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.
Harvard Scientists Solve 56-Million-Year Snowball Earth Mystery
Harvard researchers propose that Earth's Sturtian glaciation consisted of repeated freeze-thaw cycles rather than one continuous ice age, explaining how the pl…
HighQuatro livros exploram a moral, os mercados e o dinheiro no capitalismo moderno
Quatro obras recentes de economistas renomados examinam a relação entre moral, mercados e regulação, propondo perspectivas distintas sobre como reformular o ca…
HighEurope's autumn of discontent: Housing, inflation fuel continent-wide protests
Rising fuel costs, housing crises, and declining public services have triggered widespread protests across Europe, from France to Albania, with violence erupti…
HighStudy links high pollen counts to increased COVID-19 infection rates
Research across 31 countries found that higher pollen counts correlate with increased COVID-19 infection rates, with pollen weakening airway defenses against v…
MediumEstudo alemão revela que ratos demonstram empatia em níveis graduais
Pesquisadores da Ruhr University Bochum propõem modelo multidimensional para medir empatia animal, demonstrando que ratos exibem comportamentos empáticos em ní…
HighExtremadura tightens exam proctoring against AI cheating without frequency detectors
Extremadura's university entrance exam (PAU) will intensify classroom surveillance to prevent AI-assisted cheating but won't deploy frequency detectors, unlike…
HighTeacher dies after being ejected from Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia
A 42-year-old teacher died after being ejected from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, prompting renewed scrutiny of amusement park ride saf…
HighChubut restricts cellphone use in schools to pedagogical purposes only
Chubut's legislature approved a law restricting cellphone use in schools across all educational levels, permitting devices only for teacher-planned pedagogical…
HighStudent walkouts ignite broader French protests over austerity
Thousands detained as student walkouts across France escalate into broader protests against austerity, forcing school closures through the week.
HighWVU recruit announces commitment by burning couch to 'Country Roads'
Offensive lineman Ethan Lawson announced his West Virginia commitment by posting a video of himself burning a couch while 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' plays,…
HighHonours system quietly becomes more inclusive, with record working-class recipients
The UK honours system is becoming more socially representative, with 31% of higher award recipients now from working-class backgrounds—up from 4% last year—fol…
HighCornell Law Prof Warns Against 'Lynch Mob Mentality' in Alleged Gang Rape Case
A Cornell Law professor argues the public response to an alleged fraternity gang rape case exhibits "lynch mob mentality," criticizing politicians including AO…
HighUMass Snaps 16-Game Losing Streak with Stunning Upset Over Rutgers
UMass defeated Rutgers 37-21 as massive underdogs, snapping the longest losing streak in college football history at 16 games.
HighLa ciencia del sonrojo: la expresión más humana que no podemos fingir
El sonrojo es una respuesta fisiológica exclusivamente humana vinculada a la vergüenza, imposible de fingir voluntariamente, que representa una de las expresio…
HighIrish study links elevated blood clotting to long Covid fatigue and reduced fitness
Irish researchers found elevated blood clotting markers in long Covid patients, which correlates with fatigue and reduced fitness, suggesting clotting may be c…
HighPerak principal under sexual harassment probe files police report over viral confrontation video
A Perak school principal accused of sexually harassing a Form Three student has lodged a police report after a viral video showed him confronted by the girl's…
MediumKenya's education overhaul leaves 2,000 rural schools facing closure
Over 2,000 primary schools in rural Kenya face closure as enrollment plummets following a 2017 curriculum reform that required under-resourced schools to accom…
HighBOC orders firearms inventory after Ateneo shooting linked to bureau-issued gun
Bureau of Customs Commissioner orders comprehensive firearms inventory and investigation after a shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University. One weapon used wa…
HighStudy of 100 primates suggests mild aggression and lethal violence evolved separately
Research comparing 100 primate species suggests mild aggression and lethal violence evolved through different pathways, challenging the notion that violence is…
HighBody found in search for Bristol student missing on Romanian hiking trip
A body believed to be George Smyth, an 18-year-old University of Bristol student missing since November in Romanian mountains, has been found. The student had…
HighResearchers Suppress Superconductivity in Magic-Angle Graphene, Solving Decade-Old Mystery
Researchers at University of Manchester resolved a decade-long debate by demonstrating that electron-electron interactions, not atomic vibrations, drive superc…
HighEngland bans deep-fried school meals in biggest nutrition overhaul in over a decade
England's government introduces major school food reforms effective 2027, banning deep-fried foods, reducing processed meats and sweet desserts, and requiring…
HighChimps Deliberately Teach Offspring Tool Use Through Demonstration and Practice
A new study documents how adult chimpanzees deliberately teach their young to use tools by demonstrating techniques and handing over implements for imitation,…
HighOrbis and HKUMed Launch Major Initiative to Combat Hong Kong's Myopia Crisis
Orbis and HKUMed partner to address Hong Kong's myopia crisis with 1,000 free pediatric eye exams, 1,000 adult screenings, and a three-year clinical trial test…
HighCentenarians' Blood Chemistry Reveals Secrets to Healthy Aging
Boston University researchers identified a unique metabolic fingerprint in centenarians' blood, featuring elevated bile acids and preserved steroids, that corr…
HighIndia's medical exam leak scandal claims lives, sparks mass resit and protests
India conducted a retest of its competitive medical entrance exam (NEET) for 2 million students after allegations of question paper leaks, resulting in student…
HighUK universities threaten cuts to student hardship funds amid funding crisis
UK university leaders warn they may cut hardship support and outreach for disadvantaged students if funding struggles persist, with two-thirds prepared for com…
HighThailand school shooting death toll reaches 8 as wounded girl succumbs to injuries
A 14-year-old student opened fire at a Bangkok-area school and his home, killing at least 8 people including a 12-year-old girl who died from wounds Saturday.…
HighHarvard gastroenterologist recommends green tea, coffee, beetroot juice for fatty liver
A Harvard-trained gastroenterologist recommends green tea, coffee, and beetroot juice as natural beverages to help manage fatty liver disease, citing research…
MediumRabid bat discovered near University of Washington campus
A rabid bat was found near the University of Washington, prompting health authorities to assess potential exposure risks and advise the community on safety pre…
MediumHarvard study: Up to five cups of coffee daily may benefit heart health
Harvard research indicates up to five cups of daily coffee may provide cardiovascular benefits, challenging previous health concerns about caffeine consumption.
HighNew Cretaceous Mammal Species Found in Mexico Offers Clues to Dinosaur-Era Survival
Paleontologists identified a new multituberculate mammal species, Cimolodon desosai, from a 75-million-year-old fossil in Mexico. The hamster-sized omnivore re…
HighVenezuela's government and opposition hold historic talks on judicial reform and frozen assets
Venezuela's government and opposition held historic talks resulting in agreements to unlock frozen assets and overhaul the judiciary, marking the first dialogu…
HighPoor sleep habits linked to brain aging markers in major study
University of Arizona study of 23,000 adults finds sleeping outside 7-9 hours, frequent daytime napping, and sleeplessness associated with white matter lesions…
HighHigh-earning careers without college degrees emerge in Brazil's 2026 job market
Brazilian article highlights professions capable of earning over R$10,000 monthly without university education in 2026, addressing alternative career pathways.
MediumBack@Home trial tests hybrid care model to reduce hospital admissions for elderly back pain patients
The Back@Home trial will test a hybrid virtual and in-person care model to enable early discharge of older adults hospitalized with back pain, aiming to reduce…
HighHidden burden: How 17-year-old carers sacrifice education and youth for family
An estimated 1 million young people under 18 in the UK are unpaid carers for family members, facing significant educational and social disadvantages. One 17-ye…
HighCientíficos descubren que el parto difícil no es exclusivo de los humanos
Un estudio de 29 especies de primates en Reino Unido desafía la creencia de décadas de que solo los humanos enfrentan dificultades obstétricas. Los hallazgos,…
HighUnabomber domina Netflix Argentina: la historia del prodigio de Harvard y sus experimentos psicológicos
Netflix lanzó una película sobre Ted Kaczynski, el Unabomber, que se convirtió rápidamente en lo más visto en Argentina. El filme explora su paso por Harvard,…
HighEl atajo hacia la riqueza: cómo jóvenes emprendedores compran empresas sin capital propio
Una nueva generación de emprendedores está utilizando fondos de búsqueda y financiación alternativa para comprar pequeñas empresas, creando millonarios sin cap…
HighPasay City mobilizes security after false school gun threat
Pasay City heightened security at East High School after a reported gun threat that police determined was unfounded. Classes continued uninterrupted as authori…
HighCientistas da UBC geram células T humanas em laboratório a partir de células-tronco, abrindo caminho para terapias contra o câncer
Pesquisadores da University of British Columbia produziram células T CD4 e CD8 em laboratório a partir de células-tronco, avanço que pode baratear terapias con…
HighCofnas given three-month teaching ban but retains research role at Ghent
Nathan Cofnas, accused of plagiarism by deceased Cambridge sociologist Jason Arday, has been barred from teaching for three months at Ghent University but allo…
HighCornell's Internal Rape Inquiry Reveals Key Findings in Jane Doe Case
The New York Times obtained over 1,000 pages from Cornell University's internal inquiry into rape accusations by a student identified as 'Jane Doe,' revealing…
HighSyracuse University Faces Enrollment Crisis Threatening Financial Stability
Syracuse University faces financial pressures as it struggles to attract sufficient student enrollment to sustain its operations and revenue.
MediumGlobal experts call for WHO recognition of ocular toxoplasmosis as neglected tropical disease
Leading ophthalmologists call for WHO to classify ocular toxoplasmosis as a neglected tropical disease, citing its impact on one-third of the global population…
HighAmerican Auburn student found dead in Japan after week-long search
James Higginbotham, 20, an Auburn University student, was found dead in mountainous terrain near Kyoto after disappearing during a family vacation. A multi-day…
HighPsicologia explica por que sua estante torta parece mais bonita: o efeito IKEA
Pesquisadores de Harvard identificaram o 'efeito IKEA': a tendência psicológica de valorizar mais produtos que construímos do que itens idênticos prontos. O fe…
HighColts GM Ballard Blasts NFL Players Seeking College Eligibility
Indianapolis Colts GM Chris Ballard harshly criticized NFL players attempting to return to college football eligibility, calling it the "stupidest" thing he's…
HighIdosos mais ativos têm hipocampo e substância branca mais preservados, aponta revisão da Unesp
Revisão sistemática de 19 estudos com quase 2.700 idosos associa maior atividade física a maior volume cerebral, sobretudo no hipocampo. Os autores ressalvam q…
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