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.
NIH awards $5.7M to study why lean people develop insulin resistance
Wayne State University researchers received $5.7M to investigate why some lean individuals develop insulin resistance while obese people remain insulin-sensiti…
HighMIT physicist maps black holes through X-ray echoes, unlocking galaxy formation secrets
MIT Associate Professor Erin Kara uses X-ray reverberation mapping to study supermassive black holes and their role in galaxy formation, advancing understandin…
HighMelbourne teacher charged after stabbing principal over contract non-renewal
An IT teacher at a Melbourne secondary school was charged after allegedly stabbing the principal with two kitchen knives following notification his contract wo…
HighCornell bans student activist after parking lot confrontation with president over Israel debate
Cornell University banned student activist Aiden Vallecillo for one year after he was part of a group that confronted President Michael Kotlikoff in a parking…
HighCombination therapy overcomes immunotherapy resistance in glioblastoma
Researchers identify Wnt7b as a key driver of immunotherapy resistance in glioblastoma and demonstrate that combining a Wnt inhibitor with anti-PD1 therapy sig…
HighMIT researcher develops AI models grounded in chemical principles for drug discovery
MIT Associate Professor Connor Coley develops AI computational models that design new chemical compounds and predict reaction pathways for drug discovery, embe…
HighUFMA abre inscrições para 147 vagas no Colégio Universitário
Federal University of Maranhão's preparatory school opened enrollment for 147 positions across elementary and technical high school levels, with selection exam…
HighMcGill Debunks 'Lizard Brain' Myth, Decades After Neuroscience Moved On
McGill University challenges the widely taught but scientifically false "lizard brain" theory, tracing its origins to Carl Sagan and explaining why modern neur…
HighCampus culture wars intensify: Pride flags removed, DEI programs face federal scrutiny
Multiple U.S. educational institutions face scrutiny over DEI programs, pride flag displays, and curriculum choices, with federal investigations and political…
HighFive wounded in stabbing at Washington high school; student suspect detained
Five people, including four students and a campus security officer, were wounded in a stabbing attack at Henry Foss High School in Tacoma, Washington. A studen…
HighDeep mantle flow linked to copper-rich craton edges, study finds
University of Sydney researchers reveal that ancient copper deposits form predictably near subduction zones, offering a new framework to improve mineral explor…
HighHebrew University reveals gut stem cells mount active defense against Salmonella
Hebrew University research reveals intestinal stem cells actively defend against Salmonella by differentiating into antimicrobial cells, offering insights into…
HighUH astronomy alumnus wins Maryland Science Center's Outstanding Young Scientist award
University of Hawaii astronomy alumnus Gagandeep Anand was named the 2026 Outstanding Young Scientist by the Maryland Science Center for his research on the Hu…
HighSleep Now Counts as 8th Heart Health Metric, Columbia Study Shows
Columbia University research validates sleep as a critical cardiovascular health factor, supporting the American Heart Association's addition of sleep as the 8…
HighMicrosoft AI scientist joins China's Tongji amid 89% plunge in US AI talent migration
Microsoft's former head of generative AI Li Hongzhi has joined Shanghai's Tongji University as a distinguished professor, exemplifying a broader 89% decline in…
HighOhio Police Chief Arrested in Florida on 70-Count Child Sex Indictment
Ohio police chief Chad Essert faces a 70-count indictment for alleged sex crimes against a minor between 2005-2010, with potential 280-year prison sentence if…
HighMIT Dethrones Princeton as No. 1 in U.S. News Rankings
MIT has claimed the top spot in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report college rankings, ending Princeton's long reign as the nation's No. 1 university.
HighPhilippine student livestreams school shooting, killing classmate before turning gun on self
A ninth-grade student opened fire at a private university campus in Zamboanga, Philippines, killing a fellow student and wounding two others before taking his…
HighAustralian university confirms alleged flydubai hijacker studied engineering before dropping out
RMIT University confirmed a flydubai co-pilot accused of attempting to hijack an Israel-bound flight in September studied engineering there but did not complet…
HighStudent opens fire at Russian university, kills at least 8 in Perm
A student opened fire at Perm University in Russia's Urals region, killing at least eight people and wounding 24 others before being detained. The incident mar…
HighAI Creates Synthetic Viruses for First Time, Raising Medical Hope and Security Fears
US researchers used AI to design 16 novel viruses not found in nature, offering potential medical breakthroughs against antibiotic resistance but triggering bi…
HighRMIT-led research advances dry mRNA vaccine patches to ease global distribution
RMIT, MIT, and Harvard researchers have identified conditions to improve stability of dry mRNA vaccine patches, potentially reducing cold-chain storage require…
HighCampus controversies: streamer event canceled, antisemitism concerns rise at universities
Fox News roundup covers multiple campus incidents including a streamer's cancelled lecture, antisemitism concerns, and federal investigations into university p…
MediumTrump administration targets Harvard's tax-exempt status in escalating higher ed battle
The Trump administration is reportedly directing the IRS to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status, escalating tensions over campus antisemitism policies and acade…
HighCampus tensions escalate as conservative groups face retaliation fears
Fox News reports on multiple campus incidents involving political activism, including TPUSA watchlists, investigations into Republican students, and protests a…
MediumFlash flooding breaches student home in New Jersey, destroying lower level
Severe flash flooding in Glassboro, New Jersey on August 27 burst through glass doors of an off-campus student home, destroying four bedrooms and damaging camp…
HighImmigrants' heart disease risk rises with U.S. residency, study finds
Immigrants to the U.S. experience increased heart disease risk the longer they reside in the country due to adoption of American dietary and lifestyle habits,…
MediumUniversity costs surge as graduates face £47,500 debt despite wage premium
English graduates now leave university with £47,500 in debt as tuition fees rise to £9,790 annually. While graduates earn significantly more than non-graduates…
HighPNP files reckless imprudence complaint against gun owner in Zamboanga school shooting
Philippine police filed charges against the gun owner whose firearm was used by a minor in an August 18 school shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University that…
HighTeacher's Shoeless Sacrifice Saves Student's Graduation Moment
A Hahnville High School student was nearly barred from graduation over shoe policy, but teacher John Butler donated his own shoes so the student could walk acr…
HighJohns Hopkins researchers identify compound that halts Parkinson's brain cell death in mice
Johns Hopkins researchers identified PAANIB-1, a chemical compound that blocks brain cell death in Parkinson's disease by inhibiting the PAAN protein, showing…
HighIndia's Gen Z rises up: Tens of thousands demand education overhaul
Tens of thousands of Gen Z protesters in Delhi demand education minister's resignation over exam scandals and system failures, marking the largest anti-governm…
HighSecondhand smoke exposure linked to 1.5x higher blood cadmium levels in adults
Study finds adults exposed to secondhand smoke have 1.5x higher blood cadmium levels than non-exposed individuals, with active smokers showing 3x higher levels…
HighCornell community demands accountability over gang rape allegations and institutional response
Over 100 Cornell students, parents, and faculty demanded accountability at a hearing over a gang rape case involving seven Chi Phi fraternity members accused o…
HighNew 3D Model Reveals How Physical Environment Triggers Cancer Cell Spread
University of Western Australia researchers developed a 3D microgel model revealing how physical environmental factors enable cancer cells to escape tumors and…
HighSingapore study identifies gut protein as early marker for fatty liver disease
NTU researchers discovered a gut protein (angiopoietin-like 4) that predicts fatty liver disease risk by allowing bacteria to reach the liver. The finding offe…
HighCornell students demand accountability over alleged campus rape
Cornell University students held a public hearing to voice frustration over handling of an alleged 2024 rape case, raising broader concerns about campus safety…
HighWilliams's 'The Vivisectors' Dissects Cancel Culture With Dark Humor and Philosophical Drift
The Irish Times reviews Missouri Williams's debut novel The Vivisectors, a dark literary work that critiques cancel culture's pettiness while exploring themes…
HighNIH Awards $2.5M Grant for TBI Caregiver Wellness Intervention Trial
University of Cincinnati researcher receives $2.5M NIH grant to test CG-Well 2, a web and phone-based wellness intervention designed to reduce psychological di…
HighScientists Create Light-Activated Crystal That Mimics Brain Cell Functions
Researchers developed an optoelectronic synaptic device using van der Waals crystals that mimics neuronal functions for brain-inspired computing, achieving 96.…
High71% of U.S. teachers work second jobs as inflation squeezes wages
A new survey reveals 71% of U.S. public school teachers work second jobs to make ends meet, with 21% reporting financial hardship as inflation pressures househ…
HighRappler forensics researcher Gaby Baizas awarded UK Chevening Scholarship
Gaby Baizas, a Rappler digital forensics researcher specializing in disinformation, has been awarded the UK's Chevening Scholarship to pursue a master's degree…
HighStanford researchers grow human brain tissue in mice to advance neurological treatments
Stanford neuroscientists successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice to advance treatments for brain disorders. The research could accelerate development…
HighParis Suburb School Blockade Exposes Roots of French Student Unrest
Students at Paul Éluard High School near Paris blockaded their campus to protest inadequate classroom conditions, joining a broader wave of unrest across Franc…
HighStudent opens fire at Thailand school north of Bangkok; death toll unclear
A student opened fire at a school north of Bangkok on Friday, killing an unconfirmed number of people. Authorities are still investigating the incident at Debs…
MediumStudy identifies stress signal controlling harmful neutrophil surge after heart attacks
University of Oklahoma research identifies that neutrophils mobilized after heart attacks originate from blood vessel walls, not bone marrow, and proposes bloc…
HighCornell President Pledges Transparency as Gang Rape Case Sparks Institutional Crisis
Cornell University president Michael Kotlikoff vowed greater transparency and an independent review after a 2024 alleged gang rape at a fraternity house sparke…
HighNUS researchers use magnetic pulses to reprogram immune cells against breast cancer
NUS researchers used pulsed electromagnetic fields to reprogram tumor-associated macrophages into cancer-fighting cells, achieving tumor eradication in 75% of…
HighFrom Skeptic to Innovator: How a Physio Researcher Built a Brain-Zapping Rehab Hat
Dr. Myles Murphy, an Associate Professor at University of Notre Dame, combines sports physiotherapy with research to prevent injuries and improve rehabilitatio…
HighAustralia's Strong PISA 2025 Performance Masks Persistent Learning Gaps
Australia performed above OECD average in PISA 2025 across science, reading, and mathematics, ranking 11th, 11th, and 17th internationally. However, reading an…
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