmed
Global South Opportunities promotes the AFEPA two-year European master's in agricultural, food and environmental policy analysis, with applications open 15 Oct…
MediumScienziati chiedono stop alla 'vita speculare': rischi per l'immunità umana
Ricercatori della National University of Singapore lanciano un appello per regolamentare preventivamente la ricerca sulla 'vita speculare', organismi sintetici…
HighUK-backed literacy programme reaches 200,000 Pakistani children, boosts reading proficiency
A UK-backed education partnership in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has improved literacy outcomes for over 200,000 children, with Urdu reading proficiency risi…
HighAshwagandha boom masks deeper mental health crisis, experts warn
Ashwagandha use is booming in South Africa as mental health pressures mount post-pandemic, but experts warn the supplement remains poorly regulated and may int…
HighChance Hoosier Connection Transforms Homeless Ex-Football Star's Life
A chance encounter between two Indiana University alumni in Austin led to a $17,000 fundraiser and housing assistance for a struggling former football player b…
HighFathers' psychiatric risk spikes a year after childbirth, Swedish study shows
Swedish study of over 1 million fathers finds psychiatric diagnoses, particularly depression and stress-related disorders, increase 30% one year after childbir…
HighScientists Unlock New Way to Control Metal Properties at Atomic Scale
University of Minnesota researchers discovered a method to control metallic properties by manipulating atomic-level interactions at material boundaries, potent…
HighParliament approves Sh1.5bn to clear exam invigilators' arrears
Kenya's Parliament approved Sh1.5 billion to pay teachers owed examination invigilation and marking fees, averting potential strikes that threatened this year'…
HighAberdeen's Energy Transition Stumbles as Oil Jobs Vanish Faster Than Green Roles Appear
Aberdeen faces economic upheaval as North Sea oil and gas jobs collapse 70,000 in a decade while renewable energy creates only 39,000 positions, leaving skille…
HighCultural Evolution Now Drives Human Development More Than Genetics, Study Argues
University of Maine researchers propose that cultural systems—technologies, institutions, and shared knowledge—now drive human evolution more than genetics, ma…
MediumCircadian Gene Variants Linked to Childhood Obesity Risk
University of Guelph researchers found that variations in circadian rhythm genes may influence obesity risk in young children by affecting eating behavior and…
Medium21 Practical Tips for Meeting Daily Protein Goals on a Budget
BuzzFeed compiles 21 user-submitted tips for easily increasing daily protein intake through affordable foods like beans, eggs, Greek yogurt, and chicken, with…
MediumThailand school shooting death toll reaches nine as student opens fire at school and home
A 14-year-old student opened fire at a Bangkok-area school and his home, killing nine people including three teachers and two school officials. The suspect kil…
HighMegaestudio en 20 países revela quiénes sufrieron más en la pandemia de Covid
Comisión PRIME coordinada por Helen Legido Quigley estudió en 20 países qué poblaciones sufrieron más durante COVID-19, enfocándose en vulnerabilidades sistémi…
HighFinding E. coli source in Calgary daycare outbreak proves 'needle in haystack'
Alberta health officials investigate a major E. coli outbreak affecting 264 people across 11 Calgary daycares, with experts saying pinpointing the source will…
HighStanford study reveals unique genetic mutation behind orange cats' coloring
Scientists at Stanford University have identified a sex-linked genetic mutation unique to orange cats, involving the Arhgap36 protein on the X chromosome, expl…
HighFrench student protests escalate with hundreds detained, dozens injured
Hundreds of French high school students have been arrested and dozens injured as protests over school conditions escalate into violence across the country.
HighMediterranean Diet Linked to Higher Mitochondrial Microproteins Tied to Heart and Brain Protection
A USC-led observational study links strong Mediterranean diet adherence to higher blood levels of mitochondrial microproteins humanin and SHMOOSE, tied to card…
MediumRamanOmics reveals molecular fingerprint of 'zombie cells' in aging
Harvard researchers use RamanOmics, an AI-powered technique, to identify and characterize senescent 'zombie cells' and measure biological age through molecular…
HighHarvard researchers map path to lifetime brain-wide neural recording technology
Harvard researchers published a technological roadmap for implantable microelectronics enabling brain-wide neural recordings across an organism's lifetime, add…
HighTaylor Swift e Travis Kelce anunciam noivado em postagem no Instagram
Taylor Swift e Travis Kelce anunciaram o noivado pelo Instagram com fotos românticas, encerrando meses de especulação sobre o relacionamento entre a cantora po…
HighDAAD Scholarships 2026: Fully Funded Opportunities for Graduate Study in Germany
DAAD offers fully-funded scholarships for Master's, PhD, and postdoctoral research in Germany with monthly stipends (€992-€1,400) and comprehensive benefits in…
HighLegal group sues Virginia school district over gender transition notification policy
America First Legal sued Fairfax County Public Schools alleging it violates parental rights by withholding information about students' gender transitions. The…
HighGolf Club's Caddy Program Lands Daniella Penaloza Full Ride to USC
Daniella Penaloza, a caddy at Old Barnwell Golf Club in South Carolina, earned a full ride scholarship to the University of South Carolina through the club's p…
HighSenior nutrition workforce expands training as U.S. aging population surges 34% in decade
Iowa State researchers highlight critical workforce gaps in senior nutrition services as the 65+ population surges 34% in a decade, promoting online training t…
HighStudent Kills Classmate, Then Self in Livestreamed School Shooting in Philippines
A student at a junior high school in Zamboanga City, Philippines, shot and killed a classmate before turning the gun on himself. The incident was livestreamed,…
HighWhy the UN's map correction matters: Decolonising perception, starting with Africa's true size
An opinion piece argues that the UN's adoption of the Equal Earth map over the Mercator projection represents a crucial step in decolonizing African perception…
MediumBacteria Deploy Novel DNA-Building Defense Against Viruses
Stanford researchers discovered DRT3, a bacterial defense system using two reverse transcriptases and RNA to create protective double-stranded DNA with alterna…
HighSydney community rallies with 1,000+ swimmers to support teacher mauled by great white
Over 1,000 swimmers gathered at Coogee Beach to support Leah Stewart, a 35-year-old teacher who remains in critical condition after a great white shark attack…
HighScientists identify molecular switch linking amino acids to cancer-relevant cell growth
KAIST and Yonsei University researchers discovered how amino acids activate mTORC1, the cell's growth switch, through LARS1 protein release. The mechanism coul…
HighHospitals Must Prioritize Nurse Staffing for Extreme Heat Preparedness
Penn Nursing researchers call for hospitals to prioritize nurse staffing and supportive work environments as core components of extreme heat emergency prepared…
HighAltoona's local history: 50 years of laurels, sports, and remembrance
Altoona Mirror's retrospective column highlights local and national historical events from July 9, including Pennsylvania's 1976 Laurel Month declaration and t…
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, with investigation records showing conflicting accounts from accused stu…
HighKenya, U.S. Deepen Defense Ties With Military Training Partnership
Kenya's National Defence University and a U.S. technical college signed a training partnership to advance defence education, capacity building, and professiona…
HighStanford identifica dois picos de envelhecimento acelerado aos 44 e 60 anos
Pesquisadores de Stanford descobriram que o envelhecimento não é gradual, mas apresenta dois picos de aceleração por volta dos 44 e 60 anos, com mudanças drást…
HighSeparating fitness fact from fiction: experts debunk 18 common exercise myths
The Guardian examines 18 popular fitness 'rules' with expert analysis, revealing which are scientifically backed and which are misconceptions. Topics range fro…
HighGold grains in Scottish streams point to hidden deposits nearby
Analysis of coarse gold grains found in southeast Scotland reveals nearby, previously unknown sources within a few miles, potentially leading to discovery of n…
HighTiroteo en Universidad de Brown deja 2 muertos y 9 heridos; atacante sigue prófugo
A gunman opened fire at Brown University's engineering building during final exams, killing at least 2 people and wounding 9 others. The suspect remains at lar…
HighScottish fossils redated to 341 million years, placing early land animals in evolutionary mystery zone
New dating of Scottish fossils pushes back the origin of land-walking animals by 14 million years, placing early tetrapods within Romer's Gap, a poorly underst…
HighAstrônomos identificam ED138, novo candidato a planeta anão além de Plutão
Astrônomos identificaram o provisório ED138, candidato a planeta anão além de Plutão, detectado pelo Observatório Vera C. Rubin. Tamanho precisa ainda será con…
HighTeen killed as speeding car launches scooty rider 10 feet in Bilaspur crash
A 16-year-old student was killed in Bilaspur after a speeding car rammed his scooty, launching him 10 feet into the air. A separate truck collision killed anot…
HighAtividades criativas previnem envelhecimento cerebral e doenças cardiovasculares
Estudos mostram que atividades criativas como pintura, música e escrita retardam o envelhecimento biológico do cérebro e reduzem risco de doenças cardiovascula…
HighCO₂ and water trigger distinct eruption paths at Mount Etna, study reveals
Cornell researchers discovered that carbon dioxide and water trigger separate explosive mechanisms in Mount Etna eruptions, using advanced Raman spectroscopy t…
HighEurope's autumn of discontent: Housing, inflation fuel wave of protests
Rising fuel costs, housing crises, and education funding shortages have sparked widespread protests across Europe, with violence erupting in France, Italy, and…
HighEurope's autumn of discontent: housing, inflation fuel continent-wide protests
Rising fuel costs, housing crises, and declining public services have sparked widespread protests across Europe, from France to Albania, with violence erupting…
HighAI Tool Boosts Narrative Skills in Kindergarten Nature Learning
Botune, an AI-supported system combining plant observation, drawing, and narration, shows modest improvements in kindergarten children's engagement and narrati…
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